Bollywood News

Imran turns a baddie in 'Kidnap' Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:21 AM CDT New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) After the 'Dhoom' series, director Sanjay Gadhvi returns with crime thriller "Kidnap". Releasing Thursday, the film starring Imran Khan is about a young guy who masterminds a series of events and circumstances that force a rich man to commit crimes to save his daughter, who has been kidnapped.

Smoking scenes in movies has Bollywood divided Posted: 29 Sep 2008 11:04 PM CDT Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) From Oct 2, the government will introduce its new no-smoking policy. Most Bollywood personalities like Saif Ali Khan, Shabana Azmi and Akhshaye Khanna welcome this move, but some feel it would be unfair to ban smoking in movies.

'Kidnap' lacks composer Pritam's signature style Posted: 29 Sep 2008 10:27 PM CDT Film: 'Kidnap'; Music Director: Pritam Chakraborty: Lyricist: Mayur Puri; Singers: Sukhwinder Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan, Akriti Kakkar, Adnan Sami, Sandeep Vyas, Suzie Q, Shreya Ghoshal; Rating: **

Those who work for an image are not actors: Kay Kay Menon Posted: 29 Sep 2008 09:16 PM CDT Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) Versatile Kay Kay Menon, who will be seen as a villain in forthcoming fantasy film 'Drona', doesn't believe in image and says those who stick to certain kinds of screen image are not good actors.

'Kites' brings out Hrithik's sensuous side Posted: 29 Sep 2008 08:49 PM CDT Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) Hrithik Roshan sizzles with Latin actress Barbara Mori in 'Kites'. The film by Anurag Basu is being touted as featuring the Bollywood superhero's most sensuous role till date.

Maran's film released in Azhagiri's stronghold Posted: 29 Sep 2008 05:44 PM CDT The maiden venture of Sun Group's new arm Sun Pictures, Kathalil Vizhunden (falling in love), has finally been released in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu, after a delay that once seemed indefinite due to pressure from M K Azhagiri, son of Chief Minister M Karunanidhi.

Junior Bachchan promises an unforgettable tryst with people of Ahmedabad Posted: 29 Sep 2008 05:44 PM CDT He came here asking Amdavadis to fall in love with Drona and went with a promise that he'll talk to his father about bringing 'The Unforgettable Tour' to Ahmedabad.

Fourth coming? Posted: 29 Sep 2008 02:15 PM CDT Although Sara Khan and Ali Merchant have been denying that they are a part of Nach Baliye 4, sources reveal that they will enter the show as wild card entries in the fourth week.

Kareena Kapoor denies turning producer Posted: 29 Sep 2008 12:51 PM CDT New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Monday dismissed reports that she had turned a producer.

Saif Ali Khan tenders apology to the media Posted: 29 Sep 2008 10:35 AM CDT Patiala, Sept 29 (PTI) Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan today apologised to the local media fraternity and reached a compromise with it a day after his security staff was embroiled in a skirmish

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SEBI: no change in short sell rules Posted: 30 Sep 2008 12:42 AM CDT NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Tuesday said it did not have concerns that institutional investors were short-selling stocks and added that no change in the rules governing short selling was expected.

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Business News

Oil falls below $94 after dive on financial turmoil Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:56 AM CDT By Fayen Wong

Gold trade sees modest rise ahead, possible spike Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:45 AM CDT By Chikafumi Hodo and Jonathan Leff

Private equity firms buy Lehman's Neuberger Berman Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:39 AM CDT By Megan Davies

No settlement issues with stock exchanges: SEBI chief Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:35 AM CDT New Delhi, Sept 30 (ANI): SEBI Chairman C.B. Bhave today said that SEBI is closely monitoring markets and has verified with stock exchanges that there are no settlement issues.

Kashmiri Pashmina patented by the Indian Government Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:35 AM CDT In a significant move the Government of India has patented the traditional Kashmiri Pashmina shawl to prevent its imitation that has been causing heavy losses to the weavers in the valley.

US bailout blow triggers stampede to safety Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:25 AM CDT By Tony Munroe

ICICI Bank has sufficient liquidity - RBI Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:21 AM CDT MUMBAI (Reuters) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Tuesday that ICICI Bank has sufficient liquidity to meet the needs of its depositors, and that the bank and its subsidiary banks abroad were well capitalised.

Nikkei hits three-year low on Wall Street's heavy selloff Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:20 AM CDT Tokyo, Sep 30 (DPA) Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average tumbled to a three-year low Tuesday after a massive selloff overnight on Wall Street.

BSE Sensex turns positive after hitting 2-yr low Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:11 AM CDT NEW DELHI (Reuters) The BSE Sensex turned positive on Tuesday afternoon as investors chased bargains in the battered market, with a recovery in some Asian markets also helping sentiment.

Cadbury recalls chocolates amid fear of contamination from toxic Chinese milk Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:05 AM CDT Melbourne, September 30 (ANI): Confectionery giant Cadbury has decided to withdraw products manufactured in its Beijing factory from the market, following fears of contamination from toxic Chinese milk.

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Video News

India Reliance eyes tax changes for local ... Posted: 29 Sep 2008 09:42 PM CDT Petroleum Secretary R.S. Pandey said on Monday that India's Reliance Industries wants tax changes to make diesel sales from its export-oriented refinery commercially viable in the domestic market.

EU India summit opens in Marseille Posted: 29 Sep 2008 09:41 PM CDT Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh interacted with top European Union officials in the French port of Marseille on Monday at a summit hosted by French President Nicolas Sarkozy.

BSE sheds points on global financial crisis Posted: 29 Sep 2008 09:41 PM CDT The Bombay Stock Exchange on Monday provisionally fell 3.87 percent as a spreading global financial crisis kept investors nervous.

Namaste India fest brings India Japan closer Posted: 29 Sep 2008 09:40 PM CDT Cultural ties between India and Japan have taken a giant leap forward with Tokyo hosting the two-day Namaste India 2008 festival at the weekend.

Police defuses 17 crude bombs found in Ahmedabad Posted: 29 Sep 2008 09:16 PM CDT The police in Gujarat defused 17 crude bombs found in a garbage dump on Monday.

India, Russia discusses bilateral Defence ... Posted: 29 Sep 2008 11:15 AM CDT India and Russia on Monday discussed strengthening of bilateral defence cooperation at their inter-governmental commission and decided extending the commission's term for another 10 years till 2020.

Russian Defence minister meets A K Antony Posted: 29 Sep 2008 08:16 AM CDT Russian Defence minister Anatoly Serdyukov met his Indian counterpart A.K. Antony in New Delhi on Monday.

Muslims shop for Eid ul Fitr celebrations Posted: 29 Sep 2008 08:16 AM CDT With Eid -ul-Fitr festival round the corner to celebrate the completion of holy month of fasting.

Police seizes 14 sacks of ammonium nitrate Posted: 29 Sep 2008 08:16 AM CDT Police seized 14 sacks of ammonium nitrate, a chemical used in the recent spate of bomb blasts in the country.

Shantanu and Nikhil showcased their collections Posted: 29 Sep 2008 08:15 AM CDT Nikhil and Shantanu the leading fashion designers set the ramp on fire with their collection on the last day of the Chivas fashion tour in Mumbai on Sunday.

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Hollywood News

Paul Newman leaves behind extraordinary legacy Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:35 AM CDT Washington, September 30 (ANI): Legendary actor and humanitarian Paul Newman, who passed away at 83 after longed cancer battle, has left behind an extraordinary legacy.

Dennis Quaid finds Meg Ryan's infidelity charge 'unbelievable' Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:35 AM CDT Washington, September 30 (ANI): Hollywood star Dennis Quaid has confessed that he finds ex-wife Meg Ryan's public talk about their divorce 'unbelievable' - especially while promoting her new movie 'The Women'.

Hugh Hefner's girlfriend admits Sarah Palin is 'hot' Playboy material! Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:35 AM CDT Melbourne, Sept 30 (ANI): Hugh Hefner's 'ditzy' girlfriend Kendra Wilkinson has admitted that Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin is a 'hot' Playboy material.

Ginger Spice pens her first screenplay Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:05 AM CDT London, Sep 30 (ANI): After carving a niche as an accomplished popstar, Geri Halliwell has added new entry on her CV - movie expert.

Macca 'The Fireman' set to release 'Electric Arguments' album Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:05 AM CDT London, Sept 30 (ANI): Veteran singer Sir Paul McCartney is set to release an electrifying dance record.

Paris Hilton' new BFF: Ellen DeGeneres Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:05 AM CDT Washington, Sep 30 (ANI): It seems Paris Hilton has found herself a new BFF (Best Friends Forever): Ellen DeGeneres.

Clooney doesn't regret 'Batman' movie Posted: 30 Sep 2008 01:58 AM CDT London, Sep 30 (IANS) Hollywood star George Clooney says he doesn't regret his stint as Batman, even if it was a flop because the caped crusader role was his biggest break.

Now Geri Halliwell becomes screenplay writer Posted: 30 Sep 2008 01:48 AM CDT London, Sep 30 (IANS) Former Spice Girls Geri Halliwell has penned her first screenplay and says it was very easy to write it.

'Gulabi Talkies' only Indian feature in Abu Dhabi film fest Posted: 30 Sep 2008 12:01 AM CDT Dubai, Sep 30 (IANS) Girish Kasaravalli's Kannada movie 'Gulabi Talkies' is the only Indian entry in the feature section of this year's Middle East International Film Festival (MEIFF).

Dennis Quaid hits back at Meg Ryan Posted: 29 Sep 2008 06:26 PM CDT London, Sep 30 (IANS) Hollywood actress Meg Ryan's ex-husband Dennis Quaid has angrily hit back at the actress after she accused him of cheating on her throughout their marriage.

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Entertainment News

Hugh Hefner's girlfriend admits Sarah Palin is 'hot' Playboy material! Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:35 AM CDT Melbourne, Sept 30 (ANI): Hugh Hefner's 'ditzy' girlfriend Kendra Wilkinson has admitted that Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin is a 'hot' Playboy material.

Paul Newman leaves behind extraordinary legacy Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:35 AM CDT Washington, September 30 (ANI): Legendary actor and humanitarian Paul Newman, who passed away at 83 after longed cancer battle, has left behind an extraordinary legacy.

Dennis Quaid finds Meg Ryan's infidelity charge 'unbelievable' Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:35 AM CDT Washington, September 30 (ANI): Hollywood star Dennis Quaid has confessed that he finds ex-wife Meg Ryan's public talk about their divorce 'unbelievable' - especially while promoting her new movie 'The Women'.

Macca 'The Fireman' set to release 'Electric Arguments' album Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:05 AM CDT London, Sept 30 (ANI): Veteran singer Sir Paul McCartney is set to release an electrifying dance record.

Ginger Spice pens her first screenplay Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:05 AM CDT London, Sep 30 (ANI): After carving a niche as an accomplished popstar, Geri Halliwell has added new entry on her CV - movie expert.

Paris Hilton' new BFF: Ellen DeGeneres Posted: 30 Sep 2008 02:05 AM CDT Washington, Sep 30 (ANI): It seems Paris Hilton has found herself a new BFF (Best Friends Forever): Ellen DeGeneres.

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Entertainment-The Times of India

Katrina prefers non- Posted: Kat says she likes spending time with her 'friends' and most of them have nothing to do with the film industry.

Minissha : Out of the comfort zone Posted: Minissha Lamba, who has gone in for a sizzling image makeover for her forthcoming film, tells TOI what it means to her.

Heather Mills keen to strip for PETA Posted: Sir Paul McCartney's ex-wife is keen on stripping for a campaign for animal rights activists PETA.

I am in complete awe of dad:Abhishek Posted: Abhishek Bachchan talks about dad Amitabh Bachchan and his upcoming film in an exclusive TOI interview.

Jessica, Timberlake's public lip-lock Posted: The celebrity couple were shot kissing passionately in a back alley of Rome

Why didn’t Abhi’s Delhi trip happen? Posted: Actor Abhishek Bachchan cancelled his Delhi trip on Sunday to promote his latest film 'Drona', after Saturday's blast.

Ashlee can't sleep sans teddies Posted: Ashlee Simpson reveals that she cannot sleep without the hundreds of teddy bears she has recieved since she made her pregnancy public.

'I can look glamorous' Posted: ...avers Shama Sikander who otherwise has an image of a girl-next-door.

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