Sunday, July 27, 2008

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16 blasts rock Ahmedabad

Posted: 26 Jul 2008 12:45 PM CDT

Sixteen blasts have rocked Ahmedabad killing 18 and injuring over 100 people on Saturday evening.

Serial blasts rock the city of Ahmedabad

Posted: 26 Jul 2008 10:46 AM CDT

A day after the Bangalore serial blasts, 12 blasts rocked Ahmedabad on Saturday evening.

Violent protests continue in Jammu

Posted: 26 Jul 2008 10:45 AM CDT

Agitation in the Hindu-dominated Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir continues to get violent with every passing day.

BJP protests govt's recent deposition on Ram Setu

Posted: 26 Jul 2008 10:45 AM CDT

After loosing the battle of confidence in Parliament, the main opposition has got a new agenda to oppose the government; the Ram Sethu.

India remembers Kargil war heroes

Posted: 26 Jul 2008 10:45 AM CDT

Indian Army on Saturday paid tribute to its 1999 Kargil heroes on the occasion of the Vijay Divas.

Promoting the The Unforgettable Tour in LA

Posted: 26 Jul 2008 08:45 AM CDT

The top stars of Bollywood gathered in Los Angeles on Thursday for a press conference in support of the Unforgettable Tour.

Ninth bomb found and diffused

Posted: 26 Jul 2008 08:45 AM CDT

India's IT Hub was almost getting back to normalcy when, ninth bomb was discovered near the Forum Mall in Koramangala The spot where the bomb was found is not far from Madiwala where two of the ...

Authorities seized skins of wild animals

Posted: 26 Jul 2008 07:16 AM CDT

Authorities in Lucknow seized about four skins of wild animals, including one of a tiger and two gazelles.

Protests continue in Jammu

Posted: 26 Jul 2008 07:15 AM CDT

Protests by the Hindu community continue in Jammu over the government's revocation of an order to transfer forest land to the Amarnath Shrine Board.

Wangoi Police rescue five schoolgirls

Posted: 26 Jul 2008 07:15 AM CDT

Wangoi Police has rescued five schoolgirls who were kidnapped by militants, on Friday.

Business News

Business News

India signs agreement with US to carry out lunar exploration

Posted: 27 Jul 2008 02:28 AM CDT

Silicon Valley, Jul 27 (PTI) India, along with seven other countries, has signed a landmark agreement with the United States to carry out lunar exploration.

India set to become manufacturing hub of luxury brands

Posted: 27 Jul 2008 01:19 AM CDT

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) With disposable incomes increasing in India, the country is poised to become a manufacturing hub for global luxury brands over the next five years, a report to be released Monday by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci) and Yes Bank said.

Federal Bank buys 5 pct in Catholic Syrian Bank - paper

Posted: 27 Jul 2008 01:12 AM CDT

MUMBAI (Reuters) - India's Federal Bank has bought 5 percent shares of unlisted Catholic Syrian Bank (CSB) and is in the process of winning the support of CSB shareholders for a full-fledged takeover, a newspaper reported on Sunday.

India will be Hyundai's small car hub

Posted: 27 Jul 2008 12:49 AM CDT

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The $75-billion Hyundai Motors, the world's fifth largest auto maker, has decided to make India its global hub for small cars, the company's chief executive for the Indian market has said.

U.S. ready to talk about temporary visas at WTO

Posted: 26 Jul 2008 11:09 PM CDT

By William Schomberg and Jonathan Lynn

Blasts will not affect investment climate: Bangalore's industry leaders

Posted: 26 Jul 2008 10:38 PM CDT

Bangalore, July 27 (IANS) The serial bomb blasts that shook India's IT hub Friday will not have any negative impact on Bangalore's reputation as a peaceful city and safe investment destination, industry leaders say.

Bollywood News

Bollywood News

Quality cinema doesn't mean intellectual films: Amol Gupte

Posted: 26 Jul 2008 10:13 PM CDT

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Scriptwriter-filmmaker Amol Gupte says that quality cinema need not necessarily be limited to 'intellectual' films and took the example of the critical acclaim 'Taare Zameen Par' received to drive home his point

Jackie Shroff quits smoking, drinking for 'Sai Baba'

Posted: 26 Jul 2008 09:08 PM CDT

Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) Actor Jackie Shroff, who has worked in nearly 150 films and played diverse roles, now plays spiritual leader Sai Baba in a forthcoming movie. And he even quit smoking and drinking to get into the skin of the character.

Posted: 26 Jul 2008 08:59 PM CDT

HT City bash -

Posted: 26 Jul 2008 03:20 PM CDT

Tinsel town biggies John Abraham, Deepika Padukone, Neil Nitin Mukesh and Sameera Reddy were the stars at the HT City party on friday night at The Sheraton. Their grand entry followed by a tête-à-tête with the lucky winners of the HT City contest kept the guests on their toes. The lucky ones got to shake a leg with John, get a bear hug from Neil or managed to kiss Sameera's hand.

This city rocks

Posted: 26 Jul 2008 03:20 PM CDT

John Abraham sang Jadoo Hai Nashaa Hai; Sameera Reddy tried to look for a man to ask her a question she'd never been asked before so she could bestow a kiss on his cheek; Deepika was thrilled she got a chance to put on her high heeled party shoes; and Neil Nitin Mukesh did a soulful rendition of Jaane Jaan Dhoondta Phir Raha. This, and a lot more happened at the HT City Star Party on Friday night.

UTV ranked among top 20 distributors in North America

Posted: 26 Jul 2008 11:43 AM CDT

Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) Based on the box-office performance in the US movie circuits in the first six months of this year, UTV Motion Pictures, the movie distribution arm of UTV Software, has been ranked among the top 20 distributors of North America, a company official said Saturday.

Film time for children of Delhi

Posted: 26 Jul 2008 10:05 AM CDT

New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): With Delhi growing film savvy, a week long World Kids Film Festival was inaugurated on Friday in a bid to provide some meaningful movie for the capital kids.

Ram Gopal Verma talks about his upcoming film 'Phoonk'

Posted: 26 Jul 2008 09:05 AM CDT

Mumbai, July 26 (ANI): Bollywood director Ram Gopal Verma in Mumbai talks about his upcoming film 'Phoonk' that revolves around supernatural theme.

Himmesh Reshammiya to do another film with Bhatts

Posted: 26 Jul 2008 08:40 AM CDT

Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) Even as he shoots with Pooja Bhatt for their upcoming film "Kajraare" in Jordan, singer-actor Himesh Reshammiya is already planning his next venture with the Bhatts.

'Taare Zameen Par' DVD release delayed abroad, Aamir sorry

Posted: 26 Jul 2008 07:15 AM CDT

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Aamir Khan is happy that Walt Disney Studios has bought the DVD rights of his hit directorial debut 'Taare Zameen Par' in five countries, but has apologised to his fans abroad for the long time it will take for the DVD to hit the markets there.