Wednesday, August 27, 2008

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Infiltration on increase across border Anthony

Posted: 26 Aug 2008 12:16 PM CDT

Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Tuesday expressed concerns over rise in infiltration bids and firing incidents across border from Pakistan

Kin of Ahmedabad blasts pray for departed souls

Posted: 26 Aug 2008 12:15 PM CDT

They lost their loved ones in the serial blasts that rocked Ahmedabad on July 26 and they have gathered to offer prayers for the victims on Tuesday.

Opposition in Bihar seeks assistance from centre

Posted: 26 Aug 2008 12:15 PM CDT

Chief of main opposition in Bihar state on Tuesday sought assistance form central government for his state that has been badly hit by floods.

Olympics medal winners Sushil and Vijender ...

Posted: 26 Aug 2008 12:15 PM CDT

Thousands of cheering fans on Tuesday welcomed India's Olympic bronze medal winners, wrestler Sushil Kumar and boxer Vijender Singh in New Delhi.

Ganesha idol making starts in Bangalore

Posted: 26 Aug 2008 02:45 AM CDT

With the Festival of Lord Ganesha approaching fast, Bangalore gears up well in advance for the festival. As the festival is celebrated with full enthusiasm and in high spirits in the IT city, the ...

BDR-BSF to patrol jointly

Posted: 26 Aug 2008 02:15 AM CDT

Bangladesh Rifles has agreed on joint operations with the Border Security Force to remove terror camps of Indian insurgents in that country.

Sharif pulls his party out of the ruling coalition

Posted: 26 Aug 2008 01:16 AM CDT

Pushing Pakistan further into a political turmoil Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif pulled his party Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) out of the ruling coalition on Monday.

Santosh Sivan talks about his upcoming flick ...

Posted: 26 Aug 2008 01:16 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 ...

US-based NRI adopts a rhino

Posted: 26 Aug 2008 01:15 AM CDT

A US-based NRI Vavani Sharma has adopted a rhino named 'Pori' at a zoo in Assam and has made an advance payment of 100,000 rupees. This adoption allows him to take care of the six-year-old female ...

iPhone still an Indian dream

Posted: 26 Aug 2008 01:15 AM CDT

The Apple has finally hit the Indian mobile market, but steep prices still makes it a forbidden fruit. Airtel and Vodfone late last week launched the much awaited new iPhone 3G with much ...

Business News

Business News

Infosys says better positioned for Axon buy

Posted: 27 Aug 2008 03:22 AM CDT

CHENNAI (Reuters) - Infosys Technologies Ltd, India's second-largest software services exporter, was better positioned than others to acquire UK's Axon Group because it had management backing for its offer, its chief financial officer said on Wednesday.

Gold rises as oil firms

Posted: 27 Aug 2008 03:13 AM CDT

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Mitsubishi plans big expansion in solar power

Posted: 27 Aug 2008 03:08 AM CDT

Japan's Mitsubishi Electric Corp said on Wednesday it will spend USD 458 million to boost solar power cell production four-fold by early 2012 amid growing interest in renewable energies.

Johnston Press sees ad drop

Posted: 27 Aug 2008 03:08 AM CDT

British regional newspaper group Johnston Press missed market expectations for first-half sales as advertising revenues dropped 10 per cent but beat profit forecasts thanks to cost discipline it said it would maintain.

Australia construction spending shrinks

Posted: 27 Aug 2008 03:08 AM CDT

Australian construction activity fell unexpectedly in the past quarter as companies cut infrastructure spending, bolstering bets the central bank would lower interest rates next month to support a slowing economy.

Nano still cut off by Trinamool tide

Posted: 27 Aug 2008 03:08 AM CDT

Tata Motors' factory to manufacture the world's cheapest car continued to remain under siege for the fourth day on Wednesday, as the opposition Trinamool Congress announced stepping up protests seeking return of farm land from the industrial house.

Bollywood News

Bollywood News

Tamil actor to highlight transgender problems in 'Ardhanari'

Posted: 27 Aug 2008 02:32 AM CDT

Chennai, Aug 26 (IANS) Tamil offbeat actor Karan is set to play a transgender in 'Ardhanari', a movie that will highlight their problems.

Darsheel Safary signs Priyadarshan's film

Posted: 27 Aug 2008 01:05 AM CDT

Chennai, Aug 27 (IANS) Darsheel Safary, the boy who made you laugh and cry in his debut movie 'Taare Zameen Par', will now star in multilingual director Priyadarshan's Hindi remake of an acclaimed Iranian film.

Now, Shakti Samanta classics in animated form

Posted: 27 Aug 2008 12:38 AM CDT

Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) Three of veteran director Shakti Samanta's memorable films - 'Howrah Bridge', 'Amar Prem' and 'Barsaat Ki Ek Raat' - are all set to get animated, thanks to filmmaker Pritish Nandy.

My 'sex symbol' tag is fading: Neha Dhupia

Posted: 27 Aug 2008 12:13 AM CDT

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Beauty queen Neha Dhupia was tagged a 'sex symbol' after the portrayal of a prostitute in 'Julie', but she feels the image is now fading.

Kannada teen sensation Amoolya back with 'Chaithradha Chandrama'

Posted: 27 Aug 2008 12:00 AM CDT

Bangalore, Aug 27 (IANS) Kannada teen actress Amoolya, who became very popular with her debut film 'Cheluvina Chiththaara', is back to woo her fans with 'Chaithradha Chandrama' and hopes it repeats the success story of her first movie.

Anupam Kher impresses Narendra Modi with 'A Wednesday'

Posted: 26 Aug 2008 11:55 PM CDT

Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher held a special screening of his forthcoming film 'A Wednesday' for Narendra Modi. And the Gujarat chief minister seemed impressed with the movie based on the 2006 Mumbai serial train bombings.

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar does a Salman Khan on ramp

Posted: 26 Aug 2008 11:35 PM CDT

Mumbai, Aug 27 (ANI): Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar sizzled ramp here last evening for a leading apparel maker, with Salman Khan-like bare chest.

Suniel Shetty is bringing back 'Biggest Loser Jeetega'

Posted: 26 Aug 2008 09:01 PM CDT

Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) After the success of his reality show 'Biggest Loser Jeetega' on Sahara One, fitness freak Suniel Shetty is coming with the second season of the weight loss programme.

Actress Rambha denies rumours of her suicide attempt

Posted: 26 Aug 2008 10:12 AM CDT

Chennai, Aug 26 (IANS) Actor Rambha Tuesday denied rumours of an attempted suicide after being discharged from an overnight stay in a private nursing home.

Saas-bahu sagas on TV get comic twist with a new show

Posted: 26 Aug 2008 09:46 AM CDT

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Scheming and cunning daughters-in-law, holier-than-thou mothers-in-law often seen in over-the-top melodramas are set for a comic topsy-turvy turn with a new TV show called "Main Kab Saas Banoongi".

Hollywood News

Hollywood News

Jade Goody ignored cancer warning to appear on Indian Big Boss

Posted: 27 Aug 2008 02:35 AM CDT

London, Aug 27 (ANI): Big brother star Jade Goody has admitted that she ignored a fourth warning that she needed cancer treatment and went on to the Indian version of Big Brother, called Big Boss, for a 100,000 pounds fee.

Hefner opens his Playboy mansion doors for Pammi

Posted: 27 Aug 2008 02:05 AM CDT

Washington, Aug 27 (ANI): Playboy founder Hugh Hefner has offered Pamela Anderson his mansion - if she ever finds herself homeless.

Paris Hilton says she just 'loves' Britney Spears

Posted: 27 Aug 2008 02:05 AM CDT

Washington, Aug 27 (ANI): Paris Hilton has said it loud and clear that she loves popstar Britney Spears and is rooting for her at this year's MTV Video Music Awards.

Uma Thurman strips off for moon lit swim with fiance

Posted: 27 Aug 2008 02:05 AM CDT

London, Aug 27 (ANI): Hollywood actress Uma Thurman was spotted going for a topless moon lit swim with fiance Arki Busson on their Italian holiday.

Doherty's autobiographical film to open in porn theatre

Posted: 27 Aug 2008 01:54 AM CDT

London, Aug 27 (IANS) Troubled rocker Pete Doherty, who is going through some major drug problems, is set to premiere his new tell-all autobiographical film at an Austrian porn theatre.

Halliwell misses best pal George Michael's farewell concert

Posted: 27 Aug 2008 01:12 AM CDT

London, Aug 27 (IANS) British singer George Michael gave a farewell concert recently but his good friend Geri Halliwell gave it a miss to be with her daughter.

Rapper Dr Dre's son found dead

Posted: 27 Aug 2008 12:53 AM CDT

Los Angeles, Aug 27 (DPA) The son of pioneering rapper Dr Dre has been found dead in his bed, according to a statement from a representative.

I ignored cancer warnings: Jade Goody

Posted: 26 Aug 2008 11:41 AM CDT

London, Aug 26 (IANS) British reality show star Jade Goody has revealed that she ignored a letter stating that she needed to have abnormal cells removed from her cervix because she was too scared to go back to hospital.

Fake news report led Jenna Jameson to discover her pregnancy!

Posted: 26 Aug 2008 08:05 AM CDT

Melbourne, Aug 26 (ANI): Former porn star Jenna Jameson, who's expecting her first child with partner fighting champ Tito Ortiz insists that fake news report helped her discover her pregnancy.

George Lazenby disappointed over monitored daytime visits with kids

Posted: 26 Aug 2008 08:05 AM CDT

Melbourne, Aug 26 (ANI): Australian actor George Lazenby is disappointed that he has been allowed only three monitored daytime visits a week with his three young children.

Entertainment News

Entertainment News

Jade Goody ignored cancer warning to appear on Indian Big Boss

Posted: 27 Aug 2008 02:35 AM CDT

London, Aug 27 (ANI): Big brother star Jade Goody has admitted that she ignored a fourth warning that she needed cancer treatment and went on to the Indian version of Big Brother, called Big Boss, for a 100,000 pounds fee.

Fish and chips' aroma is Brits' 'Most Favourite Smell'

Posted: 27 Aug 2008 02:35 AM CDT

London, Aug 27 (ANI): The aroma of fish and chips is Britons' 'most favourite smell', says a new study.

Led Zeppelin return to studio for first time in over 25 years

Posted: 27 Aug 2008 02:35 AM CDT

London, Aug 27 (ANI): English rock band Led Zeppelin may be gearing up for a reunion tour, as they have reportedly returned to the studio for the first time in more than a quarter of a century.

Paris Hilton says she just 'loves' Britney Spears

Posted: 27 Aug 2008 02:05 AM CDT

Washington, Aug 27 (ANI): Paris Hilton has said it loud and clear that she loves popstar Britney Spears and is rooting for her at this year's MTV Video Music Awards.

Uma Thurman strips off for moon lit swim with fiance

Posted: 27 Aug 2008 02:05 AM CDT

London, Aug 27 (ANI): Hollywood actress Uma Thurman was spotted going for a topless moon lit swim with fiance Arki Busson on their Italian holiday.

Hefner opens his Playboy mansion doors for Pammi

Posted: 27 Aug 2008 02:05 AM CDT

Washington, Aug 27 (ANI): Playboy founder Hugh Hefner has offered Pamela Anderson his mansion - if she ever finds herself homeless.

Entertainment-The Times of India

Entertainment-The Times of India

Kareena reveals all!

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Kareena Kapoor in her most open interview till date... on love, sex, men, co-stars, films and fantasies.

Unrecognised in Durban

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Imran Khan and Avantika are enjoying anonymity in South Africa.

Linday denies having lesbian relationship before

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Linday Lohan has denied that she had a lesbian relationship before she started dating DJ Samantha

Gul wants to be known by her work

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Gul Panag tells TOI about how she chooses her roles.

Vijendra not interested in Bips

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'Bipasha has a guy, why would I date her?'... asks Olympic boxing hero Vijender Kumar.

Sonam & Ranbir: No way!

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Those who wanted to see the 'Saawariya' couple - Ranbir and Sonam - together once again, are in for a disappointment.

Keira hates being chased by paparazzi

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The actress has admitted that her pals fail to invite her to social events as they are harassed by eager photographers.

Jeetendra asks Salman about KK

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Jeetandra and Tusshar Kapoor joke about Salman's KK connection.