Curtains go up at 44th International Film Festival of India Panaji, Nov 21 (ANI): The curtains went up at the 44th edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI), in Goa This year being special marks the celebration of 100 years of Indian cinema with the introduction of a special Centenary award by the central government to mark the occasion. Information and Broadcasting Minister, Manish Tewari and Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar in the presence of veteran Bollywood stars and dignitaries lit the inauguration lamp at the opening ceremony. Tewari said that celebrating 100 years of cinema the year heralds the beginning of a new era of films. Actress Waheeda Rehman was the first Bollywood veteran actor to be honoured with the award for Film Personality of the Year. Meanwhile, Bollywood Starlet, Alia Bhatt expressed her happiness on being amongst the veterans Bollywood actors and sharing the views of stalwarts of world cinema.
Arvind Kejriwal on Election Commission’s notice Kaushambi, Nov 21(ANI): Speaking over the Election Commission’s notice Aam Aadmi Party convernor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said that he will give a suitable explanation to the EC as he respect the system. Talking to mediapersons, he asked why the BJP complained to the EC when the pamphlet referred to the Congress’s wrongdoings. The Election Commission has sought an explanation from Kejriwal for appealing to Muslims on religious lines.
Police can take suo moto action and start investigations: Kiran Bedi on Tarun Tejpal New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): In a shocking incident, Tarun Tejpal, Editor-in-Chief of Tehelka, has stepped down for six months after being accused of sexual assault by a woman journalist who works with the weekly magazine. Reacting over this former IPS officer Kiran Bedi said on Wednesday that an act of sexual harassment has been committed and Police can take suo moto action and start investigations
