Friday, August 1, 2008

Entertainment News

Entertainment News

The 'Mummy' might stalk Batman

Posted: 01 Aug 2008 03:07 AM CDT

This is the weekend Batman should get whooped by somebody's mummy.

Kim Kardashian is already planning for her wedding!

Posted: 01 Aug 2008 03:05 AM CDT

London, Aug 1 (ANI): Hollywood socialite Kim Kardashian has caught the marriage bug so badly that she has already started planning her wedding to boyfriend Reggie Bush - even though she is not yet engaged.

Too colourful a past to be politician, says Costner

Posted: 01 Aug 2008 02:50 AM CDT

London, Aug 1 (IANS) Oscar winning Kevin Costner says he would have loved to join politics but his colourful past doesn't allow him to do so.

Ronnie Wood, Rod Stewart continue 30-year-old feud

Posted: 01 Aug 2008 02:49 AM CDT

London, Aug 1 (IANS) Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood and rocker Rod Stewart continue their feud, which is one of the oldest squabbles in rock'n'roll history.

Ishmeet Singh: Adieu to a gentle Sikh, a promising star

Posted: 01 Aug 2008 02:42 AM CDT

Ludhiana, Aug 1 (IANS) Nineteen is a young age to attain celebrity status and definitely too young to die. But that reality of life came home to millions mourning the sudden death of reality singing contest 'Voice of India' winner Ishmeet Singh.

Nepal's porn industry spreads its net

Posted: 01 Aug 2008 02:41 AM CDT

Kathmandu, Aug 1 (IANS) After suffering the stigma of being a nation which sees thousands of its young girls and boys sold to the brothels of neighbouring India, the new republic of Nepal now has another dark distinction - the rise of Nepali porn.

Hollywood News

Hollywood News

Kim Kardashian is already planning for her wedding!

Posted: 01 Aug 2008 03:05 AM CDT

London, Aug 1 (ANI): Hollywood socialite Kim Kardashian has caught the marriage bug so badly that she has already started planning her wedding to boyfriend Reggie Bush - even though she is not yet engaged.

Too colourful a past to be politician, says Costner

Posted: 01 Aug 2008 02:50 AM CDT

London, Aug 1 (IANS) Oscar winning Kevin Costner says he would have loved to join politics but his colourful past doesn't allow him to do so.

Ronnie Wood, Rod Stewart continue 30-year-old feud

Posted: 01 Aug 2008 02:49 AM CDT

London, Aug 1 (IANS) Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood and rocker Rod Stewart continue their feud, which is one of the oldest squabbles in rock'n'roll history.

Nepal's porn industry spreads its net

Posted: 01 Aug 2008 02:41 AM CDT

Kathmandu, Aug 1 (IANS) After suffering the stigma of being a nation which sees thousands of its young girls and boys sold to the brothels of neighbouring India, the new republic of Nepal now has another dark distinction - the rise of Nepali porn.

Katie Holmes lands in the Big Apple for Broadway debut

Posted: 01 Aug 2008 02:35 AM CDT

Washington, Aug 1 (ANI): Katie Holmes was spotted out and about in New York City recently. Holmes has arrived in the Big Apple ahead of her Broadway debut in Arthur Miller's All My Sons.

Jolie's dad just can't stop talking about her

Posted: 01 Aug 2008 02:35 AM CDT

Washington, Aug 1 (ANI): American actress Angelina Jolie's estranged father Jon Voight is at it again, this time talking about the growing number of children in his daughter's life.

Former Bond girl Yeoh loves Daniel Craig

Posted: 01 Aug 2008 01:56 AM CDT

London, Aug 1 (IANS) Actress Michelle Yeoh, who so-starred with Pierce Brosnan in 'Tomorrow Never Dies', loves Daniel Craig and says that he has taken James Bond to a new level and it is more 'down and dirty' now.

Winehouse inspires Guess' autumn, winter range

Posted: 01 Aug 2008 01:55 AM CDT

London, Aug 1 (IANS) Fashion label Guess are about to launch their autumn and winter range with troubled British singer Amy Winehouse as the inspiration.

Now, Bruce Willis lashes out at the paparazzi

Posted: 01 Aug 2008 01:35 AM CDT

New Delhi, Aug 1 (ANI): Hollywood actor Bruce Willis lost his cool with the paparazzi after the they tried to take his picture as he left a medical building in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.

Paris Hilton gives the cold shoulder to John McCain's attack advert

Posted: 01 Aug 2008 01:35 AM CDT

Washington, Aug 1 (ANI): It may be hard to imagine, but the only person who hasn't seen John McCain's anti-Obama advert featuring Paris Hilton, is the heiress herself.

Entertainment-The Times of India

Entertainment-The Times of India

'RK' breathes down Deepika's neck!

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Deepika gets 'RK' tattooed on her neck.

Rab

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Looks like Shah Rukh Khan will prove to be Yash Chopra's lucky charm once again after 'Chak De... India'.

No lesbian kiss for Miley Cyrus

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The teen sensation has refused to mimic the Madonna-Britney kiss with Kate Perry.

Abhiash’s time with family

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Abhi-Ash spent a lot of time with their close freinds and family while on concert.

Eesha in confession mode!

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TOI catches up with Eesha Koppikar in a chit-chat mode.

Halle is the worst performer?

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Yes, thanks to her performance in 'Gothika', Halle Berry has topped King magazine's poll of worst performances by models turned actresses.

Kangana Ranaut gets sexier!

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We hear Kangana is taking special care of her clothes for 'Kites' as she plays the seductress in the film.

Branglina ink grand deal for twins' first pics

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The couple has inked a multimillion-pound deal with a UK mag for the first photos of their twins

Mandy will be dancing with Sreesanth soon

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Mandira Bedi's got her hands full - with movies, anchoring and now, a television show. But, this smart 'cricket chick' says she takes it all in her stride.

Bollywood News

Bollywood News

Ishmeet Singh: Adieu to a gentle Sikh, a promising star

Posted: 01 Aug 2008 02:42 AM CDT

Ludhiana, Aug 1 (IANS) Nineteen is a young age to attain celebrity status and definitely too young to die. But that reality of life came home to millions mourning the sudden death of reality singing contest 'Voice of India' winner Ishmeet Singh.

No script yet for Amitabh: Sriram Raghavan

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 10:07 PM CDT

Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) Master of the thriller Sriram Raghavan, who is set to visit a new genre with an Aishwarya Rai-John Abraham starrer, says like many directors, he too cherishes the thought of working with Bollywood icon Amitbah Bachchan - but doesn't have a suitable script for him.

Chopras haven't held back my money: Kunal Kohli

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 09:34 PM CDT

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Trashing reports that Aditya Chopra of Yash Raj Films refused to share profits earned from the recently released 'Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic', its director Kunal Kohli has termed these 'a lie'.

Most stories about my relationships untrue: Soha

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 09:06 PM CDT

Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) Soha Ali Khan's life seems to have done a turnaround. The city is full of stories of her on-off relationship with Tamil star Siddharth but the actress laughs it all off.

Farewell gift -WMDs?

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 02:50 PM CDT

On Wednesday morning the fashion fraternity woke up to a shocker of a mail from Tarun Tahiliani. The designer who had kept quiet all this while, finally let it out in a no-holds barred email sent to FDCI members, a copy of which is with HT City.

Lights! Action!

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 02:50 PM CDT

She's planning to train for two months in daredevilry. Because plenty of stunts are on the agenda for an action thriller being produced by Studio 18. Katrina Kaif had jumped off a helicopter for Singh is Kinng, but that does not count as 'hardcore action'.

Ugly Aur Pagli

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 02:50 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. When Ugly meets Pagli one cold winter night at Victoria Terminus railway station, his life is turned around in unimaginable ways.

'Kuselan' released in Karnataka after Rajnikant accepts 'mistake'

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 01:09 PM CDT

Bangalore, July 31 (IANS) Superstar Rajnikant's mega Tamil film 'Kuselan' was released in Karnataka Thursday night with two special shows organised for the actor's fans at two theatres here, hours after he accepted his 'mistake' for remarks that had angered Kannada activists.

Rajnikant apologises to Kannada activists for remarks

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 12:41 PM CDT

Chennai/Bangalore, July 31 (IANS) Assuaging the feelings of angry Kannada activists on the eve of the release of his mega movie 'Kuselan', superstar Rajnikant admitted Thursday that he had 'erred in the past, in haste' on his remarks against those opposing a Tamil Nadu drinking water project.

Fans remember Rafi on his 28th death anniversary

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 12:10 PM CDT

Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Nearly a thousand people from various parts of the country gathered here Thursday to observe the 28th death anniversary of one of the greatest Bollywood playback singers, Mohammed Rafi.

Video News

Video News

Mobiles cater to the spiritual needs of users

Posted: 01 Aug 2008 12:16 AM CDT

Mobile content providers in India are expanding their services. besides telephony and games, songs and movies - they are now catering to the spiritual needs of users.

Rare amphibian found in Siliguri

Posted: 01 Aug 2008 12:15 AM CDT

A rare amphibian commonly called 'caecilians' was found after a gap of almost 150 years in Makaibari Tea Estate in Siliguri. Banerjee added that they had found 3-4 more amphibians since then and ...

The best pranksters in the world of Bollywood

Posted: 01 Aug 2008 12:15 AM CDT

B-town may be flooded with sexy stars but when it comes to being naughty in terms of pulling pranks, the list gets selective. Here's a recap of some of the best pranksters in recent times.

Britons in Indian child abuse case released ...

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 12:46 PM CDT

Two Britons acquitted on charges of assaulting young boys in Mumbai, were released from an Indian jail on Wednesday after two years in prison.

India remembers Shahjahan on his death anniversary

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 12:45 PM CDT

A large numbers of visitors thronged the famed Taj Mahal in Agra during the 353rd Urs or death anniversary of Mughal emperor Shahjahan.

Security checks cause problems for lunch box ...

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 12:45 PM CDT

Professional lunch box carriers in Mumbai are facing problems because their tiffins are checked thoroughly by policemen in the wake of the recent bombings.

Book launched on youngest Indian Olympian

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 10:45 AM CDT

Virdhawal Khade, the new swimming sensation is the youngest hopeful to keep the Indian flag aloft in the Beijing Olympics.

India blames U.S. for WTO impasse

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 10:15 AM CDT

After the WTO talks in Geneva collapsed on July 29, Commerce and Trade Minister, Kamal Nath on Thursday blamed the United States for the collapse of the talks but is also hopeful about resumption ...

SAARC foreign ministers begin meeting ahead ...

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 10:15 AM CDT

Foreign ministers of eight South Asian countries began their two-day meeting in the Sri Lankan capital on Thursday.

High alert sounded in malls in terror hit ...

Posted: 31 Jul 2008 07:15 AM CDT

Malls in Ahmedabad have been asked to beef up their security after the city was rocked by a series of coordinated bomb explosions.

Business News

Business News

BoI mulls BPLR, deposit rates hike

Posted: 01 Aug 2008 03:07 AM CDT

Public sector lender Bank of India is considering a hike in its benchmark prime lending rate following the Reserve Bank raising its key rates earlier this week.

India plans global auction for 3G spectrum

Posted: 01 Aug 2008 03:07 AM CDT

India will hold a global auction for high-speed third-generation (3G) mobile services and have five operators initially, the telecoms minister said on Friday.

India 2nd best country for biz investment: Survey

Posted: 01 Aug 2008 03:07 AM CDT

India is the second best country for business investment, a new survey of American corporate executives shows.

Moser Baer Q1 net loss at Rs 103.98 cr

Posted: 01 Aug 2008 03:07 AM CDT

Compact discs maker Moser Baer India on Friday announced a net loss of Rs 103.98 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2008, against a net profit of Rs 9.64 crore in the same period a year-ago.

Essar Oil Q1 net profit at Rs 29.93 cr

Posted: 01 Aug 2008 03:07 AM CDT

Ruias-led Essar Oil on Friday announced a net profit of Rs 29.93 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2008, against a net loss of Rs 5.67 crore in the corresponding period a year-ago.

Govt releases guidelines for 3G service

Posted: 01 Aug 2008 03:07 AM CDT

The government on Friday set the ball rolling for introduction of next generation (3G) mobile services, as also mobile number portability that would allow users to switch operators while retaining existing numbers.