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LONDON: Sandra Bullock is on the brink of a rare double this weekend which could see her become the first actress to win an Oscar and a slightly less-coveted Razzie award in the space of 24 hours.
The star is regarded as the favorite to win the best actress prize at Sunday’s Oscars for her performance [...]

Islamabad, July 13 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday said the entire focus of the government will now shift to the rehabilitation of displaced persons and rebuilding of the damaged infrastructure in Malakand Division.

He was addressing a select gathering of international donors, NGOs [...]

Shimla, July 9 (ANI): A play based on a famous Indian novel, Devdas was recently staged at 122-year-old Gaiety theatre to pay tributes to some eminent theatre artistes and playwrights.

‘Devdas’ was performed by some promising theatre artistes to pay tributes to late theatre personalities like [...]

New York, May 8 (ANI): Hollywood actor Zachary Quinto, who will be seen as Spock in the forthcoming ‘Star Trek’ flick, could not get Spock’s ‘live long and prosper’ Vulcan salute right, as he was unable to stick his fingers together.

Quinto, who plays Spock in the new ‘Star Trek’ film, “couldn’t train his fingers [...]

Pharmacy and Other Health Professions Experiencing Serious Shortages Stand to
Benefit From This Bold Plan
SACRAMENTO, Calif.–(Business Wire)–
Yesterday, the Governor`s office released the following:
California needs an additional 200,000 healthcare professionals by 2014. So
today I am excited to announce our Allied Health Initiative, a 3-year, $32
million program to expand the number of pharmacists, lab techs, imaging
specialists and more. [...]

Washington, April 11 (IANS) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Saturday wished Bengalis around the world ‘Shubho Nobo Borsho’ (Happy New Year) on ‘Pohela Boishakh’, the Bangla New Year.
‘As the world faces the greatest economic challenges in generations, we all must stand together to embrace the New Year’s promise of rebirth and renewal,’ she said [...]

Berlin (Germany), Apr.10 (ANI): Germany is to stage the controversial Mel Brooks musical “The Producers” for the first time amid a debate over whether the country is ready to laugh at its Nazi past.

According to The Telegraph, the show, [...]

4Ps Business, Marketing and Advertising Power Awards 2009, India’s most aspired business, marketing and advertising awards is a platform to recognize Corporate Magicians who turned a Product into a well-established Brand.
The awards function was a night of success and festivity and was held on 8th April 2009 at J.W. Marriott, Mumbai. [...]

Chennai, Mar 21 (ANI): President Pratibha Devi Singh Patil said on Saturday that terrorism poses a great threat to global peace and should be dealt with firm determination.

Speaking at the passing out parade at the Officers Training Academy in Chennai this morning, Patil said that [...]

Dhaka, Mar 2 (ANI): The funeral or the Namaz-e-janaza of the 48 Bangladesh army officers, whose bodies were found during a rescue operation at the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) headquarters, was held at the National Parade Square on Monday.

Forty-two of them were laid to rest at about [...]

Agra, Feb 19 (ANI): Hundreds of people from all walks of life participated in a mini-marathon ahead of the opening of the “Taj Mahotsav”, the ten-day annual festival at Shilpgram near the Taj Mahal.

“Around 1000 participants took part in this marathon. The participants included officers, athletes, school children and soldiers. They ran almost four kilometres [...]

Washington, February 10 (ANI): Katy Perry has got back at her family for leaking her embarrassing childhood pictures to an American television network.

Snaps of the pop singer, known for her unconventional style of dress, often humorous, had been provided by her parents on the request of CBS.

And now, the ‘I Kissed A Girl’ hitmaker has [...]

Washington, Feb.6 (ANI): President Barack Obama and some of his staff members exhibited their inexperience when they took off from the White House in the Marine One helicopter for the first time.

The new president walked out of the White House residence and strode alone briskly to the chopper as the winter twilight gathered. According to [...]

Washington, Feb 05 (ANI): Singer Natalie Cole is hoping to receive a new kidney from her 31-year-old son Robert, which would put an end to the dialysis she must undergo three times a week.

“My son [Robert, 31] may be a possible [donor] match. It’s very sweet and kind of strange to have people [...]

London, Feb 01 (ANI): It looks like Prince Harry’s ex Chelsy Davy has moved on, for the beauty was spotted partying in the royal’s favourite club.

Wearing a bottom-skimming miniskirt, the 23-year-old babe was found kicking it at Boujis nightclub.

She had fans lining up to dance with her at the nightspot in Kensington, London.

Davy even [...]

Washington, Jan.27 (ANI): A Cleveland fire fighter band member John Coleman’s acknowledgement of President Barack Obama’s wave during the inaugural parade, has not sat well with his superiors, and has landed him with a six week-long suspension.

“He waved and I just gave him a wave and a little nod and moved on,” claimed Coleman, a [...]

Indore, Jan. 26 (ANI): As the nation commemorated its 60th Republic Day on Monday, people in Indore’s Gandhi Chowk were thrilled to salute a giant national flag, which many described as the highest flag of the country.

Madhya Pradesh Finance Minister Raghavji hoisted the special flag, which measured 21 x 14 feet and was unfurled [...]

Srinagar, Jan.26 (ANI): Despite a boycott call given by the extremists, Republic Day was celebrated with great patriotism and fervour on Monday here.

The main programme was held at the Bakshi Stadium where the state’s Rural Development Minister Ali Mohammed Sagar unfurled the national flag and took the salute.

Defying the boycott call, people came out [...]

New Delhi, Jan.16 (ANI): About 20,000 security personnel will guard the national capital ahead of the Republic Day celebrations as part of beefed up security measures following Mumbai terror attacks and intelligence inputs about possible strikes.
Delhi Police Commissioner Y S Dadwal on Friday said that the security establishment does not want to take any chance [...]

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): The 61st Foundation Day of the Indian Army on Thursday culminated with the At-Home function hosted by Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor, which was attended by top government functionaries as well as serving and retired officers of the armed forces.
Army Day is celebrated on January 15 every year in India, [...]