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From twerking to selfie: five words that rocked 2013

As the year comes to an end, we look at five new words that the Gen-X learnt in 2013, and just couldn’t stop flaunting them. We bring to you five popular oft-quoted words of 2013. Have you been using them too?

india news

Updated on Dec 28, 2013 06:44 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Bollywood singers, music label owners lock horns

Singers Sunidhi Chauhan and Shreya Ghoshal, led by Sonu Nigam, have refused to sign contracts with music labels that do not give them a share of royalty for the songs they sing.

entertainment

Updated on Dec 16, 2013 05:11 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal and Torsha Sen, New Delhi

New anthem for 'Gay' Delhi

Sharif Rangnekar and band Friends of Linger are performing a new song to empower the LGBT struggle, especially in the light of the Supreme Court verdict on Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code.

LGBT-activists-protest-against-Supreme-Court-s-verdict-on-homosexuality-in-New-Delhi-on-Wednesday-PTI-PHOTO

entertainment

Updated on Dec 14, 2013 08:01 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Zombie music festival hits Delhi

Have you ever wondered what being a zombie feels like? Here’s probably the right opportunity for all those who always wanted to get a feel of human blood sucking- half dead humans.

A-zombie-dressed-man-poses-for-a-photo-in-Caracas-About-300-fans-of-zombies-marched-looking-for-fun-on-Halloween-eve-AFP-Photo

entertainment

Updated on Dec 14, 2013 07:43 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Daryl Hannah: the activist-actor who turned down Pretty Woman

The star of films like Blade Runner and Kill Bill is as well known for her filmography as she is for her activism. Daryl Hannah talks about how she chooses her films and why she believes in giving a voice to the poor.

Daryl-Hannah-actor-and-activist-in-conversation-during-the-Hindustan-Times-Leadership-Summit-in-New-Delhi-on-Friday-The-Hollywood-actor-has-starred-in-films-like-Kill-Bill-and-Blade-Runner-and-is-a-champion-of-environment-issues-This-was-her-first-visit-to-India

india news

Updated on Dec 06, 2013 10:44 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Make Music, Not War, say Pakistani band Strings

Members of Strings, the Pakistani pop-rock music band, who have been playing in India for the last 13 years, say that the love and affection they get here makes them believe that the cold vibe the two countries shared is a thing of the past.

entertainment

Updated on Dec 03, 2013 06:06 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal

An arty ode to the master

Recreating the magic of late artist, Raja Ravi Varma’s oleographs, a group of contemporary artists have come forward to celebrate his work across different media.

lifestyle

Updated on Dec 01, 2013 06:07 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Lucky Ali: All of my work is centred around the audiences

Lucky Ali, singer, gets chatty ahead of his show in Delhi and talks about the inspiration behind making music... “It’s what I have been doing for such a long time now. Their (the fans) love and encouragement keeps me going.”

entertainment

Updated on Nov 28, 2013 06:39 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

NH7 Delhi kicks off tomorrow

One of the popular music festivals in the country — Bacardi NH7 Weekender, powered by MTS, is ready to take the Capital by storm, yet again.

lifestyle

Updated on Nov 28, 2013 06:37 PM IST

None | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Musical lights by the bay

Mumbai-based urban pop band Baycity Lights, talk about why they are not into Bollywood music, what they don’t like about the Delhi crowd and their new album.

entertainment

Updated on Nov 21, 2013 07:25 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Delhi gets musical

With three upcoming music festivals offering a variety of acts, Delhi stands spoiled for choice.

entertainment

Updated on Nov 21, 2013 07:33 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Knowledge is universal: Dalai Lama

It was a rather calm morning in Delhi as Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzing Gyatso visited the Capital to talk about knowledge, inner peace and Buddhism.

lifestyle

Updated on Nov 20, 2013 07:25 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Footballer Rio invites SRK to hang out with him

It’s good news for fans of Manchester United footballer Rio Ferdinand, as it has been revealed that the ace player may visit India in the summer of 2014. What’s more, while in the country, Rio plans to hang out with actor Shah Rukh Khan.

entertainment

Updated on Nov 20, 2013 07:27 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Too mooch this Movember

Moochhon ko thoda round ghumaake seems to be the song every Bollywood hero is singing these days. And, it’s Movember.

entertainment

Updated on Nov 15, 2013 06:36 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal and Sahil Magoo, New Delhi

The makers of the film must fight for the song: Anand Raj Anand

While the song Palang Tod from the upcoming film, Singh Saab The Great, has become the latest to face the ire of the Censor Board, the film’s music composer, Anand Raj Anand, feels that the controversy is completely uncalled for.

entertainment

Updated on Nov 15, 2013 06:57 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Pak band Noori talk about music and India

Pakistani rock band Noori has massive fan following in India, especially after its Coke Studio performances. The band, however, still feels there is a long way to go before it establishes itself in the country.

entertainment

Updated on Nov 14, 2013 07:23 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Jimmy Shergill is now a bad boy

Jimmy Shergill may not be a potboiler type, but he is one of the few actors in Bollywood who has experimented with a wide variety of character roles. This time around, the 41-year-old actor is set for a brow-raiser.

entertainment

Updated on Nov 10, 2013 06:22 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal

Leonardo Di Caprio has replaced me: Robert De Niro

Academy award winner Robert De Niro may be one of the greatest actors of all time, but the legend, who is on his maiden India visit, feels he has been replaced by younger star Leonardo Di Caprio.

Actors-Michael-Douglas-and-Robert-De-Niro-talk-while-they-attend-the-premiere-of-the-movie-Last-Vegas-in-New-York-Reuters-Photo

entertainment

Updated on Nov 08, 2013 06:49 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal

Super trailers for superheroes

The wait to get a glimpse into two of the most eagerly awaited superhero movies is finally over. The franchises, Captain America and X Men, have both come out with their first official trailers last week.

entertainment

Updated on Nov 02, 2013 05:28 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

YouTube's award debut slammed

There may have been much anticipation around online video-sharing platform YouTube’s first music awards event, but looks like users are not happy with the nominations.

The-day-she-wears-a-plain-dress-Lady-Gaga-will-definitely-stun-us-all-Once-again-in-her-dish-antenna-like-dress-the-pop-diva-has-not-only-won-fans-but-many-awards-too-at-the-MTV-EMA-ceremony-Check-em-all-out

entertainment

Updated on Nov 01, 2013 05:19 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal

Defining Nucleya

Udyan Sagar, the man behind the musical project Nucleya, talks about the huge influence of bass in his songs, Indian street music and Bollywood.

entertainment

Updated on Oct 31, 2013 06:03 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

I am not talented, I am God gifted: Piyush Mishra

Piyush Mishra, a man who wears many hats — actor, director, musician — talks about his varied passions and today’s youth

entertainment

Updated on Oct 31, 2013 05:32 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Of moths, shifting and boxing!

Comedian Russell Peters’ recent show in the Capital was nothing but a ‘Hit’ — yeah that spray, both literally and metaphorically

lifestyle

Updated on Oct 29, 2013 07:19 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Sunny Leone is a real sweetheart: Russell Peters

There is not much difference between the stand-up comedian who has people in splits with his one-liners, and the real man that Russell Peters is.

entertainment

Updated on Oct 26, 2013 06:35 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal

A double whammy

India’s on a musical high, with two upcoming festivals, Rajasthan International Folk Festival and Oktoberfest.

lifestyle

Updated on Oct 17, 2013 06:37 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Freida Pinto stuns fans with dirty dancing in Bruno Mars video

Actor Freida Pinto, best known for her role as Latika in the Danny Boyle film, Slumdog Millionaire (SM), has shed, and literally, her good sophisticated Indian girl image. The 28-year-old strips into a two-piece and gets cosy...

entertainment

Updated on Oct 18, 2013 12:05 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

This Boss doesn't need a heroine!

Akshay Kumar brought the house down during his visit to HT City office on Monday where he was the guest at HT City’s Stars in the City! Amid screaming fans the 46 year-old star confessed to his love for doing his own stunts.

Akshay-who-was-shooting-for-Boss-in-Chandni-Chowk-was-overwhelmed-by-all-the-attention-from-fans

entertainment

Updated on Oct 14, 2013 05:20 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Big buck fests: Hoobastank at IIT Delhi

The days of humble college fests seem to be over, with IIT Delhi shelling out 25 lakh for just one band

cities

Updated on Oct 14, 2013 05:18 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Mutemath can’t wait to perform in India

The ‘typical’ rock heroes, Mutemath, talks to us about their upcoming album, music industry, influences and more

entertainment

Updated on Oct 10, 2013 04:50 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Finale Ho toh Aisa!

As we come to the end of the coolest freshers’ party on campus — HT City Fresh on Campus 2013 — check out all the action from Delhi University’s Ram Lal Anand College.

lifestyle

Updated on Oct 09, 2013 06:36 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

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As the year comes to an end, we look at five new words that the Gen-X learnt in 2013, and just couldn’t stop flaunting them. We bring to you five popular oft-quoted words of 2013. Have you been using them too?

Singers Sunidhi Chauhan and Shreya Ghoshal, led by Sonu Nigam, have refused to sign contracts with music labels that do not give them a share of royalty for the songs they sing.

Sharif Rangnekar and band Friends of Linger are performing a new song to empower the LGBT struggle, especially in the light of the Supreme Court verdict on Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code.

Have you ever wondered what being a zombie feels like? Here’s probably the right opportunity for all those who always wanted to get a feel of human blood sucking- half dead humans.

The star of films like Blade Runner and Kill Bill is as well known for her filmography as she is for her activism. Daryl Hannah talks about how she chooses her films and why she believes in giving a voice to the poor.

Members of Strings, the Pakistani pop-rock music band, who have been playing in India for the last 13 years, say that the love and affection they get here makes them believe that the cold vibe the two countries shared is a thing of the past.

Recreating the magic of late artist, Raja Ravi Varma’s oleographs, a group of contemporary artists have come forward to celebrate his work across different media.

Lucky Ali, singer, gets chatty ahead of his show in Delhi and talks about the inspiration behind making music... “It’s what I have been doing for such a long time now. Their (the fans) love and encouragement keeps me going.”

One of the popular music festivals in the country — Bacardi NH7 Weekender, powered by MTS, is ready to take the Capital by storm, yet again.

Mumbai-based urban pop band Baycity Lights, talk about why they are not into Bollywood music, what they don’t like about the Delhi crowd and their new album.

With three upcoming music festivals offering a variety of acts, Delhi stands spoiled for choice.

It was a rather calm morning in Delhi as Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzing Gyatso visited the Capital to talk about knowledge, inner peace and Buddhism.

It’s good news for fans of Manchester United footballer Rio Ferdinand, as it has been revealed that the ace player may visit India in the summer of 2014. What’s more, while in the country, Rio plans to hang out with actor Shah Rukh Khan.

Moochhon ko thoda round ghumaake seems to be the song every Bollywood hero is singing these days. And, it’s Movember.

While the song Palang Tod from the upcoming film, Singh Saab The Great, has become the latest to face the ire of the Censor Board, the film’s music composer, Anand Raj Anand, feels that the controversy is completely uncalled for.

Pakistani rock band Noori has massive fan following in India, especially after its Coke Studio performances. The band, however, still feels there is a long way to go before it establishes itself in the country.

Jimmy Shergill may not be a potboiler type, but he is one of the few actors in Bollywood who has experimented with a wide variety of character roles. This time around, the 41-year-old actor is set for a brow-raiser.

Academy award winner Robert De Niro may be one of the greatest actors of all time, but the legend, who is on his maiden India visit, feels he has been replaced by younger star Leonardo Di Caprio.

The wait to get a glimpse into two of the most eagerly awaited superhero movies is finally over. The franchises, Captain America and X Men, have both come out with their first official trailers last week.

There may have been much anticipation around online video-sharing platform YouTube’s first music awards event, but looks like users are not happy with the nominations.

Udyan Sagar, the man behind the musical project Nucleya, talks about the huge influence of bass in his songs, Indian street music and Bollywood.

Piyush Mishra, a man who wears many hats — actor, director, musician — talks about his varied passions and today’s youth

Comedian Russell Peters’ recent show in the Capital was nothing but a ‘Hit’ — yeah that spray, both literally and metaphorically

There is not much difference between the stand-up comedian who has people in splits with his one-liners, and the real man that Russell Peters is.

India’s on a musical high, with two upcoming festivals, Rajasthan International Folk Festival and Oktoberfest.

Actor Freida Pinto, best known for her role as Latika in the Danny Boyle film, Slumdog Millionaire (SM), has shed, and literally, her good sophisticated Indian girl image. The 28-year-old strips into a two-piece and gets cosy...

Akshay Kumar brought the house down during his visit to HT City office on Monday where he was the guest at HT City’s Stars in the City! Amid screaming fans the 46 year-old star confessed to his love for doing his own stunts.

The days of humble college fests seem to be over, with IIT Delhi shelling out 25 lakh for just one band

The ‘typical’ rock heroes, Mutemath, talks to us about their upcoming album, music industry, influences and more

As we come to the end of the coolest freshers’ party on campus — HT City Fresh on Campus 2013 — check out all the action from Delhi University’s Ram Lal Anand College.

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