Happy with my work in 'Bewakoofiyaan': Sonam Kapoor
Mumbai, March 19: Yash Raj Films' "Bewakoofiyaan" may not have been received well but its lead actress Sonam is happy with her work in the romantic comedy.
"I am happy with the response to the film. If you get critical acclaim, it does not translate into box office success," Sonam told reporters here Tuesday at the launch of a ghazal album.
"There is not much you can do if it does average (business)...but I am happy with my work," she added.
Released March 14, the film has reportedly managed to earn a little above Rs.9 crore.
Directed by debutante Nupur Asthana, "Bewakoofiyaan" also features Ayushmann Khurrana and Rishi Kapoor.
Siddharth Malhotra crashes outside Karan Johar’s house
Mumbai: Director Karan Johar threw a small bash for his mother, Hiroo late Tuesday evening. People from Dharma productions and a few close friends were invited for the party.
However, Siddharth Malhotra, who was also a part of the celebration, faced an awkward moment while leaving the building premise.
The actor, who recently gifted himself a fancy bike, was unable to get a grip of the bike after he stepped out from the party at around 2 am. He almost fell of his bike while leaving the building premises and it was the security guard who came to his aid.
The guard helped the actor hold his bike up, but in an attempt to save the bike, the actor knocked down a flowerpot in the lobby.
It took some time before for the actor to got a grip of the bike after which, he immediately strapped on his helmet and zoomed out.
I-T department to monitor black money during polls
Mumbai, March 19 The Mumbai income-tax department is gearing up to keep a strict watch on black money transactions during elections, an official said here Wednesday.
Donning the mantle of "Big Brother", the department has set up a 24x7 monitoring cell for keeping a vigil on black money during the poll season.
As per a directive of the Election Commission, the department has also set up helpline numbers -- 022-22624011/22627275/22635511 -- for the general public to alert the authorities about any suspicious movement of large sums of cash or bullion in Mumbai.
Whenever there is any information or tip-off about movement of large quantities of cash or bullion, the department here would probe the cases as per the provisions of the Income-Tax Act.
The department warned that the cash or bullion would be seized if a satisfactory explanation is not given.
It has also advised the general public to carry necessary documentary evidence while carrying large amounts of cash or bullion to avoid problems with I-T sleuths.
The Mumbai I-T department move follows the Election Commission putting in place an expenditure monitoring mechanism to curb misuse of money power during the elections.
Besides creating an Election Expenditure Monitoring Cell to monitor illegal money, the EC has also appointed a number of expenditure observers.
The poll panel has also asked the civil aviation ministry to operate air intelligence units at all airports to keep a check on illegal cash movements.
IPL opening match: MI to face KKR
Current champions Mumbai Indians will start the Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign this year against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) next month.
The first match of the cash-rich tournament will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Apr 16.
The first leg of the tournament will be played in the UAE.
"At its meeting in Chennai earlier today, the IPL Governing Council confirmed that the first phase of the Pepsi IPL 2014 season matches will be played in the United Arab Emirates, from Wednesday 16th April to Wednesday 30th April," Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Sanjay Patel said in a statement on Wednesday.
"A total of 20 matches will be played in three stadiums: the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi; the Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium, Sharjah; and the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The opening match on Wednesday, 16 April, will be in Abu Dhabi, between the defending champions, Mumbai Indians and the 2012 IPL champions, Kolkata Knight Riders," he said.
The board said the schedule for the remaining 40 matches will be announced later.
The first match of the cash-rich tournament will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Apr 16.
The first leg of the tournament will be played in the UAE.
"At its meeting in Chennai earlier today, the IPL Governing Council confirmed that the first phase of the Pepsi IPL 2014 season matches will be played in the United Arab Emirates, from Wednesday 16th April to Wednesday 30th April," Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Sanjay Patel said in a statement on Wednesday.
"A total of 20 matches will be played in three stadiums: the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi; the Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium, Sharjah; and the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The opening match on Wednesday, 16 April, will be in Abu Dhabi, between the defending champions, Mumbai Indians and the 2012 IPL champions, Kolkata Knight Riders," he said.
The board said the schedule for the remaining 40 matches will be announced later.
Muslim women threaten to leave Central African Republic
Bangui, March 19 : More than 100 Muslim women in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic (CAR), are threatening to leave amid tension between the self defence militia commonly referred to as anti-Balakas and supporters of ex-Seleka rebels.
A spokesperson for the group of Muslim women in danger, Hadja Aissatou, said Tuesday that Muslims have been forced to live between Bangui's central mosque and a market located 5 km away, Xinhua reported.
"We no longer live freely and that is why we are asking to be moved out of the country," Aissatou said.
The CAR has been experiencing unprecedented insecurity since Dec 5, 2013, when the Christian-dominated anti-Balaka militia launched an offensive against positions of ex-Seleka rebels, who are mostly Muslims.
It was the ex-Seleka rebels, led by Michel Djotodia, who overthrew the regime of Francois Bozize March 24, 2013.
Djotodia was forced to resign Jan 10 under the pressure of regional leaders, months after becoming the first Muslim to lead the CAR since its independence in 1960.
In the southwestern town of Boda, Muslims have also threatened to leave if violence by the anti-Balaka militia persists.
Moussa Adam, a Muslim living in the town, said that the security situation remained volatile and living conditions for Muslims have deteriorated.
"We are always threatened. We need to leave this town," he declared.
"We no longer live freely and that is why we are asking to be moved out of the country," Aissatou said.
The CAR has been experiencing unprecedented insecurity since Dec 5, 2013, when the Christian-dominated anti-Balaka militia launched an offensive against positions of ex-Seleka rebels, who are mostly Muslims.
It was the ex-Seleka rebels, led by Michel Djotodia, who overthrew the regime of Francois Bozize March 24, 2013.
Djotodia was forced to resign Jan 10 under the pressure of regional leaders, months after becoming the first Muslim to lead the CAR since its independence in 1960.
In the southwestern town of Boda, Muslims have also threatened to leave if violence by the anti-Balaka militia persists.
Moussa Adam, a Muslim living in the town, said that the security situation remained volatile and living conditions for Muslims have deteriorated.
"We are always threatened. We need to leave this town," he declared.
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