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Australian miner Energy Resources says it plans to be first to ship local uranium to China

Posted: 25 Jul 2008 03:17 AM CDT

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) _ Energy Resources said Friday it expected this year to be the first Australian miner to export uranium to China more than two years after the government lifted a ban on such sales of the nuclear fuel.

Asia markets fall sharply, tracking Wall Street lower amid US housing, financial worries

Posted: 25 Jul 2008 03:02 AM CDT

HONG KONG (AP) _ Asia stock markets fell sharply Friday as an overnight drop on Wall Street and more concerns about the U.S. housing and financial sectors led many investors to take profits after a recent rally.

Turnover on commodity exchanges jump 33 pct

Posted: 25 Jul 2008 02:47 AM CDT

Commodity exchanges in the country registered a 33.33 per cent jump in their turnover to Rs 13,53,173 crore till July 15 this fiscal as against Rs 10,14,845 crore during the corresponding period last year.

Asia stocks fall, growth fears haunt

Posted: 25 Jul 2008 02:47 AM CDT

Asian stocks fell on Friday, halting a four-day rally, after weak US housing and jobs data and volatility in the financial sector once again reminded investors of the fragile state of the global economy.

Reliance, Tata in race for CTL project

Posted: 25 Jul 2008 02:47 AM CDT

Reliance Industries, Tata Group and Anil Ambani's Reliance Power are among the nearly two dozen firms that have bid for setting up projects to convert coal into oil.

Video News

Video News

Communists justify the expulsion Somnath ...

Posted: 24 Jul 2008 02:31 PM CDT

Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Thursday justified its decision to expel Somnath Chatterjee from the party on disciplinary grounds.

India's moon mission scheduled for September

Posted: 24 Jul 2008 02:31 PM CDT

Following the successful launch of ten satellites from one space vehicle, India now plans to launch Chandrayaan-1.

President calls for enhancing literacy rate

Posted: 24 Jul 2008 02:30 PM CDT

Indian president Pratibha Devisingh Patil calls for increasing the literacy rate especially among women for overall development of the country.

CM of Bihar promises relief even as floods ...

Posted: 24 Jul 2008 02:30 PM CDT

Chief Minister of Bihar promised relief for the people of the flood-affected areas, even as floods continue to cause havoc rendering many villagers homeless.

4 killed, 12 hurt in an explosion in Srinagar

Posted: 24 Jul 2008 09:15 AM CDT

Three children and a woman were killed and more than a dozen civilians wounded in Srinagar on Thursday in a bomb attack.

BJP activists attack house of expelled MP

Posted: 24 Jul 2008 09:15 AM CDT

Angry activists of Bharatiya Janata Party, on Thursday attacked the official residence an expelled Member of Parliament in New Delhi.

Shutdown in Jammu, fresh violence reported

Posted: 24 Jul 2008 05:45 AM CDT

Authorities on Thursday imposed an indefinite curfew in Jammu to control violence that erupted following a youth's suicide in the city. Protesters stone pelted policemen and even dragged one into ...

Pranab calls for a convention on criminal matters

Posted: 24 Jul 2008 05:15 AM CDT

Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said that India would push for a convention on mutual legal assistance among the SAARC nations over criminal matters.

'Yoga Guru' Shilpa Shetty endorses Vodka brand

Posted: 24 Jul 2008 05:15 AM CDT

Shilpa Shetty's stardom is taking her places. Of late, she has been the eye candy of media more for her personal life than for her films. Apart from promoting a healthy lifestyle through yoga, ...

Move over Aish, Preity and Rani

Posted: 24 Jul 2008 03:45 AM CDT

The leading ladies, who ruled the box-office in the late '90s and also earlier in this decade, hardly have any films to talk about now.

Bollywood News

Bollywood News

Bollywood stars a hit on Lahore's billboards

Posted: 25 Jul 2008 02:35 AM CDT

Lahore, July 25 (ANI): Indian film stars are a hit in Pakistan when it comes to advertisements for international brands on huge billboards and hoardings put up at prominent spots across Lahore.

I'd do anything for Amitbah Bachchan: Akshay Kumar

Posted: 24 Jul 2008 10:27 PM CDT

Mumbai, July 25 (IANS) Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, who took time out from the shooting of Sajid Nadiadwala's 'Kambhakt Ishq' in Los Angeles to be part of the Bachchan's Unforgettable tour opening show in Toronto, says he wouldn't mind going out of the way for the Big B.

Sanjay Dutt's solo in 'Alibaug' scrapped

Posted: 24 Jul 2008 09:43 PM CDT

Mumbai, July 25 (IANS) First Sanjay Gupta replaced his good friend Sanjay Dutt with Irrfan Khan in his autobiographical film 'Alibaug' and now is he set to scrap the love song that was recorded in the Munnabhai actor's voice.

Hand-painted sets for 'Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye'

Posted: 24 Jul 2008 08:44 PM CDT

Mumbai, July 25 (IANS) Breaking away from the trend of designing sets with the help of computer graphics, documentary filmmaker Madhureeta Anand has planned hand-painted sets for her first feature film 'Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye'.

To the movies

Posted: 24 Jul 2008 02:20 PM CDT

It's time for the movies. Only this time, the movies are about children. Mumbai-based World Kids Foundation brings to Delhi the week-long Kotak WorldKids International Film Festival in partnership with Hindustan Times. Children in Delhi should get ready for some 'intellectual fun'.

Stars at war

Posted: 24 Jul 2008 02:20 PM CDT

They say it's lonely at the top. If lonely means having no friends that match your stature, they are right. Take the recent Shah Rukh-Salman spat. After years of 'are they rivals, are they friends' speculation, the duo came together recently to celebrate Salman's girlfriend Katrina Kaif's birthday. But unnecessary jibes led to very public fisticuffs between the two. And who should play peacemaker but Aamir Khan in a fitting parody of the reign of the triumvirate.

Abhi's wired

Posted: 24 Jul 2008 02:20 PM CDT

His father is India's most popular blogger, and now Abhishek Bachchan also seems set to join the blogosphere. But until then, Abhi's getting some practice on Facebook.

Ugly Aur Pagli

Posted: 24 Jul 2008 02:20 PM CDT

Kabir (Ranvir Shorey) is a bookworm and a carefree guy whose life goes for a sixer when he meets the quirky Kuhu. He falls in love, knowing little that he'll be dancing to her tune, riding bicycles without seats and wearing stilettos.

Money Hai To Honey Hai

Posted: 24 Jul 2008 02:20 PM CDT

It's the story of six people - happy-go-lucky Bobby, who runs away from home; Lalabhai, who has won a lottery of Rs 1 crore but is still dealing with losses; Gaurav, a copywriter who is fired; Manik, a struggling model; Ashima Kapoor, a successful TV star; and Shruti, a dress designer.

Lakhia on Mission Success

Posted: 24 Jul 2008 02:20 PM CDT

In a season ruled by romance, Apoorva Lakhia is charting a different course. The director is releasing a film on international terrorism, an all-out action flick. He's well aware of the chances he's taking, but then he should know what works - he had a surprise hit with Shootout at Lokhandwala and he's hoping to recreate that magic.

Entertainment News

Entertainment News

Bollywood stars a hit on Lahore's billboards

Posted: 25 Jul 2008 02:35 AM CDT

Lahore, July 25 (ANI): Indian film stars are a hit in Pakistan when it comes to advertisements for international brands on huge billboards and hoardings put up at prominent spots across Lahore.

Middle-aged men are happier than female counterparts

Posted: 25 Jul 2008 02:35 AM CDT

London, July 25 (ANI): Middle-aged men are happier than women in their age group, according to a new study.

Having fat pals can make you put on weight

Posted: 25 Jul 2008 01:35 AM CDT

Washington, July 25 (ANI): Do you have a big belly? Well, one of the key reasons behind the extra flab could be your friends, says a new research, which found that spending time with fat people can increase a person's chances of becoming obese.

Why poor people bank more on lottery tickets

Posted: 25 Jul 2008 01:05 AM CDT

Washington, July 25 (ANI): When it comes to buying lottery tickets, people with lower incomes 'invest' their money more in the game than do the wealthier sections of the society. Now, a new research has shed light on the reasons why low-income lottery players eagerly invest in a product that provides poor returns.

Were Brangelina twins conceived through in vitro?

Posted: 25 Jul 2008 01:05 AM CDT

Washington, July 25 (ANI): Actress Angelina Jolie reportedly conceived her twins through in vitro fertilization.

Hollywood News

Hollywood News

Journalist girlfriend tames Colin Farrell

Posted: 25 Jul 2008 02:26 AM CDT

London, July 25 (IANS) Irish actor Colin Farrell seems to have have left his hell-raising days behind him and looks relaxed and happy in the company of his journalist girlfriend Emma Forrest.

Hannibal Lecter voted No.1 villain

Posted: 25 Jul 2008 02:20 AM CDT

London, July 25 (IANS) Hannibal Lecter, the role played by Anthony Hopkins in 'Hannibal', has been voted the ultimate villain in a survey conducted by lovefilm.com.

Christian Bale urges media to respect his privacy

Posted: 25 Jul 2008 01:21 AM CDT

New York, July 25 (IANS) 'Batman' star Christian Bale is refusing to talk about the recent assault allegations that have affected his promotional trip of his film 'The Dark Knight' and has urged the media to 'respect his privacy'.

Hulk Hogan's daughter plans to bare all for Playboy

Posted: 25 Jul 2008 01:19 AM CDT

London, July 25 (IANS) Wrestler Hulk Hogan's daughter Brooke is considering baring all for Playboy magazine.

Rapper Sean Combs to marry?

Posted: 25 Jul 2008 01:18 AM CDT

London, July 25 (IANS) Rapper Sean Combs is planning to marry singer Cassie, who is 18 years younger than him.

Were Brangelina twins conceived through in vitro?

Posted: 25 Jul 2008 01:05 AM CDT

Washington, July 25 (ANI): Actress Angelina Jolie reportedly conceived her twins through in vitro fertilization.

Pitt-Jolie twins conceived through in-vitro process

Posted: 24 Jul 2008 06:11 PM CDT

Los Angeles, July 25 (DPA) The perfect twins born earlier this month in Paris to the world's perfect couple, were no accident.

Dan In Real Life

Posted: 24 Jul 2008 02:20 PM CDT

Dan Burns (Steve Carell) is a newspaper columnist, widower and father of three girls - Jane, Cara and Lily - whom he keeps under strict supervision. So strict that one of them calls him a 'murderer of love'. But life's about to change. Dan and his daughters take a trip to his parents' home town.

Tommy Lee desperate for Johnny Depp to play him

Posted: 24 Jul 2008 07:05 AM CDT

New Delhi, July 24 (ANI): Motley Crue rocker Tommy Lee desperately wants Johnny Depp to portray him in a movie based on the former's band.

DiCaprio's girlfriend Bar Refaeli to co-host Hilfiger's show

Posted: 24 Jul 2008 07:05 AM CDT

Melbourne, July 24 (ANI): American film actor Leonardo DiCaprio's model girlfriend Bar Refaeli is all set to co-host Tommy Hilfiger's show.

Entertainment-The Times of India

Entertainment-The Times of India

Katrina: Don't ask me about that fight!

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Kat doesn't want to be questioned by the media on what happened between her boyfriend Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan during her birthday party.

Bachchans outplay Federer

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Roger Federer arrived at Hilton Toronto, only to find his regular suite (Federer Suite) occupied by Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai.

Eva Mendes to bare all for lingerie line

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The gorgeous actress will show off her perfect body wearing nothing but Calvin Klein's classy lingerie.

Mallika Sherawat’s got the look

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Mallika Sherawat was worked upon by Rangita Nandy herself.

Posh is spitting fire on Holmes!

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Victoria Beckham is livid over Katie Holmes' copying her signature cropped hair dubbed the 'Pob'.

Where’s the party Shilpa?

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Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra are hosting a party this weekend at St. George Hill Estate, London.

Pammie was first choice for 'X-Files' lead role!

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Pamela Anderson was the original choice to play Agent Dana Scully in ''The X-Files'' before Gillian Anderson did finally.

Neena: It’s still not sunk in that I’m married

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Neena Gupta tied the knot in USA earlier this month... in a surprise wedding!