Jul 9, 2011

Mugdha Godse buys new flat in Mumbai


Mugdha GodseMugdha Godse, the dusky star from Madhur Bhandarkar's award winning film Fashion, who had recently been doing the rounds of the property registration office, has bought herself a cosy pad in the Versova area in Mumbai. Her flat is on the 22nd floor of a high rise building in Andheri. It is heard that Mugdha, who is currently shooting for the film Afra Tafree with Govinda and Suniel Shetty, will be doing the interior designing herself!


Mithun Chakraborty hospitalized in London


Mithun ChakrabortyThe legendary disco dancer of Bollywood, Mithun Chakraborty, was recently hospitalized in London. Mithun, who is shooting for Sajid Khan's Housefull 2, had initially complained of stomach pain. However, the initial warnings were put off as it was indigestion caused by something the actor may have eaten. Post a thorough check up, the actor discharged and has been advised to rest. Producer Sajid Nadiadwala confirmed that the actor is doing fine.


Wenger 'fights' to keep key duo


Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger underlines his determination to keep Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri at the club.


Chelsea suffer Essien injury blow


Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien suffers a knee injury during training and awaits tests to determine the seriousness of the problem.


Gyan to stay a Black Cat - Bruce


Sunderland boss Steve Bruce says it would take a 'wonder bid' for the club to part company with £13m striker Asamoah Gyan this summer.


Benfica's Moreira joins Swansea


Swansea City sign Benfica's Portugal international goalkeeper Jose Moreira for an undisclosed fee.


Smalling signs new Man Utd deal


Manchester United defender Chris Smalling signs a new five-year deal at Old Trafford.


Man City rename Eastlands stadium


Manchester City confirm the City of Manchester Stadium will be renamed the Etihad Stadium, after making a 10-year deal with the airline.


Vaughan completes Sunderland move


Wales midfielder David Vaughan has completed a free transfer move to Sunderland.


Henry fears Anfield 'obstacles'


Liverpool owner John W Henry admits there are 'many obstacles' to plans to redevelop Anfield.


West Brom confirm talks with Gera


Zoltan Gera could be on his way back to West Bromwich Albion as the club confirms talks with the Hungarian midfielder.


Hammers want Diamanti suspension


West Ham want the Italian Football Federation to suspend the registration of former striker Alessandro Diamanti due to an alleged late payment from Brescia.


Shittu signs new Loftus Road deal


Danny Shittu has signed a new one-year contract with Premier League newcomers QPR.


Boyd seals switch to Turkey


Scotland striker Kris Boyd completes his transfer from Middlesbrough to Eskisehirspor for an undisclosed fee.


Wanyama closes in on Celtic deal


Celtic receive permission from the Scottish Football Association to sign midfielder Victor Wanyama from Germinal Beerschot.


Music does not distract me - Gyan


Asamoah Gyan dismisses fears his love of music will damage his chances of success on the football pitch.


Tabloid editor-turned-UK PM aide arrested for phone hack


British PM David Cameron's ex-communications chief Andy Coulson, who was editor of the Rupert Murdoch-owned News of the World, and a former royals' editor for the tabloid were arrested on Friday.


2G scam: ED slaps Rs 7,100 crore fine on Etisalat DB


The Enforcement Directorate slapped the showcause notice on Etisalat DB for allegedly violating Foreign Exchange Management Act in what marks the second prong of the multi-agency investigation into the 2G scam.


Passengers on delayed low-cost flights should get free meal: SC


In an important judgment, the Supreme Court ruled that low-cost airlines cannot hide behind the "no free meal" clause printed on tickets to refuse food to passengers if the flight gets delayed by three hours.


Use temple treasure for hospitals, schools: Royals


K K Venugopal, a lawyer representing the erstwhile rulers of the Travancore, said the head of family, Marthanda Varma, believed the stunning treasure should be used judiciously for religious and social purposes.


US supports NSG waiver for India


Previewing the US-India strategic dialogue scheduled to be held in New Delhi next week, US state department assistant secretary Robert Blake said "nothing in the new NSG guidelines prevents full nuclear cooperation" with India.


Rahul didn't eat food offered by Dalits: BSP


The BSP claims that Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi stayed at a house of a person belonging to Scheduled Caste in Marodgarhi village, Aligarh, but did not eat anything offered to him.


'Mumbai, Delhi among 5 cheapest places in world'


Government may be finding it difficult to battle soaring inflation in the country, but a global survey has found two key Indian cities, Mumbai and New Delhi, to be amongst the five cheapest places to live.


'India's poverty will fall from 51% to 22% by 2015'


As many as 320 million people in India and China are expected to come out of extreme poverty in the next four years, while India's poverty rate is projected to drop to 22%, says a UN report.


Telangana crisis: Jaipal Reddy meets Manmohan


Petroleum minister and senior Congress leader from Andhra Pradesh S Jaipal Reddy on Friday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and is understood to have pressed for the creation of separate state of Telangana.


Cop refuses to register theft to avoid bad day


''Please come after 2pm. If we entertain a complaint of theft in the beginning of day, the whole day would be passed while handling such complaints,'' the constable said.


Hillary Clinton to visit India in July for strategic talks


US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is to visit India on July 19 for strategic talks with Indian leaders, a spokesman for the Indian foreign ministry said on Friday.


IRCTC launches scheme for frequent travellers


In order to provide better facilities to regular passengers, Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation has launched scheme for frequent travellers which would provide reduction in railway fares.


Huge rush in Rajasthan district for 'Nano' sop opera


The health department in Jhunjhunu district recently announced several gifts for those who were interested in undergoing sterilisation and the bumper prize through a draw of lots would be a Nano car.


Girl set afire for resisting rape in Maharashtra


A girl studying in the class 10 was murdered in a brutal manner after she resisted molestation in Nandurghat village of the Kaij tehsil of the district, police said on Thursday.


'Grand' fight over Rajmata's properties continues


Rajmata Gayatri Devi’s grandchildren –Devraj Singh and Lalitya Kumari – have challenged in court the handwriting expert’s opinion that their grandmother’s signatures on the settlement agreement and the will favouring them were not genuine.


7 held from rave party in Chennai suburbs


The Kancheepurm police arrested seven persons, including six Nepal citizens, for hosting a rave party near Sriperumbudur late on Wednesday night. Police also rescued nine women of Nagaland and Assam from the place.


Kerala budget's focus is on infrastructure, development





Sops for diaspora in Kerala budget





SFI wins student union polls





Central excise official held





Chamber skeptical on implementation





Supreme Court bars opening of Padmanabhaswamy Temple vaults





Kerala Finance Minister presents his ninth state budget





Kerala Chief Minister hospitalised





Police custody for man held in passport case





Supreme Court bars opening of Kerala temple's sixth vault





Coir exports reach all time high





2 warships of Japanese Navy berth at Kochi





Vigilance court orders inquiry against minister





Wrongdoings in Pazhassi Dam Porject to probed





Royals kept Lord's riches safe, added to it for centuries





Oommen Chandy hospitalised for chest infection