Saturday, October 4, 2008

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U.S. would stand by its commitment: Rice

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 12:15 PM CDT

The U.S. Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice on Saturday said that United States would stand by its commitments and the delay in the signing of the deal is because of administrative procedure.

Left parties protest Rice's arrival in New Delhi

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 12:15 PM CDT

India's Left parties on Saturday observed 'Black Day' by staging a demonstration in New Delhi to protest against the arrival of U.S. Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice.

Maheka Mirpuri showcases her collection in Mumbai

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 10:45 AM CDT

Bollywood stars and top models on Friday set the ramp on fire for designer Maheka Mirpuri in Mumbai. The show titled 'Passione' was inspired by the grandeur and style of Venice.

India to have its first woman saint on October 12

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 08:15 AM CDT

India is all set to have its first woman saint on October 12 when Pope Benedict XVI is scheduled to canonize Sister Alphonsa of Kerala, 62 years after her death.

Shutdown in Singur over Nano row

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 08:15 AM CDT

West Bengal's ruling Left Front's major partner, the Communist Party of India-Marxist or CPI-M, calls for a 10-hour shutdown in Singur starting from Saturday.

Rice in India, but may not sign nuclear deal

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 08:15 AM CDT

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived in India on October 04, after Congress ratified a historic nuclear pact, but is unlikely to sign the deal during her visit because of a ...

Aishwarya Bachchan sashays in Kolkata

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 04:16 AM CDT

Bollywood actor and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai sashayed down the ramp in Kolkata on Friday.

Cooperatives boost milk production in Kashmir

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 04:15 AM CDT

Milk Production Cooperative societies in the Kashmir are proving to be a successful venture.

Surat arranges bouncers to keep eve teasers at bay

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 04:15 AM CDT

Surat has added some muscle to its festive spirit. As women sway to music as part of the traditional Garba dance, they are now sure of one thing. No more lewd glances and comments from eve teasers.

West Bengal opposition not sorry over Nano's exit

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 02:17 AM CDT

The opposition Trinamool Congress chief, Mamata Banerjee,

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Business News

Nano in Karnataka will top 100 years of Tatas' ties with state

Posted: 05 Oct 2008 12:45 AM CDT

Bangalore, Oct 5 (IANS) If Tata Motors set up their Nano small car project in Karnataka, it will be the icing on the cake for the Tata Group's 100-year-old association with the state, formerly the princely state of Mysore.

Judge tells Wachovia to negotiate only with Citi

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 10:53 PM CDT

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc said on Saturday that a judge ordered Wachovia Corp to refrain from negotiating with other parties, a day after Wachovia backed out of a plan to sell its banking operations to Citigroup and instead said it was selling all its assets to Wells Fargo & Co.

European leaders vow to fight financial crisis

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 10:09 PM CDT

By Anna Willard and Brian Love

China seeks balance between food security, urbanisation

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 09:08 PM CDT

Beijing, Oct 5 (Xinhua) Feeding 1.3 billion people remains one of China's top challenges after 30 years of reform and opening up and the government's worries are all the more aggravated by the continuous loss of farmland and labour to rampant urbanisation.

German Hypo Real Estate bail-out collapses

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 02:49 PM CDT

Munich, Oct 5 (DPA) Hypo Real Estate (HRE), the German company caught up in the wave of western bank failures, said Saturday a government-backed bail-out it was seeking had collapsed.

Lost and found: Rs.2.9 mn from Uttar Pradesh treasury

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 12:26 PM CDT

Ghaziabad, Oct 4 (IANS) Try and figure out this whodunit: Rs.2.9 million was found missing from the state treasury in this Uttar Pradesh town Saturday but was recovered within hours after police questioned three employees, a senior police officer said.

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Bollywood News

I wasn't happy when I was offered 'Fashion': Arjan Bajwa

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 11:06 PM CDT

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Actor Arjan Bajwa, who stars in Madhur Bhandarkar's 'Fashion', did not rejoice when he was offered the film as his father had died a few days back and he wasn't able to share the good news with him.

My new hair cut has brought me luck: Koel Purie

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 10:27 PM CDT

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Riding high after the success of blockbuster film 'Rock On', actress Koel Purie believes her new hair cut has brought her luck - her performance was highly appreciated and she has many offers coming her way.

Star-studded Durga Puja set to dazzle Mumbai

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 09:47 PM CDT

Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) Almost 90 years ago, a Durga Puja celebration was initiated on a small scale in Mumbai by Bengali goldsmiths. Today there are over 85 big marquees where the goddess is worshipped for five days - and in attendance are Bollywood celebrities and commoners alike.

'Venkata in Sankata' full of comical situations: Ramesh Aravind

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 09:41 PM CDT

Bangalore, Oct 5 (IANS) Actor-director Ramesh Aravind will be directing his fourth Kannada film 'Venkata in Sankata' where he will be playing the role of a traffic cop with many problems.

Sushmita Sen is incredible: Wasim Akram

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 09:38 PM CDT

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Guess who's making former Pakistan cricket captain and swing king Wasim Akram sway to her tunes nowadays? Bollywood actress and former beauty queen Sushmita Sen.

Balancing films, homework and friends - 10-year-old shows how

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 09:04 PM CDT

Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) This 10-year-old carries school books to film sets and studies between shots. Swini Khara, the girl who shared screen space with Amitabh Bachchan in 'Cheeni Kum' and is now seen in 'Hari Puttar', says she somehow manages to balance movies, homework and friends.

New releases

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 03:33 PM CDT

A gift on Eid Ramchand Pakistani Seven-year-old Ramchand crosses the border, from Pakistan to India, without knowing that his straying steps are taking him to a place from where there is no return.

Film crew have a scuffle with security men at Mandawa

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 11:59 AM CDT

Jaipur, Oct 4 (PTI) The crew of an untitled film featuring Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone, today had a scuffle with private security personnel who allegedly tried to jump a queue for lunch at

A platform for student film-makers on Network 18

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 08:59 AM CDT

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Young filmmakers, whose creative and thought-provoking cinema is usually relegated to the sidelines in the melee of big banners, commerce and established names, now have an opportunity to reach out to the masses - courtesy Network 18.

Madhur all praise for Priyanka's performance in 'Fashion'

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 08:24 AM CDT

Mumbai, Oct 4 (IANS) Madhur Bhandarkar is very happy with Priyanka Chopra's work in 'Fashion', which is due for release Oct 29. She has 'connected with emotions' in the film, he says complimenting her.

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Entertainment News

Skydivers make unprecedented jump over Everest

Posted: 05 Oct 2008 12:48 AM CDT

By Gopal Sharma

No more 'weighty roles' for Russell Crowe

Posted: 05 Oct 2008 12:48 AM CDT

New York, Oct 5 (IANS) After putting on extra pounds for upcoming movie 'Body Of Lies', Russell Crowe says he won't accept roles that will require him to to put on weight because he didn't like his large frame.

Whiz kids morph Britney's picture

Posted: 05 Oct 2008 12:46 AM CDT

London, Oct 5 (IANS) Britney Spears is caught in an Internet hoax after computer whiz kids superimposed the singer's face on Tyra Banks' body and passed the images off as the CD cover of her new song "Womanizer".

Audience votes add suspense element to TV reality shows: Shaan

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 11:06 PM CDT

Dubai, Oct 5 (IANS) Do audience votes really help in identifying the actual singing talent in television reality shows? Views differ, but what audience votes do is to add the suspense element to such shows, according to well-known Bollywood playback singer and reality show host Shaan.

I wasn't happy when I was offered 'Fashion': Arjan Bajwa

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 11:06 PM CDT

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Actor Arjan Bajwa, who stars in Madhur Bhandarkar's 'Fashion', did not rejoice when he was offered the film as his father had died a few days back and he wasn't able to share the good news with him.

My new hair cut has brought me luck: Koel Purie

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 10:27 PM CDT

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Riding high after the success of blockbuster film 'Rock On', actress Koel Purie believes her new hair cut has brought her luck - her performance was highly appreciated and she has many offers coming her way.

Hollywood News

Hollywood News

No more 'weighty roles' for Russell Crowe

Posted: 05 Oct 2008 12:48 AM CDT

New York, Oct 5 (IANS) After putting on extra pounds for upcoming movie 'Body Of Lies', Russell Crowe says he won't accept roles that will require him to to put on weight because he didn't like his large frame.

Whiz kids morph Britney's picture

Posted: 05 Oct 2008 12:46 AM CDT

London, Oct 5 (IANS) Britney Spears is caught in an Internet hoax after computer whiz kids superimposed the singer's face on Tyra Banks' body and passed the images off as the CD cover of her new song "Womanizer".

Audience votes add suspense element to TV reality shows: Shaan

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 11:06 PM CDT

Dubai, Oct 5 (IANS) Do audience votes really help in identifying the actual singing talent in television reality shows? Views differ, but what audience votes do is to add the suspense element to such shows, according to well-known Bollywood playback singer and reality show host Shaan.

Amy Winehouse fears her nose will 'fall apart'

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 06:35 AM CDT

Washington, October 4 (ANI): English singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse is concerned about her nose, fearing it might 'fall apart'.

Kirsten Dunst says rehab helped her gain perspective

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 06:35 AM CDT

Washington, Oct 4 (ANI): Troubled star Kirsten Dunst has claimed that she has grown up since rehab, insisting that it helped her gain perspective.

New organisation to campaign for musicians' rights

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 06:35 AM CDT

London, Oct 4 (ANI): A new union established by rock stars to stand up for their musical rights will be launched on October 5 at the In the City conference in Manchester.

Jolie lands in NY for 'Changeling' promotion

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 06:35 AM CDT

Washington, October 4 (ANI): Actress Angelina Jolie has landed in New York to walk the red carpet with director Clint Eastwood for the promotion of 'Changeling'.

British singers found coalition

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 06:08 AM CDT

London, Oct 4 (DPA) British music stars Robbie Williams, Radiohead, Kate Nash, The Verve and the Kaiser Chiefs are among those that founded a coalition Saturday to assert performers' rights with their record labels.

Bill Murray keen to reprise Ghostbusters role

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 06:05 AM CDT

Washington, Oct 4 (ANI): Hollywood star Bill Murray has revealed that he's keen reprise his role in the third instalment of Ghostbusters film - but only if the script is funny enough.

Oasis accused of 'ripping off' Sir Cliff Richard's song

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 06:05 AM CDT

London, Oct 4 (ANI): Rock band Oasis have been accused of plagiarising a song by Sir Cliff Richard Cliff Richard for a track on their new album.

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Entertainment-The Times of India

A passion for life

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Kareena Kapoor plans website dedicated to fashion trends in her life and around the world.

Shamita’s secret desire

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Shamita yearned for brotherly presence during her growing up years as a girl.

Now, Lindsay wants to adopt a kid

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American actress Lindsay Lohan, 22, says that she wants to have kids because she can be a very good mother.

Did you try contacting Dino?

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Dino Morea lost his Ipod recently and that has left him very upset.

Britney to make fitness videos

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Britney Spears wants to capitalise on her new healthy look by making a series of workout videos.

‘Reality shows provide instant fame’

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... but Damini Anand feels that 'saas-bahu' soaps will always be in demand.

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Video News

Police interrogates the accused in recent blasts

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 11:47 AM CDT

Police in Mangalore interrogated five people suspected of involvement in the recent serial blasts in the country on Friday.

Mitsubishi Outlander launched in India

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 11:47 AM CDT

The adventure lovers in India have a reason to rejoice.

Indo Bangladesh trade fair draws many people

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 11:46 AM CDT

A large number of people thronged the annual Indo Bangladesh trade fair organised in Siliguri district of West Bengal.

Condoleeza Rice to arrive in India to sign N deal

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 11:46 AM CDT

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice is expected to arrive in India on a two-day visit this weekend to sign the 123 civilian nuclear deal.

Indian shares extend losses to 2 percent on a day

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 11:46 AM CDT

The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex extended losses to more than 2 percent on Friday on Wall Street fears that a 700 billion U.S. dollar bailout package may not b enough to save the global ...

Solar energy as an option to reduce the ...

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 11:45 AM CDT

With the much-awaited nuclear deal finally getting the nod in the U S Congress.

U S slowdown, spells panic for Indian IT ...

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 11:45 AM CDT

With the International Monetary Fund or the IMF saying that the United States is likely to suffer a slowdown, IT professionals in Kerala are dreading a ripple down effect that could hurt their ...

3rd peace camp of Asian region organised in ...

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 11:45 AM CDT

The third peace camp of the Asian region organised in Chandigarh has brought the students of various countries closer and helped them shed their inhibitions about India.

Self-help groups-a ray of hope for unemployed ...

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 04:15 AM CDT

Self help groups started by educated unemployed people at Jorhat in Assam have brought a ray of hope into lives of many unemployed.

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Business News

GE sees big nuclear opportunity in India - exec

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 12:13 AM CDT

BOSTON (Reuters) - General Electric Co sees a market for "tens of billions of dollars" of equipment for nuclear power in India following the U.S.'s decision to reopen nuclear trade with the world's second-most-populous country, a GE official said on Thursday.

US firms will compete for India nuclear trade: Rice

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 11:50 PM CDT

Washington, Oct 4 (IANS) US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is confident that American companies will compete for their share of the nuclear business once the India-US civil nuclear deal is operationalised.

US offers India $375 mn deal for smart missiles

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 10:55 PM CDT

Washington, Oct 4 (IANS) The Pentagon has notified the US Congress of its offer to sell India CBU-105 Sensor Fuzed Weapons (SFW) worth $375 million to help the 'Indian Air Force to develop and enhance standardisation and operational ability with the United States'.

Four steps to 123

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 10:11 PM CDT

Washington, Oct 4 (IANS) Amid the suspense whether US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice would sign or not sign the India-US civil nuclear deal during her visit to New Delhi Saturday, the US has outlined four steps before they can start nuclear trade.

Wall St Week Ahead - Stocks to struggle despite rescue plan

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 08:30 PM CDT

By Steven C. Johnson

U.S. passes bailout, focus shifts to fallout

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 08:23 PM CDT

By Eddie Evans and Kevin Krolicki

Bollywood News

Bollywood News

Amusement parks industry eyes 25 percent annual growth

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 01:22 AM CDT

Kolkata, Oct 4 (IANS) Riding on the demand of theme amusement parks in the country, the industry is expecting to grow at a robust rate of 25 percent every year, a senior official said.

I'm an everyday man, not a superstar: Boman Irani

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 10:49 PM CDT

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) In his first movie 'Josh', he had a fleeting appearance. Eight years later Boman Irani is known as a niche actor with the ability to pull audiences. But he doesn't like to be labelled a star and says he is just an average person who loves it when kids approach him.

'Hellboy II' - mesmerising blend of real and supernatural world (Film Review - Rating ****)

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 09:25 PM CDT

Film: 'Hellboy II: The Golden Army'; Cast: Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, Doug Jones, John Hurt, Luke Goss; Director: Guillermo Del Toro; Rating: ****

TV show 'Balika Vadhu' was originally a movie script

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 09:08 PM CDT

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) 'Balika Vadhu', a TV show on child marriage, has become one of the most watched soaps on small screen. Its writer Purnendu Shekhar says it was originally a movie script, written 16 years back.

On Track

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 03:45 PM CDT

With several independent bands composing for films, Bollywood tunes are set to change Randolph Correia, of the relatively small electronica duo band Shaai'r n Func, has for the first time composed a full soundtrack, for the movie, Saas Bahu aur Sensex.

Kidnap

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 03:45 PM CDT

CAST: Imran Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Minissha Lamba, Vidya Malvade; DIRECTOR: Sanjay Gadhvi Can clean-cut Imran Khan, after playing good so well, go bad with equal felicity? Not if his director is Sanjay Gadhvi.

Ramchand Pakistani

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 03:45 PM CDT

CAST: Nandita Das, Rashid Farooqui, Syed Fazal Hussain; DIRECTOR: Mehreen Jabbar Seven-year-old Ramchand crosses the border, from Pakistan to India, without knowing that his straying steps are taking him to a place from where there is no return.

Movie Reviews

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 03:45 PM CDT

Ramchand Pakistani CAST: Nandita Das, Rashid Farooqui, Syed Fazal Hussain; DIRECTOR: Mehreen Jabbar Seven old Ramchand crosses the border, from Pakistan to India, without knowing that his straying steps are taking him to a place from where there is no return.

Drona

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 03:45 PM CDT

CAST:Abhishek Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Kay Kay Menon, Jaya Bachchan; DIRECTOR: Goldie Behl Superheroes who save the world are still, despite Hrithik Roshan, a Western conceit.

The voice of Mr Bharat

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 03:15 PM CDT

Once upon a time, Mahendra Kapoor was dismissed as a 'clone' of Mohammad Rafi. The funny bit is that he always acknowledged Rafi's great skills and the two singers shared a bit of a 'guru-chela' relationship.

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Entertainment News

Amusement parks industry eyes 25 percent annual growth

Posted: 04 Oct 2008 01:22 AM CDT

Kolkata, Oct 4 (IANS) Riding on the demand of theme amusement parks in the country, the industry is expecting to grow at a robust rate of 25 percent every year, a senior official said.

I'm an everyday man, not a superstar: Boman Irani

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 10:49 PM CDT

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) In his first movie 'Josh', he had a fleeting appearance. Eight years later Boman Irani is known as a niche actor with the ability to pull audiences. But he doesn't like to be labelled a star and says he is just an average person who loves it when kids approach him.

'Hellboy II' - mesmerising blend of real and supernatural world (Film Review - Rating ****)

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 09:25 PM CDT

Film: 'Hellboy II: The Golden Army'; Cast: Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, Doug Jones, John Hurt, Luke Goss; Director: Guillermo Del Toro; Rating: ****

TV show 'Balika Vadhu' was originally a movie script

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 09:08 PM CDT

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) 'Balika Vadhu', a TV show on child marriage, has become one of the most watched soaps on small screen. Its writer Purnendu Shekhar says it was originally a movie script, written 16 years back.

Carlos Santana sees next career as minister

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 08:06 PM CDT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Carlos Santana is on tour and has an album coming out, but in an interview with Rolling Stone posted online on Friday the rocker said he sees himself one day heading up a church in Hawaii.

On Track

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 03:45 PM CDT

With several independent bands composing for films, Bollywood tunes are set to change Randolph Correia, of the relatively small electronica duo band Shaai'r n Func, has for the first time composed a full soundtrack, for the movie, Saas Bahu aur Sensex.

Hollywood News

Hollywood News

No solace here

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 03:15 PM CDT

This well-intentioned if somewhat heavy-handed coming-of-age drama marks the feature debut of the music video whiz, Baillie Walsh. It's also Daniel Craig's first major role since Casino Royale.

Let there be action

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 03:15 PM CDT

After a hiatus of four years, Mexican maestro Guillermo del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth) resurrects the tough-talking, rock-fisted comic book superhero for a blockbuster sequel.

Kajol appointed goodwill ambassador of Loomba trust

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 12:40 PM CDT

London, Oct 3 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kajol has been appointed goodwill ambassador of the Britain-based Loomba Trust that works for the welfare and education of children of poor widows in India.

Tony Curtis reveals how kissing 'hot' Monroe turned him on

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 07:05 AM CDT

New York, Oct 3 (ANI): Hollywood legend Tony Curtis has revealed that kissing Marilyn Monroe in 'Some Like It Hot' had really turned him on.

Scary Spice, hubby to renew wedding vows in Egypt

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 07:05 AM CDT

New York, Oct 3 (ANI): Spice Girl Melanie Brown is so in love with her hubby, Stephen Belafonte, that she is renewing her vows at a grand celebration in Egypt later this year.

How to keep your sex-life stress-free

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 07:05 AM CDT

Washington, Oct 3 (ANI): Do you feel that stress is squeezing the fun out of your rocky bedroom life? If yes, then you can bring back the action, courtesy tips provided by sex educator and relationship expert Dr. Yvonne Kristin Fulbright.

Britney's minder accused of assaulting female paparazzo

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 06:05 AM CDT

Washington, Oct 3 (ANI): One of Britney Spears' bodyguards has been blamed for assaulting a female paparazzo in New York.

When Cilla Black jumped into Sir Cliff Richard's bed

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 06:05 AM CDT

London, Oct 3 (ANI): English singer-songwriter Cilla Black revealed at a recent lunch held in honour of Sir Cliff Richard how she got into the 67-year-old bachelor boy's bed.

Kylie Minogue scoops two BT Digital Music Awards

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 06:05 AM CDT

London, Oct 3 (ANI): Popstar Kylie Minogue has bagged two awards at the BT Digital awards function held at the Roundhouse in London.

Ronnie Wood visits lawyer to discuss divorce settlement

Posted: 03 Oct 2008 06:05 AM CDT

London, Oct 3 (ANI): English rocker Ronnie Wood was spotted outside his solicitor's office recently, believably to find out how much his divorce from wife Jo would cost him.