Business News

TCS gets Singapore Airlines Cargo contract Posted: 26 Aug 2008 03:03 AM CDT MUMBAI (Reuters) - Tata Consultancy Services Ltd, India's top software exporter, said on Tuesday it had received a multi-million dollar contract from Singapore Airlines Cargo for a five-year period.

BHEL gets $32 million UAE contract Posted: 26 Aug 2008 02:58 AM CDT MUMBAI (Reuters) - State-run power equipment maker Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd said on Tuesday it had won a contract for two gas turbine generating units worth 1.4 billion rupees ($32 million) from the United Arab Emirates.

Oil near $115 as dollar weighs, hurricane supports Posted: 26 Aug 2008 02:56 AM CDT TOKYO (Reuters) - Oil hovered around $115 a barrel on Tuesday as the dollar strengthened, but losses were limited as tropical storm Gustav in the Caribbean turned into a hurricane, stoking concerns over output disruptions in the Gulf of Mexico.

GLOBAL MARKETS - World stocks hits lowest in almost 2 yrs Posted: 26 Aug 2008 02:46 AM CDT LONDON (Reuters) - World stocks fell to their lowest in almost two years on Tuesday as fresh concerns about the financial sector and growth outlook prompted investors to dump risky assets.

Axon Group H1 adjusted operating profit up 23 pct Posted: 26 Aug 2008 02:29 AM CDT Aug 26 - British consultancy Axon Group Plc on Tuesday reported a 23 percent rise in first-half adjusted operating profit on increased sales and said it sees the strong performance continuing into the second half.

Indian steel cos push for iron ore export tax hike Posted: 26 Aug 2008 02:24 AM CDT NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Indian steel firms have asked the government to increase an export duty on iron ore to 35 percent from 15 percent to slow exports and ensure supplies in the domestic market, an industry official said on Tuesday.

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Video News

Police fire tear gas to unblock the highway ... Posted: 25 Aug 2008 11:46 AM CDT Police in Jammu fired tear gas to disperse protesters trying to block Jammu-Pathankot national highway on Monday.

Chennai plays host to Go Karting challenge Posted: 25 Aug 2008 11:45 AM CDT First leg of a Go-Karting Challenge spread across seven Indian states was held in Chennai on Sunday.

Tibetans protest at Chinese embassy in New Delhi Posted: 25 Aug 2008 11:45 AM CDT Tibetans protested outside Chinese Embassy in New Delhi against the reported Chinese atrocities on Tibetans, a day after the two-week long 29th Olympics concluded in Beijing.

JMM stakes claim to form government in Jharkhand Posted: 25 Aug 2008 11:45 AM CDT President of the regional Jharkhand Mukti Morcha Shibu Soren has staked claim to form the next government on Monday.

Lalu Prasad surveys flooded areas in Bihar Posted: 25 Aug 2008 02:15 AM CDT Railway Minister Lalu made an aerial survey of flood-affected areas as the Kosi River wreaks havoc in several districts, swamping farmlands, destroying homes and claiming several lives.

Clashes on border are "aberrations" Posted: 25 Aug 2008 02:15 AM CDT Indian and Bangladeshi top border guards met in Dhaka on Sunday to resolve border irritants and other issues. The two sides, at their half-yearly meeting, termed the clashes as an "aberration" ...

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Bollywood News

My singing in 'Rock On' makes the character real: Farhan Akhtar Posted: 25 Aug 2008 09:55 PM CDT New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Director Farhan Akhtar, who makes his acting and singing debut with 'Rock On', says his crooning for the film was essential to make the character authentic.

Doesn't Ekta Kapoor appreciate her popular onscreen couple? Posted: 25 Aug 2008 09:00 PM CDT New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Audiences have loved the onscreen chemistry between TV actors Harshad Chopra and Additi Gupta, who play the lead roles in Ekta Kapoor's serial 'Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil'. But the two are still waiting for compliments from the television tsarina.

Shiney lies low Posted: 25 Aug 2008 02:40 PM CDT This is a quiet phase in Shiney Ahuja's life. Apart from his next two releases, Hijack and Har Pal, the actor has no shows, endorsements or a film in his kitty. 'This is a conscious move,' he says. 'I do intelligent films that require me to get into the skin of the character. If I were doing frivolous films, maybe I would've had the time to invest in shows.' As for endorsements, he is open to them but 'nothing exciting' has come his way, he adds.

Despite Warner Bros' suit, 'Hari Puttar' producer to go ahead Posted: 25 Aug 2008 09:10 AM CDT New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Mirchi Movies' bosses are planning to go ahead with the release of their forthcoming children's comedy 'Hari Puttar - A Comedy of Terrors' despite a lawsuit filed by Hollywood studio Warner Bros alleging infringement of their copyright of the 'Harry Potter' franchise.

Shilpa upset with me for missing her birthday: Big B Posted: 25 Aug 2008 08:36 AM CDT New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan says that Shilpa Shetty, who performed with him in the US for his Unforgettable concert, is upset with him for not wishing her on her birthday, especially because she believes she has a good year whenever the Big B says happy birthday to her.

Big B gets standing ovation by London fans Posted: 25 Aug 2008 02:42 AM CDT London, Aug 25 (PTI) Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan got a standing ovation by a 20,000 strong audience here as he recited in his inimitable baritone dialogues from all time hits like

Stage set for Chiranjeevi's maiden political show in Tirupati Posted: 25 Aug 2008 01:35 AM CDT Tirupati, Aug 25 (IANS) Telugu star Chiranjeevi is set to announce the name and policies of his new political party in this temple town in Andhra Pradesh Tuesday at a rally expected to be attended by a million people.

Amitabh is crowning glory of 'The Last Lear': Arindam Chaudhuri Posted: 24 Aug 2008 11:07 PM CDT New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Producer Arindam Chaudhuri can't stop raving about Amitabh Bachchan's performance in his ready-to-release English language film 'The Last Lear'. He says the Big B's work in the movie is even better than in 'Black'.

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Hollywood News

Winehouse's in-laws want to see her in jail Posted: 26 Aug 2008 02:13 AM CDT New York, Aug 26 (IANS) Troubled British singer Amy Winehouse's in-laws believes she would be better off in jail.

Jennifer Aniston's couch therapy to battle her heartbreak Posted: 26 Aug 2008 02:05 AM CDT London, Aug 26 (ANI): As Jennifer Aniston recovers from her break-up with John Mayer, the actress has revealed how she attends therapy sessions in an effort to get her "head straightened out".

Kate Hudson sued for stealing hair products Posted: 26 Aug 2008 01:55 AM CDT New York, Aug 26 (IANS) Actress Kate Hudson, who has appeared in hits such as 'Almost Famous', is being sued by Los Angeles-based 220 Laboratories for stealing their volcanic ash hair products.

World Bank launches film contest to highlight climate change Posted: 25 Aug 2008 04:55 PM CDT Washington, Aug 26 (Xinhua) The World Bank Monday announced the launch of a worldwide documentary film contest that will highlight the social aspects of climate change.

George Michael announces Christmas comeback Posted: 25 Aug 2008 01:08 PM CDT London, Aug 25 (IANS) Pop star George Michael has announced to release a new single at Christmas this year despite staging a series of 'retirement' shows.

'Titanic' lovers DiCaprio, Winslet renunite for 'Revolutionary Road' Posted: 25 Aug 2008 10:12 AM CDT London, Aug 25 (IANS) Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet are to pair again in a new film, more than a decade after they starred in James Cameroon's 1997 hit "Titanic".

John McCain hits back at Madonna's Hitler jibe Posted: 25 Aug 2008 09:05 AM CDT Washington, Aug 25 (ANI): 'Queen of pop' Madonna was at the receiving end of U.S. presidential candidate John McCain's diatribe, after she compared the Republican leader to history's most notorious dictators.

Enid Blyton's famous characters to return in new adventure series Posted: 25 Aug 2008 09:05 AM CDT London, Aug 25 (ANI): Famous author Enid Blyton's best-loved characters are all set to return in a new adventure series.

Paris Hilton launches her 'Bandits' hair extension line Posted: 25 Aug 2008 09:05 AM CDT New York, Aug 25 (ANI): Hollywood socialite Paris Hilton, who is famous for sporting multifarious hair extensions, has launched her own hair extension line called 'Bandits'.

X Factor bosses to line up Daniel Craig for 007 James Bond theme week Posted: 25 Aug 2008 09:05 AM CDT London, Aug 25 (ANI): X factor bosses are planning to organise a James Bond theme week, and hope to convince Daniel Craig to be a part of it.

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Entertainment News

Winehouse's in-laws want to see her in jail Posted: 26 Aug 2008 02:13 AM CDT New York, Aug 26 (IANS) Troubled British singer Amy Winehouse's in-laws believes she would be better off in jail.

Santosh Sivan talks about his upcoming flick 'Tahaan' Posted: 26 Aug 2008 02:05 AM CDT Indian ace director Santosh Sivan spoke about his new directorial venture 'Tahaan', a fable about an eight-year-old boy Tahaan and his donkey. The film has been extensively shot at picturesque town Pahalgaam in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jennifer Aniston's couch therapy to battle her heartbreak Posted: 26 Aug 2008 02:05 AM CDT London, Aug 26 (ANI): As Jennifer Aniston recovers from her break-up with John Mayer, the actress has revealed how she attends therapy sessions in an effort to get her "head straightened out".

Kate Hudson sued for stealing hair products Posted: 26 Aug 2008 01:55 AM CDT New York, Aug 26 (IANS) Actress Kate Hudson, who has appeared in hits such as 'Almost Famous', is being sued by Los Angeles-based 220 Laboratories for stealing their volcanic ash hair products.

My singing in 'Rock On' makes the character real: Farhan Akhtar Posted: 25 Aug 2008 09:55 PM CDT New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Director Farhan Akhtar, who makes his acting and singing debut with 'Rock On', says his crooning for the film was essential to make the character authentic.

Doesn't Ekta Kapoor appreciate her popular onscreen couple? Posted: 25 Aug 2008 09:00 PM CDT New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Audiences have loved the onscreen chemistry between TV actors Harshad Chopra and Additi Gupta, who play the lead roles in Ekta Kapoor's serial 'Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil'. But the two are still waiting for compliments from the television tsarina.

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Entertainment-The Times of India

Ranbir plans to direct a film Posted: 'I hope people will accept me as a director too' ... says Ranbir Kapoor, who promises to revive grandfather Raj Kapoor's company.

Saifeena shake a leg Posted: Saifeena are very famous as a couple when it comes to stage shows and this was proven in Sharjah recently.

Scarlett is a 'hardcore romantic' at heart Posted: Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson says that she is a hardcore romantic at heart.

Nandita: I think I needed this catharsis Posted: Nandita Das has found another medium of expressing herself -direction, she tells TOI.

Ranbir is a great friend: Bipasha Posted: Bipasha Basu talks to TOI about her equation with Ranbir Kapoor and the supposed love triangle.

Jaya Bachchan is son’s Posted: Abhishek's 'Drona' promos are creating quite an interest and the reason apart from the spectacular visuals is the voice of the 'sutradhar'.

Jennifer dreads going under the knife Posted: Jennifer Aniston lately revealed that the only reason she could go under the knife is for medical reason.

Rivals or friends? Posted: Once arch rivals, Renuka Shahane and Pallavi Joshi will share screen space for the first time... it's in Renuka's debut film as director.

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