Hungama teams up with Gionee Colors Gima awards for second time

Hungama, India's first and largest digital entertainment destination has partnered with The 6th Gionee Colors Gima Awards co powered by Hungama & Renault Global Indian Music Academy (GiMA) Awards once again, marking their second consecutive association.

The awards, aimed at recognizing emerging musical talent across genres, has partnered with Hungama to promote artists across the digital medium. Hungama will also exclusively simulcast the awards function on its video app Hungama Play, on June 5 while being telecast on Colors.

Exim Bank opens entries for BRICS Economic Research Annual Award

Mumbai, Apr.16 (ANI-NewsVoir): As India has assumed the Chairmanship of BRICS Forum in 2016, the Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank), being the nominated member development bank from India under the BRICS Interbank Cooperation Mechanism, has assumed the chairmanship of the BRICS Interbank Cooperation Mechanism.

To mark the occasion, Exim Bank of India has instituted the BRICS Economic Research Annual Award. The objective of the award is to encourage and stimulate advanced research on economics related topics of relevance to the member nations of BRICS.

The award comprises of prize money of Rs.15 lakh and a citation. The award would encourage scholars to undertake focused research studies on topics of contemporary relevance to the BRICS nations.

"We are very happy to announce the BRICS Economic Research Annual Award under the guidance of the Government of India. As India's premier financial institution in promoting the country's international trade, Exim Bank takes pride in recognising intelligent and meaningful research in the areas of international economics," said Yaduvendra Mathur, Chairman and Managing Director of Exim Bank.

"The award will recognise and felicitate one of the best researchers in the field of international economics during the BRICS Annual Summit. We encourage and invite people who have done research in this area to proactively send in their entries for the Award," he added.

Eligible entries for the award are doctoral theses written by nationals of any of the five member nations of BRICS, who have been awarded a doctorate or accepted for award of a doctorate from any recognized nationally accredited university or academic institution globally, during the period January 2011 to December 2015.

The broad focus of the eligible theses could be International Economics, Trade, Development, and related aspects of Financing, which may also have particular relevance especially to BRICS nations/ member development banks of BRICS.

The award will be presented at the Annual BRICS Summit in Goa in October this year in the presence of Heads of States of the five BRICS nations.

Entries for the award are open till June 15, 2016.
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Priyanka Chopra gets Padma Shri, calls it "best award"

New Delhi, Apr 12 (PTI) Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra was on Tuesday awarded the prestigious Padma Shri, India's fourthhighest civilian honour by President Pranab Mukherjee at an event at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in national capital.

The 33-year-old former Miss World, who especially flew down to India from her "Baywatch" shoot in Los Angeles to receive the honour, said Padma Shri is the best award.

"This is the best award I have ever received. Thank you so much. I am grateful," she told reporters here.

The "Jai Gangajaal" star looked elegant in a lemon yellow saree as she received the honour.

The actress ventured into Bollywood in 2003 with the film "The Hero: Love Story of a Spy" followed by "Andaaz", "Mujhse Shaadi Karogi", "Krrish", "Fashion" and "Bajirao Mastani".

She has made India proud globally with her role of FBI agent Alex Parrish in "Quantico" and bagging the Hollwood film "Baywatch" alongside Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron.
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Udit Narayan receives with Padma Bhushan

Bollywood singer Udit Narayan was on Tuesday awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honour, by President Pranab Mukherjee for his contribution to the world of music.

Narayan, who has been a part of the music industry for over three decades, sported a black suit on the ocassion.

On receiving the award, the singer, who has crooned hits like "Pardesi pardesi", "Taal se taal mila" and "Pehla Nasha" touched the president's feet.


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Zac Efron makes MTV Movie Awards romantic with girlfriend Sami Miro

Washington D.C., April 11 (ANI): Love birds Zac Efron and Sami Miro made the 2016 MTV Movie Awards all the more romantic with their PDA.

The couple of more than a year stepped out in equally stylish ensembles; the Baywatch star looked hunky in a patchwork denim bomber jacket while his model girlfriend rocked a sheer black blouse paired with bell bottom suede pants, reports E! Online.

The duo was also spotted enjoying the show from their seats at Warner Bros. Studio in Burbank. The 28-year-old actor and his girlfriend, also 28, were all smiles as they shared a laugh together.
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MTV Movie Awards: Will Smith honoured with Generation Award

Washington D.C., April 10 (ANI): Will Smith was recently honoured at MTV Movie Awards as he was crowned with the MTV Generation Award.

The awards that took place at the Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California were hosted by Kevin Hart and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, reports E! Online.

While every prominent flick won something or the other, Charlize Theron bagged the Best Female Performance for 'Mad Max: Fury Road' and Leonardo DiCaprio took home the Best Male Performance trophy for 'The Revenant.'

Who won what, here's the complete list:

MOVIE OF THE YEAR: 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'

COMEDIC GENIUS AWARD: Melissa McCarthy

TRUE STORY: 'Straight Outta Compton'

DOCUMENTARY: 'Amy'

BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE: Daisy Ridley, 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'

BEST COMEDIC PERFORMANCE: Ryan Reynolds, 'Deadpool'

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BEST ACTION PERFORMANCE: Chris Pratt, 'Jurassic World'

BEST HERO: Jennifer Lawrence, 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2'

BEST VILLAIN: Adam Driver, 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'

BEST VIRTUAL PERFORMANCE: Amy Poehler, 'Inside Out'

ENSEMBLE CAST: 'Pitch Perfect 2'

BEST KISS: Rebel Wilson and Adam DeVine, 'Pitch Perfect 2'

BEST FIGHT: Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) vs. Ajax (Ed Skrein), 'Deadpool'
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Bachchan, Kangana win big at Bollywood heavy National Awards

New Delhi, Mar 28 (PTI) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan won his fourth National award for "Piku", while it was a second consecutive best actress win for Kangana Ranaut at the National Film Awards announced here on Monday, which saw Bollywood's dominance in major categories, barring the top prize that went to multilingual "Baahubali"

73-year-old Bachchan won the best actor honour for his turn as a hypochondriac father in the road-trip family drama

He previously won the honour for "Agneepath", "Black" and "Paa"

Ranaut, who turned 29 last week, was declared the winner for her endearing dual turn as Tanu, a troublesome wife and Haryanvi sportsperson Datto in romantic comedy "Tanu Weds Manu Returns"

The actress called it the "best birthday gift" especially since she gets to honour with Bachchan

"It is the best birthday gift I could have got. I am thrilled and feel blessed especially since Mr Bachchan is the best actor with me," Ranaut said in a statement

This is the third trophy for Ranaut at the National Awards, having won best actress for "Queen" last year and earlier for best supporting actress for 2008 film "Fashion"

SS Rajamouli's magnum opus "Baahubali" was announced the best feature film winner by filmmaker Ramesh Sippy, who headed a 11-member jury, even as last year's much appreciated "Masaan" had to contend itself with just a best debut director award for Neeraj Ghaywan

"Baahubali" star Rana Daggubati said, "I am thrilled. We took a risk and attempted something different with it. Now with this award we feel honoured."

Sweeping historical romance "Bajirao Mastani", starring Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra, helped its director Sanjay Leela Bhansali win the best director honour, besides bagging five more honours

"This is my first National award as a director, it is really very special to me. My mother always prayed that I should get one and here I get it. Her prayers are answered," Bhansali told PTI

The director said his mother screamed with happiness when she got to know about his win

Sharat Katariya's debut "Dum Laga Ke Haisha", a '90s set drama in Haridwar about the romance between a mismatched couple, was named the best Hindi film

Salman Khan-starrer cross-border drama "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" was named best popular film providing wholesome entertainment

"Thank you everybody for all your love. We are really happy that 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' got the National Award for Best Popular Film," director Kabir Khan tweeted

Best adapted screenplay honour went to Vishal Bhardwaj for real-life inspired crime drama "Talvar", while the best original screenplay and dialouge was shared between Juhi Chaturvedi (Piku) and Himanshu Sharma (Tanu Weds Manu Returns)

"Nanak Shah Fakir" won the Nargis Dutt award for best feature film on National integration, besides winning best costume honour. .
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