India team routed an inexperienced Nepal 21-0 in their opening match of the South Asian Games at the Moulana Bhashani Staidum.
Jan 30, 2010
India rout Nepal in SA Games
India team routed an inexperienced Nepal 21-0 in their opening match of the South Asian Games at the Moulana Bhashani Staidum.
Serena seals fifth Aussie title
World number one Serena Williams beats Justine Henin in three sets to win her fifth Australian Open title.
Federer piles pressure on Murray
World number one Roger Federer claims Britain's Andy Murray will be under "big pressure" in Sunday's Australian Open final.
Robson loses Aussie girls' final
Briton Laura Robson is beaten in the Australian Open girls' final for the second year running, suffering a straight-sets defeat by sixth seed Karolina Pliskova.
Rampant Harris destroys Pakistan
Ryan Harris takes his second consecutive five-wicket haul as Australia thrash Pakistan in their fourth one-day international.
America's Cup 'free to go ahead'
The 33rd America's Cup is set to take place as planned next month after a New York judge delays a ruling on the latest legal challenge.
Injured Nadal to miss four weeks
World number two Rafael Nadal will miss up to four weeks as he recovers from a knee injury.
Williams suffers more injury woe
New Zealand lock Ali Williams faces another six months out of the game after rupturing his Achilles tendon - just three minutes into his comeback.
Shiv Sainiks seek apology from SRK
While the movie My Name Is Khan is still a few days away from release, the SRK-Kajol starrer is already making news though not for all the right reasons. Shah Rukh Khan, who is always vocal about his opinions on social and cultural issues, is being asked to apologise for things that he said out of his own will. He went on to say that Pakistani cricketers need to be part of the IPL 3, but such a comment from a world renowned celebrity was unacceptable to Shiv Sainiks. They expressed their discontent over the actor's comments saying Shah Rukh has insulted the 26/11 martyrs. Taking a cue, the Shiv Sena workers went on a rampage and tore down posters of SRK's film My Name Is Khan in the suburbs of Mumbai today. A similar incident occurred at a multiplex in Thane yesterday. Sena has asked the multiplex managers to not screen My Name Is Khan or any SRK film, till further notice. While SRK is yet to make an apology, one thing is certain that the controversy surrounding this issue will take its own time to settle down.SRK and Kajol to ring NASDAQ opening bell on February 1
There is no denying the fact that the Shah Rukh Khan- Kajol pair has a huge fan following not just in India but even overseas. SRK and Kajol, who are all set to once again re-unite onscreen after 9 long years in Karan Johar's magnum-opus My Name Is Khan, have been invited by NASDAQ, the world's biggest stock exchange, to ring their opening bell in New York on Monday, February 1.SRK and Kajol will thus become the first Indian actors to open the market, an honour usually reserved for CEOs of major corporations. This prestigious event will be broadcast live on many television networks across the globe. With over 3,700 companies listed, the NASDAQ has more trading volume than any other stock market in the world. With their upcoming film My Name Is Khan releasing on February 12, their presence in the US of A at this grand event is sure to create hysteria among their NRI fans. Shot mainly across the United States of America, My Name Is Khan will have an extensive worldwide release and also have a star studded premiere at the 60th annual Berlin International Film Festival during the week of its release.
Shraddha Kapoor to star opposite Prateik in Bhansali's My Friend Pinto
By now it's well known to one and all that Shraddha Kapoor (daughter of Shakti Kapoor) will be making her debut in the Amitabh Bachchan- Madhavan starrer Teen Patti. But if you think that the release of the film will decide her fate in Bollywood, then you couldn't be further from the truth, because she has already been signed up for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's production My Friend Pinto opposite Prateik Babbar. From what we heard, Bhansali and debutante director Raghav Dar were looking to cast a fresh new face and several girls were screen tested but it was finally Shraddha who with all her freshness bagged the plum role. With two new yet talented actors in its cast and a veteran filmmaker backing this project, My Friend Pinto surely looks like one promising film.Genelia to endorse Garnier Light
Genelia D'Souza has finally joined the bandwagon of Bollywood ladies in endorsing fairness creams. She is already the face of Virgin mobiles, but now has gone on to sign a fairness cream brand. The bubbly actress, who stole everyone's heart with her performance in Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na, is now endorsing Garnier's new product, 'Garnier Light' which is a skin lightening lotion. The fairness cream market already has a host of Bollywood beauties endorsing various brands. While Deepika Padukone is the brand ambassador of Johnson and Johnson's new fairness cream 'Neutrogena Fine Fairness', Sonam Kapoor is the face of 'L'Oreal White Perfect'. Even Katrina Kaif is the face of Olay skin whitening cream. Now with this endorsement, Genelia too seems has joined the race to decide, 'Who's the fairest of them all?'Sanjay Gupta signs Tabu; Nandita Das likely to direct
Tabu's Bollywood fans might have thought that we lost one of our finest actresses to Hyderabad, but that's far from true. Not only is Tabu busy promoting her upcoming film Toh Baat Pakki, in which she plays an incorrigible matchmaker, but she has also shown interest in Sanjay Gupta's next production, which might be directed by Nandita Das. The project in question is a screen adaptation of Chitra Banerjee Divkaruni's book 'The Vine Of Desire'. After Astitva and Chandni Bar, Tabu will once again be seen in a women oriented film. The story is a mournful saga of two sisters and Tabu is extremely excited about this project. With Tabu being one of the sisters it undoubtedly calls for an equally stronger actress to play the role alongside. Talks are on with none other than Vidya Balan but nothing is confirmed yet. Seems like Tabu is all set to take Bollywood by storm once again.Sharmila Tagore to play Deepika Padukone's mother in Break Ke Baad
Deepika Padukone sizzled on screen with Saif Ali Khan in last year's superhit Love Aaj Kal. Now the gorgeous beauty is all set to share screen space with Saif's mommy dearest- the eternally beautiful Sharmila Tagore- in Kunal Kohli Productions' Break Ke Baad. Confirming this news, Kunal Kohli said, "Yes...Sharmilaji has been signed to play the role of Deepika's mother in Break Ke Baad. Her character is that of a person who used to be a very successful actress during her times but is now a full-time mom to her daughter. I could not think of anyone else to play this role." Break Ke Baad, starring Imran Khan, Deepika Padukone and Sharmila Tagore, is being directed by Danish Aslam who has been an assistant director on films like Fanaa, Salaam Namaste, and Ta Ra Rum Pum. The film goes on floors in March this year.Junior Bachchan sets new TVR record with 'National Bingo Night'
First it was the legend Amitabh Bachchan with the game show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' who set the cash registers ringing with unheard of TVR, and now proving his own is son Abhishek who broke all previous limits to emerge as the top contender when it comes to the TVR game. We learnt that with the recently launched game show 'National Bingo Night' on Colors, Abhishek has become the new rage, setting the highest record in terms of TVR (Television Viewership Ratings) for an opening night as compared to most of the other shows hosted by Bollywood stars. The first episode of the show which was aired last Saturday (Jan 23rd) garnered a TVR of 5.1 which is much higher than the first episode of shows like 'Bigg Boss Season 3' (TVR- 4.6), 'Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain?' (TVR- 4.6) and 'Fear Factor- Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 2' (TVR- 4.4) Speaking about this, a visibly elated Abhishek said, "I have just been informed by the Colors team that the opening ratings of 'National Bingo Night' have broken all records. I am happy that through this show, I have got a fantastic opportunity to connect with people from all corners of India. And if the ratings are anything to go by then I am excited with the sheer outreach television as a medium has to offer - I am happy that people watched my debut episode with much anticipation and that we have got winning numbers in TVRs." Well with such impressive ratings, all we can say is that Jr. Bachchan is here to stay.Shah Rukh asks for Big B starrer to inaugurate his home theatre
The growing proximity between the Bachchans and Shah Rukh Khan just got thicker. On Thursday, Shah Rukh called up the Bachchans and requested for a print of Rann to kick-start his newly-constructed home theatre at his residence.Says a source, "Shah Rukh specifically wanted to inaugurate his home theatre with a Bachchan starrer. Luckily, Rann was on release this week. So he asked Karan Johar to quickly dial Mr. Bachchan who put him through the producers of Rann. The producers gladly arranged for a print of Rann to be delivered to SRK's place on Thursday evening." After watching the film till very late on Thursday night, Shah Rukh Khan sent an appreciative sms to the film's producer which read, "Very kind of you to send the film across. Very intense very topical...good performances all round. The viewpoint is very current." Apparently, Shah Rukh wanted to invite Mr Bachchan to view Rann in his home theatre. Alas! Mr Bachchan was in Delhi on Thursday night attending the premiere of Rann. You would think with his sworn lack of empathy with politics, Big B would run as far away from politicians as possible. Surprisingly, politicians rather than stars dominated the Delhi premiere of Rann on Thursday night. Those VIPs (very important politicians) who attended the premiere on Thursday night included Yashwant Sinha, L. K. Advani, Sheila Dixit, Sachin Pilot and the current Lieutenant-Governor of Delhi - Tajendra Khanna. Plus, of course, Amar Singh. This was Mr. Bachchan's first politician-dominated premiere in years. The entire Bachchan parivar was in full attendance, though Jaya arrived separately from the rest of the family. An ever-enthusiastic Vivek Oberoi also saw the film though in a different screening from the Bachchans. A perception that Rann indulges in serious bashing of the electronic media had the film's leading man Amitabh Bachchan stationed in the Capital for most of Thursday inviting the city's most influential journalists for the premiere. Most of the who's who of Delhi's press corps melted under the great Bachchan charm. The man himself was baffled by the widespread belief that the film was against the electronic media. Said Mr. Bachchan on Thursday afternoon, "I'm in Delhi meeting various members of the press trying to understand why Rann is being perceived as being against them. Or why I'm being seen to have issues with the press. Not at all! I've always respected the press." Tell him the perception of Mr. Bachchan being anti-press goes back to those years in the 1980s when he had banned the press. Says Mr. Bachchan, "I banned them because they had banned me. But now that's in the past. Writing my blog has made me understand the duties and exigencies of the media much better than before."
Vivek Agnihotri signs Madhavan for his next film titled Freedom
Director Vivek Agnihotri, who is best known for his 'mysterious-than- thou' kind of suspense film Chocolate, and also India's first ever football-centric film Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal (which was also his last release), has been 'out of the picture' for quite sometime now. Well, the good news is that the man is back with his next film, a biopic titled Freedom. And the news is that he has signed R. Madhavan as the main lead for the film. While Maddy, who is on a roll after the immense success of 3 Idiots, remained unavailable for comment, Vivek Agnihotri told Bollywood Hungama, "Yes, I have signed Madhavan for my next film titled Freedom. And I am planning to approach yet another southern superstar Mohanlal." Meanwhile, Vivek is also planning a film titled 12. Says Vivek, "12 is a film that will be based on the famous Hollywood classic '12 Angry Men'. And I am scouting for 12 talented actors from all across the country. I am planning to announce the film officially in the month of March."26/11 trial: Pak govt presents proof against Lakhvi, 6 others
Pak govt on Saturday presented evidence before an anti-terrorism court against LeT operations' chief Lakhvi and six other suspects for their involvement in the Mumbai attacks. The judge adjourned the matter till Feb 13.
Serena beats Henin to win 5th Australian Open title
Serena Williams won her 12th grand slam singles title with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 victory over Belgium's Justine Henin in the final of the Australian Open.
CJI not in favour of setting up of regional benches of SC
Rejecting Law Commission's recommendation for setting up of four SC regional benches, Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan today said he did not favour the "disintegration" of the apex court.
Lalit Modi alone responsible for IPL fiasco: PCB
PCB chief Ejaz Butt has blamed the IPL and Lalit Modi for ignoring Pakistani players, but said it won't have any long-term effect on sporting ties.
India willing to try out 'good Taliban'
With the London conference on Afghanistan clearing the way for a new chapter on negotiation with the Taliban, India is grudgingly coming round to accepting the new reality. "We're willing to give it a try," foreign minister S M Krishna said.
Rajputs protest against 'Veer' in Jaipur, 22 held
Over 100 members of a local outfit today damaged vehicles and property at a cinema hall to protest alleged "misrepresentation" of Rajputs in Salman Khan- starrer 'Veer', after which 22 of them were arrested.
CRPF, BSF bhai-bhai: Brothers to head forces
For the first time ever, two brothers are set to lead the country's two biggest paramilitary forces -- Central Reserve Police Force and Border Security Force -- with around 370,000 men under their command.
SRK, Kajol to ring NASDAQ opening bell
Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol have been invited by NASDAQ, the world's biggest stock exchange, to ring their opening bell here Monday.
Ash to dance on Laawaris number?
If things go to plan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will be seen shaking a leg to one of pa-in-law’s hit numbers Apni to jaise taise, thodi aise ya waise from the 1981 hit Laawaris.
What's love got to do with it?
The new age woman is warming up to the idea of an arranged marriage, but not before she's had her fill of fun and flings ...
Boat overturns in Godavari; 10 dead, 40 missing
At least 10 persons drowned and 40 others were missing after a boat overturned in river Godavari in Andhra Pradesh today.
Switching sides? Amar Singh praises Maya
Warming up to Mayawati, rebel Samajwadi leader Amar Singh said the BSP supremo had proved herself against all odds and he could understand her "pain" when she was "humiliated" by Mulayam Singh.
3 Indians held in Australia for Ranjodh murder
The New South Wales police ruled out a race angle in the murder of Indian national Ranjodh Singh last month and arrested three Indians, including a young couple, for the crime.
Online world: Meet India's answer addicts
Have a burning question? A motley bunch logs on to the internet to clarify your doubts on everything from pre-owned cars to premature ejaculation ...
Osama slams US on climate change
In a new audiotape, al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden has called for the world to boycott American goods and the US dollar, blaming the United States and other industrialized countries for global warming.
Live - Scottish Premier League
Hamilton entertain Celtic in the lunchtime kick-off ahead of five other Scottish Premier League matches.
FA refuses to comment on Terry
The Football Association will not comment on allegations surrounding John Terry's future as England captain.
Stoke want Pompey keeper Begovic
Stoke are close to signing Portsmouth's goalkeeper Asmir Begovic for £2m, BBC Radio Stoke reports.
Hamilton v Celtic (1230 GMT)
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Hamilton and Celtic in the Scottish Premier League.
Derby v N Forest (1300 GMT)
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Derby and Nottingham Forest in the Championship.
Birmingham v Tottenham
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Birmingham and Tottenham in the Premier League.
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