Bollywood Newsroom: Jul 30, 2008

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

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

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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.

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.

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.

Hollywood News

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.

Brendan Fraser looking forward to turning 40

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 02:09 AM CDT

London, July 30 (IANS) Actor Brendan Fraser, who will be seen in part three of the 'Mummy' series, says he is looking forward to turning 40 on Dec 3.

Amy Winehouse leaves hospital

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 01:05 AM CDT

Washington, July 30 (ANI): Troubled singer Amy Winehouse has been discharged from hospital after being treated for reaction to medication.

Winehouse's father alleges a friend spiked her drink

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 12:44 AM CDT

London, July 30 (IANS) Troubled British singer Amy Winehouse's father Mitch is convinced that one of her friends had spiked her drink with the killer drug ecstasy and he wants to find that person.

Madonna's brother accuses her of straining relationship

Posted: 30 Jul 2008 12:36 AM CDT

London, July 30 (IANS) Pop superstar Madonna's estranged brother Christopher Ciccone is accusing her of putting a strain on his relationship with their father by forcing the father to choose between the feuding siblings.

Carla Bruni gives her music to French ministers

Posted: 29 Jul 2008 11:32 PM CDT

Paris, July 30 (DPA) Apparently not too shy to carry out some high-profile public relations on her own, France's First Lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, has presented each cabinet minister with a copy of her latest recording, the daily Le Figaro reported.