Thursday, July 31, 2008

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Entertainment News

Sharon Stone's 'karma' may face a $1bn earthquake!

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 03:05 AM CDT

Melbourne, July 31 (ANI): Sharon Stone must be ruing the day she made a backhand comment about China's devastating earthquake being "karma" for its stance on Tibet, especially as she's now facing a 1 billion dollar lawsuit.

Music of B'wood film 'Chamku' released in Mumbai

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 02:05 AM CDT

Music of Bollywood romantic thriller 'Chamku' was released in Mumbai recently. Living legend Dharmendra released the music of the film in a ceremony where Bollywood glitterati were present.

Has Britney Spears fallen for her bodyguard?

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 02:05 AM CDT

London, July 31 (ANI): Pop singer Britney Spears seems to have been smitten by one of her own bodyguards.

Tommy Lee will 'never' give up sex with groupies!

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 02:05 AM CDT

New Delhi, July 31 (ANI): If there's one thing that rocker Tommy Lee has no intention of giving up in his life, it would be having sex with groupies.

Halle Berry tops worst performances poll

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 01:54 AM CDT

London, July 31 (IANS) Oscar winning actress Halle Berry has topped King magazine's worst performances by models turned actresses list of shame thanks to her role in 'Gothika'.

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Congress lashes out at BJP

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 12:15 PM CDT

Congress Party on Wednesday came down heavily on the main opposition for its allegations that the serial blasts that rocked two Indian states is possibly an attempt by the United Progressive Alliance.

China seeks to avoid Olympic drug scandals

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 12:15 PM CDT

With just over a week to go before the start of the 2008 Olympic Games, China will be seeking to avoid a repeat of embarrassing drugs scandals that have become a regular feature of sports ...

Security stepped up along India Nepal border

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 10:15 AM CDT

Security has been stepped up along the Indo Nepal border in Gorakhpur district in the wake of the bomb blasts in Bangalore and Ahmedabad.

Bangladesh gears up for annual floods

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 10:15 AM CDT

People living in the low-laying areas of Bangladesh capital Dhaka are bracing for the annual monsoon flooding as the water levels of the Buriganga River continue to rise.

India to boost security after blasts

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 08:15 AM CDT

Pressure is mounting on the authorities to beef up the intelligence apparatus to counter the series of sophisticated and coordinated bombings across the nation.

Modi announces cash in exchange of culprits

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 08:15 AM CDT

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced that he would be rewarding informers who give information that will lead the authorities to militants who were behind the coordinated ...

Exiled Tibetans protest in New Delhi

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 08:15 AM CDT

Fighting for their freedom against the Chinese occupation of Tibet, hundreds of Tibetan exiles staged a demonstration outside the office of United Nations in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Tibetans take out candlelight vigil against ...

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 03:18 AM CDT

Continuing with their protests against China, Tibetans living in exile took out a candlelight vigil in Dharamsala on Tuesday. With the Olympics approaching, Tibetans are trying to strengthen ...

WTO talks collapse

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 03:17 AM CDT

World Trade Organisation talks in Geneva collapsed on Tuesday over differences on agricultural subsidies between the United States and developing countries, including China, India and Indonesia.

Youth attempts suicide in Jammu

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 03:17 AM CDT

A youth in Jammu attempted suicide to pressurise the state government into restoring the allotment of forest land near the Amarnath cave shrine to the temple trust.

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Business News

Sharp reports better profit on good LCD demand

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 03:15 AM CDT

TOKYO (AP) _ Sharp posted a 2.8 percent rise in profit for the fiscal first quarter Thursday as healthy sales of liquid crystal displays for TVs and solar cells helped offset the damage from a strong yen.

Japan's Nikkei ends up 0.1 pct as drugmakers gain

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 03:08 AM CDT

By Taiga Uranaka

Vishal Retail to raise up to 2 bln rupees via equity

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 03:05 AM CDT

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Discount retailer Vishal Retail Ltd is looking at raising up to 2 billion rupees through share sale to fund its expansion plans, a senior company official said on Thursday.

India gold firm, buying interest moderate

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 03:03 AM CDT

MUMBAI (Reuters) - India's gold prices remained firm on Thursday tracking foreign markets that rebounded from a month's low on bargain hunting, while local demand turned moderate for the upcoming busy season, dealers said.

Mazda profit up on solid vehicle sales growth

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 02:48 AM CDT

TOKYO (AP) _ Fiscal first quarter profit at Mazda, the Japanese automaker affiliated with Ford, surged to 14.98 billion yen (US$140 million) more than sixfold net earnings a year ago on an accounting change and robust vehicle sales in China and Europe.

Oil steady in Asia as Iran nuclear deadline nears

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 02:43 AM CDT

SINGAPORE (AP) _ Oil prices were steady Thursday in Asia after crude jumped more than US$4 overnight as Iran vowed to continue its nuclear program and a U.S. agency reported America's gasoline stocks unexpectedly fell last week.

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Hollywood News

Sharon Stone's 'karma' may face a $1bn earthquake!

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 03:05 AM CDT

Melbourne, July 31 (ANI): Sharon Stone must be ruing the day she made a backhand comment about China's devastating earthquake being "karma" for its stance on Tibet, especially as she's now facing a 1 billion dollar lawsuit.

Tommy Lee will 'never' give up sex with groupies!

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 02:05 AM CDT

New Delhi, July 31 (ANI): If there's one thing that rocker Tommy Lee has no intention of giving up in his life, it would be having sex with groupies.

Has Britney Spears fallen for her bodyguard?

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 02:05 AM CDT

London, July 31 (ANI): Pop singer Britney Spears seems to have been smitten by one of her own bodyguards.

Halle Berry tops worst performances poll

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 01:54 AM CDT

London, July 31 (IANS) Oscar winning actress Halle Berry has topped King magazine's worst performances by models turned actresses list of shame thanks to her role in 'Gothika'.

Having kids, belief in god prompts gay couples to marry

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 01:35 AM CDT

Washington, July 31 (ANI): God fearing gay and lesbian couples who have kids are more likely to legalize their relationship and hold a commitment ceremony, says a new University of Illinois study.

Ronnie Wood banned from seeing wife and girlfriend

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 01:35 AM CDT

London, July 31 (ANI): Rocker Ronnie Wood has been banned from seeing or chatting to his estranged wife Jo or his young Russian girlfriend Katia Ivanova for a month.

'LaBeouf was not drunk during accident'

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 12:44 PM CDT

London, July 30 (IANS) Actress Isabel Lucas's mother is convinced that Hollywood actor Shia Labeouf was not drunk at the time of his car accident last week.

Winehouse not using drugs, claims mother

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 12:44 PM CDT

London, July 30 (IANS) Troubled British Singer Amy Winehouse's mother Janis is adamant that her daughter is no longer using drugs.

Hindu leaders claim victory as 'The Love Guru' falters

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 12:42 PM CDT

New York, July 30 (IANS) Hindu leaders have claimed victory in their campaign against Mike Myers' new film 'The Love Guru' after the movie failed to wow audiences across America.

Sharon Stone faces $1 bn lawsuit for 'karma' remark

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 12:42 PM CDT

London, July 30 (IANS) Hollywood actress Sharon Stone is facing a $1 billion lawsuit from the victims of China's recent earthquake after she controversially blamed the natural disaster on 'karma'.

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Bollywood News

'Katrina Kaif looks perfectly matched with Ranbir Kapoor'

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 01:49 AM CDT

Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Britain-born actress Katrina Kaif, who has carved a niche for herself in Bollywood with five hits in a row, will now be seen with Ranbir Kapoor in Prakash Jha's political thriller 'Rajneeti'. The director says they make a perfect pair.

Indian filmmakers have used Hitchcock cleverly: Columbia professor

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 12:27 AM CDT

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Remember 'Kohra', the 1964 thriller starring Waheeda Rehman and Biswajeet with its memorable soundtrack? It was loosely based on filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock's classics 'Rebecca' and 'Psycho'.

Shiney Ahuja - the good son

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 12:25 AM CDT

Actor Shiney Ahuja, who will be seen in 'Hijack', is busy playing a good son these days. He is set to shift to a new house in Mumbai only for his parents.

Helen plays grandmother again in 'Bachpan'

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 12:24 AM CDT

Bollywood's former dancing queen Helen will be seen after a long hiatus in debutant director Rajiv Sharma's 'Bachpan', a musical family saga seen from the perspective of children.

Katrina loved donning saris in 'Singh Is Kinng'

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 12:22 AM CDT

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Katrina Kaif, Bollywood's new style icon who is usually seen in western clothes, has shot an entire song in saris for 'Singh Is Kinng'. The actress says she loved the experience.

Celebrity baby pics - the latest Hollywood rag

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 11:28 PM CDT

There are increasingly fewer aspects of celebrity life that now remain sacrosanct. Everything and anything personal can be packaged for mass public consumption. At any given moment in Hollywood, some niche is created out of celebrity life that is the rage. For now, it is celebrity baby pictures that are selling for whopping amounts.

Mandira Bedi excited about dancing on TV show

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 10:03 PM CDT

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) After proving herself as an actor and an anchor on the small screen, Mandira Bedi is now all set to shake a leg for Star Plus's special Independence Day show.

I'm single and loving it: Lara Dutta

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 08:58 PM CDT

Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Former beauty queen Lara Dutta says she is enjoying her single status and is no hurry to get into a new relationship as work is keeping her really busy.

A voice stilled

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 02:35 PM CDT

An outpouring of grief followed the death of budding singer Ishmit Singh, the soft-spoken 19-year old boy from Ludhiana who won many hearts along with the winner's trophy on Star Voice of India in 2007. Ishmit drowned while swimming in a resort in Maldives on Tuesday morning. He reportedly had aqua phobia and it is feared that he went too deep into the water.

We will block 'Kuselan' release in Karnataka: Kannada activists

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 01:35 PM CDT

Bangalore, July 31 (IANS) Activists here Wednesday vowed to block the release of the forthcoming Rajnikanth-starrer 'Kuselan' in Karnataka, saying the Tamil superstar should apologise for his 'anti-Kannadiga' statements.

Entertainment-The Times of India

Entertainment-The Times of India

Ayesha Takia is getting married

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Ayesha Takia and beau Farhan Azmi have finally decided to formalise their relationship. The wedding is likely to take place by the end of this year.

Imran with Aamir again

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Imran Khan will be seen in Aamir's 'Delhi Belly' too.

Carla wants to be next Jackie Kennedy

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Carla Bruni has said that she sees herself as Jackie Kennedy Onassis, another First Lady who achieved style icon status.

Lara’s new love

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Even while working on several films right now, Lara Dutta is making time to indulge in diving, her new passion.

Geeta clears the air over Bhajji

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'Good friends' cricketer Harbhajan Singh and actress Geeta Basra, are the talk of Mumbai.

Jennifer Garner's blast from the past

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The actress hinted at a raunchy past in a new ad for skincare.

Rucha’s ticket to Bollywood!

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The actress will be seen opposite singer Abhijeet Sawant in a film.

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

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Muslims in India protest against the acts of ...

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 11:46 AM CDT

Muslims took to streets in city New Delhi on Tuesday to protest against last week's serial bomb blasts in Bangalore and Ahmedabad allegedly by Islamic militants.

RBI hikes CRR by 25bps to percent

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 11:45 AM CDT

Contrary to market expectations, the Reserve Bank of India, in its monetary policy review on July 29, hiked the Cash Reserve Ratio by 25 basis points to 9 percent.

Curfew lifted in Jammu, life remains paralyzed

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 11:45 AM CDT

Despite curfew being lifted in Jammu on Tuesday, life remained paralyzed due to a shutdown for the sixth consecutive day in protest against the Amarnath land transfer order revocation.

10 live bombs found in Surat

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 11:45 AM CDT

Just after a series of bomb blast hit the city of Ahmedabad two days ago; ten live bombs were discovered in Surat on Tuesday.

Serial blasts a political conspiracy: Sushma ...

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 07:15 AM CDT

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushma Swaraj has accused the Congress-led UPA Government of perpetrating the serial blasts in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad to divert attention from the cash of ...

Pakistan desperate to disrupt peace in J and K

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 07:15 AM CDT

As Indian and Pakistani troops exchanged fire in the disputed region of Kashmir for the second time in three days, an Indian Army officer claimed that Pakistanis is using these incursions to ...

Olympic torch passes through Hebei province

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 07:15 AM CDT

As the countdown to Beijing Olympics starts, the controversial Olympic torch made its way through Hebei province on Tuesday.

Security of Muslim Bollywood actors stepped up

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 05:15 AM CDT

Mumbai's Police Commissioner Hasan Gafoor has ordered the security of Muslim Bollywood actors to be beefed up after they were threatened by the terror outfit Indian Mujahideen.

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 05:15 AM CDT

Pakistan PM committed to fighting terrorists

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 05:15 AM CDT

U.S. President George W Bush on Monday praised Pakistan's commitment on fighting extremists along its border with Afghanistan during a meeting in Washington with Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf ...

Business News

Business News

HK Disneyland to benefit from special China visas

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 03:14 AM CDT

HONG KONG (AP) _ Hong Kong Disneyland welcomed a new trade deal Wednesday that could bring millions of tourists from mainland China at a time when the theme park is struggling to boost attendance.

Rupee steady as stocks gain, lower oil helps

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 03:07 AM CDT

MUMBAI (Reuters) - The rupee was rangebound in afternoon trade on Wednesday, boosted by a rise in local shares and lower oil prices, but month-end dollar demand from oil refiners checked sharp gains.

Oil steady above US$122 on worries over US demand

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 02:57 AM CDT

SINGAPORE (AP) _ Oil prices held steady Wednesday in Asia near US$122 a barrel after sliding overnight on expectations that this year's surge in energy costs is undermining U.S. gasoline demand sent crude.

Matsushita plans plant for rechargeable batteries

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 02:52 AM CDT

TOKYO (AP) _ Matsushita Electrical Industrial Co. plans to build a new 100 billion yen (US$950 million) lithium-ion battery plant in western Japan, the Japanese maker of Panasonic electronics products said Wednesday.

Gold near 3-week low on oil, Iran tensions may help

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 02:47 AM CDT

By Lewa Pardomuan

Nintendo reports jump in 1Q profit on hit Wii

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 02:47 AM CDT

TOKYO (AP) _ Nintendo of Japan says its profit for the fiscal first quarter rose 34 percent from a year ago as sales of its hit Wii video game consoles shot up.

Rupee up after rate hike, stocks reverse gains

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 03:23 AM CDT

MUMBAI (Reuters) - The Indian rupee rose from one-week lows on Tuesday after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aggressively tightened policy to rein in double-digit inflation, but heavy losses in local shares and strong dollar demand reversed gains.

Equity markets slump after central bank hikes repo rate

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 03:02 AM CDT

Mumbai, July 29 (IANS) Indian equity markets slumped Tuesday after the Reserve Bank of India raised the repo rate by 50 basis points at its monetary policy announced late in the morning. Capital goods, realty and banking stocks were under heavy selling pressure.

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Bollywood News

Reality of Ishmeet's death dawns on Punjab

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 02:14 AM CDT

Ludhiana, July 30 (IANS) It was just a few months ago - eight to be precise - on a Gurpurab day (the birth anniversary of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev) Nov 24 last year that a simple-looking, soft spoken boy from a middle-class Ludhiana family became an icon for thousands of Punjabis and for the Sikh community.

Music industry shocked by 'Voice of India' Ishmeet Singh's death

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 11:08 PM CDT

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Remembering 'Voice of India' contest winner Ishmeet Singh as a 'wonderful', 'down-to-earth' and 'sincere' person, members of the Indian music industry said they were shocked by the drowning of the 'dynamic singer' in the Maldives.

I'm competent to judge dance show now: Ronit Roy

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 10:36 PM CDT

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Popular TV actor Ronit Roy participated in dance show 'Jhalak Dikhla Jaa' last year and has since then mastered the art. So much so that he is now judging a reality show, 'Aajaa Mahi Vay'.

I didn't want a chocolate hero debut: model Rajneesh Duggal

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 10:11 PM CDT

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Its been nearly five years since Rajneesh Duggal won the Grasim Mr. International title and he's finally set to enter Bollywood now with Vikram Bhatt's '1920'. The popular model says he couldn't have got a better debut.

Southern star Sneha completes 50 films

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 10:03 PM CDT

Bangalore, July 30 (IANS) South Indian actress Sneha, who has acted opposite top stars like Kamal Haasan, Mammooty and Nagarjuna, is all set to complete 50 films with a cameo in Rajnikanth's fortcoming 'Kuselan'.

Now Amitabh plays Abhishek's grandad!

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 09:22 PM CDT

Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan is known to sign on unusual roles and the latest is that the superstar will play his son Abhishek's grandad in Rakeysh Mehra's forthcoming 'Dilli 6'.

Male actors sweat it out for Ekta's 'Mahabharat'

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 09:02 PM CDT

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) The actors in Ekta Kapoor's epic soap 'Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki' say they had to hit the gym regularly and work out hard to suit their macho roles in the period drama.

Splitsville

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 02:55 PM CDT

It's the season of break-ups in Bollywood. Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, Harman Baweja and Priyanka Chopra, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor - all seem headed toward singledom again. What's different is that this time it's the women taking the call. While Katrina is 'sick' of boyfriend Salman's chaotic ways,Kareena has had it with lover Saif's possessiveness, and Priyanka has been avoiding her recently-launched boyfriend Harman's calls.

Amritraj returns

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 02:55 PM CDT

Brandon Routh, who played Superman and Clark Kent in Superman Returns, will play supernatural private investigator Dylan Dog in Ashok Amritraj's forthcoming film, Dead Of Night, based on the best-selling Italian comic-book series ,Dylan Dog.

Rajnikanth urges trouble-free 'Kuselan' release in Karnataka

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 09:57 AM CDT

Bangalore, July 29 (IANS) Tamil superstar Rajnikanth has written to the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) to ensure that his forthcoming film 'Kuselan' is released in the state without any problems since many groups were against it, alleging that he had made 'anti-Kannadiga' statements.

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Entertainment News

Women end up the sadder sex by midlife

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 03:05 AM CDT

Washington, July 30 (ANI): They start out as happy young adults but by midlife, women wind up being the sadder sex, courtesy their failed bid to achieve life goals, according to a new study.

Miley Cyrus not quitting Hannah Montana: Disney bosses

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 03:05 AM CDT

Washington, July 30 (ANI): Disney Bosses have played down reports that the new season of Hannah Montana will also be its last - despite teen sensation Miley Cyrus admitting it's time the show ended.

Condom company approaches teen actress Miley Cyrus for endorsement

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 02:16 AM CDT

London, July 30 (IANS) Teen actress Miley Cyrus, who has been sponsoring various products, was also approached by a condom company.

Jennifer Garner hints of wild past

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 02:16 AM CDT

London, July 30 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Garner, who appeared in the hit movie '13 going on 30', hinted at a raunchy past in a new ad for skincare.

Rhys Ifans dating another of Jude Law's ex-girlfriends

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 02:16 AM CDT

London, July 30 (IANS) British actor Rhys Ifans has been seen getting intimate with Kimberly Stewart, who was also involved with actor Jude Law.

I don't see 'Valerie' as a Zutons hit anymore, says McCabe

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 02:15 AM CDT

London, July 30 (IANS) Zutons' singer Dave McCabe admits that they cannot consider the song 'Valerie' their own after it became much more successful when Mark Ronson and Amy Winehouse sang it.