Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Bollywood News

Bollywood News

Imran turns a baddie in 'Kidnap'

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:21 AM CDT

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) After the 'Dhoom' series, director Sanjay Gadhvi returns with crime thriller "Kidnap". Releasing Thursday, the film starring Imran Khan is about a young guy who masterminds a series of events and circumstances that force a rich man to commit crimes to save his daughter, who has been kidnapped.

Smoking scenes in movies has Bollywood divided

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 11:04 PM CDT

Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) From Oct 2, the government will introduce its new no-smoking policy. Most Bollywood personalities like Saif Ali Khan, Shabana Azmi and Akhshaye Khanna welcome this move, but some feel it would be unfair to ban smoking in movies.

'Kidnap' lacks composer Pritam's signature style

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 10:27 PM CDT

Film: 'Kidnap'; Music Director: Pritam Chakraborty: Lyricist: Mayur Puri; Singers: Sukhwinder Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan, Akriti Kakkar, Adnan Sami, Sandeep Vyas, Suzie Q, Shreya Ghoshal; Rating: **

Those who work for an image are not actors: Kay Kay Menon

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 09:16 PM CDT

Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) Versatile Kay Kay Menon, who will be seen as a villain in forthcoming fantasy film 'Drona', doesn't believe in image and says those who stick to certain kinds of screen image are not good actors.

'Kites' brings out Hrithik's sensuous side

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 08:49 PM CDT

Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) Hrithik Roshan sizzles with Latin actress Barbara Mori in 'Kites'. The film by Anurag Basu is being touted as featuring the Bollywood superhero's most sensuous role till date.

Maran's film released in Azhagiri's stronghold

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 05:44 PM CDT

The maiden venture of Sun Group's new arm Sun Pictures, Kathalil Vizhunden (falling in love), has finally been released in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu, after a delay that once seemed indefinite due to pressure from M K Azhagiri, son of Chief Minister M Karunanidhi.

Junior Bachchan promises an unforgettable tryst with people of Ahmedabad

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 05:44 PM CDT

He came here asking Amdavadis to fall in love with Drona and went with a promise that he'll talk to his father about bringing 'The Unforgettable Tour' to Ahmedabad.

Fourth coming?

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 02:15 PM CDT

Although Sara Khan and Ali Merchant have been denying that they are a part of Nach Baliye 4, sources reveal that they will enter the show as wild card entries in the fourth week.

Kareena Kapoor denies turning producer

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 12:51 PM CDT

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Monday dismissed reports that she had turned a producer.

Saif Ali Khan tenders apology to the media

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 10:35 AM CDT

Patiala, Sept 29 (PTI) Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan today apologised to the local media fraternity and reached a compromise with it a day after his security staff was embroiled in a skirmish

SEBI: no change in short sell rules

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 12:42 AM CDT

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Tuesday said it did not have concerns that institutional investors were short-selling stocks and added that no change in the rules governing short selling was expected.

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Oil falls below $94 after dive on financial turmoil

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:56 AM CDT

By Fayen Wong

Gold trade sees modest rise ahead, possible spike

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:45 AM CDT

By Chikafumi Hodo and Jonathan Leff

Private equity firms buy Lehman's Neuberger Berman

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:39 AM CDT

By Megan Davies

No settlement issues with stock exchanges: SEBI chief

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:35 AM CDT

New Delhi, Sept 30 (ANI): SEBI Chairman C.B. Bhave today said that SEBI is closely monitoring markets and has verified with stock exchanges that there are no settlement issues.

Kashmiri Pashmina patented by the Indian Government

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:35 AM CDT

In a significant move the Government of India has patented the traditional Kashmiri Pashmina shawl to prevent its imitation that has been causing heavy losses to the weavers in the valley.

US bailout blow triggers stampede to safety

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:25 AM CDT

By Tony Munroe

ICICI Bank has sufficient liquidity - RBI

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:21 AM CDT

MUMBAI (Reuters) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Tuesday that ICICI Bank has sufficient liquidity to meet the needs of its depositors, and that the bank and its subsidiary banks abroad were well capitalised.

Nikkei hits three-year low on Wall Street's heavy selloff

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:20 AM CDT

Tokyo, Sep 30 (DPA) Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average tumbled to a three-year low Tuesday after a massive selloff overnight on Wall Street.

BSE Sensex turns positive after hitting 2-yr low

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:11 AM CDT

NEW DELHI (Reuters) The BSE Sensex turned positive on Tuesday afternoon as investors chased bargains in the battered market, with a recovery in some Asian markets also helping sentiment.

Cadbury recalls chocolates amid fear of contamination from toxic Chinese milk

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:05 AM CDT

Melbourne, September 30 (ANI): Confectionery giant Cadbury has decided to withdraw products manufactured in its Beijing factory from the market, following fears of contamination from toxic Chinese milk.

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India Reliance eyes tax changes for local ...

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 09:42 PM CDT

Petroleum Secretary R.S. Pandey said on Monday that India's Reliance Industries wants tax changes to make diesel sales from its export-oriented refinery commercially viable in the domestic market.

EU India summit opens in Marseille

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 09:41 PM CDT

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh interacted with top European Union officials in the French port of Marseille on Monday at a summit hosted by French President Nicolas Sarkozy.

BSE sheds points on global financial crisis

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 09:41 PM CDT

The Bombay Stock Exchange on Monday provisionally fell 3.87 percent as a spreading global financial crisis kept investors nervous.

Namaste India fest brings India Japan closer

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 09:40 PM CDT

Cultural ties between India and Japan have taken a giant leap forward with Tokyo hosting the two-day Namaste India 2008 festival at the weekend.

Police defuses 17 crude bombs found in Ahmedabad

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 09:16 PM CDT

The police in Gujarat defused 17 crude bombs found in a garbage dump on Monday.

India, Russia discusses bilateral Defence ...

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 11:15 AM CDT

India and Russia on Monday discussed strengthening of bilateral defence cooperation at their inter-governmental commission and decided extending the commission's term for another 10 years till 2020.

Russian Defence minister meets A K Antony

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 08:16 AM CDT

Russian Defence minister Anatoly Serdyukov met his Indian counterpart A.K. Antony in New Delhi on Monday.

Muslims shop for Eid ul Fitr celebrations

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 08:16 AM CDT

With Eid -ul-Fitr festival round the corner to celebrate the completion of holy month of fasting.

Police seizes 14 sacks of ammonium nitrate

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 08:16 AM CDT

Police seized 14 sacks of ammonium nitrate, a chemical used in the recent spate of bomb blasts in the country.

Shantanu and Nikhil showcased their collections

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 08:15 AM CDT

Nikhil and Shantanu the leading fashion designers set the ramp on fire with their collection on the last day of the Chivas fashion tour in Mumbai on Sunday.

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Paul Newman leaves behind extraordinary legacy

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:35 AM CDT

Washington, September 30 (ANI): Legendary actor and humanitarian Paul Newman, who passed away at 83 after longed cancer battle, has left behind an extraordinary legacy.

Dennis Quaid finds Meg Ryan's infidelity charge 'unbelievable'

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:35 AM CDT

Washington, September 30 (ANI): Hollywood star Dennis Quaid has confessed that he finds ex-wife Meg Ryan's public talk about their divorce 'unbelievable' - especially while promoting her new movie 'The Women'.

Hugh Hefner's girlfriend admits Sarah Palin is 'hot' Playboy material!

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:35 AM CDT

Melbourne, Sept 30 (ANI): Hugh Hefner's 'ditzy' girlfriend Kendra Wilkinson has admitted that Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin is a 'hot' Playboy material.

Ginger Spice pens her first screenplay

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:05 AM CDT

London, Sep 30 (ANI): After carving a niche as an accomplished popstar, Geri Halliwell has added new entry on her CV - movie expert.

Macca 'The Fireman' set to release 'Electric Arguments' album

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:05 AM CDT

London, Sept 30 (ANI): Veteran singer Sir Paul McCartney is set to release an electrifying dance record.

Paris Hilton' new BFF: Ellen DeGeneres

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:05 AM CDT

Washington, Sep 30 (ANI): It seems Paris Hilton has found herself a new BFF (Best Friends Forever): Ellen DeGeneres.

Clooney doesn't regret 'Batman' movie

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 01:58 AM CDT

London, Sep 30 (IANS) Hollywood star George Clooney says he doesn't regret his stint as Batman, even if it was a flop because the caped crusader role was his biggest break.

Now Geri Halliwell becomes screenplay writer

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 01:48 AM CDT

London, Sep 30 (IANS) Former Spice Girls Geri Halliwell has penned her first screenplay and says it was very easy to write it.

'Gulabi Talkies' only Indian feature in Abu Dhabi film fest

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 12:01 AM CDT

Dubai, Sep 30 (IANS) Girish Kasaravalli's Kannada movie 'Gulabi Talkies' is the only Indian entry in the feature section of this year's Middle East International Film Festival (MEIFF).

Dennis Quaid hits back at Meg Ryan

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 06:26 PM CDT

London, Sep 30 (IANS) Hollywood actress Meg Ryan's ex-husband Dennis Quaid has angrily hit back at the actress after she accused him of cheating on her throughout their marriage.

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Entertainment News

Hugh Hefner's girlfriend admits Sarah Palin is 'hot' Playboy material!

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:35 AM CDT

Melbourne, Sept 30 (ANI): Hugh Hefner's 'ditzy' girlfriend Kendra Wilkinson has admitted that Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin is a 'hot' Playboy material.

Paul Newman leaves behind extraordinary legacy

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:35 AM CDT

Washington, September 30 (ANI): Legendary actor and humanitarian Paul Newman, who passed away at 83 after longed cancer battle, has left behind an extraordinary legacy.

Dennis Quaid finds Meg Ryan's infidelity charge 'unbelievable'

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:35 AM CDT

Washington, September 30 (ANI): Hollywood star Dennis Quaid has confessed that he finds ex-wife Meg Ryan's public talk about their divorce 'unbelievable' - especially while promoting her new movie 'The Women'.

Macca 'The Fireman' set to release 'Electric Arguments' album

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:05 AM CDT

London, Sept 30 (ANI): Veteran singer Sir Paul McCartney is set to release an electrifying dance record.

Ginger Spice pens her first screenplay

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:05 AM CDT

London, Sep 30 (ANI): After carving a niche as an accomplished popstar, Geri Halliwell has added new entry on her CV - movie expert.

Paris Hilton' new BFF: Ellen DeGeneres

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:05 AM CDT

Washington, Sep 30 (ANI): It seems Paris Hilton has found herself a new BFF (Best Friends Forever): Ellen DeGeneres.

Entertainment-The Times of India

Entertainment-The Times of India

Katrina prefers non-

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Kat says she likes spending time with her 'friends' and most of them have nothing to do with the film industry.

Minissha : Out of the comfort zone

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Minissha Lamba, who has gone in for a sizzling image makeover for her forthcoming film, tells TOI what it means to her.

Heather Mills keen to strip for PETA

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Sir Paul McCartney's ex-wife is keen on stripping for a campaign for animal rights activists PETA.

I am in complete awe of dad:Abhishek

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Abhishek Bachchan talks about dad Amitabh Bachchan and his upcoming film in an exclusive TOI interview.

Jessica, Timberlake's public lip-lock

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The celebrity couple were shot kissing passionately in a back alley of Rome

Why didn’t Abhi’s Delhi trip happen?

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Actor Abhishek Bachchan cancelled his Delhi trip on Sunday to promote his latest film 'Drona', after Saturday's blast.

Ashlee can't sleep sans teddies

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Ashlee Simpson reveals that she cannot sleep without the hundreds of teddy bears she has recieved since she made her pregnancy public.

'I can look glamorous'

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...avers Shama Sikander who otherwise has an image of a girl-next-door.

Monday, September 29, 2008

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Indian PM arrives in France

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 10:45 AM CDT

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived in France on Sunday for striking civil nuclear cooperation agreement with France.

Indian PM on the latest terror attack in New Delhi

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 10:45 AM CDT

Expressing deep shock and anger against the latest terrorist attack in New Delhi, Indian Prime Minister has admitted the fallacies in the system to combat terrorism.

Genome sequencing will help to identify ...

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 09:45 AM CDT

day, the second day of the 13th International Human Genome Meet in Hyderabad Dr.Samir Brahmachari.

Fashion designers set the ramp on fire

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 07:45 AM CDT

Fashion designers Raghvendera Rathore and Vikram Phadnis rocked the ramp with their sombre and vibrant collections respectively during a fashion show in Mumbai.

People throng sweet shops for sweet bread

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 07:15 AM CDT

People in Jaipur thronged the sweet shops for 'Sheermal' or sweet bread, which is prepared for the auspicious Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Mixed reaction among the Indian political parties

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 07:15 AM CDT

Ruling congress party is upbeat about the approval by the U.S. House of Representatives to, main opposition, Bharatiya Janata Party or BJP and the former communist allies express their ...

Singh says deal on verge of fruition

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 07:15 AM CDT

The U.S. House of Representatives on Saturday approved an agreement to end the three-decade ban on U.S. nuclear trade with India.

India accuses Pakistan of aiding infiltration bid

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 03:45 AM CDT

India on Saturday accused Pakistani forces of providing fire cover for Muslim militants attempting to sneak into its disputed Kashmir region.

BLAST UPDATE

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 03:45 AM CDT

A bomb exploded in a crowded market in New Delhi on Saturday, killing a young boy and wounding 22 others. Police cordoned off the blast site to keep away a crowd of hundreds of people.

Srikanth appointed India's chief cricket selector

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 03:45 AM CDT

Former Indian batsman Srikanth, who was dropped as captain after seeking better payments for his peers in his playing days, was named chief selector by the Indian Cricket Board on Saturday.

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Business News

Banco signs contracts with 3 US cos in Jul-Sep

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 01:46 AM CDT

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Auto parts maker Banco Products India Ltd has finalised contracts with three US-based auto wholesalers in the July-September quarter, marking its entry into the U.S. market, Chairman Vimal K Patel said.

GLOBAL MARKETS - Bank crisis weighs on euro; Asia stocks fall

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 01:44 AM CDT

By Kevin Plumberg

Rupee weakens by another 38 paise in early trade

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 01:36 AM CDT

Mumbai, Sep 29 (PTI) The Indian rupee fell by 38 paise to 46.92/93 against the US currency in the morning trade today on heavy month-end dollar demand amid bearish equity markets.

Reliance may supply diesel to govt firms

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 01:35 AM CDT

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Reliance Industries is willing to supply diesel to state-run oil marketing firms if the government amends tax rules to make sales attractive for the export-focused firm, the oil secretary said on Monday.

Benelux govts rescue Fortis to avert U.S. contagion

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 01:32 AM CDT

By Antonia Van De Velde and Marcin Grajewski

Asian markets fall on doubts about US bailout, 2nd Ld-Writethru, AS

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 01:30 AM CDT

TOKYO (AP) _ Asian stock markets fell Monday amid investors skepticism that the tentative deal reached in Washington over a US$700 billion bank bailout would quickly resolve the bad debt crisis.

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Bollywood News

Saif Ali Khan in assault trouble in Punjab

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 12:15 AM CDT

Patiala (Punjab), Sep 29 (IANS) Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan found himself in trouble Monday after the Government Railway Police (GRP) registered a case against him and four others of a film unit for allegedly assaulting a photojournalist.

'Hello' needed a star like Salman: Atul Agnihotri

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 11:55 PM CDT

Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Actor-turned-director Atul Agnihotri says he cast brother-in-law Salman Khan in his forthcoming film 'Hello' not to increase its commercial value, but because the character in the movie demanded a star like him.

I can even look good in a bikini: Gul Panag

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 11:23 PM CDT

Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Former Miss India Gul Panag, mostly seen in de-glamorised acting roles, recently caught public attention by posing in a black lingerie for the cover page of Maxim, a magazine for men. Gul said she did it to show off the 'glamorous and real side' of her personality.

Conflicts, rifts cast shadow over Malayalam film industry

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 10:47 PM CDT

Chennai, Sep 29 (IANS) Film technicians are fighting with one another, producers and exhibitors are at loggerheads - differences of opinion between various film bodies have cast a shadow over the Malayalam film industry. And if the problems persist, movies worth Rs.1.8 billion will get stuck, say industry watchers.

No room for errors in street magic, says magician Ugesh Sarcar

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 09:34 PM CDT

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) He bends spoons and forks with the gaze of his eyes, gets the initials of the name of a stranger he has just met appear magically on his arm, and can even read your mind. Meet street magician Ugesh Sarcar, who is creating waves on UTV's Bindass channel with his '3rd Degree' show.

I'm single, Riteish is just a friend: Genelia

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 08:41 PM CDT

Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Genelia D'Souza, Imran Khan's petite and perky co-star in 'Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na', brushes off rumours of any relationship with Riteish Deshmukh with a 'we're just friends.'

Golden touch

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 03:10 PM CDT

Partly based on his own experience in life, Goldie Behl's forthcoming release Drona is about discovering one's destiny. 'The idea behind making this film was simple and basic. I am sure everybody thinks that way,' says Goldie who was brave enough to visualize his thoughts on the big screen.

Singh is very in

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 03:10 PM CDT

Easy lies the head that wears a turban in B-town these days. Let's make that heads. After Akshay Kumar's superhit turn in Singh is Kinng, the pagdi will sit on the heads of Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Saif Ali Khan and, maybe, Ranbir Kapoor.

Many claims over Kannada hit's Tamil remake

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 10:32 AM CDT

Chennai, Sep 28 (IANS) Confusion over the ownership of a Kannada film's Tamil remake rights has resulted in a series of complaints being lodged with the Tamil Film Producers' Council (TFPC), sources said Sunday.

My Delhi trip would have affected security: Abhishek

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 08:56 AM CDT

Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan, who cancelled his Delhi trip Sunday to promote 'Drona' after Saturday's blast in the capital, says it was a precautionary measure and his presence would have lead to more pressure on security personnel.

Entertainment-The Times of India

Entertainment-The Times of India

How Abhi and Ash learned to fight...

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While Aishwarya Bachchan was seen handling a sword in 'Jodhaa Akhbar', hubby Abhishek will be seen doing the same in 'Drona'.

'I'll be linked to my dad next!'

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Riya Sen talks about her alleged link-ups.

Nicole makes public appearance with daughter

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Nicole Kidman made her public appearance with daughter Sunday Rose in London.

I have no time for love: Genelia

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Genelia D'Souza is determined to make a bigger impact in her next film opposite Harman Baweja.

Moss' lipstick portrait fetches big bucks!

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Self-portrait by supermodel Kate Moss, drawn in lipstick, has fetched 33,600 pounds at an auction.

Baba’s designer tantrums

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Silver screen actors may be notorious for throwing starry tantrums, but it seems our television actors are also toeing a similar path.