Thursday, October 9, 2008

Entertainment News

Entertainment News

Gerard Butler in trouble for hitting photographer

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 01:51 AM CDT

London, Oct 9 (IANS) A photographer alleges that actor Gerard Butler kicked him and now the police is investigating the matter.

Boxer friend chaperons Gallagher to concerts

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 01:35 AM CDT

London, Oct 9 (IANS) Rock band Oasis' lead singer Noel Gallagher, who had three of his ribs broken when a fan pushed him off-stage, now takes his boxer friend to the shows.

Vanessa Hudgens not comfy in revealing outfit

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 01:19 AM CDT

London, Oct 9 (IANS) Teen actress Vanessa Hudgens thought she looked immodest in her black outfit at the London premiere of her film 'High School Musical 3' because it was too revealing.

New Bond girl Kurylenko strips for movie

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 01:18 AM CDT

London, Oct 9 (IANS) New Bond girl Olga Kurylenko has again stripped for the movie 'The Ringer Finger'.

Michael Jackson and kids have day out

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 01:05 AM CDT

London, Oct 9 (IANS) Pop star Michael Jackson and his children were recently spotted going to a Los Angeles comic store, but all of them were hiding their faces behind masks.

Louis Banks eyes Grammy nomination

Posted: 08 Oct 2008 11:40 PM CDT

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) India's best known jazz musician Louis Banks is keeping his fingers crossed. He hopes that one of his two latest international albums wins a Grammy nomination this year.

Hollywood News

Hollywood News

Gerard Butler in trouble for hitting photographer

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 01:51 AM CDT

London, Oct 9 (IANS) A photographer alleges that actor Gerard Butler kicked him and now the police is investigating the matter.

Boxer friend chaperons Gallagher to concerts

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 01:35 AM CDT

London, Oct 9 (IANS) Rock band Oasis' lead singer Noel Gallagher, who had three of his ribs broken when a fan pushed him off-stage, now takes his boxer friend to the shows.

Vanessa Hudgens not comfy in revealing outfit

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 01:19 AM CDT

London, Oct 9 (IANS) Teen actress Vanessa Hudgens thought she looked immodest in her black outfit at the London premiere of her film 'High School Musical 3' because it was too revealing.

New Bond girl Kurylenko strips for movie

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 01:18 AM CDT

London, Oct 9 (IANS) New Bond girl Olga Kurylenko has again stripped for the movie 'The Ringer Finger'.

Michael Jackson and kids have day out

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 01:05 AM CDT

London, Oct 9 (IANS) Pop star Michael Jackson and his children were recently spotted going to a Los Angeles comic store, but all of them were hiding their faces behind masks.

The World's Best Paid Authors

Posted: 08 Oct 2008 07:00 AM CDT

The Internet isn't everything. These 10 writers made $563 million last year, though one of them made most of it. Guess who.

Jade Goody planning her funeral

Posted: 08 Oct 2008 06:57 AM CDT

London, Oct 8 (IANS) British reality TV star Jade Goody, who has been diagnosed with cancer, says she has started planning for her funeral, adding she wants "people to cry over me'.

Rekha magic endures as diva turns 54 Friday

Posted: 08 Oct 2008 04:48 AM CDT

Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) From 12 to 54 - 42 years of reigning over Bollywood and counting. The engimatic Rekha turns 54 Friday, still mesmerising filmgoers and the industry too with her pout and expressive eyes.

Jennifer Lopez's nervous breakdown revealed

Posted: 08 Oct 2008 03:35 AM CDT

New York, Oct 8 (ANI): American actress Jennifer Lopez once talked bout the nervous breakdown she went through during an interview, but it was never published.

Angelina Jolie inspired by dead mom for 'The Changeling' role

Posted: 08 Oct 2008 03:35 AM CDT

New York, Oct 8 (ANI): American actress Angelina Jolie has revealed that she looked for guidance in her late mother Marcheline Bertrand while shooting Clint Eastwood's "The Changeling".

Entertainment-The Times of India

Entertainment-The Times of India

Hrishitaa: Fit

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Hectic shooting schedules, packed travel itinerary, and yet Hrishitaa Bhatt takes out the time to hit the gym.

Madhur is fearless

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Madhur Bhandarkar's film on the fashion world has the fashionistas fuming. But, the filmmaker is unperturbed by the fury.

It's splitsville for Hefner, Holly Madison

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Hugh Hefner''s No. 1 girlfriend has moved out of the tycoon's life as well as the Playboy mansion.

‘I can’t call myself King’

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... says Salman Khan who shies away from the public glare before a new film is released.

‘My kind of guy...’

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Priyanka Chopra tells us about the men who turn her on, Harman Baweja and other things in her life...

Mirren crowned 'Most Stylish Woman'

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The legendary actress has beaten Keira Knightley, Yasmin Le Bon and Agyness Deyn, who were all nominated for the title.

Tabu, Big B make history!

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The delightful duo are paired again, but in a historical film based on Emperor Ashoka.

World's sexiest men have gone sexier

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George Clooney has been spotted sporting a grey moustache.

When Nigaar got emotional

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Nigaar Z Khan was overjoyed to receive standing ovation from the judges.

India ready to pump more cash into markets: FM

Posted: 08 Oct 2008 06:50 AM CDT

India is ready to pump more cash into jittery financial markets, the finance minister said on Wednesday, after stocks slumped to a two-year trough and the rupee fell to its lowest in more than six years.

India ready to inject more cash into markets - Chidambaram

Posted: 08 Oct 2008 04:23 AM CDT

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India is ready to pump more cash into jittery financial markets, the finance minister said on Wednesday, after stocks slumped to a two-year trough and the rupee fell to its lowest in more than six years.

Video News

Video News

Market selling 'Ravana' comes alive in Jaipur

Posted: 08 Oct 2008 12:49 PM CDT

One of the biggest markets of its kind selling effigies of the demon king Ravana comes alive at Jaipur ahead of the popular Hindu festival of Dussehra that celebrates the legendry God-king Ram's ...

Sensex recovers after sliding below 11,000

Posted: 08 Oct 2008 12:49 PM CDT

Bombay Stock Exchange's Sensex, which slumped by more than 8 percent in early morning trade, staged recovery in afternoon trading on Wednesday.

18 dead in plane crash in Nepal

Posted: 08 Oct 2008 12:48 PM CDT

A small passenger Yeti Airlines plane crashed on landing on Wednesday morning in Nepal, killing 18 people mostly German tourists.

Maldivian vote for their presidential elections

Posted: 08 Oct 2008 12:48 PM CDT

Maldivian nationals in India cast votes at the Maldives consulate in Thiruvananthapuram, for the Presidential elections in the Indian Ocean islands nation on Wednesday.

Gujarat rejoices and welcomes Nano car

Posted: 08 Oct 2008 12:47 PM CDT

While Gujarat rejoices Tata Motors decision to shift its ultra low-cost Nano car plant to Sanand near Ahmedabad, locals in Singur regret that the makers had to pull out of Singur because of ...

Bridal-expo a hit among Pakistan and Bangladesh

Posted: 08 Oct 2008 12:47 PM CDT

Designers from Pakistan and Bangladesh put forth their best of collection in the two-day Bridal Expo that concluded in India's national capital New Delhi on Tuesday.

3 year old becomes Nepal's new living goddess

Posted: 08 Oct 2008 12:46 PM CDT

In a centuries-old ritual the country's new Maoist-led coalition has allowed to continue authorities in Nepal enthroned a three-year-old girl as a new Kumari,

Fear looms large over victims of ethnic violence

Posted: 08 Oct 2008 12:46 PM CDT

The violence may have ebbed in Assam, after ethnic clashes between Bodo tribal people and Bangladeshi settlers killed at least 40 people and left thousands homeless, but fear still looms large ...

Pune gets ready for Commonwealth Youth Games

Posted: 08 Oct 2008 12:45 PM CDT

Pune city is all set for next week's Commonwealth Youth Games. The Youth Baton Relay reached its final destination with hundreds of sports enthusiasts giving it a rousing reception on Tuesday.

Tata motors to make cheap Nano in Gujarat

Posted: 08 Oct 2008 12:45 PM CDT

India's top vehicle maker Tata Motors Limited on Tuesday signed an agreement with Gujarat to manufacture the ultra low-cost Nano car there, days after pulling out of West Bengal.

Business News

Business News

Nikkei slips to new 5-year low despite rate cuts

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 02:02 AM CDT

By Elaine Lies

U.S. signals may consider buying bank stakes

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 01:59 AM CDT

By Jason Subler

GLOBAL MARKETS - Coordinated rate cuts nudge up Asia stocks

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 01:57 AM CDT

By Kevin Plumberg

Bank of Japan pumps record $40 bn into market

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 01:53 AM CDT

Tokyo, Oct 9 (DPA) The Bank of Japan injected a record 4 trillion yen ($39.8 billion) into the money markets Thursday amid escalating concerns over the global financial crisis.

Abu Dhabi to host energy conference in November

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 01:52 AM CDT

Abu Dhabi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) will host the 14th Annual Energy Conference here next month to evaluate the development of nuclear energy in the Gulf.

Venezuela's President Chavez mulls oil bank

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 01:49 AM CDT

Caracas, Oct 9 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has suggested the creation of an international oil bank aimed at ensuring energy security in the face of uncertain and speculative oil prices.

Bollywood News

Bollywood News

Louis Banks eyes Grammy nomination

Posted: 08 Oct 2008 11:40 PM CDT

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) India's best known jazz musician Louis Banks is keeping his fingers crossed. He hopes that one of his two latest international albums wins a Grammy nomination this year.

'Hello' music isn't too appealing

Posted: 08 Oct 2008 10:36 PM CDT

Film: 'Hello'; Music Director: Sajid-Wajid, Salim-Suleiman; Lyricist: Jalees Sherwani; Singers: Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan, Suzy Q, Herchelle, Tim, Merlin, Wajid, Daler Mehndi, Ishq Bector, Sunidhi Chauhan, Sonu Nigam, Zubin, Shaan, Sadhna Sargam ; Rating: **

I follow Akshay into projects: Katrina Kaif

Posted: 08 Oct 2008 09:46 PM CDT

Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Britain-born Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif, who has given many hits with Akshay Kumar, says she trusts the star's script sense and often follows him into projects.

Preity, Ness had rocking time at Singapore Grand Prix

Posted: 08 Oct 2008 09:21 PM CDT

Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Preity Zinta, who is gearing up for her next release 'Heroes', has become a sports fan and says she had the time of her life at the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Singapore.

Cover story

Posted: 08 Oct 2008 04:15 PM CDT

GQ magazine's India edition launch lived up to expectations Perhaps one of the most awaited parties of the year, the globally successful luxury lifestyle magazine for men, GQ, launched its much-awaited Indian edition at the grand opening of the Four Seasons Hotel in Mumbai over the weekend.

Harbhajan-Mona Singh's 'Ravana-Sita' dance upsets Sikh clergy

Posted: 08 Oct 2008 09:05 AM CDT

Amritsar, Oct 8 (IANS) As if his on-field antics were not enough to keep him in the midst of controversies, Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh's 'Ravana-Sita' dance number with TV actress Mona Singh on a dance show has left the Sikh clergy fuming.

Navjot Singh Sidhu to work in a Kannada film

Posted: 08 Oct 2008 09:02 AM CDT

Bangalore, Oct 8 (IANS) Well-known cricketer-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu is set to play himself in the Kannada film 'Houseful', a full length comedy. Director Hemanth Hegde says Sidhu's cameo will be the highlight of the movie.

More experimental movies coming from Spotboy stable

Posted: 08 Oct 2008 08:40 AM CDT

Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) After the two critically acclaimed unconventional movies - "Aamir" and "Welcome To Sajjanpur", UTV Spotboy is all set to produce three more films -- and all of them will be experimental.

Ailing Dilip Kumar back in Mumbai, recouping steadily

Posted: 08 Oct 2008 05:13 AM CDT

Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) Legendary actor Dilip Kumar, who was admitted to a hospital in New Delhi due to complications resulting from a urinary infection, is now back home here.

Goldie Behl to dedicate 'Drona' sequel to Shah Rukh's son

Posted: 08 Oct 2008 02:25 AM CDT

Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) Goldie Bhel's recently released fantasy adventure 'Drona' didn't get an overwhelming response at the box office, but the director is happy with the fact that Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his son Aryan loved the movie.