Circus Avenue

Everything you need to know about Circus Avenue: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Circus Avenue: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Shoplifting arrest was 'best thing,' says Winona Ryder

May 19, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Melbourne, May 19 (ANI): Winona Ryder, who was arrested in December 2001 for shoplifting at Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills, has finally opened up about her brush with the law and how it forced her to take a much-needed break from acting.

Ban on wild animals brings down circus industry

May 15, 2013 at 5:26 PM

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), May 15 (ANI): Artists associated with India's circus industry have expressed their distress over a ban on the use of wild animals, claiming that half of the circus companies have shut their operations.

Indo-Canadian realtor charged with theft

May 15, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Toronto, May 15 (IANS) An Indo-Canadian real estate agent has been charged with stealing from listed homes he claimed he was showing to potential clients in the city of Brampton in the Canadian province of Ontario.

Claudia game for more 'Balma'

May 8, 2013 at 2:16 PM

Mumbai May 8 (IANS) German model-actress Claudia Ciesla, who featured in hit item number "Balma" in Akshay Kumar-starrer "Khiladi 786", is open to do more such songs, but on a condition.

Two lions brought to Oz pub for photoshoot

May 8, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Melbourne, May 8 (ANI): Patrons at Thebarton's Southwark Hotel in Adelaide were left shocked when a pair of lions arrived at the pub.

Singer Mauli Dave to release first single soon

May 4, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) Playback singer Mauli Dave, who recently sang "Aaja meri jaan" for Kangna Ranaut in the film "I Love NY", plans to release her first single very soon. She says the track reflects her real persona.

President gives away 60th National Film Awards

May 3, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Talent from the Indian movie industry received awards from President Pranab Mukherjee at the 60th National Film Awards across various categories here Friday. Veteran actor Pran was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke award, but the 93-year-old couldn't make it to the event.

John anxious, excited about 'Shootout At Wadala'

May 2, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Actor John Abraham, who plays gangster Manya Surve in "Shootout At Wadala", hopes his hard work in the movie pays off. He is anxious about the film's release Friday.

Sikhs display traditional martial arts at annual parade in New York

April 28, 2013 at 5:32 PM

New York, April 28 (ANI): Scores of Sikhs participated in their 26th annual parade here over the weekend, with an aim to spread awareness about Sikhism, the Sikh martial arts and an exhibition of sword dancing during the 'Nagar Kirtan'.

Woman encounters 'The Hangover' like scene with tiger in bathroom

April 23, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Melbourne, Apr. 23 (ANI): In a scenario reminiscent of the comedy movie 'The Hangover,' a woman came face-to-face with an escaped tiger in the bathroom.

Indian woman in Bahrain with burn injuries stable

April 22, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Dubai, April 22 (IANS) The condition of an Indian woman in Bahrain, who sustained severe burn injuries during a clash between police and protesters April 19, is said to be improving, reports said Monday.

I can take jokes on myself: Arbaaz Khan

April 18, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) Mostly seen in serious or grey roles in films like "Fashion" and "Hulchul", Arbaaz Khan will now be seen as a judge on the 16th season of "Comedy Circus". He is confident that he can take jokes on himself as he has a good sense of humour.

'Arundhati' Sonu Sood's most difficult film (Movie Snippets) (With Image)

April 17, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Remembering his 2009 Telugu blockbuster "Arundhati", actor Sonu Sood said he had a tough time shooting for the film.

Arbaaz prepared to field personal jokes on 'Comedy Circus'

April 17, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) "At times jokes will be cracked on my personality or work and I am prepared for all that," says actor-filmmaker Arbaaz Khan who will join Archana Puran Singh as co-judge on the new season of comedy show "Comedy Circus". He is replacing his younger brother Sohail.

I get paid so much, I will laugh: Archana Puran Singh

April 17, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Actress Archana Puran Singh, who has been judging "Comedy Circus" for six years, says she enjoys it because it is a "very well paid job" and she is "laughing all the way to the bag".

Hussain Kuwajerwala ready for Bollywood debut with 'Shree'

April 14, 2013 at 3:08 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (ANI): Telly actor Husaain Kuwajerwala is all set to make his B-Town debut, after a successful stint on the small screen, with director Rajesh Bachchani's small budget movie 'Shree'.

Roshni Chopra wants to host dance reality show next

April 14, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) After hosting "Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur", "Comedy Circus Teen Ka Tadka" and "India's Got Talent", now Roshni Chopra is eyeing a dance show.

Two passionate people make great team: 'Shree' director

April 11, 2013 at 7:16 PM

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) First time director Rajesh Bachchani enjoyed working with TV actor Hussain Kuwajerwala in "Shree" because he feels both of them exude same passion and determination.

India, Israel bonding over new cultural initiatives (With Image)

April 10, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Israel and India are creating new cultural synergy with exchanges in theatre and the arts. After the critically-acclaimed performance of "Stampenyu" - a play by celebrated Yiddish writer Shalom Aleichem in the national capital - the Jerusalem Train Theatre has brought "The Cube Circus", a contemporary experimental theatre to India.

I'm very happy to still be working, says Harrison Ford

April 3, 2013 at 4:28 PM

London, April 3 (ANI): Harrison Ford says that whether or not he gets to don Indiana Jones' fedora again, he's satisfied just to have acting jobs.

Marilyn Monroe's suicidal letter, John Lennon's angry message up for auction

March 30, 2013 at 12:10 PM

New York, March 30 (ANI): Marilyn Monroe's suicidal letter to mentor Lee Strasberg, Dwight D. Eisenhower's heartfelt missives to his wife during World War II and John Lennon's angry message for Paul McCartney are among hundreds of historical documents being offered in an online auction.

100pc crocodile skin T-shirt on sale for $91,500!

March 29, 2013 at 4:02 PM

New York, Mar 29 (ANI): Hermes'100 percent crocodile skin T-shirt has been put for sale at the luxury brand's Madison Avenue flagship.

Lot of pressure to look good in showbiz: Roshni Chopra (With Image)

March 28, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) Television actress Roshni Chopra, who lost 18 kg since the birth of her first child in November last year, says nowadays it's very important to be "skinny" or "size zero" for survival in showbiz.

LiLo not charged in NYC assault case

March 23, 2013 at 3:14 PM

Washington, March 23(ANI): New York City prosecutors will not be charging Lindsay Lohan for allegedly fighting at a Manhattan nightclub in November, her attorney has revealed.

Nawazuddin finds an admirer in Bipasha

March 22, 2013 at 4:26 PM

Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) Bipasha Basu, who has worked with National Award-winning actor Nawazuddin Sidiqqui in her latest release "Aatma", says she is proud of working with the credible actor that he is.

Even National Award can't put Nawazuddin under pressure

March 22, 2013 at 1:06 PM

Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who received a special mention at the 60th National Film Awards for four films, says there won't be any pressure on him even after such a big honour.

Bollywood, regional films share credits at National Awards (Round-up)

March 18, 2013 at 8:33 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) A healthy mix of Bollywood, southern, Marathi and Bengali cinema took away the accolades at the 60th National Film Awards, announced here Monday. Movies with offbeat themes and unconventional treatment shone the brightest.

13 National Film Awards for Malayalam movies

March 18, 2013 at 8:17 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 18 (IANS) Malayalam films did not win any of major National Film Awards, but they jointly secured 13 awards.

'Paan Singh Tomar' wins best feature film National Award

March 18, 2013 at 4:09 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Critically acclaimed "Paan Singh Tomar" was named the best feature film of 2012 in the 60th National Film Awards announced here Monday.

UK town council to ban apostrophes from new street names

March 16, 2013 at 12:22 PM

London, Mar 16 (ANI): The Mid Devon District Council has outraged guardians of the English language by proposing to ban apostrophes from new street names - as one of a number of measures aimed at "reducing potential confusion."

Del Castillo, Rodriguez to take part in charity auto race

March 16, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Miami, March 16 (IANS/EFE) Actresses Kate del Castillo and Michelle Rodriguez and pop singer Cristian Castro will be among the celebrities taking part in a charity auto race April 20 in Long Beach, California, to benefit children battling serious illnesses, organizers said in a statement.

Drug smuggler's pharmacist associate arrested (Lead, Changing dateline)

March 11, 2013 at 2:59 PM

Chandigarh, March 11 (IANS) Police have arrested a pharmacist who used to conduct authenticity tests of drugs for international drug smugglers from Ludhiana in Punjab, police sources said.

Lib Dem councillor hosted 'sex parties' in UK home

March 7, 2013 at 1:15 PM

London, Mar. 7 (ANI): An investigation has been launched in London to probe reports that a Liberal Democrat councillor was hosting sex parties at his home.

Will Smith's son Jaden 'dating' Kim Kardashian's sister

March 6, 2013 at 2:19 PM

London, Mar. 6 (ANI): Will Smith's actor son Jaden is reportedly in a relationship with Kim Kardashian's younger sister Kylie Jenner.

Men find sports more exciting than sex

February 25, 2013 at 2:19 PM

London, Feb. 25 (ANI): 46 percent of men in the UK placed sports at the top of the things that sets their heart racing while sex was ranked second, a study has revealed.

Brit dominatrix turns dungeon into Fifty Shades inspired playroom

February 22, 2013 at 2:13 PM

London, Feb. 22 (ANI): A dominatrix from the UK, has transformed her so-called dungeon into a replica of Christian Grey's Red Room Of Pain - just as featured in the erotic 'Fifty Shades' trilogy - and is renting it out to couples craving an edgier sexual experience at 263 pounds.

Bengali language 'Martyrs' Day' observed

February 21, 2013 at 3:46 PM

Kolkata, Feb 21 (IANS) West Bengal Thursday observed the Language Martyrs Day to pay homage to those who died for the cause of Bengali language in Dhaka in 1952.

Taj Mahotsava opens, Akhilesh absent

February 20, 2013 at 12:01 AM

Agra, Feb 19 (IANS) The annual ten-day cultural extravaganze Taj Mahotsava was inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh's Tourism Minister Om Prakash Singh Tuesday evening in the absence of Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav for whom the festival was postponed for a day.

US diplomat's car crushes Pakistani to death

February 15, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Islamabad, Feb 15 (IANS) One person died and another was injured when a US embassy vehicle knocked them down in Islamabad, the embassy confirmed Friday in a statement

'Rishta.com' was most satisfying, but didn't get TRPs: Shruti Seth (With Image)

February 10, 2013 at 5:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) YRF Television came out with an interesting bouquet of shows on the small screen and "Rishta.com" was one of them. Shruti Seth, who played the female lead in the serial, says that despite being well-conceptualised, it didn't get the kind of TRPs they were hoping for.

Original Iwo Jima monument to go under the hammer

February 9, 2013 at 2:35 PM

New York, Feb. 9 (ANI): A 12 1/2-foot-tall statue of the iconic raising of the US flag at Iwo Jima in 1945 is expected to fetch about 1.8 million dollars this month at a New York auction dedicated to World War II artifacts.

Tommy Hilfiger excited for New York Fashion Week (With Image)

February 8, 2013 at 3:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) International designer Tommy Hilfiger is looking forward to his show at Park Avenue Armory as part of the ongoing New York Fashion Week (NYFW) and says the place has a distinct charm.

SRK misses Delhi winter, says 'good to be back'

February 8, 2013 at 12:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) His love for acting took him to Mumbai, but Shah Rukh Khan, who was born and brought up in Delhi, misses the capital's winter.

Circus trainer mauled to death by tiger

February 6, 2013 at 9:31 PM

London, Feb 6 (IANS) A circus animal trainer was mauled to death by a Royal Bengal tiger during a performance in Mexico.

Small screen's 'Gangubai' loves shooting

February 4, 2013 at 12:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Child actress Saloni Daini, who became a popular face after winning comedy reality show "Chhote Miyan", says shooting doesn't tire her out, and that she knows how to handle a situation if anything goes wrong.

Stop playing woman, son told Ali Asgar

February 3, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Mumbai, Feb 3 (IANS) "Jeannie Aur Juju" came as a respite for Ali Asgar, who had enough of playing woman on the small screen. Not only that, donning the garb of a woman spelled trouble for his school going son too.

Live audience most satisfying: Shruti Seth

January 28, 2013 at 12:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Actress Shruti Seth, who often hosts TV shows as well as award functions, admits she loves achoring. She says there isn't anything more satisfactory than to interact with a live audience.

Larry Hagman's $5.2m Santa Monica beachfront penthouse up for sale

January 22, 2013 at 4:16 PM

London, Jan 22 (ANI): After passing away last November from a year long battle with cancer, Larry Hagman's estates in Santa Monica and Ojai, California have been sitting unused.

Obama recreates history with second term

January 21, 2013 at 10:56 PM

Washington, Jan 21 (IANS) Four years after making history as the first African-American president of the US with a promise of "hope and change", Barack Obama Monday renewed his oath to take the nation "forward" over the next four.

Everything looks same on TV: Shruti Seth

January 21, 2013 at 11:36 AM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Actress Shruti Seth, best remembered as Jia, the girl with magical powers in the TV show "Shararat", says Indian television shows are clones of each other.

Dr. King's son says family 'honoured' as Obama prepares to take oath on father's Bible

January 20, 2013 at 4:30 PM

Washington, Jan. 20 (ANI): When US President Barack Obama takes his oath on Sunday, he will be using two Bibles - one that was owned by Abraham Lincoln, and one that belonged to Martin Luther King, Jr.

US filmmaker on trail of 'Black Russians'

January 18, 2013 at 11:21 AM

Washington, Jan 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) As a young girl growing up in the Soviet Union, New York-based filmmaker Yelena Demikovsky was captivated by "The Circus", a 1936 Stalin-era musical about a white American circus performer and her illegitimate black son who find racial harmony and acceptance in the Soviet Union.

Man charged with spitting on Secret Service agent guarding Obama's Chicago home

January 15, 2013 at 11:29 AM

Washington, Jan. 15 (ANI): A Hyde Park man has been accused of spitting at the face of a Secret Service agent guarding President Barack Obama's Chicago home last month.

'Gangster Squad': glossy, synthetic (IANS Movie Review)

January 12, 2013 at 8:01 PM

Film: "Gangster Squad"; Actors: Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, Sean Penn, Emma Stone, Robert Patrick, Micheal Pena, Anthony Mackie, Giovanni Ribisi, Nick Nolte and Mireille Enos; Director: Ruben Fleischer; Rating: **1/2

Kanye treats Kim to Paris vacation

January 9, 2013 at 1:05 PM

Paris, Jan 9 (IANS) Rapper Kanye West has taken his three months pregnant girlfriend Kim Kardashian for a vacation to Paris to celebrate their baby news.

Youth's suicide provokes protests in Kolkata

January 4, 2013 at 11:11 PM

Kolkata, Jan 4 (IANS) Hundreds of people took out a candle-light vigil in south Kolkata to protest the suicide of a social activist who was allegedly framed by police after he helped a minor who was raped to lodge a complaint against a local strongman.

Nine people shot in New York City just five hours into 2013

January 2, 2013 at 12:05 PM

Washington, Jan. 2 (ANI): Nine people have been shot in the New York City since the city welcomed in 2013, police said.

Small screen offers big entertainment in 2013

January 1, 2013 at 8:37 AM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The Indian small screen is ready with its dose of entertainment for the new year. Watch out for new concepts, storylines and fresh seasons of popular shows in 2013.

Oz great Neil Harvey's bronze statue to be placed outside MCG

December 27, 2012 at 2:53 PM

Sydney, Dec 27(ANI): One of Australia's finest batsman, Neil Harvey's bronze statue will be placed outside the Melbourne Cricket Ground next year in the latest episode of the Avenue of Legends.

Chantelle Houghton shops for sexy lingerie

December 24, 2012 at 3:01 PM

London, Dec. 24 (ANI): Chantelle Houghton was spotted browsing sexy underwear in a lingerie store recently.

Buckets of vodka save circus elephants from freezing to death

December 16, 2012 at 3:34 PM

London, Dec. 16 (ANI): Circus keepers saved two elephants from dying in minus 41C Siberian blizzard by giving them buckets of Russian vodka to drink.

LiLo 'plays groupie' for The Wanted

December 8, 2012 at 4:36 PM

New York, Dec. 8 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan has a new off-screen role - as a groupie of the English-Irish boy band The Wanted.

Seven circus tigers poisoned in Russia

December 5, 2012 at 7:48 AM

Moscow, Dec 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The untimely demise of seven young tigers training to be stars at a Russian circus could have been due to poisoning, their trainers said.

Friends worried about Lohan

December 4, 2012 at 1:32 PM

Los Angeles, Dec 4 (IANS) Actress Lindsay Lohan's close friends are worried about her and feel she is on a downward spiral.

2ltrs a vodka a day drinker LiLo insists she doesn't need rehab

December 3, 2012 at 5:08 PM

London, December 3 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan, who made headlines after it emerged that she is allegedly sinking two bottles of vodka a day, is apparently refusing even though she has been charged with misdemeanour assault after allegedly hitting a woman in a Manhattan night club.

Britney Spears' lookalike earns 300,000 pounds a year

December 3, 2012 at 1:16 PM

London, December 3 (ANI): A pretty blonde from England, who makes heads turn while walking down the street in her local town, makes a living as a Britney Spears lookalike.

Max George defends Lindsay Lohan

December 3, 2012 at 7:16 AM

Los Angeles, Dec 3 (IANS) Singer Max George says the scuffle between actress Lindsay Lohan and fortune teller Tiffany Mitchell has been blown out of proportion.

Vanessa Williams feels her career is over

December 1, 2012 at 4:03 PM

New York, Dec 1 (IANS) Actress Vanessa Williams is worried her career is over.

Lohan needs help, says her assistant

December 1, 2012 at 5:59 AM

New York, Dec 1 (IANS) Lindsay Lohan's personal assistant feels the troubled actress is in desperate need of help.

LiLo arrested for 'punching woman' in nightclub over boyband heartthrob

November 30, 2012 at 11:13 AM

London, Nov 30 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan has been arrested after allegedly punching a blonde psychic at a New York nightclub in the early hours of Thursday morning, in a row over Max George from The Wanted.

Lindsay arrested for assault

November 29, 2012 at 7:19 PM

New York, Nov 29 (IANS) Actress Lindsay Lohan has been arrested on charges of an alleged altercation with a woman at a nightclub here.

UK stuntman breaks world record for swallowing knives

November 22, 2012 at 2:02 PM

London, Nov 22 (ANI): A sword swallower from Isle of Wight, England has broken a world record by plunging two curved knives down his throat.

US man sentenced to 3 years prison after his dog mauls cat

November 18, 2012 at 7:07 PM

Fort Lauderdale, Nov 18 (ANI): A US man was reportedly sentenced to prison after he was found guilty of allowing his dog to attack a cat.

Lucy Liu was tomboy

November 8, 2012 at 1:06 AM

Los Angeles, Nov 8 (IANS) Actress Lucy Liu says she grew up as a tomboy, and so she is easily charmed by men who praise her good looks.

Obama campaign office makes final push to drive up turnout

November 6, 2012 at 11:52 AM

Chicago, Nov 6 (IANS) "I'm calling with President Obama's grassroots campaign... We wanted to remind you about the upcoming election on Tuesday, Nov. 6." For up to six hours a day, Jennifer Beasley, a blonde volunteer at a Chicago office of US President Barack Obama's re-election campaign, made hundreds of phone calls like this to voters in Illinois and neighbouring states via a computer-based automatic dialing system.

'Dressed-down' Tamara Ecclestone shops til she drops in NY

November 3, 2012 at 1:35 PM

London, November 3 (ANI): Tamara Ecclestone, whose favourite pastimes if undoubtedly shopping, looked positively thrilled as she indulged in a bit of retail therapy in New York City.

Man held after climbing Russian embassy fence

October 26, 2012 at 5:58 PM

Washington, Oct 26 (IANS) A man who scaled the fence of the Russian embassy to flee police after crashing his car has been arrested.

'The New Yorker' endorses Obama

October 23, 2012 at 1:59 PM

Washington, Oct. 23 (ANI): The New Yorker has announced its endorsement for President Barack Obama ahead of the 2012 presidential election.

America's 'greenest street' paved with 'smog-eating cement'

October 17, 2012 at 8:43 PM

Washington, October 17 (ANI): The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has recently unveiled "the greenest street in America", which is paved with smog-eating cement.

Donald Trump takes swipe at A-Rod for moving out of Trump World Tower

October 16, 2012 at 9:24 PM

New York, Oct 16 (ANI): Donald Trump took a dig at Alex Rodriguez's on-field struggles on Twitter because the Yankee is moving out of Trump Park Avenue.

India's star boxer Vijender moves to 81kg category

October 10, 2012 at 3:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Having suffered heartbreak in the London Games, Indian boxer Vijender Singh has now decided to shift from his pet 75kg category to 81kg for the World Championships to be held in Kazakhstan in 2013.

Beer loving Aussies disappear with 12 cartons of cans fallen from truck in 1min

October 9, 2012 at 4:36 PM

Melbourne, Oct 9 (ANI): Passersby in Australia took off with 12-cartons of beer in less than a minute after the crates fell off a truck in Surfers Paradise.

'Popular' Tyson greeted by scores of fans in Britain

October 8, 2012 at 5:07 PM

London, Oct 8(ANI): Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson was greeted by a large crowd of fans as he arrived in Britain to launch a new clothing range at Lillywhites sports department store in Piccadilly Circus.

The town where they still love Stalin

October 6, 2012 at 9:34 AM

Moscow, Oct 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The world may know him as a bloodthirsty Soviet dictator responsible for millions of deaths, but to many people in his hometown of Gori in eastern Georgia, Joseph Stalin was simply a local boy.

Most mobile phones still contain high levels of toxic chemicals hazardous to health, finds study

October 4, 2012 at 1:50 PM

Washington, Oct. 4 (ANI): Mobile phones still contain a large amount of toxic chemicals such as lead, mercury and cadmium that are hazardous to health and may also be carcinogenic, a new study has revealed.

Christian LaBella isn't going to get away with this, says LiLo

October 2, 2012 at 4:42 PM

New York, Oct 2 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan has vowed to get her revenge on the congressional aide, Christian LaBella, she had accused of choking her at the W Hotel on Park Avenue South in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Army general who led Operation Bluestar attacked in London

October 1, 2012 at 8:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Lt Gen (Retd) K.S. Brar, who led the army operation into the Golden Temple in June 1984, was injured after he was attacked in London, Indian officials confirmed here Monday.

Angry mob confronts Iranian diplomat in New York

September 27, 2012 at 7:22 PM

London, Sep 27 (IANS) An Iranian diplomat was escorted from a New York street by police after he was surrounded and threatened by angry protesters near the UN headquarters, a media report said.

Thailand aiming for 2014 Formula One slot

September 27, 2012 at 1:54 PM

New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Thailand could be well on the way to host a Formula One race in 2014.

French Loaf to salute Ilayaraja with 100 meter cake

September 27, 2012 at 1:14 PM

Chennai, Sep 27 (IANS) India's largest chain of bakers, The French Loaf, will create a 100 meter long photo cake of 1,000 kg by compiling 1,000 photographs of maestro Ilayaraja on it.

China Wal-Mart store fined

September 25, 2012 at 6:11 PM

Beijing, Sep 25 (IANS) A WalMart store in China has been fined 100,000 yuan (about $15,800) for a discount hoax, an official said Tuesday.

Eva Longoria goes apartment hunting with beau Mark Sanchez

September 24, 2012 at 2:27 PM

London, September 24 (ANI): Eva Longoria was spotted out and about with footballer boyfriend Mark Sanchez as they explored apartments on Park Avenue in New York on Saturday.

Vivek plans second production after 'Dekh Indian Circus'

September 24, 2012 at 1:31 PM

Mumbai, Sep 24 (IANS) Actor Vivek Oberoi, whose debut production "Dekh Indian Circus" earned accolades in the international circuit, plans to produce another film.

Bharti out of 'Jhalak....'

September 22, 2012 at 11:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) Comedian Bharti Singh, who surprised the judges with her dancing abilities in "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5", was eliminated from the dance reality show Saturday.

Iranian Prez allowed staying at posh NYC hotel as US judge rejects Israeli suicide-bombing victim's

September 22, 2012 at 2:03 PM

Washington, Sep 22 (ANI): Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been allowed to stay at a luxury New York hotel after a US judge rejected an Israeli suicide bombing victim's bid to claim the reservation made by the leader.

Aamir Ali choosy about reality shows (TV Snippets) (With Image)

September 21, 2012 at 5:15 PM

Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) Popular TV actor Aamir Ali says he is particular about being a part of reality shows, and would like to stay away from anything which gets into his personal space.

Indian hotelier Vikram Chatwal taking over NYC hotel

September 21, 2012 at 12:27 PM

New York, September 21 (ANI): The historic Plaza Hotel on Fifth Avenue is close to getting new fashionable partners as Indian hotelier Vikram Chatwal along with designer Tommy Hilfiger and restaurateur Sean Largotta are nearing a deal to take over it.

Akshay loves action hero tag more

September 18, 2012 at 12:13 PM

Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Bollywood's "Khiladi" Akshay Kumar loves action and comedy, but says he prefers being tagged as an action hero.

Sarah Jessica Parker's NYC townhouse on sale for $25M

September 14, 2012 at 5:16 PM

Washington, September 14 (ANI): Sarah Jessica Parker and his husband Matthew Broderick have put their New York City townhouse on the market for 25 million dollars.

White House underwent $86m two-year makeover only to emerge without much change!

September 14, 2012 at 5:00 PM

London, Sep 14 (ANI): The White House's West Wing may have emerged from a 86 million-dollar makeover that took two years to complete, but apparently it didn't seem as if anything about the landmark building had actually changed.