Mumbai: Australian model-actress Kristina Akheeva, who is making her Bollywood debut with 'Yamla Pagla Deewana 2', says she enjoyed working with the Deols.
Kristina is one of the female leads in 'Yamla Pagla Deewana 2' (YPD2), a sequel to the super hit 2011 film of the same name starring veteran actor Dharmendra along with his two sons, Sunny and Bobby Deol. The Sangeeth Sivan-directed action comedy releases on June 7.
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03:47 PM, May 25, 2013
New Delhi: Despite the cesspool of a scam, the routine on the grounds of IPL 6 match venues hasn't changed in the least. The presenters have been just as bombastic, the cheergirls have been performing with just as much gusto, the song and dance routine remains just as much cheerful. However, the most striking aspect has been the silence among India's premier commentators. None of them has been allowed to...
11:45 PM, May 24, 2013
Mumbai: Intensifying the price war in the fast-growing smartphone category in India, South Korean mobile handset maker Samsung Electronics today launched its cheapest Galaxy series phone 'Star' at a price of Rs 5,240. 'Star' is the cheapest device in Samsung's Galaxy range and competes with the likes of Nokia's Asha range of smartphones as well as similar offerings from domestic firms like Micromax and Karbonn. "Galaxy Star is a device...
05:19 PM, May 24, 2013
Mumbai: His confidence left shaken after getting just five games with the reserves for Sporting Lisbon, Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri has now taken a more pragmatic approach and would hold talks with the Portuguese club about his future before embarking on a second stint. "I am not used to sitting out. All my life, I have been playing for club and country regularly all 90 minutes.It plays on my...
03:35 PM, May 24, 2013
Nashik: A local court has remanded five bookies, arrested in connection with alleged betting on IPL matches, in police custody till May 25. The five bookies - Rajendra Savna, resident of Nashik Road, Sameer Mahindra Mantri, Praveen Bhutada, Ravindra Dhage and Pankaj Somani (all from Buldhana, Maharashtra) - were arrested from Nashik road on Wednesday night while they were allegedly betting on the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers...
01:00 PM, May 24, 2013
Moscow: A magnitude 8.2 earthquake struck Russia's Far East in the Sea of Okhotsk off the Kamchatka Peninsula, according to the US Geological Survey. The epicentre of the quake was located 244 miles west north west of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy at a depth of 385 miles, the USGS said. The Russian authorities issued a tsunami warning in the Sakhalin region and advised people to move away from dangerous areas. The tsunami warning...
12:28 PM, May 24, 2013
New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals skipper Rahul Dravid says dealing with the turmoil caused by the spot-fixing scandal, which has left his team`s reputation in tatters, has turned out to be as tough as handling "bereavement in some ways". "I would not lie it was a very tough phase for us. It was a blow to the team. It`s something I have never experienced anything like it. It`s like bereavement in...
03:00 PM, May 23, 2013
New Delhi: Even though the Samsung Galaxy S4 got mixed reviews, it has gone on to sell a 10 million units. To further boost sales, Samsung is banking on the phone's features, that many experts have found to be "gimmicky" and has released a number of videos highlighting them but not all seem to encourage mobile manners. A music video posted by Samsung Mobile on YouTube and titled Hi Hey...
02:57 PM, May 23, 2013
Chennai: Siddharth Suryanarayan-starrer Tamil comedy 'Theeya Vela Seiyyanum Kumaru' (TVSK) has been passed by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with a 'U' certificate with no cuts . It is releasing June 14. "TVSK censored with clean 'U' with no cuts. The board said they loved this romantic entertainer," said a statement from the production house. Directed by Sundar C, TVSK also features Hansika Motwani, Vidyullekha Raman, Santhanam and...
11:50 AM, May 23, 2013
New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid was all praise for his team following a four-wicket win against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 6 eliminator at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Wednesday night. Chasing 133 to win, Rajastan were in deep trouble at one time but thanks to Brad Hodge's 54* they were able to get over the line in a close chase. "It has been a great journey. It has...
09:18 AM, May 23, 2013
Seoul: Samsung Electronics said sales of the latest version of its flagship Galaxy S smartphone have reached 10 million since its launch in late April, making the model its fastest selling smartphone. The S4, the South Korean firm's challenge to Apple's iPhone, is already selling in 60 countries and Samsung plans to expand sales to 327 carriers in 155 countries by next month, the world's biggest smartphone maker said on...
09:02 AM, May 23, 2013
New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals batsman Brad Hodge was extremely happy with his effort that helped his side beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 6 Eliminator on Wednesday night. Chasing 133 to win, Rajasthan were reduced to 57 for 5 at one time at the Feroz Shah Kotla here and were facing exit but Hodge held his nerve with an unbeaten 54 guiding the 2008 champions into the second qualifier against Mumbai...
08:40 AM, May 23, 2013
New Delhi: After all that has unfolded since May 16, Rajasthan Royals needed something to put a smile on their faces. Ever since the shocking news broke in the early hours of last Thursday that three Rajasthan players had been arrested on allegations of spot-fixing in IPL 6, Rajasthan's rosy campaign had turned sour. Off the field, the team put up stern faces and chose not to comment on the...
07:56 AM, May 23, 2013
New Delhi: Brad Hodge showed how important a player he is in the shorter version of the game as his counter-attacking half-century helped Rajasthan Royals eke out a four-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Feroz Shah Kotla here on Wednesday. When Hodge came to the wicket, Rajasthan were tottering at 57 for 5 in 10 overs chasing 133. And while rest of the batsmen from both sides were unable...
11:43 PM, May 22, 2013
Kozhikode: Kerala Cricket Association on Wednesday decided to extend the contract with Kerala Ranji Trophy cricket coach Sujith Somasunder for another one year. Somasunder's contract had been extended considering his coaching performances last year in which the Kerala Ranji Trophy cricket team had done well, T C Mathew, Secretary KCA, said here. He said that as part of KCA's 'Mission 2020' project, Association was taking all steps for improving infrastructure...
11:17 PM, May 22, 2013
Live updates from the eliminator of IPL 6 between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in Delhi. Hyderabad are undoubtedly the surprise entry in the play-offs, but one has to say that they used their little resources to the maximum to move ahead of Royal Challengers Bangalore and defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders - two sides far stronger on paper. Interestingly, Hyderabad beat Rajasthan in...
07:11 PM, May 22, 2013
CNN-IBN sports editor Gaurav Kalra speaks to three key members of the Hyderabad franchise - coach Tom Moody, bowling coach Waqar Younis and ambassador Kris Srikkanth - who played a big role in the team's play-off qualification. ...
08:59 AM, May 22, 2013
Baghdad: A series of bomb and gun attacks across Iraq killed more than 40 people on Tuesday, a day after over 70 died in violence targeting majority Shi'ites that has stoked fears of all-out sectarian war with minority Sunnis. Nearly 300 people have been killed in the past week as sectarian tensions, fuelled by the civil war in neighbouring Syria, threaten to plunge Iraq back into communal bloodletting. Ten years...
06:34 AM, May 22, 2013
