Mrs Obama steals the show, again
Before Barack Obama’s inaugural address for his second terms as US president, there were questions aplenty — about what his wife and the US’ First Lady Michelle would wear for the inaugural party. And despite another celebrity controversy threatening to overshadow the event — pop star Beyonce lip-syncing to the national anthem, The Star Spangled Banner, instead of performing it live — Michelle managed to hold her own with her style statement.
Race 2 makers see red over spoof
Despite all its disclaimers, the spoof of Race 2, has not gone down well with the makers of the original film. Though it was all done in jest with no malicious intentions whatsoever, those associated with the Abbas-Mustan starrer came down heavily on those behind the spoof.
Rewards spur me on: Sushil
Star India grappler Sushil Kumar’s cupboard is brimming with medals and trophies won world over including his most prized possessions — an Olympics silver and a bronze. Outside the ring too, his efforts have been recognised by various agencies including the government of India.
Joshi keen to maintain steady run
With a few consistent performances last season that included a couple of wins, Khalin Joshi emerged as one of the brightest golfing prospect in the country. Going into his first professional tournament — the Louis Philippe Cup that begins next month — an excited Joshi says that he wants to carry ahead his “consistent show” to the new season.
Where can you eat the unhealthiest pasta?
If you’re looking to pig-out on some high-calorie delights, the Cheesecake Factory in the US is the way to go. No stranger to unhealthy foods with their cheesecakes, this year they’ve gone a step further by introducing the Bistro shrimp pasta their menu.
Youngmen hold Rangers
Youngmen Sports Club held Royal Rangers FC 2-2 in their Group B preliminary league match of the DLF ONGC SAIL Delhi Soccer Association annual senior division league clubs’ championship at the CWG Sports Complex in the capital on Wednesday.
Goa to host first beach tourney
India will hold its first professional beach soccer championship in Goa next month, organisers Beach Soccer Worldwide said on Monday. The Goa Football Association and the Goa Football Development Council are backing the event, which will become a bi-annual feature in India and will see the participation of players from Goa’s popular football clubs and other prominent teams from around the country.
‘Arrows have shaped my career’
After a reasonably well year with the Pailan Arrows, Under-22 India stopper-back Prathamesh Maulingker aims to make the most of his stint with the Kolkata-based club as he moves to Dempo SC on loan.
From friend to father in a jiffy
What started out as a joke at the Golden Globe awards, clearly snowballed into a much larger issue. During the course of the show, co-host Tina Fey told Taylor Swift to stay away from Michael J. Fox’s son Sam, who was acting as Mr. Golden Globe. Incensed at the very thought of this happening, the over-protective dad Michael, rose to the occasion and publicly asked Taylor to ‘back off’ (hardly surprising, considering the songstress’ history with men).
All that bearded glory
The dashing Ben Affleck, not only sported the sexy, shaggy beard in Argo, but retained a much well-maintained beard post the film’s release.