Archive for: February, 2010

46 killed as storm sweeps across Europe

46 killed as storm sweeps across Europe

Paris, Feb 28 (DPA) At least 46 people have died in a violent storm that swept across parts of Europe Saturday and Sunday.

France was the hardest hit, with 40 people reported killed and several still missing and feared drowned.

Packing winds of up to 160 km per hour, the storm uprooted

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India-Pakistan clash sets the tempo for Hockey World Cup

India-Pakistan clash sets the tempo for Hockey World Cup

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) A thunderous applause greeted India and Pakistan players as they walked out for the much anticipated Hockey World Cup clash in a near capacity Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here Sunday night.

The hype was building for more than a week and when the moment arrived,

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Hopkins claims Hilton is ’soulless machine’

Hopkins claims Hilton is ’soulless machine’

London, Feb 28 (IANS) Sir Anthony Hopkins has blasted socialite-heiress Paris Hilton, calling her a 'soulless machine'.

The Oscar-winning Welsh actor believes socialites are taking over Hollywood and said he thinks the hotel heiress is stupid, reports contactmusic.com.

'I went into a shop to buy my wife some clothes and they had

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IAF firepower demo not aimed at any country: Antony

IAF firepower demo not aimed at any country: Antony

Pokhran (Rajasthan), Feb 28 (IANS) Even as he expressed concern over Pakistan not dismantling the 42 terror camps operating on its territory, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Sunday the massive air power demonstration the Indian Air Force (IAF) staged here was 'not aimed at any country'.

'It was not aimed at

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Hathaway finds it easy to make pals on sets

Hathaway finds it easy to make pals on sets

London, Feb 28 (IANS) Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway says she finds it easy to befriend her co-stars on movie sets.

The actress says she likes to strike up a close rapport with her co-stars, reports celebrifi.com.

'I'm very friendly with everyone. One of my closest friends is Emily Blunt, who I met

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Select few have been associated with Lux: Katrina

Select few have been associated with Lux: Katrina

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Bolywood actresses Katrina Kaif has joined hands with celebrities Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra as the new brand ambassador for Lux and she thinks it is only a selected lot to have had the 'honour'.

Katrina has been roped in as the face of the Lux

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Moore doesn’t mind her kids watching her nude scenes

Moore doesn’t mind her kids watching her nude scenes

London, Feb 28 (IANS) Hollywood actress Julianne Moore has said she isn't worried about her kids seeing her nude in films.

The actress, who has two children Caleb, 12, and seven-year-old Liv, with husband Bart Freundlich thinks they might be embarrassed by the scenes but has always expected to have conflict

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India, Saudi Arabia aim for major JVs, investments

India, Saudi Arabia aim for major JVs, investments

Riyadh, Feb 28 (IANS) India and Saudi Arabia Sunday agreed that despite growing bilateral trade there was still a vast area of investment still to be tapped.

'On the economic and commercial side, both sides expressed happiness that our trade is growing and we are now at $26-billon two-way trade,' Latha

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Liv Tyler feels under pressure to look good

Liv Tyler feels under pressure to look good

London, Feb 28 (IANS) 'Lord of the Rings' star Liv Tyler has revealed she feels under pressure to look good for every new movie.

The actress has revealed she tries to be careful about what she eats if she is working on a new movie, reports blockbuster.co.uk.

'I do feel pressure. I

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Oprah Winfrey’s company sued over workout program

Oprah Winfrey’s company sued over workout program

London, Feb 28 (IANS) Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey is facing legal action from bosses at an exercise company who have filed suit against her Harpo Inc firm over a workout program.

Officials at Unicus Performance Training (UPT) filed a lawsuit Feb 22 alleging they were never paid for developing an

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