China offers S Lanka help to find Silk Route wreck

Last Updated: Thursday, January 19, 2012, 13:40

Sri Lanka was a key trading post along the ancient Silk Route which saw silk, spices travel by road, sea between Asia and Europe.

Genetic spider silk could lead to stroger fibres

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 18:18

Scientists have genetically engineered silkworms to make artificial spider silk, a breakthrough that could lead to the development of stronger fibres for textiles, bandages.

Tiny silk microneedles to deliver drugs

Last Updated: Sunday, December 25, 2011, 12:27

Scientists have developed a new silk-based microneedle system able to deliver precise amounts of drugs over time without pain.

Treading the unknown path

Last Updated: Monday, December 19, 2011, 19:38

Be it the murderous Priyanka Chopra in ‘Saat Khoon Maaf’ or the abuse hurling journo Rani Mukherjee in ‘No One Killed Jessica’ or the sultry seductive Vidya Balan in ‘Silk Smitha’, Bollywood experimented with new genres and new stories this year and came out with shining colours. Ranbir’s ‘Rockstar’ act was lauded and Imran’s dark comedy in ‘Delhi Belly’ was enjoyed. Some directors narrated new stories and each were unique and interesting.

Vidya Balan goes `Silk` way in real life too

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 11:16

People who have watched `The Dirty Picture` will certainly accept the fact that the very talented Vidya Balan has pulled off an award winning performance in the recently released film.

Miranda Kerr buys silk boxers for Orlando Bloom!

Last Updated: Thursday, December 1, 2011, 08:51

Miranda Kerr has bought her husband Orlando Bloom a pair of silk boxers to help him get into character in the bedroom.

Role of Silk in ‘Dirty Picture’ my boldest act ever: Vidya Balan

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 30, 2011, 15:23

Vidya Balan has confessed that her character, Silk, in the upcoming film ‘Dirty Picture’ was the boldest character she has ever played in her career.

Ekta silences Silk’s bro with caveat petitions

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 15:17

On seeing the sleazy promos of the film, Vadlapatla Naga Vara Prasad, brother of the late sex symbol had filed a petition in the Andhra Pradesh High Court against the release of the film.

Vidya`s oomph may bowl out other biggies

Last Updated: Friday, November 11, 2011, 12:03

Vidya Balan`s sexy avatar, itsy bitsy clothes and cleavage-showing blouses.

Silk Smitha`s family irked by `The Dirty Picture`

Last Updated: Monday, November 7, 2011, 09:17

Silk Smitha`s brother V Naga Vara Prasad has accused Ekta Kapoor and Milan Luthria, the makers of `The Dirty Picture`, of making a film on her life without the family`s consent.

‘Dirty Picture’ not a formal biopic

Last Updated: Friday, November 4, 2011, 18:47

The makers of have clarified that the film is not a formal biopic.

Silk Smitha was exploited in a wrong way: Vidya Balan

Last Updated: Friday, November 4, 2011, 11:59

Vidya Balan, who essays the role of southern sex siren Silk Smitha in her forthcoming film `The Dirty Picture`, says, as Silk was bold and fearless, she was exploited in a wrong way.