Business News

Toyota reports fall in fiscal first-quarter profit Posted: 07 Aug 2008 03:10 AM CDT TOKYO (AP) _ Toyota's fiscal first-quarter profit plunged 28 percent from the previous year as slipping North American sales, a strong yen and rising material costs dented the earnings of the Japanese automaker.

Japan Airlines reduces fiscal first-quarter losses Posted: 06 Aug 2008 11:57 PM CDT TOKYO (AP) _ Japan Airlines Corp. reduced its losses for the fiscal first quarter compared to the previous year, thanks to cost cuts such as the use of smaller aircraft and more efficient flight routes.

HK-listed Swire Pacific says 1H profit nearly flat Posted: 07 Aug 2008 03:21 AM CDT HONG KONG (AP) _ Hong Kong-listed conglomerate Swire Pacific Ltd. said Thursday its profit was virtually flat during the first half of the year despite stronger sales as record fuel costs hurt the performance of its aviation division.

Corporation Bank raises prime lending rate by 50 bps Posted: 07 Aug 2008 03:17 AM CDT MUMBAI (Reuters) - State-run Corporation Bank said on Thursday it has raised its benchmark prime lending rate by 50 basis points to 14 percent with effect from Aug. 11.

No clear path to reviving WTO talks: US Posted: 07 Aug 2008 03:14 AM CDT Differences between the United States and leading developing countries India and China that toppled world trade talks last week are too complex to be quickly resolved, a top US trade official said on Wednesday.

Single digit inflation by 2008 end: Montek Posted: 07 Aug 2008 03:14 AM CDT India's headline inflation rate, which is ruling at a 13-year high just below 12 per cent, is expected to fall below double-digits by the end of the fiscal year, a top government official said on Thursday.

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Bollywood News

Mughal-e-Azam: reliving the making of an epic Posted: 06 Aug 2008 10:23 PM CDT Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) This week marks 48 years since the release of K. Asif's magnum opus 'Mughal-e-Azam'. Almost five decades later the magic of the Salim-Anarkali legend and its grandeur live on.

Henna queen is Bollywood stars' good luck charm Posted: 06 Aug 2008 09:54 PM CDT New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) From Liz Hurley to Kajol and from Karisma Kapoor to Suzanne Khan, all had intricate designs drawn by henna queen Veena Nagda for them on their wedding day. She's even earned the sobriquet 'good luck' from the film fraternity.

'Kuselan' cannot be dubbed into any other language: Priyadarshan Posted: 06 Aug 2008 08:46 PM CDT Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) The race between superstars Rajnikant and Shah Rukh Khan to reach the theatres first has been won by the Tamil veteran. And now, there are fears that the makers of 'Kuselan' will dub it in Hindi and release it before SRK's 'Billoo Barber', the Hindi remake of the same story.

Ramayan retold Posted: 06 Aug 2008 02:55 PM CDT It's mythology with a modern twist. Mani Ratnam's next film will be an interpretation of the Ramayan featuring Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as the modern-day Ram and Sita, respectively. The filmmaker last directed the pair in his hit film Guru. The venture is likely to go on the floors by the end of the year and will also be made in Tamil.

FIRST LOOK Posted: 06 Aug 2008 02:55 PM CDT After Prachi Desai won people's hearts with her very first role on the small screen as Bani of Kasamh Se, much was made of Prachi making her debut on the silver screen opposite director-turned-actor Farhan Akhtar in Rock On.

Busy days ahead Posted: 06 Aug 2008 02:55 PM CDT Barring a cameo in Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, Sohail Khan hasn't had a release in more than a year since Salaam-e-Ishq. The actor insists that the break wasn't planned. 'Earlier, I was busy with my production, Partner, then God Tussi Great Ho. But the producer Afzal Khan wanted Mehbooba to release first,' he says.

'Bigg Boss' to start Aug 17 with Shilpa as host Posted: 06 Aug 2008 11:59 AM CDT Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) The second season of reality show 'Bigg Boss' is all set to hit television screens Aug 17 and will be hosted by Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty on entertainment channel Colors.

Chiranjeevi all set to launch his party at Tirupati Posted: 06 Aug 2008 11:58 AM CDT Hyderabad, Aug 6 (IANS) Popular Telugu film star Chiranjeevi is all set to take a plunge into Andhra Pradesh politics and launch his own party from the temple town of Tirupati this month.

'Nandadeepa' - a disappointing film Posted: 06 Aug 2008 11:09 AM CDT Film: 'Nandadeepa'; Cast: Devaraj, Shruthi, Master Manoj, Sanjana Rao, Karibasavayya and others; Screenplay-Direction: Shivu Hiremath; Producer: Anaji Nagaraj; Story: Gururaj Hosakote; Camera: M.R. Seenu; Music Director: Harikrishna; Rating: *

Yuvraj Singh's brother prepares to enter Bollywood Posted: 06 Aug 2008 09:40 AM CDT Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) Cricketer Yuvraj Singh's younger brother Zoravar is preparing to enter Bollywood. He is taking the best possible training to make it big in filmdom, said his father.

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Entertainment-The Times of India

Most men flirt with me: Riya Sen Posted: Twenty six-year-old Riya Sen finally talks about her relationship with the 62-year-old writer, Salman Rushdie.

Mallika is spooked by Madhubala Posted: Mallika Sherawat was apparently visited by the ghost of yesteryear actress Madhubala on the sets of her next film 'Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azaam'.

McCain's wife in topless beauty pageant? Posted: Republican presidential hopeful John McCain has volunteered his wife to take part in a topless beauty pageant.

Katrina replaces Aishwarya Posted: Katrina Kaif was named brand ambassador for Gitanjali's Nakshatra Diamond jewellery, taking over the mantle from Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

Paris shoots back at McCain Posted: In possibly the only intentionally funny moment of her career, socialite Paris Hilton has hit back at John McCain, who mocked her!

Preity plans to dub 'Heaven On Earth' Posted: The Punjabi film is now being dubbed into Hindi on the insistence of the film's Indian distributor Ravi Chopra.

Cameron to dump her lover? Posted: It looks like American actress Cameron Diaz asking for a trial separation from Essex model Paul Sculfor.

Abhijeet will not fight anymore Posted: Abhijeet Bhattacharya talks about the recent spat he had with a TV channel, over the issue of bringing back a Pakistani contestant.

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Entertainment News

Jessica Alba seeks equality with male Hollywood stars Posted: 07 Aug 2008 03:05 AM CDT Washington, Aug 7 (ANI): Competing with other actresses is not what American actress Jessica Alba is concerned about, as she believes that they should stand together and seek equality with their male counterparts.

George Clooney to host dinner for Barack Obama Posted: 07 Aug 2008 03:05 AM CDT Washington, Aug 7 (ANI): American actor George Clooney would like to assist U.S. presidential hopeful Barack Obama in getting financial support, by hosting a dinner for him.

Penelope Cruz, Ben Kingsley's naked scenes shot in private Posted: 07 Aug 2008 03:05 AM CDT Washington, Aug 7 (ANI): Doing a naked scene with less people around helped Spanish actress Penelope Cruz relax in her new film 'Elegy' with actor Sir Ben Kingsley. Cruz had to strip for the intimate moment she shares with Kingsley onscreen, and director Isabel Coixet insisted everyone left the set for the awkward part of the shoot.

George Clooney vacations with Cindy Crawford and her family Posted: 07 Aug 2008 02:35 AM CDT Washington, Aug 7 (ANI): Hollywood actor George Clooney has set sail on the Mediterranean waters with Cindy Crawdord and her family.

Britney Spears to play 'lesbian killer' in Quentin Tarantino's film? Posted: 07 Aug 2008 02:05 AM CDT Melbourne, Aug 7 (ANI): Britney Spears has been tipped to play a killer lesbian in Quentin Tarantino's remake of the 1965 cult classic 'Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill!', it has emerged.

'Abstinence' holds different meaning to teenagers, adults Posted: 07 Aug 2008 02:05 AM CDT Washington, Aug 7 (ANI): While more and more adults are enrolling their kids into abstinence-only programs to keep in check their sexual activities, a new study has revealed that the term 'abstinence' holds different meaning to teens and adults.

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Hollywood News

Penelope Cruz, Ben Kingsley's naked scenes shot in private Posted: 07 Aug 2008 03:05 AM CDT Washington, Aug 7 (ANI): Doing a naked scene with less people around helped Spanish actress Penelope Cruz relax in her new film 'Elegy' with actor Sir Ben Kingsley. Cruz had to strip for the intimate moment she shares with Kingsley onscreen, and director Isabel Coixet insisted everyone left the set for the awkward part of the shoot.

Jessica Alba seeks equality with male Hollywood stars Posted: 07 Aug 2008 03:05 AM CDT Washington, Aug 7 (ANI): Competing with other actresses is not what American actress Jessica Alba is concerned about, as she believes that they should stand together and seek equality with their male counterparts.

George Clooney to host dinner for Barack Obama Posted: 07 Aug 2008 03:05 AM CDT Washington, Aug 7 (ANI): American actor George Clooney would like to assist U.S. presidential hopeful Barack Obama in getting financial support, by hosting a dinner for him.

George Clooney vacations with Cindy Crawford and her family Posted: 07 Aug 2008 02:35 AM CDT Washington, Aug 7 (ANI): Hollywood actor George Clooney has set sail on the Mediterranean waters with Cindy Crawdord and her family.

Court dismisses lawsuit against Tim Burton Posted: 07 Aug 2008 02:34 AM CDT New York, Aug 7 (IANS) Tim Burton, acclaimed director of hits like 'Sleepy Hollow' and 'Edward Scissorhands', was sued by his ex-fiancee Lisa Marie, but the court has dismissed the case.

Perez slams rapper West for disrespect Posted: 07 Aug 2008 02:33 AM CDT London, Aug 7 (IANS) Actress Rosie Perez, known for her role in the 1993 movie 'Fearless', has slammed rapper Kanye West for disrespecting her in his new song.

Carmen Electra gives tips on stripping Posted: 07 Aug 2008 02:19 AM CDT London, Aug 7 (IANS) Actress Carmen Electra, who is engaged to rock guitarist Rob Patterson, is candid about her strip routines and suggests 'don't fake while stripping'.

Keira, Keira eat your dinner, sings Jilted John Posted: 07 Aug 2008 02:19 AM CDT London, Aug 7 (IANS) Punk singer Jilted John, who had a hit way back in 1978, has returned with a new song focussing on British actress Keira Knightley's ultra thin figure.

Cyrus, Radcliffe top Forbes' list of 'Hollywood's Highest Earning Tweens' Posted: 07 Aug 2008 02:05 AM CDT Sydney, Aug 7 (ANI): Miley Cyrus and Daniel Radcliffe have topped Forbes.com's new list of 'Hollywood's Highest Earning Tweens'.

Britney Spears to play 'lesbian killer' in Quentin Tarantino's film? Posted: 07 Aug 2008 02:05 AM CDT Melbourne, Aug 7 (ANI): Britney Spears has been tipped to play a killer lesbian in Quentin Tarantino's remake of the 1965 cult classic 'Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill!', it has emerged.

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