Nov 30, 2009

Former Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda arrested


Former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda was on Monday arrested by the Chaibasa police, 200 km from Ranchi. He is alleged to have laundered thousands of crores of rupees during his stint as CM.


Abbas Kazmi sacked as Kasab's lawyer


The Mumbai special court removed Abbas Kazmi as lawyer for 26/11 terrorist, Kasab. The court cited non-cooperation on the part of Kazmi while removing him. Advocate K P Pawar will now handle the case.


Economy on recovery path; GDP grows 7.9% in Q2


The Indian economy grew by a significant 7.9% in the second quarter of this fiscal, up from 6.1% in the previous quarter, essentially due to a good showing by the industry and the services sector.


West Bengal bandh turns violent; buses torched


A 12-hour Bengal bandh called by BJP to protest the hike in power tariff turned violent today with supporters setting afire buses and clashing with police. Train and road services were hit by the bandh.


Home from Dubai for Eid, axed over SMS


Dozens of workers from Meerut, who were employed in various tile production units in Dubai, have been informed through SMSes that they were being sacked.


Shobhaa De forays into ‘teen’ fiction


Best selling novelist, compulsive blogger and style icon Shobhaa De is ready with her 16th book. The "sweet sixteenth" is a work of fiction about Sandhya — a Mumbai teen who has something to hide.


Woods denies rumours, says car crash his fault


Tiger Woods called the one-car crash that sent him to the hospital 'my fault', posting a statement on his website two days after an incident.


No resemblance between Sonia, Katrina in Raajneeti!





Priyanka Chopra hurt on location


Priyanka hurt on location


Good reasons for sexual abstinence


Good reasons for sexual abstinence


Shahid's poster torn into pieces





Shopping online during work good for employees


Employees spending time shopping online at work can be frustrating for employers, but an expert suggests that a little time out from work might not affect workers’ performances as believed by bosses.


'US lost sleep over Soviets planting Bose imposter'


Nehru trying to balance out 'Soviet friendship and US money', RSS's growing strength and rumours that S C Bose was alive were some of US worries about India, revealed the CIA documents dating back to the 1950s.


Time's running out for Iran, warns US


The White House warned today that "time is running out" for Iran to comply with international nuclear guidelines, as Tehran announced plans to build 10 new uranium enrichment plants.


In Pics: Bachchans at the launch of 'Madhushala'





CAT crisis: Virus attack blamed for system failures


Chaos and confusion prevailed over the online Common Admission Test (CAT) to the IIMs with technical glitches and cancellations at nearly 14% of all test labs across India preventing 10% of aspirants from appearing for the exam on Saturday.


Jolt to India: France wants 'carbon tax' on EU imports


France is set to insist that EU impose a carbon tax on imports from nations such as India which are supposed to have "low environmental standards". EU is India's single-largest trading partner.


Ben Kingsley to attend premiere of Paa


Ben KingsleyBen Kingsley who won accolades and award for Mohandas Gandhi in the film Gandhi will be attending the premiere of Amitabh Bachchan starrer Paa on December 3 in Mumbai. Ben Kingsley shares the screen space with Amitabh Bachchan in Leena Yadav's Teen Patti. A source reveals, ''Both the actors bonded really well on the sets and Mr. Bachchan has personally invited Kingsley to attend his premiere to be held in the coming week in Mumbai.'' The source continues, ''Ben is down in India for the IFFI festival in Goa. The Hollywood actor will be coming to Mumbai to attend the premiere. He is one of the special invitee on the guest list of Mr Bachchan.'' ''Apart from the Hollywood actor Ben Kingsley attending the premiere, one will also see Aamir Khan who too is been personally invited by Amitabh Bachchan. One will also witness the unusual entry of the junior and senior Bachchan. On the film's premiere, Abhishek Bachchan who plays Big B's father in the film plans to pull off a small stunt. He plans to carry Big B piggyback to the film's premiere venue,'' adds the source.


Auro to visit over 700 screens worldwide with 'Paa' release


PaaDirected by R. Balakrishnan aka Balki, PAA, an AB Corp Ltd. presentation in association with Reliance BIG Pictures, is all set to cast an Auro spell worldwide. Come 4th December, Reliance BIG Pictures will release PAA in 700 screens worldwide, including print and digital. It will release in 20 countries worldwide, including India, U.K., U.S., Canada, U.A.E., Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and many others. Idea Cellular had tied up with PAA for an activity based on 'Talk to Auro' concept, wherein callers can leave messages for Auro on an Idea number and in return receive calls from Auro on a pre-determined date. This will be promoted through a co-branded TV advertisement. Apart from this, ring back tones in Auro's voice and other value added services too will be available on Idea network. Bajaj Allianz has tied up for an integrated TV advertisement on Child Plans, which has been interspersed with the film's promos and is currently on air on 24 prime television channels. BIG FM is on board as the film's radio partner. The film has followed a week on week 360 degree marketing and promotion campaign, which kick-started with an innovative teaser and progressed to a novel and eye-catching promotion in multiplexes with Auro's on-screen photo slides, which read 'Please stand up for the national anthem or else I will tell my Paa', 'Please switch off your mobile phone or else I will tell my Paa' and 'Don't dirty the theatre or I'll tell my Paa' poster on trash cans. On November 14, PAA's TV promos carried a special message wishing all viewers Happy Children's Day and a mall activation invited PAA with their children for day-long fun-filled activities.


Title hopes not over, says Wenger


Manager Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal are still in the Premier League title hunt, despite a crushing 3-0 home defeat by leaders Chelsea.


Win is a turning point - Benitez


Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez says the 2-0 win at Everton could kick-start their season.


Durban World Cup stadium opens


The new World Cup stadium in Durban is officially open having hosted its first game between Amazulu and Maritzburg United in the South African premier league.


Joker Jimmy Bullard points the finger at Hull players


Hull City manager Phil Brown laughs off Jimmy Bullard's celebration after the midfielder's equaliser in the Tigers' 1-1 draw away at Manchester City.


Monday's gossip column


Manchester United eye Micah Richards, plus other rumours


Benitez: Reina best GK in the world


Rafael Benitez hailed Jose Reina as "one of the best goalkeepers in the world" after his stunning display helped Liverpool to a 2-0 win over Everton.


Wenger: My boys are fighters


Defiant Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal have the fight needed to force themselves back into the Premier League title race.


La Liga Team of the Week 06


Eugene YS Han lines up the top eleven players from La Liga and it's dominated by four Barcelona players.


Mumbai win will give India top spot


India will reach the top spot in the ICC Test Championship table if it beats Sri Lanka in the third and final Test match in Mumbai.


BPL Team of the Week 06


It was another wild weekend of football from England as Didier Drogba destroyed Arsenal again while Ryan Giggs recorded a century of goals.


Nets come up empty at Lakers


New Jersey Nets have equalled the record for the worst start to an NBA season with a 106-87 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.


Favre stars for Minnesota Vikings


Brett Favre threw for 392 yards and three touchdown passes as the NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings sent divisional rivals Chicago to a 36-10 defeat in Minneapolis.


Vandermeer on target for Coyotes


James Vandermeer had two goals for the Phoenix Coyotes as they claimed a 3-2 overtime victory against the Anaheim Ducks in the NHL on Sunday.


Elliot ready to offer bowling services


New Zealand all-rounder Grant Elliott is keen to contribute more with ball in hand in the second Test against Pakistan in Wellington.


Jamie Carragher: We just shaded it


Jamie Carragher wants Liverpool to use their victory over Everton as a catalyst to kick-start their season.


Hilfenhaus to miss second Test


Australia paceman Ben Hilfenhaus has been forced out of the second Test against West Indies through injury.


Davydenko: Slam is still a dream


Nikolay Davydenko admits an end to his grand slam duck could still be a long way off despite his brilliant victory at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals.


Ancelotti keeps feet on the ground


Carlo Ancelotti has warned his Chelsea side they must not become complacent after their 3-0 win over Arsenal.


Tiger Woods: It was my fault


Tiger Woods took the blame for the car accident in the early hours of Friday that left him with facial lacerations.


Kerala's HIV-positive siblings need more money





Woods hits out at 'false rumours'


Tiger Woods hits out at "unfounded rumours" circulating since he was involved in a car accident early on Friday.


Davydenko takes World Tour title


Nikolay Davydenko wins the ATP Tour World Finals title with a 6-3 6-4 win against Juan Martin del Potro at the O2 Arena in London.


Title hopes not over, says Wenger


Manager Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal are still in the Premier League title hunt, despite a crushing 3-0 home defeat by leaders Chelsea.


Win is a turning point - Benitez


Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez says the 2-0 win at Everton could kick-start their season.


Anderson leads England to victory


James Anderson takes 5-23 as England bowl out South Africa for 119, winning by seven wickets to lead the one-day series 2-1.


Italy edge to World Cup win


Edoardo and Francesco Molinari hold off Ireland and Sweden on a tense final day to secure Italy's first victory in the World Cup of Golf in China.