Bipasha: Nothing To ‘crore’ About

The actress has just lost out on a juicy Rs 1.5 crore for no fault of her own. Bips was slated to perform this New Year’s at a five star hotel in Mumbai. A lot had been said and written about her leaving Katrina and the rest behind in terms of remuneration. But owing to the unfortunate terror attacks on the city not too long ago, all five star hotels are being extremely cautious. Bipasha’s performance was subsequently called off. The dusky beauty though is more professional than we thought. She’s in favour of the decision taken by Hotel Sahara Star but won’t leave without compensation. Way to go, girl!

Kasab is not a Pakistani: Pak high commissioner

Updated at: 2015 PST, Wednesday, December 17, 2008 NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s high commissioner to India, Shahid Malik has said that Ajmal Kasab is not a Pakistani citizen.He said that Maulana Masood Azhar was also not present in Pakistan

No military action against Pakistan: Manmohan assures Asfandyar

ISLAMABAD: Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Satyabarata Pal Wednesday ruled out any possibility of military action against Pakistan following the Mumbai attacks. He conveyed this message of Indian PM Manmohan Sigh during a meeting with ANP Chief and Chairman National Assembly Committee for Foreign Affairs, Asfandyar Wali Khan here at Pukhtoonkhwa House (former Frontier House), said a press release issued here. He said that the Indian army had remained in their peace position and no troops movement towards the Indian-Pakistani border or LoC was being contemplated. He also recalled the Indian troops’ movement in the year 2002 in the aftermath of terrorist attacks in the Indian Parliament and said, “ it is not the case now.” Pal said that the Indian government was satisfied from day one that the civil government in Pakistan was not involved in the attacks. He, however, emphasised mutual cooperation to fight terrorism in the region as both the countries were equally suffering. He also emphatically denied any threatening call against Pakistan having been made from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of India. He said that during the past 61 years never a call has been made by any Indian minister to the President or Prime Minister of Pakistan, which would otherwise be against the norms of protocol. The India High Commissioner requested Asfandyar Wali Khan to personally convey this message to President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani. Earlier, the Indian High Commissioner along with the High Commission Counselor called on Asfandyar Wali Khan to enquire about his health and expressed relief on his narrow escape in a suicide attack at Wali Bagh. He expressed condolences on the tragic killing of innocent persons including the personal servant Yar Zamin Khan and sympathized with their families. Central Additional Secretary General of ANP, Hasham Baber and Central Information Secretary Zahid Khan were also present in the meeting. Both sides discussed the prevailing disturbed situation in the region and agreed that certain elements were bent upon derailing the peace process and rapprochement between India and Pakistan. Asfandyar Wali Khan said that two generations of both sides of the divide have been indoctrinated to consider each other as enemies. Those apprehensions are so deep rooted that the smallest act of terrorism can cause to reverse the process of friendship to square one, he added.

Aamir Khan- Trend Setter Or Follower?

Aamir Khan’ is the name we hear very often these days. Be it the promotions of his forthcoming film- Ghajini or direct and indirect remarks on his rival Shah Rukh Khan- the hot actor with 8 packs has made news with everything he has done.Get ready for yet another piece of news about Mr. Perfectionist and SRK. After being two hours late at the Van Heusen fashion show, Aamir Khan had a gala time answering the questions by media. In fact, it looked like it was the best opportunity for him to reply to Shah Rukh’s overflowing superiority complex, witnessed at the cover page inauguration function of Filmfare magazine recently. Apart from that, Aamir was seen complimenting and appreciating the hot hunk Salman Khan to the fullest.Though the actor gave it back to SRK with his witty answer, we still think that Aamir is a mere follower of trends set by the top actors of Bollywood. Watch the video to know how.

Terrorists may strike on Dec 27: Zulfiqar Mirza

HYDERABAD: Sindh Home Minister Dr. Zulfiqar Mirza said late Wednesday, terrorists might strike on the eve of first death anniversary of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto on December 27.Talking to media in Hyderabad Home Minister feared, terrorists could take the advantage of death anniversary of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto by carrying out terror attacks as he informed, many intelligence agencies have reported, "The terrorist have become active to strike on December 27 when there will be too many people busy in the programs related to BB’s death anniversary."He said that the necessary measures have been taken to avoid terror attacks while responding to a question on Talibanization in Sindh Mirza said, “People of Sindh are being terrorized in the name of Talibanization nonetheless, he ruled out any concealed activity by Taliban in Sindh.”

Faran ready to work in Pakistani movies

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani National Hollywood Actor Faran Tahir has said that if Pakistan Film Industry makes an offer to him, he will accept it. "But the quality of script of the film will be his priority," he said while talking to a local news agency. He said he believed in quality work and would like to do something different for Pakistan's film industry. Faran said that one enthusiastic team could bring quality work for audience. He said that Pakistani people are very energetic and the country has produced hundreds of renowned writers, singers and actors. He said that he was among the top fifty popular Hollywood Stars adding that at present he was working in three Hollywood films

Bahrain arrests group suspected of planning terror act

MANAMA: A group planning a terrorist attack in the Gulf state of Bahrain has been arrested, state security officials said in a statement on Wednesday. "A group of people were arrested early Tuesday," they said. "They were planning to detonate locally-made explosives containing flammable materials and large amounts of small iron balls," it said, in an attack timed to coincide with Bahrain's national day celebrations