Mumbai News

Actor Shakti Kapoor's son among 240 held in rave party

Bollywood actor Shakti Kapoor's son Siddhant Kapoor was among 240 youths, including 38 women, detained after the police raided a rave party early Monday morning.9:30 PM on October 06

Being paired with Rekha should be interesting: Rishi Kapoor

Rishi Kapoor is taking it slow right now, with only a few films on the floor, one being Raj Kanwar's 'Sadiyaan' (Centuries) which is the launch pad for Shatrughan Sinha's son Luv and also pairs Kapoor opposite Rekha.8:00 PM on October 06

Uneasy calm in Dhule after communal clashes

The situation in Dhule in north Maharashtra, which witnessed communal violence Sunday leading to four deaths and injuries to 122 people, was under control Monday, barring stray incidents of violence in a couple of pockets, a top police official said.7:00 PM on October 06

Mumbai Mantra acquires rights of 'Sorry Bhai'

Mumbai Mantra, the entertainment arm of auto major Mahindra and Mahindra (M and amp;M), has acquired the distribution rights of Pooja Film's new movie 'Sorry Bhai', a senior company official said here Monday.7:00 PM on October 06

BBC World News announces Travel India, a new six-part travel series

Mumbai, 6 October 2008: BBC World News today announces Travel India, a six-part series of journeys to India's spiritual sites, places of scenic beauty, urban business centres and underdeveloped rural areas. Presented by India's popular cricketer presenter, Harsha Bhogle, the new series showcases contemporary India.6:05 PM on October 06

Multi Commodity Exchange to start currency futures Tuesday

The Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) will launch currency futures trading from Tuesday to become the third stock exchange in the country after the National Stock Exchange and the Bombay Stock Exchange to do so.4:01 PM on October 06

Online auction of jewellery starts Tuesday

India is set to witness this October what Saffronart officials say is the first ever online auction of rare Indian jewellery and customised watches.4:00 PM on October 06

India's Sensex dips below 12,000 to two-year low

After opening on a weak note Monday, Indian equities plummeted Monday on fears of major pullout of funds by foreign institutional investors (FIIs) even as worries escalated over recession in the US economy and an overall global slowdown.1:32 PM on October 06

HCG sets up exclusive Centre for Breast Health in Bangalore

Digital mammogram facility inaugurated11:44 AM on October 06

Bank of Rajasthan revises NRE & FCNR rates

Bank of Rajasthan, one of the fastest growing, technology driven and customer friendly private sector bank, has announced revision in Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) deposits interest rates and Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Banks) FCNR (B) deposit interest rates with effect from October 01, 2008.11:44 AM on October 06

Indian equities open lower on fears of US meltdown

Fears of major pullout of funds by foreign institutional investors (FIIs) pulled Indian equities down Monday, even as worries escalated over recession in the US economy and an overall global slowdown.11:30 AM on October 06

Ranbir would have been a better choice for 'Karzzz': Himesh

Composer-singer-actor Himesh Reshammiya, who plays the lead role in the remake of the 1980s superhit 'Karz', admits Ranbir Kapoor would have been a better choice for the role and would have ensured the film's box office success.9:31 AM on October 06

Bollywood and movie merchandising - still a long way to go

Inspired by Hollywood, the Hindi film industry is beginning to go into film merchandising - introducing dolls, masks, key chains, school bags and T-shirts - and hopes to one day reap millions like in the West.9:30 AM on October 06

240 people detained, drugs seized in Mumbai rave party

Mumbai Police early Monday raided a rave party at a pub in Juhu area here and detained 240 young men and women after seizing a large quantity of drugs.9:30 AM on October 06

Tilt to project Imran in 'Kidnap' wrong: Sanjay Gadhvi

New kid on the block Imran Khan has got more space than seasoned actor Sanjay Dutt in the publicity campaign of just-released 'Kidnap'. The film's director, Sanjay Gadhvi, has termed it a wrong move and an example of how the industry worships the 'rising sun'.9:30 AM on October 06