Tamil Nadu bans Da Vinci Code

Tamil Nadu became the fourth Indian state to ban the movie The Da Vinci Code following Nagaland, Gujarat and Goa.

Christians, who form a significant minority in the South Indian state, staged protests at the capital Chennai on Wednesday.


Police officers patrol in front of a Mumbai theater showing 'The Da Vinci Code'. AFP photo from Yahoo News.

"The screening of the film may lead to demonstrations and disturb peace in the state," said an admistratation statement released Wednesday night.

Christians make up less than two percent of India's entire population but constitute the majority or large minorities in some states.

The Da Vinci Code opened to full houses in New Delhi last weekend. Some opponents say the movie mixes in "New Age" beliefs with traditional Christian doctrine, including some aspects of the "Divine Feminine" often linked popularly with Indian culture.



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Wong Kar-Wai: Zhang is bold juror

Cannes Film Festival jury president Wong Kar-Wai said that actress Zhang Ziyi was bold in giving her opinions despite her young age.


Cannes jurors Wong Kar-Wai, Zhang Ziyi and Samuel L. Jackson on May 28. Reuters photo from Yahoo News.

"Even though she's very young, she's made quite a few movies. She's bold in expressing herself, so there isn't an issue of being timid because she's less experienced," Wong said.

Zhang and Wong worked together in the movie 2046 released in 2004.

The Cannes jury announces major awards on Sunday.

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Tiger Woods may be preparing for U.S. Open

Tiger Woods practiced Saturday at Winged Foot golf course, site of next' month's U.S> Open, according to the golfer's official website.

Woods has been on leave from the pro circuit since April when he played the Masters to be with his dying father Earl, who passed away on May 3.


File photo of Tiger Woods with dad Earl in 2005. Canadian Press photo from Yahoo News.

If Tiger wins, it will be his 11th major tournament win bringing him one step closer to Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 major titles.

The world number one player has only one other tournament at Winged Foot, the 1997 PGA Championship where he came in 29th place.


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