Bollywood Newsroom: Sep 29, 2008

Monday, September 29, 2008

Video News

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 10:45 AM CDT

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived in France on Sunday for striking civil nuclear cooperation agreement with France.

Indian PM on the latest terror attack in New Delhi

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 10:45 AM CDT

Expressing deep shock and anger against the latest terrorist attack in New Delhi, Indian Prime Minister has admitted the fallacies in the system to combat terrorism.

Genome sequencing will help to identify ...

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 09:45 AM CDT

day, the second day of the 13th International Human Genome Meet in Hyderabad Dr.Samir Brahmachari.

Fashion designers set the ramp on fire

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 07:45 AM CDT

Fashion designers Raghvendera Rathore and Vikram Phadnis rocked the ramp with their sombre and vibrant collections respectively during a fashion show in Mumbai.

People throng sweet shops for sweet bread

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 07:15 AM CDT

People in Jaipur thronged the sweet shops for 'Sheermal' or sweet bread, which is prepared for the auspicious Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Mixed reaction among the Indian political parties

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 07:15 AM CDT

Ruling congress party is upbeat about the approval by the U.S. House of Representatives to, main opposition, Bharatiya Janata Party or BJP and the former communist allies express their ...

Singh says deal on verge of fruition

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 07:15 AM CDT

The U.S. House of Representatives on Saturday approved an agreement to end the three-decade ban on U.S. nuclear trade with India.

India accuses Pakistan of aiding infiltration bid

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 03:45 AM CDT

India on Saturday accused Pakistani forces of providing fire cover for Muslim militants attempting to sneak into its disputed Kashmir region.

BLAST UPDATE

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 03:45 AM CDT

A bomb exploded in a crowded market in New Delhi on Saturday, killing a young boy and wounding 22 others. Police cordoned off the blast site to keep away a crowd of hundreds of people.

Srikanth appointed India's chief cricket selector

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 03:45 AM CDT

Former Indian batsman Srikanth, who was dropped as captain after seeking better payments for his peers in his playing days, was named chief selector by the Indian Cricket Board on Saturday.

Business News

Banco signs contracts with 3 US cos in Jul-Sep

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 01:46 AM CDT

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Auto parts maker Banco Products India Ltd has finalised contracts with three US-based auto wholesalers in the July-September quarter, marking its entry into the U.S. market, Chairman Vimal K Patel said.

GLOBAL MARKETS - Bank crisis weighs on euro; Asia stocks fall

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 01:44 AM CDT

By Kevin Plumberg

Rupee weakens by another 38 paise in early trade

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 01:36 AM CDT

Mumbai, Sep 29 (PTI) The Indian rupee fell by 38 paise to 46.92/93 against the US currency in the morning trade today on heavy month-end dollar demand amid bearish equity markets.

Reliance may supply diesel to govt firms

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 01:35 AM CDT

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Reliance Industries is willing to supply diesel to state-run oil marketing firms if the government amends tax rules to make sales attractive for the export-focused firm, the oil secretary said on Monday.

Benelux govts rescue Fortis to avert U.S. contagion

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 01:32 AM CDT

By Antonia Van De Velde and Marcin Grajewski

Asian markets fall on doubts about US bailout, 2nd Ld-Writethru, AS

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 01:30 AM CDT

TOKYO (AP) _ Asian stock markets fell Monday amid investors skepticism that the tentative deal reached in Washington over a US$700 billion bank bailout would quickly resolve the bad debt crisis.

Bollywood News

Saif Ali Khan in assault trouble in Punjab

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 12:15 AM CDT

Patiala (Punjab), Sep 29 (IANS) Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan found himself in trouble Monday after the Government Railway Police (GRP) registered a case against him and four others of a film unit for allegedly assaulting a photojournalist.

'Hello' needed a star like Salman: Atul Agnihotri

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 11:55 PM CDT

Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Actor-turned-director Atul Agnihotri says he cast brother-in-law Salman Khan in his forthcoming film 'Hello' not to increase its commercial value, but because the character in the movie demanded a star like him.

I can even look good in a bikini: Gul Panag

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 11:23 PM CDT

Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Former Miss India Gul Panag, mostly seen in de-glamorised acting roles, recently caught public attention by posing in a black lingerie for the cover page of Maxim, a magazine for men. Gul said she did it to show off the 'glamorous and real side' of her personality.

Conflicts, rifts cast shadow over Malayalam film industry

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 10:47 PM CDT

Chennai, Sep 29 (IANS) Film technicians are fighting with one another, producers and exhibitors are at loggerheads - differences of opinion between various film bodies have cast a shadow over the Malayalam film industry. And if the problems persist, movies worth Rs.1.8 billion will get stuck, say industry watchers.

No room for errors in street magic, says magician Ugesh Sarcar

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 09:34 PM CDT

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) He bends spoons and forks with the gaze of his eyes, gets the initials of the name of a stranger he has just met appear magically on his arm, and can even read your mind. Meet street magician Ugesh Sarcar, who is creating waves on UTV's Bindass channel with his '3rd Degree' show.

I'm single, Riteish is just a friend: Genelia

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 08:41 PM CDT

Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Genelia D'Souza, Imran Khan's petite and perky co-star in 'Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na', brushes off rumours of any relationship with Riteish Deshmukh with a 'we're just friends.'

Golden touch

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 03:10 PM CDT

Partly based on his own experience in life, Goldie Behl's forthcoming release Drona is about discovering one's destiny. 'The idea behind making this film was simple and basic. I am sure everybody thinks that way,' says Goldie who was brave enough to visualize his thoughts on the big screen.

Singh is very in

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 03:10 PM CDT

Easy lies the head that wears a turban in B-town these days. Let's make that heads. After Akshay Kumar's superhit turn in Singh is Kinng, the pagdi will sit on the heads of Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Saif Ali Khan and, maybe, Ranbir Kapoor.

Many claims over Kannada hit's Tamil remake

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 10:32 AM CDT

Chennai, Sep 28 (IANS) Confusion over the ownership of a Kannada film's Tamil remake rights has resulted in a series of complaints being lodged with the Tamil Film Producers' Council (TFPC), sources said Sunday.

My Delhi trip would have affected security: Abhishek

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 08:56 AM CDT

Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan, who cancelled his Delhi trip Sunday to promote 'Drona' after Saturday's blast in the capital, says it was a precautionary measure and his presence would have lead to more pressure on security personnel.

Entertainment-The Times of India

How Abhi and Ash learned to fight...

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While Aishwarya Bachchan was seen handling a sword in 'Jodhaa Akhbar', hubby Abhishek will be seen doing the same in 'Drona'.

'I'll be linked to my dad next!'

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Riya Sen talks about her alleged link-ups.

Nicole makes public appearance with daughter

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Nicole Kidman made her public appearance with daughter Sunday Rose in London.

I have no time for love: Genelia

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Genelia D'Souza is determined to make a bigger impact in her next film opposite Harman Baweja.

Moss' lipstick portrait fetches big bucks!

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Self-portrait by supermodel Kate Moss, drawn in lipstick, has fetched 33,600 pounds at an auction.

Baba’s designer tantrums

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Silver screen actors may be notorious for throwing starry tantrums, but it seems our television actors are also toeing a similar path.

Hollywood News

Jennifer Hudson had to dig out engagement ring

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 01:31 AM CDT

London, Sep 29 (IANS) Singer-actress Jennifer Hudson got the 'biggest surprise' of her life recently when boyfriend David Otunga asked her to be his wife at a beach on her 27th birthday. He gave her a shovel to dig out the engagement ring.

Scarlett Johansson marries Ryan Reynolds in quiet ceremony

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 12:27 PM CDT

London, Sep 28 (IANS) Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson has married actor Ryan Reynolds in a quiet wedding ceremony in Canada.

Steven Spielberg donates $100,000 to gay activists

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 12:26 PM CDT

New York, Sep 28 (IANS) Hollywood filmmaker Steven Spielberg has donated $100,000 to a campaign to keep gay marriages legal in California.

Brangelina shift base to Germany

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 12:11 PM CDT

New York, Sep 28 (IANS) Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have moved to Germany after leaving the French chateau they called home for the last five months.

McCartney helps ex-assistant to start singing career

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 12:03 PM CDT

London, Sep 28 (IANS) Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney is helping his former assistant Holly Dearden get her singing career off the ground.

Ronnie Wood's pics with Russian lover could cost him 50m pounds

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 06:35 AM CDT

London, Sept 28 (ANI): New pictures of English rock guitarist Ronnie Wood with his Russian mistress Ekaterina Ivanova looking lovey dovey have emerged, which could cost him 50 million pounds.

Timberlake, Biel 'shot' locking lips in Rome

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 05:35 AM CDT

London, September 28 (ANI): It seems that Justin Timberlake and girlfriend Jessica Biel can't keep their hands off each other, for the two were spotted locking lips in a back alley of Rome.

Becks spotted groping Posh's bum!

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 05:35 AM CDT

London, September 28 (ANI): David Beckham recently showed his 'playful' side, as the ace footballer was spotted grabbing his wife, Victoria's behind.

Dannii Minogue's beau's 'drug-gruzzling' past revealed

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 05:35 AM CDT

London, September 28 (ANI): Dannii Minogue's boyfriend, Kris Smith has a shocking secret past - he was a drug-guzzling party animal who boasted about the amount of ecstasy and cocaine he could consume.

George Michael's lover's ultimatum: 'It's me or the drugs-you choose!'

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 05:35 AM CDT

London, Sept 28 (ANI): English singer songwriter George Michael has been told by his loyal lover to choose between him and drugs.

Entertainment News

Scarlett Johansson weds Ryan Reynolds

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 02:05 AM CDT

Washington, Sept 29 (ANI): Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson has married her actor fiance Ryan Reynolds in a private ceremony at the weekend.

Jade Goody to face new operation in her cancer battle

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 02:05 AM CDT

London, Sept 29 (ANI): Jade Goody has to face yet another operation in her fight against cancer.

Paul Newman's daughter says he should be remembered for charity work not films

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 02:05 AM CDT

London, September 29 (ANI): Paul Newman's daughter, Melissa, insists that her father should be remembered for his humanitarian contributions rather than his legendary acting career.

I'm nearing a nervous breakdown: Duffy

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 01:58 AM CDT

London, Sep 29 (IANS) Welsh singer Duffy reveals that she is on the verge of a nervous breakdown because she is unable to handle her meteoric rise to fame.

Steering wheel confusion embarrasses Paltrow

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 01:57 AM CDT

London, Sep 29 (IANS) Oscar winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow, who alternates between the US and Britain, often forgets which side of the car her steering wheel is on. And is often embarassed by the paparazzi that is on hand to take photos.

Victoria Beckham wears socks and gloves to bed!

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 01:52 AM CDT

London, Sep 29 (IANS) Former Spice Girls singer Victoria Beckham says she wears socks and gloves to bed to ensure that her skin looks young.

Jennifer Hudson had to dig out engagement ring

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 01:31 AM CDT

Saif Ali Khan in assault trouble in Punjab

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 12:15 AM CDT

'Hello' needed a star like Salman: Atul Agnihotri

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 11:55 PM CDT

I can even look good in a bikini: Gul Panag

Posted: 28 Sep 2008 11:23 PM CDT