HSBC to cut 25,000 jobs by 2013
August 2nd, 2011 - 9:43 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 2 (IANS) The HSBC bank will cut about 25,000 jobs globally by 2013 despite its good performance in the first half of this year, Xinhua reported.The bank reported ... Read more...
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HSBC to cut another 25,000 jobs despite rise in profits
August 2nd, 2011 - 1:09 am ICT by BNO News
LONDON (BNO NEWS) -- Banking giant HSBC announced on Monday that it will eliminate up to 25,000 jobs by 2013 and exit operations in 20 countries as part of a major cost-cutting ... Read more...
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‘Chillar Party’ - small film, huge heart and talent (IANS Movie Review - Rating: ****)
July 7th, 2011 - 9:27 pm ICT by IANS
Film: "Chillar Party"; Directors: Vikas Bahl, Nitesh Tiwari; Cast: Irrfan Khan, Sanath Menon and Naman Jain; Rating: ****At one point in American history, dogs and blacks were not allowed in ... Read more...
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Gulliver’s Travels author ‘used baby language in love letters’
January 29th, 2011 - 2:43 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 29 (ANI): The language Jonathan Swift, the author of Gulliver's Travels, used in a series of letters to two women reflects the way babies talk, suggests a new research.Dr Abigail ... Read more...
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David Tennant And Catherine Tate: To Be Together In West End’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’
January 10th, 2011 - 10:47 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
, starring as Benedict and Beatrice. The play is to be staged from May 16th to the 3rd of September at the Wyndham Theatre in London.The comedy play has many comedy ... Read more...
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‘True Grit’ rules the charts on first 2011 weekend
January 10th, 2011 - 5:25 pm ICT by ANI
Los Angeles, Jan 10 (ANI): 'True Grit' has become the No. 1 movie in its third weekend grossing an estimated 15 million dollars Friday-Sunday.The Coen brothers' redo of the classic Western novel ... Read more...
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Gulliver’s Travels: Edges Past ‘Little Fockers’ In The New Year Opening Weekend Collections
January 3rd, 2011 - 5:56 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
, the Twentieth Century Fox’s most talked about releases in the New Year has set off with bang in the opening weekend collections on foreign shores.Despite not being able to match ... Read more...
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‘Little Fockers’ tops box office for second week in a row
January 3rd, 2011 - 4:18 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 3 (ANI): 'Little Fockers', starring Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro, has topped the box office for the second week in a row after raking in 26.3 million dollars.According ... Read more...
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My kids think I’m a salesman: Jack Black
January 2nd, 2011 - 8:16 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Jan 2 (IANS) Funnyman Jack Black says his sons don't know he is a famous Hollwyood actor. The 41-year-old comedian has two sons, four-year-old Sammy and two-year-old Thomas from his ... Read more...
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Connolly’s role in ‘Gulliver’s Travels’ inspired by Prince Charles
January 2nd, 2011 - 7:44 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Jan 2 (IANS) Scottish actor Billy Connolly has revealed he based his character in the Christmas outing "Gulliver's Travels" on Britain's Prince Charles.The comedian stars alongside funnyman Jack Black in ... Read more...
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Gulliver’s Travels Review: Why Is This A Christmas Disappointment?
December 24th, 2010 - 8:43 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Film: Gulliver’s TravelsCast (includes): Jack Black, Amanda Peet, Emily Blunt, Jason Segel, TJ Miller, James Corden, Catherine Tate, Billy ConnollyDirector: Rob LettermanGenre: Adventure, science fiction, comedyRatings:**1/2Travel writer Lemuel Gulliver (essayed by ... Read more...
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‘Gulliver’s Travels’ Movie Preview: Christmas Treat For Children
December 23rd, 2010 - 5:23 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Director: Rob LettermanCast: Jack Black, Emily Blunt, Jason Segel, Amanda Peet, Billy Connolly, Catherine TateThough it was written in the eighteenth century, the kids of today are equally interested to read ... Read more...
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Emily Blunt feels ‘uncomfortable’ watching 3D movies
December 21st, 2010 - 4:32 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 21 (ANI): Emily Blunt has admitted that she feels 'uncomfortable' watching 3D movies.The 'Gulliver's Travels' actress said she struggles to get to grips with wearing special glasses over the top ... Read more...
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Jack Black And Rock Director Reteam
August 7th, 2010 - 5:25 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 7, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Jack Black would be reteaming with director Richard Linklater. The two had earlier worked together for the mega popular School of Rock. This time they ... Read more...
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Emily Blunt’s corset woes
December 30th, 2009 - 3:39 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 30 (ANI): Emily Blunt has decided to 'lay down the corset' for now.The 'Young Victoria' star, 26, who can be seen donning period gear in the forthcoming Gulliver's Travels movie, ... Read more...
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Recession notwithstanding, British film industry booming
October 16th, 2009 - 3:28 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 16 (IANS) Britain's film production is holding up well despite the global economic downturn, collapse in the pre-sales market, drop in advertising budgets and faltering DVD sales.
While 61 films ... Read more...
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Jack Black prefers public transport
August 14th, 2009 - 6:49 pm ICT by IBNS
Aug 14 (IBNS) Hollywood A-lister Jack Black strikes a sharp contrast with other film-stars who are more likely to be chauffer-driven.One’s eyes are far from deceiving oneself seeing Black joining us lesser ... Read more...
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Scarlett Johansson in talks to play Black widow in Iron Man sequel
February 17th, 2009 - 6:04 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 17 (ANI): Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson is being considered for playing the role of Black Widow in Iron Man sequel, and is currently in talks with movie bosses.Brit actress ... Read more...
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Emily Blunt brands paparazzi vultures”
February 6th, 2009 - 4:37 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 6 (ANI): Hollywood actress Emily Blunt has branded paparazzi vultures, recalling how they showed foul-mouthed behaviour at the premier of Devil Wears Prada in 2006.Blunt revealed that it was ... Read more...
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Emily Blunt, Jason Segel tapped to join Jack Black for Gullivers Travels
January 31st, 2009 - 2:07 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 31 (ANI): Emily Blunt and Jason Segel will be starring alongside comedian Jack Black in a new movie version of fictional adventure book Gulliver''s Travels, according to reports.According to ... Read more...
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The giant knitted pink rabbit that can be seen from space!
October 15th, 2008 - 5:05 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 15 (ANI): A Viennese art collective group has knit a 200-foot-long giant pink rabbit, which has been placed on the side of the Colletto Fava mountain in Italy and ... Read more...
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Jharkhand tailor prepares a shirt for your entire family
November 14th, 2007 - 2:23 am ICT by admin
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