Automakers see brighter side in move to hike diesel prices Automakers on Thursday said the government decision to allow "small" hikes in diesel prices was a step in the right direction although it could have some impact on sales. ...  
07:29 PM, Jan 17, 2013

Kathryn Bigelow: 'Zero Dark Thirty' has no agenda Kathryn Bigelow's latest film 'Zero Dark Thirty' has been nominated in five categories at this year's Oscars. ...  
10:04 AM, Jan 17, 2013

Toyota launches Fortuner with 5-speed automatic transmission Toyota Kirloskar Motor today said it has launched a new variant of sports utility vehicle Fortuner in five-speed automatic transmission, priced between Rs 22.33 lakh and Rs 22.93 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). ...  
01:55 PM, Jan 16, 2013

Americans favour 'Lincoln' for top Oscars, says poll Many Americans think Steven Spielberg and 'Lincoln' should take home the top Oscars at next month's awards. ...  
11:33 AM, Jan 16, 2013

A Golden Globe win is worth more than an Oscar win On an average, a Golden Globe win is worth $14.2 million as compared to $3 million for an Oscar. ...  
11:10 AM, Jan 16, 2013

Globes are not really a judgement on the best artistic films: Sudhish Kamath The Hindu's film critic Sudhish Kamath joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on the Golden Globe Awards. ...  
05:17 PM, Jan 15, 2013

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The other day, while watching a repeat telecast of last year's Stardust Awards, I couldn't help but wonder how poorly executed our awards shows are. ...
03:26 PM, Jan 15, 2013

Maruti to increase car prices by up to Rs 20,000 from tomorrow Country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India today said it will increase prices of its vehicles across models by up to Rs 20,000 from tomorrow to offset pressure of adverse currency fluctuation. ...  
02:59 PM, Jan 15, 2013

Beijing: Air pollution reaches alarming level China seems to be losing its battle with air pollution as experts warn against the high level of toxins in the air in its capital city, Beijing. Gauging the threat, schools have been advised to keep children indoors and a smog alert has been sounded. ...  
08:53 AM, Jan 15, 2013

Is Bombay Jayashri's Oscar song not original? The song sung by Jayashri has been nominated in the Original song category at the Academy awards this year. ...  
06:57 PM, Jan 13, 2013

Irrfan: Happy to get 11 nominations for 'Life of Pi' Actor Irrfan Khan, who played the role of grown-up Pi in the Ang Lee-directed Hollywood film 'Life of Pi', is happy that the film has got eleven Oscar nominations and hopes the number proves lucky. "It is good that we got so many nominations, we are happy. I think 11 is a good and lucky number. Let's hope for the best," Irrfan told reporters here last night. ...  
05:05 PM, Jan 13, 2013

New cars debuting at the Detroit auto show The North American International Auto Show begins this week in Detroit with media and industry previews. It opens to the public Jan. 19. Here are some of the new cars and experimental concept vehicles that will debut at the show: ...  
11:45 AM, Jan 13, 2013

70th Golden Globe awards to be announced tomorrow

The 70th Golden Globe awards will be announced Monday morning IST, Sunday evening Los Angeles time, with Steven Spielberg's 'Lincoln' top contender in the race and Ang Lee's "Life of Pi", starring Indian actors Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan and Tabu, up for three awards. ...
10:42 AM, Jan 13, 2013

5 coolest set of wheels to look forward to Five coolest cars to look forward to - Jaguar F-Type, New Honda CR-V, Volvo V40 Cross Country, Audi S5, Mercedez-Benz A-Class. ...  
10:31 AM, Jan 12, 2013

Will original work from India shine at the Oscars?
by IANS
This year, Ranbir Kapoor starrer 'Barfi' was India's official entry in the best foreign film category. ...  
03:09 PM, Jan 11, 2013

Skyfall's Oscar snub is a great pity: Judi Dench Veteran actress Judi Dench is saddened that the new James Bond blockbuster 'Skyfall' missed out on major nominations for the 2013 Academy Awards. The 78-year-old British actress, who plays spy chief M in the film, was surprised to learn that Sam Mendes was not recognised in the Best Director category and that her co-stars 007 Daniel Craig and movie villain Javier Bardem had been overlooked in the top acting nods,...  
12:10 PM, Jan 11, 2013

Glad to work in Oscar nominated 'Silver Linings': Kher
by IANS
Indian actor Anupam Kher, who features in the cast of Hollywood movie 'Silver Linings Playbook', is ecstatic after the romantic-comedy bagged eight nominations at the 85th Academy Awards. He says "this is the biggest moment of my life". ...  
11:12 AM, Jan 11, 2013