A unique dance-drama reminiscing the Broadway theatre of West and a docu-feature will be the highlights of the first annual festival on Assam's 15th century saint-philosopher Srimanta Sankaradeva to be held here this week.Read News

Manhattan-born theater and movie character actor Ben Gazzara died Friday night in New York. He was 81. The cause was pancreatic cancer, according to his lawyer, Jay Julien. Read News

A satirical play depicting the extravagant lifestyle of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati has been banned by her government. Even as play director Mukesh Kumar denied any connection with the chief minister, Lucknow District Magistrate declared "the play titled 'My Sandal' was in utter violation of the election model code of conduct and therefore its staging could not be permitted". Read News

He opened his first boutique on in Paris in 1991 with Princess Caroline of Monaco as his first customer. Today, 20 years later and in a celebration of two decades in business, legendary designer Christian Louboutin is to become the first 'guest creator' in the history of Parisian cabaret club Le Crazy Horse. Read News

Three Indian American comedians are heading to India next month on a State Department sponsored seven-city tour to promote better relations among diverse nations and spread religious harmony. "Make Chai Not War," starring Rajiv Satyal, Azhar Usman and Hari Kondabolu, will perform in Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ranchi and Patna Jan 4 to 19. Read News

In a big loss for Indian theatre, well-known playwright and director Satyadev Dubey passed away here Sunday after several months of illness. He was 75. Dubey, who had slipped into coma after suffering a massive epileptic attack, had been in hospital since September, family friends said. He died at around 12.30 p.m. Sunday. Read News