Idris Elba pays tribute to Mandela, records album
LosAngeles – Actor Idris Elba has recorded an album as a tribute to South African president Nelson Mandela. The 41-year-old worked on the project in South Africa after he finished shooting for Mandela’s biopic “Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom”. “The album will be called... read more »
Indian diplomat in New York arrested for visa fraud
Washington – One of India’s senior diplomats was arrested in New York Thursday for alleged visa fraud and exploitation of her domestic help leading to expression of “strong concern” by the Indian embassy in Washington. Devyani Khobragade, 39, India’s Deputy consul... read more »
Emotions make Katy Perry’s songs stand apart
Los Angeles – Katy Perry believes that the inclusio0n of emotions in her songs is what makes them different from the rest. Bang Showbiz reports that Perry told a radio channel that people value her! music because she taps into their “vulnerability” with her songs. “That... read more »
Mandela’s statue to be erected at Presidency
Johannesburg – A statue of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, who passed away last week at his residence at the age of 95, will be erected at the Presidency coming Monday, the South African government announ! ced Thursday. President Jacob Zuma will unveil the country’s former... read more »
India’s first supersonic jet Mig-21 to be aviation folklore
Kolkata – The deafening roar of the Mikoyan-Gurevich Mig-21 FL afterburner, an iconic delta-wing fighter aircraft that heralded the ‘supersonic era’ in Indian Air Force... read more »
Daryl Tuffey says `shocked to hear match-fixing reports about himself`
Sydney – Former New Zealand cricketer Daryl Tuffey is seeking legal advice after expressing shock at being linked to a probe into match fixing, according to reports. According to... read more »
Barcelona survive early scare in Copa del Rey, Juventus stroll on in Serie A
Washington – The Copa del Rey provided some respite for Barcelona after a double dose of defeats as they beat 2B side Cartagena 4-1 after an early scare. According to CNN, the... read more »
Woods fires 62 to take lead in Northwestern Mutual World Challenge
London – World number one Tiger Woods struck a brilliant 10-under-par 62 in the second round of the World Challenge to eke a two-stroke lead at the halfway stage, according to... read more »
Bravo reveals Lara `told him to go out, make name for himself` af...
Wellington – West Indies player Darren Bravo has revealed that cricket legend Brian Lara messaged him after the first day of the New Zealand Test and said that it was important for him to go... read more »
