UK accepts Druidry as religion
Britain has recognised Druidry as an official religion for the first time, thousands of years after the Celtic pagan faith emerged in Europe, the country’s charity commission said Saturday.
Anglo-Indian actress in Spielberg’s TV series
Steven Spielberg has roped in Shelley Conn, an Anglo-Indian actress, for his £100-million futuristic TV drama Terra Nova.
Conn, who has done small roles in shows like Casualty, Mersey Beat and Mistresses, has been cast opposite Avatar star Stephen Lang and Irish actor James O’Mara, for the 13-part series.
McCartney writes to George in jail
Beatles legend Paul McCartney decided to cheer up George Michael by sending a handwritten letter to the singer, who is serving a jail term. Macca wrote to the singer to lift his spirits while he serves time for his drug-fuelled car smash. The 68-year-old singer “empathised” with the “Wham!” star’s plight after he spent 10 days in a Tokyo prison in 1980 after being caught with cannabis.
Fairytale wedding for Gaga on Xmas
Poker Face singer Lady Gaga has revealed that she wants to tie the knot with her boyfriend Luc Carl and is planning a fairytale wedding in a British castle.
Gaga, 24, wants to get married when her world tour returns to the UK in December, and a senior member of her road crew has said the singer wants a lavish winter ceremony in the British countryside.
Padma will raise Krishna Indian way
Indian supermodel Padma Lakshmi had vowed to bring her daughter up in the traditional Indian way and for a recent outing she decked up Krishna Thea in a pink silk outfit with a matching bindi and silver anklets.
Emma fled varsity over fire scare
Harry Potter star Emma Watson had to flee her room in the middle of the night after her dormitory caught fire.
‘Bond’ bike to be unveiled in London
A James Bond bike with flame-thrower and ejector seat is set to be unveiled in London.
Liars narrate well-planned, detailed stories
If someone starts explaining why he was late by giving you a rather detailed account of what exactly held them up, the person is most probably lying.
Genes deciding height identified
For the first time, scientists claim to have identified the genes which decide human height — whether people are tall or short.
2nd gold finial from Tipu throne on sale
Tipu Sultan artefacts are being sold in London next week at two different auctions: A second gem-encrusted gold finial from the Tiger of Mysore’s octagonal golden throne will be auctioned by Bonhams o