Ford Endeavour All Terrain Edition launched

The 3.0-litre 4X4 All Terrain edition model has been priced at Rs 19.11 lakh.

      

And rightly so, Ford India has rolled out the Endeavor All Terrain Edition into the country today at Rs 19.11 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi), which has been packed with some new features.

Cosmetic wise, the Ford Endeavour SE features  a new grille and decal, redesigned headlights with chrome and 16-inch chrome plated alloy wheels. On the inside, the new edition model has been adorned with new features such as steering column mounted audio controls, new Majestic Molten Metal colour interiors, Reverse Parking Camera, a new Touch Screen GPS-enables SATNAV system, Electronic Shift on the fly 4X4 automatic transmission and new One Touch Up/Down Power Windows to name a few. 

Let's keep your face fit with face yoga

    We go to gyms, workout, walk, run, swim and do so much more to keep our bodies in shape, our minds healthy. But we often always neglect our face until those lines can no longer be neglected, and those wrinkles can no longer be concealed. And then, out of desperation to look younger, we consider expensive surgery procedures and cosmetics that promise to fade those lines away. But they aren’t the only solution to our face problems. There is face yoga to your rescue that can diminish these signs of ageing, learns Kriti Saraswat from a leading face yoga expert Danielle Collins

2013 Force Motors - Gurkha launched at Rs 6.25 lakh

Force Motors' hardcore SUV to be sold in three trims; will take on the Mahindra Thar.

Spy Shots shown due to unavailability of images of the 2013 Gurkha

Force Motors has officially revealed the new 2013 Gurkha in New Delhi today – marking its official launch in the country. The Gurkha is Force Motors’ hardcore SUV that caters to a niche market and has a large fan-following amongst the off-road enthusiast community. Based on the older Mercedes Benz G-wagen platform, the Force Motors Gurkha manages to be a potent off-roader. 

Chashme Baddoor song Har ek friend kamina hota hai: Ali Zafar, Siddharth and Divyendu Sharma woo the same girl

   

After presenting the hilarious trailer, the makers of the romantic sex-comedy come up with an amusing title track

David Dhawan is quite excited about his next comedy flick, and he has all reasons to be! The trailer of his much-anticipated movie Chashme Baddoor starring Ali Zafar, Siddharth, Divyendu Sharma (Pyaar Ka Punchnama fame) and South siren Taapsee Pannu has received good response. He’s sure that the movie’s title track – Har ek friend kamina hota hai that deals with the friendship theme – will also be liked by all. Why not? We hear that the filmmaker’s good friend Salman Khan had asked him to create a song based on this catchy tagline!

Micromax Bolt A35 launched in India for Rs 4,250, comes with a 4-inch screen, Android Gingerbread and a 2-megapixel camera

Following the launch of the A27 Ninja recently, Micromax has introduced a new series of phones called the Bolt series with the launch of the Bolt A35. Placed at the low-end spectrum of smartphones, the A35 is available in the market for Rs 4,250.

The Bolt A35 runs on Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread and sports a 4-inch WVGA (480×800 pixels) capacitive display. It is powered by a 1GHz processor, 256MB RAM and includes other features like a 2-megapixel rear camera, VGA front camera, expandable memory up to 16GB, 1,500mAH battery and supports Wi-Fi.

Micromax A27 Ninja now available online for Rs 3,399

Micromax has started selling their a dual-SIM A27 Ninja Android smartphone in India which is now available online for Rs 3,399. The device was spotted online on Micromax’s website but we are still waiting for its official announcement and information about its availability in stores.The most important feature of the phone is its “Swipe ‘n’ Share” feature that lets users share content by just swiping it across the screen. On the downside, it runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread powered by a 1 GHz Spreadtrum processor.

Volkswagen launches special edition Polo SR

Available with a 1.2-litre petrol engine, the car comes with a 15" wheels and a sporty body kit. 

Volkswagen has updated the Polo line-up with a new variant. Called the Polo SR, it's basically a sporty looking Polo with a 1.2-litre engine. Since VW has opted to fit 15" wheels in the car, expect the car to have a slightly better handling characteristics than the base 1.2-litre Polo. 

Love can help you live longer!

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, doctors in the national capital say love is not just good for one’s social life but also has a positive effect on a person’s health. According to doctors, love can keep you healthy mentally, physically, socially and spiritually. ‘Spending time with those you love has an extremely positive effect on health and can cut the risk of an early death to half,’ says Sunil Mittal, psychiatrist and director of Cosmos Institute of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences. ‘Research shows that people in loving relationships have a lower death rate than single people, even people who have unhealthy lifestyles tend to live longer than those who lack social and community support.

Samsung launches REX 60, REX 70, REX 80 and REX 90 in India to take on Nokia Asha, starts from Rs 4,280

Like we reported, Samsung today launched its REX series of feature phones to take on Nokia’s Asha. The series consists of four phones – REX 60, REX 70, REX 80 and REX 90 – that start from Rs 4,280 and go up to Rs 6,490.

Kamaal R Khan receives police notice after Sunny Leone’s FIR – but why is he bragging about it?

Looks like this actor-producer believes in sharing every little detail of his life with fans. But would his behaviour land him in serious trouble this time around?

Sunny Leone lodged a formal complaint against Kamaal R Khan for making false allegations that she had made the statement, “Rape is not a crime, it’s just a surprise”. Also, after accusing Sunny of making that statement, KRK had been continuously speaking ill of the lady, forcing her to lodge an FIR against him at the Versova police station, Mumbai.

Are your Valentine’s day plans healthy?

Celebrating Valentine’s Day with your loved one is one of the special moments of your life and you may have planned out the perfect date for your partner. But are the choices you’ve made healthy enough to not cause any repercussions on both of you? Here are a few pointers that can make this day more memorable and healthy for the both of you.

Gifts:

Who doesn’t like receiving gifts, and when it is from someone special, it becomes a special token of their love for you. This Valentine’s Day, step away from the clichéd roses and hearts and give your partner something healthy instead.

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 review

Before we talk about the ThinkPad Tablet 2, Lenovo's new Windows 8 hybrid, we need to talk about the original ThinkPad Tablet, the one that came out in fall of 2011 to mixed reviews. It was an okay device, when push came to shove, with useful features like a full-size USB port, 1080p output and pen support -- a rarity on Android tablets. But the tablet itself was bulky, performance was sluggish, battery life was mediocre and there weren't even that many Android apps designed to be used with a pen. It was a concept that didn't totally work -- at least not with that OS -- and indeed, Lenovo's long since discontinued it.

Kiss Day special: Aamir Khan-Karisma Kapoor or Ram Kapoor-Sakshi Tanwar – Which Chumma made you Cringe most?

     

We never thought kissing could ever go so horribly wrong until we saw these. Wanna know what kinds of pappis to stay away from today? Take a peek!

Today, as per the calendar of romance, is officially ‘Kiss Day’. Ahem ahem. But even on such a purposeful occasion, we pray that certain big screen and small screen celebs do not take the liberty to go ahead and smooch. *Fingers crossed*

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI petrol launched in India at Rs 27.37 lakh

The Q3 2.0 TFSI comes with a claimed fuel economy of 11.72 kmpl.

Audi India has silently launched the petrol-powered version of the hot selling Q3 crossover. Priced at Rs 27.37 lakh (ex-showroom, Maharashtra) the 2.0-litre TFSI joins the existing range of the Audi Q3 which is also offered with a 2-litre TDI diesel engine.    

Petrol prices may be hiked by Re 1/L, diesel by 50 paise/L by Saturday

New Delhi: Petrol price may be hiked by about Re 1 a litre and diesel by 50 paise a litre by this weekend as oil firms begin to exercise the recently accorded freedom to adjust rates in step with cost.

State-owned oil firms are losing Rs 1.32 a litre on petrol as international oil rates have firmed up during the last two weeks. They intend to pass on most of the loss to consumer at the next review due on February 15.

Also, diesel prices may be increased by 40-50 paise a litre in line with the freedom given by the government last month to raise rates of India's most consumed fuel in small dozes every month till such time that the Rs 9.22 a litre loss is completely wiped out.

"Gasoline (petrol) prices in international market are rising. The trend shows that we will have under-recoveries (losses) on petrol," said R S Butola, Chairman of Indian Oil Corp, the nation's largest fuel retailer.

Randeep Hooda wants to take shelter in Aditi Rao Hydari’s love, why?

  

The two lovebirds, Randeep Hooda and Aditi Rao Hydari have been whispering sweet nothings into each other’s ears and romancing in the wild while crooning an extremely mushy song in Murder 3

Randeep Hooda and Aditi Rao Hydari are getting all lovey-dovey in the promos of Murder 3, so there couldn’t be a better time for doing our version of one of the most romantic numbers in the film. Of course, when translated into English this passionate love track morphs into a hilarious ditty. But before you go any further, here’s a fun anecdote you must know about the couple in this one. One scene shows Randeep photographing exotic cheetahs, with Aditi petrified. We hear it was absolutely the other way around off screen – Randeep was the one getting all the goosebumps even as Aditi made the most of the adventure.

South actor Priyamani is excited about her item number in Shahrukh Khan’s Chennai Express!

The National Award-winning star-actor will shake a leg to an explosive item number just for Shahrukh Khan and Rohit Shetty

Shahrukh Khan can make anybody dance. Ask South actor Priyamani and she will tell you how excited she is to do an item number in Rohit Shetty’s forthcoming film Chennai Express and how eager just to meet her favourite superstar. “I am very excited. I am just waiting for the shoot to happen so that I get to meet Shahrukh Khan and shoot with him!” said the young actor in an interview to a daily.

Grave reserved for Afzal Guru in Srinagar

Srinagar: Days after his execution, Kashmiri separatists have reserved a grave for Afzal Guru at the Mazar-e-Shahuda (martyrs graveyard) at Eidgah in downturn Srinagar. 

The Parliament attack mastermind was bestowed the title of Shaheed-e-Watan (martyr of the nation) and a grave, with an epitaph, was set aside for him right next to a similar empty grave of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) leader Maqbool Bhat, who was executed and buried in Tihar jail on February 11, 1984. 

The black granite epitaph has Afzal’s name on it. Its inscription in archaic Urdu read: “The martyr of the nation, Mohammad Afzal Guru, Date of Martyrdom: 9th February 2013 Saturday, whose mortal remains are lying in the custody of the Government of India. The nation is awaiting its return.” 

An English news channel quoted a leader of breakaway faction of JLKF that the grave was earmarked after approval of the party and that he had led a team to the Eidgah to put up the epitaph on the grave. 

Ex-IAF chief Tyagi in the dock over chopper deal

New Delhi/Rome: Italy’s ongoing probe into its defence firm Finmeccanica’s $750 million chopper deal with India now points to the involvement of former Indian Air Force (IAF) chief SP Tyagi, who was allegedly bribed by the company to swing the contract in its favour. 

Hours after arresting Finmeccanica CEO Giuseppe Orsi, the Italian investigators claimed that the country’s state-run defence firm paid huge kickbacks to Tyagi when he was chief of the IAF to swing the controversial AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal in its favour. 

A nation in thrall to Poonam Pandey’s used chuddies!

Cineswami is amazed at how Indian men are reacting to Poonam Pandey’s latest offer to give away her bikini

It is a well-known fact that Japanese men are rather partial to panties, especially if pre-worn by schoolgirls. It was a trend that began in the ’80s and came to a boil in the early ’90s with vending machines on Tokyo streets dispensing underwear supposedly fresh off the derrieres of Japanese schoolgirls. These machines eventually went off the streets and the used underwear shifted into the hallowed precincts of adult stores. Sadly, for the panty punters and sellers, in 1993, the Japanese government deemed it illegal to purvey this trade, leaving many sniffing thin air in thwarted dismay.

The Attacks Of 26/11 song Maula maula: Nana Patekar’s screen presence is arresting in this disturbing number

The song from Ram Gopal Varma’s forthcoming film based on the Mumbai  terrorist attacks is terrific and terrifying

In his upcoming film The Attacks of 26/11, Ram Gopal Varma will depict the terror attack that shook Mumbai in 2008. The song Maula maula from RGV’s crime thriller will give you a quick recap of the dreadful incident. Sung by Sukhwinder Singh, this track is hard-hitting and disturbing. The visuals are certainly not for the feeble-hearted.

2013 Honda CR-V launched in India at Rs 19.95 lakh

Honda’s first offering for the year 2013 is here and ready to take on the competition! 

Honda India has rolled out its all-new crossover, the 2013 CR-V in India with a starting price of Rs 19.95 lakh. The premium offering is out in the market to take on the likes of Mitsubishi Outlander and Chevrolet Captiva.

Offered with a total of two petrol-only engine options and four variants, prices for the 2013 Honda CR-V start at Rs 19.95 lakh for the entry-level 2-litre MT variant while the top-of-the-line 2.4-litre AT with AVN (Audio/Video/Navigation) costs Rs 23.85 lakh (Both prices are ex-showroom, New Delhi).

As for the engine and drive-train specifications, the 2-litre petrol unit produces 156 PS of power and 190Nm of torque with a fuel economy of 13.7 kmpl. While the 2.4-litre petrol unit produces 190 PS of power and 226Nm of torque with a fuel economy of 12 kmpl. Both the engines are mated to a 5-Speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, while the 2-litre MT unit can be had with a 6-Speed manual gearbox as an option.

Wrestling dropped from 2020 Olympics

Lausanne: The International Olympic Committee leaders have dropped wrestling for the 2020 Games in a surprise decision to scrap one of the oldest sports on the Olympic program.

Indian wrestling fraternity today expressed shock and surprise at the IOC`s move to drop the sport from the 2020 Olympic programme, with London medal winners fearing the decision could halt the rising profile of the game in the country.

In a sudden development, the International Olympic Committee`s Executive Board in its meeting at Lausanne today decided to remove wrestling from the 2020 Olympics.

"I don`t see any reason why IOC decided to drop wrestling from the 2020 Olympic programme. I am still finding it difficult to come to terms with the news," Sushil Kumar, who won a silver in London Olympics in 66 kg freestyle event, told PTI.