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CRB Tech reviews has a news for you that would make us Indians proud. It comes straight from Japan and is related to the Miss Japan title winner,Priyanka Yoshikawa.

Mona Singh An Excellent Actor Misunderstood By Indian Television. CRB Tech reviews feels that Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin came during an era when TV was ruled by saas-bahus. While very little has changed,Naagins and Daayans haven't improved things either.

Hollywood superstar Robert Downey Jr. rocked the world with his suave style as `Sherlock Holmes' the favorite novel detective character. But soon the world will see the rise of Indian Sherlock Holmes as the makers of the upcoming Hollywood film `The Indian Sherlock' has approached `Slumdog Millionaire' star Anil Kapoor to star as the male lead.

The clean cut is not fashionable, says well-known French hairstylist Laurent Decreton, who believes older Indian women should not shy away from trying a messy or classic look. He also suggests that brides be more adventurous by adopting trendy hairstyles for their D-day.

The clean cut is not fashionable, says well-known French hairstylist Laurent Decreton, who believes older Indian women should not shy away from trying a messy or classic look. He also suggests that brides be more adventurous by adopting trendy hairstyles for their D-day.

A museum on Indian cinema, being built in Mumbai, chronicling the history of the industry and its global impact, will be readied by May next year, said Information and Broadcasting minister Ambika Soni Thursday. "There are a few interesting projects to commemorate the centenary (of Indian cinema).

Four diverse filmmakers Anurag Kashyp, Karan Johar, Dibakar Banerjee and Zoya Akhtar have joined hands for a film called "Bombay Talkies" -- a tribute to Indian cinema's centenary. But Akhtar clarifies it will not be a documentary. "Yes, I am making a film on 100 years of Indian cinema.

For Indian films to break out internationally, what was needed were original stories with an Indian feel that Western viewers can connect, says Hollywood producer Ashok Amritraj. "For me it's all about stories and starting stories. The question is what the ideas are?" Amritraj, who is bringing his 3D venture "Ghost Rider Spirit Of Vengeance" to India, told IANS in an interview here.

Indian designers are not doing enough to tap the country's traditional textiles and crafts, which are readily inspiring the foreign world, says Simon P. Lock, the founder of the Australia Fashion Week. He also says organisers need to cut down on number of fashion weeks in the country, and rev up the Indian catwalk.

From being conscious about their wardrobe to following trends, Indian men folk have started taking care of their clothing, says designer Varun Bahl and adds that the Indian fashion industry has come of ages when it comes to menswear line. "Men's fashion has grown immensely in India.

Actress Deepika Padukone would be seen flaunting a bikini in her forthcoming film "Cocktail", but the actress feels that Indian body type is not naturally suited for the costume. "I wish it was so easy and natural. I think the Indian body type is somehow not suited for a bikini.

The National Film Archive of India, a unit of the union information and broadcasting ministry, will Friday launch a website to celebrate 100 years of Indian Cinema, an official said here. "The website www.indiancinema100.com will showcase the journey of the Indian film industry that began when the first feature film, Raja Harishchandra was exhibited at the Coronation Cinema Hall in Mumbai on May 3, 1913," the official said Thursday.

The first-ever Tokyo Fashion Week on an Indian runway has got a thumbs-up from Indian designers, who termed it a great step towards cross-cultural activities and an invaluable exchange of ideas for both countries. Three leading Japanese fashion brands -- Anrealage, Mintdesigns and Suzuki Takayuki -- showcased their creations on the fourth day of the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Saturday.

Actress Vidya Balan has been roped in as the brand ambassador of Victoria's Indian Film Festival to be held in Melbourne this year. "I am delighted to be named as the brand ambassador for the Indian Film Festival in Melbourne. I love the format of the festival and the wide range of films screened," Vidya said in a statement.

India's strip queen Poonam Pandey hogged headlines and first made it to news when she offered to strip for Indian cricket team after their world cup win last year. Though she was not allowed to fulfill her desire to strip for Indian team, she has not given up yet as she has yet again linked herself to another offer.

Indian cinema has evolved and its reach is huge, says Bipasha Basu adding that the people love to see Indian actors perform and cheer for them. Starting her career with "Ajnabee" in 2001, the 33-year-old has spent over a decade in filmdom and says that the industry has evolved in the last 11 years.

(Interview) The divas of Indian cinema are works of art immortalised down the ages on screen and in the media. Women in Indian cinema have portrayed all facets of change which women in general have experienced in real life in the country, says art connoisseur Neville Tuli, the founder and chairman of Mumbai-based arts and popular culture platform Osian's.

India is focusing on hi-street boom and the West is showing interst in Indian handloom and designer Anuradha Ramam will give it a boost by showcasing her collection made with weaves like ikat and kantha in San Francisco. The designer will present her collection in the form of a fashion show April 14.

Actor Nikhil Dwivedi who will be seen in "Hate Story", which is said to have a lot of bold content, says it's not right to question whether Indian audiences are ready for a film of this kind. "All the adults will be ready for it ('Hate Story').

Indian filmmaker Ashim Ahluwalia's movie "Miss Lovely" has been selected to represent India in the non-competitive section of the 65th Cannes Film Festival. However, no Indian film has made it to the competition section of the extravaganza.

Director Zoya Akhtar has brushed off rumours that she is planning to shoot a documentary to commemorate 100 years of Indian cinema. However, she had dropped a hint that she has something in store for the occasion. "No, I am not making a documentary and it's something that's going to be announced over the weekend.