Sunday, October 31, 2010

Madhur won’t let Kareena party in peace

Madhur won’t let Kareena party in peace

Madhur won’t let Kareena party in peace

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 11:30 AM PDT

The director seems to be hell-bent on getting the Kapoor diva sign his film, 'Heroine'.....

Asin, Salman's secret pact!

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 11:30 AM PDT

Asin and Salman Khan have decided not to do films together in the near future.

Aamir to star in Reema's next

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 11:30 AM PDT

The Bollywood superstar, who has been in self-imposed hibernation, will start shooting in February 2011

Wicked witch in Sonam’s life!

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 11:30 AM PDT

It was Halloween & actress Sonam Kapoor had her naughty side up.

Madhur won’t let Kareena party in peace

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 11:30 AM PDT

The director seems to be hell-bent on getting the Kapoor diva sign his film, 'Heroine'.....

I'm not pregnant: Angelina Jolie

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 12:15 AM PDT

A representative for actress Angelina Jolie has rubbished reports that she is expecting another baby with partner Brad Pitt.

Kash, Krissy's songs for free!

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 11:30 AM PDT

They turned Rajinikanth into a 'supersonic superstar' with their lyrics for the song Irumbile… from Endhiran.

Diwali dhamaka with Big B and the stars

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 11:30 AM PDT

It's Diwali and everyone's in the mood to celebrate. Kaun Banega Crorepati is going to have a star-studded special week this Diwali.

We enjoyed flaunting our butts: Neha

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 11:30 AM PDT

Singer Neha Bhasin gets to the 'bottom' of her new album Tabaah and more, with Reagan Gavin Rasquinha

It's a play time for celebs

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 11:30 AM PDT

It was play time for our celebs who joined director Feroz Abbas Khan at a theatre down town.
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Kim Clijsters wins WTA Championships

Kim Clijsters wins WTA Championships

Kim Clijsters wins WTA Championships

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 12:20 PM PDT

Kim Clijsters followed her defence of the US Open with a display of great resilience to recapture the WTA Championships after an interval of seven years.

2nd ODI: Pakistan beat SA by 1 wicket

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 01:12 PM PDT

Woken-up Abdul Razzaq hit a belligerent unbeaten hundred to help Pakistan pull off an incredible win in the second one-day international against South Africa.

Westwood topples Woods as world No.1

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 02:43 PM PDT

Lee Westwood has become the new world number one for the first time as he ended Tiger Woods's 281-week reign at the top of the golf rankings.

ICC upholds suspension of Pakistani duo

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 03:16 AM PDT

The International Cricket Council has upheld the suspension of Salman Butt and Mohammad Aamer over their alleged involvement in a betting scandal.

Sachin bags Cricketer of the Year award

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 11:26 PM PDT

India's unsung sporting heroes and the legends of the past were honoured in grand style at the gala Sahara India Sports Awards nite in Mumbai on Saturday.

Rohan-Aisam end runners-up at St. Pete

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 06:48 AM PDT

Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-haq Qureshi missed out on capturing their second ATP title of the season after losing the fiercely fought final of St. Petersburg Open.

Twenty20 is easiest to corrupt: Chappell

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 10:37 PM PDT

Cricket Australia should be mindful that T20 is the "easiest form of the game to corrupt" when it accepts private investment, feels former captain Ian Chappell.

I am clean, not bothered by undercover or overcover agents: Sehwag

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 04:13 AM PDT

Sehwag said he was least concerned about a radical move by the cricket authorities to send undercover agents to players posing as illegal bookmakers.

Redknapp tells Spurs to ease Nani pain by beating Inter

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 06:31 PM PDT

Harry Redknapp wants Tottenham to take out their frustrations on Inter Milan in Tuesday's Champions League clash as the row rumbles on over Nani's controversial goal.

Clijsters stays one step ahead of next generation

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 04:14 PM PDT

At 27-years-old and with her family her top priority, Kim Clijsters could be forgiven for passing the baton to the next generation of women tennis players.

Tiger Woods upbeat despite losing top spot

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 06:10 PM PDT

A world golf rankings list without Tiger Woods atop it is an unfamiliar sight, but 2010 has been nothing if not "different" for the player who remains the game's undisputed superstar.

Jones reflects on doping scandal, prison in new book

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 01:32 PM PDT

Marion Jones apologizes repeatedly in a new memoir over the doping scandal which ended her Olympic career, but she doesn't expect her staunchest critics to ever see the "big picture."

Security will be Rio's biggest challenge: Rogge

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 03:13 PM PDT

Safeguarding the public and the athletes will be the biggest challenge facing Rio de Janeiro when it hosts the 2016 Olympic Games, IOC president Jacques Rogge said.
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Childern join hands to save the tiger

Childern join hands to save the tiger

Childern join hands to save the tiger

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The save the tiger campaign is certainly becoming a movement among the younger generation. In Chennai, 250 school students took to the streets on their bicycles for the cause. "It's our national animal…it is important to save our heritage," said one of the students in the group.

Chartered accountant dupes couple of Rs 65 lakh

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The Bandra police have arrested chartered accountant Gopal Naik on charges of duping a man of Rs 65 lakh. Naik, 56, was arrested on Friday, after an FIR lodged by Jude Suares. Suares alleged that Naik had cheated him and his wife. Naik handed them around 20 cheques, all of which bounced.

Woman arrested for selling minor girl

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Himachal Pradesh Police with their Haryana counterparts arrested a woman on Sunday for selling a minor girl, police said. According to police, the woman was identified as Anju alias Anjana, who lives in Chakki village here with her husband and her four-year-old son.

Main runway at airport to close partially

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An already overburdened Mumbai Airport, which is the second busiest in the country, is headed for a troubled run. Starting from Monday (November 1), its main runway (0927) will be closed for eight hours everyday - 6 days a week - from 9 am to 5 pm. And this will go on for seven months.

Passenger dies on arrival at Chennai airport

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A 67-year-old passenger, who arrived at the airport here from Singapore in a private airliner on Sunday, died at the immigration terminal following a cardiac arrest, airport sources said.

Gang promising easy educational loans busted

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Five women were among eight youths arrested in the national capital for allegedly cheating at least 500 students of over Rs one crore by promising them educational loans, police said on Sunday.

Coimbatore kidnapping: Girl assaulted, killed

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The bodies of seven-year-old Rithik and his 10-year-old sister were cremated in Coimbatore today. Both were kidnapped and killed by a man who used to drive a private van that took them to school until two months ago.
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Broadcasters keep upper hand in TV disputes (AP)

Broadcasters keep upper hand in TV disputes (AP)

Broadcasters keep upper hand in TV disputes (AP)

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 05:59 PM PDT

AP - A recent spate of TV blackouts and the lack of government intervention suggests that broadcasters have the upper hand over TV signal providers when it comes to negotiating fees, at least until Congress decides to act.

Supreme Court to hear violent video game case (AP)

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 07:23 AM PDT

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2005 file photo, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signs AB 1179 bill restricting the sale and rental of violent video games to minors as Sacramento Girl Scouts look on in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Max Whittaker, file)AP - Before picking up any Wii games or downloading apps on her iPhone for her two daughters, Lillian Quintero does her homework. She'll first read reviews online and in magazines, then try them out for herself. If she thinks the games are engaging and educational enough, 4-year-old Isabella and 2-year-old Sophia are free to play.

India: Land of many cell phones, fewer toilets (AP)

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 09:02 PM PDT

This Oct. 19, 2010 photo shows tall buildings behind makeshift houses in the Rafiq Nagar slum in Mumbai, India. When U.S. President Barack Obama visits India Nov. 6, 2010, he will find a country of startlingly uneven development and perplexing disparities, where more people have cell phones than access to a toilet, according to the United Nations. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)AP - The Mumbai slum of Rafiq Nagar has no clean water for its shacks made of ripped tarp and bamboo. No garbage pickup along the rocky, pocked earth that serves as a road. No power except from haphazard cables strung overhead illegally.

5 Stylish iPhone Alarm Clock Apps to Wake You Up On Time (Mashable)

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 02:37 PM PDT

Mashable - Although the iPhone's alarm clock is functional, it has limited features. If you use your phone to wake up in the morning instead of a standalone device, then you'll want to get the most out of it.

Nokia gets its own Wordpress app (Digital Trends)

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 08:20 PM PDT

Digital Trends - Wordpress wants to make it easier for smartphone users to blog remotely. The popular blogging platform has been putting time and energy into making mobile applications to do just that. Wordpress recently launched mobile apps for both Android and Blackberry users and have just announced that an open source Wordpress app for Nokia phones is here.

Apple sues Motorola, further escalating cellphone wars (Reuters)

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 10:34 AM PDT

Reuters - Apple Inc sued rival Motorola Inc, claiming the Droid smartphone maker infringes on three iPhone patents.

Ivorians flock to polls in landmark election (AFP)

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 04:48 PM PDT

Ivorians stand in line as they wait to vote in the presidential elections in Bouake. Ivorians flocked to the polls in the country's first presidential election in a decade on Sunday, aiming to close a chapter on years of political turmoil in the divided former West African powerhouse.(AFP/Sia Kambou)AFP - Ivorians flocked to the polls in the country's first presidential election in a decade on Sunday, aiming to end years of political turmoil in the divided former West African powerhouse.

Alternative Search Engine Blekko Launches to Eliminate Spam in Search (Mashable)

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 12:54 PM PDT

Mashable - Blekko's alternative search engine -- a $24 million venture-backed project that's been three years in the making -- is today launching its public beta. With the official rollout, Blekko is also releasing several new features designed for both mainstream and the site's super users.

Finally, a keyboard that really works (Appolicious)

Posted: 29 Oct 2010 01:55 PM PDT

Appolicious - My name is Tim, and I have an app problem. That is, I'm prone to try every on-screen keyboard replacement application that pops up in the Android marketplace to see if it does the job better than the stock offering.

Boost Your Geek Cred With the Linux Credit Card (Really) (PC World)

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 10:00 AM PDT

PC World - What is the coolest thing for a Linux fan to carry in their pocket? Why, the new Linux Tux credit card! The Linux Foundation teamed up with UMB Bank and CardPartner Inc. to create the Linux-branded Visa card. It's pretty much your typical credit card, except that, by applying for the card, you are also helping to promote Linux.

Malaysians win global Internet popularity contest (AFP)

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 04:35 PM PDT

A Malaysian professional writes her password to enter facebook for social networking in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysians are the most popular people on the Internet, while Japanese are the least, according to a global survey which shows how national cultures are reflected in online behaviour.(AFP/Saeed Khan)AFP - Malaysians are the most popular people on the Internet, while Japanese are the least, according to a global survey which shows how national cultures are reflected in online behaviour.
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Dems see hope, GOP tempers expectations

Dems see hope, GOP tempers expectations

Dems see hope, GOP tempers expectations

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 11:54 AM PDT

Democrats are predicting better-than-expected results for their side while Republicans are downplaying the extent of their expected victory in Tuesday's congressional elections.

Saudi national suspect in bomb plot

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 01:01 PM PDT

The man suspected to be at the center of the plot to send bombs from Yemen to the United States is a Saudi national who authorities believe has been living in Yemen.

Passenger jets may have flown bomb

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 06:21 PM PDT

The explosive found hidden in a package on a plane in the United Arab Emirates may have traveled on passenger planes to get there, airline officials said today.

'Murderous' PETN links terror plots

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 08:26 AM PDT

Investigators believe two explosive packages found at airports in Dubai and the United Kingdom on Friday were assembled by the same bomb-maker responsible for the device used in last year's failed Christmas Day "underwear bomb" plot.

Dozens dead after Iraq forces end siege

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 05:28 PM PDT

Iraqi security forces stormed a church where gunmen were holding worshippers hostage, police officials said. At least seven hostages were killed in the incident. Another 20 people were wounded, the officials said.

Tomas weakens to tropical storm

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 08:05 PM PDT

Hurricane Tomas strengthened to a Category 2 storm as it traveled through the eastern Caribbean on Sunday morning, forecasters said.

Opinion: Rally's point -- don't divide us

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 09:58 AM PDT

At the end of a bitter political season too often hijacked by the extremes, the Rally to Restore Sanity was a heartening reaffirmation of American humor, smarts and civility.

Elizabeth Smart kidnapping trial to start

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 01:43 PM PDT

More than eight years after a Utah teenager disappeared from her bedroom on a summer night, the man authorities believe masterminded her kidnapping is set to stand trial in federal court.
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