Sunday, August 10, 2008

Business News

Business News

Home Ministry in a tizzy over fake currency notes

Posted: 10 Aug 2008 01:39 AM CDT

New Delhi, Aug 10 (PTI) Rattled by reports of recovery of fake currency notes which could have linkages with terror outfits, the Union Home Ministry wants better coordination among the Ministries

Japan looking at lucrative nuke business in India

Posted: 10 Aug 2008 01:39 AM CDT

New Delhi, Aug 10 (PTI) Even though it says it is yet to firm up its position with regard to NSG waiver for India, Japan is eyeing the business potential in the lucrative nuclear energy sector in

India closer to acquiring Boeing maritime aircraft

Posted: 10 Aug 2008 01:39 AM CDT

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) India has inched closer to acquiring the Boeing P8I maritime patrol aircraft from the US that will give it a marked edge in the Indian Ocean region, with the contract negotiating committee completing its report on price negotiations, a defence official says.

TVS Motors eyes larger market share in Bangladesh

Posted: 10 Aug 2008 01:35 AM CDT

Dhaka, Aug 10 (IANS) With the launch of TVS Motor's motorcycle 'Flame' in Bangladesh, the Indian scooter and motorcycle maker is keen to hike its share of the Bangladeshi market of two-wheelers from eight percent to 12.

Small industries hit by production slump, job generation dips

Posted: 10 Aug 2008 01:24 AM CDT

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Hit by the economic slowdown in the first quarter of the current fiscal, the contribution of small scale industries (SSIs) to manufacturing and employment generation slipped by 10 percent and seven percent respectively, said a report by an industry lobby.

CII outlines 10-point agenda for infrastructure growth

Posted: 10 Aug 2008 01:11 AM CDT

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has outlined a 10-point agenda for infrastructure growth, with focus on the need for appointing a special envoy who would coordinate among various ministries and state governments for the speedy implementation of projects.

Bollywood News

Bollywood News

NDTV, Aaj Tak, bag top honours at television awards

Posted: 10 Aug 2008 01:23 AM CDT

New Delhi, Aug 10 (PTI) NDTV 24X7 has bagged the most popular English news channel award while the top honour for best popular Hindi news channel has gone to Aaj Tak at the annual News Television

Two films, two different looks - Priyanka Chopra enjoys herself

Posted: 09 Aug 2008 08:57 PM CDT

Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) It's Priyanka Chopra all the way this month with 'God Tussi Great Ho' and 'Chamku' releasing within two weeks of each other. And the svelte actress promises to look completely different in the two.

I'm very fond of Sikh lifestyle: 'Singh Is Kinng' director

Posted: 09 Aug 2008 08:57 PM CDT

Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Akshay Kumar's 'Singh Is Kinng' is running to full houses in cinema halls and its director Anees Bazmi says he hit upon the idea of making a full-on entertainer with a Sikh as the hero because he loves the 'community's lifestyle and daring'.

Incredible Aamir

Posted: 09 Aug 2008 02:25 PM CDT

Ever the champion of the underdog in his films and, in recent years, a magnet for good causes, Aamir Khan will now also be endorsing tourism in India. In a bid to promote Indian tourism and tell the world how safe and hospitable the country is towards tourists, the Union Ministry of Tourism has roped in the Bollywood superstar to be the face of Incredible India's Atithi Devo Bhava campaign. 'I am very happy to be part of the Incredible India campaign,' Aamir was quoted as saying.

Budding producers

Posted: 09 Aug 2008 02:25 PM CDT

After acting and directing, Bollywood stars are increasingly getting into production. The list is long, and growing - the latest additions being Shilpa Shetty, Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan.

In the Sher market

Posted: 09 Aug 2008 02:25 PM CDT

After making his debut as a director with Garv: Pride and Honour with Salman Khan, one-time actor Puneet Issar will return to direction with a star-studded movie titled Sher – the Head Hunters. To be produced by Sohail Khan, the film will feature Salman with his brothers Arbaaz and Sohail. There will be eight more actors.

Priyanka shoots for Salman's show, rubbishes rift reports

Posted: 09 Aug 2008 09:16 AM CDT

Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra has shot a special episode of Salman Khan's television game show 'Dus Ka Dum', brushing aside reports of differences having cropped up between them.

Reality show members remanded in police custody

Posted: 09 Aug 2008 09:14 AM CDT

Kolkata, Aug 9 (IANS) Three members of a Bengali TV reality show, including two producers and a contestant, were remanded in five days police custody by a West bengal court Saturday for allegedly pushing the caretaker of a hotel from the fifth floor for asking them to stop their night-long drinking.

Vishnuvardhan's new film `Master' launched 08-08-08-08-08-08

Posted: 09 Aug 2008 08:10 AM CDT

Bangalore, Aug 9 (IANS) Even as a colourful tapestry of culture, acrobatics and pyrotechnics was woven at the Beijing Olympics that began at 08-08-08-08-08-08 (Aug 8, 2008 at 8.08.08 p.m.), closer home and at exactly the same time, the Vishnuvardhan starrer 'Master' was launched here.

Sandeep Chowta plans collaboration with Australian musicians

Posted: 09 Aug 2008 06:57 AM CDT

Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) Music director Sandeep Chowta is planning to collaborate with Australian drummer Virgil Donati and guitarist Brett Garsed. The trio will compose music for Hindi films.

Entertainment News

Entertainment News

Daniel Craig has wedding plans?

Posted: 10 Aug 2008 01:40 AM CDT

New York, Aug 10 (IANS) James Bond star Daniel Craig has sparked rumours that he is set to marry girlfriend Satsuki Mitchell after being spotted buying a crate of expensive champagne.

NDTV, Aaj Tak, bag top honours at television awards

Posted: 10 Aug 2008 01:23 AM CDT

New Delhi, Aug 10 (PTI) NDTV 24X7 has bagged the most popular English news channel award while the top honour for best popular Hindi news channel has gone to Aaj Tak at the annual News Television

Shia LaBeouf may lose his finger after car crash

Posted: 10 Aug 2008 12:35 AM CDT

Melbourne, Aug 10 (ANI): Hollywood actor Shia LaBeouf may have one of his fingers amputated after his hand was crushed in a recent car accident.

People really do find others attractive after a drink

Posted: 10 Aug 2008 12:35 AM CDT

London, Aug 10 (ANI): Forget wearing loads of make up and skimpy clothes, the best way to grab your man's attention has been found - buy him a pint of beer.

George Clooney, Brad Pitt mourn Bernie Mac's sudden demise

Posted: 10 Aug 2008 12:35 AM CDT

Washington, Aug 10 (ANI): The untimely death of Bernie Mac on Aug 9 has come as a huge shock to the entertainment industry, who remember the actor as a quintessential funnyman - and a warm guy.

Comedian Bernie Mac dies at 50

Posted: 10 Aug 2008 12:05 AM CDT

Washington, Aug 10 (ANI): Comedian Bernie Mac died early Saturday from complications due to pneumonia, his publicist has confirmed.

Hollywood News

Hollywood News

Daniel Craig has wedding plans?

Posted: 10 Aug 2008 01:40 AM CDT

New York, Aug 10 (IANS) James Bond star Daniel Craig has sparked rumours that he is set to marry girlfriend Satsuki Mitchell after being spotted buying a crate of expensive champagne.

George Clooney, Brad Pitt mourn Bernie Mac's sudden demise

Posted: 10 Aug 2008 12:35 AM CDT

Washington, Aug 10 (ANI): The untimely death of Bernie Mac on Aug 9 has come as a huge shock to the entertainment industry, who remember the actor as a quintessential funnyman - and a warm guy.

Shia LaBeouf may lose his finger after car crash

Posted: 10 Aug 2008 12:35 AM CDT

Melbourne, Aug 10 (ANI): Hollywood actor Shia LaBeouf may have one of his fingers amputated after his hand was crushed in a recent car accident.

David Hasselhoff's ex-wife 'aping' his drunken antics

Posted: 10 Aug 2008 12:05 AM CDT

London, Aug 10 (ANI): It looks like David Hasselhoff has left a long lasting impression on his ex-wife actress Pamela Bach.

Comedian Bernie Mac dies at 50

Posted: 10 Aug 2008 12:05 AM CDT

Washington, Aug 10 (ANI): Comedian Bernie Mac died early Saturday from complications due to pneumonia, his publicist has confirmed.

US actor, comedian Bernie Mac dies

Posted: 09 Aug 2008 12:03 PM CDT

Los Angeles, Aug 9 (DPA) US actor and comedian Bernie Mac died of pneumonia Saturday, aged 50, in a hospital in Chicago, US media reported.

Dating George Clooney 'ruined' Lisa Snowdon's sex life

Posted: 09 Aug 2008 08:05 AM CDT

London, Aug 9 (ANI): TV presenter Lisa Snowdon has revealed that dating actor George Clooney has wrecked her sex life.

Daniel Craig's 'champagne' splurge fuels marriage rumours

Posted: 09 Aug 2008 07:35 AM CDT

London, Aug 9 (ANI): Hollywood actor Daniel Craig has fuelled rumours that he's gearing up for a wedding to American girlfriend Satsuki Mitchell, after he was spotted wandering out of an off-licence with a crate of vintage champagne.

George Clooney's ex- Sarah Larson has a new man in her life?

Posted: 09 Aug 2008 07:35 AM CDT

Washington, Aug 9 (ANI): George Clooney's ex-flame Sarah Larson, who was claiming she's not yet ready to mingle, was recently spotted with a mystery man at a nightclub.

Lindsay Lohan delights cancer patient with radio call

Posted: 09 Aug 2008 07:35 AM CDT

Washington, Aug 9 (ANI): Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan delighted a cancer patient when she phoned in to a radio fundraiser to say 'hi'.

Entertainment-The Times of India

Entertainment-The Times of India

Hansika’s a Southern rage!

Posted:

Hansika Motwani may not be Bollywood's favourite 'honey', but the young girl is doing well for herself in films down South.

Say it like Sherlyn...

Posted:

Sherlyn Chopra never misses a chance to mouth some shockingly raunchy statements.

Heavyweight boxing gold for Brad Pitt

Posted:

A 90kg heavyweight boxer preparing for the Beijing Olympic Games shares his name with Brad Pitt.

Aamir: I'm an entertainer, I entertain

Posted:

Actor-singer-producer-director, Aamir Khan is the master of versatality. The media-shy opened his heart to TOI.

I'd love to do comedy: Nandita

Posted:

The elusive actor Nandita Das is back... this time with a Pakistani film and her own directorial debut Firaaq...

Affleck, Jennifer buy $16m abode

Posted:

Hollywood actor Ben Affleck and actress wife Jennifer Garner have recently bought a 16-million dollar home in California

We are platonic friends: Riya

Posted:

26-year-old Riya Sen finally talks about her relationship with the 62-year-old writer, Salman Rushdie.

Presley's peacock jumpsuit fetches $300k

Posted:

Legendry popking Elvis Presley's famous peacock jumpsuit, has fetched a whopping 300,000 dollars at an auction in New York.

Addite loves to jazz it up

Posted:

The actress, who had been portraying girl-next-door characters till now, is excited about her role in 'Kumkum'.