Sunday, August 24, 2008

Bollywood News

Bollywood News

Cultures shouldn't become globalised mush: Titanic composer

Posted: 23 Aug 2008 11:33 PM CDT

Mumbai, Aug 24 (IANS) British music arranger-composer John Altman, known for his work in films like 'Titanic' and 'Shall We Dance', has just scored for a Malayalam movie, but says it is important to preserve the diversity of sounds all over the world.

Two releases on a day, but Kay Kay wasn't nervous

Posted: 23 Aug 2008 10:35 PM CDT

Mumbai, Aug 24 (IANS) Kay Kay Menon, who has proven his mettle in different genres, had two releases on the same day this week - 'Mumbai Meri Jaan' and 'Maan Gaye Mughal-E-Azam'. But the actor says that he was far from nervous on D-day.

Will Rajni energise fan clubs after lacklustre 'Kuselan'?

Posted: 23 Aug 2008 10:04 PM CDT

Chennai, Aug 24 (IANS) Shaken by the lukewarm response to his latest release 'Kuselan', southern superstar Rajnikant is all set to energise his fan clubs in Tamil Nadu.

Tear in the knee no big deal for Bipasha

Posted: 23 Aug 2008 09:00 PM CDT

Mumbai, Aug 24 (IANS) Bollywood star Bipasha Basu got a tear in the knee while rehearsing her dance steps in Bangkok, but the actress says it's no big deal. She even brought her physiotherapist to the sets in Mumbai so that she didn't have to inconvenience anyone with her problem.

On a roller coaster

Posted: 23 Aug 2008 01:40 PM CDT

She may not have touched heights in the film industry but Esha Deol maintains that she has no regrets about doing the movies that did not click and has never felt on cloud nine when her films have become hits. Thus, she dismisses rumours that she is desperately seeking success through her next film Hijack.

'Mallika is a magnet'

Posted: 23 Aug 2008 01:40 PM CDT

Director Sanjay Chhel couldn't be more satisfied with his latest release. A political satire wrapped up as a feel good film, Maan Gaye Mughall-E-Azam has a stellar cast that includes Rahul Bose, Paresh Rawal and Kay Kay Menon. But it is Mallika Sherawat's presence that Chhel considers the movie's biggest attraction.

Deepika Padukone voted 'the world's sexiest woman'

Posted: 23 Aug 2008 09:05 AM CDT

Mumbai, August 23 (ANI): Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone was voted as the world's sexiest woman by a popular men's lifestyle magazine in Mumbai on Friday evening.

'Aakashagopuram' producer eyes US, Europe markets

Posted: 23 Aug 2008 05:37 AM CDT

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 23 (IANS) Mohanlal-starrer 'Aakashagopuram' is said to be the costliest Malayalam film made so far, but its producer Manu Kumaran says he is not too worried about the box office because they have entered into various tie-ups for its release in the US and Europe.

Spy film 'Mukhbir' to narrate a unique tale

Posted: 23 Aug 2008 05:05 AM CDT

Mumbai, Aug 23 (ANI): Bollywood director Mani Shankar and actor Sameer Dattani get candid and talk about their movie 'Mukhbir' that revolves around the life of a spy of an Indian intelligence agency.

Jaggesh shines in average 'Kodagaana Koli Nungiththaa'

Posted: 23 Aug 2008 03:39 AM CDT

Film: 'Kodagaana Koli Nungiththaa'; Director: Vasu; Cast: Jaggesh, Pooja Gandhi, Rangayana Raghu, Sadhu Kokila, Sharan; Music: Sadhu Kokila; Rating: **

Business News

Business News

The curious case of India's oil policy

Posted: 24 Aug 2008 12:15 AM CDT

India's petroleum policies are getting curiouser and curiouser. The latest report on the oil sector by former petroleum secretary B.K. Chaturvedi has proposed a phased raise in oil product prices so that eventually, domestic retail prices are brought on a par with international levels. This is surely an Alice in Wonderland proposal.

A disaster waiting to happen at Sivakasi

Posted: 24 Aug 2008 12:01 AM CDT

Sivakasi (Tamil Nadu), Aug 24 (IANS) A disaster might be just waiting to happen in this town, which is considered the fireworks capital of India. Firecrackers are being illegally manufactured in houses and open fields, capable of triggering huge fires and explosions.

It's oversized bags for the day, clutches for the evening

Posted: 23 Aug 2008 09:30 PM CDT

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) When it comes to daywear, bigger bags are definitely better in terms of styles and colours, but elegant clutches are the perfect accompaniment for that special evening.

Negotiating a divorce

Posted: 23 Aug 2008 04:46 PM CDT

Separation can be painful, especially a dent on your wallet.

A socially responsible investor slips up

Posted: 23 Aug 2008 04:46 PM CDT

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Bombay Stock Exchange to rework commodities game plan

Posted: 23 Aug 2008 04:46 PM CDT

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which recently dropped its plan of buying a 26% stake in commodities exchange National Multi-Commodity Exchange (NMCE), is reworking its strategy of getting into the commodities space.

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Video News

Two states invite Tata to set up small car plant

Posted: 23 Aug 2008 01:16 PM CDT

Mumbai/Bhubneshwar, August 23 (ANI): Maharashtra and Orissa government on Saturday invited Tata Motors to set up plant for the small car 'Nano' project.

Ahmedabad blasts accused produced in court

Posted: 23 Aug 2008 01:15 PM CDT

Indian police on Saturday produced four activists of banned Students' Islamic Movement of India or SIMI suspected of being involved in Ahmedabad bomb blasts in a metropolitan court.

Tibetan exiles stage protest in Indian capital

Posted: 23 Aug 2008 01:15 PM CDT

Scores of Tibetan exiles on Saturday gathered in New Delhi, to protest against violation of human rights by Chinese authorities.

Second round of talks in Jammu end on a ...

Posted: 23 Aug 2008 01:15 PM CDT

The second round of talks between Shri Amarnath Sangharsh Samiti and a panel of the state government ended on a positive note on Saturday.

Deepika Padukone voted as the world's sexiest ...

Posted: 23 Aug 2008 09:46 AM CDT

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone was voted as the world's sexiest woman by a popular men's lifestyle magazine on Friday.

Suicide car bomb kills 8 in Pakistan

Posted: 23 Aug 2008 09:46 AM CDT

Two days after 60 people were killed in a bomb blast in Pakistan, another suicide car bomb struck northwestern Pakistan's Swat valley on Saturday killing eight policemen.

A music show to spread AIDS awareness in Sikkim

Posted: 23 Aug 2008 09:45 AM CDT

Sikkim played host to 'Freedom rock tour 2008', a music concert aimed at spreading AIDS awareness. The show was jointly organised by Sikkim State Aids Control Society or SSACS and 91.9 FM channel.

Indian spy film 'Mukhbir' to narrate a unique tale

Posted: 23 Aug 2008 09:45 AM CDT

Director of film 'Mukhbir', Mani Shankar and actor Sameer Dattani gets candid and talk about the movie that revolves around the life of a spy of an Indian intelligence agency.

Land shrine talks begin in Jammu

Posted: 23 Aug 2008 09:45 AM CDT

The first round of talks between Shri Amarnath Sangharsh Samiti or SASS and a panel of the state government of J and K began on Saturday.

Buddhadeb appeals for peaceful agitation in Singur

Posted: 23 Aug 2008 03:46 AM CDT

West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee said on Friday that he was hopeful of the Tata Motors' Nano car project coming up at Singur. And so he appealed to the opposition parties to ...