Adam Sandler tops Forbes` `Most Overpaid Actors 2013` list
New York – Adam Sandler has topped the list of Forbes Magazine’s The Most Overpaid Actors of 2013 list. According to the publication, the ’50 First Dates’ star’s film, ‘Jack & Jill’ grossed 150 million dollars, while the film cost an estimated 80 million dollars to make and... read more »
Women satisfied with body image have happier relationships
New York – Being in a happy relationship is linked with a better body image, a study has revealed. According to the study, women who are happy with their body image are more likely to be in happy romantic relationships whether or not they were at their “ideal” weight, and vice versa, the... read more »
China allegedly withholds residence visas for NYT, Bloomberg reporters
Beijing – China has been reportedly withholding residence visas for the New York Times (NYT) and Bloomberg reporters over the agencies’ investigative stories on wealth accumulated by leaders’ families. According to the Japan Times, the two organizations’ news-gathering operations in the... read more »
Putin creates ‘Ministry of Truth’ news agency to control Russian media
Washington – Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the creation of a news agency in a move to further strengthen Kremlin control over the country’s media. An influential lawmaker described the move as a ‘powerful propaganda’ weapon and critics dubbed the ‘Ministry of... read more »
China to improve school conditions in poor regions
Beijing – China has decided to improve basic schooling conditions for compulsory education in poverty-stricken areas, according to a new document unveiled Wednesday. “Schools in... read more »
Kerry visits Israel amid reports of faltering Israeli-Palestinian talks
Jerusalem – Amid reports of Israeli-Palestinian talks losing momentum, US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Israel late Wednesday. Kerry has arrived in a bid to push forward... read more »
Putin favours amnesty proposal for inmates
Moscow – Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that a proposal about giving amnesty to inmates on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Russian Constitution should get a... read more »
UN Security Council condemns slams attacks on aid workers
United Nations – The ! UN Security Council (UNSC) has strongly condemned deadly attacks in two Afghan provinces last week which led to the death of nine aid workers. In a statement,... read more »
Amy Adams wonders why people mistake her for Isla Fisher
Los Angeles – Actress Amy Adams says that people mistake her for actress Isla Fisher a lot and she doesn’t understand the reason behind it. The 39-year-old said that when she is with... read more »
