Eva Mendes having one-sided rivalry with Jessica Chastain!

Los Angeles, May 26 (IANS) Actress Eva Mendes is reportedly having one-sided rivalry for roles with Jessica Chastain. Radaronline.com reports that a source close to the situation said that the two actresses share the same agent, and “Eva has informed her that any role Jessica goes up for, she wants to audition for as well.” Mendes, […]

Jessica Alba says not to professional nannies!

Los Angeles, May 26 (IANS) Actress Jessica Alba has decided to avoid professional nannies and hire caring family members to look after her children. Alba, 33, is raising daughters – Honor, 5, and two-and-a-half-year-old Haven – with husband Cash Warren, 35. Now Alba is apparently telling friends that she’s against the modern trend of parents hiring […]

UN chief urges Lebanon to elect new president

United Nations, May 26 (IANS) UN Secretary General Ban Ki- moon Sunday regretted that the Lebanese parliament was unable to elect a new president within the timeframe set by the constitution and called on the country’s leaders to select a new one “without delay.” “The secretary general regrets that the Lebanese parliament was unable to elect […]

Canadian police to probe Anderson’s rape claims

Los Angeles, May 26 (IANS) “Baywatch” actress Pamela Anderson’s horrifying rape and molestation claims are reportedly being investigated by Canadian police. RadarOnline.com reports that Anderson talked about it at a fundraiser in Cannes by saying that she was raped several times as a child growing up in Vancouver, and now, The Times of London has reported […]

US ready to work with Ukraine’s new president: Obama

Washington, May 26 (IANS) The US looks forward to working with the next president and the new parliament of Ukraine to support the country’s efforts to enact important reforms, US President Barack Obama said Sunday. “This election is another important step forward in the efforts of the Ukrainian government to unify the country and reach out […]

Christina Ricci in the family way

Los Angeles, May 26 (IANS) Actress Christina Ricci is expecting her first child with husband James Heerdegen. The 34-year-old’s pregnancy has been confirmed by her representative, reports people.com. The mom-to-be’s pregnancy was revealed as she made her way through Los Angeles International Airport in a belted black dress with Heerdegen on Saturday. After meeting on the […]

Zuma appoints South Africa’s first black finance minister

Pretoria, May 26 (IANS) South African President Jacob Zuma Sunday promoted former deputy minister Nhlanhla Nene to be the first black finance minister in his new cabinet. In Zuma’s announcement Sunday evening, former finance minister Pravin Gordhan has been transferred to cooperative governance, Xinhua reported. Businessman Cyril Ramaphosa was confirmed to be deputy president. He was […]

Pleasant morning in Delhi, rain likely

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Delhiites woke up to a pleasant Monday morning. The Met Office has forecast thundershower and rains, which may play a spoiler at the oath-taking ceremony of Prime Minister designate Narendra Modi. Modi’s swearing-in ceremony will be an open air event at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan. The minimum temperature settled six […]

13 killed as storm hits Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, May 26 (IANS) As many as 13 people were killed and several injured in a storm that hit eastern parts of Uttar Pradesh late Sunday, officials said. The storm killed people in Sonebhadra, Mirzapur and Bhadohi where many hutments collapsed and tin sheds were blown away in the wind. Over a dozen people were injured. […]