Archive for September 1st, 2008

Dinara Safina Cruises Through to Quarter Final of U.S. Open 2008

Russian tennis star Dinara Safina reached the quarter final of US Open 2008 as the sixth-seeded reeled off a straight set victory over German qualifier Anna-Lena Groenefeld 7-5, 6-0. The third round v…

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Posted by Biplob Kishore Deb on September 1st, 2008 in Sports | Comments Off

Microsoft cuts down 30% price over its Xbox 360 products

In order to get the customers in the upcoming holiday shopping season in Japan, Microsoft is going to offer price cuts over its Xbox 360 products.

In a media event held in Tokyo, Microsoft announce…

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Posted by Mehdi Hassan on September 1st, 2008 in Business, Technology | Comments Off

Novak Djokovic Progressed to the Fourth Round of U.S. Open 2008

Third seed Novak Djokovic reached the fourth round of U.S. Open 2008 after defeating Croatian Marin Cilic in the four-set third round match on Sunday. The Serbian’s 6-7 (7), 7-5, 6-4, 7-6 (0) victor…

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Toyota Saw Significant Fall in Domestic Sales in August as Japanese Car Market Hit Biggest Monthly Fall in 10 Years

The car market of Japan has experienced its highest monthly fall in vehicle sales since December 1998. Except minicars, vehicle sales dropped 15 percent to 193,902 from a year-ago period, according to…

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Toyota Motor Corporation is now going after electronic vehicle

Japanese auto-giant, Toyota Motor Corporation (TYO: 7203) is going for all electric cars. The company, that championed hybrid vehicle, is now going after electric vehicle which is the latest craze …

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Posted by Mehdi Hassan on September 1st, 2008 in Business, Cars | Comments Off

Vidya Balan creates another controversy ripple

The problem is, words are very dangerous things to play with, especially, if it comes out from the mouth of someone who is constantly under media scrutiny. Take the case Amir Khan, when he wrote in hi…

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Posted by Mehdi Hassan on September 1st, 2008 in Bollywood | Comments Off

Andrew Symonds Missing India Tour, Needed to Undergo Psychological Rehabilitation

Andrew Symonds is going to miss Australia’s upcoming tour of India in October. The all rounder has been sent home from Darwin after being accused of going to fishing when he was supposed to attend a…

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Shah Rukh Khan’s Billo Barber will be released in January 2009

The December release of Shah Rukh Khan and Irrfan Khan starrer Billo Barber has been postponed. According to news reports, the movie is now scheduled to be released in January 2009. Already, director …

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Posted by Mehdi Hassan on September 1st, 2008 in Bollywood | 1 Comment

Madhur Bhandarkar donates money to poverty striken Maharastrian farmers

Madhur Bhandarkar is one of the top movie directors in Bollywood but he did not rise to prominence by making typical masala flicks. He has a reputation for making movies that deal with serious social …

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Posted by Mehdi Hassan on September 1st, 2008 in Bollywood | Comments Off

Actors are walking out of Dev Anand’s Chargesheet

Bollywood’s living legend, Dev Anand, is going to make a Hindi movie titled, Chargesheet. Dev Anand is also playing a small character in the movie. He is going to play the role of a CBI officer. The…

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