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India’s vibrant new Entertainment & Leisure destination, the magnificent ‘KINGDOM OF DREAMS’ unveiled at IIFA 2010

Press release June 10, 2010
FINAL FINAL IIFA Weekend SL logo Wizcraft International Entertainment & Apra Group of Companies showcase ‘ZANGOORA’, the gypsy prince, world’s biggest cinematic themed theatrical musical extravaganza

Sangakkara XI wins the IIFA Foundation Celebrity Cricket Match

Press release June 10, 2010
Proceeds to go to IIFA Hands for Humanity & UNICEF’s Cricket for Children, charity projects The IIFA Celebrity Cricket Match was played in Colombo on 4th June between the three teams, Sangakkara XI, Hrithik XI and Suniel XI (IIFA team captains, Kumar Sangakkara, Hrithik Roshan and Suniel Shetty) at the SSC grounds in Colombo. Sangakara XI defeated the two cricket teams consisting of Indian celebrities to emerge the winner of the Oscar IIFA Challenge Foundation Charity match held here, as part of the ongoing Videocon International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend.

‘3 Idiots’ steals the show at the Micromax IIFA Awards 2010 in Colombo

Press release June 10, 2010
Hrithik enthralls at the IIFA awards 2010 Grand Performances by Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor & Bipasha Basu IIFA stormed into its second decade of celebrations with a spectacular Awards night on 5th June, with ‘3 Idiots’ winning a majority of the top awards, including the Best Film and Best Director Award. The Micromax IIFA Awards ceremony was held today at the Sughathadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Mani Ratnam To receive the Jaeger-LeCoultre Glory to the Filmmaker Award 2010 at 67th Venice International Film Festival

Press release June 10, 2010
Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan at Cannes In 2010 Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrates its six years of partnership with the Venice International Film Festival. Accepting the proposal made by the Director of the Venice Film Festival Marco Mueller, the Swiss Manufacturer is proud to be partner of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Glory to the Filmmaker Award, which this year is to honour the work of the great Indian director Mani Ratnam.

Akshay Kumar the “Travelista”

Press release June 10, 2010
Akshay Kumar From London bike rides to hopping onto the London Underground and moreover taking a dive on a helicopter, Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi Akshay Kumar is having the ride of his life in London.

AISHWARYA RAI AND ABHISHEK BACHCHAN TO ATTEND WORLD PREMIERE OF ‘RAAVAN’ AT BFI SOUTHBANK, LONDON

Press release June 10, 2010
Aishwrya Rai Bachchan 4 Bollywood royalty and off-screen couple Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan will be joined in the UK by fellow cast and crew members of the hugely anticipated international film release, ‘Raavan’, for its World Premiere at The BFI, Southbank, London, SE1 on Wednesday 16th June 2010. The stars of one of the most highly anticipated films to emerge from India will grace the Red Carpet alongside fellow actor and undisputed superstar of South Indian cinema, Vikram, acclaimed Director Mani Ratnam, Music Director A.R. Rahman and a host of international A-list celebrities and VIP’s.

New Release of Turgenev's Mumu to come out in Summer 2010

Press release June 10, 2010
An audio book adaptation of Turgenev's story set on the outskirts of Moscow, in the house of an old widow. The story was written in 1854 by Ivan Turgenev, a great Russian novelists of the nineteenth century. Read in English (unabridged).

Talent Shortage - The Greatest Opportunity Ever for Young Translators

Press release June 10, 2010
One of key events from Academia Rossica at this year’s London Book Fair was their annual award for young translators of Russian literature. The award includes cash prize opportunities to meet British publishers and travel to Moscow.

The FICCI-IIFA Global Business Forum 2010

Press release June 7, 2010
Anupam Kher on Day 2 of IIFA in Colombo The FICCI-IIFA Global Business Forum is a dynamic global platform that has grown in stature, depth and numbers over the years. Today, Colombo saw the best of entertainment and business come together for the forum. It has provided the industry with a forum that discussed a diverse spread of business, bilateral economic and political issues.

‘IIFA Rocks’ on Day 1 of the Videocon IIFA Weekend

Press release June 7, 2010
IIFA Fashion Extravaganza Hosts Dia Mirza and Vivek Oberoi The style quotient was high at the IIFA Fashion Extravaganza 2010 held in Colombo on Day 1 of the Videocon IIFA Fashion Extravaganza. Stars like Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt and Bipasha Basu walked the ramp for India and Sri Lanka's leading designers. The first night of the Weekend, which was hosted by Viveik Oberoi and Dia Mirza was a glitzy event, with Indian and Sri Lankan fashion designers showcasing their collections. Indian designers featured were Manish Malhotra and Vikram Phadnis, while the Sri Lankan designers were Yoland and Kanchana (KT Brown).

IIFA enters its second decade of celebration in Sri Lanka

Press release June 4, 2010
Boman Irani Jacqueline Fernandez Sri Lankan Minister Dia Mirza Sophie Choudhury Neil Nitin Mukesh and Riteish Deshmukh at the Opening IIF Festivities for the Videocon IIFA Weekend and the Micromax IIFA Awards begin in Colombo

Art @ The Orchard – Un / Familiar: Andrew Collin and Matthew Thomas

Press release June 4, 2010
Private View: Thursday 10th June 6-8pm, Exhibition: 11th June - 20th August 2010