Business News

SocGen Q2 net falls 63 pct, less than feared Posted: 05 Aug 2008 03:24 AM CDT By Sudip Kar-Gupta

Softbank's 1Q profit falls on decline in sales Posted: 05 Aug 2008 03:19 AM CDT TOKYO (AP) _ Japan's No. 3 mobile carrier Softbank Corp. reported a 22.9 percent plunge in fiscal first-quarter profit Tuesday as people hung on to their handsets longer before upgrading them.

Toyota lays off 800 line workers at Japan plant Posted: 05 Aug 2008 03:13 AM CDT TOKYO (AP) _ Japanese automaker Toyota has laid off 800 people at a plant in southwestern Japan, or about 10 percent of the plant's work force, in response to declining sales in North America, a company official said Tuesday.

Metals, energy fire up Indian commodity exchanges Posted: 05 Aug 2008 03:13 AM CDT By Sourav Mishra and Ruchira Singh

Murdoch's television channels to be aired in six unnamed Indian cities Posted: 05 Aug 2008 03:05 AM CDT Mumbai, Aug.5 (ANI): Rupert Murdoch's six new regional television channels will be aired in six cities, and will help his News Corp's Star TV channel to tap into India's growing retail advertising sector, the London-based Financial Times reports.

Parsvnath to invest 250 mln rupees in UP hotel project Posted: 05 Aug 2008 02:58 AM CDT MUMBAI (Reuters) - Real-estate firm Parsvnath Developers Ltd said on Tuesday it will invest 250 million rupees for a four-star hotel project near Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh.

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Video News

Jammu unrest continues over Amarnath row Posted: 04 Aug 2008 06:46 AM CDT Violence continues in parts of Jammu over the controversial revocation of forest land allotted to the Amarnath Shrine Board.

Condition of Tibetans on indefinite fast ... Posted: 04 Aug 2008 06:46 AM CDT The ongoing Indefinite fast for Tibet without Food and Water on Sunday reached its extreme when the condition of six Tibetan exiles on indefinite fast deteriorated.

More banks to hike lending rates this week Posted: 04 Aug 2008 06:45 AM CDT In the wake of tight monetary policy announced by Reserve Bank more banks are planning to hike their interest rates in this week.

SAARC leaders address terrorism and food prices Posted: 04 Aug 2008 06:45 AM CDT SAARC leaders signed a legal cooperation pact aimed at combating terrorism on Sunday.

129 bodies of stampede tragedy identified Posted: 04 Aug 2008 06:45 AM CDT As many as 129 out of 146 people killed in the stampede at the Naina Devi temple in Himachal Pradesh have been identified and the bodies were handed over to their relatives.

Lights and sound show enthralls tourists in ... Posted: 04 Aug 2008 02:15 AM CDT Tourists visiting Rajasthan now have another reason to explore this majestic 16th century fort in Amer.

Genelia talks about success, friendship and ... Posted: 04 Aug 2008 02:15 AM CDT Genelia is a happy girl these days. Not only for her film's success but also for all the appreciation she has been getting from film-lovers and critics for her portrayal of Aditee aka Meow.

Ghevar adorn shops in Jaipur ahead of Teej ... Posted: 04 Aug 2008 01:45 AM CDT Traditional sweets known as Ghevar adorn shops in Jaipur to welcome the popular monsoon festival of Teej.

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Bollywood News

Ashutosh Gowariker to make yet another period film Posted: 04 Aug 2008 09:45 PM CDT New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Though his epic romance 'Jodhaa Akbar' got into trouble for alleged distortion of facts, ace filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker is ready to make another period film. But this time he plans to be more cautious.

I-Rock concert will go international by 2010, says founder Posted: 04 Aug 2008 09:45 PM CDT Kolkata, Aug 5 (IANS) One of India's oldest rock festivals, the Independence Rock (I-Rock) Concert, has finally come to Kolkata and is rocking city crowds. Its founder Farhad K. Wadia has lofty ambitions and says he hopes to wow international audiences by 2010.

Upen Patel to be grand marshal at LA Independence Day parade Posted: 04 Aug 2008 09:18 PM CDT Mumbai, Aug 5 (IANS) Britain-born actor Upen Patel is disappointed his voice was dubbed in the recent comedy 'Money Hai Toh Honey Hai', but he still has reason to cheer - he is all set to be grand marshal at India's Independence Day parade in Los Angeles.

Rahul Khanna finally forays into masala movies Posted: 04 Aug 2008 08:40 PM CDT Mumbai, Aug 5 (IANS) After refraining from masala movies for years, Rahul Khanna, known for his performances in Deepa Mehta's '1947 Earth' and 'Bollywood Hollywood', makes his foray into mainstream Hindi cinema with Saif Ali Khan's first production venture.

Lights out Posted: 04 Aug 2008 02:55 PM CDT In 1965, Manoj Kumar's Shaheed premiered in Delhi. Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri aka Babuji was the guest of honour. The Indo-Pak war was on. The PM had warned Mr Bharat that he wouldn't stay for more than 10 minutes. Babuji stayed on for the entire three hours. When the house lights came on, the PM went on stage and delivered a heart-stirring 20-minute speech.

UTV to make biopic on Kishore Kumar Posted: 04 Aug 2008 11:57 AM CDT Mumbai, Aug 4 (IANS) Legendary singer-actor Kishore Kumar's life and times would be captured on the silver screen in a biopic on the artist to be made by UTV, his son, singer Amit Kumar, announced here Monday.

UTV plans a biopic on Kishore Kumar Posted: 04 Aug 2008 11:46 AM CDT Mumbai, Aug 4 (IANS) The legendary singer-actor Kishore Kumar's life and time would be captured on the silver screen in a biopic film on the artist, his son announced here Monday.

Shah Rukh denies plans to stub the butt Posted: 04 Aug 2008 11:45 AM CDT Mumbai, Aug 4 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has denied having told a Malayalam daily that he would quit smoking within two months.

Pooja Bedi joins the celebrity blog bandwagon Posted: 04 Aug 2008 09:34 AM CDT New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) After Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, and Ajay Devgan, actress-anchor Pooja Bedi has started her own blog.

Katrina has high hopes from 'Singh Is Kinng' Posted: 04 Aug 2008 09:27 AM CDT New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) After giving back-to-back hits like 'Namastey London', 'Partner' and 'Race', Katrina Kaif has high hopes from her next venture 'Singh is Kinng'.

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Hollywood News

Chinese director Hu Mei to make 'Confucius' biopic Posted: 05 Aug 2008 02:35 AM CDT New Delhi, Aug 5 (ANI): Chinese thinker and social philosopher Confucius will have his life dissected by Chinese director Hu Mei in an upcoming biopic.

Jolie to adopt a Chinese baby? Posted: 05 Aug 2008 02:35 AM CDT New Daily, Aug 5 (ANI): Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie is considering adopting a Chinese baby post the earthquake in the country, which orphaned many babies.

Morgan Freeman falls prey to the curse of Batman! Posted: 05 Aug 2008 02:35 AM CDT London, Aug 5 (ANI): Dark Knight actor Morgan Freeman was the fourth to fall prey to the jinxed movie, after he was seriously injured in an accident in Mississippi.

Johansson, Cruz share steamy lesbian kiss in Woody's next Posted: 05 Aug 2008 01:35 AM CDT Washington, Aug 5 (ANI): Actresses Scarlett Johansson and Penelope Cruz would set the screens on fire with a lesbian kiss in their upcoming movie.

Spice Girl reunion tour was 'therapeutic': Mel C Posted: 05 Aug 2008 01:35 AM CDT Washington, Aug 5 (ANI): 'Spice Girls' star Melanie Chisholm has revealed that being a part of the all-girl band's recent reunion tour was a 'therapeutic experience' for her.

Spice Girls tour helped Mel C to deal with troubled past Posted: 05 Aug 2008 01:20 AM CDT London, Aug 5 (IANS) Spice Girls singer Melanie Chisholm is happy that she took part in the recent tour with her group because it helped her deal with her troubled past.

Rhys Ifans, Kimberly Stewart relationship over Posted: 05 Aug 2008 01:19 AM CDT London, Aug 5 (IANS) Actor Rhys Ifans and Kimberly Stewart's relationship seems to be over.

Emoting during sex scenes is difficult: Julianne Moore Posted: 05 Aug 2008 01:18 AM CDT London, Aug 5 (IANS) Actress Julianne Moore, known for taking on dark roles, says that doing nude scenes is easier than showing emotions during them.

Young Julie Walters almost fell prey to a paedophile Posted: 05 Aug 2008 01:05 AM CDT London, Aug 5 (ANI): Legendry film actress Julie Walters has revealed in her autobiography that she almost fell prey to a paedophile when she was 10 years old.

Lauryn Hill obsessed with writing lyrics and tunes Posted: 05 Aug 2008 12:59 AM CDT London, Aug 5 (IANS) Former Fugees singer Lauryn Hill is working on a lot of material after giving birth to her five kids.

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Entertainment News

'Star' factor haunting Bollywood, rues Prasoon Posted: 05 Aug 2008 02:50 AM CDT Bollywood stars are raking in the moolah thanks to the film industry becoming star dependent with sole objective of recovering the investment, feels lyricist and ad guru Prasoon Joshi.

Jolie to adopt a Chinese baby? Posted: 05 Aug 2008 02:35 AM CDT New Daily, Aug 5 (ANI): Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie is considering adopting a Chinese baby post the earthquake in the country, which orphaned many babies.

Morgan Freeman falls prey to the curse of Batman! Posted: 05 Aug 2008 02:35 AM CDT London, Aug 5 (ANI): Dark Knight actor Morgan Freeman was the fourth to fall prey to the jinxed movie, after he was seriously injured in an accident in Mississippi.

Chinese director Hu Mei to make 'Confucius' biopic Posted: 05 Aug 2008 02:35 AM CDT New Delhi, Aug 5 (ANI): Chinese thinker and social philosopher Confucius will have his life dissected by Chinese director Hu Mei in an upcoming biopic.

Spice Girl reunion tour was 'therapeutic': Mel C Posted: 05 Aug 2008 01:35 AM CDT Washington, Aug 5 (ANI): 'Spice Girls' star Melanie Chisholm has revealed that being a part of the all-girl band's recent reunion tour was a 'therapeutic experience' for her.

Johansson, Cruz share steamy lesbian kiss in Woody's next Posted: 05 Aug 2008 01:35 AM CDT Washington, Aug 5 (ANI): Actresses Scarlett Johansson and Penelope Cruz would set the screens on fire with a lesbian kiss in their upcoming movie.

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Entertainment-The Times of India

Ranbir-Sonam: Love hurts? Posted: Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor, who shared a special closeness during the shoot of their debut film, 'Saawariya', aren't on talking terms any more.

Soha wants to get bold! Posted: Mom liked my (itsy-bitsy) pictures, says Soha Ali Khan, adding that she is not looking for an image makeover.

Ursula Andress' got the 'best bikini body' Posted: Swiss actress Ursula Andress has topped a new poll of 'The best bikini bodies of all time' for her beach scene in 1962 Bond flick 'Dr. No'.

When Tabu got emotional Posted: Tabu was all tears when she saw the film 'Mumbai Meri Jaan'.

Mallika’s sisters love Ranvir! Posted: Mallika's female cousins seem to have fallen in love with Ranvir after watching 'Ugly Aur Pagli'.

'We never had fertility problems' Posted: Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has shot down reports that she underwent IVF treatment to conceive her twins.

This Singh is the king of reality Posted: Gajendra Singh, speaks about his take on reality shows, his new ventures and more.

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