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French make-up artist to give Kareena new look

Kareena Kapoor is all set to fly to Paris to shoot an advertisement for an apparel chain and the Bollywood actress will don a new look, thanks to a French make-up artist.1:31 AM on August 23

All Assam Students Union promises to exempt ONGC from shutdowns

The All Assam Students Union (AASU) has promised hydrocarbon major Oil and Natural Gas Commission Ltd (ONGC) 'unconditional support' and exemption from shutdowns so that the company can carry out its operations in the northeastern state in an uninterrupted manner.11:31 PM on August 22

Vijender congratulated for Olympic win

Congratulations for boxer Vijender Kumar for winning a bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics came from President Pratibha Patil, Vice-President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday.11:01 PM on August 22

Exhibitors, distributors to boycott 'Kuselan' producers

Tamil superstar Rajnikant may have promised Rs.100 million compensation to distributors of his box office flop 'Kuselan', but exhibitors and distributors Friday announced a non-cooperation movement against the film's producers and the actor.11:00 PM on August 22

Tata's claim of waterlogged farmland denied

The farmers' group that is opposing Tata's Nano car project in Singur near here has said Ratan Tata's claim that the contested land that was given to them for their plant was not cultivatable most of the year due to waterlogging was not true.8:31 PM on August 22

New electronics park proposed in Kerala

The Kerala government will set up an electronics park in Kasargod district, state Industries Minister Elamaram Kareem said here Friday.7:30 PM on August 22

Shehnai maestro Bismillah Khan's second death anniversary observed

In an effort to make Indian classical music more popular among the youth, a disciple of legendary shehnai player Ustad Bismillah Khan held a concert here on his second death anniversary, complete with some rare musical instruments.6:32 PM on August 22

High court dismisses GSM telecom operators' petition

The Delhi High Court Friday dismissed the petition filed by GSM operators to quash the telecom regulator's permission to grant dual spectrum to CDMA operators under the same licence.6:03 PM on August 22

Bhiwani coach to get Rs.2.5 mn reward

The Haryana government Friday announced that Jagdish Singh, who coached Akhil Kumar, Vijender Kumar and Jitender Kumar for the Beijing Olympics, will be given a reward of Rs.2.5 million for producing world-class boxers.4:02 PM on August 22

Bhiwani comes to a standstill during Vijender's bout

Life in this Haryana town came to a virtual standstill Friday as hundreds gathered in front of television sets to watch local lad Vijender Kumar fight for a boxing silver in the Beijing Olympics.3:00 PM on August 22

Earthquake rumour triggers panic in Andhra Pradesh

Rumours of an earthquake sparked off by messages and phone calls sent people scurrying out of their homes in various Andhra Pradesh districts early Friday.1:30 PM on August 22

IPhone: The super brand of the decade

It's the coolest design on the planet. It's the super brand of the decade. And it has come to India - at midnight. The iPhone, like so many things Mac, defies logic.1:01 PM on August 22

American Express Business Travel Reports Strong Growth in Asia Pacific

New Wins up 33%; Sales up 36% for first half of 2008 Advisory Services drive $1 million of savings for clients YTD; Introduces industry leading online innovations11:39 AM on August 22

Equity markets start in the red

Indian equity markets, which opened marginally lower Friday following weak Asian cues, were in the red in initial trade. Power, capital goods and realty stocks were under selling pressure.11:01 AM on August 22

'Bigg Boss' host Shilpa Shetty hurt over Rakhi Sawant's allegation

This week has been really tough on actress Shilpa Shetty, who is hosting the second season of 'Bigg Boss'. First Jade Goody's traumatic adieu and then item girl Rakhi Sawant's allegation that a contestant on the show has been changed because of her manoeuvres.9:30 AM on August 22