Business News

INSTANT VIEW - India's July industrial output up 7.1 pct y/y Posted: 12 Sep 2008 02:00 AM CDT NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's industrial output rose 7.1 percent in July from a year earlier, above the previous month's 5.4 percent, data showed on Friday.

China launches nationwide baby formula probe, 4th Ld-Writethru, AS Posted: 12 Sep 2008 01:52 AM CDT BEIJING (AP) _ China's government vowed "serious punishment" on Friday after a major dairy recalled 700 tons of milk powder linked to a rash of kidney stones in infants in a case that reignited fears about Chinese product safety.

GLOBAL MARKETS - Asia stocks tick higher on Lehman sale talk Posted: 12 Sep 2008 01:51 AM CDT By Kevin Plumberg

India's July industrial output up 7.1 pct y/y Posted: 12 Sep 2008 01:36 AM CDT NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's industrial output rose 7.1 percent in July from a year earlier, above the previous month's 5.4 percent, data showed on Friday.

IT revenue worries pulls down Sensex Posted: 12 Sep 2008 01:34 AM CDT NEW DELHI (Reuters) The BSE Sensex fell nearly 2 percent on Friday morning, pulled down by sharp losses in outsourcers such as Infosys Technologies and Tata Consultancy Services on fears about their revenue outlook.

Nikkei ends up 0.9 pct, Lehman moves in focus Posted: 12 Sep 2008 01:20 AM CDT TOKYO (Reuters) - The Nikkei average rose 0.9 percent on Friday, with financial shares such as Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group gaining sharply following news that U.S. investment bank Lehman Brothers was in talks about a possible sale.

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Video News

Karzai opposes long term presence of foreign ... Posted: 11 Sep 2008 12:15 PM CDT President Hamid Karzai said on September 11 opposed the long term presence of foreign troops in Afghanistan.

Nuke deal to facilitate India speedy growth Sonia Posted: 11 Sep 2008 12:15 PM CDT After a long silence on Nuke deal from her side, President of Congress, Sonia Gandhi on Thursday said that there is an increasing need for India to accelerate its pace of development and the ...

Sonia Gandhi praises Andhra for women empowerment Posted: 11 Sep 2008 09:46 AM CDT The Chairperson of the UPA government, Sonia Gandhi on Thursday admired Andhra Pradesh for leading the country in empowering women through self help groups.

Raj Thackeray accepts Bachchan apology Posted: 11 Sep 2008 09:45 AM CDT Raj Thackeray, Chief of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena or MNS, calls off the boycott threat that he imposed on the movies starring the members of Bollywood's Bachchan family and calls it truce.

Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia released on bail Posted: 11 Sep 2008 09:45 AM CDT Bangladesh's army-backed interim government on Thursday released former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia on bail after a year in prison.

Kochi hosts international flower show Posted: 11 Sep 2008 06:15 AM CDT Kochi witnessed a riot of colors as country's first international Anthurium cut flower show, coincided with the Onam festival season. The show is organised by National Horticultural Board and the ...

Thane devotee please deity with lamps Posted: 11 Sep 2008 06:15 AM CDT A devotee lit up 1111 lamps in Lord Ganesha's name on the occasion of 'Ganesh Utsav' in Thane.

Jayalalitha opposes US nuke deal Posted: 11 Sep 2008 03:46 AM CDT The chief of the AIADMK and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Jayaram Jayalalitha, has charged the Central Government with compromising the country's sovereign right to conduct further atomic ...

Reliance donates rupees 110 million aid for Bihar Posted: 11 Sep 2008 03:46 AM CDT India's biggest private company, Reliance Industries Ltd, on Wednesday donated rupees 110 million for the aid of flood victims in flood-affected of Bihar. Wife of Reliance CMD, Neeta Ambani, ...

Theatre premiering Last Lear attacked Posted: 11 Sep 2008 03:45 AM CDT Activists of regional Maharashtra Navnirman Sena attacked a cinema hall in Mumbai on Wednesday evening, where the Amitabh Bachchan starrer 'The Last Lear' was set to premiere, forcing the ...

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Bollywood News

Big B excels as Shakespearean actor in 'The Last Lear' Posted: 11 Sep 2008 08:59 PM CDT Film: 'The Last Lear'; Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Preity Zinta, Arjun Rampal, Shefali Shah, Divya Dutta: Screenplay writer & Director: Rituparno Ghosh; Rating: *** 1/2

'Mama Mia' is all about power of music Posted: 11 Sep 2008 08:41 PM CDT Film: 'Mama Mia'; Cast: Meryl Streep, Colin Firth, Pierce Brosnan; Director: Phyllida Lloyd; Rating: ***

Never too late Posted: 11 Sep 2008 02:05 PM CDT The release of Chandni Chowk to China has been postponed to next year, but if all goes well, Akshay Kumar will have one more release in 2008. Shabnam Kapoor's Purab Ki Laila Paschim Ka Chhaila, which has been left unfinished for almost 10 years now, could finally see the light of day.

Under fire Posted: 11 Sep 2008 02:05 PM CDT Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss's campaign to get Shah Rukh Khan to give up smoking received a shot in the arm when the Bollywood superstar was spotted smoking on the premises of Khalsa College, Amritsar.

The most eligible actor Posted: 11 Sep 2008 02:05 PM CDT The actor's last big screen role was of a married man in Bachna Ae Haseeno, but he's 'very much single', assures Kunal Kapoor. The dishy actor, who hit big time with Rang De Basanti, is one of the few holdouts in an industry where actors are either married or taken.

1920 Posted: 11 Sep 2008 02:05 PM CDT Back in 1920, a Hindu boy and an Anglo-Indian girl fall in love, get married and move into an ancient house. The house is set for demolition and a hotel is slated to come up on the plot.

THE LAST LEAR Posted: 11 Sep 2008 02:05 PM CDT The controversial film, based on a play by Bengali actor Utpal Dutt, tells the story of veteran thespian Harish Mishra (Amitabh Bachchan), who has left the stage to retreat to his Kolkata flat. He's cajoled out of retirement by hotshot film director, Siddharth (Arjun Rampal), who wants him to star in a movie about an old clown in a dying circus.

Friends again Posted: 11 Sep 2008 02:05 PM CDT As the Bachchans were besieged in Maharashtra, help came from an unexpected quarter. Friend-turned-foe Sonia Gandhi stepped in to offer full support to the family, which faced a violent backlash for an 'off-the-cuff' remark made by Jaya Bachchan.

Sonali Bendre defends Jaya Bachchan Posted: 11 Sep 2008 01:08 PM CDT Mumbai, Sep 11 (IANS) Bollywood actor Sonali Bendre, a close friend of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, Thursday came in defence of actor-MP Jaya Bachchan saying her alleged 'anti-Marathi' remarks were 'misinterpreted'.

Shah Rukh's smoking: All smoke, no fire? Posted: 11 Sep 2008 10:03 AM CDT Chandigarh/Amritsar, Sep 11 (IANS) Denying reports that Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was found smoking on the campus of a Sikh institution in Amritsar, the Punjab government Thursday said it knew nothing about the matter and had not complained about it to the union health ministry.

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Entertainment News

Britney's sex tape with Adnan Ghalib set to be released Posted: 12 Sep 2008 02:05 AM CDT Melbourne, Sept 12 (ANI): Britney Spears' sex tape in which she's seen romping with ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib is about to be released, according to reports.

Anupam Kher opens UK's first Bollywood school in Ealing Posted: 12 Sep 2008 02:05 AM CDT London, Sept 12 (ANI): Well-known Indian actor Anupam Kher has opened Britain's first Bollywood acting school in Ealing.

A glance at the Next Big Thing in B'wood Posted: 12 Sep 2008 01:35 AM CDT The Khans are too old to play the college boys. and their youthful competitors Akshay Kumar, John Abraham, Saif Ali Khan, Abhishek Bachchan and Hrithik Roshan, can't pass off as the campus crowd either.

Rituparno Ghosh talks about 'The Last Lear' Posted: 12 Sep 2008 01:35 AM CDT Director Rituparno Ghosh of the film 'The Last Lear' spoke about the movie whose premiere was stalled by the activists of regional Maharashtra Navnirman Sena or MNS in Mumbai.

Keith Richards voted favourite Rolling Stones member Posted: 12 Sep 2008 01:10 AM CDT London, Sep 12 (IANS) Keith Richards has been voted favourite Rolling Stones member in a poll conducted by the site www.iorr.org.

Jade Goody 'terrified' of cancer surgery Posted: 12 Sep 2008 01:05 AM CDT London, Sept 12 (ANI): Jade Goody has been putting on a brave face for her sons but she is terrified with the thought of her cancer operation, according to a friend.

Pammie tells Sarah Palin to 'suck it'! Posted: 12 Sep 2008 01:05 AM CDT Melbourne, Sept 12 (ANI): Pamela Anderson has joined the likes of Matt Damon after speaking out against Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin.

Australia grants Snoop Dogg visa, plus counselling Posted: 12 Sep 2008 12:56 AM CDT CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australia granted gangsta rapper Snoop Dogg a visa on Friday after public complaints over a planned tour in October, but said he would be required to undergo counselling before arriving Down Under.

Britney Spears' new album set for December release Posted: 12 Sep 2008 12:53 AM CDT London, Sep 12 (IANS) Pop star Britney Spears, who is in the middle of a comeback, has been doing so well lately that her studio bosses are planning to put out her next album in December.

Oprah Winfrey tops list of 30 most generous stars Posted: 11 Sep 2008 11:38 PM CDT LOS ANGELES (Reuters Life!) - She's been named as the highest-paid TV celebrity and one of the world's most powerful women, but American talk-show host Oprah Winfrey is also a big giver, topping a list of the 30 most generous celebrities for the second year running.

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Hollywood News

Anupam Kher opens UK's first Bollywood school in Ealing Posted: 12 Sep 2008 02:05 AM CDT London, Sept 12 (ANI): Well-known Indian actor Anupam Kher has opened Britain's first Bollywood acting school in Ealing.

Britney's sex tape with Adnan Ghalib set to be released Posted: 12 Sep 2008 02:05 AM CDT Melbourne, Sept 12 (ANI): Britney Spears' sex tape in which she's seen romping with ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib is about to be released, according to reports.

Keith Richards voted favourite Rolling Stones member Posted: 12 Sep 2008 01:10 AM CDT London, Sep 12 (IANS) Keith Richards has been voted favourite Rolling Stones member in a poll conducted by the site www.iorr.org.

Pammie tells Sarah Palin to 'suck it'! Posted: 12 Sep 2008 01:05 AM CDT Melbourne, Sept 12 (ANI): Pamela Anderson has joined the likes of Matt Damon after speaking out against Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin.

Jade Goody 'terrified' of cancer surgery Posted: 12 Sep 2008 01:05 AM CDT London, Sept 12 (ANI): Jade Goody has been putting on a brave face for her sons but she is terrified with the thought of her cancer operation, according to a friend.

Britney Spears' new album set for December release Posted: 12 Sep 2008 12:53 AM CDT London, Sep 12 (IANS) Pop star Britney Spears, who is in the middle of a comeback, has been doing so well lately that her studio bosses are planning to put out her next album in December.

Pop diva Sarah McLachlan splits from Indian husband Posted: 11 Sep 2008 11:29 PM CDT Vancouver, Sep 12 (IANS) Canadian pop diva Sarah McLachlan has separated from her Indian-origin husband and band drummer Ashwin Sood.

New UAE production house to co-produce Hollywood films Posted: 11 Sep 2008 06:08 AM CDT Dubai, Sep 11 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) newly launched movie production company 'imagenation abu dhabi' has entered into a $250 million deal with Los Angeles-based Participant Media to produce about 18 films within the next five years.

Philip Seymour Hoffman denies playing 'Penguin' in next 'Batman' sequel Posted: 11 Sep 2008 06:05 AM CDT New York, Sep 11 (ANI): Hollywood actor Philip Seymour Hoffman has denied claims that he will be playing the villainous penguin in 'Dark Knight' sequel.

Kate Moss flees flea-infested London home! Posted: 11 Sep 2008 06:05 AM CDT London, Sept 11 (ANI): Kate Moss and her rocker boyfriend Jamie Hince have flown to Ibiza after discovering that the supermodel's house had been infested with fleas.

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Entertainment-The Times of India

Abhishek is upset Posted: 'I'm an Indian from Mumbai'... says Abhishek Bachchan, who once was signed to do a film by Raj Thackeray and knows the MNS chief as a friend.

Kats: A material girl? Posted: Actor Katrina Kaif insists that 'material' is immaterial these days.

Nicole Kidman tops 'most overpaid actor' list Posted: Nicole Kidman is Hollywood's most overpaid actor, according to a new survey by Forbes magazine.

My time will come: Jimmy Posted: As another round of applause comes Jimmy Sheirgill's way, the actor tells CT that big banners and meaty roles always appear to be an elusive Friday away.

Pammie denies dating Jacko Posted: The actress has denied rumours of her link up with pop king Michael Jackson

Karisma’s all business! Posted: We recently spotted Karisma Kapoor rushing out of a Delhi hotel after attending a business meeting with some Mumbai-based event management company.

Hilton lights up Toronto film fest Posted: "Paris, Not France," a documentary about the life and business of being Hilton debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Questions live on Posted: Ishmeet's father and close relatives, post their visit to the Maldives, feel that there is something seriously murky in the way Ishmeet died.

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