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BPCL, Army XI make Muruguppa final

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) survived a late challenge from Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC) for a 4-3 win en route to the final of the 85th All-India MCC-Murugappa hockey tournament here Saturday.9:00 PM on October 10

Big B to bring in birthday with family, Amar Singh, Ambanis

Amitabh Bachchan turns 67 Sunday and the Big B of Bollywood will celebrate the birthday at home with his family and a few close friends - politician Amar Singh, industrialist Anil Ambani and his wife Tina.8:02 PM on October 10

Meet Deepa Malik, a rallyist with a difference

Deepa Malik, who is competing in the 11th edition of what is arguably the world's highest and toughest motor rally - the Maruti Suzuki Raid-de-Himalaya - is a participant with a difference, being a paraplegic.7:00 PM on October 10

Cape Cobras set 194-run target for Otago Volts

Captain Andrew Puttick scored the maiden century of the Champions League Twenty20 as Cape Cobras made 193 for four in 20 overs against Otago Volts in a Group C match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here Saturday.6:00 PM on October 10

Neyveli Lignite seeks to commission 250 MW unit in Rajasthan

The state-run Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited (NLC) has sought the central government's permission to commission a 250-MW power project in Rajasthan, a company official said.4:32 PM on October 10

Julia in Pataudi market was an affair to remember

Not many residents of this town could catch a glimpse of Julia Roberts while she stayed at Pataudi Palace for over three weeks. But when the Hollywood actress finally stepped out into the market for a shoot, the crowds couldn't take their eyes off her!3:31 PM on October 10

Chhattisgarh to pump in Rs.19.64 bn to boost irrigation

The Chhattisgarh government will construct 27 irrigation projects at the cost of Rs.19.64 billion to boost agriculture production in the state.3:00 PM on October 10

Sensex falls 2.87 percent this week

A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets slipped 2.87 percent from its last weekly close as traders remained uncertain about the sustainability of a rally that has seen some scrip prices appreciate over 100 percent.2:02 PM on October 10

Death toll in Pakistan's Peshawar car blast rises to 52

The death toll of the Khyber Bazaar suicide blast in the northwest Pakistani city of Peshawar has reached 52 while a large number of victims are still under treatment in various hospitals, a local TV channel reported Saturday.12:31 PM on October 10

'Acid Factory' - stylish action, but loses the plot

Film: 'Acid Factory'; Cast: Irrfan Khan, Manoj Bajpai, Fardeen Khan, Dino Morea, Aftab Shivdasani, Danny Denzongpa, Dia Mirza; Director: Suparn Varma; Rating: *1/212:01 PM on October 10

I'll do important roles till 80 like Ashok Kumar: Amitabh

Amitabh Bachchan has never been busier. The Bollywood megastar, who turns 67 Monday, has three films lined up for release, is hosting a popular television reality show, is to walk the ramp for a top fashion event - and has no plans to retire in the near future.10:30 AM on October 10

Bollywood glamour will add to India Couture Week

It will be a six-day star-studded extravaganza. The second edition of the HDIL India Couture Week will see top notch Bollywood stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt and Saif Ali Khan walk the ramp for the fashion pageant that kicks off here Sunday.9:00 AM on October 10

Negative stories about Salman are all cooked up: Asin

Asin Thottumkal was told horror stories about Salman Khan when she signed 'London Dreams' opposite him. But all the misgivings were sorted out once she started shooting with him, Asin says and stresses that all negative stories about the superstar are 'cooked up'.8:00 AM on October 10

Inside Julia's vanity van: Simple and ethnic Indian

Hollywood actress Julia Roberts' love for simplicity and appreciation of Indian craft were more than evident inside her personal vanity van as she shot here for the movie 'Eat, Pray, Love'.8:00 AM on October 10

Bushrangers beat Daredevils in Champions League

Victoria Bushrangers beat Delhi Daredevils by seven wickets in a Group D match of the Champions League Twenty20 at the Ferzoeshah Kotla here Friday.11:31 PM on October 09