Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Indian stocks rally on dip in inflation

Posted: 29 Aug 2008 06:44 AM CDT

MUMBAI, India (AP) _ Indian stocks surged Friday as investors took heart from new government data that showed moderating inflation and reasonable economic growth.

Asian markets mixed; China snaps losing streak

Posted: 28 Aug 2008 06:16 AM CDT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) _ Stocks in Asia finished mixed Thursday as Japan's key index rose and Chinese shares snapped a five-day losing streak while markets in Hong Kong and India fell.

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Arjuna Awardee auctions his medals in Uttar ...

Posted: 01 Sep 2008 12:52 PM CDT

While India is celebrating the victory at Beijing Olympics, an Arjuna Awardee in Baghpath district of Uttar Pradesh has put his awards for auction.

Normalcy returns to Jammu after 63 days of unrest

Posted: 01 Sep 2008 12:52 PM CDT

Jammu bounced back to normalcy after 63 days of unrest over shrine land row. Jammu city and adjoining districts returned to normal life on Monday as market places opened and traffic plied on ...

Maoists impose economic blockade in Jharkhand

Posted: 01 Sep 2008 12:51 PM CDT

The Maoist hit Palamau district of Jharkhand these days is facing the economic blockade in the region.

Pakistani Islamists rally in support if J and ...

Posted: 01 Sep 2008 12:51 PM CDT

With the Jammu and Kashmir Valley burning, sparks are also flying across the border. Several thousand Islamists rallied in two major cities of Pakistan, Islamabad and Rawalpindi, late on Sunday ...

Oil ministry sanctions aid to flood hit Bihar

Posted: 01 Sep 2008 12:50 PM CDT

Besides sanctioning rupees 50 million rupees for the flood victims in Bihar, Indian Oil ministry has ordered an extra 10,000 metric tonnes of kerosene as part of its flood aid effort.

Posted: 01 Sep 2008 07:46 AM CDT

Dalai Lama discharged from Mumbai hospital

Posted: 01 Sep 2008 07:45 AM CDT

Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, was discharged from Mumbai hospital on Monday where he had been admitted after he had complained of abdominal pain.

Ganesh Festival celebration in France

Posted: 01 Sep 2008 05:53 AM CDT

Thousands of Hindu worshippers took to the streets of Paris on Sunday for a colorful procession to mark Ganesh Chaturthi.

Migration continues from flood affected Bihar

Posted: 01 Sep 2008 05:52 AM CDT

People continued to flee from the flood-affected areas of Bihar for safer places even as authorities stepped up relief work.

Buddhadeb ready for talks with the opposition

Posted: 01 Sep 2008 05:51 AM CDT

West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee has said that he is ready to negotiate with the opposition Trinamool Congress on the future of the Tata car plant in Singur in the state's ...

Bollywood News

Bollywood News

Posted: 01 Sep 2008 10:38 PM CDT

Barbers demand ban on belittling of vocations in movies

Posted: 01 Sep 2008 12:48 PM CDT

Chennai, Sep 1 (IANS) An organisation of hair stylists in Tamil Nadu Monday launched a protest with the Censor Board demanding a ban on depiction of members of any profession in poor light in any film in future.

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Entertainment News

Christina Aguilera set for first gig after baby birth

Posted: 02 Sep 2008 02:35 AM CDT

London, Sep 2 (ANI): Popstar Christina Aguilera is all set to light up Britain with her first major performance since the birth of her baby, Max.

London museum buys Mick Jagger's original tongue and lips logo

Posted: 02 Sep 2008 02:35 AM CDT

London, Sept 2 (ANI): The Victoria and Albert Museum has bought the original design of The Rolling Stones' tongue and lips logo, based on lead singer Sir Mick Jagger's famous pout, at an auction.

Tom Cruise would love to do comic roles

Posted: 02 Sep 2008 02:35 AM CDT

Washington, Sep 2 (ANI): Hollywood actor Tom Cruise has expressed his keenness to work in comedy films, after he enjoyed his cameo appearance in war comedy 'Tropic Thunder'.

British man's earlier admission to having sex on Dubai beach may nail him

Posted: 02 Sep 2008 02:35 AM CDT

London, Sept 2 (ANI): In the ongoing sex on the beach case in Dubai, it has emerged that British man Vince Acors had formerly admitted to having had sex on the Jumeirah Beach.

Amy Winehouse may have been hospitalised for marijuana poisoning in July

Posted: 02 Sep 2008 02:35 AM CDT

Washington, Sept 2 (ANI): Troubled English singer Amy Winehouse may have been hospitalised in July this year due to marijuana poisoning, and not because of a reaction to medication, it has emerged.

Duffy back to smoking

Posted: 02 Sep 2008 02:07 AM CDT

London, Sep 2 (IANS) Upcoming Welsh singer Duffy, who had given up smoking after having moved from Wales to London, is back to the habit.

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Hollywood News

Amy Winehouse may have been hospitalised for marijuana poisoning in July

Posted: 02 Sep 2008 02:35 AM CDT

Washington, Sept 2 (ANI): Troubled English singer Amy Winehouse may have been hospitalised in July this year due to marijuana poisoning, and not because of a reaction to medication, it has emerged.

Tom Cruise would love to do comic roles

Posted: 02 Sep 2008 02:35 AM CDT

Washington, Sep 2 (ANI): Hollywood actor Tom Cruise has expressed his keenness to work in comedy films, after he enjoyed his cameo appearance in war comedy 'Tropic Thunder'.

London museum buys Mick Jagger's original tongue and lips logo

Posted: 02 Sep 2008 02:35 AM CDT

London, Sept 2 (ANI): The Victoria and Albert Museum has bought the original design of The Rolling Stones' tongue and lips logo, based on lead singer Sir Mick Jagger's famous pout, at an auction.

British man's earlier admission to having sex on Dubai beach may nail him

Posted: 02 Sep 2008 02:35 AM CDT

London, Sept 2 (ANI): In the ongoing sex on the beach case in Dubai, it has emerged that British man Vince Acors had formerly admitted to having had sex on the Jumeirah Beach.

Christina Aguilera set for first gig after baby birth

Posted: 02 Sep 2008 02:35 AM CDT

London, Sep 2 (ANI): Popstar Christina Aguilera is all set to light up Britain with her first major performance since the birth of her baby, Max.

Duffy back to smoking

Posted: 02 Sep 2008 02:07 AM CDT

London, Sep 2 (IANS) Upcoming Welsh singer Duffy, who had given up smoking after having moved from Wales to London, is back to the habit.

Obama will revive African-American music: Spike Lee

Posted: 02 Sep 2008 02:05 AM CDT

London, Sep 2 (IANS) Controversial Hollywood filmmaker Spike Lee is certain that the US presidential hopeful Barack Obama will change the face of African-American music if he wins the election.

'The Dark Knight' crosses $500 mn in just six weeks

Posted: 02 Sep 2008 02:02 AM CDT

London, Sep 2 (IANS) 'The Dark Knight', starring Christian Bale and the late Australian actor Heath Ledger, has crossed the $500 million mark in just six weeks.

Madonna attends husband's movie premiere

Posted: 02 Sep 2008 01:51 AM CDT

London, Sep 2 (IANS) Pop superstar Madonna attended the premiere of her husband Guy Ritchie's new gangster film 'RocknRolla' at London's Leicester Square.

Amy Winehouse seeks solace in Buddhism

Posted: 02 Sep 2008 01:35 AM CDT

London, Sep 2 (IANS) British singer Amy Winehouse, who is struggling with drug problems, is trying Buddhist relaxation methods to bring stability to her life.

Entertainment-The Times of India

Entertainment-The Times of India

Sizzling on two wheels

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Kareena Kapoor and Minissha Lamba are setting the trend for biker babes in Bollywood.

Madhur's Fashion ‘Sen’se

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Those who think that Madhur Bhandarkar's latest film, 'Fashion', won't have his lucky mascot Konkona are in for a big surprise.

Penelope denies falling for co-stars

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Penelope Cruz denies falling in love with co-stars while working with them.

Sameera happy with her career

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Sameera Reddy is ready to talk about her career which according to the actress, is on an upswing.

Yukta to wed soon

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Former Miss World steps out in public with NY financial analyst she's reportedly going to marry soon.

Nicole reveals her 'cripplingly shy' past

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Nicole Scherzinger has revealed that she was was once an innocent and fresh-faced youngster.

Scarlett & Rahul to meet

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Rahul Bose will be part of an Oxfam meet in the US, along with Scarlett Johansson and others.

Kelly still loves ex-beau

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English model Kelly Brook has revealed that she is still in love with her ex-boyfriend Billy Zane.

Eijaz's final frontier

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Television hottie Eijaz Khan talks of his break in Bollywood and how he's nervous of the transition.