Legendary Hollywood make-up artist Dick Smith dies at 92
London, Aug 1 (ANI): Dick Smith, who was known as the ‘godfather of make-up’ died at the age of 92.
Month: August 2014
Weight issues – when Hollywood movies went wrong
Los Angeles, Aug 1 (IANS) Depictions of weight gain or loss we see in Hollywood movies are rarely true to life, and yet we believe them. Here’s a list things movies get wrong when it comes to weight, reports huffingtonpost.com: * Weight loss happens in the blink of an eye: “Rocky” training montage convinces you that dramatic body transformations happen instantanly. For the third “Bridget Jones” installment, Renee Zellweger famously opted against gaining the weight she had put on for the first two movies, in consideration of her health. * Losing weight is the end of the story: It’s true that it’s not sexy to talk about excess skin.
Taking up US snooping issue reflects NDA Govt’s strength: BJP
New Delhi, Aug. 1 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and spokesperson Siddharth Nath Singh today said that taking up the issue of snooping by the United States at the fifth Indo- US Strategic Dialogue by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, reflects that the NDA government is strong unlike the previous UPA government. “Sushma Swaraj has conveyed our stand to the US by taking up the issue of snooping. It is a very bold step and it shows that the NDA Government is strong unlike the former UPA Government,” said Singh.
John Kerry reaches 7 RCR to meet PM Modi
New Delhi, August 1 (ANI): U.S Secretary of State John Kerry has reached 7 Race Course Road to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi here today. Kerry is on a three day visit to India. Kerry had met External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj yesterday for the fifth Indo- US Strategic Dialogue in which the two sides discussed transformative initiatives in key areas of security and energy. He had also met Finance and Defence Minister Arun Jaitley along with Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker.
Aamir Khan goes nude for ‘P.K.’ first look!
Get ready to see Aamir Khan in his never seen before avatar of an alien. Wondering what research and perfection the actor has underwent to live this character of creature from outer space. Well, he has gone completely nude for the first look of his upcoming film ‘P.K.‘.
The first look poster visualizes Aamir standing bare bodied with just a stereo system covering his front. He is standing on a railway track in this unusual posture at the backdrop of a deserted area. As per the reports, this particular snapshot is taken from the introduction scene of the film, when Aamir lands on earth.
Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, ‘P.K.‘ is a satirical take on Indian politics.
Congress sends highway bill to White House
Congress has approved a bill to prevent a 28 percent cut in federal highway and mass transit aid at the height of the summer construction season. The Senate voted Thursday night for a House-passed measure …
Congress oks VA, highway bills, not border measure
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress ran full-tilt into election-year gridlock over immigration Thursday and staggered toward a five-week summer break after failing to agree on legislation to cope with the influx of young immigrants flocking illegally to the United States.
Congress votes final passage on highway bill
Congress gave final approval Thursday to a $10.8 billion bill to keep federal highway funds flowing to states through the summer construction season and the fall elections. The Senate passed the House-written …
Gaza truce comes after days of pushing for a deal
NEW DELHI (AP) — Hours past midnight Thursday, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry was still working the phones, trying to come up with a cease-fire plan to stop the bloodshed in the Gaza Strip. He’d been pushing for a deal all day — in fact, for more than a week — and nailing down a final agreement was proving elusive.
Congress sends VA overhaul to White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress passed a landmark bill Thursday to help veterans avoid long waits for health care and fix other problems at the Department of Veterans Affairs.