Jan 7, 2010

Big freeze ravages British sport


Arsenal's game with Bolton and Celtic's Scottish Cup clash with Morton are the latest sporting victims of the big freeze which is leading to postponements in other sports.


Burnley hand Davis caretaker role


Burnley appoint coach Steve Davis as caretaker manager for their Premier League game with Stoke.


Federer on course to meet Nadal


Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal remain on course for an early showdown in 2010 after both come through their second-round matches in Qatar on Wednesday.


Henin comes through Brisbane test


Justine Henin continues her comeback from retirement with a straight-sets victory over Sesil Karatantcheva at the Brisbane International.


Sharapova sees off battling Zheng


Maria Sharapova comes from a set down to beat China's Zheng Jie at the Hong Kong Classic exhibition event.


Injury ends Berger playing career


Former Czech Republic international Patrik Berger retires from the game because of injury at the age of 36.


Fulham suffer Zamora injury blow


In-form Fulham striker Bobby Zamora looks set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a suspected dislocated shoulder in the 3-2 defeat at Stoke.


Wishing Bipasha Basu a very happy Birthday


Bipasha BasuSexy, Sultress and absolutely breathtaking. Bipasha is all that a Diva is cut out to be. Bipasha quit the modelling world to reign as a superstar in Bollywood and that too on her own terms. She took each day as it came and every criticism to her initial films as a learning experience. She won the Filmfare Best Debut Award with her first film Ajnabee and from there on there was no looking back. Whether it was her intense performance in Raaz, her comedy act in No Entry, or whether it was her sensual act in Jism, Bipasha proved her acting prowess in every genre of cinema. Bollywood feels proud to have such a talent in its fraternity and today (Jan 7) being this dusky doe's birthday, Bollywood Hungama wishes her many more successful ventures ahead:


Shahid on the controversial smooch with Genelia


Chance Pe DanceShahid Kapoor is controversy's favourite child. The latest is, the actor forced his CHANCE PE DANCE director Ken Ghosh to delete the passionate smooch from the film. Reportedly, Shahid felt that it wouldn't be good for his image when he saw the final cut of the film. "I've stopped reacting to gossip," Shahid tells me. So what's the truth? "The truth is, there's no smooch in the film. It was never conceptualised, hence it was not filmed. It just doesn't exist. As simple as that," Shahid clarifies. Meanwhile, Shahid has decided against signing any film for the time being. "I am channelizing all my energies on my father's [Pankaj Kapoor] directorial debut. We plan to begin shooting in March. That's the only film I have on hand right now," he says. Reportedly, the film is inspired from the Tom Cruise starrer TOP GUN. "Well, the only similarity is that I play a naval officer in the film. In the past, Rajesh Khanna and Shah Rukh Khan too had played naval officers, but that doesn't mean they were inspired by TOP GUN. Dad's making a love story, which makes it entirely different from that film," Shahid states.


Shilpa and Raj Kundra have wedding reception in the House of Commons today


Shilpa Shetty, Raj KundraShilpa Shetty-Kundra couldn't have asked for more. After a giddying round of partying and holidaying, Shilpa Shetty is now in London for her wedding reception on Wednesday in the House Of Commons. Excited and nervous Shilpa said on Tuesday, "The House Of Commons reception is being thrown for Raj and me by British MP Keith Vaz who's a dear friend of ours." Shilpa is over the moon and feels marriage is something she should have done much earlier. Speaking from London after her majestic Mediterranean cruise with her husband and their two families, Shilpa says, "I don't know why I didn't get married earlier! Marriage is wonderful when the man whom you marry is good, and mine is wonderful! Touchwood, I'm loving every minute of the marriage." Now Shilpa can't wait to get back to Mumbai on the 8th of January. "I'm missing Mumbai and can't wait to get back."


Pakistani terrorist killed as Srinagar gunbattle continues


Security forces on Thursday killed a Pak terrorist as they launched a final assault to flush out the other terrorist holed up in a hotel in the heart of the city in the over 22-hr operation that has left two people dead.


Ruchika molestation case: Notices to Haryana govt, CBI, Rathore


The Punjab and Haryana High Court issued notices to the Haryana state government, CBI and former Haryana DGP SPS Rathore on a PIL seeking a fresh probe in the Ruchika molestation case.


Nithari killing: SC stays Surinder Koli's death sentence


The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the death sentence of Surinder Koli, convicted in February last year for raping and killing 14-year-old Rimpa Haldar in Nithari in Noida near the national capital.


Aman ki Asha: People-to-people initiatives on track


There may be little measure of people-to-people initiatives, but many of the confidence-building measures were first mooted by civil society. A number of CBMs initially discussed in Track II diplomacy forums have slowly become part of Track I moves.


Auto Expo: A BMW smaller than Nano


At this vintage car pavilion at the Auto Expo, a trip down memory lane can be as exciting as gawking at the new models the car majors are planning to launch.


Dawood a terrorist, has 'strategic alliance' with ISI: US


US has identified D-company as a 'syndicate operating mostly in Pakistan, India, and the UAE,' which has a 'strategic alliance' with ISI and has 'forged relationships with the Islamists, including LeT and al-Qaida.'


Did big neta bail out Churchill's 'molester' footballers?


It took only three hours for the three Goa footballers, arrested by the Mumbai airport police for allegedly molesting an air hostess on board a Goa-Mumbai-Kolkata SpiceJet flight, to get bail and leave the city on Wednesday


Sonam Kapoor plays Cavalli's muse


Sonam plays Cavalli's muse


Katrina tops Most Desirable Women list!


It was the toughest cat-fight ever. No clawing over men, movies or more moolah, yet, this was the most sexed-up 'war-of-the-beauty-brigade' ever witnessed.


Is infidelity in?


Is infidelity in?


Why circumcised men are less likely to get HIV





Bright make-up a big turn-off for men


Forget wearing bright lipstick or false eyelashes, for a new study reveals that they are big turn-offs for men.


The parent's wishlist for 2010


Wouldn't we all like to change a few things in this new year! We spoke to a few parents who had their own wishlist....


Puyol discusses Messi and Spain


Barcelona captain Carles Puyol has uttered some words of wisdom that Argentina coach Diego Maradona will do well to heed.


Dossena eager to complete move


Want-away Liverpool defender Andrea Dossena is impatient to pull on a Napoli jersey.


Walter called in for Big Bash debut


Rising left-arm paceman Scott Walter is set to make his KFC Twenty20 Big Bash debut for the Queensland Bulls.


Sevilla's Sanchez sees silver lining


Sevilla defender Sergio Sanchez admits he feels "shattered and destroyed" after having to stop playing football due to a heart condition but is trying to stay positive.


Bassong: Eager to end winless streak


Tottenham Hotspurs centre-back Sebastien Bassong is keen for his side to end their winless streak against the ‘Big Four’.


Nadarevic: English dream may come true


According to Safet Nadarevic, Bolton Wanderers and Stoke City are both interested in securing his signature.


IPL reveals final list for auction


The IPL has announced a list of 51 players but none from England for its third auction later this month.


"We should have complained"


Alastair Cook and de Villiers had differing points of view on the 'ball-tampering' row which has divided Eng and SA over the last two days.


Lazio rout sparks Ballardini praise


2010 seems to have turned the fortunes of Lazio around, when the Aquile ran riot over strugglers Livorno.


Carrick: United want to win again


Michael Carrick knows Manchester United need to hit the winning trail again once they manage to re-start their campaign.


Samaraweera, Perera shine for SL


Thilan Samaraweera's second ODI century and Thissara Perera's gem of a cameo tilted the balance as India slumped to a five-wicket defeat.


Ferrera: Focus is on team issues not job


Juventus celebrated the new year of 2010 with a 2-1 victory over Parma, allowing manager Ciro Ferra a sigh of relief.


Inter handed major Chivu injury blow


Inter Milan defender Christian Chivu had to undergo surgery at a hospital after he had fractured his skull during the match against Chievo on Wednesday.


PCB: Younus will be send for Aus ODIs


Younus Khan will not be sent for the final Test against Australia and instead he will be considered for the ODI series Down Under.


Sarfraz asked to fly to Australia


The Pakistani selectors are rushing young wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfraz Ahmed to Australia.


Winning Milan return for Beckham


David Beckham enjoys a winning return to the AC Milan side as they outclass Genoa 5-2 in a game watched by England coach Fabio Capello at the San Siro.


Beckford puts in transfer request


Striker Jermaine Beckford handed in a transfer request to Leeds just days before the club's shock FA Cup third round victory over Manchester United.


Arsenal-Bolton game off


Arsenal's Premier League game at home to Bolton on Wednesday is postponed because of heavy snow in north London, the club confirm.


Birmingham's £8m Babel bid fails


Liverpool turn down an £8m offer for Ryan Babel from Birmingham City, BBC Sport understands.


McCoist hopes Rangers retain Boyd


Rangers assistant manager Ally McCoist hopes in-form striker Kris Boyd remains at Ibrox beyond the January transfer window.


Arsenal weighing up striker move


Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he is likely to sign a striker this month if Nicklas Bendtner's groin injury does not start to improve.


Big loss for Man City


A player-buying spree after being taken over by Sheikh Mansour sees Manchester City lose £92.6m in 2008/09.


Burnley hand Davis caretaker role


Burnley appoint coach Steve Davis as caretaker manager for their Premier League game with Stoke.


Fulham suffer Zamora injury blow


In-form Fulham striker Bobby Zamora looks set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a suspected dislocated shoulder in the 3-2 defeat at Stoke.