Business News

Rupee retreats from 17-mo lows as dlr weakens Posted: 21 Aug 2008 02:58 AM CDT MUMBAI (Reuters) - The rupee further retreated from 17-month lows on Thursday as the dollar's weakness against other major currencies helped sentiment, but lower stocks and higher oil may cap gains.

Cabinet extends stock limit on wheat, pulses Posted: 21 Aug 2008 02:57 AM CDT NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's cabinet on Wednesday approved extending stock limits on wheat and pulses to April 2009 as part of efforts to keep food prices under check.

U.S. crude rises above $116 on geopolitics Posted: 21 Aug 2008 02:51 AM CDT By Seng Li Peng

Cabinet approves new rules for India IPTV services Posted: 21 Aug 2008 02:48 AM CDT NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The Indian Cabinet on Thursday approved new rules for IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) services.

Delhi airport's new domestic terminal to be ready this year Posted: 21 Aug 2008 02:08 AM CDT New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The new domestic terminal at the capital's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) will be ready by the end of this year, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel said here Thursday.

Gold demand picks up as prices remain weak Posted: 21 Aug 2008 02:05 AM CDT Mumbai, Aug 21 (ANI): Dealers have said that the demand for gold has improved as prices remain below the psychological 12,000 rupee level mark.

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Bollywood News

Italian singer adds new facet to Rabindra Sangeet Posted: 20 Aug 2008 11:57 PM CDT New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's music transcends geography and culture. For Italian singer Francesca Cassio, a blue-blooded Roman, it is both a passion and vocation.

I owe my image of action star to Danny Denzongpa: Suniel Shetty Posted: 20 Aug 2008 10:13 PM CDT Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Actor-producer Suniel Shetty is all set to pay a tribute to his friend, philosopher and guide Danny Denzongpa by making a film for him.

Punjabi dialogues scuttle 'Singh Is Kinng' run in Bihar Posted: 20 Aug 2008 08:57 PM CDT Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Singh Is Kinng' has done good business all over the country and overseas, but the romantic comedy is a flop in Bihar due to the heavy dose of Punjabi dialogues.

Out of whack Posted: 20 Aug 2008 02:20 PM CDT One after the other, three lead stars - Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt and now Zayed Khan - have met with life-threatening accidents on the sets of Ashtavinayak's Rs 100-crore film Blue. All three actors were injured while performing stunts for the film.

Bollywood's big three Posted: 20 Aug 2008 02:20 PM CDT Deepika Padukone has replaced Preity Zinta in the BSNL ads, Katrina Kaif has taken over from Aishwarya Rai for Nakshatra Diamonds and Priyanka Chopra is the reigning Bollywood queen for Lux and Ponds.

Sanjay Nirupam to get Monica Bedi a house in Mumbai Posted: 20 Aug 2008 01:06 PM CDT New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Congress MP Sanjay Nirupam, who is a surprise participant in the 'Bigg Boss' reality show along with controversial starlet Monica Bedi and others, Wednesday declared he would help the actor in purchasing a house in Mumbai.

Adam Sandler's new flick set for India release Posted: 20 Aug 2008 12:19 PM CDT Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Hollywood actor Adam Sandler's latest comedy flick 'You Don't Mess With The Zohan' will be released in India Sept 19, it was announced here Wednesday.

'Marmayogi' will be made by me and Pyramid Saimira: Kamal Haasan Posted: 20 Aug 2008 09:02 AM CDT Chennai, Aug 20 (IANS) Actor-director Kamal Haasan has confirmed that his film 'Marmayogi' will be produced by his banner in collaboration with Pyramid Saimira.

Tamil star Vikram excited about working with Abhishek, Aishwarya Posted: 20 Aug 2008 07:54 AM CDT Chennai, Aug 20 (IANS) Tamil star Vikram is not playing the male lead in Mani Ratnam's next Hindi film, but says he is excited to be a part of the movie.

First look of Bollywood film 'C Kkompany' unveiled in Mumbai Posted: 20 Aug 2008 07:05 AM CDT Mumbai, August 20 (ANI): Bollywood's veteran actor turned producer Jeetendra unveiled the first look of his forthcoming film ' C Kkompany' in Mumbai on Tuesday.

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Entertainment-The Times of India

Neha: I got flak for my size Posted: So what if she's tagged as a sex symbol, says Neha Dhupia - it gets her recall value.

‘I went to a Muslim builder,' says Saif Posted: When Saif Ali Khan thought of buying a new house, he made a conscious decision that he would not approach a Hindu housing society for fear of being rejected.

Britney's life in new TV documentary Posted: The troubled singer will spill the beans about her battle with mental illness and her chaotic personal life on a MTV documentary.

Minissha is frank! Posted: Minissha Lamba's single now. But she won't keep it a secret when love happens, she tells TOI.

I’m not a diva: Bipasha Posted: That's because a diva is a person who is in a position of power and is also difficult. And Bipasha Basu tells TOI that she is firm but not difficult.

Eva's 10-wardrobe changes at ALMA Awards! Posted: Eva Longoria swapped her costumes 10 times along with matching hairdos in a bid to suit the changes

Abhishek versus bikini babes Posted: Abhishek Bachchan has stepped out to do another item number.

Kate shows off her 'out of this world' body Posted: Kate Beckinsale has been spotted showing off her toned physique a in a two-piece.

Nethra needed the money desperately Posted: After winning an adventure reality show on TV, Nethra says she can take on anything in the world.

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Hollywood News

Salma Hayek and brother sued by former employee Posted: 21 Aug 2008 02:11 AM CDT New York, Aug 21 (IANS) Mexican actress Salma Hayek and her brother are being sued by a former employee against an investment venture that went wrong.

Ifans loses cool at girlfriend's birthday bash Posted: 21 Aug 2008 02:04 AM CDT London, Aug 21 (IANS) British comic actor Rhys Ifans lost his temper while celebrating girlfriend Kimberly Stewart's birthday.

Hollywood star Matt Damon father of second baby girl Posted: 21 Aug 2008 01:07 AM CDT Los Angeles, Aug 21 (DPA) Actor Matt Damon and his wife Luciana have become parents of a second baby girl.

It pays to be bumped by George Clooney Posted: 21 Aug 2008 01:06 AM CDT London, Aug 21 (IANS) Hollywood superstar George Clooney bought a new car for an Italian woman after he damaged her vehicle in a minor accident.

Peter Jackson to co-write 'The Hobbit' film Posted: 21 Aug 2008 01:05 AM CDT London, Aug 21 (ANI): Oscar-winning director Peter Jackson will co-write the screenplays for the two-part adaptation of JRR Tolkien's 'The Hobbit', it has emerged.

David Beckham tops best abs poll Posted: 21 Aug 2008 12:43 AM CDT London, Aug 21 (IANS) British football star David Beckham has beaten actors like Robert Buckley and Mario Lopez in a poll to find Hollywood's best abdominal muscles.

Mendes considers plastic surgery to maintain looks Posted: 21 Aug 2008 12:38 AM CDT London, Aug 21 (IANS) 'Training Day' star Eva Mendes says she will not hesitate to get plastic surgery done when her perfect figure starts to sag.

Hong Kong refuses entry to British paedophile Posted: 21 Aug 2008 12:32 AM CDT Hong Kong, Aug 21 (DPA) Disgraced British glam-rock star Gary Glitter was believed to be headed back to Bangkok Thursday after a bid to enter Hong Kong failed.

Jackson signs on as Hobbit scribe Posted: 21 Aug 2008 12:08 AM CDT Los Angeles, Aug 21 (DPA) Peter Jackson and the other members of the team that wrote the 'Lord of The Rings' film trilogy have signed on to pen the movie's Hobbit prequels, according to reports.

US country singer Kenny Rogers turns 70 Posted: 21 Aug 2008 12:06 AM CDT New York, Aug 21 (DPA) US country singer Kenny Rogers, whose hits like Lucille and Lady capitulated him to the top of both pop and country charts, turns 70 Thursday.

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Entertainment News

Salma Hayek and brother sued by former employee Posted: 21 Aug 2008 02:11 AM CDT New York, Aug 21 (IANS) Mexican actress Salma Hayek and her brother are being sued by a former employee against an investment venture that went wrong.

Ifans loses cool at girlfriend's birthday bash Posted: 21 Aug 2008 02:04 AM CDT London, Aug 21 (IANS) British comic actor Rhys Ifans lost his temper while celebrating girlfriend Kimberly Stewart's birthday.

Microsoft enlists Seinfield for ad campaign -WSJ Posted: 21 Aug 2008 01:39 AM CDT (Reuters) - Jerry Seinfield will be one of the key celebrity pitchmen in Microsoft Corp's $300 million advertising campaign aimed at changing its image, the Wall Street Journal said on Thursday, citing people close to the situation.

Hollywood star Matt Damon father of second baby girl Posted: 21 Aug 2008 01:07 AM CDT Los Angeles, Aug 21 (DPA) Actor Matt Damon and his wife Luciana have become parents of a second baby girl.

AP Exclusive: Crow offers free music to voters Posted: 21 Aug 2008 01:06 AM CDT LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Sheryl Crow is giving away free music a tactic she calls the "Tupperware" party approach to inspiring young people to vote.

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