Julia Roberts was asked to remove freckles
London – Actress Julia Roberts, 46, says once a fussy director had asked her to remove her freckles for a movie role. “One director wanted me to have two freckles taken off because he said it made my face look dirty,” dailymail.co.uk quoted the “August: Osage County”... read more »
Bieber names puppy Karma
Los Angeles – Pop star Justin Bieber has named his new bulldog puppy Karma. Justin managed to zero in on the name after his father Jeremy Bieber, asked his fans to come up with a name on social networking site Twitter. “So we have got a name selected for the newest Bieber. Big thanks to... read more »
China to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam
Beijing – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Monday that the country is willing to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam, Xinhua reported. The development of China-Vietnam relations maintains momentum and China attaches great importance to its ties with Vietnam, Wang told Vietnamese Deputy... read more »
South Africa win by 10 wickets, clinch series
South Africa won the second and final cricket Test in Durban on Monday by ten wickets. A 59-run quickfire opening partnership between Graeme Smith (27) and Alviro Petersen (31) ensured that the Proteas won the Test, and the series, in just 11.4 overs after the start of the post-tea... read more »
BJP dares Rahul to let Adarsh scam be probed
New Delhi – Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nalin Kohli on Monday criticised Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, saying the latter should allow for the completion of the legal... read more »
Sonakshi Sinha `not madly ambitious`
New Delhi – Sonakshi Sinha has said that she is not madly ambitious, asserting that it doesn’t figure in her life. The ‘Lootera’ actress said that she would not be falling over... read more »
Google partners with Audi to develop in-car Android infotainment systems
Washington – Google has reportedly joined hands with carmaker Audi to develop in-car entertainment and information systems that would function on the search giant’s Android... read more »
India lead by 7 runs at lunch
South Africa’s Dale Steyn struck early on Monday to push India on the backfoot. India led by 7 runs and were 173 for seven in 68 overs at lunch. In the 51st over Vernon Philander... read more »
Plans for Michelle Obama’s 50th b’day celebrations underway
Washington – Plans are under way to celebrate Michelle Obama’s 50th birthday in the White House on Jan 17, it has been revealed. According to the Chicago Tribune, the White House will be... read more »
