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Bachchan crowns 'Style Ben' Aishwarya 'Chhote Ustad' Posted: 05 Apr 2008 01:30 PM CDT On a stage made in the image of the outer space with a cut-out of the moon in the background, Indian film legend Amitabh Bachchan crowned 13-year-old Aishwarya Majmudar as the first 'Amul Star Voice of India Chhote Ustad' here late evening Saturday.

Mughal descendant moves court against `Jodhaa Akbar' Posted: 05 Apr 2008 07:32 AM CDT Yakub Habeebuddin Tucy, the great grandson of the last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court against what he calls 'molestation of history and character assassination of emperor Akbar' in Ashutosh Gowariker's 'Jodhaa Akbar'.

'I couldn't refuse Balaji,' says Smriti Posted: 05 Apr 2008 12:31 AM CDT Actress Smriti Irani, who is set to return to TV as Tulsi - the character that catapulted her to fame - says due to her long association with STAR Plus and Balaji Telefilms, she couldn't refuse when they asked to make a comeback.

Hema Malini funds cat shelter in Kolkata Posted: 05 Apr 2008 02:32 AM CDT Hema Malini, Bollywood actor and Rajya Sabha MP, has allotted funds to set up the first cat shelter of India in the West Bengal capital.

Drunk cop opens fire in Andhra hospital, injures two Posted: 05 Apr 2008 03:31 AM CDT A drunk police constable early Saturday allegedly opened fire inside a government hospital in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district, injuring two hospital employees.

Final scorecard of India-South Africa Test Posted: 05 Apr 2008 09:31 AM CDT The following is the final scorecard of the second cricket Test between India and South Africa that concluded at the Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera here Saturday:

Kannada actor Sudeep to star in Ram Gopal Varma film Posted: 05 Apr 2008 08:00 AM CDT Kannada film star Sudeep, whose recent Kannada film 'Gooli' is doing well at the box office, is working in his first Hindi movie being directed by Ram Gopal Varma.

ONGC Videsh to take over Venezuelan oil block Posted: 05 Apr 2008 11:30 AM CDT An Indian team led by Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Murli Deora will leave Sunday for Venezuela to complete the acquisition of oil fields worth around $450 million.

Chetan Anand in India Open final Posted: 05 Apr 2008 01:00 PM CDT Chetan Anand is one step away from winning the India Open after he beat Andrew Smith 21-6, 21-9 in the men's singles semi-final here Saturday evening.

'Shaurya', brilliant film on army, valour and conscience Posted: 05 Apr 2008 07:02 AM CDT Film: 'Shaurya'; Cast: Rahul Bose, Javed Jaffrey, Kay Kay Menon, Minissha Lamba, Deepak Dobriyal; Director: Samar Khan; Rating: *** 1/2

Mankad is Bopanna's 'cover' for Davis Cup Posted: 05 Apr 2008 10:30 AM CDT Harsh Mankad was Saturday named as the fifth member of the Indian Davis Cup team for the upcoming tie against Japan here next week.

Her mission: to take classical music to the young Posted: 04 Apr 2008 11:30 PM CDT Vivacious and young, Meeta Pandit is quite a contrast to the typical image of an Indian classical singer. This scion of the Gwalior gharana knows what she wants to do - take classical music to the young generation.

Aptech launches aviation academy in Kolkata Posted: 05 Apr 2008 01:01 PM CDT Aptech Ltd, a global learning solutions company, launched a new centre of its aviation training wing, Avalon Aviation Academy, in Kolkata Saturday.

Ireland's AOL pitches in to educate Indian kids Posted: 05 Apr 2008 03:00 AM CDT Education of underprivileged children has a new sponsor in India. Ireland-based AOL Broadband is contributing in a big way to promote literacy in rural areas to develop the country's knowledge pool.

MagicBricks.com presents South India's Biggest Property Show in Bengaluru Posted: 05 Apr 2008 04:34 AM CDT The MagicBricks.com South India Property Bazaar '08 will showcase properties from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu & Goa.

Development of capital goods needed in oil and gas sector: minister Posted: 05 Apr 2008 07:02 AM CDT The Indian petrochemicals sector still lags behind in the manufacturing of capital goods required for the exploration and production of refined gas, said Union Petroleum Minister Murli Deora.

Videocon's Dhoot confident of Motorola handset unit takeover Posted: 05 Apr 2008 06:32 AM CDT Indian electronics major Videocon Group's chief Venugopal N. Dhoot has expressed confidence about acquiring Motorola Inc.'s handset business.

Kumble confident of India's comeback Posted: 05 Apr 2008 10:30 AM CDT Indian cricket team captain Anil Kumble Saturday said he was confident of team's comeback in the final Test against South Africa to square the three-match series.

Neyveli Lignite workers call off eight-day-old strike Posted: 05 Apr 2008 11:30 AM CDT Over 12,000 contract labourers of the state-run Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) Saturday called off their eight-day-old strike.

Emaar-MGF to develop West Bengal tourism sector Posted: 05 Apr 2008 01:00 PM CDT Real estate developer Emaar-MGF Land Ltd Saturday signed an agreement with the West Bengal Tourism Development Corp Ltd (WBTDC) and Sunderbans Infrastructure Development Corp (SIDC) to accelerate the growth of tourism in the state.

Ganguly leads India fight back in second innings Posted: 05 Apr 2008 06:33 AM CDT Sourav Ganguly stood among the ruins with a fighting half-century as India reached 191 for four in their second innings at tea on the third day of the second Test against South Africa at the Sardar Patel Stadium at Motera here Saturday.

National Dairy Development Board to manage Assam cooperative Posted: 05 Apr 2008 04:01 AM CDT The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has agreed to manage the West Assam Milk Producers' Cooperative Union Ltd (WAMUL) for a period of five years on the request of the Assam government.

We controlled the match from first day: Graeme Smith Posted: 05 Apr 2008 11:31 AM CDT After inflicting a humiliating defeat to India in their backyard, victorious South African skipper Graeme Smith said his batsmen negotiated the new ball better as compared to the hosts to control of the match on the very first day.

Tendulkar also ruled out of third Test Posted: 05 Apr 2008 03:00 AM CDT The Indian team Saturday suffered a major blow ahead of the third Test against South Africa at Kanpur with Sachin Tendulkar ruled out of the match due to an aggravating groin injury.

Only summer lines at fall fashion fair, buyers disappointed Posted: 05 Apr 2008 03:02 AM CDT Despite its high glamour quotient, the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) failed to grab big orders with international buyers disappointed with the showcase of mainly spring-summer lines at an event meant to display autumn-winter wear.

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