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Pakistan does not need FY08/09 loan - IMF official

Posted: 17 Aug 2008 01:11 AM CDT

By Koh Gui Qing

Vintage one rupee coin auctioned for Rs 220,000

Posted: 17 Aug 2008 12:08 AM CDT

Bangalore, Aug 17 (IANS) It may sound unbelievable, but a vintage one rupee coin fetched Rs.220,000 at a numismatic auction in India's IT hub on the country's 62nd Independence Day.

Outsourcing industry will continue to grow: Cognizant head

Posted: 16 Aug 2008 11:58 PM CDT

Chennai, Aug 17 (IANS) Despite the global economic slowdown and bad publicity against the industry, India's outsourcing sector would retain its high growth rate, says R. Chandrasekaran, president of Cognizant India, a leading global and business process outsourcing (BPO) company.

Indian industry seeks cutting edge IT solutions from vendors

Posted: 16 Aug 2008 11:46 PM CDT

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) As businesses in India log higher growth figures, companies are falling back on independent service vendors to deliver more specialized IT solutions that can slash costs to a minimum and provide quick benefits of scale, especially in the bullish mid-market segment which is steering the industry's growth story.

India Inc's investment plans rise to $244 bn

Posted: 16 Aug 2008 11:44 PM CDT

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Despite the global economic slowdown, capacity expansion plans of Indian corporates surged to Rs.10.5 trillion ($244 billion) in the first six months of the current fiscal against Rs.5.67 trillion in the same period last year, an industry lobby said.

Etihad Airways to augment freighter fleet

Posted: 16 Aug 2008 11:44 PM CDT

Chennai, Aug 17 (IANS) The $2.5- billion Etihad Airways of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) plans to increase the share of its cargo revenue from the current 15 percent by augmenting its freighter fleet.

Bollywood News

Bollywood News

I want to do a ballet on the Ganges: Hema Malini

Posted: 17 Aug 2008 12:09 AM CDT

Dubai, Aug 17 (IANS) Bringing the Ganges river and the issues surrounding it today onstage is the next big dream of veteran Bollywood actor and internationally acclaimed Bharatanatyam dancer Hema Malini.

I'm not being choosy, there were no good offers: Suniel Shetty

Posted: 16 Aug 2008 09:42 PM CDT

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Actor Suniel Shetty says that he's doing fewer movies these days because he hasn't got any exciting offers, not because he has become finicky about roles.

Sudeep turns director again with 'Veera Madakari'

Posted: 16 Aug 2008 09:18 PM CDT

Bangalore, Aug 17 (IANS) Kannada actor Sudeep is now busy with his third directorial venture 'Veera Madakari'. And apart from wielding the megaphone, the film star will also be playing a double role in the film.

Bappi Lahiri celebrates Rakhi with differently abled children

Posted: 16 Aug 2008 10:36 AM CDT

Mumbai, Aug 16 (IANS) Bollywood music director Bappi Lahiri had a memorable Raksha Bandhan Saturday with a group of physically and mentally challenged children.

Chiranjeevi to announce political plunge tomorrow

Posted: 16 Aug 2008 09:41 AM CDT

Hyderabad, Aug 16 (PTI) Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi will announce his entry into politics tomorrow, a move that is expected to alter the present political equations in Andhra Pradesh.

'Bachna Ae Haseeno' a tongue-in-cheek slice of life

Posted: 16 Aug 2008 05:19 AM CDT

Film: 'Bachna Ae Haseeno'; Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Deepika Padukone, Minissha Lamba; Director: Siddharth Anand; Rating: ***

No party, only quiet rakhi for birthday boy Saif

Posted: 16 Aug 2008 03:56 AM CDT

Mumbai, Aug 16 (IANS) Actor Saif Ali Khan may have had to cancel his big birthday bash, but he is happy that his 38th birthday Saturday coincides with the festival of Raksha Bandhan as his two sisters celebrate the festival in a big way.

Poor script mars Darshan starrer 'Arjun'

Posted: 16 Aug 2008 03:15 AM CDT

Film: 'Arjun'; Cast: Darshan, Meera Chopra, Anant Nag, Oorvashi, Sanjana, Suman and Sharath Lohithashwa; Director: Shahu Raj Shinde; Cinematographer: P.K.H. Das; Music: V. Harikrishana; Rating: **

Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi in political arclight

Posted: 16 Aug 2008 03:09 AM CDT

Hyderabad, Aug 16 (IANS) From a remote village in coastal Andhra to stardom and now to the centrestage of Andhra Pradesh politics, Chiranjeevi has come a long way.

Entertainment News

Entertainment News

Bob Geldof is not so popular in US: Max Drummey

Posted: 17 Aug 2008 01:09 AM CDT

London, Aug 17 (IANS) Peaches's husband Max Drummey is not aware of his wife's father Sir Bob Geldof's significant contribution to rock music, cinema and his role as a humanitarian.

Ellen DeGeneres marries girlfriend at home in LA - People

Posted: 17 Aug 2008 01:04 AM CDT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - U.S. comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres married her long-time partner, actress Portia de Rossi, at their home in Los Angeles on Saturday, according to People magazine.

Craig may drive Ford's 'greencar' Ka in next Bond flick

Posted: 17 Aug 2008 12:35 AM CDT

London, Aug. 17 (ANI): After fighting off evildoers in an invisible BMW, James Bond may soon be seen driving Ford's eco-friendly car Ka.

I want to do a ballet on the Ganges: Hema Malini

Posted: 17 Aug 2008 12:09 AM CDT

Dubai, Aug 17 (IANS) Bringing the Ganges river and the issues surrounding it today onstage is the next big dream of veteran Bollywood actor and internationally acclaimed Bharatanatyam dancer Hema Malini.

I'm not being choosy, there were no good offers: Suniel Shetty

Posted: 16 Aug 2008 09:42 PM CDT

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Actor Suniel Shetty says that he's doing fewer movies these days because he hasn't got any exciting offers, not because he has become finicky about roles.

Sudeep turns director again with 'Veera Madakari'

Posted: 16 Aug 2008 09:18 PM CDT

Bangalore, Aug 17 (IANS) Kannada actor Sudeep is now busy with his third directorial venture 'Veera Madakari'. And apart from wielding the megaphone, the film star will also be playing a double role in the film.

Hollywood News

Hollywood News

Bob Geldof is not so popular in US: Max Drummey

Posted: 17 Aug 2008 01:09 AM CDT

London, Aug 17 (IANS) Peaches's husband Max Drummey is not aware of his wife's father Sir Bob Geldof's significant contribution to rock music, cinema and his role as a humanitarian.

Craig may drive Ford's 'greencar' Ka in next Bond flick

Posted: 17 Aug 2008 12:35 AM CDT

London, Aug. 17 (ANI): After fighting off evildoers in an invisible BMW, James Bond may soon be seen driving Ford's eco-friendly car Ka.

George Lazenby hits back at wife's drunk claims

Posted: 16 Aug 2008 07:35 AM CDT

Melbourne, Aug 16 (ANI): Aussie actor George Lazenby, famous for his James Bond role, has hit back at drunk claims made by his estranged wife Pam Shriver.

Simon Cowell admires 6ft drag queen's legs!

Posted: 16 Aug 2008 07:35 AM CDT

London, Aug 16 (ANI): Music mogul Simon Cowell told 6ft drag queen, SaHHara, that she had fabulous legs.

Britney Spears' new album 'is her best work ever'

Posted: 16 Aug 2008 07:35 AM CDT

London, Aug 16 (ANI): American pop princess Britney Spears has really turned over a new leaf, as seen from the serious way she is dealing with her new album, which she has said to be one of her best work ever. Spears revealed that her new album will have an "urban" sound and that she has been spending a lot of her time at the studio where she is recording it.

Heath Ledger's tot gets donation from stars

Posted: 16 Aug 2008 07:35 AM CDT

London, Aug 16 (ANI): With the death of Aussie actor Heath Ledger, three of the stars, who completed his role in his final movie, have donated their pay to his two-year-old daughter.

Lindsay Lohan converting to Judaism for girlfriend?

Posted: 16 Aug 2008 06:35 AM CDT

Washington, Aug 16 (ANI): Actress Lindsay Lohan is reportedly contemplating conversion to Judaism in order to be closer to her girlfriend, DJ Samantha Ronson.

Sly Stallone returns to his roots through Russian vodka endorsement

Posted: 16 Aug 2008 06:35 AM CDT

Washington, Aug 15 (ANI): Hollywood tough guy Sylvester Stallone has signed a deal to advertise Russian vodka.

Madge, Ritchie had brief separation in 2003, claims Brit author

Posted: 16 Aug 2008 06:35 AM CDT

Washington, Aug 17 (ANI): Queen of pop Madonna and director hubby Guy Ritchie had a brief separation in 2003, according to a Brit author.

Pete Doherty to tell all about Kate Moss, drugs in new book

Posted: 16 Aug 2008 06:05 AM CDT

Washington, Aug 16 (ANI): British rocker Pete Doherty is to talk candidly about his relationship with Kate Moss and drugs in a new Babyshambles book.

Entertainment-The Times of India

Entertainment-The Times of India

Aamir gets six packs for 'Ghajini'

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Now another Khan is all set to reveal his well worked and much toned six-pack abs in his forthcoming film 'Ghajini'.

Pooja's sly connection

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It was Pooja Batra who made the connection between Sajid and Slyvestor Stallone.

Eva Longoria hates on-screen kisses

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The actress revealed that she's been convincing directors that her characters should hug instead of kiss

Akshay off to Monte Carlo

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Akshay Kumar has gone off for a holiday at Monte Carlo.

Amy lashes out...again!

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Just when everyone thought that Amy Winehouse was mending her ways, the troubled starlet is back in news for wrong reasons.

Faisal does't mind playing negative

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'Meeting Pransaab is my dream'...says actor Faisal Khan who's known as 'Pran' of the small screen!