Friday, August 8, 2008

Business News

Business News

Allahabad Bank raises prime lending rate by 50 bps

Posted: 08 Aug 2008 03:07 AM CDT

MUMBAI (Reuters) - State-run Allahabad Bank said on Friday it has raised its benchmark prime lending rate by 50 basis points to 14 percent with immediate effect.

Sensex falls below 15K in early trade

Posted: 08 Aug 2008 03:05 AM CDT

Mumbai, Aug 8 (ANI): With the annual inflation crossing the 12 per cent mark for the first time in 13 years for the week ended July 26, the 30-share Sensex, benchmark of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) fell by 117 points at 14,999.92 in early trade today after heavy selling by funds.

Japan stocks rise slightly on relief about Toyota

Posted: 08 Aug 2008 03:01 AM CDT

TOKYO (AP) _ Japanese shares ended slightly higher Friday, boosted by renewed optimism about Toyota and other issues that had previously lagged on worries about earnings.

Gold strikes 8-week low on dollar, platinum down

Posted: 08 Aug 2008 02:54 AM CDT

By Lewa Pardomuan

June-Sept monsoon revives, set to be normal

Posted: 08 Aug 2008 02:51 AM CDT

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's June-September monsoon rains have revived across the country and are expected to be normal, Science and Technology Minister Kapil Sibal told reporters on Friday.

Bollywood News

Bollywood News

'Singh is Kinng' show disrupted in Amritsar

Posted: 08 Aug 2008 01:52 AM CDT

Amritsar, Aug 8 (IANS) The first show of much-hyped Hindi film 'Singh is Kinng' was disrupted Friday at a cinema hall here after protests by Sikh activists.

Urmi Juvekar won't direct mainstream film

Posted: 07 Aug 2008 11:33 PM CDT

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Scriptwriter-director Urmi Juvekar sits pretty, scripts of two upcoming movies ready, one of which, 'Oye Lucky Lucky Oye', is scheduled to be released this November, and a host of others already in her bag.

Two out-of-the-box Indian films at Toronto fest

Posted: 07 Aug 2008 09:52 PM CDT

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Two movies dealing with bold subjects by Indian filmmakers N. Chandra and Manan Singh Katohora are to be showcased at the Toronto South Asian Film Festival starting Aug 13.

Javed Akhtar pens script for brother-in-law

Posted: 07 Aug 2008 09:25 PM CDT

Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) Cinematographer Baba Azmi, known for his astonishing camerawork in films like 'Tezaab' and 'Mr. India', has finally decided to direct a film. And the one writing the script for him is his illustrious brother-in-law Javed Akhtar.

No film together for Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan

Posted: 07 Aug 2008 08:59 PM CDT

Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) Contrary to speculation that Amitabh Bahchan expressed a desire to be directed by Aamir Khan, the Bollywood icon says he doesn't remember making any such statement.

Kannada actress Ramya's career soars with two releases

Posted: 07 Aug 2008 08:39 PM CDT

Bangalore, Aug 8 (IANS) With two back-to-back releases in one week, one big hit and some big projects in her kitty, the Kannada film industry's leading actress Ramya is on cloud nine.

Happy talking

Posted: 07 Aug 2008 03:00 PM CDT

The khiladi is at it again. Taking potshots at his contemporaries, that is.Akshay's target this time is King Khan. At a recent interview the actor said that he felt Amitabh Bachchan was the real king of the industry.

Singh is Kinng

Posted: 07 Aug 2008 03:00 PM CDT

The most keenly awaited romantic comedy of 2008 revolves around a gang of crooks transformed by a good man and his selfless love for a pretty girl.Lakhan Singh aka Lucky (Sonu Sood) is the 'king' of the Australian underworld, accompanied by his associates (played by Javed Jaffrey, Neha Dhupia, Manoj Pahwa, Yashpal Sharma, Kamal Chopra and Sudhanshu Pande).

Suniel is simply stylish

Posted: 07 Aug 2008 03:00 PM CDT

On the eve of the launch of his new brand, Crossover Bollywood Se, we caught up with Suniel Shetty, the actor who loves being an entrepreneur. Shetty is already in the clothing business. He calls his lines Mischief and Shades 'some of the most popular clothing lines available'.

'Singh is Kinng' is dedicated to my grandparents: Akshay

Posted: 07 Aug 2008 11:19 AM CDT

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar says his romantic comedy 'Singh is Kinng' that releases Friday is for his grandparents.

Entertainment News

Entertainment News

Elvis demoted in new Billboard historic chart

Posted: 08 Aug 2008 02:37 AM CDT

By Dean Goodman

Man arrested over beating death at Lil' Kim party

Posted: 08 Aug 2008 02:34 AM CDT

By Deborah Jian Lee

Singer Jewel marries rodeo star in Bahamas

Posted: 08 Aug 2008 02:31 AM CDT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop singer Jewel eloped with her rodeo-star boyfriend in the Bahamas on Thursday, People magazine reported.

Morgan Freeman 'doing very well' following hospital release

Posted: 08 Aug 2008 02:05 AM CDT

Washington, Aug 8 (ANI): Oscar winning actor Morgan Freeman has finally been discharged from the hospital where he was recovering from injuries suffered during a car crash.

Lohan, Ronson get matching tattoos

Posted: 08 Aug 2008 02:01 AM CDT

London, Aug 8 (IANS) Actress singer Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson have got matching tattoos to show their love for each other.

Spears won't play lesbian stripper

Posted: 08 Aug 2008 02:00 AM CDT

New York, Aug 8 (IANS) Troubled pop singer Britney Spears, who is working on a comeback, won't play a lesbian stripper in Quentin Tarantino's new movie.

Hollywood News

Hollywood News

Morgan Freeman 'doing very well' following hospital release

Posted: 08 Aug 2008 02:05 AM CDT

Washington, Aug 8 (ANI): Oscar winning actor Morgan Freeman has finally been discharged from the hospital where he was recovering from injuries suffered during a car crash.

Lohan, Ronson get matching tattoos

Posted: 08 Aug 2008 02:01 AM CDT

London, Aug 8 (IANS) Actress singer Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson have got matching tattoos to show their love for each other.

Spears won't play lesbian stripper

Posted: 08 Aug 2008 02:00 AM CDT

New York, Aug 8 (IANS) Troubled pop singer Britney Spears, who is working on a comeback, won't play a lesbian stripper in Quentin Tarantino's new movie.

Sonu Nigam enthrals Dhaka audience

Posted: 08 Aug 2008 01:59 AM CDT

Dhaka, Aug 8 (IANS) Singer Sonu Nigam enthralled the audience with some of his popular songs at a concert here.

Downey Jr. addicted to Sherlock Holmes TV re-runs

Posted: 08 Aug 2008 01:58 AM CDT

London, Aug 8 (IANS) Acclaimed actor Robert Downey Jr. reveals he is addicted to old re-runs of the TV show 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes'.

Liam Gallagher writes tribute song for John Lennon

Posted: 08 Aug 2008 01:55 AM CDT

London, Aug 8 (IANS) Oasis rocker Liam Gallagher has written a song in tribute to late Beatles singer John Lennon for his new album 'Dig Out Your Own Soul'.

Stewart plays rude prank on McFly band members

Posted: 08 Aug 2008 01:54 AM CDT

London, Aug 8 (IANS) Legendary rocker Rod Stewart played a prank on the young members of British rock band McFly when he gave them a lift in his private jet after a gig in Ireland.

Britney refutes playing 'lesbian stripper' role in Tarantino's new film

Posted: 08 Aug 2008 01:35 AM CDT

Washington, Aug 8 (ANI): Britney Spears has denied reports that she will be playing a "murderous lesbian stripper" in Quentin Tarantino's next project.

Jennifer Aniston rubbishes marriage rumours

Posted: 08 Aug 2008 01:35 AM CDT

Washington, Aug 8 (ANI): Jennifer Aniston's rep has rubbished reports that the actress is set to marry rocker boyfriend John Mayer.

Actor Morgan Freeman discharged from hospital

Posted: 07 Aug 2008 09:01 PM CDT

Los Angeles, Aug 8 (DPA) Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman, who had broken his arm and shoulder in an accident early this week, has been discharged from hospital.

Entertainment-The Times of India

Entertainment-The Times of India

Katz and Akshay get talking!

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Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif in an exclusive conversation with TOI.

Ameesha: On a wow spree

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We hear that Ajay Chandoke, who is working with Ameesha in 'Chatur Singh' is going gaga over her.

Carmen Electra gives tips on stripping

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Actress Carmen Electra is candid about her strip routines and suggests "don't fake while stripping".

I am very close to Lara: Dino

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Like some of his contemporaries, Dino Morea seems to have a head for business too. And the model-turned-actor seems upbeat about a host of new ventures.

Most creative celebrity baby names!

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Celebs seem to be getting more creative with the names they are giving their children. Here's a look...

Priyanka gets ready to fight!

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If looks could kill ... then Priyanka Chopra as a warrior in her next film is as dangerous as Death!

Cindy goes for topless sunbath

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Supermodel Cindy Crawford showed that she's still got the looks at 42 when she indulged in a topless sunbath in Italy.

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