Friday, August 22, 2008

Business News

Business News

Gold rides on surging oil, holds near 1-week high

Posted: 22 Aug 2008 02:45 AM CDT

By Lewa Pardomuan

ONGC has submitted bid for Imperial-source

Posted: 22 Aug 2008 02:16 AM CDT

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's Oil and Natural Gas Corp Ltd has submitted a bid to buy Russia-focused Imperial Energy Corp, the sale of which may be announced next week, a senior Indian government source told reporters.

Oil firm at $121 on Russia tension, dollar dive

Posted: 22 Aug 2008 02:06 AM CDT

By Felicia Loo

Tatas not to pull out of Singur unless forced: Nirupam Sen

Posted: 22 Aug 2008 02:05 AM CDT

Kolkata, Aug 21 (PTI) Tata Motors will not pull out of the Singur project unless forced, West Bengal Industry Minister Nirupam Sen said here tonight after a meeting with Tata Sons Chairman Ratan

Nifty down 132 pts ahead of inflation data, weak global cues

Posted: 22 Aug 2008 02:05 AM CDT

Mumbai, Aug 21 (PTI) A cautious stance taken by investors ahead of the release of inflation data as well as weak global trends triggered a sharp sell-off, weighing on the National Stock Exchange

DIGIT is the No. 1 Technology Magazine in India as per Indian Readership Survey

Posted: 22 Aug 2008 02:05 AM CDT

New Delhi, Aug 22 (ANI/Business Wire India): 9.9 Media is proud to announce that its publication DIGIT has been recognized as the No. 1 Technology Magazine in India in terms of readership in the 2008 Indian Readership Survey.

Video News

Video News

Kingfisher-Deccan gets govt. approval to fly ...

Posted: 22 Aug 2008 12:16 AM CDT

UB Group Chief Vijay Mallya's long cherished ambition of his airline flying abroad is going to get fulfilled soon.

Bollywood horror flick 'Phoonk' set for release

Posted: 22 Aug 2008 12:15 AM CDT

As Bollywood horror flick 'Phoonk' is set to hit the screens across the country on Friday, its star cast spoke about their roles in film.

Fish pedicure gaining ground in India

Posted: 22 Aug 2008 12:15 AM CDT

Fishes have now emerged as new age beauty experts at an Indian salon and spa. After gaining popularity in China, Japan, Singapore, fish spa or fish pedicure has now been introduced in the country ...

Tight security at Dwarkadhish Temple

Posted: 21 Aug 2008 12:17 PM CDT

Police in Gujarat have tightened security at the revered Dwarkadhish temple as precaution after the recent serial blasts ahead of the Hindu festival Janmashtami.

New Delhi gets country's longest runway

Posted: 21 Aug 2008 12:17 PM CDT

India's national capital now boasts of having the country's longest runway at the Indira Gandhi International airport.

Fort Kochi beach goes under the sea

Posted: 21 Aug 2008 12:16 PM CDT

The famous Fort Kochi beach in Kerala is no more to be seen.

Gordon Brown pledges more aid to Afghan army

Posted: 21 Aug 2008 12:15 PM CDT

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Thursday said that his government will put more resources into training the Afghan National Army or ANA.

Irate protesters torch vehicles in Jammu

Posted: 21 Aug 2008 12:15 PM CDT

Irate demonstrators burnt vehicles in Jammu on Thursday protesting over controversial shrine land row.

Nearly 50 dead in blasts near Pak ordnance plant

Posted: 21 Aug 2008 12:15 PM CDT

Dead bodies could be seen everywhere as two suicide bombers blew themselves up outside Pakistan's main defence industry complex on Thursday.

Flood mayhem in Uttarakhand

Posted: 21 Aug 2008 07:15 AM CDT

Uttarakhand is reeling under flood water. Several low-lying towns and fields have submerged owing to heavy rains for the past few days.

Bollywood News

Bollywood News

'Only copy of Devdas rotting in Bangladesh'

Posted: 22 Aug 2008 02:06 AM CDT

Dhaka, Aug 22 (IANS) A copy of Promothesh Barua's 'Devdas', made in 1934 and said to be the only copy existing, is in a bad shape in the Bangladesh Film Archives, its sound track erased and footage damaged, a newspaper reported Friday.

Posted: 22 Aug 2008 01:33 AM CDT

'Bigg Boss' host Shilpa Shetty hurt over Rakhi Sawant's allegation

Posted: 21 Aug 2008 10:24 PM CDT

Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) This week has been really tough on actress Shilpa Shetty, who is hosting the second season of 'Bigg Boss'. First Jade Goody's traumatic adieu and then item girl Rakhi Sawant's allegation that a contestant on the show has been changed because of her manoeuvres.

Director Sudhir Mishra adopts his homeless hero

Posted: 21 Aug 2008 09:30 PM CDT

Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) Acclaimed filmmaker Sudhir Mishra, who signed underprivileged boy Sikandar Aggarwal for his ready-for-release 'Tera Kya Hoga Johnny', is making sure that the 17-year-old teenager doesn't revert to his old life.

I don't rule out forming a band: Farhan Akhtar

Posted: 21 Aug 2008 09:08 PM CDT

Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) After playing a musician in 'Rock on', director-turned-actor Farhan Akhtar says that the film has changed his attitude towards rock music and he might form his own band. 'My entire take on rock music has been tweaked after this film. Music was something I had put aside to make movies. Now I want to pursue music keenly,' Farhan, who debuts as an actor with the film, told IANS in an interview. 'I don't rule that out. If ever there was a desire in me to be part of a music band, it's now. I wouldn't like to ignore this desire in me now because two years from now I'll regret it,' said Farhan who directed hits like 'Dil Chahta Hai' and 'Don - The Chase Begins'.

My way or no way

Posted: 21 Aug 2008 02:20 PM CDT

His film Maan Gaye Mughall-e-Azam is releasing today, but writer-director Sanjay Chhel is already on to his next project, Fantastic, which is produced by Percept Picture Company. And he replaced Rahul Khanna with Rahul Bose even before the first shot was canned.

Chiranjeevi hails Supreme Court order on Tirupati meet

Posted: 21 Aug 2008 10:27 AM CDT

Hyderabad, Aug 21 (IANS) Telugu actor-turned-politician Chiranjeevi Thursday hailed the Supreme Court verdict allowing him to hold a public meeting at the temple town of Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh Aug 26 to formally launch his political party.

'Maan Gaye Mughall-E-Azam' a different comedy, says director

Posted: 21 Aug 2008 10:25 AM CDT

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Watch my film because it's different, says writer-director Sanjay Chhel of his latest offering 'Maan Gaye Mughall-E-Azam' starring Mallika Sherawat and Rahul Bose that releases Friday.

Dev Anand plans two international projects after 'Chargesheet'

Posted: 21 Aug 2008 07:52 AM CDT

Mumbai Aug 21 (IANS) Octogenarian Dev Anand has started shooting for his ambitious project 'Chargesheet' and says after completing it, he will make two international film.

'Phoonk' star Amruta learns acting from child artiste

Posted: 21 Aug 2008 07:45 AM CDT

Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Marathi actress Amruta Khanvilkar, who plays a significant role in Ram Gopal Varma's 'Phoonk', says she has learnt a lot about acting from her nine-year-old co-star Ahsaas Channa.

Entertainment News

Entertainment News

Pammie's boobs are 'collapsing'!

Posted: 22 Aug 2008 02:35 AM CDT

London, Aug 22 (ANI): Hollywood actress Pamela Anderson's surgically enhanced boobs are "collapsing", according to a leading medical expert.

Anna Paquin learns to pedal at 26

Posted: 22 Aug 2008 02:07 AM CDT

London, Aug 22 (IANS) Oscar winning actress Anna Paquin, who starred in the 'X-Men' movies, has finally fulfilled her dream of riding a bike.

'Only copy of Devdas rotting in Bangladesh'

Posted: 22 Aug 2008 02:06 AM CDT

Dhaka, Aug 22 (IANS) A copy of Promothesh Barua's 'Devdas', made in 1934 and said to be the only copy existing, is in a bad shape in the Bangladesh Film Archives, its sound track erased and footage damaged, a newspaper reported Friday.

Eva Mendes wanted to be a nun

Posted: 22 Aug 2008 02:05 AM CDT

Melbourne, Aug 22 (ANI): Eva Mendes, who has posed topless, considered becoming a nun when she was younger - until she realized they don't get paid.

Metallica is back with new album

Posted: 22 Aug 2008 01:54 AM CDT

London, Aug 22 (IANS) Metallica lead singer James Hetfield promises they will once again be at the top with their new album 'Death Magnetic'.

Indian actress Ayesha Dharkar in 'Coronation Street'

Posted: 22 Aug 2008 01:53 AM CDT

London, Aug 22 (IANS) Indian actress Ayesha Dharkar has been asked to join the hit TV show 'Coronation Street' after it faced criticism for being 'too white'.

Hollywood News

Hollywood News

Pammie's boobs are 'collapsing'!

Posted: 22 Aug 2008 02:35 AM CDT

London, Aug 22 (ANI): Hollywood actress Pamela Anderson's surgically enhanced boobs are "collapsing", according to a leading medical expert.

Anna Paquin learns to pedal at 26

Posted: 22 Aug 2008 02:07 AM CDT

London, Aug 22 (IANS) Oscar winning actress Anna Paquin, who starred in the 'X-Men' movies, has finally fulfilled her dream of riding a bike.

Eva Mendes wanted to be a nun

Posted: 22 Aug 2008 02:05 AM CDT

Melbourne, Aug 22 (ANI): Eva Mendes, who has posed topless, considered becoming a nun when she was younger - until she realized they don't get paid.

Metallica is back with new album

Posted: 22 Aug 2008 01:54 AM CDT

London, Aug 22 (IANS) Metallica lead singer James Hetfield promises they will once again be at the top with their new album 'Death Magnetic'.

Indian actress Ayesha Dharkar in 'Coronation Street'

Posted: 22 Aug 2008 01:53 AM CDT

London, Aug 22 (IANS) Indian actress Ayesha Dharkar has been asked to join the hit TV show 'Coronation Street' after it faced criticism for being 'too white'.

Sophie Monk offered $1m to pose nude in Playboy

Posted: 22 Aug 2008 01:35 AM CDT

Melbourne, Aug 22 (ANI): Aussie stunner Sophie Monk has reportedly been offered 1 million dollars to bare all for iconic men's magazine Playboy.

Posted: 22 Aug 2008 01:35 AM CDT

Terrence Howard's singing effort rejected

Posted: 22 Aug 2008 01:20 AM CDT

New York, Aug 22 (IANS) Actor Terrence Howard, who got rave reviews for his performance in 'Crash' and 'Hustle and Flow', was rejected by the audience when he performed his first ever live music gig.

Jay-Z continues to taunt Noel Gallagher

Posted: 22 Aug 2008 01:14 AM CDT

London, Aug 22 (IANS) Rapper Jay-Z continues to taunt rocker Noel Gallagher and picks on him in his new song.

Zeta Jones gets emotional at grandmother's funeral

Posted: 22 Aug 2008 01:13 AM CDT

London, Aug 22 (IANS) Hollywood actress Catherine Zeta Jones got emotional at the funeral of her 91-year-old grandmother after whom she was named.