Business News

General Motors to put $200mln in India engine plant Posted: 28 Aug 2008 01:51 AM CDT MUMBAI (Reuters) - General Motors Corp on Thursday said it would invest more than $200 million initially in a powertrain plant in India, as the troubled carmaker aims to double its share of a fast-growing but increasingly competitive market.

Mobile user base touches 296 million Posted: 28 Aug 2008 01:35 AM CDT India now along with China is between the top two countries that add maximum number of wireless subscribers every month. India has added record 9.22 million wireless subscribers in July as against 8.94 million in June.

Bahrain banking sector posts strong growth in first half of 2008 Posted: 28 Aug 2008 01:19 AM CDT Dubai, Aug 28 (IANS) Bahrain's banking sector continued to show dynamic and confident growth in the first half of 2008, according to that Gulf nation's leading economic authority.

Canada extends control over oil-rich Arctic region Posted: 28 Aug 2008 01:19 AM CDT Toronto, Aug 28 (IANS) With the rapidly disappearing Arctic Ocean ice raising prospects of a scramble for rich seabed resources among neighbouring nations, Canada is flexing its muscle, extending its jurisdiction over the region from 100 nautical miles to 200.

Over 160 nominations filed for new UAE global energy award Posted: 28 Aug 2008 01:05 AM CDT Abu Dhabi, Aug 27 (IANS) Over 160 nominations from around 40 countries have been filed for the inaugural Zayed Future Energy Prize to be presented in a global energy summit here next year.

Markets recover, Sensex adds 50 pts Posted: 28 Aug 2008 12:22 AM CDT The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex gained 50 points in early trade on Thursday on selective buying by funds amid short-covering by speculators.

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Video News

Hundreds of trucks lay stranded in West Bengal Posted: 27 Aug 2008 11:17 AM CDT Hundreds of trucks are stranded on Durgapur highway in West Bengal due to ongoing protest initiated by Trinamool Congress, the main opposition in the state, over a car plant being set up on farmland.

Call for communal amity in Jammu Posted: 27 Aug 2008 11:16 AM CDT Muslim intellectuals got together with office bearers of Shri Amarnath Sangharsh Samiti or SASS in Jammu on Tuesday to appeal for maintaining communal harmony.

Sania signs up with Aussie physical trainer Posted: 27 Aug 2008 11:16 AM CDT Sania Mirza, the injured Indian tennis star, whose painful wrist condition consigned her to the sidelines for the better of the summer of 2008, has tied up with reputed trainer Amir Takla in a ...

Pak stocks slump 4 pc due to political worries Posted: 27 Aug 2008 11:16 AM CDT Pakistani stocks fell over four percent in early trade on Wednesday to their lowest level in more than two years.

Lao Prez visits India to enhance bilateral ties Posted: 27 Aug 2008 11:15 AM CDT President of Lao People's Democratic Republic is on a five day visit to India to strengthen bilateral ties.

Separatists versus nationalist, says Advani Posted: 27 Aug 2008 04:15 AM CDT L.K. Advani on Tuesday openly supported Shri Amarnath Sangarsh Samiti and said that the protests in Jammu and Kashmir were of "nationalists versus separatists".

WB government refuses to back down on 'Nano' ... Posted: 27 Aug 2008 03:47 AM CDT The government of West Bengal, on Tuesday, rejected a demand by farmers to return the disputed land acquired for the 'Nano' Project.

Chiranjeevi launches 'Praja Rajyam' amid huge ... Posted: 27 Aug 2008 03:47 AM CDT Chiranjeevi, the celebrated Telugu superstar's venture into the political arena is nothing less than yet another high intensity popular reality show springing up surprises now and then.

Chinese fishing nets on the verge of disappearance Posted: 27 Aug 2008 03:46 AM CDT A centuries old unique fishing technique introduced in the 14th century is fighting for its survival in Kochi.

Communal amity reigns at Shahdara Sharif ... Posted: 27 Aug 2008 03:46 AM CDT Leaving behind the land row devotes from all religions flock the Shahdara Sharif shrine in Jammu and Kashmir. The shrine, which is revered by people from all religions, has become an epitome of ...

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Bollywood News

Filmmaker Nupur Basu tells story of India's unwanted girls Posted: 27 Aug 2008 11:48 PM CDT New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Vaijanti, a young woman from Agra, found her married life turning into a nightmare when a sex scan showed a second girl child in her womb. Her in-laws insisted she terminate the pregnancy. She left her husband's home.

When Amitabh had London audiences on their feet Posted: 27 Aug 2008 10:50 PM CDT Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan says he was overwhelmed by the 'unprecedented' response of the crowds in London when he performed there with son Abhishek and daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai.

'Dil Kabaddi' is a film strictly for adults: Irrfan Khan Posted: 27 Aug 2008 10:01 PM CDT Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) 'Dil Kabaddi' is Irrfan Khan's first full-on film on sexual politics and he says he liked the idea of playing a man who's sexually adventurous.

'Mukhbiir' a spy film blended with emotions: Mani Shankar Posted: 27 Aug 2008 09:43 PM CDT Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) Director Mani Shankar, known for his techno-savvy films like '16 December', is ready with his fourth Hindi movie 'Mukhbiir' which releases Friday. Unlike his earlier films, he says he has been able to blend plot, characters, research and emotions really well.

Imran, Ranbir are my favourite actors: Bipasha Basu Posted: 27 Aug 2008 08:52 PM CDT Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) Bollywood's dusky beauty Bipasha Basu says that her favourite actors right now are both newcomers - her 'Bachna Ae Haseeno' co-star Ranbir Kapoor and Imran Khan of 'Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na' fame.

Race on for Diwali Posted: 27 Aug 2008 02:40 PM CDT Madhur Bhandarkar's Fashion, which was supposed to hit the cinemas on October 17, may not make the deadline. According to trade sources, the Priyanka Chopra-Kangana Ranaut movie could be postponed by a week. If that happens it could well be a Diwali release.

Rahul Bose admits 'Maan Gaye...' was a bad film Posted: 27 Aug 2008 11:57 AM CDT Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) After its dismal performance at the box office, Bollywood actor Rahul Bose admits that 'Maan Gaye Mughall-E-Azam' was a bad movie.

Malayalam film body has lost importance, say industry members Posted: 27 Aug 2008 09:15 AM CDT Chennai, Aug 27 (IANS) The forthcoming elections to the Malayalam Cine Technicians Association (MACTA) have lost their meaning as many major directors and producers have formed a separate union, industry members said.

Music of Bollywood film 'Tahaan' released in Mumbai Posted: 27 Aug 2008 07:35 AM CDT Mumbai, August 27 (ANI): Music of Bollywood film 'Tahaan' which is a fable about an eight-year-old boy Tahaan and his donkey was released in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Director Dayal turns producer with 'Circus' Posted: 27 Aug 2008 04:29 AM CDT Bangalore, Aug 27 (IANS) Kannada director Dayal Padmanabhan of 'Baa Baro Rasika' fame has turned producer with 'Circus' and says the film will fulfil his dream of making a movie using a train.

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Entertainment News

Coogan names his 'gay rent boy' character Keanu Reeves Posted: 28 Aug 2008 02:29 AM CDT London, Aug 28 (IANS) British comic actor Steve Coogan has named his new character after 'Matrix' star Keanu Reeves.

Madonna sued for non-payment of loan Posted: 28 Aug 2008 02:24 AM CDT New York, Aug 28 (IANS) Pop superstar Madonna was sued by financier Jay Dykes Jr. who alleges that she has failed to repay a loan of over $400,000 that she took to make a movie in 2006.

The bigger the shopping trolleys the happier the women Posted: 28 Aug 2008 01:35 AM CDT Melbourne, Aug 28 (ANI): Want to know what makes women happy? Well, ladies' happiness lies in a bigger shopping trolley.

It's official: Specs make men look sexy Posted: 28 Aug 2008 01:35 AM CDT London, Aug 28 (ANI): Dumping your broad-framed specs because pals dub you as a 'geek'? Stop right there, for here's something that will certainly cheer you up -glasses make men look sexy.

Teens rarely use seat belts, either as drivers or passengers Posted: 28 Aug 2008 01:35 AM CDT Washington, Aug 28 (ANI): Injury prevention experts have long understood that teens prefer not to wear seat belts while driving. Now, a new research has found that adolescent passengers also rarely use seat belts.

Bollywood film 'Rock On' all set for release Posted: 28 Aug 2008 01:35 AM CDT Ace Indian director Farhan Akhtar makes his debut as an actor with the upcoming Bollywood flick 'Rock On' The film which is a story of four friends set out to re-create their passion for music and art as they finally begin to live out their dream by forming a rock band.

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Hollywood News

Coogan names his 'gay rent boy' character Keanu Reeves Posted: 28 Aug 2008 02:29 AM CDT London, Aug 28 (IANS) British comic actor Steve Coogan has named his new character after 'Matrix' star Keanu Reeves.

Madonna sued for non-payment of loan Posted: 28 Aug 2008 02:24 AM CDT New York, Aug 28 (IANS) Pop superstar Madonna was sued by financier Jay Dykes Jr. who alleges that she has failed to repay a loan of over $400,000 that she took to make a movie in 2006.

George Michael makes acting debut on TV Posted: 28 Aug 2008 01:20 AM CDT London, Aug 28 (IANS) British singer George Michael, who gave his farewell concert recently, makes his acting debut on a US TV show.

Hilton makes boyfriend wear suggestive T-shirt Posted: 28 Aug 2008 01:20 AM CDT London, Aug 28 (IANS) Socialite heiress Paris Hilton made his boyfriend Benji Madden wear a T-shirt with the word 'Obey' written on it and paraded him in front of paparazzi to defuse rumours that he has dumped her.

Michael Jackson, once pop's Peter Pan, turns a sad 50 Posted: 27 Aug 2008 09:05 PM CDT Santa Maria (California), Aug 28 (DPA) The gates of Michael Jackson's Neverland were locked shut this week. The funfair was idle and the animals from the private zoo were long gone.

Kirsten Dunst dating rocker? Posted: 27 Aug 2008 01:22 PM CDT London, Aug 27 (IANS) Actress Kirsten Dunst of 'Spiderman' fame is reportedly dating MGMT band frontman Andrew Vanwyngarden.

Brad Pitt wants more kids Posted: 27 Aug 2008 01:06 PM CDT London, Aug 27 (IANS) Hollywood star Brad Pitt says he would love to have more children to add to his already large family, just weeks after his partner and actress Angelina Jolie gave birth to twins.

'American Idol' winner Sparks was distracted by Cowell's looks Posted: 27 Aug 2008 10:58 AM CDT London, Aug 27 (IANS) 'American Idol' winner Jordin Sparks was surprised when she won on the show because she was distracted by the judge Simon Cowell's good looks.

Mia Tyler didn't know Liv was her half-sister Posted: 27 Aug 2008 10:58 AM CDT London, Aug 27 (IANS) Model-turned-author Mia Tyler had no idea that 'Lord of the Rings' star Liv Tyler was her half-sister when they first met at an 'Aerosmith' concert.

Ex-wife's allegation shocks former Bond actor Lazenby Posted: 27 Aug 2008 10:57 AM CDT London, Aug 27 (IANS) Former James Bond actor George Lazenby was shocked when his estranged wife in a court accused him of being a violent alcoholic.

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