Bollywood Newsroom: Sep 19, 2008

Friday, September 19, 2008

Video News

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 11:45 PM CDT

Taj Mahal, the famed 17th century monument of love in Agra is being made barrier-free.

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 11:46 AM CDT

In the wake of recent bomb attacks in various parts of India, the Union Cabinet has sanctioned various proposals of the Home Ministry to combat militancy.

Pak says it was not informed of U S missile strike

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 11:45 AM CDT

The rift between Pakistan and Washington is growing by the day.

Seminar held to discuss the political status ...

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 11:45 AM CDT

Participants at a seminar held in New Delhi on September 18 have expressed concern at voices being raised on the issue of secession of Jammu and Kashmir from India.

Incessant rains cause flash floods in Orissa

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 10:16 AM CDT

Flash floods due to heavy incessant rains, has thrown life out of gear in Orissa.

Tata Motors says Karnataka offers home for Nano

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 10:16 AM CDT

Tata Motors Limited which was forced to suspend work in West Bengal due to violent protest on Thursday said that Karnataka has offered land for a plant for its Nano car.

Taj Mahal on silver screen once again

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 10:15 AM CDT

Actors Abhishek Bachchan and Waheeda Rehman were in Agra to shoot for their forthcoming movie, Dilli 6, based on the lifestyle in Delhi.

Designers attempt to bring in Couture culture

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 10:15 AM CDT

On the second day of India's first ever, Haute Couture Week on September 17, top models walked the ramp dressed in designers, J. J. Vallaya's and Ashish Soni's collections.

Qazigund Baramulla railway track work stalled

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 10:15 AM CDT

Nearly 95 percent of the work on the 199 kilometre Qazigund Baramulla section of the railway project in Kashmir has been completed but the ongoing protests and shutdowns have stalled any further work.

Indian bankers see little impact of Lehman ...

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 03:46 AM CDT

While Indian bankers do not see much impact from the exposure to Lehman Brothers, market analysts do not rule out immediate repercussions of the fallout on the Indian stocks.

Business News

China's Shanghai stock index surges 9.5 percent, 2nd Ld-Writethru, AS

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 03:18 AM CDT

SHANGHAI, China (AP) _ China's key stock index surged 9.5 percent Friday its biggest one-day percentage gain ever as investors took heart from government moves to support the markets, although most of the buying was over before noon.

Gold down on rescue hopes, but safe-haven demand stays

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 03:12 AM CDT

By Chikafumi Hodo

Asia keeps cash flowing to markets despite rally

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 03:05 AM CDT

By Hideyuki Sano and Yoo Choonsik

Shree Cement sees demand slowing down in FY09

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 02:58 AM CDT

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Shree Cement expects demand to ease during FY09 due to a slowdown in the real estate market, a senior company official said on Friday.

South Korea attains long-sought FTSE promotion, AS

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 02:57 AM CDT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) _ South Korea has been promoted from advanced emerging market to developed market in a ranking system of global markets created by the FTSE Group.

Shanghai share benchmark up 9.5 pct, 1st Ld-Writethru, AS

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 02:51 AM CDT

SHANGHAI, China (AP) _ China's benchmark stock index has surged 9.5 percent in its biggest one-day percentage gain ever after the government announced market-boosting measures.

Bollywood News

Namrata Shirodkar turns down film for son's sake

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 10:55 PM CDT

Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) Namrata Shirodkar, best remembered for her performance as a streetwalker in 'Vaastav', turned down a film offer from co-star Sanjay Dutt because her two-year-old son Gautam constantly demands her attention.

NO.3 I wasn't trying to be bold: Amrita Rao

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 09:37 PM CDT

Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) Bollwyood's girl-next-door Amrita Rao shocked all and sundry when she shed her sedate look and featured on the cover page of fashion magazine Verve in a revealing red outfit. But she says it wasn't a conscious move to change her image.

Santosh Sivan wants to direct a donkey again

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 08:40 PM CDT

Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) After 'Tahaan', director Santosh Sivan wants to make another film with a donkey and says the the animal could be seen as more than the stereotypical beast of burden.

The Queen quotes

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 03:55 PM CDT

"Now that I have a Yashraj, it feels like heaven" No matter what, we all simply louve her.

Story in a Strip

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 03:55 PM CDT

Enter the graphic, visual world of colour, fantasy and intellect The strip's not only about humour, fantasies, super-heroes, macho men or superlative women.

Firth coming

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 03:55 PM CDT

Colin Firth chats about his latest movie, Mamma Mia * Mamma Mia! was a massive stage success.

Hulla

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 02:55 PM CDT

A couple move into a new flat in a Mumbai suburb expecting peace and quiet. Life is sweet but cracks start appearing in their ideal existence when Raj, who is a light sleeper, is disturbed by noises at night.

I turned down Singh is Kinng

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 02:55 PM CDT

The man who has made it his mission to make the Sikh dress fashionable turned down a role in the movie that has become a byword for Sikh pride. 'I got a call from the producers of Singh is Kinng but I said no. It was a comic role and I couldn't see myself playing what I'm not,' said Navjot Singh Sidhu.

In the line of fire

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 02:55 PM CDT

First it was a fatwa, and now a social boycott - Salman Khan and his father, writer Salim Khan are under attack. Last week, Mufti Manjar Hassan Khan Ashrafi Misbahi, the chief of Darul-Uloom Hijaziya Chishti, Mumbai, issued a fatwa against the Khan family for performing Ganpati Puja and when father Salim Khan reacted to it, the family has been threatened with a boycott and agitation by a Mumbai-based organisation.

Welcome to Sajjanpur

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 02:55 PM CDT

Mahadev is one of the few educated young men from Sajjanpur. His ambition is to be a novelist but he finds it easier to make a living by writing letters.

Entertainment News

Gwen Stefani named 'Top Celeb Designer'

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 03:05 AM CDT

Washington, Sept 19 (ANI): Singer Gwen Stefani has been named the 'Top Celebrity Designer' in a new US magazine poll.

The best and worst hairdos in music history revealed

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 03:05 AM CDT

London, Sept 19 (ANI): Amy Winehouse's beehive is one of the worst hairdos in music history, says a new poll.

Nicole Kidman feels blessed to have Sunday Rose

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 03:05 AM CDT

London, Sept 19 (ANI): Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman has said that she feels blessed to have a child at this stage of her life.

Now, a Mischa Barton boob flash!

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 03:05 AM CDT

Washington, Sept 19 (ANI): Mischa Barton exposed a little more than intended while leaving for a fashion show in London.

Cast of 'Welcome to Sajjanpur' talk about their film

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 02:35 AM CDT

Cast of the Bollywood flick 'Welcome to Sajjanpur' which hits the theatre on Friday spoke about their upcoming film in Mumbai.

A-Rod and wife Cynthia reach amicable divorce settlement

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 02:05 AM CDT

New York, Sept 19 (ANI): Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez and wife Cynthia have peacefully settled their bitter divorce battle.

Young finds acting scary

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 01:40 AM CDT

London, Sep 19 (IANS) Singer Will Young, whose career took off after he won the talent show 'X Factor', says he is more scared of acting than singing.

Kimberly avoids ex-boyfriend Rhys

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 01:39 AM CDT

London, Sep 19 (IANS) Actor Rhys Ifans and his ex-girlfriend Kimberly Stewart did their best to avoid each other at Marie Claire birthday party.

Ronnie Wood's wife happy after split

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 01:16 AM CDT

London, Sep 19 (IANS) Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood's wife Jo says she is enjoying her life after splitting from him.

Aniston spotted with mystery man

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 01:14 AM CDT

London, Sep 19 (IANS) Former 'Friends' star Jennifer Aniston, who still seems to be on the lookout for the perfect man, has been spotted relaxing on a Mexican beach with a mystery man.

Hollywood News

Now, a Mischa Barton boob flash!

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 03:05 AM CDT

Washington, Sept 19 (ANI): Mischa Barton exposed a little more than intended while leaving for a fashion show in London.

Gwen Stefani named 'Top Celeb Designer'

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 03:05 AM CDT

Washington, Sept 19 (ANI): Singer Gwen Stefani has been named the 'Top Celebrity Designer' in a new US magazine poll.

The best and worst hairdos in music history revealed

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 03:05 AM CDT

London, Sept 19 (ANI): Amy Winehouse's beehive is one of the worst hairdos in music history, says a new poll.

Nicole Kidman feels blessed to have Sunday Rose

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 03:05 AM CDT

London, Sept 19 (ANI): Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman has said that she feels blessed to have a child at this stage of her life.

A-Rod and wife Cynthia reach amicable divorce settlement

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 02:05 AM CDT

New York, Sept 19 (ANI): Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez and wife Cynthia have peacefully settled their bitter divorce battle.

Young finds acting scary

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 01:40 AM CDT

London, Sep 19 (IANS) Singer Will Young, whose career took off after he won the talent show 'X Factor', says he is more scared of acting than singing.

Kimberly avoids ex-boyfriend Rhys

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 01:39 AM CDT

London, Sep 19 (IANS) Actor Rhys Ifans and his ex-girlfriend Kimberly Stewart did their best to avoid each other at Marie Claire birthday party.

Ronnie Wood's wife happy after split

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 01:16 AM CDT

London, Sep 19 (IANS) Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood's wife Jo says she is enjoying her life after splitting from him.

Aniston spotted with mystery man

Posted: 19 Sep 2008 01:14 AM CDT

London, Sep 19 (IANS) Former 'Friends' star Jennifer Aniston, who still seems to be on the lookout for the perfect man, has been spotted relaxing on a Mexican beach with a mystery man.

You Don't Mess With The Zohan

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 02:55 PM CDT

Zohan Dvir (Adam Sandler) is an Israeli Mossad agent who dreams of becoming a hairstylist. On a mission to recapture Phantom, a terrorist, he takes advantage of the showdown to fake his own death.