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Akshay Kumar And Katrina Kaif In Singh Is King

Singh Is King is an upcoming Hindi film starring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif in lead roles. About 75% of the movie was shot in Australia, around the Gold Coast region and Brisbane using an Australian production team . The film is scheduled to be released on August 8, 2008.  The film, titled Singh Is King , will have Akshay playing a Punjabi again. However, Shah will not direct this movie. Rather, Anees Bazmee has been roped in to don the director’s cap.There were reports recentl
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pol demi | 7/23/2008 5:38:00 AM Comment(0) Email to friend
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Indira Gandhi comes alive on new TV show

The trials and tribulations in the life of India's late prime minister Indira Gandhi will come alive on the small screen as a new series based on her will be launched soon on Hindi entertainment channel 9X. 'I feel privileged and proud to announce that we are bringing a major and unprecedented series titled 'Indira Gandhi' to television. It will be based on the story of the iconic, inspirational and extraordinary lady whose fate was entwined with the future of a billion people,' Indrani Mukerje
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Navin Kumar | 7/22/2008 10:28:00 PM Comment(0) Email to friend
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I've been made the next Amrish Puri: Yuri

After playing ruthless Mughal general Bairam Khan in 'Jodhaa Akbar' and with roles of a terrorist and a strict military officer in hand, Yuri says he is seen as the next Amrish Puri in the making. 'Media has made me the next Amrish Puri, so I have to be a bad guy now on screen. Majority of roles that he did were negative and now that people know me as a bad guy, I want them to remember me in the same image,' Yuri, who resembles Amrish Puri, told IANS on the sidelines of an event here. But Yuri
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Navin Kumar | 7/22/2008 10:25:00 PM Comment(0) Email to friend
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Fish may have taught us how to make a sound

Human speech skills and possibly all sound production in vertebrates could be traced back to similar abilities in fish, according to a study by US researchers. Researchers from Cornell University mapped developing brain cells in newly hatched midshipman fish larvae and compared them to those of other species and found that the neural network behind sound production in vertebrates could be traced back to an era long before the first animals ventured onto dry land. With laser-scanning confocal m
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Navin Kumar | 7/22/2008 10:23:00 PM Comment(0) Email to friend
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Tobacco plant may help treat cancer

US scientists have used the tobacco plant to 'grow' key components of a vaccine against lymphoma - a form of cancer. Researchers from Stanford University in California are using the plants as factories for an antibody chemical specific to the cells that cause follicular B-cell lymphoma, BBC News reported Wednesday. These antibodies are injected into a patient newly diagnosed with the disease, to 'prime' the body's immune system to attack any cell carrying them. If successful, this would mean t
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Navin Kumar | 7/22/2008 10:21:00 PM Comment(0) Email to friend
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New approach to make computer clicking faster, easier

University of Washington researchers have devised a way to enable computer software programmes to instantly adapt to vision and motor abilities of their users, which usually vary from person to person. The university team made a presentation on the new system, called Supple, at a meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence in Chicago on Tuesday. In a paper describing the system, the researcher said that their new approach to design would put each person through a
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Navin Kumar | 7/22/2008 10:19:00 PM Comment(0) Email to friend
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Soon, a device that allows objects to be controlled by your thoughts

Computers and devices controlled by humans will no longer be restricted to sci-fi movies and cartoons, for a group of Brit researchers are trying to turn science fiction writers' vision into reality with a device that allows objects to be manipulated with brain waves. Developed at Essex University, it is already possible to play simple computer games with the prototype. This hat shaped device can tell the computer to move an object around a screen or a robot around a room just by imagining a m
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Navin Kumar | 7/22/2008 10:18:00 PM Comment(0) Email to friend
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Researchers develop effective computer-controlled inhaler

Researchers at North Carolina State University in Raleigh have developed a computer-controlled inhaler that is far more effective than the traditional one. Inhaling a drug in aerosol form is an increasingly common way of treating cancers, AIDS, diabetes, and asthma, reports New Scientist. However, inhalers are notoriously inefficient because at best they deliver 20 percent of their load into the lungs and at worst, they deliver less than 5 percent. The rest gets left in the mouth and throat,
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Navin Kumar | 7/22/2008 10:16:00 PM Comment(0) Email to friend
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IBM opens service management center of excellence in Pune

IT major IBM on Tuesday announced the opening of the IBM Service Management Center of Excellence in India that will act as the regional hub for IBM Tivoli service management software and strategy. The center has been designed to develop specialised focus and skills in high value areas such as telecom, security, automation and asset management. "This first of its kind center has been established in Pune," an IBM statement said today. The center would be staffed by IBM service managem
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Navin Kumar | 7/22/2008 10:14:00 PM Comment(0) Email to friend
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Tri-Nations: Smith named as captain; Cross drafted in to replace Mortlock against New Zealand

George Smith was confirmed as stand-in captain of an Australian XV containing only one change for Saturday's Tri-Nations and Bledisloe Cup rugby international against New Zealand. Flanker Smith is standing in as captain for Stirling Mortlock, who failed to recover from a head-knock he sustained in last week's 16-9 win over World Cup winner South Africa in Perth. Ryan Cross was selected Wednesday to come into the midfield for his run-on debut in a direct replacement for Mortlock at outside cente
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Navin Kumar | 7/22/2008 10:12:00 PM Comment(0) Email to friend
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In Parliament we trust

UPA government survives a vote of confidence and dramatic allegations of horse-trading In the end, it proved easier than many political pundits had predicted. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's government on Tuesday evening won the crucial vote of confidence in the Lok Sabha after a rambunctious two-day debate that culminated in three Opposition MPs waiving aloft in the well of the House wads of cash that they claimed was allegedly paid to them for abstaining during the trust vote. The government
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Navin Kumar | 7/22/2008 10:08:00 PM Comment(0) Email to friend
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Malaria Turmoil In Mumbai

07/22/2008: Mumbai , India has reported cases of Malaria. The death toll from Malaria has been increasing over the past couple of days. More then 9 people have died over the last week because of Malaria. During a survey of F South and North wards, around 100 mosquito breeding spots were discovered. Lot of nearby construction sites have been found with water stagnation which is a breeding ground for mosquitos.
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Cool Breeze | 7/22/2008 6:50:00 PM Comment(0) Email to friend
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Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan In A Rift

Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan In A Rift Date: 07/22/2008: At a recent bash for Katrina Kaif ’s birthday, Bollywood stars Salman Khan and Shahrukh Khan got into a little rift. Now we need to determine if this was planned or not?
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Cool Breeze | 7/22/2008 6:49:00 PM Comment(0) Email to friend
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Sony 16.4 Inch Wide Multimedia Notebook

07/22/2008: Sony Corp: has announced the availibility of a new multimedia notebook notebook. The new Vaio FW notebook, is also the first 16.4 inch laptop to hit the market and promises to enable consumers to view High Definition, Blu ray Disc, movies in a manner they are meant to be seen. The notebooks LCD is constructed with a 16:9 aspect ratio, which is standard used while shooting HD movies. The notebook will be powered by new Intel Centrino 2 technology, with more energy efficiency and perf
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Cool Breeze | 7/22/2008 6:49:00 PM Comment(0) Email to friend
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Shahid Kapoor And Vidya Balan In Kismat Konnection

Kismat Konnection, as the title says is all about Kismat. The movie marks the return of veteran director Aziz Mirza (Yes Boss, Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, Chalte Chalte, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani). The one common feature in every Aziz Mirza film has been Shahrukh Khan but for the role of Raj Malhotra in Kismat Konnection, Aziz wanted someone about 15 years younger to SRK. Shahid Kapoor was roped in; Vidya Balan was signed opposite Shahid. There was a lot of curiosity around the lead pair, for mos
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singh is king | 7/22/2008 4:51:00 AM Comment(0) Email to friend
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Batman nears $200mn after first weekend

t turns out Batman is more of a superhero than first thought. The latest installment in the Caped Crusader franchise, "The Dark Knight," enhanced its status as the biggest movie opening of all time at the North American box office, according to final data issued on Monday by its distributor, Warner Bros. Pictures. The film grossed $158.355 million during its first three days of release across the United States and Canada -- a $3 million improvement over Sunday's estimate from the Tim
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Navin Kumar | 7/21/2008 10:29:00 PM Comment(0) Email to friend
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SA beat England by 10 wkts; lead series 1-0

Stuart Broad’s defiant batting ensured that England make South Africa bat in fourth innings. However, the third Test fifty from Broad, failed to stop Proteas victory as they romped home with 10 wickets in hand. England, who made 203 on Friday, were dismissed for 327 in their second innings shortly before the close on the fourth day, leaving South Africa needing only nine runs to win. South Africa's winning performance was dominated by centuries from AB de Villiers (174) and Ashwell
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Navin Kumar | 7/21/2008 10:24:00 PM Comment(0) Email to friend
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Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Bengali director Tapan Sinha

  New Delhi, July 21: Veteran Bengali film director Tapan Sinha will receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2006. Sinha, 84, who has won 19 national film awards in various categories apart from winning laurels in various international film festivals, would be given a Swarna Kamal, cash prize of Rs.10 lakh and a shawl by the President Pratibha Devi Sin
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Navin Kumar | 7/21/2008 10:17:00 PM Comment(0) Email to friend
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Hrithik turns singer for home production ‘Kites’!

Mumbai, July 21: Hrithik Roshan fans have yet another reason to fall for the actor. After making the nation swoon over his dancing, Hrithik recently turned a singer for his upcoming flick ‘Kites’. Joining the league of stars like Big B, Aamir, SRK, Sanjay and other B-Town biggies, who have done playback for their films, Hrithik has sung a big number in the movie. A tabloid reveals that the song is in ‘English’. Rakesh Roshan’s home production &
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Navin Kumar | 7/21/2008 10:14:00 PM Comment(0) Email to friend
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Soundarya all set to direct super daddy-Rajinikanth

Chennai, July 21: After taking the nation by a storm in ‘Shivaji-The Boss’, superstar Rajinikanth is all set to woo millions across the globe once again as he begins shooting for ‘Sultan’, one of the most expensive animated flicks to be made in the history of Indian cinema. The film that is a mythology based 3D animation flick will see daughter Soundarya directing papa, Rajinikanth. Speaking to a news daily about the flick, Soundarya said, "First
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Navin Kumar | 7/21/2008 10:11:00 PM Comment(0) Email to friend
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The cold war between Two Superstar Salman and Shah Rukh Khaan

The cold war between Two Superstar Salman and Shah Rukh Khaan

The two superstars were caught in a war of words on the July 16 party that Salman threw for current girlfriend Katrina, which later turned ugly.Salman was reportedly instigating Shah Rukh from the beginning of the party by speaking about their reality shows - Dus Ka Dum and Kya aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain? respectively. Salman claimed that his show Dus Ka Dum had garnered more TRPs than Shah Rukh's, said sources. Salman scoffed at Shah Rukh by saying that in spite of being a super star he c
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pol demi | 7/21/2008 7:29:00 AM Comment(0) Email to friend
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Winning at Olympics my next goal: Saina Nehwal

  She is young, she is energetic and above all, she is a brilliant badminton player. At just 18 years of age, Saina Nehwal is already being dubbed as the female version of former All England Champion Pullela Gopichand. Having recently broken into the top 20 of the women’s world rankings, Saina is now completely focussed on giving her best shot at winning a medal at the upcoming Beijing Olympics.
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Navin Kumar | 7/20/2008 10:13:00 PM Comment(0) Email to friend
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Those were the best days of my life…

Being practical is a trait that one develops to cope up with life's harsh realities. Gone are the days when one could smile and in return get a free lollypop or an ice cream, when the common goal of stealing raw mangoes from the neighbourhood would unite all the foes in half-pants, when all the pockets in the dress would be full of home made knick knacks to chomp on during the two hour evening game break and finishing the day with small nap at the tuitions. Hmmm… My first initial stood
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Navin Kumar | 7/20/2008 10:11:00 PM Comment(0) Email to friend
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Genelia is single but not ready to mingle!

The astounding success of ‘Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na’ has surely put the young Genelia D’ Souza on cloud nine, who seems all set to take B-town by the storm. The sultry beauty, who remained unnoticed prior to the release of the film, has now become a face to reckon with cashing upon her bubbly girl next door image. In an exclusive chat with Tanu Talwar of Spicezee.com, the angel faced diva spoke about her life, love, career and the newly
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Navin Kumar | 7/20/2008 10:07:00 PM Comment(0) Email to friend
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‘Hrithik Roshan is the Brad Pitt of India’

The publication has stated that ‘Hrithik Roshan is the Brad Pitt of India’. The article was in clear reference to Rakesh Roshan’s forthcoming international film project ‘Kites’. The film will see Hrithik sharing screen space with Brazilian model Barbara Mori and B-town chick Kangana Ranaut. The film is set to be directed by Anurag Basu, an
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Navin Kumar | 7/20/2008 10:02:00 PM Comment(0) Email to friend
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Life on Mars is established

Ancient highlands of Mars contained clay like minerals and the planet was persistently moist Pasadena: There is fresh evidence pointing to life on Mars in the distant past, US scientists claim. In two new studies, the scientists report that Mars once hosted vast lakes, flowing rivers and a variety of other wet environments that had the "potential to support life". They reached this conclusion on the basis of data from the Compact Reconnaissance Imaging Spectrometer for Mars (CRISM
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Navin Kumar | 7/20/2008 9:59:00 PM Comment(0) Email to friend
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Dhoni creates awareness about AIDS

Dhoni creates awareness about AIDS Ranchi: India's one day cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has taken on a different role here, recording a message as part of an AIDS awareness campaign.   Dhoni, popularly known as Mahi, spoke of the need to combat AIDS and to promote anti-polio programmes. In a short film, he also exhorted children to study and desist from leaving school.   Praising Dhoni's
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Navin Kumar | 7/20/2008 9:55:00 PM Comment(0) Email to friend
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Amrita Arora On Cover Of Maxim India July 2008 Issue

Amrita Arora On Cover Of Maxim India July 2008 Issue Date: 07/19/2008: Amrita Arora gave a great phoot to Maxim for the July 2008 edition of Maxim India . The photos will be part of the Maxim India July 2008 edition.
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Cool Breeze | 7/19/2008 6:06:00 PM Comment(0) Email to friend
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India's new squash hope Dipika Pallikal

Dipika Pallikal - India's new squash hope Dipika Rebecca Pallikal born on 21 September 1991.she  is a talented squash player from Chennai who is fast emerging as a squash superstar. Dipika has been steadily gaining points in the junior circuit and she recently won the Asian junior championship in Singapore. She has the rare distinction of being the first Indian Squash player to be ranked No. 1 in the European and Asian Squash Ranking (under 15 category).  “It was a really good
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singh is king | 7/18/2008 2:43:00 AM Comment(0) Email to friend
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The People Living on the Edge.........

   Above are of a tiny town by the name of castellfollit de la roca in Spain,an incredible looking stretch of houses that all seem to be restingon a single ridge of rock. Wow. Welcome to ronda , a beautiful city in southern Spain which is split in two by el tajo gorge. As a result, certain buildings have been perched on the edge of the gorge's verticall walls, enormous cliffs bridged by the 200 year old peunte neuvo. Now, although living on the edge of that gigantic 130m crac
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singh is king | 7/18/2008 2:06:00 AM Comment(0) Email to friend
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