Business News

Gold rises on oil, bargain buying; outlook shaky Posted: 14 Aug 2008 02:49 AM CDT By Lewa Pardomuan

India cabinet approves higher wages for govt workers Posted: 14 Aug 2008 02:41 AM CDT NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's cabinet on Thursday approved higher wages for government employees, following on from recommendations of a pay panel which submitted its report earlier this year, a minister said.

Govt approves SBI-SBS merger Posted: 14 Aug 2008 02:33 AM CDT Country's largest lender State Bank of India on Thursday said the Finance Ministry has approved the merger of State Bank of Saurashtra with itself.

Sensex below 15K; banks down, techs up Posted: 14 Aug 2008 02:33 AM CDT Indian shares fell more than 2 percent on Thursday, after oil prices rebounded to $117 a barrel, rekindling inflation concerns and further monetary tightening.

Sun Pharma gets nod for Taro open offer Posted: 14 Aug 2008 02:33 AM CDT Sun Pharmaceuticals on Thursday said it has got US Federal Trade Commission approval for the open offer made by it to shareholders of Israeli firm Taro.

Cabinet approves govt employee pay hike Posted: 14 Aug 2008 02:33 AM CDT The government on Thursday approved the Sixth Pay Commission recommendations, heaping civil and defence staff with a salary hike bonanza on the eve of the country's 61st Independence Day.

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Bollywood News

Big B's Unforgettable tour rakes in millions Posted: 13 Aug 2008 11:32 PM CDT Chicago, Aug 14 (IANS) The Unforgettable tour turned out to be a multimillion-dollar show for everyone concerned. Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan and his entourage were paid about $700,000 per performance, while tickets worth over $1 million were sold in Chicago alone.

Three decades on, Mohanlal still likes being a director's actor Posted: 13 Aug 2008 10:25 PM CDT New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) He has completed nearly three decades in the film industry and has over 250 movies to his credit, but Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, who is now working in a Japanese venture, says he prefers being a director's actor to interfering in other people's work.

I almost feel like Amitabh Bachchan: Bipasha Basu Posted: 13 Aug 2008 09:44 PM CDT New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu is miffed at being tagged as the seniormost actor in 'Bachna Ae Haseeno', which is releasing Friday, and says she has started feeling someone as old as legendary Amitabh Bachchan.

I can't please every single Sikh, says Vipul Shah Posted: 13 Aug 2008 09:24 PM CDT Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) The agitations by some Sikh groups against the depiction of Sikhs in the romantic comedy 'Singh Is Kinng' has left producer Vipul Shah agitated.

Kareena's mom and I constantly message each other: Saif Ali Khan Posted: 13 Aug 2008 09:22 PM CDT Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) Actor Saif Ali Khan says that he gets along really well with girlfriend Kareena Kapoor's parents, contrary to what rumour mills say, and adds that they are constantly in touch with each other.

Telugu, Kannada to get classical language status Posted: 13 Aug 2008 03:58 PM CDT The Government has approved the proposal to grant classical language status to Telugu and Kannada, meeting the four-year old demand of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

The new top order Posted: 13 Aug 2008 03:15 PM CDT An unprecedented box office taking of Rs 58 crore worldwide for Singh is Kinng has turned Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif into Bollywood's hottest properties.

Smriti Irani, UTV to produce serial on Mahatma Gandhi Posted: 13 Aug 2008 10:19 AM CDT Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) UTV Television announced Wednesday it would produce a TV serial on Mahatma Gandhi in association with Smriti Irani Productions Ltd.

Chandigarh to host festival of Dev Anand's films Posted: 13 Aug 2008 08:40 AM CDT Chandigarh, Aug 13 (IANS) Chandigarh is all set to pay tribute to evergreen Bollywood star Dev Anand by hosting a festival of his films here from Aug 16.

Nandita Das' directorial debut to be premiered at Toronto fest Posted: 13 Aug 2008 07:42 AM CDT New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Nandita Das' directorial debut 'Firaaq', based on the 2002 Godhra incident in Gujarat, will be screened at the 33rd Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), starting Sep 4.

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Entertainment News

Madge dismisses Malawian girl adoption reports Posted: 14 Aug 2008 02:35 AM CDT New York, Aug 14 (ANI): Madonna's representative has dismissed reports that she is 'on the very cusp' of adopting a second child from Malawi.

Chinese-American Jin makes Hong Kong debut Posted: 14 Aug 2008 02:33 AM CDT HONG KONG (AP) _ Four years after debuting as the first Asian-American hip-hop artist with a major solo record deal, rapper Jin is making a homecoming of sorts releasing a Cantonese-language album in his parents' hometown Hong Kong.

Christian Bale to be let off with caution for assault Posted: 14 Aug 2008 02:13 AM CDT London, Aug 14 (IANS) Actor Christian Bale won't have to go to court to settle the matter of his assault on his mother and sister at a five-star hotel in London. He will be let off with just a caution.

Women start fretting about ageing at 28! Posted: 14 Aug 2008 02:05 AM CDT London, Aug 14 (ANI): Women start fretting about the effects of ageing at the 'grand' age of 28, shows a new research.

Married Peaches to face showdown with father Posted: 14 Aug 2008 01:57 AM CDT London, Aug 14 (IANS) Peaches Geldof, who recently tied the knot with rocker boyfriend Max Drummey in Las Vegas, will have to face a dramatic showdown with her father.

Dana Delaney's mammogram televised for cancer special show Posted: 14 Aug 2008 01:31 AM CDT London, Aug 14 (IANS) 'Desperate Housewives' actress Dana Delaney, who is raising breast cancer awareness, allowed cameras to follow her when she underwent a recent mammogram.

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Hollywood News

Madge dismisses Malawian girl adoption reports Posted: 14 Aug 2008 02:35 AM CDT New York, Aug 14 (ANI): Madonna's representative has dismissed reports that she is 'on the very cusp' of adopting a second child from Malawi.

Christian Bale to be let off with caution for assault Posted: 14 Aug 2008 02:13 AM CDT London, Aug 14 (IANS) Actor Christian Bale won't have to go to court to settle the matter of his assault on his mother and sister at a five-star hotel in London. He will be let off with just a caution.

Married Peaches to face showdown with father Posted: 14 Aug 2008 01:57 AM CDT London, Aug 14 (IANS) Peaches Geldof, who recently tied the knot with rocker boyfriend Max Drummey in Las Vegas, will have to face a dramatic showdown with her father.

Dana Delaney's mammogram televised for cancer special show Posted: 14 Aug 2008 01:31 AM CDT London, Aug 14 (IANS) 'Desperate Housewives' actress Dana Delaney, who is raising breast cancer awareness, allowed cameras to follow her when she underwent a recent mammogram.

Thom Yorke blames lack of good looks for limited popularity Posted: 14 Aug 2008 01:28 AM CDT London, Aug 14 (IANS) Thom Yorke, lead singer of Radiohead, says they are not so popular because of lack of good looks of the band members.

Dictionary to have wardrobe malfunction now Posted: 14 Aug 2008 12:55 AM CDT London, Aug 14 (IANS) Pop star Janet Jackson's explanation for exposing her breast at 2004 SuperBowl, that it was a 'wardrobe malfunction', has entered an English dictionary.

Indian American actor's bail raised to $10 million Posted: 13 Aug 2008 11:12 PM CDT Washington, Aug 14 (IANS) A California judge has raised to $10 million the bail of Shelley Malil, an Indian American actor accused of stabbing a woman more than 20 times. Malil pleaded not guilty at his arraignment.

Jennifer Lopez's 'Maid in Manhattan' coming to TV Posted: 13 Aug 2008 12:16 PM CDT New York, Aug 13 (IANS) American television network ABC is bringing singer-actress Jennifer Lopez's last big box office hit 'Maid in Manhattan' to the small screen.

Music of Bollywood film '1920' released in Mumbai Posted: 13 Aug 2008 09:35 AM CDT Mumbai, August 13 (ANI): The music release of the Bollywood film '1920', a love story with a twist of horror, took place in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Lindsay Lohan's 'great', says Samantha Ronson Posted: 13 Aug 2008 07:05 AM CDT Washington, Aug 13 (ANI): Celebrity DJ Samantha Ronson has finally opened up about her much publicised relationship with Lindsay Lohan, insisting that the actress is "great."

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Entertainment-The Times of India

Ranbir calls Bipasha the sexiest! Posted: On the Zoom 'Bachna Ae Haseeno' Special, Deepika makes beau Ranbir call her as hot and sexy as Bips, as the stars share their experiences.

Shamita’s passion for fashion Posted: Did you know that Shamita Shetty has acquired a degree in fashion designing?

Sheryl Crow launches designer label Posted: The 'All I wanna do' hitmaker has launched her new denim-based budget collection so that her friends can buy affordable clothing.

No one ever called me sexy: Deepika Posted: Model-turned-actress Deepika Padukone is feeling ecstatic after topping the popular Maxim Hot 100 girls' worldwide list.

Kim loves to be tagged ‘sexy’ Posted: Actress Kim Sharma gets candid with TOI as she speaks about her new acquisition - a hot tattoo, her break up with Yuvraj Singh and her work.

I-Day: Celebs' message for Gen X Posted: On this Independence Day celebs share what the day really means to them and how Gen X can make a difference...

Tom Cruise is still hot on the red carpet! Posted: The actor was a hit and commanded the most attention on the red carpet for his film's recent premiere.

Parizad is back! Posted: Parizad Kolah-Marshall, who was away on maternity leave, is back on TV.

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