I plan to keep creating characters: Stan Lee
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Stan Lee turned 94 last week, but the legendary writer has no plans to slow down. He says he wants to keep on creating characters. “I plan to keep creating…
Articles by Doraiah Vundavally
Police attacked asylum seekers on Manus Island: rights group
Sydney, Jan 2 (IANS) Police officers in Papua New Guinea (PNG) physically attacked and arrested two Iranian asylum seekers during new year’s eve celebrations, said refugee advocates on Monday. The Refugee Action Coalition said the…
Key Indian equity indices open in green
Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) The key Indian equity indices on Monday opened in the green following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s new year eve address and lending rate cuts by some banks. The 30-scrip Sensitive Index…
Police in Denmark arrest daughter of ‘Korean Rasputin’
Seoul, Jan 2 (IANS) Police in Denmark arrested on Monday the daughter of Choi Soon-sil, impeached South Korean President Park Geun-hye’s close friend whose involvement in corruption led to Park’s removal last year, official said….
Manhunt continues for Istanbul nightclub attacker
Istanbul, Jan 2 (IANS) The manhunt continues for the lone gunman who killed 39 persons and injured 69 others at a high-end nightclub in Turkey’s Istanbul. The unknown assailant, who escaped amid the “chaos”, opened…
Britain to launch new pound coin
London, Jan 2 (IANS) The British government will launch a new one pound coin at the end of March and scrap the current one by October. An announcement from the British Treasury on Sunday said…
Suu Kyi pledges commitment to lasting peace in Myanmar
Nay Pyi Taw, Jan 2 (IANS) Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi has pledged her commitment to achieving lasting peace in the country in 2017. Speaking at the opening of the National Reconciliation and…
Adam Driver nearly turned down ‘Star Wars’ baddy role
London, Jan 2 (PTI) Actor Adam Driver, who played the latest bad guy on the scene in “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens”, said he almost turned down the role. The actor, who played…
Busted ready for new album
London, Jan 2 (PTI) Boyband Busted are hoping to find the time to record another album in 2017. The “Year 3000” hitmakers – comprising Matt Willis, James Bourne and Charlie Simpson – announced they were…
Russell Tovey envies James Corden’s success
London, Jan 2 (PTI) Actor Russell Tovey is proud of his friend James Corden’s success but joked he is jealous of his vast fortune. The 35-year-old actor starred opposite the “Late Late Show” host in…
Lily James’ typing lessons
London, Jan 2 (PTI) Actress Lily James says she learned to use a typewriter for her role in “Darkest Hour”. The 27-year-old actress spent months preparing to play Winston Churchill’s secretary in Joe Wright’s wartime…
Zendaya wants to go on mobile phone detox
London, Jan 2 (PTI) Actress Zendaya says she wants to stay away from using her mobile phone this year. “I’m definitely not the worst when it comes to looking at my phone. Like, if I’m…
Zsa Zsa Gabor’s husband did not tell her about amputated leg
London, Jan 2 (PTI) Veteran actress Zsa Zsa Gabor’s husband Frederick Prinz von Anhalt says he did not tell her about her amputated leg for three years. Prinz von Anhalt made the startling admission during…
Alesha Dixon wants to slow down
London, Jan 2 (PTI) Singer Alesha Dixon has vowed to continue enjoying life and taking the time to appreciate what she has in the new year. The 38-year-old “Britain’s Got Talent” judge isn’t making any…
Sigala wants to collaborate with Chris Martin
London, Jan 2 (PTI) Music producer Sigala said he would love to collaborate with Chris Martin, but thinks the Coldplay frontman would turn him down. The “Easy Love” hitmaker thinks the Coldplay frontman is an…
Katie Price branded ‘disgrace’ after drunken sex pleas
London, Jan 2 (IANS) Television personality Katie Price was branded an utter disgrace after she made explicit sexual propositions to a man in front of his girlfriend at a party. Price hit the headlines last…
‘Trump to use Twitter with same gusto in Oval Office’
Washington, Jan 2 (IANS) US President-elect Donald Trump will continue using Twitter with the same gusto he has displayed to date because his tweets get “results”, the mogul’s future Press Secretary, Sean Spicer, said on…
Shooting with Martin Freeman after split was weird, says Abbington
London, Jan 2 (IANS) Actress Amanda Abbington says shooting for “Sherlock” with actor Martin Freeman after their split was weird. The former lovers play on screen couple Mary and John Watson in the show, which…
UN Security Council condemns terrorist attack in Istanbul
United Nations, Jan 2 (IANS) The UN Security Council on Sunday condemned the terrorist attack in Istanbul, Turkey, during which at least 39 people were killed and 69 others were injured. The terrorist attacker, armed…
Ben Affleck doesn’t want kids to pay price for his fame
Los Angeles, Jan 2 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Ben Affleck says his wildest dreams have come true, but at a price. Affleck is coming out with gangster film “Live by Night” – he has directed the movie…