Monday, August 4, 2008

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Police recovers another live bomb in Surat

Posted: 03 Aug 2008 11:45 AM CDT

Despite a strict vigil the police are continuously recovering live bombs from Surat almost everyday.

Violence continues in Jammu despite curfew

Posted: 03 Aug 2008 11:45 AM CDT

The fury over the controversial revocation of forestland allotted to Sri Amarnath Shrine Board continued in Jammu on Sunday.

Parsi's send message of peace on Friendship Day

Posted: 03 Aug 2008 11:45 AM CDT

People of the Parsi community in Mumbai celebrated Friendship Day by taking out a rally on Sunday.

At least 32 people feared dead in accident in ...

Posted: 03 Aug 2008 10:16 AM CDT

At least 32 people were feared dead and many others injured as the truck carrying them plunged into a river in Lakhisarai in Bihar on Saturday.

Bomb hits U.S. convoy in Kabul killing one soldier

Posted: 03 Aug 2008 10:16 AM CDT

A roadside bomb struck a U.S.led military convoy outside the Afghan capital on Sunday.

Curfew leaves tourists grounded in Jammu

Posted: 03 Aug 2008 10:15 AM CDT

The ongoing protests and curfew in Jammu region has left the tourists visiting the valley in a state of inconvenience.

Indo-Pak talks at SAARC evokes mixed reactions

Posted: 03 Aug 2008 10:15 AM CDT

Talks between Indian Prime Minister and his Pakistani counterpart on the sidelines of the SAARC summit has evoked mixed reactions from various quarters.

Business News

Business News

GLOBAL MARKETS - Oil prices, global econ worries hit Asian stocks

Posted: 04 Aug 2008 02:10 AM CDT

By Rafael Nam

India to retain curbs on farm exports, futures

Posted: 04 Aug 2008 02:10 AM CDT

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India may extend the ban on futures trading in soyoil, rubber, chickpea and potato when it expires next month, and is expected to retain export curbs on rice and wheat for at least three months, a top official said.

CORRECTED - GLOBAL MARKETS - Oil prices, global econ worries hit Asian stocks

Posted: 04 Aug 2008 01:50 AM CDT

(Corrects to read European Central Bank is expected to keep interest rates on hold at its meeting on Thursday, not raise them)

News Corp to launch six regional TV channels in India

Posted: 04 Aug 2008 01:44 AM CDT

MUMBAI (Reuters) - News Corp plans to invest $100 million to launch six television channels in India, where the U.S. media conglomerate is a leading broadcaster, the chief of News Corp said on Monday.

China South Locomotive IPO to raise up to $950 mln

Posted: 04 Aug 2008 01:41 AM CDT

SHANGHAI, China (AP) _ China Southern Locomotive, the country's biggest train manufacturer, plans to raise up to 6.54 billion yuan (US$950 million) in its initial public offering on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, according to pricing information published Monday.

Abu Dhabi to have new commercial district

Posted: 04 Aug 2008 01:24 AM CDT

Abu Dhabi, Aug 4 (IANS) This fast growing capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will soon have a mixed-use commercial development that will be part of a wider high-profile residential district launched recently.

Bollywood News

Bollywood News

I always wanted Abhishek to experience a world tour: Aishwarya Rai

Posted: 04 Aug 2008 12:42 AM CDT

Mumbai, Aug 4 (IANS) Aishwarya Rai, who is currently busy with the Bachchans' Unforgettable concert, says that as a co-star she had often asked Abhishek to experience a world tour. And when he finally agreed to it, they are dancing as husband and wife.

Shilpa observes three-day vow of silence

Posted: 04 Aug 2008 12:16 AM CDT

Mumbai, Aug 4 (IANS) Actress Shilpa Shetty is just back from a spirituality course in Andhra Pradesh where she observed a three-day vow of silence.

My best works are with Anand-Milind, Nadeem-Shravan: Sameer

Posted: 03 Aug 2008 10:27 PM CDT

Mumbai, Aug 4 (IANS) After working with three generations of music directors and writing more than 6,000 songs, lyricist Sameer says working with music directors like Anand-Milind and Nadeem-Shravan was the golden era of his professional life.

Jaya aunty is the best, says Preity Zinta

Posted: 03 Aug 2008 09:38 PM CDT

Mumbai, Aug 4 (IANS) Preity Zinta, who is accompanying the Bachchans for their Unforgettable tour, says she gets along with everyone in Bollywood's first family, but shares a special bonding with Jaya Bachchan.

'Singh is Kinng' - a tale of a happy-go-lucky Sikh

Posted: 03 Aug 2008 08:46 PM CDT

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) After striking a chord with audiences as a rustic Punjabi boy in last year's hit 'Namastey London', Akshay Kumar returns as Happy Singh, a gullible, foolhardy and accident-prone guy in romantic comedy 'Singh Is Kinng' that releases Friday.

REINVENTED

Posted: 03 Aug 2008 02:50 PM CDT

She has no luck with love, but professionally Urmila Matondkar seems to be on an upswing. With EMI, Karzzzzz and Waar Parivaar keeping her in the spotlight, Matdonkar says she's happy, busy and single.

Shubha Mudgal to sing at Independance Day function

Posted: 03 Aug 2008 11:44 AM CDT

Bhopal, Aug 3 (IANS) Noted classical singer Shubha Mudgal would be the main attraction of Jashn-e-Jamhooriyat function to be held here on the occasion of 61st Independence Day Aug 15.

Money, money everywhere but Bollywood slipping

Posted: 03 Aug 2008 11:07 AM CDT

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) While the stars of the Hindi film industry are demanding and getting stratospherically high prices and entertainment conglomerates are registering over 200 percent growth, the quality of cinema seems to be getting ugly and Pagli.

Big B recalls 'Coolie' accident, thanks fans for prayers

Posted: 03 Aug 2008 09:01 AM CDT

Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan couldn't help getting nostalgic about the support he got from his fans more than two decades ago when he survived a life threatening accident on the sets of Manmohan Desai's 'Coolie'.

After 'Saawariya' success, composer Monty Sharma is a busy bee

Posted: 03 Aug 2008 07:35 AM CDT

Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) Monty Sharma, the composer who made it big with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Saawariya', has joined the league of successful music directors and is scoring music for 21 films.

Entertainment News

Entertainment News

Abba creates history topping UK charts with '92 album

Posted: 04 Aug 2008 01:35 AM CDT

London, Aug 4 (ANI): The Swedish pop group Abba has created history by returning to the number one spot at the UK album charts with their 1992 album 'Gold - Greatest Hits'.

Anderson, Duchovny top favourite partnership poll

Posted: 04 Aug 2008 01:31 AM CDT

London, Aug 4 (IANS) Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny's characters from the 'X-Files' have topped a poll to find the Britain's favourite movie partnership of all time.

Maria Bello got tattoo after drunken session with dad

Posted: 04 Aug 2008 01:31 AM CDT

London, Aug 4 (IANS) Maria Bello, the star of 'The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor', recalls waking up with a tattoo after a drinking session with her father Joe.

US kids vote Beckham top sports hero

Posted: 04 Aug 2008 01:25 AM CDT

London, Aug 4 (IANS) Kids in the US have voted footballer David Beckham their top sport hero just a year after he moved there.

David Duchovny reveals secret of happy marriage

Posted: 04 Aug 2008 12:57 AM CDT

London, Aug 4 (IANS) 'X-Files' star David Duchovny, who has been married to actress Tea Leoni for 11 years, says the secret behind their successful marriage is their raunchy love life.

Hollywood News

Hollywood News

Abba creates history topping UK charts with '92 album

Posted: 04 Aug 2008 01:35 AM CDT

London, Aug 4 (ANI): The Swedish pop group Abba has created history by returning to the number one spot at the UK album charts with their 1992 album 'Gold - Greatest Hits'.

Anderson, Duchovny top favourite partnership poll

Posted: 04 Aug 2008 01:31 AM CDT

London, Aug 4 (IANS) Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny's characters from the 'X-Files' have topped a poll to find the Britain's favourite movie partnership of all time.

Maria Bello got tattoo after drunken session with dad

Posted: 04 Aug 2008 01:31 AM CDT

London, Aug 4 (IANS) Maria Bello, the star of 'The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor', recalls waking up with a tattoo after a drinking session with her father Joe.

US kids vote Beckham top sports hero

Posted: 04 Aug 2008 01:25 AM CDT

London, Aug 4 (IANS) Kids in the US have voted footballer David Beckham their top sport hero just a year after he moved there.

David Duchovny reveals secret of happy marriage

Posted: 04 Aug 2008 12:57 AM CDT

London, Aug 4 (IANS) 'X-Files' star David Duchovny, who has been married to actress Tea Leoni for 11 years, says the secret behind their successful marriage is their raunchy love life.

Brangelina's twins' first pics published

Posted: 04 Aug 2008 12:35 AM CDT

Washington, Aug 4 (ANI): Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's twins have finally been unveiled to the world.

Christina Applegate has breast cancer: Report

Posted: 03 Aug 2008 08:28 PM CDT

New York/Los Angeles, Aug 4 (DPA) Another fateful blow for US actress Christina Applegate: Only four weeks after the death of her boyfriend, the 36-year-old actress has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Reese Witherspoon to tie knot again

Posted: 03 Aug 2008 09:55 AM CDT

London, Aug 3 (IANS) Hollywood actress Reese Witherspoon has finally agreed to marry actor Jake Gyllenhall this Christmas.

Christina Applegate diagnosed with breast cancer

Posted: 03 Aug 2008 09:48 AM CDT

London, Aug 3(IANS) American actress Christina Applegate has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Mel C has no plans of joining the 'baby club'

Posted: 03 Aug 2008 09:35 AM CDT

London, Aug 3 (ANI): English singer songwriter Melanie Chisholm or Mel C as she is known, has no plans of joining the other Spice Girl members in becoming a yummy mummy.

Entertainment-The Times of India

Entertainment-The Times of India

Bachchans aren't too happy with RGV

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Reportedly there's a fallout between the Bachchans and their until-now-favourite director, Ram Gopal Varma.

Salman's hairy story

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It is Salman Khan's new hairstyle, which has become the talk of the town.

'Penelope Cruz best dressed celebrity'

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Spanish actress Penelope Cruz is the best dressed celebrity of the year according to a poll by a Spanish magazine.

Bips hates age comparison

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Bipasha Basu dislikes age comparisons with younger male co-star on screen.

Pammie's 1 million pounds panty splurge!

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Former 'Baywatch' babe has said that she has spent around 1million pounds on undies.

Earn, and have fun!

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Actor-turned-host-turned-singer Shekhar Suman is hosting a show that will shower prizes and cash. He talks about that, and lots more.