Hansika has amassed a huge fan following in Tamil Nadu following her successful foray into the industry with films like Maapillai, Engeyum Kadhal and Velayudham. The actress was recently petitioned by fans who want to start fan clubs across the length and breadth of the state. Hansika has requested some time to think about it before letting her decision be known. Hansika is flattered but she also feels that it is a big responsibility. She is talking …

Suriya, the brand ambassador for Nescafe Sunrise, will be the chief guest at an event organized by the company at the Besant Nagar Beach today. The event will start at around 6 pm on the Elliots Beach in Besant Nagar with Suriya participating in it. The star’s fans can catch him live in action at this event.

Oil prices slid in Asian trade Wednesday as traders took profit from recent gains, with weak US energy demand dampening the market's mood despite concerns over tension in Iran and Nigeria, analysts said. New York's main contract, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for delivery in February, was down 54 cents to $101.70 in morning trade. Brent North Sea crude for February delivery shed 39 cents to $112.89. "Oil prices have dropped... as we see …

Although Amala Paul is flooded with offers across South Indian movies, the dusky beauty is very cautious before signing her upcoming projects. Amala Pual says that she’s in no hurry to sign projects just because she’s hogging the limelight. The budding actress is one of the most wanted actresses today, but she’s keeping her fingers crossed and awaiting the release of his two films - Muppozhuthum Un Karpanaigal) and Siddharth (Kaadhalil Sothappuvadhu …

Oil prices were down in Asian trade Monday on concerns the European debt crisis could worsen, analysts said, amid tensions over Iran's threat to block a vital oil shipping lane. New York's main contract, West Texas Intermediate for delivery in February was down 49 cents to $101.07 in morning trade, while Brent North Sea crude for February delivery declined 11 cents to $112.95. "Pressures concerning the debt situation in Europe is offsetting the …

Vikram has signed up a Hindi film titled David, says a credible source. The film is to be directed by Bejoy Nambiar of Shaitan fame. Tabu and Isha Sharvani have been signed up for this film. The project is expected to kick-start once Vikram finishes Thandavam, directed by AL Vijay. The star has said that he will not switch over to Bollywood completely but take up assignments there if they are suitable for him. Bejoy Nambiar has impressed Vikram …

Priyanka Chopra says she has learnt a big lesson in the year 2011 – “waqt se pehle aur kismat se zyaada kuch nahi milta” “Big lesson learnt last year!all we can do is give it the best we have,and enjoy the ride..waqt se pehle Aur kismat se zyaada kuch nahi milta,” Priyanka wrote on microblogging site Twitter. The actress is looking forward to “Agneepath”, releasing Jan 26, it is her first big release in 2012

The euro fell sharply against major currencies in thin Asian trade Thursday after it hit a 10-year low against the Japanese unit in New York. The euro fell to $1.2903 and 100.49 yen in early Tokyo trade, down from $1.2912 and 100.80 yen late Wednesday in New York. The dollar stood at 77.86 yen, barely changed from 77.90 in New York. A senior dealer at a major bank in Tokyo said the overall selling volume was not large, meaning the impact of euro …

Legendary film actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao’s wife Akkineni Annapurna died today in Hyderabad. Akkineni Annapurna, 79, has been suffering from age related problems and finally breathed her last today morning. Film industry biggies and other political leaders have deeply mourned Akkineni Annapurna’s death. Akkineni Nageswara Rao established Annapurna Studios under his wife’s name and has developed into one of the leading studios in India. Annapurna …

Tamannah has said that she did not intend to insult anyone by visiting the Tirupati temple in jeans and t-shirt. The actress clarified that she went to the temple in a hurry and did not have the time to change her clothes. According to Tamannah, she always wears saree or salwar kameez while visiting temples and this was the only time she had worn jeans. She also revealed that the temple authorities levied a fine from her for disregarding the temple …