Bollywood News

Only one multiplex show for award-winning 'Gulabi Talkies' Posted: 10 Sep 2008 10:56 PM CDT New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Veteran Kannada filmmaker Girish Kasaravalli's 'Gulabi Talkies', which won the best Indian film award at the 10th Osian's Cinefan Film Festival this year, was released in only one multiplex with one show a day, but he is not complaining.

With 'Chase', I'm returning to my original genre: Mundhra Posted: 10 Sep 2008 10:23 PM CDT Mumbai, Sep 11 (IANS) London-based Indian filmmaker Jagmohan Mundhra, who started his career with the suspense thriller 'Suraag', returns to his roots after a long hiatus. He is making two thrillers.

I didn't enquire about my role in Shyam Benegal's film: Amrita Rao Posted: 10 Sep 2008 10:10 PM CDT Mumbai, Sep 11 (IANS) After doing a cameo in 'Shaurya', Amrita Rao will be seen as an illiterate village girl in director Shyam Bengal's first comedy 'Welcome to Sajjanpur'.

Rahul surprised audiences with cameo in 'Tahaan' Posted: 10 Sep 2008 09:15 PM CDT Talented actor Rahul Bose's much appreciated cameo in Santosh Sivan's 'Tahaan' took the audience by surprise.

Anjori Alagh escaped knee fractures while shooting '1920' Posted: 10 Sep 2008 09:14 PM CDT Actor Anjori Alagh nearly fractured her knees while shooting for Vikram Bhatt's supernatural period love story '1920', releasing Friday.

Shahid Kapur injured six times on sets of 'Kaminay' Posted: 10 Sep 2008 09:14 PM CDT Mumbai, Sep 11 (IANS) Bollywood actor Shahid Kapur has suffered the maximum number of injuries so far on the sets of Vishal Bharadwaj's 'Kaminay'.

Bappida in Hollywood Posted: 10 Sep 2008 02:10 PM CDT Indian composers have always lifted tunes, but now it's Hollywood's turn. Bappi Lahiri's Jimmy Jimmy Aaja Aaja from Disco Dancer is being used in the Adam Sandler-starrer Don't Mess with Zohan. The makers of the movie have credited Bappida for the song - but he's not satisfied. He wants royalty as well.

'West Bengal will soon emerge as animation hub' Posted: 10 Sep 2008 01:27 PM CDT Kolkata, Sep 10 (IANS) West Bengal will emerge as one of the leading hubs of the animation, visual effects and gaming industry in the next three years, DQ Entertainment (DQE) chairman and CEO Tapaas Chakravarthi said here Wednesday.

Tanubha still unconscious, on life support system Posted: 10 Sep 2008 01:24 PM CDT Kolkata, Sep 10 (IANS) Tanubha Saha, a 21-year-old who attempted suicide by consuming poison at the venue of a TV reality show here, was still on life support system and yet to regain consciousness Wednesday night.

Bachchan apologises for Jaya's remark Posted: 10 Sep 2008 09:22 AM CDT Mumbai, Sep 10 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan Wednesday evening apologised on behalf of his entire family for the controversy after his wife Jaya Bachchan's alleged anti-Marathi remarks.

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Business News

Cabinet approves FM radio firms setting up units Posted: 11 Sep 2008 03:02 AM CDT NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The Indian cabinet has approved frequency modulated or FM broadcasters setting up subsidiaries but the foreign investment limit of 20 percent would stay, Information and Broadcasting Minister Priyaranjan Dasmunsi told reporters in a news conference.

POLL - Analysts cut bets on further Indian rate rises Posted: 11 Sep 2008 03:00 AM CDT By Saikat Chatterjee and Swati Bhat

Taiwan unveils $3.7 bln economic stimulus package Posted: 11 Sep 2008 02:46 AM CDT TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) _ Taiwan's Cabinet announced Thursday it will spend up to 120 billion New Taiwan dollars (US$3.7 billion) in a comprehensive package aimed at lifting the sagging economy.

Alok Ind in pact for organic fair trade cotton Posted: 11 Sep 2008 02:43 AM CDT MUMBAI (Reuters) - Textiles maker Alok Industries said on Thursday it has signed an agreement with Zameen Organic Pvt Ltd to develop organic fair trade cotton.

Bharti Airtel launches $44 million venture fund Posted: 11 Sep 2008 02:41 AM CDT NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Bharti Airtel Ltd, India's No. 1 mobile operator, launched a venture fund on Thursday with an initial 2 billion rupees ($44 million) to promote content and technology development.

Simplex Infra sees 50 pct rev growth in FY09 - CMD Posted: 11 Sep 2008 02:29 AM CDT KOLKATA (Reuters) - Construction firm Simplex Infrastructures Ltd expects 50 percent revenue growth in FY09 from projects in India and abroad, Chairman and Managing Director B D Mundra said on Thursday.

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Video News

Lepers take to weaving to earn a decent living Posted: 11 Sep 2008 12:45 AM CDT In a bid to make the leprosy afflicted people self-reliant a Leper's home in Dehradun has set up a small weaving unit so that its inmates can earn decent living for themselves.

Tata's Nano car passes Indian road test Posted: 11 Sep 2008 12:45 AM CDT The Singur plant may not be ready to roll out the Nano just yet, but the world's cheapest car is now officially roadworthy for Indian runway.

Land survey begins to end Nano car deadlock Posted: 10 Sep 2008 11:17 AM CDT Authorities in West Bengal began a survey on Wednesday to find excess land around the factory building the super-cheap Nano car.

Canadian navy ships dock on Indian shore Posted: 10 Sep 2008 11:17 AM CDT Two ships of the Canadian Navy made a stopover in Chennai, on their return journey after a four-month counter terrorism deployment in the Arabian Sea.

India's Top Muslim cleric meets Prime Minister Posted: 10 Sep 2008 11:16 AM CDT The head priest of Indian capital's principal mosque on Wednesday sought the intervention of Indian Prime Minister for the security of the Muslims in the country.

Farmers clash with police outside Delhi assembly Posted: 10 Sep 2008 11:16 AM CDT Police fired tear gas on members of the Bharatiya Kisan Union on September 10 as they turned violent while protesting outside Delhi State Assembly.

Big Bang Experiment spells no trouble Kalam Posted: 10 Sep 2008 11:15 AM CDT Indian space program architect and former president, A.P.J Abdul Kalam on Wednesday said that big bang experiment is an important contribution to physics.

Delays are raising costs in Indian projects Mittal Posted: 10 Sep 2008 11:15 AM CDT The chairman of Arcelor Mittal, Lakshmi Mittal, said on Wednesday that the company is facing cost overruns for its projects in India because of delays in securing regulatory approvals.

RBI head Subbarao sees signs of inflation slowdown Posted: 10 Sep 2008 03:17 AM CDT Reserve Bank Governor Duvvuri Subbarao told his first news conference that the RBI would monitor the price situation closely and take appropriate action where needed to maintain growth.

More U.S. troops will not stop violence: Afghan MP Posted: 10 Sep 2008 03:15 AM CDT A United States decision to increase troop numbers in Afghanistan has received a cautious response in Kabul following a spate of recent military operations.

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Entertainment News

Barbra Streisand, Morgan Freeman to get Kennedy Award honour Posted: 11 Sep 2008 02:35 AM CDT London, Sept 11 (ANI): Barbra Streisand and Morgan Freeman have been named as two of the winners of this year's Kennedy Centre Awards.

'Bionic arm' women begins feeling sensation in lost limb Posted: 11 Sep 2008 02:35 AM CDT London, Sept 11 (ANI): A woman marine, who was given a "bionic arm" controlled by thought, has got an odd side-effect of her surgery-she can feel hot and cold sensations in her lost limb.

Keira Knightley doesn't want to reprise 'Pirates Of The Caribbean' role Posted: 11 Sep 2008 02:35 AM CDT Washington, Sept 11 (ANI): You might not see Keira Knightley in the next instalment of the 'Pirates Of The Caribbean' series, for the actress has revealed that she is not game to reprise her role as 'Elizabeth Swan'.

Beyonce Knowles is proud of Barack Obama's run for President Posted: 11 Sep 2008 02:35 AM CDT Washington, September 11 (ANI): Pledging her support for Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama once again, singer Beyonce Knowles has said that she is proud to see a black nominee in the race for the White House.

Nicole Kidman tops Forbes' 'Hollywood's Most Overpaid Actor' list Posted: 11 Sep 2008 02:35 AM CDT Melbourne, Sept 11 (ANI): Nicole Kidman is Hollywood's most overpaid actor, according to a new survey by Forbes magazine.

Republican women boycott Oprah's show over Palin snub Posted: 11 Sep 2008 02:05 AM CDT Washington, September 11 (ANI): Oprah Winfrey's decision not to have Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin on her show until after the election has not gone down well with the Florida Federation of Republican Women, for the group has launched a boycott against the talk queen's show and magazine. The 58-year-old federation insists that Winfrey should have Palin on her show because the Alaska governor's run is very important for women.

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Hollywood News

Republican women boycott Oprah's show over Palin snub Posted: 11 Sep 2008 02:05 AM CDT Washington, September 11 (ANI): Oprah Winfrey's decision not to have Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin on her show until after the election has not gone down well with the Florida Federation of Republican Women, for the group has launched a boycott against the talk queen's show and magazine. The 58-year-old federation insists that Winfrey should have Palin on her show because the Alaska governor's run is very important for women.

Sarah Palin presidency would be like 'bad Disney movie': Matt Damon Posted: 11 Sep 2008 01:35 AM CDT Washington, Sept 11 (ANI): Matt Damon has lashed out at U.S. Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin - insisting her presidency would be like 'a really bad Disney movie.'

Macca to wed for the third time? Posted: 11 Sep 2008 01:35 AM CDT London, Sept 11 (ANI): Sir Paul McCartney is gearing up to propose to girlfriend American heiress Nancy Shevell, according to reports.

Johnny Depp and 'Pirates...' director team up again Posted: 10 Sep 2008 02:13 PM CDT New York, Sep 11 (IANS) Hollywood actor Johnny Depp and 'Pirates of the Caribbean' director Gore Verbinski are teaming up for an animated film called 'Rango'.

Lindsay Lohan refuses to talk to her dad Posted: 10 Sep 2008 01:28 PM CDT New York, Sep 10 (IANS) Hollywood singer-actress Linday Lohan has refused to talk to her estranged father over allegations that he has a lovechild.

More house trouble for Kate moss Posted: 10 Sep 2008 01:27 PM CDT London, Sep 10 (IANS) British supermodel Kate Moss and her boyfriend Jamie Hince have fled to Ibiza, an island off the coast of Spain, after they discovered her house had been infested with fleas.

Jessica Alba wants more kids Posted: 10 Sep 2008 12:34 PM CDT London, Sep 10 (IANS) Hollywood actress Jessica Alba says she is reveling in motherhood and would love to expand her family further.

Posh shows off Audrey Hepburn-inspired 40s-esque boyish crop hairstyle! Posted: 10 Sep 2008 09:05 AM CDT London, Sept 10 (ANI): Victoria Beckham showed off her new Audrey Hepburn-inspired 40s-esque boyish crop hairstyle at Marc Jacobs' Spring/Summer 2009 show in New York.

Jessica Simpson brands her "jinx" on Tony Romo "ridiculous" Posted: 10 Sep 2008 09:05 AM CDT Washington, Sept 10 (ANI): Singer Jessica Simpson has hit out at the claims of jinxing beau Tony Romo's career.

Usher, wife 'expecting their second child' Posted: 10 Sep 2008 09:05 AM CDT Washington, Sept 10 (ANI): Pop singer Usher is going to become a father for the second time, it has been revealed.

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Entertainment-The Times of India

I want more Posted: It's Shriya Saran's birthday today and the actress talks about her Bollywood dreams and latest link up rumours.

Slap, dash! Posted: Govinda slaps director Neeraj Vohra before storming off the sets of 'Run Bhola Run' in a huff.

Scarlett Johansson denies 'diva' tag Posted: The actress insists that she lives a modest and private life and does not let her success go to her head.

Ex-love surprises Katie Posted: Katie Holmes got a surprise visit from her first love Joshua Jackson who popped in to see her with a big bunch of flowers.

Kylie Minogue considering turning gay! Posted: The Aussie pop singer has revealed that she is considering turning gay, due to a lack of men in her life

Manyata is happy Posted: Manyata speaks about her hubby Sanjay Dutt, friends in Bollywood and life after marriage.

Paris keen to team up with Britney Posted: Socialite Paris Hilton has said that she's keen to join forces with Britney Spears for a duet.

Tarana wants to do comedy Posted: That's next on the list of Tarana Raja Kapoor, actress, RJ, anchor all rolled into one.

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