Saturday, September 27, 2008

Entertainment News

Entertainment News

Dannii Minogue threatens to leave 'X-Factor'

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 01:11 AM CDT

London, Sep 28 (IANS) Australian pop singer Dannii Minogue, who is a judge on the show 'X-Factor', has threatened to leave because fellow judge Cheryl Cole is apparently getting more airtime.

'Tings Tings' want to meet their only fan in Slovakia

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 01:00 AM CDT

London, Sep 28 (IANS) The members of upcoming British music group - The Tings Tings - were surprised to learn that they had sold just one album in Slovakia. Now they want to meet the person who bought a copy of their debut album 'We Started Nothing'.

Rowdy revellers interrupted Kate Moss' party

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 12:57 AM CDT

London, Sep 28 (IANS) Two rowdy revellers, dressed as cowboys, interrupted supermodel Kate Moss's party and tried to round her up.

Take up cardio tennis to add a social element to your strong workout

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 12:35 AM CDT

Washington, September 28 (ANI): Tennis enthusiast are increasingly taking to group exercise classes called cardio tennis because it lets them find players as skilful and fit as they are, says an expert.

Daryl Hannah sues bike company

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 12:34 AM CDT

New York, Sep 28 (IANS) 'Kill Bill' actress Daryl Hannah has sued a hybrid electric bicycle company for using her name and picture in its ads without her permission.

When in Dubai, check out the lost city of Atlantis

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 12:27 AM CDT

Dubai, Sep 28 (IANS) Is a 30-metre water slide through shark-filled waters your idea of a relaxing holiday? Or would you rather take a look at the ruins of the legendary island city of Atlantis by strolling through an underwater maze of tunnels?

Hollywood News

Hollywood News

Daryl Hannah sues bike company

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 12:34 AM CDT

New York, Sep 28 (IANS) 'Kill Bill' actress Daryl Hannah has sued a hybrid electric bicycle company for using her name and picture in its ads without her permission.

When in Dubai, check out the lost city of Atlantis

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 12:27 AM CDT

Dubai, Sep 28 (IANS) Is a 30-metre water slide through shark-filled waters your idea of a relaxing holiday? Or would you rather take a look at the ruins of the legendary island city of Atlantis by strolling through an underwater maze of tunnels?

Hollywood legend Paul Newman dies at 83

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 12:05 AM CDT

London, September 28 (ANI): Legendary actor and humanitarian Paul Newman has died of cancer aged 83.

Hollywood legend Paul Newman is dead

Posted: 27 Sep 2008 11:59 AM CDT

New York, Sep 27 (IANS) Legendary Hollywood actor Paul Newman died Friday at his home in Connecticut. He was 83.

Paul Newman was a gracious man and mesmerising icon

Posted: 27 Sep 2008 10:38 AM CDT

Los Angeles, Sep 27 (DPA) The irresistible grin is gone, so too that unique blue flash in the eye and the stylishly tousled hair.

Actor Paul Newman dies, aged 83

Posted: 27 Sep 2008 10:32 AM CDT

New York, Sep 27 (DPA) Hollywood film legend Paul Newman has died at the age of 83, the actor's charitable foundation Newman's Own reported Saturday.

Photographer sues over stolen Marilyn Monroe nude pics

Posted: 27 Sep 2008 06:05 AM CDT

Washington, Sept 27 (ANI): A photographer is suing two men who are said to have stolen some of late American actress Marilyn Monroe's nude pictures that he had taken.

Christina Aguilera feels 'sexier than ever' having grown into a woman

Posted: 27 Sep 2008 06:05 AM CDT

Washington, September 27 (ANI): American pop and R and B singer Christina Aguilera has insisted that her life recently has made her feel 'sexier than ever'.

Liz Taylor makes first public appearance following reported heart failure

Posted: 27 Sep 2008 06:05 AM CDT

London, September 27 (ANI): Dame Elizabeth Taylor has returned to the public eye- weeks after she was put on life support following reported heart failure.

Jennifer Aniston desperate to rekindle romance with John Mayer

Posted: 27 Sep 2008 06:05 AM CDT

New Delhi, Sep 27 (ANI): Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston is desperate to rekindle her romance with ex-beau John Mayer.

Entertainment-The Times of India

Entertainment-The Times of India

Sherlyn : I will get the TRPs soaring

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Sherlyn Chopra tells TOI that she has what it takes to get the mercury level rising

Priyanka’s scared of horses

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Priyanka Chopra is scared of horses, but her determination to give her best enabled her to sail through a scene in 'Drona'.

Amy Winehouse to reunite with hubby

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Singer Amy Winehouse will soon reunite with her husband Blake as he has finally accepted prison authorities' offer for an early release.

Sonal’s a shopaholic

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'I am a shopaholic! And I think Dubai is the place,' says she.

Amy hits woman, may face arrest

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British singer Amy Winehouse might face arrest for allegedly hitting a woman dancer on the face.

Amrita’s crazy fans!

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Amrita's fans can go to any length to get a glimpse of her. Want a proof? Read on...

What helps Kim Kardashian stay fit?

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Kim Kardashian says she wants to use reality show 'Dancing with the Stars' to shape up and slim down but keep her sexy curves.

Rahul Vaidya set to marry?

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30,000 proposals came in for the singer recently!

Business News

Business News

UK seeks role of India, others in G-20 in handling eco crisis

Posted: 27 Sep 2008 12:38 AM CDT

G Sudhakar Nair New York, Sept 27 (PTI) In a bid to rope in countries like India to join hands in tackling the financial meltdown in the US, British Premier Gordon Brown has said it cannot be

ADB lends Vietnam US$1.1 billion to build highway, AS

Posted: 27 Sep 2008 12:04 AM CDT

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) _ The Asian Development Bank has signed a deal to lend Vietnam US$1.1 billion to build a highway linking Hanoi with southern China, the most expensive project the bank has ever financed, a state newspaper reported Saturday.

Reuters Summit - Investors wonder if $700 bln is right number

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 11:38 PM CDT

By Emily Chasan

Rupee fall, festivals lead to surge in remittances from Gulf

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 11:32 PM CDT

Dubai, Sep 27 (IANS) The fall in the value of the rupee against the dollar has led to a surge in remittances from expatriate Indians in the Gulf in the last couple of weeks, especially as the festival season is on back home.

India-France relations set to move into high gear

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 10:52 PM CDT

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will reach Paris Sunday after his visit to the United Nations and his encounter with President Bush in Washington to possibly ink a much-awaited agreement for civil nuclear cooperation with France.

US dollar could drop by 10 percent, says Canadian report

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 09:43 PM CDT

Toronto, Sep 27 (IANS) A Canadian bank report says the US dollar could fall as much as 10 per cent in the ``near to medium'' future.

Bollywood News

Bollywood News

Four held for illegally selling Rs.700 mn property of actress

Posted: 27 Sep 2008 01:27 AM CDT

Chennai, Sep 27 (IANS) Four people, including two women, have been jailed for allegedly selling a property worth over Rs.700 million and partly owned by actress-turned-politician Vijayashanti. They used forged papers to sell the property in the northwest suburbs of this city, the police said.

Shooting a film in Delhi? Metro costliest, monuments cheapest

Posted: 27 Sep 2008 01:05 AM CDT

New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) You'd think filmmakers are flocking to the capital to shoot against historical locales like the Red Fort and Qutb Minar, but guess what appears to be more popular and the most expensive place to film in? The Delhi Metro.

Milestones in the life of melody queen Lata Mangeshkar (To go with 'Nightingale' Lata remains unchallenged at 80)

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 11:14 PM CDT

Mumbai, Sep 27 (IANS) Here is a fact file on Lata Mangeshkar, who turns 80 Sunday.

'Nightingale' Lata remains unchallenged at 80

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 08:58 PM CDT

Mumbai, Sep 27 (IANS) Singer Lata Mangeshkar, known as the Nightingale of Bollywood for having mesmerised millions with her melodious voice for over six decades, enters her 80th year Sunday - and like every year she plans to keep it austere sans fanfare.

All Grown Up

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 04:09 PM CDT

City's Ayushman Khurrana has finally carved his space in big, bad Bombay The last time we didn't meet him but spoke to him over the phone.

Rafoo Chakkar - Fun On The Run

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 04:09 PM CDT

Cast.

Hari Puttar, A Comedy Of Terrors

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 04:09 PM CDT

Cast.

Moview reviews

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 04:09 PM CDT

HARI PUTTAR, A COMEDY OF TERRORSCAST: Zain Khan, Sarika, Saurabh Shukla, Vijay Raaz, Swini Khara, Lilette Dubey, Jackie ShroffDIRECTORS: Lucky Kohli and Rajesh BajajWarner Bros were getting antsy for nothing.

Half a loaf

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 02:30 PM CDT

I've finished writing the script for my next movie till its interval,' says Farah Khan, when asked about her next project. 'But I doubt people would come to see half a movie, even if it's made by me,' she quips.

No more boy-next-door

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 02:30 PM CDT

Some say he's outgrown the 'Aamir Khan's little nephew' tag. Others differ. Okay, his first attempt Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na was a big hit, but he has shed the boy-next-door look for Kidnap, his next release.

Video News

Video News

Flood situation remains grim in Uttar Pradesh

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 12:15 PM CDT

The release of more water from barrages in neighboring Nepal coupled with continuous downpour has compounded the already grim flood situation in Uttar Pradesh.

Security beefed up along India Bangladesh border

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 12:15 PM CDT

In the wake of recent militant attacks in India, security has been beefed up along the highly vulnerable Indo Bangladesh border.

Pak airports on alert; troops kill militants

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 08:47 AM CDT

Security was stepped up at airports across Pakistan on Thursday following a telephone threat of a bomb attack at Islamabad airport.

Tamil Nadu beefs up security at major temples

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 08:46 AM CDT

Temple Security has been beefed up at five major temples in Tamil Nadu following intelligence inputs of possible terror attacks.

Rescue operation continues in Lahaul Spiti valley

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 08:46 AM CDT

Army and local people have rescued more than 900 people who were marooned in Lahaul Spiti valley in Himachal Pradesh as early snowfall disrupted road connectivity.

Hari Puttar finally releasing on Friday

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 08:46 AM CDT

Bollywood film Hari Puttar: A Comedy of Terrors, is finally releasing all over India on Friday.

Vindicated by Godhra panel findings says Modi

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 08:45 AM CDT

Chief Minister of Gujarat Narendra Modi on Thursday said his government has been vindicated by the Godhra panel findings.

Itinerary for Champions League Twenty20 announced

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 08:45 AM CDT

Bangalore, Chennai and Mumbai will host the inaugural Champions League Twenty20 tournament slated to begin from December 3.

Relief trickles in to flood victims in Orissa

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 08:45 AM CDT

Relief has started to trickle to the flood victims in flood hit Orissa. Authorities have deployed navy and paramilitary forces in Kendrapada district of the state to rescue people.

Bush Manmohan meet concludes sans nuke deal

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 01:15 AM CDT

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met US President George Bush on Thursday. Both leaders had a warm meeting at the Oval Office, which lasted for more than 30 minutes.

India has adequate rice, wheat stocks, says government

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 07:22 AM CDT

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Amid fears of accelerating food crisis across the world, India Friday said it is comfortably placed with nearly 28 million tonnes of rice stock.

Entertainment News

Entertainment News

Julianne Moore shocked by 'Internet hubby'!

Posted: 27 Sep 2008 02:05 AM CDT

Washington, Sep 27 (ANI): Hollywood actress Julianne Moore was shocked when an anonymous man claimed to be her ex-husband.

Russell Crowe finds bride for 2-year-old son - Nicole Kidman's daughter!

Posted: 27 Sep 2008 02:05 AM CDT

Washington, sep 27 (ANI): Hollywood actor Russell Crowe has picked out a bride for his 2-year-old son Tennyson- 2 1/2-month-old Sunday Rose Urban.

DJ AM released from burn hospital after jet crash

Posted: 27 Sep 2008 01:31 AM CDT

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Celebrity disc jockey DJ AM has been released from a Georgia hospital after suffering severe burns in a fiery plane crash a week ago, a spokeswoman for the musician said Friday.

Four held for illegally selling Rs.700 mn property of actress

Posted: 27 Sep 2008 01:27 AM CDT

Chennai, Sep 27 (IANS) Four people, including two women, have been jailed for allegedly selling a property worth over Rs.700 million and partly owned by actress-turned-politician Vijayashanti. They used forged papers to sell the property in the northwest suburbs of this city, the police said.

Shooting a film in Delhi? Metro costliest, monuments cheapest

Posted: 27 Sep 2008 01:05 AM CDT

New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) You'd think filmmakers are flocking to the capital to shoot against historical locales like the Red Fort and Qutb Minar, but guess what appears to be more popular and the most expensive place to film in? The Delhi Metro.

Milestones in the life of melody queen Lata Mangeshkar (To go with 'Nightingale' Lata remains unchallenged at 80)

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 11:14 PM CDT

Mumbai, Sep 27 (IANS) Here is a fact file on Lata Mangeshkar, who turns 80 Sunday.

Hollywood News

Hollywood News

Charlie Bartlett

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 04:09 PM CDT

Cast.

The X-Files: I Want To Believe

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 04:09 PM CDT

Cast.

Johnny Depp to return as Captain Jack Sparrow

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 01:41 PM CDT

London, Sep 27 (IANS) Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp has agreed to return to his role of quirky pirate Captain Jack Sparrow in a fourth film of the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise.

Tim Burton begins shooting 'Alice in Wonderland'

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 01:34 PM CDT

London, Sep 27 (IANS) Hollywood director Tim Burton has begun filming the live action version of Lewis Caroll's 'Alice in Wonderland' in Cornwall.

Jade Goody released from hospital

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 12:59 PM CDT

London, Sep 26 (IANS) British reality show star Jade Goody has been released from hospital, days after it was revealed that her cervical cancer had spread.

Elizabeth Taylor takes to stage in wheelchair

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 12:50 PM CDT

London, Sep 26 (IANS) Hollywood veteran Elizabeth Taylor made a brave return to the spotlight on a wheelchair just weeks after she was reportedly put on life support following heart failure.

I tell David that looks will fade: Victoria Beckham

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 12:48 PM CDT

London, Sep 26 (IANS) Former Spice Girls singer Victoria says she has warned her footballer husband David Beckham that his good looks will fade one day.

David Blaine blames President Bush's speech for messing stunt

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 07:35 AM CDT

New York, Sept 26 (ANI): American magician David Blaine has blamed President George W. Bush's September 24 night prime-time speech for the failure of his much publicised stunt.

Has Kirsten Dunst had her crooked teeth straightened?

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 07:35 AM CDT

London, Sept 26 (ANI): American actress Kirsten Dunst has always been proud of her crooked teeth, but on the latest Harper's Bazaar cover, she seems to have gotten them straightened.

Lindsay Lohan seeks restraining order on father for fear of harm

Posted: 26 Sep 2008 07:35 AM CDT

New York, Sept 26 (ANI): Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan is planning to take out a restraining order on her father, following fears that he will do something to her.

Entertainment-The Times of India

Entertainment-The Times of India

Daring debutantes!

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They're bold, sexy and super-confident. TOI talks to young beauties down the Bollywood block.

Is Imran Khan single?

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The actor is a little worried that girlfriend Avantika may just leave him, all thanks to his busy status.

Eva Mendes has the hots for Keira Knightley!

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Eva Mendes has confessed that she's finding herself attracted to Keira Knightley.

Amitabh finds his greatest fan

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Amitabh Bachchan was really touched by Rochelle, a little girl who made it a point to attend every concert put up by the Bachchans.

Lindsay Lohan back on drugs?

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The singer-actress has been seen drinking, snorting cocaine and sporting cuts on her arms

Bowling maidens over!

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Cricketers score in new reality dance show judged by Sushmita Sen and Wasim Akram.

The Strangers

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Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman return from the woods to their home to resolve an unfinished quarrel but three strange, masked figures threaten to break into their house, for no reason at all.