Deepika Padukone, whose dad Prakash is a former badminton champion, wrote, "SAINA NEHWAL!congratulations!!way to go girl..

.:-)let's play a game when ur in mumbai next.

been a while since I played..

". Anupam Kher congratulated Saina by writing: "Saina is the most focused sports person in the country today.

And it shows. Hope the advertising world doesn't take over her life and game.

" Abhishek Bachchan also congratulated the World No. 3 by writing: "Saina congratulation!! Way to go girl.

" An elated Riteish Deshmukh wrote: "SAINA - truly a remarkable feat- congratulations." Actor Rahul Bose, who is also a former member of the Indian rugby team said: "Fantastic for Saina.

If you read about her you get to know the massive hard work and sacrifice she and her family have put in." Admitting his passiveness towards badminton, filmmaker Karan Johar wrote: "Kudos to Saina Nehwal!! Not that I follow badminton, but just watching the pride on her parents face was beyond victory! You go girl!" Indo-Asian News Service (less)

Anupam Kher congratulated Saina by writing: "Saina is the most focused sports person in the country today. And it shows.

Hope the advertising world doesn't take over her life and game." His son Sikander Kher cheered Saina by writing: "GO SAINA !!!" This was Saina's third successive title after winning the Indian Open Grand Prix and Singapore Open in the previous two weeks.

Abhishek Bachchan also congratulated the World No. 3 by writing: "Saina congratulation!! Way to go girl.

" An elated Riteish Deshmukh wrote: "SAINA - truly a remarkable feat- congratulations." Actor Rahul Bose, who is also a former member of the Indian rugby team said: "Fantastic for Saina.

If you read about her you get to know the massive hard work and sacrifice she and her family have put in." "So happy to see Saina win the Indonesian Cup.

Good to see girls from our country come up in the world of sports. Heart swells with pride.

U (You) go girl, " Shilpa Shetty wrote on a patriotic note. Admitting his passiveness towards badminton, filmmaker Karan Johar wrote: "Kudos to Saina Nehwal!! Not that I follow badminton, but just watching the pride on her parents face was beyond victory! You go girl!" (less)

Struggling still with my cold but work calls and I'm trying to muster up the energy 2 deal with it. Riteish Deshmukh Heard Tere Bin Laden is very funny- every one is talking about it.

This weekend at a theatre next to me its going to be TBL. Kunal Kapoor Movie release.

Sick. Travelling.

Perfect recipe for a stress free life!! Vivek Oberoi Gosh it's raining cats and dogs here in mumbai! On my way to the gym and it's absolutely pouring!!! Dia Mirza GM! Since u've all got the weather update from most of my frds, I'm stuck too!Traffic looks scareeee! Running late for work! Grrr :) Arshad Warsi Sadly my make up man's son has fallen ill so I have cancelled my photo shoot. Will shoot as soon as the little fellow is fine.

Amitabh Bachchan Finished gym now at dub for promo for KBC ..

They should be out soon ..

Love Priyanka Chopra So it's morning..

yaaawn!I'm still sleepy!!I have a mulaithi stick in my mouth for my voice as it's disappeared and I'm headed to shoot 4 GQ! Karan Johar Exciting line up of releases today..

.have seen and thoroughly enjoyed TERE BIN LADEN.

.will see the others over the weekend and post feedback Boman Irani I will watch all 3 as should the entire cinema going audience.

Aamir Khan Saina is too cool. And cute as well.

Waiting for her to become World #1. Genelia D Souza Mrng al,day1 of shoot on my new film,1st day alwyz feels lik a struggle cos Im stil gettn2knw my nw charac,neway I gotta 2wrk, hav a gr8day Uday Chopra I'm really upset over the iPhone 4's antenna issues.

.it's like a God has fallen.

..

hope today's Apple press conference brings back my faith Shekhar Kapur Congrats Sania Nehwal for world no 2 ranking n for not becoming brand ambassador to vague products like other sports stars. Neha Dhupia Its 5 am, struggling to get out of bed! Off to dhaka now, never been there before.

. .

Arjun Rampal Just got back from the cinemas,went for Shrek in 3D amazing,loved puss in the boots,can't wait to see Inception tomorrow,this is movie week. Konkona SenSharma Finally saw Fargo.

It was so worth the hype. Am blown away.

Neil Nittin Mukesh Hey friends. Been a hectic day @ shoot.

Going to crash now. Will keep intouch from tomor onwards a bit better :).

Atleast ill try. Gnite.

Mughda Godse Haha somthgs some people don't understd coz their brain level is limited..

So they call others wth wtever they think they are!!! (less)

Here's more information about the badminton queen: Saina Nehwal, India's ace shuttler has been recently crowned the Sportsperson of the Year by some media houses. Here's more information about the badminton queen: Saina Nehwal, India's ace shuttler has been recently crowned the Sportsperson of the Year by some media houses.

Here's more information about the badminton queen: Saina Nehwal, India's ace shuttler has been recently crowned the Sportsperson of the Year by some media houses. Here's more information about the badminton queen: (less)

She loved the festive atmosphere in Delhi , but was sad that she was only getting to catch the sporting events on TV. "Kahaan hain saari?" she'd asked, talking about the tickets.

Fortunately, she finally got one! Loveleen got a ticket to attend badminton champ Saina Nehwal's match on Tuesday night. "Going to Saina Nehwal's match at Siri Fort.

Yay!" she told us the day she got the tickets. And here she is, cheering full on at the match.

We hope you were able to make it to the closing ceremony too, Loveleen! (less)

The sultry Bangalorean beauty is constantly on the move and what keeps her connected "is my BlackBerry", she admits. "I love what I do and apart from acting, I like to stay connected wherever I am.

The BlackBerry Torch offers rich Multimedia; the power of full touch and qwerty keypad. It's an all-in-one phone," claimed Deepika, who launched the smartphone with Frenny Bawa, managing director – India , RIM, in Mumbai.

Happy about the similarities between herself and her 'coolest' innovative phone, Deepika says, "We're both sleek, stylish and trendy." (less)

It was the presentation of the Padma awards, among the highest honours in India. The awards are presented by the Indian president, and Aamir Khan was in New Delhi yesterday (March 31) to collect his Padma Bhushan.

Aamir Khan is known for not attending film award functions, and even though he's won awards for his movies, he's not been at the events to collect them. But this was a different kind of awards ceremony.

It was the presentation of the Padma awards, among the highest honours in India. The awards are presented by the Indian president, and Aamir Khan was in New Delhi yesterday (March 31) to collect his Padma Bhushan.

Looking quite dapper in a bandhgala, Aamir accepted his award from Indian president Pratibha Patil. He didn't stay around to interact with people after the awards ceremony, but hey, at least he was there.

At the ceremony, music maestro A R Rahman also received the Padma Bhushan award, while cricketer Virendra Sehwag and badminton player Saina Nehwal were honoured with the Padma Shri. Looking quite dapper in a bandhgala, Aamir accepted his award from Indian president Pratibha Patil.

He didn't stay around to interact with people after the awards ceremony, but hey, at least he was there. At the ceremony, music maestro A R Rahman also received the Padma Bhushan award, while cricketer Virendra Sehwag and badminton player Saina Nehwal were honoured with the Padma Shri.

Aamir Khan is known for not attending film award functions, and even though he's won awards for his movies, he's not been at the events to collect them. But this was a different kind of awards ceremony.

It was the presentation of the Padma awards, among the highest honours in India. The awards are presented by the Indian president, and Aamir Khan was in New Delhi yesterday (March 31) to collect his Padma Bhushan.

Looking quite dapper in a bandhgala, Aamir accepted his award from Indian president Pratibha Patil. He didn't stay around to interact with people after the awards ceremony, but hey, at least he was there.

At the ceremony, music maestro A R Rahman also received the Padma Bhushan award, while cricketer Virendra Sehwag and badminton player Saina Nehwal were honoured with the Padma Shri. Aamir Khan is known for not attending film award functions, and even though he's won awards for his movies, he's not been at the events to collect them.

But this was a different kind of awards ceremony. It was the presentation of the Padma awards, among the highest honours in India.

The awards are presented by the Indian president, and Aamir Khan was in New Delhi yesterday (March 31) to collect his Padma Bhushan. Looking quite dapper in a bandhgala, Aamir accepted his award from Indian president Pratibha Patil.

He didn't stay around to interact with people after the awards ceremony, but hey, at least he was there. At the ceremony, music maestro A R Rahman also received the Padma Bhushan award, while cricketer Virendra Sehwag and badminton player Saina Nehwal were honoured with the Padma Shri.

Aamir Khan is known for not attending film award functions, and even though he's won awards for his movies, he's not been at the events to collect them. But this was a different kind of awards ceremony.

It was the presentation of the Padma awards, among the highest honours in India. The awards are presented by the Indian president, and Aamir Khan was in New Delhi yesterday (March 31) to collect his Padma Bhushan.

Looking quite dapper in a bandhgala, Aamir accepted his award from Indian president Pratibha Patil. He didn't stay around to interact with people after the awards ceremony, but hey, at least he was there.

At the ceremony, music maestro A R Rahman also received the Padma Bhushan award, while cricketer Virendra Sehwag and badminton player Saina Nehwal were honoured with the Padma Shri. Aamir Khan is known for not attending film award functions, and even though he's won awards for his movies, he's not been at the events to collect them.

But this was a different kind of awards ceremony. It was the presentation of the Padma awards, among the highest honours in India.

The awards are presented by the Indian president, and Aamir Khan was in New Delhi yesterday (March 31) to collect his Padma Bhushan. Looking quite dapper in a bandhgala, Aamir accepted his award from Indian president Pratibha Patil.

He didn't stay around to interact with people after the awards ceremony, but hey, at least he was there. At the ceremony, music maestro A R Rahman also received the Padma Bhushan award, while cricketer Virendra Sehwag and badminton player Saina Nehwal were honoured with the Padma Shri.

Aamir Khan is known for not attending film award functions, and even though he's won awards for his movies, he's not been at the events to collect them. But this was a different kind of awards ceremony.

It was the presentation of the Padma awards, among the highest honours in India. The awards are presented by the Indian president, and Aamir Khan was in New Delhi yesterday (March 31) to collect his Padma Bhushan.

Looking quite dapper in a bandhgala, Aamir accepted his award from Indian president Pratibha Patil. He didn't stay around to interact with people after the awards ceremony, but hey, at least he was there.

At the ceremony, music maestro A R Rahman also received the Padma Bhushan award, while cricketer Virendra Sehwag and badminton player Saina Nehwal were honoured with the Padma Shri (less)

I am really jealous that I couldn't think of it," Varma posted on Johar's Twitter page. Johar replied : "Thanks Ramu!!!" The two directors have distinctly different styles of filmmaking.

While Johar's forte is romantic dramas, Verma is known for his horrors and thrillers and they never fall short of taking a dig at each other often. Just yesterday Karan posted on his Twitter page, 'Kudos to Saina Nehwal!! Not that I follow badminton but just watching the pride on her parents face was beyond victory! You go girl!!!' To this, Ramu wrote, 'Well karan its all about parents,' maybe taking a dig at the tagline for KJo's 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham' ' 'It's all about loving your parents'.

But Karan only replied, 'Yes Ramu and family values..

..

' Filmmakers Ram Gopal Verma and Karan Johar are mostly at loggerheads, but for a change RGV has complimented Johar for the title of his upcoming film 'I Hate Luv Storys'."Hey Karan 'I Hate Luv Storys' is the best ever title from you.

I am really jealous that I couldn't think of it," Varma posted on Johar's Twitter page. Johar replied : "Thanks Ramu!!!" The two directors have distinctly different styles of filmmaking.

While Johar's forte is romantic dramas, Verma is known for his horrors and thrillers and they never fall short of taking a dig at each other often. Just yesterday Karan posted on his Twitter page, 'Kudos to Saina Nehwal!! Not that I follow badminton but just watching the pride on her parents face was beyond victory! You go girl!!!'To this, Ramu wrote, 'Well karan its all about parents,' maybe taking a dig at the tagline for KJo's 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham' ' 'It's all about loving your parents'.

But Karan only replied, 'Yes Ramu and family values..

..

'Indo-Asian News Service Filmmakers Ram Gopal Verma and Karan Johar are mostly at loggerheads, but for a change RGV has complimented Johar for the title of his upcoming film 'I Hate Luv Storys'."Hey Karan 'I Hate Luv Storys' is the best ever title from you.

I am really jealous that I couldn't think of it," Varma posted on Johar's Twitter page. Johar replied : "Thanks Ramu!!!" The two directors have distinctly different styles of filmmaking.

While Johar's forte is romantic dramas, Verma is known for his horrors and thrillers and they never fall short of taking a dig at each other often. Just yesterday Karan posted on his Twitter page, 'Kudos to Saina Nehwal!! Not that I follow badminton but just watching the pride on her parents face was beyond victory! You go girl!!!'To this, Ramu wrote, 'Well karan its all about parents,' maybe taking a dig at the tagline for KJo's 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham' ' 'It's all about loving your parents'.

But Karan only replied, 'Yes Ramu and family values..

..

'Indo-Asian News Service (less)

Whenever I get a prize, I think this would not have been possible without the constant support of my parents," she said. Shahid was conferred the Teacher's People Magazine Achiever award.

"I feel special. It's really a big achievement when such an eminent set of jury has decided to give me the award," Shahid said.

Filmmaker-poet Gulzar was modest when given the Lifetime Achievement of the Year award. "I don't know what I have done so special.

It's you, the people, (who) make me realise that I have made some contribution to the Indian film industry. I am thankful for that," he said.

Leading advertising photographer Iqbal K. Mohammad got the award in the communication-photography category and Saina Nehwal, the first Indian to win World Junior Badminton Championship was given the achievement award in sports.

"We are hopeful that each edition of the Teacher's Achievement Awards shall inspire and encourage people from all walks of life to strive for accomplishment, that not just add to individual glory but also propel societal growth and well-being," said Matt Shattock, president and CEO, Beam Global Spirit & Wine Inc. Actors Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor bagged the Teacher's Achievement Awards while noted lyricist Gulzar was bestowed the lifetime achievement honour at a function here.

Priyanka, who bagged the award in the entertainment category at an event Saturday night, dedicated the award to her mother. "I am thankful to the jury.

Whenever I get a prize, I think this would not have been possible without the constant support of my parents," she said. Shahid was conferred the Teacher's People Magazine Achiever award.

"I feel special. It's really a big achievement when such an eminent set of jury has decided to give me the award," Shahid said.

Filmmaker-poet Gulzar was modest when given the Lifetime Achievement of the Year award. "I don't know what I have done so special.

It's you, the people, (who) make me realise that I have made some contribution to the Indian film industry. I am thankful for that," he said.

Leading advertising photographer Iqbal K. Mohammad got the award in the communication-photography category and Saina Nehwal, the first Indian to win World Junior Badminton Championship was given the achievement award in sports.

"We are hopeful that each edition of the Teacher's Achievement Awards shall inspire and encourage people from all walks of life to strive for accomplishment, that not just add to individual glory but also propel societal growth and well-being," said Matt Shattock, president and CEO, Beam Global Spirit & Wine Inc. Actors Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor bagged the Teacher's Achievement Awards while noted lyricist Gulzar was bestowed the lifetime achievement honour at a function here.

Priyanka, who bagged the award in the entertainment category at an event Saturday night, dedicated the award to her mother. "I am thankful to the jury.

Whenever I get a prize, I think this would not have been possible without the constant support of my parents," she said. Shahid was conferred the Teacher's People Magazine Achiever award.

"I feel special. It's really a big achievement when such an eminent set of jury has decided to give me the award," Shahid said.

Filmmaker-poet Gulzar was modest when given the Lifetime Achievement of the Year award. "I don't know what I have done so special.

It's you, the people, (who) make me realise that I have made some contribution to the Indian film industry. I am thankful for that," he said.

Leading advertising photographer Iqbal K. Mohammad got the award in the communication-photography category and Saina Nehwal, the first Indian to win World Junior Badminton Championship was given the achievement award in sports.

"We are hopeful that each edition of the Teacher's Achievement Awards shall inspire and encourage people from all walks of life to strive for accomplishment, that not just add to individual glory but also propel societal growth and well-being," said Matt Shattock, president and CEO, Beam Global Spirit & Wine Inc. Actors Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor bagged the Teacher's Achievement Awards while noted lyricist Gulzar was bestowed the lifetime achievement honour at a function here.

Priyanka, who bagged the award in the entertainment category at an event Saturday night, dedicated the award to her mother. "I am thankful to the jury.

Whenever I get a prize, I think this would not have been possible without the constant support of my parents," she said. Shahid was conferred the Teacher's People Magazine Achiever award.

"I feel special. It's really a big achievement when such an eminent set of jury has decided to give me the award," Shahid said.

Filmmaker-poet Gulzar was modest when given the Lifetime Achievement of the Year award. "I don't know what I have done so special.

It's you, the people, (who) make me realise that I have made some contribution to the Indian film industry. I am thankful for that," he said.

Leading advertising photographer Iqbal K. Mohammad got the award in the communication-photography category and Saina Nehwal, the first Indian to win World Junior Badminton Championship was given the achievement award in sports.

"We are hopeful that each edition of the Teacher's Achievement Awards shall inspire and encourage people from all walks of life to strive for accomplishment, that not just add to individual glory but also propel societal growth and well-being," said Matt Shattock, president and CEO, Beam Global Spirit & Wine Inc (less)