Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Rupee lower on losses in Asian stx, RBI eyed

Posted: 28 Jul 2008 10:47 PM CDT

MUMBAI (Reuters) - The Indian rupee opened weaker on Tuesday as losses in Asian stocks raised worries of more capital fund outflows from local shares, but traders were awaiting the Reserve Bank of India policy review due at noon.

Business News

Business News

Loss-making Alcatel-Lucent dumps CEO and chairman

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 03:12 AM CDT

By Marcel Michelson

Starbucks to close 61 of its 84 stores in Australia by Aug. 3

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 03:10 AM CDT

SYDNEY, Australia (AP) _ Starbucks will close more than two-thirds of its 84 stores in Australia by the end of the week under a restructuring plan announced Tuesday that will put almost 700 people out of work.

Nomura posts US$712 million net loss in April-June quarter on global market slump

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 03:00 AM CDT

TOKYO (AP) _ Nomura Holdings Inc., Japan's largest securities group, said Tuesday it posted a group net loss of 76.6 billion yen (US$712 million) for the April-June quarter due to a slump in the global equity market.

Auto shares slump after RBI policy

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 02:47 AM CDT

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Shares in India's top vehicle makers slumped on Tuesday after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) tightened policy more aggressively than expected, raising concerns that interest rates on vehicle loans will rise further and slow demand.

Asia stock markets dragged down by Wall Street weakness, financial worries after Merrill loss

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 02:43 AM CDT

HONG KONG (AP) _ Asian markets fell sharply Tuesday on Wall Street's weakness, with anxiety over U.S. housing and financial sectors deepening after investment bank Merrill Lynch & Co. announced a US$5.7 billion loss from bad debt.

Toshiba swings to net loss of US$107.9 million during April-June quarter

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 02:37 AM CDT

TOKYO (AP) _ Japanese electronics maker Toshiba said Tuesday it swung to a net loss of 11.6 billion yen (US$107.91 million) in the April-June quarter due to a slump in semiconductor sales.

Video News

Video News

21 kilograms of heroin seized in New Delhi

Posted: 28 Jul 2008 11:45 AM CDT

The Narcotics Branch of New Delhi police made one of its biggest drug hauls.

PM visits blast sites, amidst calls to boost ...

Posted: 28 Jul 2008 11:45 AM CDT

Indian Prime Minister on Monday visited the damage wreaked in Ahmedabad by bombings that killed 45 people.

Brett Lee upbeat about his music album

Posted: 28 Jul 2008 11:45 AM CDT

The Australian pacer Brett Lee visiting New Delhi on Monday said that he is upbeat about his own music album.

Agitation in Jammu continues despite curfew

Posted: 28 Jul 2008 10:15 AM CDT

Despite curfew people in Jammu continued to protest against the cancellation of land allotted to a Hindu shrine board in Kashmir on the 4th consecutive day.

Shutdown in Surat, after the recovery of live bomb

Posted: 28 Jul 2008 10:15 AM CDT

The city of Surat observed a shutdown on Monday, a day after the police recovered live bomb near a hospital in the city.

Tibetan youth on indefinite hunger strike

Posted: 28 Jul 2008 10:15 AM CDT

The Tibetan Youth Congress who has been fighting for the Free Tibet cause on Monday went on indefinite hunger strike in New Delhi to gather international attention for their freedom struggle.

Pakistanis stage protest against price hike

Posted: 28 Jul 2008 03:15 AM CDT

Hundreds of Pakistanis staged a protest in Karachi on Sunday against soaring prices. Like other developing countries, Pakistan has also been badly hit by surging commodity and petroleum prices.

India on high alert after two days of bombings

Posted: 28 Jul 2008 03:15 AM CDT

India's major cities have been put on high alert following the bombings in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad.

Curfew lifted in Jammu

Posted: 28 Jul 2008 03:15 AM CDT

Curfew has been temporarily lifted in Jammu to allow its residents to shop and stock up on essentials; a day after hundreds of protesters took to streets and clashed with police over the ...

Bollywood set to rock audience with 'Singh is ...

Posted: 28 Jul 2008 01:15 AM CDT

The latest flick from the Bollywood factory promises to floor the Indian masses with its interesting storyline. Directed by Anees Bazmee, the film 'Singh is Kinng' starring action hero Akshay ...

Bollywood News

Bollywood News

Sachin's 'religious' bollywood debut

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 01:37 AM CDT

Sachin Tendulkar will make his Bollywood debut with a cameo role in a film about the miracles of Lord Ganesh.

Percept to release 'Ramchand Pakistani' in India

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 12:09 AM CDT

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Pakistani director Mehreen Jabbar's debut film 'Ramchand Pakistani' is the next in a row to be released in India by Percept Picture Company (PPC) after the hugely popular 'Khuda Kay Liye'.

Spoof on sister Ekta in 'Money Hai...' upsets Tusshar Kapoor

Posted: 28 Jul 2008 11:42 PM CDT

Mumbai, July 29 (IANS) Actress Rakhi Vijayan, who played the air-headed Sweety in Ekta Kapoor's long-running sitcom 'Hum Paanch', had a bitter parting with Balaji Telefilms and it shows up in a spoof on the TV tycoon in the latest comedy 'Money Hai To Honey Hai'.

Harman Baweja plays cricket with star sportsmen for 'Victory'

Posted: 28 Jul 2008 08:55 PM CDT

Mumbai, July 29 (IANS) Making a movie on cricket isn't easy - as Harman Baweja has discovered. The budding actor shared the pitch not only with Rajasthan's seasoned Ranji Trophy players, but also Australian players like Brett Lee and Stuart Clark for 'Victory'.

Star scope

Posted: 28 Jul 2008 02:50 PM CDT

Sanjay Dutt's life has been full of controversies. Whether it was his experiments with drugs, his arrest and subsequent release or, most recently, his marriage to Maanyata, the actor seems unable to have a smooth life. But, he manages to bounce back. Is it in his stars?

Under threat

Posted: 28 Jul 2008 02:50 PM CDT

Bollywood is jittery but closing ranks behind four of its biggest stars in the face of terror threats. Terrorists threats are a dime a dozen in Bollywood movies, say insiders. However this time there's a sense of urgency which has made it the talk of the town.

Rajiv Menon to direct students' short film

Posted: 28 Jul 2008 01:20 PM CDT

Chennai, July 28 (IANS) Celebrated cinematographer and filmmaker Rajiv Menon will direct a short film for the students of a film institute owned by him.

Dhoni and Yuvraj to attend reality show finale

Posted: 28 Jul 2008 10:52 AM CDT

Mumbai, July 28 (IANS) Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and batsman Yuvraj Singh will attend the finals of a children's song and dance reality show 'Chak De Bachche'.

Bret Lee in form for Bollywood debut

Posted: 28 Jul 2008 10:49 AM CDT

New Delhi, July 28(IANS) Australian speedster Brett Lee is geared up to showcase his cricketing skills on the big screen with his Bollywood debut in Manmohan Shetty's 'Victory'.

Bollywood continues to work despite heavy rain

Posted: 28 Jul 2008 10:39 AM CDT

Mumbai, July 28 (IANS) Heavy rains have paralysed normal life here, but the ever- active film industry was working by and large normally Monday, barring a few cancellations in shoots reported from some studios.

Entertainment News

Entertainment News

Liz Hurley turns her farm life into reality show

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 03:05 AM CDT

London, July 29 (ANI): English model Elizabeth Hurley is all set to film a reality TV show regarding life on her farm.

Report: Actress Zhang Ziyi puzzled by protests before Beijing Olympics

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 02:49 AM CDT

HONG KONG (AP) _ "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" star Zhang Ziyi said she is puzzled by the protests against China's human rights record before the Beijing Olympics, a magazine reports.

How to identify the kid most likely to go to school armed

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 02:35 AM CDT

Washington, July 29 (ANI): A new analysis of a 2005 survey of American schoolchildren, conducted by researchers at the Loma Linda University, California, has identified factors that may help pick out kids who are most likely to carry weapons to school.

U.S. tops Australia as most likely destination - survey

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 02:26 AM CDT

SINGAPORE (Reuters Life!) - Travellers have voted the United States as the country they are most likely to visit next, knocking Australia off the top slot, according to a survey by trip advisers Lonely Planet.

Dallas Howard enjoyed working with Christian Bale

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 02:25 AM CDT

London, July 29 (IANS) 'The Dark Knight' star Christian Bale's co-star Dallas Bryce Howard, who plays his wife in the new 'Terminator' movie, says he was the best actor she has ever worked with.

Columbus debunker sets sights on Leonardo da Vinci

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 02:22 AM CDT

By Tim Castle

Hollywood News

Hollywood News

Liz Hurley turns her farm life into reality show

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 03:05 AM CDT

London, July 29 (ANI): English model Elizabeth Hurley is all set to film a reality TV show regarding life on her farm.

How to identify the kid most likely to go to school armed

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 02:35 AM CDT

Washington, July 29 (ANI): A new analysis of a 2005 survey of American schoolchildren, conducted by researchers at the Loma Linda University, California, has identified factors that may help pick out kids who are most likely to carry weapons to school.

Dallas Howard enjoyed working with Christian Bale

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 02:25 AM CDT

London, July 29 (IANS) 'The Dark Knight' star Christian Bale's co-star Dallas Bryce Howard, who plays his wife in the new 'Terminator' movie, says he was the best actor she has ever worked with.

Michelle Williams sacrificed education for music career

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 02:16 AM CDT

London, July 29 (IANS) Former Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams says she sacrificed her education to work on her music career.

Unknown actress complains against paparazzi

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 02:14 AM CDT

London, July 29 (IANS) American actress Shannen Doherty who enjoyed fame very briefly in the early 90s when she starred in the TV show '90210' complained to police about being chased by the paparazzi but the policemen did not know who she was.

Arctic Monkeys going for heavier sound in new album

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 02:06 AM CDT

London, July 29 (IANS) British rock band Arctic Monkeys are working on their third album and are opting for a heavier sound.

Footballer Giggs against players cashing in on celebrity status

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 02:05 AM CDT

London, July 29 (IANS) Welsh football star Ryan Giggs is not happy with players who have cashed in on their celebrity status.

Angelina Jolie to be the next Catwoman?

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 01:35 AM CDT

Washington, July 29 (ANI): 'Lara Croft' actress Angelina Jolie may soon be seen portraying the role of Catwoman in a future 'Batman' movie.

David Walliams has eyes only for new girlfriend

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 01:35 AM CDT

London, July 29 (ANI): English comedian David Walliams was spotted at the Take That musical 'Never Forget' in the company of three stunning women, but he had eyes only for one.

Winehouse rushed to hospital after reaction to medication

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 12:35 AM CDT

Washington, July 29 (ANI): Troubled singer Amy Winehouse was rushed to hospital following an adverse reaction to medication on Monday.

Entertainment-The Times of India

Entertainment-The Times of India

Katrina’s hit parade

Posted:

Katrina, who seems to have become a lucky mascot for Akshay Kumar is all set for her new release. Will she sizzle at the box office again?

Imran: All for Batman

Posted:

Besides Avantika, there's another thing actor Imran Khan is crazy about - Batman movies!

Miley Cyrus to endorse condoms?

Posted:

A condom maker is seeking to ink an endorsement deal with the teen sensation.

Koena bounces back!

Posted:

Koena Mitra finds her feet again after a nose job almost cost her those gorgeous looks last year.

Lara’s new love

Posted:

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

Sienna Miller can't wait to get married

Posted:

The actress is desparate to marry her millionaire boyfriend Balthazar Getty

Lara Dutta loves Embroidery

Posted:

Embroidery is the name of her horse. Lara has been learning horse riding for a while now...

Charlize doesn't want to be a pin-up!

Posted:

Actress Charlize Theron says that she wants to lead her life as a good-natured person, and not be a pin-up.

Roshni's cricket connection

Posted:

TV actress Roshni Chopra says she'd love to make a comeback to cricket. How? Find out...