According to Dow Jones VentureSource, a VC industry tracking firm, investments grew in almost every venture hub globally in the April-June quarter, a sign of recovery in the global economy.

The film, in spite of its leading quartet's reliable charms, rambles on and on like those relentless servings of yam in Samantha's direction -- an ordeal not even the craziest fashionista would want to endure no matter how exciting the contents inside those numerous Dior and Louis Vuitton shopping bags.

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According to the data by Dow Jones VentureSource, global venture investment in companies across the world rose 13 per cent in January-March period this year.

Animal rights group PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has named actress Catherine Zeta-Jones the worst-dressed celeb of 2010. See who else got a rap across the knuckles for wearing fur and animal skins!

The first episode of 24 is the start of a potentially explosive new season, and it'll be good to see Sutherland and Kapoor find themselves dynamic.

Indian Space Research Organisation is all set to launch Oceansat-2, an exclusive satellite to track marine life and identify potential fishing zones in September.

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Congress president Sonia Gandhi will inaugurate the 57th edition of Nehru Trophy boat\nrace, the country's biggest and popular water sporting event, in Alappuzha on August 8.

Ricky Ponting has been lauded as the best Australian batsmen since Don Bradman after breaking Allan Border's national Test aggregrate in the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston.

Is the Taliban altering its image and operational methods? At least, a 'Layeha' or rulebook issued by the Taliban in Afghanistan in May 2009 -- which is in possession of rediff.com -- indicates to this trend.

They are worried that the Kharif crop may not be sown at the usual time in June, which accounts for 163 mm of 890 mm for the entire monsoon season. They\nfear that they may be forced to sell their land in order to repay their debts and\nmove to cities like Mumbai or Delhi in search of work as labourers.

Dalbir Bains, founder of lingerie store Boudoir London in Mumbai, gives tips on innerwear styles for summer.

Yuvraj Singh's second hat-trick of the tournament, coupled with Irfan Pathan's twin blow in the last over, handed Kings XI Punjab a one-run victory over Deccan Chargers in the Indian Premier League on Sunday.

Generally, elections in Tamil Nadu are like temple festivals -- there are lights, fireworks, music, dance and colourful people. But Election 2009 seems to be muted in the state.

In India, US venture capitalists invested $101 million in 13 deals in the first quarter, 29 per cent less than the $142 million via 22 deals in the March quarter of 2008, as per data compiled by research firm Dow Jones VentureSource. Venture capitalists put $1.87 billion, the lowest quarterly total since 2004, via 250 deals for emerging companies in India, China, Europe and Israel in the first quarter as fund managers prefer assured returns from portfolio investment.

American swimmer Rebecca Soni smashed the world record in winning the 200 metres breaststroke at the Beijing Olympics on Friday, two years after having heart surgery. The softly-spoken swimmer, who captured the silver in the 100 breaststroke after being a late replacement for Jessica Hardy, who had failed a doping test, made light of her astonishing progress since the surgery.

It is the first time that a significant number of movies simultaneously showcase Indian origin talent. Some of the films, like The Love Guru, have an actor of Indian origin, in this case Manu Narayan getting his first big break. Other like Brick Lane, a story of immigration angst, adultery and redemption set in London, have a mostly Indian cast.

An experienced athletics team featuring seven current world champions and a host of medals favourites will represent the United States in next month's Beijing Olympics, USA Track & Field announced on Monday. The 126-member squad includes Athens 2004 Olympic gold medallists Jeremy Wariner (400m) and Shawn Crawford (200m), double world champions Tyson Gay and Bernard Lagat.

In tough times such as the present, what is wrong if Sex and the City lets women dream a little, imagine a world with earthly pleasures of shoes and expensive designer name dresses? Nobody questions Steven Spielberg when he sends Indiana Jones on a long, ridiculous journey looking for a crystal skull. So why cannot women aspire to buy a pair of Manolo Blahnik, even at a price tag of $525?

Venture capitalists (VCs) invested around $928 million (around Rs 3,700 crore) in 80 India-based firms during 2007 -- a 166 per cent increase over the $349 million invested in 36 deals in 2006 --, according to the latest quarterly India Venture Capital report published by Dow Jones VentureSource.

All the dope about Lindsay Lohan and other Hollywood celebs.

The Fantastic Four sequel turns out to be okay, but flat overall.

The Australian Open offers wildcard spots for eight men and eight women for the Jan. 15-28 tournament at Melbourne Park.

All the latest Hollywood buzz.

Aaron Peirsol and Leisel Jones set world records to win their second gold medals at the world championships.