PS3 release could be delayed until Spring
Sony's next-generation PlayStation 3 video game could miss its spring launch if industry specifications for some of its technology are not finalised soon. Read More …
China emerging as new movie powerhouse
Berlin, The Berlin International Film Festival is providing a snapshot of the changes in Asian cinema, as China seeks to emerge as a new movie powerhouse while Hong Kong struggles to keep up with its reputation. Read More …
Mallya bidding for Scotland distillery?
London, Feb 17 Is prominent Indian brewer-politician Vijay Mallya in the run to purchase Scotland-based Invergordon Distillery - Europe's largest grain distillery? Read More …
It's All Smiles for Northants Tooth Jewellery Company
Family firm Smilegems has plenty to grin about after securing more overseas orders for its dental jewellery, thanks to the continued support of UK Trade & Investment. Read More …
Online shopping is the ladies choice this Valentine's Day
This year most men can presume that their Valentine's gift was bought online. At Christmas more than 80% of women planned to buy their gifts online compared to only 66% of men and we expect this trend to have continued over Valentine's Day. Read More …
Google loses hundreds of Internet users over Tibet
Kathmandu, Feb 14 As lovers celebrated Valentine's day worldwide on Tuesday, Internet hunk Google lost hundreds of sweethearts who broke off with the web search engine in outrage over the censoring of information related to Tibet to placate China. Read More …
Disney Regains Rights To Oswald The Lucky Rabbit
Animation giant Disney has regained the rights to cartoon character OSWALD THE LUCKY RABBIT, the forerunner to MICKEY MOUSE. Read More …
US conducts major cyber security exercise
Washington, Feb 13 The US conducted its first major cyber security exercise by simulating a computer-generated attack on its critical information systems as part of its preparedness to tackle such incidents in future. Read More …
London auction houses sense 'new gold rush'
London, Feb 12 After record-breaking sales of impressionist, post-war and contemporary art, the London art market is in the "grip of the greatest art gold rush" in 20 years, analysts say. Read More …
Call For Women Truck Drivers
Driver recruitment crisis to cost UK PLC over £1bn
Experts call for women lorry drivers to help fill jobs gap emerging on our roads
Read More …British bio-fuels major to expand in northeast India
London, Feb 11 (IANS) D1 Oils, a major British bio-diesel producer, is starting a joint venture company with Williamson Magor, India's leading tea plantation group, to extend its crop planting programme. Read More …
Leicester attracting Indian film industry
London, Feb 10 The unassuming town of Leicester in Britain with a large number of Gujarat-origin residents is fast becoming a focus for the Indian film industry for shooting, distribution and post-production. Read More …
Tips signs up 'Fame Gurukul' contestants
New Delhi, Feb 9 Tips Industries Ltd has signed contracts with three of the top 10 finalists of music show "Fame Gurukul" on Sony TV - Shamit Tyagi, Mona Bhatt and Arijit Singh. Read More …
Sony Sue Factory Girl Producers
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has filed a $6 million (£3.3 million) lawsuit against the producers of EDIE SEDGWICK biopic FACTORY GIRL, in a dispute over the North American distribution rights. Read More …
Bollywood Poland: A new destination for Bollywood
Warsaw, Feb 8 With top stars like Aamir Khan, Kajol and Suniel Shetty busy shooting in the Poland winter, the scene for Bollywood looks bright in this east European country. Read More …
Google blacklists BMW website
San Francisco, Feb 7 (DPA) Internet search leader Google has blacklisted BMW's main German website because the luxury car maker used a banned technique to artificially boost its search engine rating, says technology website ZDNet. Read More …
East Europe is new Mecca for movie business
Bucharest, Feb 7 (DPA) A winning combination of scenic locales, low costs and budding filmmakers has turned around the moribund movie business in central and eastern Europe which has emerged as the new global production location. Read More …
155-year-old telegram service ends
New York, Feb 6 Though most did not notice, the 155-year-old Western Union telegram service in the US came to an end last month. The firm announced that it was discontinuing the service on - where else - its website. Read More …
Feminist author Betty Friedan
Feminist author BETTY FRIEDAN has died of congestive heart failure. She was 85. Read More …
Germans rethink nuclear phase-out
Berlin, Feb 5 Russia's gas shut-off to Ukraine and gas and power cut-off to Georgia after mysterious bombings earlier this month are fuelling calls for Germany to rethink the planned closure of all its nuclear power stations. Read More …
Pepsi Loose Flamingos Court Case
American doo-wop band THE FLAMINGOS have won a $250,000 (£138,800) payout after a court battle with soft drinks giant PepsiCo Inc over the use of their song in an advertisement. Read More …
Dr Who to Deliver your Text Messages
Actor Tom Baker is to be the voice of a talking text message service. Read More …
Work Starts on UK's Largest Biomass Power Station
The £90m 44MW dedicated biomass power station is being built at Lockerbie in Scotland and will help create over 300 jobs. Read More …
