Winter storm kills 13 in US, threatens holiday travel

Last Updated: Monday, November 25, 2013, 10:09

A major winter storm that has dumped freezing rain and snow in the US southwest has killed at least 13 people in five states, US media reported.

Tokyo investors look to dollar, holiday shopping sales next week

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 18:26

The dollar`s rise has been a key catalyst for Japan share-buying as it boosts exporters` profitability.

Imran won't mind holiday in village

Last Updated: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 20:19

The experience of shooting 'Gori Tere Pyaar Mein', about an urban man who follows his lady love to a village, seems to have brought in a change in actor Imran Khan. He says he won't mind a holiday in a village without mobile connectivity.

Markets to remain closed for Muharram today

Last Updated: Friday, November 15, 2013, 11:10

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Forex and Money markets remained closed today for "Muharram".

Gwyneth Paltrow launches stationery line

Last Updated: Saturday, November 9, 2013, 19:45

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow has launched a new stationery line in time for Christmas.

Venezuela decrees holiday in memory of Chavez

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 09:17

The late Hugo Chavez is being honoured with a public holiday in Venezuela, though not everyone is celebrating because the effort to keep the socialist leader`s legacy alive will coincide with elections.

Markets closed on Monday for public holiday

Last Updated: Monday, November 4, 2013, 09:03

Indian stock, debt and currency markets are closed on Monday for a public holiday. Trading will resume on Tuesday.

Lady Gaga shoots holiday TV special with `The Muppets`

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 14:30

Pop star Lady Gaga is reuniting with the animated characters of ‘The Muppets’ to shoot a television holiday special for ABC.

Cyclone forecast: Odisha cancels puja holiday of employees

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 17:48

With the Met department forecasting a cyclone in Odisha-Andhra Pradesh coast by Sunday, the state government Wednesday cancelled puja holidays of its employees in 14 districts and ordered deployment of Disaster Rapid Force in all vulnerable points.

Akshay Kumar excited about sleeper cell-based `Holiday`

Last Updated: Thursday, September 26, 2013, 13:52

Actor-producer Akshay Kumar, who will be seen in A.R. Murugadoss`s next film `Holiday`, says the film is based on sleeper cells and he is excited about the project.

Leona Lewis to make her film debut next year

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 11:59

Pop star Leona Lewis is set to make her debut on the big screen next year with a musical, ‘Holiday’.

Penelope Cruz goes topless on beach

Last Updated: Friday, September 13, 2013, 16:06

Just less than two months after giving birth to daughter Luna, actress Penelope Cruz went topless while vacationing in Corsica with husband Javier Bardem and their two children.