Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Business News

Business News

Tata Motors to hold news conference in Gujarat

Posted: 07 Oct 2008 02:22 AM CDT

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Tata Motors Ltd, which is looking for a new home for a plant to make the ultra low-cost Nano car, will hold a news conference later on Tuesday in Gujarat, a spokesman said.

Bajaj Elec sees FY09 revenues cross 17 bln rupees

Posted: 07 Oct 2008 02:22 AM CDT

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Lighting products and electrical appliancs maker Bajaj Electricals Ltd expects revenues in the year to March 2009 to cross 17 billion rupeees, its chairman said on Tuesday.

India remains upbeat on growth despite mkt turmoil

Posted: 07 Oct 2008 02:21 AM CDT

By Surojit Gupta

Bharti to launch DTH services on Oct. 9

Posted: 07 Oct 2008 02:15 AM CDT

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Bharti Airtel Ltd, India's top telecoms firm, said on Tuesday it would launch direct-to-home (DTH) satellite television services from Oct. 9, initially in 62 cities.

Rupee falls to lowest since Dec 2002

Posted: 07 Oct 2008 01:53 AM CDT

MUMBAI (Reuters) - The rupee fell to its lowest since December 2002 on Tuesday, weighed down by a stronger dollar overseas and losses in the local stock market which raised concerns on more foreign fund outflows.

Gold rides on rising oil, extends 4 percent gain

Posted: 07 Oct 2008 01:51 AM CDT

By Lewa Pardomuan

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Video News

Ramayana, a Hindu epic attracts large audience

Posted: 07 Oct 2008 12:15 AM CDT

The hugely popular Ram-Lila or the enactment of Ramayana, a Hindu epic saw people thronging in large numbers in New-Delhi.

Jim Corbett national park reopened for public

Posted: 07 Oct 2008 12:15 AM CDT

India's world famous Jim Corbett National Park reopened for public after a nearly three-month monsoon break.

Police bust rave party, recovers contraband

Posted: 06 Oct 2008 11:45 AM CDT

The police in Mumbai raided a bar in an upscale locality in the metropolis on Sunday and detained 231 youngsters present in the bar.

100 years old collection of idols on display ...

Posted: 06 Oct 2008 11:15 AM CDT

To keep the age-old tradition alive, a family in Karnataka celebrates 'Durga Puja' with idols which are 100 years old.

Sensex crashes 751 pts to hit two-year low

Posted: 06 Oct 2008 10:15 AM CDT

Traders were helplessly gawking at their trading terminals on the Dalal Street as equities plunged sharply after funds took exit route from the Indian market.

Sri Lanka suicide blast kills 26

Posted: 06 Oct 2008 10:15 AM CDT

A Sri Lankan suicide bomb killed 26 people at an ancient tourist town of Anuradhapura on Monday. The deceased included a popular retired army general, Major-General Janaka Perera.

Curfew continues in Kashmir to thwart ...

Posted: 06 Oct 2008 08:15 AM CDT

The curfew imposed by the authorities in Jammu and Kashmir in all major towns in Kashmir valley continued on Monday.

Fashion unites India and Pakistan together

Posted: 06 Oct 2008 08:15 AM CDT

The second day of the ongoing Bridal Asia event in New Delhi saw Pakistani models setting the ramp afire with their moves and attires on Sunday.

Harbhajan Singh says can beat Australia four-nil

Posted: 06 Oct 2008 04:45 AM CDT

Indian off spinner Harbhajan Singh on Sunday said he is looking forward to scalping Aussie captain Ricky Ponting during the four-Test series starts in Bangalore this week.

Tata Motors searching for alternative site

Posted: 06 Oct 2008 04:45 AM CDT

Indian auto major Tata Motors is looking for an alternative site for its Nano car project in southern Andhra Pradesh, officials said on Sunday.

Entertainment News

Entertainment News

Mel B mulling 1m pounds 'bare all' Playboy offer

Posted: 07 Oct 2008 02:05 AM CDT

London, Oct 7 (ANI): Former Spice Girl Melanie B is both overwhelmed and dazed after being offered to pose naked for Playboy magazine.

Nicky Hilton has no wedding plans

Posted: 07 Oct 2008 02:05 AM CDT

Washington, Oct 7 (ANI): Nicky Hilton, the designer sister of Paris Hilton, has rubbished reports that she's to marry boyfriend David Katzenberg.

David Duchovny out of sex rehab

Posted: 07 Oct 2008 02:05 AM CDT

New Delhi, Oct 7 (ANI): Hollywood actor David Duchovny, who was admitted to a sex addiction rehab, has completed the program and has been released, his attorney.

U.S. actors union leader confident on strike vote

Posted: 06 Oct 2008 10:27 PM CDT

By Steve Gorman

'X-Files' star David Duchovny leaves sex rehab

Posted: 06 Oct 2008 10:17 PM CDT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor David Duchovny, who plays a womanizing novelist on the cable television series "Californication," has completed a rehabilitation program for sex addiction, his attorney said on Monday.

Hollywood goes political as presidential poll nears

Posted: 06 Oct 2008 03:25 PM CDT

Hollywood is coming out this fall with a slew of political movies that hit all the hot-button topics as the tight U.S. presidential campaign nears its climax.

Hollywood News

Hollywood News

Mel B mulling 1m pounds 'bare all' Playboy offer

Posted: 07 Oct 2008 02:05 AM CDT

London, Oct 7 (ANI): Former Spice Girl Melanie B is both overwhelmed and dazed after being offered to pose naked for Playboy magazine.

Nicky Hilton has no wedding plans

Posted: 07 Oct 2008 02:05 AM CDT

Washington, Oct 7 (ANI): Nicky Hilton, the designer sister of Paris Hilton, has rubbished reports that she's to marry boyfriend David Katzenberg.

David Duchovny out of sex rehab

Posted: 07 Oct 2008 02:05 AM CDT

New Delhi, Oct 7 (ANI): Hollywood actor David Duchovny, who was admitted to a sex addiction rehab, has completed the program and has been released, his attorney.

Dannii Minogue, Emma Bunton accused of snubbing X Factor singers

Posted: 06 Oct 2008 07:35 AM CDT

Melbourne, Oct 6 (ANI): Aussie popstar Dannii Minogue and 'Spice Girl' Emma Bunton have been slammed by singing hopefuls at 'X Factor', for skipping most of their expected commitments.

Hollywood set for power shift after Steven Spielberg's exit

Posted: 06 Oct 2008 07:35 AM CDT

London, October 6 (ANI): Steven Spielberg's nearing last days with 'Paramount Pictures' and his new joint venture with Indian billionaire Anil Ambani's Reliance Entertainment is set to mark a significant power change for Hollywood.

Star Trek star Patrick Stewart to play Time Lord in Dr Who

Posted: 06 Oct 2008 07:35 AM CDT

London, Oct 6 (ANI): Star Trek star Patrick Stewart has agreed to do a major role in the next 'Doctor Who' series after teaming up with the show's Doctor, played by David Tennant, on stage.

"Sex and the City" writers come up with a dog episode

Posted: 06 Oct 2008 07:35 AM CDT

New York, Oct 6 (ANI): 'Sex and the City' writers are now concentrating on penning a show for HBO about dogs.

Pammie feels she makes a good celebrity role model

Posted: 06 Oct 2008 07:35 AM CDT

New Delhi, Oct 6 (ANI): Canadian born actress Pamela Anderson feels that she is a good celebrity role model.

Liz Hurley 'heartbroken' by Newman's death

Posted: 06 Oct 2008 07:05 AM CDT

London, October 6 (ANI): English model Elizabeth Hurley has been 'heartbroken' ever since her close pal and legendary actor Paul Newman passed away.

Sophie Ellis Bextor campaigns for end of child poverty

Posted: 06 Oct 2008 07:05 AM CDT

London, Oct 6 (ANI): British pop singer Sophie Ellis Bextor has joined a campaign of 10,000 people, which is demanding an end to child poverty.

Entertainment-The Times of India

Entertainment-The Times of India

Tanu celebrates with family

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Bengalis in Bollywood really know how to celebrate it in a grand fashion and one such Bengali is Tanushree Dutta.

Urmila is in-‘debted’

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Urmila is upbeat abour her forthcoming releases, 'Karzzzz' and 'EMI'.

Jolie flashes style with new tattoos

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The actress showed off her new body art during the New York premiere of her new film.

Bolti Bandh!

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Priyanka was calmly dubbing for Madhur Bhandarkar's upcoming film 'Fashion', when about 20 people barged into the studios and stopped the dubbing.

Hefner looking for new girlfriends?

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The grapevine has it that Hefner's relationship with his three girlfriends is on the rocks.

Kavita bounces back

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Kavita Kaushik on her break-up with actor Karan Grover and how she's moved on.