Thursday, November 26, 2009
Wedding Bells Ring For Bollywood Hot Actress"Rambha"
Oomphmati from south, Rambha, is all set to wed a young and handsome business tycoon from Canada, rumour mills say.The man named Indhiran has known Rambha for quite some time. He owns an international sanitary-ware brand, of which Rambha is the brand ambassador. In fact, Indhiran, gifted Rambha a brand new BMW as a token of his adoration.
The buzz doing the rounds in south industry is that the professional relation between Rambha and Indhiran has taken a new track and the two have fallen in love and are set to tie the knot on December 27 at Tirupati Temple. However, some reports claim the wedding may take place in January next year.
Rambha’s movie career was at its peak in the 90s. She has acted in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu and Hindi movies. Her career recently got a shot in the arm with the critically acclaimed pulp movie Quickgun Murugun in which she played a siren named Mango Dolly.
Handy Backup Winners Announced
Couple of weeks earlier, we posted a $500 worth Giveaway by offering 5 licenses of Handy Backup Pro to our worthy readers. If you missed out Handy Backup Review, here it is:Handy Backup – Data Backup and Synchronization Software
Here are the 5 lucky winners of Handy Backup Pro:
- Muhamad Ali
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- Madhukar
- Muhammmad Qasim
- Fakher Ahmed
You’ll receive the Handy Backup Pro License straight in your inbox in a matter of a few hours.
Anyway, stay tuned! Much more is coming ahead…
Download Thunderbird 3.0 Release Candidate 1
After several beta releases now Mozilla has rolled out the release candidate version of Thunderbird 3.0. This RC version of this desktop email client includes many new changes and enhancements as:- New Global Search Field with Autocomplete
- New Search with Advanced Filtering Tools
- Tabbed email
- Message archiving
- New mail account setup wizard
- Smart folders
- New message summary view
- Activity manager
- Improved address book
- Improved Gmail integration
Thunderbird 3.0 RC1 is available in 49 different languages for Windows, Mac and Linux.
Download: Thunderbird 3.0 RC1
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Glamorous Kareena Kapoor on Vogue
Comes winter and fashion magazine Vogue celebrates it with the hot Kareena Kapoor exuding oomph like always on the cover of the mag’s December issue.But what is remarkable about the cover is her light gothic make up -bright eyes highlighted with broad stroke of kohl, black nail paint and disheveled hair. Kareena has worn a Christian Dior, Fall 2009 white shimmering gown. The spread also carries her interview where she speaks about Saif Ali Khan (who else), her mother Babita, and how she loved her ex-beau Shahid Kapoor’s film Kaminey.
She says about Babita, “My mother is the rising sun. She is my God. She is my lifeline. I worship my mother. If she disapproved of something, I would never go against her wishes.”
Words seem to fall short when she expresses something about her dear Saifu, “We are mirror images. Like me, he's a bit eccentric. Of course, if both of us are in a bad mood, then I have to be the mature one, even though he is 10 years older. I think that's a woman thing. Women have to understand; that's why we are so special.”
Britney's beau refuses her proposal
Pop princess Britney Spears' manager-boyfriend Jason Trawick has reportedly said no to her marriage proposal.Spears, 27, who is in Sydney for her tour, had proposed marriage to her boyfriend of some three-years on November 20, and she is said to have been left devastated when he refused.
"She is in love with the idea of marriage," News.com.au quoted a source as saying. "She has been married only twice, but has proposed to many more," the source added.
Trawick, who flew to Australia from LA two weeks ago bringing Spears' two young sons with him, is credited with helping the pop star claw her way back from a very public breakdown two years ago.
P. Diddy Spent $3M on His 40th Birthday Bash
P. Diddy really knows how to live it up. The hip-hop star spared no expense, meaning he spent $3 million, when he celebrated his big 40th birthday with Jay-Z, Bono, Nelly and Denzel Washington at the Garden of Eden-themed bash he had at New York’s Plaza Hotel last Thursday.P. Diddy (Getty)
P. Diddy, whose real name is Sean Combs, had invited 500 people to celebrate with him and treated them to gallons of champagne and Ciroc vodka, which is his own brand of the spirit, and a silver confetti drop.
There was also a private performance from the American gospel singer Al Green. P. Diddy, who is one of the richest hip-hop stars with an estimated net worth of $346 million, decorated the venue with a $30,000 orchid display, a black dance floor and a black chandelier. A source said: “He really pushed the boat out for this one -- and then some. It was an amazing party and Diddy was on great form.”
Vidya Balan's beauty secret has a Pakistani connection
Vidya Balan, the quintessential southern beauty when quizzed on her Indian style revealed how she loved wearing ethnic kurtis, jhumkas, and kohl lined eyes.If there is one thing that no one can deny its Vidya’s much talked about gorgeous eyes!
And we are the first to let you in on the secret– Reveals a source close to the star: “Vidya calls for her Kajal all the way from Pakistan. Whichever brand you put in front of her she will never touch any other kajal except that particular one, which comes from Pakistan.”
“Luckily for Vidya now the brand is available in Delhi.She keeps getting gifted expensive eye cosmetics, but she refuses to part with her favorite kajal, ” adds the source.
There are some things that money just can’t buy and Vidya Balan seems to prove just that.
Now we know how Vidya woos us time and again with her gorgeous eyes.
Jacqueline Fernandez Gets A Raw Deal?
One flop film can change equations overnight in the industry. Sri Lankan beauty Jacqueline Fernandez whose first film Aladin failed to click at the box office is learning this in a rather unpleasant way.The gorgeous damsel was finalized to play the female lead role opposite the Bollywood heartthrob John Abraham in a film to be directed by the actor’s good friend Sabal Shekhawat. But after the ‘Aladin’ debacle, the duo is now learnt to be doubtful about roping in Jacqueline for the flick.
Sabal doesn’t deny having met Jacqueline a couple of times to discuss the film, but he goes on to say that she’s not been signed for the film because of “several other aspects”, including the film’s budget.
Well, considering Jacqueline is a newbie she’s not charging a bomb from producers and one fails to understand how signing her could affect the film’s budget. The movie is a thriller and Jacqueline fitted the role of a glam doll until ‘Aladin’ flopped.
However, Jacqueline still has her second Bollywood film ‘Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai’ in her kitty. In the movie she plays a girl who comes from Venus to discover love on Earth. The film is a rom-com with a lot of sci-fi and special effects.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Google Maps Navigation App Comes to Android 1.6
Google has announced the availability of Google Maps Navigation app for Android 1.6 (Donut) mobile phones. By the end of last month Google has launched Google Maps Navigation app for Android 2.0 mobile phones and which could only be used on Motorola Droid mobile phone. Google rolled out this GPS navigation application completely free which is now available for all Android phones.Google Maps Navigation for Android 1.6 lack only one feature which is available for Android 2.0 devices and that is voice commands guidance.
The upgrade features of Google Maps app are:
View My Maps
Transit lines
Traffic data
Street View
Layers feature
Wikipedia access
Business information
Auto route recalculation
Nude scene? Not for Urvashi Sharma!
A Bollywood actress who’s yet to make her mark in the industry despite two releases gets a plum offer to act in a British film. Remember, post the success of Slumdog Millionaire, any sensible struggler in Bollywood would want to emulate the incredible success Freida Pinto has witnessed.So actress Urvashi Sharma was obviously excited when she was offered the lead role in ‘The Bounty Hunter’ to be made under the banner of Endboard Films and funded by UK Film Council. It was a super opportunity for the pretty babe (seen in Naqaab and Baabarr) to springboard to international stardom.
But many a slip between the cup and lip.
Then, to her utter dismay, Urvashi was told of a nude scene which she had to do for the film. The actress, however, was simply not willing to strip in front of camera even though she was assured that her nudity would be filmed aesthetically.
Urvashi says she didn’t mind exposing a bit of skin, but to go totally nude for a film is unthinkable for her.
So the actress took the tough decision and walked out of the movie even though the flick could have been her ticket to Hollywood.
Eva, Helena and Claudia Go Naked For i-D magazine
Veteran supermodels Eva Herzigova, 36, Helena Christensen, 40, and Claudia Schiffer, 39, have proved that age is no object when it comes to looking stunning.The models wore just leather thigh boots and a saucy wink for the naked mag shoot.
Claudia said it was the chemistry of the three old-school catwalk queens and photographer Kayt Jones that made the pictures so sexy.
"A great photographer doesn't stop you or give you boundaries. It's about flow and chemistry - you just go together like a wave," News of the World quoted her as saying.
The trio, all with 1 Model Management, also posed for stunning individual pictures for contemporary style guide i-D - including one with just a handbag protecting Claudia''s modesty.
An insider said: "These women are so universally beautiful that they can wear high fashion, arty wear or more commercial stuff. Or they can just go plain naked."
I'm not turning producer: Katrina Kaif
Katrina Kaif has denied reports of her turning producer with a remake of French film "A la folie...pas du tout" and said she is happy with the way her acting career is shaping up."I have no clue from where these rumours originate. It all seems to be coming out of thin air. There was never any indication by me in this regard, " Katrina told.
There were reports that Katrina was playing a student in love with a married doctor in the remake of the French film "A la folie...pas du tout" ("He Loves Me...He Loves Me Not"). While she urges him to leave his pregnant wife, he doesn't reciprocate accordingly.
"Well, sounds like an interesting story. However, any talk centred on the production of this film or any other movie for that matter is plain speculation, " the actress said.
Katrina lights up when the talk veers to the super success of "Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani".
"Well, yes, we have got an amazing reaction for the film. Honestly, that was never really expected. Hence the way it has opened and sustained itself so well is pretty much a pleasant surprise, " said Katrina who teamed up with Ranbir Kapoor in the romantic comedy.
She is aware that now suddenly everybody feels that Katrina and Ranbir make the hottest on-screen pair and should be seen in more movies.
"Of course, if a good film comes in, I would love to do a film with Ranbir. However, I can't just look at my co-star - I should have an amazing role, the script should be good and so should be the director. Even if one of these anchors fall down, the movie can't be expected to fetch great results, " she said.
Katrina would be next seen in Priyadarshan's "De Dana Dan" opposite Akshay Kumar that releases this Friday.
For someone who was written off six years ago after the release of "Boom" (2003), she has indeed come a long way with more than five hits in two years.
Does she get impacted by people's adulation?
"Frankly, I take it all with a pinch of salt. One can never get too carried away in this industry because at the end of the day, it doesn't achieve you anything at all. The best way is to look at the work you are doing and continue to make careful choices, " Katrina said.
Oomph that Indian men want can't come with size zero
Sameera Reddy became an epitome of oomph when she pulled all stops in Sanjay Gupta's 'Musafir'. Ever since then she has featured in variety of roles and worked across different genres. As she gears up for the release of yet another comedy of hers, 'De Dana Dan', Sameera blasts the entire myth around Size Zero and skinny bodies.Today, when every second new entrant is aspiring to be a Size Zero, is she too aspiring for a different body shape? Or is she content with the way she is currently exuding the oomph factor?
"You know, recently a lot of people out there are seen talking about skinny bodies. I am seeing actresses going skinny and end up thinking ki yeh kya ho gaya hai inko", she says in an amused tone, "See, Indian men like to see their woman in a certain shape and size but which brings on the oomph.
But sorry, from a model body, you can't expect that oomph factor. This entire 'go skinny' route is not setting a good example for the Indian women.
But it appears to be the current requirement for actresses?
"Kisne kaha? It's all media generated. When these actresses also blame it on the latest trend, I have the same answer that nowhere is this written; it's all media hype", she reasons.
Rattling examples of women from the past that have ruled the silver screen, Sameera says, "Look at Sridevi or a Kajol or a Madhuri Dixit - none of them went extra thin. In fact none of these women even bothered with how skinny they were.
They ruled the box office and they are remembered till date because of their fantastic performances, not because of their make up and clothes."
Monday, November 23, 2009
Download Opera 10.10 Final Version
Opera has released the final version of Opera 10.10 web browser after releasing many beta versions. This final released version is not much different then the previous beta version but this is recommended for users to switch over newer version.Opera 10.10 includes the Opera Unite and Opera Turbo features and applications. So it’ll be definitely different for the users who are on the previous version of Opera and waiting for this final release.
Download: Opera 10.10
“Duh” Second Malicious iPhone Worm Attacks Jailbroken iPhones
Another iPhone worm called Duh or Ikee.B is in the wild to target the jailbroken iPhone devices. According to a security company F-Secure although Duh is the second iPhone worm but the first malicious one which is affecting iPhone users during their internet banking transactions and harm .Further F-Secure explains:
” The new worm is more serious than the first because it can behave like a botnet. This enables the phone to be accessed or controlled remotely without the permission of its owner.”
This worm is also targeting only the jailbroken iPhone like the first iPhone worm, even the jailbroken iPhones have installed SSH secure shell.
At the moment this malicious worm is targeting the jailbroken iPhone in Netherlands but its capable to replicate to other iPhones using the same wi-fi hotspots.
This is the recommendation for jailbroken iPhone users that they must change root passwords of their iPhones to protect against the worms even than their devices are still at risk.
I was very embarrassed about my abusive language: Vidya Balan
Mouthing expletives for her role in "Ishqiya" embarrassed Vidya Balan as she says she never uses foul language in real life."Oh! I was very apprehensive while using those slangs. I have never used them in my real life but I had to because the script demanded. When you will see this movie, you will understand that it is justified. The movie belongs to a certain terrain where slangs are part of their lingo," Vidya told in an interview.
The actress also revealed that she never rehearsed on the sets because of the heavy dose of slangs in the dialogue.
"I never rehearsed on the sets as I used to feel awkward. So I used to come prepared on the sets and once the director used to say action, I used to forget everything and everyone.
"All my inhibitions used to go away and I used to deliver my dialogues perfectly. This is what happens to me when the camera starts rolling," said Vidya, who was in the capital for the launch of designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee's first store here.
Set in eastern Uttar Pradesh, "Ishqiya" is a tale of romance between individuals caught in a web of crime, suspense, passion and deceit. Directed by first time director Abhishek Chaubhey and produced by Vishal Bharadwaj, the film also stars Arshad Warsi and Naseeruddin Shah.
In "Ishqiya", Vidya is paired with Arshad and plays a village woman.
"As I am playing a rural girl, my look is very much deglamourised so that I look like my character Krishna. It is an interesting role with many shades," said Vidya.
Dismissing rumours that some parts of "Ishqiya" are being re-shot, she said: "I don't understand where people get these baseless news. It is complete nonsense."
The actress, who has featured in movies like "Parineeta", "Heyy Babyy" and "Bhool Bhulaiyaa", will soon be seen in "Paa" in which she plays superstar Amitabh Bachchan's mother and Abhishek's wife.
Talking about the movie, Vidya said that she thanks director R. Balakrishnan for convincing her to do this role.
"It was Balki's (Balakrishnan) conviction to convince me to do this role. When I read the script, I wasn't sure whether I wanted to do this. But all thanks to Balki, I am proud that I am a part of this project," she said.
Releasing Dec 4, "Paa" is an emotional story of a father-son relationship and Amitabh will be seen as Abhishek's 13-year-old son Auro who is suffering from a rare disease, progeria, which accelerates ageing.
I'm extremely happy to be Priyanka and Katrina's mentor: Akshay Kumar
He worked with them when they were new to the film industry and gave back-to-back hits but Akshay Kumar refuses to take credit for Katrina Kaif and Priyanka Chopra's success. The actor says he will always lend a helping hand to newcomers if they need it."I am extremely happy to be their (Katrina and Priyanka) mentor but then they are free agents. They owe nothing to any one. They got where they are because they are talented. I saw it in them and that's why I wanted to work with them. I am no guru, " Akshay told in an interview.
"I don't make it a hobby to help heroines. I wait and I watch and I will of course be there to guide any damsel in distress. However, a 'Katrina' doesn't walk by a film set everyday. They are one in a million for a reason, " the star said.
Together, Akshay and Katrina have given super hits like "Singh Is Kinng" and "Welcome". While "Namastey London" was also successful, their first film together "Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye" was a decent box office grosser.
On the other hand Akshay has a cent percent success rate with Priyanka as well with hits like "Mujhse Shaadi Karogi", "Waqt - Race Against Time", "Aitraaz" and "Andaaz".
The latest Akshay and Katrina starrer "De Dana Dan" is now ready to hit the screens.
The actress has time and again said that she consented to act in a film by Priyadarshan mainly due to Akshay."Yes, I know about that. 'De Dana Dan' isn't going to better her career. But yes, it is just good for her to work in different environments. A movie like this is a first for her. She still needs to touch every aspect of her audience and she knows it, " said Akshay.
"I know when Katrina says she's doing it for me, it means she respects me enough to say yes to something without question. There aren't any questions around the script etc... It's a plain and simple talk of 'Yes Akshay, when do you need me?'."
Both Katrina and Priyanka have given hits with other actors too. In 2009, Priyanka teamed up with Shahid Kapoor in the successful dark thriller "Kaminey".
Katrina, on the other hand, was seen with John Abraham in "New York". Directed by Kabir Khan, the film was a huge hit. And recently she teamed up with Ranbir Kapoor in the successful romantic comedy "Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani".
But now she is back with Akshay in "De Dana Dan".
"In any case, the year wouldn't be complete without me chasing after her (Katrina) in one of my movies, " Akshay said jokingly.
Bollywood Top Sexy Star Shilpa Shetty’s Wedding Pictures
Following her wedding on Sunday, Shilpa awaits a grand reception tomorrow in Mumbai where who’s who of Bollywood will turn up. Here are some of the pictures of Shilpa Shetty’s shaadi with London-based industrialist Raj Kundra.Small, hilly town of Khandala witnessed a dazzling Bollywood wedding, where the groom, Raj Kundra, came on a chariot to marry the bride Shilpa. The beautiful actress was dressed like a Manglorean bride with a long gajra (flower embellishment) on her hair that was hanging down to her waist. With the traditional kamarbandh and a jewel studded saree, she looked stunning like a perfect Bollywood bride.
In fact, according to reports, Raj Kundra also learnt to dance in a Bollywood style and showed his skills at the sangeet night in front of everyone. He even moonwalked. If the groom was so cool, Shilpa’s sis Shamita Shetty danced and performed a skit with Jacky Bhagnani for the night.
Shilps Weds Raj : catch some stills!
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