Can Yuan’s Gains Be Limited by Demands for Slower Appreciation?

The Chinese declined today as the Chinese executives call for a slower appreciation, while criticizing the US for the debasing of its currency and creating
asset-bubbles on the emerging markets.
Earlier the executives were supporting the end of the yuan’s peg to the dollar and willing to see a faster appreciation of the Chinese currency. Now the CEOs are worried that the US quantitative easing may hurt the economies across the world and are willing to see the slowdown of the yuan’s appreciation.

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Sneak Peek at Hrithik Roshan's wax statue at Madame Tussauds

Not too long ago, Hrithik Roshan gave his measurements to the Madame Tussauds team for his wax figure. This time we bring to you the perfect clay sculpture of Hrithik's head, which is the first step in making the figure.

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Kareena's Bollywood Hungama Interview Part 2

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Kareena Kapoor to star opposite Aamir in Reema Kagti's next?

A hunt is on for a leading lady for Aamir Khan's next to be directed by in Reema Kagti. If the buzz is to be believed, Kareena Kapoor has been finalized.

A source close to the project says, "Kareena is extremely keen to work with Aamir again. While shooting with Aamir for Rajkumar Hirani's 3 Idiots, she got along very well with him. And the part in Reema Kagti's film suits Kareena."
At the moment, Reema Kagti is not willing to reveal details about the cast. "The film has strong parts for two leading ladies. And we're in talks with quite a few girls." However, a source reveals that Kareena has been confirmed.

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Funny girls

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Shine Pictures Hires BBC Exec Paula Jalfon

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Jalfon, currently BBC Films’ commercial manager who's considered a shrewd dealmaker, will start at Shine on January 11 overseeing finance and production for Liz Murdoch’s film operations Shine Pictures and Kudos Pictures. She will also produce and executive movies for Shine Pictures, the joint venture with Hollywood producer/financier New Regency, Shine and Kudos. At the BBC, Jalfon exec produced Streetdance 3D & In the Loop. Jalfon is leaving the BBC at the same time that BBC Films co-head Jane Wright is also quitting. I understand that Wright had become increasingly unhappy at Auntie. Shine’s next release is Brighton Rock, which UK distributor Optimum Releasing will open on Feb 4.

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