Victoria Beckham and feng shui
The Beckhams are reportedly preparing for their fourth baby’s arrival in the summer by giving their London and Los Angeles homes a feng shui makeover. Pregnant Victoria has hired £600 an-hour interior designers to overhaul their mansions, reports the Daily Star. The 36-year-old former Spice Girl ordered that the decorations be done in keeping with [...]
Super Bowl loss increases cardiac death rates
A new study has revealed that Super Bowl loss for a home team is likely to increase death rates in older men and women. Led by Robert A Kloner of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, researchers assessed how often this emotional stress may translate to increases in cardiac death. They ran regression [...]
Recipe of Indian Desserts – Malpuaa(pancakes)
We at WWW.INDIANTVTODAY.COM try to give you varieties in entertainment and keep you updated with the global happenings. After all TV is about one and all, so here we are there to keep you upated about entertainment, news, advertisement and so on friends, the list is simply endless. Today let’s palpitate our sweet tooth and [...]
A for apple pie, B for burger… D for diabetes
In two years’ time, from kindergarten to Std II, seven-year-old Vignesh Mohile’s association with the alphabet has undergone a drastic change. Even before the chubby little boy has learnt to communicate in English, his vocabulary already consists of words like enchilada, spaghetti, alfredo, tiramisu —- which his parents often fail to pronounce and that sound [...]
And the 56th Filmfare Award for .. goes to….
The 56th Filmfare Awards ceremony 2011 stole our heart away. Saturday, 29th January at Yash Raj Films Studios, in Mumbai, India was the setting for the 56th Filmfare awards 2011.The Bollywood beauties and hotties were all dressed to kill and were the to conquer the heart of the millions.Sheela ki jawani and Munni badnam hui [...]
I’m nervous about ‘Murder 2′: Jacqueline
Sri Lankan actress Jacqueline Fernandes, who is playing female lead in ‘Murder 2′, says she is a ‘little’ nervous about her much-talked about competition with Mallika Sherwat who was in the part one.’I am a little bit nervous. That’s natural, you know,’ giggled Jacqueline when asked about the comparisons with Mallika.’Murder 2′ is a sequel [...]
The power of imperfection
By Susan Stackpole “Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising, which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires courage.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson ~ Do [...]
Kate gets raunchy in new video
Supermodel Kate Moss has turned on her raunchy side starring as a prostitute in a new music video.The 37-year-old runway beauty is a part of singer and musician Evan Voytas’ new video ‘Tomorrow Night We’ll Go Anywhere’ directed by Jamie Harley, reported Mirror online.In the video, Moss is seen posing as a street girl for [...]
Padma Lakshmi embroiled in custody battle
Indian model-turned-TV host Padma Lakshmi is facing a custody challenge from the reported father of her baby daughter. Venture capitalist Adam Dell, brother of computer magnate Michael Dell, filed papers in a New York court on Tuesday demanding visitation rights to see Lakshmi’s 11-month-old daughter Krishna Thea, reported TMZ.Dell is currently allowed to see the [...]
Cher devastated by Oscars snub
Pop star and actress Cher is upset that her movie ‘Burlesque’ failed to bag an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song this year.The 64-year-old singer’s power ballad ‘You Haven’t Seen the Last of Me’ earned songwriter Diane Warren a Golden Globe earlier this month, but the track was left out of the Oscars shortlist [...]
Sticking plaster that zaps skin cancer
A light-emitting sticking plaster, which could be used at home at a cost of just 100 pounds, could now potentially help thousands of people diagnosed with skin cancer. The high-tech device, Ambulight, contains photodynamic therapy (PDT) that combines with a light-sensitive drug to destroy cancer cells, reports the Daily Mail. Less painful than surgery, the [...]
THE VALUE OF MOVIES IN TODAY’S AMERICA
by Candace Silvers As we approach the 83rd Annual Academy Awards with a slew of incredible films battling it out, I have found myself reflecting on the importance of movies to American Culture. In light of the daily news, and with respect to, well, all of us, it is my opinion that we’re stuck as [...]
Teens more vulnerable to drug addiction, behavioural disorders
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh have recorded neuron activity in adolescent rat brains that could reveal the biological root of the teenage propensity to consider rewards over consequences. It may also explain why adolescents are more vulnerable to drug addiction, behavioural disorders, and other psychological ills. The team reports that electrode recordings of adult [...]
‘Zor Ka Jhatka’- based on a game show of US, ‘WipeOut’
Bollywood Baadshah Shahrukh Khan is once again making a way to small screen with a reality show, He is back with a double bang on the Television Show once again. ShahRukh Khan who hosted shows like Kaun Banega Crorepati in 2007 and Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain in 2008, Bollywood King khan Sha [...]
Chicken Tikka recipe Indian style
A Chicken Tikka is served on a heated plate and is served with onions. It is traditionally baked skewers with small pieces of chicken, usually boneless, in a clay based oven called tandoor, after marinating in spices and yogurt.The literal meaning of tikka in the Persian, Urdu, and Punjabi languages is “bits, pieces”. The Punjabi [...]
Saat Khoon Maaf – Entertaining and Wicked Movie
Saat khoon maaf is a forthcoming bollywood thriller, drama and a black comedy film. Vishal Bharadwaj is the director of the movie and Priyanka Chopra is starring the lead role in the movie. ” Saat Khoon Maaf ” is a story of an anglo-Woman who goes on to kill all her seven husband. In this film, [...]
Quotes
by Vicki Lickorish Just been going through my wall and decided to put all the quotes I posted in March in one place… was going to go further back until I realised how many there are!!! xx “Be not the slave of your own past – plunge into the sublime seas, dive deep, and swim [...]
Sleep best time to strengthen memories
The best way to ”remember” something important is to remember it while you are asleep, suggests a new study. The research, led by Bjorn Rasch of the University of Basel in Switzerland, claims reactivating newly learned memories during sleep rather than when awake does a better job of strengthening the memory trace. The work could [...]
Bollywood divas Katrina Kaif and Priyanka chopra raided by the IT dept.
Black money is not a news for film industry and Income tax departments quest for such money has taken them to house of Bollywood actors Priyanka Chopra and Katrina Kaif. After all the film industry is generating tons of money especially the top stars. So it’s but obvious to keep a check on them and the rest of [...]
Complete list of Nominees for the 83rd Academy Awards
Actor in a Leading Role Javier Bardem in “Biutiful” Jeff Bridges in “True Grit” Jesse Eisenberg in “The Social Network” Colin Firth in “The King’s Speech” James Franco in “127 Hours” Actor in a Supporting Role Christian Bale in “The Fighter” John Hawkes in “Winter’s Bone” Jeremy Renner in “The Town” Mark Ruffalo in “The [...]
Naomi gives $7,800 tip to waitress
Supermodel Naomi Campbell reportedly gave away $7,893 as tip to a waitress after spending Sunday night drinking with actress Cameron Diaz. After having a meal together, both the actresses spent the evening drinking champagne and vodka at London’s Whisky Mist bar, where she paid this huge amount in tip to a waitress, reports digitalspy.co.uk. “The [...]
Eclipse, The Last Airbender up for nine Razzies
This year’s Razzie Awards nominations have been announced. More than 600 voters will take part in deciding the winners. As expected, most of the stars do not attend the Razzie Awards. But there are some exceptions like Halle Berry, who won the Razzie Award for Catwoman and Sandra Bullock, who won for All About Steve. [...]
TB vaccine protects before and after infection
Danish scientists have developed a new vaccine that can fight tuberculosis (TB) before and after infection. It could offer protection for many years more than is now possible, reports the BBC. TB is a disease of the lungs, causing symptoms such as coughing, chest pains and weight loss. Untreated, it can be deadly. However, only [...]
Outsourced: A Sitar is Born
By Allison Reilly The American sitcom continues in its debut season, when call center manager Todd (Ben Rappaport) overhears a beautiful singing voice from the bathroom, he’s surprised to find that it belongs to the shy and soft-spoken call center worker Madhuri (Anisha Nagarajan). Believing Madhuri has a shot to win an upcoming competition, Todd [...]
Our Crowning Glory… the lastest chat over at The Life’s what yoU make it Club…
by Vicki Lickorish Our hair, after all… is our crowning glory… lets face it over the years it takes some stick! What with hair-dryers and straighteners … colour treatments and bleach… no wonder it can look dull and ‘lifeless’… Here’s some handy hint, tips and facts about our hair. Facts. Hair mainly comprises of a [...]
Cooling stroke patients’ brains aid recovery
A group of Scottish doctors have suggested that cooling the brain of patients who have suffered a stroke could dramatically improve their recovery. They are joining others from across Europe who believe that inducing hypothermia in some patients can boost survival rates and reduce brain damage. To date, studies have involved the body of patients [...]
Domestic Violence-brings ill health
Developing countries must reform domestic violence laws.Domestic Violence can be described as when one adult in a relationship misuses power to control another. It is the establishment of control and fear in a relationship through violence and other forms of abuse. The violence may involve physical abuse, sexual assault and threats. Sometimes it’s more subtle, [...]
Suicide bomber kills 31 at Moscow airport
An explosion ripped through the international arrivals hall at Moscow’s busiest airport on Monday, killing 31 people and wounding about 130, officials said. The Russian president called it a terror attack. The state RIA Novosti news agency, citing law enforcement sources, said the mid-afternoon explosion at Domodedovo Airport may have been caused by a suicide [...]
CAROLINE WOZNIACKI press conference
Wozniacki continued to keep the press on her toes after her fourth-round win on Sunday when she opened by telling a story about a kangaroo cutting her in the park. Despite a half-dozen follow-up questions, nobody in the press corps decided to ask whether Wozniacki was serious or not. Q. What is the most exciting [...]
Natalie puts career on hold for baby
She is tipped to get a Oscar nod for her film ‘Black Swan’ but pregnant Natalie Portman is set to put her acting career on hold after her baby is born.The 29-year-old, who won best actress at the Golden Globes for her role in the movie, has pulled out of the film adaptation of novel [...]
Steer clear of Lady GaGa-like lenses!
Pop singer Lady GaGa-inspired trend of wearing coloured contact lenses could damage people’s eyes, opticians have warned. Wearing circle contact lenses that make eyes look bigger has become a rage amongst teenagers, after the pop icon wore them in her video for the song ”Bad Romance”. They achieve their effect by covering part of the [...]
“Heartfelt apology from all involved” in Jim Carrey’s mockery of Hindu Lord Ganesh
Buddhists have also come out in support of upset Hindus and want “heartfelt apology from all involved” in the mocking of Hindu Lord Ganesh in NBC’s Saturday Night Live (SNL) skit featuring actor-comedian Jim Carrey.Buddhist Minister ‘Jikai’ Phil Bryan, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said: “Television producers and filmmakers, in such powerful mediums, [...]
Film’s and the memories they hold….
by Vicki Lickorish Just been going through my FB pages having a little sort out and came across this that I shared a few months back…some classics here, enjoy Been having a bit of tidy up and came across a little book that came with one of my favourite films… the books called ‘The Wit [...]
MADONNA SCRAPS HER PROMISE TO MALAWI
Madonna was accused of letting down the people of Malawi after she admitted plans for a girls school had been scrapped.Causing quite the letdown, Madonna has reportedly scrapped plans for the opening of a girls school in Malawi.Madge performed a brick-laying ceremony at the school site in Chinkhota Village, Lilongwe, in April 2010, announcing it [...]
Citigroup gives CEO Vikram Pandit a big raise
The New York-based bank is lifting Vikram Pandit’s base salary to USD 1.75 million from just USD 1 a year effective immediately, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday. The announcement comes after Citi reported its first full year of profits since Pandit took over the top job in 2007 and [...]
Google gives $100m compensation to outgoing CEO Schmidt
NEW YORK: Google Inc, fresh off announcing a management shake-up, will give a $100 million equity award to outgoing chief executive Eric Schmidt, who in April will be succeeded by company co-founder Larry Page, says a media report. “Google … will give a $100 million equity award to outgoing chief executive Eric Schmidt,” the Wall [...]
Berlo’s 14 ‘bunga bunga’ girls evicted from luxury houses
Fourteen women who were regulars at Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s infamous “bunga bunga” sex parties have been evicted from their homes. The women, who were given the apartments by the 74-year-old Prime Minister, were thrown out after the residents association complained they “lowered the tone,” reports the Daily Mail. The gates complex on the [...]
Spears Auctions Dress For Pal’s Sick Son
BRITNEY SPEARS is giving fans the chance to own the gown she wore in the billboards for her fragrance Radiance – to raise funds for a friend’s sick son.The Toxic superstar is auctioning off the silver backless dress she donned for the perfume’s promotional posters on ebay.com in a bid to boost donations for the [...]
Paris Hilton will break hearts at 30
Paris Hilton has said she would “love” to get married and have a baby once she turns 30 next month.The heiress and reality star admitted that approaching the milestone age is “scary” but makes her feel more ready than ever to settle down and start a family, reported Contactmusic.When asked whether she wanted to start [...]
After Michelle, Hathaway turns catty
Anne Hathaway has nabbed the coveted female lead opposite Christian Bale in ‘The Dark Knight Rises’. Warner Brothers confirmed this in an official announcement.The studio also revealed which character Tom Hardy, who joined the cast last fall, will play: Bane. “I am delighted to be working with Tom again and excited to watch him bring [...]
Wozniacki through to fourth round
Wozniacki has been trying to change perceptions of herself ever since she rose to the number one ranking – and she showed no sign of letting up on Friday. Wozniacki’s ascent to the top of the women’s game was achieved without a grand slam victory and there remain doubts as to whether she has the [...]
EARLY PERIODS IN GIRLS ‘UP RISK OF DEPRESSION’
Girls who begin menstruating before the age of 11.5 are the most depressed by ages 13 and 14, says a new study. The younger a girl is when she begins her monthly period, the more likely she is to struggle with depression later in her teen years, according to British scientists. They examined a group [...]
To see a world in a grain of sand…
by Vicki Lickorish Last nights dreams where very interesting…I was Lara Croft (well Angelina Jolie actually!!) This poem, well the first few lines kept repeating themselves over and over, I’ve never read the whole poem before, interesting read Mr Blake! To see a world in a grain of sand And a heaven in a wild [...]
Drinking a pint of beer a day is good for your health -Cheers!
Doctors have suggested that drinking up to a pint of beer a day is good for the health and can reduce the risk of diabetes and high blood pressure. They claimed that moderate consumption could even help people lose weight if combined with a healthy diet. Doctors Ramon Estruch and Rosa Lamuela tested 1,249 men [...]
Zor Ka Jhatka – Total Wipeout is an upcoming Indian TV Show
Sharukh is back on the small screen with a bang and yes with a Zor Ka Jhatka(big shake). Sharukh khan who hosted shows like Kaun Banega Crorepati in 2007 and Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain in 2008, Bollywood King khan Sha Ruk Khan is all set to make his small screen comeback with [...]
Antioxidants lead to fertility problems in females
research has revealed a possible unexpected side effect of antioxidants: They might cause fertility problems in females. Antioxidants are sold over the counter everywhere. They are added to food, drink and face cream. But according to Prof Nava Dekel of the Biological Regulation Department, we still don’t have a complete understanding of how they act [...]
‘Buffy’ wants to return to small screen
Sarah Michelle Gellar is trying to make her long awaited return to the small screen with a new CBS series. The ‘Buffy-The Vampire Slayer’ star, who made the leap onto the big screen after her television success, is to appear in a pilot for a new drama called ‘Ringer’, reported Daily Mail. The show is about a [...]
‘Social Network’ leads awards tally at Golden Globes
Facebook film ‘The Social Network’ picked up four Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, including best film drama, making it a front-runner in Hollywood’s Oscar race. ’Social Network’ picked up the best director award for David Fincher, best screenplay for writer Aaron Sorkin and best musical score for its music, written by Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent [...]
Ethiopia – Weeks 5 & 6
by Holly Robertson I’m a little late on sending out this update because I was gone for four days on an adventure and the internet has been down. An adventure that showed me the true wilderness of Ethiopia! It was a week of excitement, more sickness, MORE antibiotics, New Years Eve at an R. Kelly [...]
Gaga will perform at 2011 Grammys
She did a duet with Elton John at last year’s Grammy Awards and popstar Lady Gaga will perform once again at the 2011 Grammy awards. The ‘Paparazzi’ hitmaker is going to reprise her role as one of musical guests at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards to be held on February 13. The ‘Poker Face’ singer told one [...]