Ben Kingsley seeks Indian money for "Taj" in downturn

British actor Ben Kingsley, best known for his Oscar-winning role as Mahatma Gandhi, is looking to India again, this time for financing for another historic Indian role ­ Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.

Kingsley, 65, said the film, titled "Taj", was a dream project for him, but one that would cost up to $27 million ­ money he hopes Indian producers will put up despite the global economic downturn."I am hoping that Indian investors will show some interest in the film," he said in an interview in Goa, where he is attending the International Film Festival of India 2009.

"The reception I have got here in Goa since I arrived has convinced me that this country is special.

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Clinton appoints Pandith United States representative to Muslims

Farah Pandith, originally from Srinagar, has been doing outreach work with Muslims in Europe and Eurasia at the State Department for several years now.

That role significantly expand- ed June 26, when Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appointed her the U.S. representative to Muslim communities globally.

This newly created position announced June 26, requires Pandith to step up her efforts "to engage with Muslims around the world on a people-to-people and organizational level," a press statement said.

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