Business News

Hero Honda says high rates hurting demand Posted: 19 Aug 2008 03:15 AM CDT NEW DELHI (Reuters) - High interest rates and tight financing in India are hurting demand for motorcycles and the industry's growth would slow to single-digits in 2008/09, a senior official at Hero Honda Motors said on Tuesday.

CORRECTED - Adhunik Metaliks plans 3 bln-rupee IPO for mining unit Posted: 19 Aug 2008 03:10 AM CDT (Corrects subsidiary's name in second paragraph to Orissa Manganese & Minerals Ltd from Orissa Mines & Minerals Ltd)

Lupin enters into alliance with US firm Posted: 19 Aug 2008 03:06 AM CDT Mumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) Pharmaceutical major Lupin Laboratories has entered into a promotion and marketing agreement with US-based Forest Laboratories for its Aerochamber line of products, it announced Tuesday.

Delhi ready for mega tryst with art and its business Posted: 19 Aug 2008 03:05 AM CDT New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The capital is gearing up to welcome what could perhaps be the country's most eventful art season. The first of three back-to-back mega art events in the capital starts Wednesday.

Opto Circuits in talks to acquire European firm Posted: 19 Aug 2008 03:00 AM CDT MUMBAI (Reuters) - Opto Circuits (India) Ltd is in talks to acquire a privately-held European company at a deal value estimated at more than $100 million, its managing director Vinod Ramnani told reporters on Tuesday.

Japan shares dive after big Wall Street losses Posted: 19 Aug 2008 02:59 AM CDT TOKYO (AP) _ Japanese shares plunged Tuesday after an overnight dive on Wall Street, as renewed concerns about the U.S. financial sector rattled investor sentiment.

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Bollywood News

My prayers are with Jade Goody: Shilpa Shetty Posted: 19 Aug 2008 03:10 AM CDT New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, who is now hosting TV show "Bigg Boss", said she was shocked to hear that British reality TV star Jade Goody, a participant on the series, had been diagnosed with cancer.

'Bigg Boss 2' gets maximum viewership first night Posted: 18 Aug 2008 11:11 PM CDT New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The introductory episode of the second season of TV reality show 'Bigg Boss' drew maximum viewership in its time slot among general entertainment channels (GECs). Over four million viewers sat glued to their TV sets watching contestants such as Rahul Mahajan, Sanjay Nirupam, Monica Bedi and Jade Goody.

Zoya Akhtar ropes in Javed, Shabana for 'Luck By Chance' Posted: 18 Aug 2008 10:48 PM CDT Mumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) Lyricist Javed Akhtar and wife Shabana Azmi are all set to make a special appearance in 'Luck By Chance', the film that son Farhan is producing and is daughter Zoya's directorial debut.

Zayed fell on face while doing stunt in Bangkok Posted: 18 Aug 2008 09:29 PM CDT Mumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) Zayed Khan, who's currently into performing his own stunts, had an accident when he jumped out of a high-rise building in Bangkok while shooting for 'Blue'. The fall went wrong and Zayed's forehead hit the windshield of a car.

Haripriya has high expectations from 'Mukhyamantri I Love You' Posted: 18 Aug 2008 08:50 PM CDT Bangalore, Aug 19 (IANS) Kannada actress Haripriya says she wants to be as popular as Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai and has pinned her hopes on forthcoming controversial film 'Mukhyamantri I Love You' to make it big.

Priyanka's perfect 10 Posted: 18 Aug 2008 02:50 PM CDT Ursula Andress, Bo Derek, and Halle Berry stepped out of the ocean in swimsuits and created some of cinema history's most sensual moments. Now Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra is set to add her name to the swimsuit 'hall of fame'.

Rajnikant to compensate Rs.100 mn to 'Kuselan' distributors Posted: 18 Aug 2008 12:45 PM CDT Chennai, Aug 18 (IANS) Tamil superstar Rajnikant has reportedly promised Rs.100 million compensation to distributors of his box office flop 'Kuselan' even as exhibitors raised the banner of revolt against him Monday after losing a lot of money.

Aditya Pancholi's father dead Posted: 18 Aug 2008 08:29 AM CDT Mumbai, Aug 18 (IANS) Aditya Pancholi has lost his aged father who suffered a massive heart attack following a gall bladder rupture.

Ram Gopal Varma wants to expose the media Posted: 18 Aug 2008 05:38 AM CDT New Delhi, Aug 18(IANS) Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma is exasperated with the media - so much so that he is now working on a script to reveal the tactics of the industry.

Chiranjeevi shocked over friend's death during TV debate Posted: 18 Aug 2008 05:10 AM CDT Hyderabad, Aug 18 (IANS) Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi Monday promised to extend all assistance to the family of his close friend and actor Hari Prasad, who died Sunday night while participating in a debate on a Telugu television channel.

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Food crisis? Try rats, says Bihar govt Posted: 18 Aug 2008 06:34 AM CDT PATNA, India (Reuters) - The Bihar government is encouraging people to eat rats in an effort to battle soaring food prices and save grain stocks.

Heavy demand for India gold amid dwindling stock Posted: 18 Aug 2008 04:46 AM CDT MUMBAI (Reuters) - India's gold prices were higher on Monday as foreign markets rebounded, but heavy demand from investors and retailers left sellers with little stocks to offer, dealers said.

Heavy demand for India gold amid dwindling stocks Posted: 18 Aug 2008 03:57 AM CDT MUMBAI (Reuters) - India's gold prices were higher on Monday as foreign markets rebounded, but heavy demand from investors and retailers left sellers with little stocks to offer, dealers said.

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Entertainment-The Times of India

I enjoy doing different things: Nandita Posted: As her directorial debut 'Firaaq' is all set to be screened at the Toronto International Film Festival, Nandita Das is riding high with success.

I gel well with Deepika: Bipasha Posted: In a free wheeling chat, Bipasha speaks about women in Bollywood, the controversies surrounding her and a holiday with boyfriend John Abraham.

Gwyneth' fur ad leaves animal activists livid Posted: Gwyneth Paltrow has been photographed draped in fox fur and wearing fur-lined boots for the latest advertising campaign.

‘I don’t belong to any camp in Bollywood’ Posted: With four films awaiting release and three waiting to be filmed, Raima Sen tells CT that unlike sister Riya, she sometimes gets a little unsure and nervous while acting

Shilpa becomes highest paid! Posted: Sources reveal that Shilpa Shetty has been offered the popular reality show deal at a whopping Rs 10 crores.

Saif won and Kareena danced Posted: Saif Ali Khan was given the Rajiv Gandhi Award at a glittering ceremony in Mumbai recently and Kareena performed at the same event.

Britney gets a new look and a new man Posted: Britney Spears has got herself a more feminine look and was seen holidaying in Mexico with hotelier

'I have forgiven Jade,' says Shilpa Posted: Jade Goody who turned Shilpa Shetty's life in the UK reality show 'Big Brother' into a living hell met Shilpa again at the shoot of 'Bigg Boss 2' recently.

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Entertainment News

Beijing souvenir stores flourish as pirates flee Posted: 19 Aug 2008 03:22 AM CDT By Belinda Goldsmith

Blind drunk gets new meaning at Sydney cocktail bar Posted: 19 Aug 2008 03:18 AM CDT By Pauline Askin

Russian buys world's costliest home - French media Posted: 19 Aug 2008 03:14 AM CDT PARIS (Reuters Life!) - Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov has made headlines in France by buying a house described by French media as the world's most expensive home.

My prayers are with Jade Goody: Shilpa Shetty Posted: 19 Aug 2008 03:10 AM CDT New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, who is now hosting TV show "Bigg Boss", said she was shocked to hear that British reality TV star Jade Goody, a participant on the series, had been diagnosed with cancer.

Mariah Carey's new hubby reminds her of her mum! Posted: 19 Aug 2008 03:05 AM CDT Washington, Aug 19(ANI): Mariah Carey has said that her hubby Nick Cannon is her soul mate - because he reminds her of her mother.

Arnold Schwarzenegger undergoes knee surgery Posted: 19 Aug 2008 03:05 AM CDT Washington, Aug 19(ANI): Actor turned governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has recently undergone surgery to repair a knee injury, which he had suffered while working out.

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Hollywood News

JLo offers new moms tips to get fit Posted: 19 Aug 2008 03:05 AM CDT Washington, Aug 19(ANI): Jennifer Lopez has offered some valuable tips to new mothers to get back in shape.

Mariah Carey's new hubby reminds her of her mum! Posted: 19 Aug 2008 03:05 AM CDT Washington, Aug 19(ANI): Mariah Carey has said that her hubby Nick Cannon is her soul mate - because he reminds her of her mother.

Arnold Schwarzenegger undergoes knee surgery Posted: 19 Aug 2008 03:05 AM CDT Washington, Aug 19(ANI): Actor turned governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has recently undergone surgery to repair a knee injury, which he had suffered while working out.

Jade Goody detected with cancer, to leave 'Bigg Boss' Posted: 19 Aug 2008 01:51 AM CDT London, Aug 19 (IANS) British reality TV star Jade Goody, who came to India to participate in the second season of Indian show 'Bigg Boss', has been detected with cancer and will now leave the series.

Christina Applegate free of cancer Posted: 19 Aug 2008 01:35 AM CDT Washington, Aug 19 (ANI): Christina Applegate has revealed that following treatment she's now free of breast cancer.

Julia Roberts' niece slammed for hairy arms Posted: 19 Aug 2008 12:59 AM CDT London, Aug 19 (IANS) Superstar Julia Roberts' niece Emma was slammed and picked on for having hairy arms on the set of her new movie.

Huffman got 'Desperate Housewives' role in complaining audition Posted: 19 Aug 2008 12:59 AM CDT London, Aug 19 (IANS) Actress Felicity Huffman got the role in the hit TV show 'Desperate Housewives' after an audition where she complained about the troubles of motherhood.

Chris Rock's wife and I are good friends: Kerry Washington Posted: 19 Aug 2008 12:51 AM CDT London, Aug 19 (IANS) Actress Kerry Washington, who has appeared in hits like 'Ray', has laughed off reports that she wrecked comedian Chris Rock's marriage, saying she and his wife are still good friends.

Lohan spotted with partner Ronson in LA Posted: 19 Aug 2008 12:44 AM CDT London, Aug 19 (IANS) Actress Lindsay Lohan and her rumoured same-sex partner Samantha Ronson were spotted hugging and getting intimate in Hollywood recently.

Spears gets a new look...and new man? Posted: 19 Aug 2008 12:43 AM CDT London, Aug 19 (IANS) Troubled pop star Britney Spears, who is making an impressive comeback professionally, has got herself a new look and she might have found a new man in her life too.

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