At 30, Bipasha Basu looking for serious roles

She came into the limelight with her coffee bean complexion in 'Ajnabee' and was called a scorcher for her skin show in 'Jism'. But Bollywood beauty Bipasha Basu, who turns 30 Wednesday, has now moved on from being just a sex icon and is signing on mature roles.10:01 AM on January 06

Timberlake's choreographer impressed with Shahid's dancing skills

American choreographer James Martin Kudelka who has been roped in Ken Ghosh's next to instruct Shahid Kapoor with some international dance moves can't stop raving the actor for his ability to perform.9:31 PM on January 01

Kingfisher to launch Mumbai-London flight Monday

Vijay Mallya-led Kingfisher Airlines will launch its daily non-stop Mumbai-London flight from Monday.9:30 PM on January 04

Shah Rukh to select cheerleaders through TV show

Style, personality, attitude, rhythm and a fit body - that's all Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is looking for in cheerleaders for his Indian Premier League (IPL) team.2:31 PM on January 05

I want to beat Shah Rukh on screen energy: Shweta Bhardwaj

'Mission Istaanbul' actress Shweta Bhardwaj says she has the ability to beat King Khan's energy on screen.10:33 AM on January 02

India has always demanded Prabhakaran's extradition: Menon

India has consistently urged Sri Lanka to extradite Tamil Tiger chief V. Prabhakaran, an accused in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon said here Monday.12:31 AM on January 06

Bollywood walks the path to revival in 2009

After a dismal 2008, fresh beginnings in 2009. Buoyed by the success of 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' and 'Ghajini' in the dying days of the year, Bollywood is looking forward to a year of quality cinema that will bring audiences in their hordes to theatres.9:30 AM on January 01

Actor arrested for trying to extort money from Delhi businessman

A former TV and Bollywood actor and his aide were arrested in the capital for allegedly making threatening calls posing as underworld don Chhotta Shakeel's henchman to extort money from a Delhi based businessman, the police said Saturday.8:01 PM on January 03

India's exports decline for second straight month

The New Year started with some disheartening news for India's exporting community with the latest trade data showing a 9.9-percent drop in outbound merchandise shipments in November - the second straight month of decline.7:31 PM on January 01

'The President...' - satire on India's fixation with the west

The timing for Kunaal Roy Kapoor's directorial debut 'The President Is Coming' could not be perfect. Laden with satire, the film, releasing Jan 9 pays a farewell to US President George W. Bush, who is serving his last few weeks in the White House.5:00 PM on January 04

DDA denies housing fraud, politicians demand probe

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) Monday strongly denied allegations of any foul play in the draw for over 5,000 flats, but politicians demanded a high-level enquiry into the alleged scam and the resignation of Minister of State for Urban Development Ajay Maken.12:32 AM on January 06

At 43, Rahman is a name most singers swear by

When he started his career in the early 1990s, music maestro Alla Rakha Rahman wouldn't have thought his popularity will skyrocket to such an extent that budding as well as established musicians alike would swear by his name nearly two decades on.4:31 PM on January 06

Rich Indians eyeing second homes abroad

The realty industry is one of the worst-hit sectors globally following the financial meltdown, but for the well-heeled in India, this is excellent tiding. With real estate prices at an all-time low across borders, buying property abroad is suddenly making sense to affluent Indians.12:30 PM on January 01

Fog blinds Delhi, stifles traffic on New Year

Confounding the predictions of the weatherman, a thick fog enveloped the capital Thursday morning. While a large number of flights and trains were delayed or cancelled, road traffic moved at snail's pace as visibility dropped to 50 metres.12:03 PM on January 01

'Dreams can act like safety valves'

Ever dreamt that you are flying over tree tops or streaking across the sky? It could mean that you have fallen in love or are simply happy, says dream interpreter Madhu Tandan.11:01 AM on January 06