World finance chiefs are looking to increase the role of emerging nations, as part of reforms to tackle the current crisis. Source:G20 economies want bigger role
<I>EMI</I>, which stands for Easy Monthly Installments, is perfectly timed. The recent global financial meltdown makes a film that advocates fiscal responsibility especially appropriate. But that is just about the only thing debutant director-writer Saurabh Kabra’s film has going for it. EMI, which revolves around four individuals unable to pay back their bank loans and a [...]
<I>Heroes</I> is loosely inspired by Walter Salles’ 2004 film <I>Motorcycle Diaries</I>. Diaries is the recreation of an 8000 mile long trip from Argentina to Peru undertaken in 1952 by Che Guevara and his close friend. The film is a beautifully enacted and poignant road movie, which attempts to establish why Che Guevara became who he [...]
The prime minister says Labour’s Glenrothes by-election victory was a vote of confidence in the government’s economic policy. Source:Brown hails 'vote of confidence'
Will NZ voters choose familiar fare or a new flavour? Source:Electoral menu
US President-elect Barack Obama pledges to confront the economic crisis immediately after taking office in January. Source:Obama to tackle economy 'head-on'
Supermarket Asda has recalled 60,000 DVD players amid fears of a design fault that could cause electrocution. Source:Asda recalls faulty DVD players
Gordon Brown and David Cameron clash in the Commons over the reasons for Barack Obama’s election victory. Source:Brown and Cameron in Obama clash
The world’s first commercially available bionic hand is recognised as one of the top inventions of 2008. Source:Bionic hand makes inventions list
Is the widespread reports of insecure networks worrying people too much asks Bill Thompson Source:Don't have security nightmares
A police officer’s evidence in the Phil Spector murder trial contradicts the testimony of the music producer’s ex-girlfriend. Source:Officer contradicts Spector's ex
Hurricane Paloma has strengthened to a Category Three storm, with winds of up to 185km/h lashing the Cayman Islands. Source:Hurricane lashes Cayman Islands
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has defended his description of Barack Obama as ’sun-tanned’ after facing criticism over his remark. Source:Berlusconi defends 'tan' comment
A school has collapsed in a suburb of the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince, killing at least 50 people. Source:Hunt for Haiti school survivors
Five million people will need help finding a home by 2010, leaving local councils struggling to cope, according to the Local Government Association. Source:Social housing 'meltdown' warning
The three-story La Promesse (The Promise) school in Petion-ville, on the outskirts of Port-au-Prince, caved in in a heap of cement slabs and twisted steel rods at about 10:00 am (2030 IST) yesterday, trapping scores inside. Source:50 killed in Haiti school collapse
Rupee clawed back early losses to end flat on Friday as a rally in the stock market spurred investors to sell dollars at higher levels on expectations of renewed capital inflows. Source:Rupee recovers to end at 47.65
The Indian steel industry has started showing serious cracks as is clear from the production cuts that have become the order of the day. As global steel makers face the heat of slowing demand, the Indian steelmakers, too, are not immune. Source:Steelmakers cut output as demand slows
The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) is contesting the assembly elections from November 14 in a big way, with analysts warning that it could seriously undercut the Congress in four northern states. Source:Will BSP play the spoiler for Congress?
Eight persons were killed on the spot and 22 injured, eight of them seriously, when a bus in which they were travelling fell from 40 ft down the Mahapur Bridge on Majara river, near Latur. Source:Maharashtra: 8 killed, 22 injured as bus falls from bridge
* Despite losing the finals at the Belgium Grand Prix, his win at the German Grand Prix pushed his world ranking to 15 from 22. * Jwala stands 22 in world ranking for doubles and 28 in singles. The seven time national doubles champ won … Source:Shuttlers Inc.
This is a song that epitomises Blink 182’s music. Recorded before the band came into the mainstream, the scratchy vocals, and insanely quick drumming gives you a perfect glimpse of the band’s character. ‘Dammit’ is the … Source:My Five
A healthy diet contributes to a successful pregnancy. Read on… Source:Eat right during pregnancy
Weight training, when used properly, can improve flexibility, according to the ‘Scientific Basis of Athletic Conditioning.’ The key is to train every muscle through its full range of motion. Changing the training routine … Source:Warm up the right way
TV Tata Sky Ltd has launched Tata Sky Source:Pause, rewind and record
The new hi-tea menu, at an affordable price targeting college students and young executives, is just what you needed to spice up those lazy afternoons. Dig into a range of sandwiches, thin crust pizzas, pakodas and cookies served with your … Source:Tea time delights
The spice trail of India is yours to be savoured. There is a wide selection of chaats and goodies from various cities of India with the package starting from Rs. 1200 to Rs. 1600 that includes unlimited wine and beer. Venue: … Source:Street food
T- Series launches a foot-tapping Party Special with Mika Source:Party with Mika
Pregnant women with symptoms of depression are at increased risk for premature delivery, a new study has found. The report, published online in , used a 20-question depression scale to interview 791 … Source:Fight the blues
Beds and chairs, coffee tables and dining tables, diwans and couches, mirror frames and dressing tables, sofa sets, swings, temples, and cutlery as well, all in silver, inspired by royalty, make a rich statement of class and style. They form … Source:Silver furniture
Pregnant women with symptoms of depression are at increased risk for premature delivery, a new study has found. The report, published online in , used a 20-question depression scale to interview 791 … Source:Depression linked to premature births
TBILISI, Georgia: Newly available accounts by independent military observers of the beginning of the war between Georgia and Russia this summer call into question the long-standing Georgian assertion that it was acting defensively against … Source:Georgian claims on Russia war undercut
TOKYO: Japan’s Softbank Mobile said its eight limited-edition phones, each studded with 537 diamonds and priced at $134,000, sold out in just three … Source:Diamond-studded mobile at $134,000
With the investigations revealing involvement of some right-wing Hindu groups in the Malegaon blasts, the Andhra Pradesh police have started probing last year’s Mecca Masjid bombing here from a new angle and are planning to question those arrested for the terror act in the Maharashtra town. Source:Hyderabad police to question Malegaon suspects on mosque bombing (Calcutta [...]
Mandira Bedi on TV serials, how women are portrayed in them and acting with Anil Kumble. Source:Mandira: Kumble’s an unsung hero
The comedy sucks, the drama is non-existent. Source:Code Name: The Cleaner
Rumours are abuzz that Jennifer Aniston is carrying John Mayer’s child Source:Is Jennifer Aniston pregnant?
Priyanka Chopra gives her hottest, boldest, most revealing interview after a series of Bollywood hits and misses. Source:"A lesbian character? Why not!"
NEW YORK: Hollywood and Bollywood rarely meet. But in the new film Slumdog Millionaire , the two international epicentres of filmmaking find an unusually fruitful cinematic union. The connection comes by way of British … Source:Hollywood with Bollywood (The Hindu)
In a batch of 20 new webisodes, Charlie Brown and the gang have been brought back to animated life, much in the style of their classic holiday TV specials. But Lucy, Snoopy and others have been remade for the Web in three-to four-minute videos taken directly from classic 1964 comic strips. Source:'Peanuts' gang comes to life [...]
Easy and healthy recipe from "Cooking Light". It works with most kinds of beans and peas. — posted by blucoat Source:Simple Garlicky Lima Beans
World athletics boss Lamine Diack weighs into the London 2012 stadium row, accusing Olympics chief Jacques Rogge of showing a “lack of respect”. Source:Legacy row Olympics chief 'lacks respect' (BBC News)
Sydney Morning Herald Berlusconi greets Obama's win with 'humor'; Ahmadinejad has adviceLos Angeles Times - 4 hours agoThe Italian premier says the president-elect is 'young, handsome and even tanned.' The Iranian leader wants the US to overhaul its policies.Video: World needs new financial architecture RussiaTodayItalian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has provoked criticism … BBC NewsNewsweek - Sky News - [...]
Washington Post US Sends Russia ProposalsWall Street Journal - 6 hours agoBy JAY SOLOMON WASHINGTON — The Bush administration sent Russia proposals aimed at revising a nuclear-disarmament agreement and assuaging Moscow's growing opposition to a US missile-defense system for Europe, according to senior American officials.Video: Russia hopes to avoid arms race RussiaTodayUS hopes to hold arms talks [...]
CTV.ca 'Gears of War 2' churns out intense sequelUSA Today - 9 hours agoBy Brett Molina, USA TODAY When video game Gears of War 2 was unveiled earlier this year, franchise mastermind Cliff Bleszinski, design director at studio Epic Games, vowed the long-awaited sequel would be bigger and better.Bleszinski's next is a survival horror game? CVG [...]
Times Online A bittersweet moment for Obama's gay supportersChicago Tribune - 3 hours agoBy Christi Parsons | Tribune correspondent She gave money to Barack Obama and sent out letters on his behalf, believing that his election would move things forward for gays and lesbians around the country.Most of California's Black Voters Backed Gay Marriage Ban Washington PostCourt [...]
BBC News Georgia Claims on Russia War Called Into QuestionNew York Times - 6 hours agoBy CJ CHIVERS and ELLEN BARRY TBILISI, Georgia - Newly available accounts by independent military observers of the beginning of the war between Georgia and Russia this summer call into question the longstanding Georgian assertion that it was acting …Georgians Contemplate [...]
SC throws questions for reservation in panchayatZee News - 2 hours agoNew Delhi, Nov 06: The Supreme Court on Thursday posed some searching questions to the Centre on the law providing reservations for OBCs in the elections to panchyats and municipal bodies.‘Quota in local bodies does not violate basic structure of … HinduSC poser on need [...]
Sisters shot dead, honour killing suspectedHindu - 9 hours agoNOIDA: In a case of suspected honour killing, two teenaged cousins were shot dead allegedly by their families after they eloped with their lovers at Greater Noida in Gautam Budh Nagar district.2 teenage girls killed for 'family honour' Times of IndiaIndia's shame: Girls killed in name of [...]
Sify Vaiko vows to expose CentreExpress Buzz - 7 hours agoHANDS OFF: MDMK chief Vaiko addressing newsmen after being freed by a court in the city on Thursday/AS Ganesh. CHENNAI: MDMK general secretary Vaiko said he would soon expose the UPA-led central government, of which the State’s ruling DMK is a crucial …Warn Sri Lanka, says Vaiko [...]
Comments