Ricki Lake bids for buzz in packed TV field

Ricki Lake bids for buzz in packed TV field Two is company and three's a crowd on any TV show schedule but September will see the launch of four new daytime talk shows - all on the same day - forcing producers to start early with innovative ways of finding and engaging audiences. Ricki Lake, Katie Couric, "Survivor" host Jeff Probst and comedian Steve Harvey all kick off their daytime ventures on September 10. They will enter a female-dominated...
01:29 PM, Jun 01, 2012

Law to protect Andaman's Jarawa tribes approved

Law to protect Andaman's Jarawa tribes approved New Delhi: After the controversy over a video showing scantily clad Jarawa tribal women, the government on Thursday approved promulgation of a legislation that provides for imprisonment up to seven years for such crimes in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Union Cabinet approved the proposal for promulgation of Andaman and Nicobar Islands (Protection of Aboriginal tribes) Amendment Regulation 2012. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni told reporters that the decision...
05:16 PM, May 31, 2012

Watch: The trailer of Bollywood film 'Oh My God'

Watch: The trailer of Bollywood film 'Oh My God' New Delhi: The first trailer of 'Oh My God' is out now. The film stars Paresh Rawal in the lead role. Directed by Ashwini Yardi, the film is produced by Akshay Kumar. Have a look at the trailer. ...
11:42 AM, May 31, 2012

Mainpuri: Woman hacked to death by son

Mainpuri: Woman hacked to death by son Mainpuri: A 55-year-old woman was on Monday hacked to death allegedly by her son after a quarrel over serving food in Kurawali area. Upset with delay in serving food, Kashmir Singh (32), who police claimed was mentally challenged, attacked his mother Narayani Devi with a spade and killed her in Tiwanpura village this afternoon, they said. Singh escaped from the spot after the killing. ...
04:41 PM, May 28, 2012

Actor Prithviraj to focus on Bollywood

Actor Prithviraj to focus on Bollywood Even as Prithviraj's first Bollywood movie 'Ayyah' is getting ready to grace the theatres, the reports are that Prithvi is aiming for more projects in Bollywood. If the hearsay are right, Prithvi is currently reading a couple of scripts for Hindi movies. And if he is to give a positive nod to them, Mollywood is sure to miss their favourite young star in the coming days. It is learned that...
12:24 PM, May 26, 2012

Kerala to withdraw sales tax on petrol

Kerala to withdraw sales tax on petrol Thiruvananthapuram: A day after the petrol price hike, the Kerala government at a special cabinet meeting on Thursday decided to forgo the sales tax on petrol, reducing its price by Rs 1.63 per litre. "This will cost the exchequer Rs 218 crore," Chief Minister Oommen Chandy told reporters here. "I have also written to the prime minister, UPA chairperson and petroleum minister, saying that the hike will affect the people...
06:28 PM, May 24, 2012

Anurag Kashyap, Mallika Sherawat at Cannes and more

Anurag Kashyap, Mallika Sherawat at Cannes and more Mumbai: At a party thrown by Anurag Kashyap at Cannes, on the eve of his film's premiere, several of the guests sported the traditional gamcha as Anurag's film has a rustic setting. Mallika Sherawat bonds with Jackie Chan at Cannes Mallika Sherawat reunited with her 'The Myth' co-star Jackie Chan over dinner. She showed off her curves in a skin-coloured gown at Cannes during their meeting. Apparently she was thrilled...
12:40 PM, May 23, 2012

Pune: Students accuse teacher of sexual harassment

Pune: Students accuse teacher of sexual harassment Pune: Seven girls staying at a residential school run by the state government in Yerawada have finally broken their silence and accused the headmaster of making sexual advances. Despite this, the Social Welfare Department has only issued a show-cause notice to the person concerned asking him why he should not be terminated from service. The matter has been put up for further inquiry, but no FIR has been lodged against...
11:08 AM, May 21, 2012
Watch: Mallika Sherawat sizzles in Cannes

Watch: Mallika Sherawat sizzles in Cannes

Rajeev Masand catches up with Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat, who is in Cannes to walk the red carpet. ...
11:30 PM, May 19, 2012

SRK brawl: Cops yet to get video footage of fracas

SRK brawl: Cops yet to get video footage of fracas Mumbai: City police are waiting for the video footage that captured the alleged fracas involving Bollywood star and IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan and officials of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) at Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday night. Police are also yet to decide whether Khan is to be summoned to the Marine drive police station to record his statement or not. According to sources, police sought...
04:21 AM, May 19, 2012

MCA bans Shah Rukh, IPL chief says BCCI will decide

MCA bans Shah Rukh, IPL chief says BCCI will decide Mumbai: It's BCCI versus the Maharashtra over Shah Rukh Khan. While the Mumbai Cricket Association on Friday banned the actor from the Wankhede Stadium for five years following the scuffle at the ground, the BCCI maintains its just a recommendation and they will take the final call. Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) President Vilasrao Deshmukh said, "We have banned Mr Shah Rukh Khan from the Wankhede stadium for five years." 24...
09:31 PM, May 18, 2012

IPL should be closed: Lalu Prasad

IPL should be closed: Lalu Prasad New Delhi: With the Indian Premier League hit by controversies, RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Friday demanded that the tournament should be closed down. "IPL should be closed," he told reporters outside Parliament House when asked to react on the spat between Shahrukh Khan and Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) officials and other controversies surrounding the game. On the Shahrukh Khan episode, he alleged that the policemen, who were present...
07:25 PM, May 18, 2012
SRK blames stadium officials for manhandling the kids

SRK blames stadium officials for manhandling the kids

Actor Shah Rukh Khan defends himself in the alleged scuffle involving him and the MCA officials at Mumbai's Wankhade Stadium. ...
04:16 PM, May 18, 2012

IPL brawl: Mamata asks MCA to revoke ban on SRK

IPL brawl: Mamata asks MCA to revoke ban on SRK Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday seemed to be batting for Shah Rukh Khan in the IPL brawl case when she asked the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to "reconsider their decision". "We love Maharashtra... It's the capital city of India in respect to business. From Sachin to Shah Rukh... we love all... SRK is our brand ambassador. I don't know whether it will be right for me...
03:45 PM, May 18, 2012
SRK vs MCA: The war of words

SRK vs MCA: The war of words

Shah Rukh Khan and Mumbai Cricket Association officials levelled charges against each other on Friday in the IPL brawl case. ...
03:10 PM, May 18, 2012
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