As if their torturous ripoff act on the big screen in a string of pathetic movies like Sarkar Raj, Bhoothnath, Umrao Jaan, Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag and Jhoom Barabar Jhoom were not bad enough, the Bachchans (Amitabh, Abhishek and Aishwarya) are taking their ripoff act to a new arena.

Yes, the Bachchan flop triplets are now embarking on a live performances tour of recession-hit North America.

Like greedy pigs feeding at the trough, these box office disasters can’t seem to get enough. Just take a look at the obscene Ticket prices - for the New Jersey Show to be held in Atlantic City, Ticket Prices range from $750-$50.

Given the current serious economic crisis in North America, the high Ticket Prices for these shows and the box office disasters of recent movies featuring the Bachchan floplets, we think the show by the Bachchans should more aptly be called Ripoff Tour.

Of course, the Bachchans will whine that they Continue Reading…

Former HP executive Atul Malhotra has pleaded guilty to stealing trade secrets, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Malhotra, a former VP of imaging and printing services at HP, is said to have shared IBM trade secrets after joining HP from IBM in May 2006.

Malhotra faces a maximum of 10 years in prison, a fine of $250,000 and a three-year term of supervised release.

Sentencing in the case is set for October 29, 2008.