India

Indian Stocks Extend Losing Streak; Nifty Slips Below 5700 Level

Indian stocks markets pared earlier gains and ended lower for a straight eighth session on Friday, with the Nifty falling below 5700 level, weighed down by weakness in power, realty, metal and PSU sector shares

Aug 2, 2013

Shah Rukh Khan's 'Chennai Express' Derailed? Rohit Shetty Meets Raj Thackeray

It seems Shah Rukh Khan's "Chennai Express" has received green signal from the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) after director Rohit Shetty met Raj Thackeray over the threat by the outfit's film wing to obstruct the release of the much-awaited film.

Aug 2, 2013

Real Madrid Transfer News: World Record Deal for Gareth Bale?

After their £81m bid was turned down, Real Madrid have reportedly placed a fresh world record bid for Tottenham's Gareth Bale, and this time it could happen.

Aug 2, 2013

Box Office Collection: 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' Crosses ₹95 Crore in 3 Weeks

"Bhaag Milkha Bhaag", a tribute to Indian athlete Milkha Singh, continues to dominate theatres in India even its third week.

Aug 2, 2013

Smart Namo 6.5-inch Full HD Phablet with Quad-Core Processor to Launch in September for ₹21,111

After announcing the 5.0-inch Samat Namo smartphone, Gujarat based company Namo (Narendra Modi and Next Generation Android Mobile Odyssey) is now prepping to launch a 6.5-inch phablet variant of the device with a price-tag of ₹21,111.

Aug 2, 2013

US Embassies to Shut Down in Muslim Nations on Possible Terror Threats

In a precautionary move, the United States has decided to shut down its embassies temporarily in Islamic countries, particularly the Middle-East, over 'credible and serious' terror threats against overseas American diplomats.

Aug 2, 2013

'B.A.Pass' Review Roundup: Critics Give Thumbs Up

Bollywood's latest release "B.A. Pass" starring Shilpa Shukla of "Chak De!" fame has hit the screens with average ratings from critics.

Aug 2, 2013

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Mamata Banerjee Wants a World Trade Centre in West Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her state finance minister Amit Mitra met top business leaders in Mumbai on Friday. She briefed them about her ambitious plan to build the next World Trade Centre in the Kolkata capital of the state.

Aug 2, 2013

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Sri Lanka vs. South Africa T20 Preview: Live Streaming Information for T20 Series

Sri Lanka will host South Africa at Colombo for the first T20 international of the series on 2 August.

Aug 2, 2013

UK Rejects Salman Khan's Visa, 'Kick' Shooting Stalled

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was caught up in trouble as his UK visa application has been rejected, probably on the lines of a court case in connection with the 2002 hit-and run incident.

Aug 2, 2013

Sony Xperia i1 aka Honami Images Leaked Again Ahead of Launch

Sony's upcoming flagship smartphone Xperia i1 aka Honami has been making headlines, with its specifications and purported images being leaked out periodically.

Aug 2, 2013

Malaysia: Hopes Rise as Abducted Cousins' Photo Surfaces after 8 Months

A photo of two Malaysian nationals who were abducted last November by a Filipino terror group has surfaced, leading to the possibility that the duo might still be alive.

Aug 2, 2013

Syrian Islamists Ban Croissant over Reference to 'Colonial Oppression'

A Sharia law committee in the rebellious region of the Syrian city of Aleppo has issued a fatwa banning croissants, saying they symbolise colonial oppression.

Aug 2, 2013