Spanish actress and Hollywood icon Sara Montiel dies at 85
Posted by admin on Apr 08, 2013 | Leave a Comment
MADRID: Sara Montiel, the first Spanish actress to make it in Hollywood and best known for her roles in international blockbusters such as “Vera Cruz”, died at home in Madrid on Monday aged 85, her family said.
One of Spain’s most loved actresses, Montiel made her on-screen debut in her mid-teens after winning a beauty contest whose prize was a film role in “Te quiero para mi”. This lead...
Boxing icon Ali in critical condition
Posted by admin on Feb 06, 2013 | Leave a Comment
ISLAMABAD: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali has been admitted to a hospital in United States as brother of the former heavyweight champion fears Ali could be dead in days.
Ali celebrated his 71st birthday last month. He has been suffering from Parkinson disease for the last 30 years. It’s a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system characterized by tremor and impaired muscular coordination.
Ali’s brother...
Son of late icon Kennedy may run for US Senate
Posted by admin on Dec 23, 2012 | Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON: A son of late political icon Edward Kennedy is considering a run for the US senate seat in Massachusetts — the
same state his late father represented as a popular US lawmaker for nearly five decades, US media reported Sunday.
Edward Kennedy Jr, 51, commonly referred to as “Teddy,” is giving serious consideration to running for the US Senate seat that John Kerry will vacate if he is confirmed...
Hollywood icon gets biggest makeover for 35 years
Posted by admin on Oct 27, 2012 | Leave a Comment
LOS ANGELES: The iconic Hollywood sign overlooking Tinseltown is getting its biggest renovation for 35 years, ahead of its 90th birthday next year.
Workers are using window-cleaner style platforms as they strip down the 50-foot (15-meter) tall letters, powerwash the corrugated iron and apply nearly 400 gallons of fresh paint, organizers said.
The operation, which started earlier this month, will take eight to 10 weeks...
Bollywood icon Yash Chopra passes away
Posted by admin on Oct 21, 2012 | Leave a Comment
MUMBAI: Legendary Indian director, producer and screen writer Yash Chopra passed away here at the age of 80.
Chopra had been diagnosed with Dengue and admitted in hospital.
He setup his own production house ‘Yash Raj Films’ in 1971 and produced several hit films such as Silsila, Lamhe, Dil to Pagal Hai just to name a few.
Chopra leaves behind a wife and two sons.
He was born in Lahore in 1932.
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Myanmar icon Suu Kyi lands in Ireland with U2s Bono
Posted by admin on Jun 18, 2012 | Leave a Comment
LONDON: Aung San Suu Kyi landed in Ireland on Monday, with U2 star Bono by her side for a flying visit on her European tour that was to see her pick up a prize honouring her unwavering commitment to human rights.
Myanmar’s democracy icon flew into Dublin with the Irish singer on his private jet, after the pair co-hosted a panel at a peace forum in Oslo, where Suu Kyi has herself received a rock star welcome from...
Flowers, tributes as Apple fans mourn icon
Posted by admin on Oct 06, 2011 | Leave a Comment
In front of the Apple store in Soho, Gregory Littley places two roses and a candle on the sidewalk — next to his iPhone with “We will miss you Steve Jobs” typed on its screen.
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Hina Rabbani Khar livid at media terming her style icon – Times of India
Posted by admin on Jul 30, 2011 | Leave a Comment
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Hina Rabbani Khar livid at media terming her style iconTimes of IndiaLAHORE: Pakistan's youngest foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar might have held the Indian media in thrall with her precious South Sea pearls, Roberto Cavalli shades and Birkin bag, but the media spotlight on her style and fashion statements left her …Why is everyone going crazy for Khar?The Express TribunePakistan foreign minister...
Hina Rabbani Khar- a style icon – Hindustan Times
Posted by admin on Jul 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment
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Hina Rabbani Khar- a style iconHindustan TimesPearls, Roberto Cavalli shades and a Birkin bag, speculated to be worth Rs 17 lakh — Pakistan's youngest and first woman foreign minister, Hina Rabbani Khar has got people talking about her impeccable style sense during her ongoing Delhi visit. …Kashmir CBMs widely welcomedThe Express TribuneStable Pak in favour of India: KrishnaSouth Asian News AgencyKashmir:...
Comedy icon Jerry Lewis ill in Australia
Posted by admin on Jun 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment
SYDNEY: Veteran US comedian Jerry Lewis has had to cancel a sell-out Sydney tour after collapsing from exhaustion as he prepared to take the stage, promoters said Saturday. The 85-year-old was due to perform before a packed house in western Sydney Friday night to raise money for muscular dystrophy but the event was called off [...]
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