Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Business News

Business News

ONGC says Sakhalin-1 output to fall

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 02:33 AM CDT

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Oil and Natural Gas Corp Ltd expects output from Russia's Sakhalin-1 project to fall to about 160,000 barrels per day next year from 190,000 bpd, an official at the Indian state-run firm said.

Finmin does not see any payment crisis in capital markets

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 02:27 AM CDT

New Delhi, Sep 17 (PTI) Finance Ministry does not see any payment related problem in capital markets owing to the US financial turmoil.

Oil rebounds 3 pct after sell-off on AIG rescue

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 02:26 AM CDT

By Annika Breidthardt

After AIG rescue, Fed may find more at its door

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 02:23 AM CDT

By Emily Kaiser

CORRECTED - Rupee up after RBI steps, stock cues

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 02:14 AM CDT

(Corrects paragraph 1 to make clear Tuesday's move was biggest fall in a decade, not biggest fall)

India tells US: Can't hold up n-deals with other nations for long

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 02:09 AM CDT

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) India is putting subtle diplomatic pressure on the US, telling Washington it was not prepared to put its agreements on nuclear cooperation with other countries on hold indefinitely unless it acts to get early approval by Congress on the bilateral 123 agreement.

Video News

Video News

Vocational training for flood victims in Bihar

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 12:15 AM CDT

Authorities in Saharsa district of Bihar are running relief camps. In these relief camps flood survivors engage themselves in activities like basket making, weaving and stitching to earn a livelihood.

Sanjay Dutt penning his autobiography

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 12:15 AM CDT

He has always been mired by controversy be it something as public as the Mumbai Blast or something as private as his marriage.this Bollywood hunk has always been followed by shutterbugs.

World Ozone Day observed in Bihar

Posted: 16 Sep 2008 12:15 PM CDT

Women college students of Patna city formed a human chain to mark the World Ozone Day on Tuesday.

British PM Brown welcomes Zardari to London

Posted: 16 Sep 2008 12:15 PM CDT

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown welcomes new Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari to his London residence on Tuesday.

A mega hydel project to cement ties with India

Posted: 16 Sep 2008 12:15 PM CDT

Nepal Prime Minister, Prachanda on Tuesday said that Nepal wants to undertake mega hydel project to cement ties with India.

India and Nepal discusses water issues

Posted: 16 Sep 2008 09:46 AM CDT

India and Nepal have agreed upon the need to reconstruct the Kosi Dam.

Forest officials and locals trap a panther in ...

Posted: 16 Sep 2008 09:46 AM CDT

Forest officials along with locals on Tuesday braved dangers while rescuing a panther that entered a residential area in Mysore.

CPI (M) offers help to Nepal to solve challenges

Posted: 16 Sep 2008 09:45 AM CDT

India's Left leaders on Tuesday offered assistance to Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal in resolving his country's challenges.

Posted: 16 Sep 2008 09:45 AM CDT

Luxury rickshaw using Mini cooper car parts ...

Posted: 16 Sep 2008 09:45 AM CDT

Is it a car or is it a rickshaw ,Is it an overpriced hard-to-ride vehicle or an attention-grabber that everyone wants a ride in,With the rear body of a Mini Cooper Clubman, safety belt and cozy ...

Bollywood News

Bollywood News

12-year-old director working on four scripts for next film

Posted: 16 Sep 2008 11:20 PM CDT

Bangalore, Sep 17 (IANS) National Award winning director Kishan Shrikanth, who ventured into filmmaking at the age of nine with 'Care of Footpath', has proved filmmaking can really be child's play. Kishan, who is now 12, is set to make his second film and is busy working on several scripts.

'Saas, Bahu Aur Sensex' songs uninteresting

Posted: 16 Sep 2008 10:17 PM CDT

Film: 'Saas, Bahu Aur Sensex'; Music Director: Randolph Correa, Bipin Panchal, Blaaze; Lyricist: Blaaze, Raqeeb Alam, Shona Urvashi; Singers: Monica, Javed Ali, Krishna Buerra, Blaaze; Rating: *1/2

Darsheel is competition, says teen actor Zain Khan

Posted: 16 Sep 2008 09:34 PM CDT

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Teen actor Zain Khan, who plays the lead role in 'Hari Puttar - A Comedy Of Errors', says 12-year-old Darsheel Safary gives other actors his age a run for their money in terms of offers ever since 'Taare Zameen Par' became a huge hit.

Darshan signs another action flick, plays double role

Posted: 16 Sep 2008 09:06 PM CDT

Bangalore, Sep 17 (IANS) After doing hit movie 'Gaja' this year, Kannada action star Darshan has teamed up with debutant director Raghuraj for another action film titled 'Boss'. The actor plays a double role and says he has signed it just for his fans.

Culture shock for Malaika during Telugu item song shoot

Posted: 16 Sep 2008 08:30 PM CDT

Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) Malaika Arora, who has done several hit item songs in Hindi films, recently shot her first Telugu dance number in Hyderabad and was in for a culture shock.

Kareena Kapoor's birthday plans

Posted: 16 Sep 2008 03:49 PM CDT

If you ask us, we'll tell you she's ageless.

We like 'em clean

Posted: 16 Sep 2008 02:50 PM CDT

Here's something women always knew and men suspected - most women are partial to men without facial fuzz, to the extent that it influences their dating and marriage decisions.

Serving music

Posted: 16 Sep 2008 02:50 PM CDT

That which does not kill you makes you stronger. This is the lesson from the life of Kailash Kher, the singer who scaled a mountain of discouragement to reach the pinnacle of success.

Megan Fox open to dating women

Posted: 16 Sep 2008 12:54 PM CDT

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Hollywood actress Megan Fox says is open to dating women and revealed that she actually had feelings for a female stripper when she was 18.

MGM's movie channel on Indian cable TV soon

Posted: 16 Sep 2008 11:58 AM CDT

Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Indian film buffs will soon be able to watch movies from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's 4,000-title library on their TV screens as the Hollywood studio Tuesday announced that the MGM Channel would shortly be launched on Indian cable television.

Entertainment News

Entertainment News

Stay away from Britney, Federline warns Paris

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 02:09 AM CDT

London, Sep 17 (IANS) Pop singer Kevin Federline has warned Paris Hilton to stay away from ex wife Britney Spears.

Pammie walks down the aisle again...but only for a music video!

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 02:05 AM CDT

London, September 17 (ANI): The former Baywatch star, Pamela Anderson, has walked down the aisle yet again, but not to get married - the stunner has wore the white gown for a music video.

Naomi supports campaign against childbirth deaths

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 02:03 AM CDT

London, Sep 17 (IANS) Supermodel Naomi Campbell, infamous for her outbursts and tantrums, is helping out the White Ribbon Alliance charity organisation that works towards reducing maternal mortality.

Kate Hudson finally gets to swear in new film

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 01:59 AM CDT

New York, Sep 17 (IANS) Kate Hudson, known for her romantic comedy roles, jumped at the chance to star in 'My Best Friend's Girl' because she loves playing sexually aggressive women.

Chevy Chase wants Sarah Palin 'decimated'!

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 01:35 AM CDT

Washington, Sept 17 (ANI): Chevy Chase wants Tina Fey to 'go even harder' on Republican vice presidential nominee Palin after her portrayal of her on Saturday Night Live.

Italian model puts virginity on offer for 1m euros!

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 01:35 AM CDT

London, Sept 17 (ANI): An Italian model has planned to sell her virginity for one million euros.

Hollywood News

Hollywood News

Stay away from Britney, Federline warns Paris

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 02:09 AM CDT

London, Sep 17 (IANS) Pop singer Kevin Federline has warned Paris Hilton to stay away from ex wife Britney Spears.

Pammie walks down the aisle again...but only for a music video!

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 02:05 AM CDT

London, September 17 (ANI): The former Baywatch star, Pamela Anderson, has walked down the aisle yet again, but not to get married - the stunner has wore the white gown for a music video.

Naomi supports campaign against childbirth deaths

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 02:03 AM CDT

London, Sep 17 (IANS) Supermodel Naomi Campbell, infamous for her outbursts and tantrums, is helping out the White Ribbon Alliance charity organisation that works towards reducing maternal mortality.

Kate Hudson finally gets to swear in new film

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 01:59 AM CDT

New York, Sep 17 (IANS) Kate Hudson, known for her romantic comedy roles, jumped at the chance to star in 'My Best Friend's Girl' because she loves playing sexually aggressive women.

Italian model puts virginity on offer for 1m euros!

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 01:35 AM CDT

London, Sept 17 (ANI): An Italian model has planned to sell her virginity for one million euros.

Chevy Chase wants Sarah Palin 'decimated'!

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 01:35 AM CDT

Washington, Sept 17 (ANI): Chevy Chase wants Tina Fey to 'go even harder' on Republican vice presidential nominee Palin after her portrayal of her on Saturday Night Live.

Webber to help pick Britain's next Eurovision entry

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 01:22 AM CDT

London, Sep 17 (IANS) British composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has been asked to help pick entries for Britain's annual song contest Eurovision.

Bond actor Daniel Craig injured?

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 01:07 AM CDT

London, Sep 17 (IANS) Bond actor Daniel Craig raised speculation he might be injured when he was spotted with a sling in London.

Judd, Ormond fight sex slavery with documentary

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 12:51 AM CDT

New York, Sep 17 (IANS) Actresses Ashley Jud and Julia Ormond have teamed up to expose America's shameful underage sex trade in a new documentary titled 'Call + Response'.

Mischa Barton reunites with ex

Posted: 16 Sep 2008 12:55 PM CDT

London, Sep 16 (IANS) Actress Mischa Barton has reportedly reunited with her ex-boyfriend actor Josh Hartnett after they bumped into each other at a nightclub.

Entertainment-The Times of India

Entertainment-The Times of India

Serpent in Lara's room

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First it was a snake in Lara Dutta's room and then torrential rains - the shooting for Priyadarshan's next in Tamil Nadu was indeed chaotic.

It pays to be Saif

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Director Rohit Shetty uses the Saif-Kareena tattoo angle in his film.

Lindsay punches a photographer

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Lindsay punches a photographer, suspecting him of intentionally tripping her.

When Vidya was caught by the US cops

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Just when we were wondering where Vidya Balan had disappeared, she emerged from her short hiatus and told us that she was holidaying in the US.

Rituparna’s karmic connection with SRK

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The Bengali beauty is doing a film called 'SRK' with Vinay Pathak in which Rituparna plays the lead role.

Dudes you rocked!

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Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani jam for TOI in a chat session on music, films and friendship.

Dannii's ready to quit music!

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Dannii Minogue revealed that she is ready to quit music to pursue her dream of playing a 'WonderWoman' in a film.

Drumdaar Bhajji!

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'I've paired up with Mona Singh for a dance reality show and we both rocked together, ' says Harbhajan Singh.