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Rehab like Amy Winehouse!

Whenever you look at the lives of the bold and the beautiful (no, not the series) celebrities, independent of what mass communication channel you are using, you can not NOT hear about their drug problems.

Actually, be it a drug problem or any other addiction they have encountered on their way to becoming a big star. And even more so while being one. Let’s be honest, celebrities are pretty much disasters from this perspective. Whatever they do, they get addicted. Take Amy Winehouse who couldn’t use the chance of a lifetime to record the new theme for James Bond movie due to her ...continue reading


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When a drunk passenger tried to open aircraft's door at 35,000ft!
18.Jul 2008
A plane carrying Brit tourists had to make an emerge...read

European Airlines fly planes with known defects: Survey
18.Jul 2008
A survey of aircraft maintenance engineers, who chec...read

Indebted shop owner hires bodyguards for protection from 60 angry brides
18.Jul 2008
A bridal shop owner was forced to hire bodyguards to...read

Artist constructs cardboard DIY Gandhi to recreate the Dandi march
18.Jul 2008
Indian icon Mahatma Gandhi and his famous Dandi march ...read

One in five Brit pupils drinking six pints a week
18.Jul 2008
Most of the schoolchildren in Britain are downing six ...read

"Daring attack on US base could be harbinger of deadly phase of war in Afghanistan"
18.Jul 2008
Australian Defence Minister Joel Fitzgibbon has said t...read

US agrees to supply 5 lakh tons of wheat to food-crisis-hit Pak
18.Jul 2008
The US is learnt to have agreed in principle to su...read

Anwar Ibrahim says 'no' to foreign forensic expert fearing fabrication
18.Jul 2008
Malaysia's former deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ib...read

Josef Fritzl's incest kids refuse to testify against him
18.Jul 2008
Austrian incest fiend Josef Fritzl's kids with his dau...read

Elisabeth Fritzl accuses dungeon dad for 'murdering her baby'
18.Jul 2008
Elisabeth Fritzl has finally broken her silence and ac...read

Lack of sanitation killing 5,000 children every day from diarrhoea: UN
18.Jul 2008
The United Nations has said that nearly 5,000 children...read

Pak supporting US' war on terror for self-interest, says Gilani
18.Jul 2008
Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said th...read

Brit blokes are biggest bedroom liars!
18.Jul 2008
Here's a warning for girls: Don't blindly believe Brit...read

Indian pilgrims' caught in immigration scam in New Zealand devastated
18.Jul 2008
Three Indian "pilgrims" have met immigration offic...read

Pak Taliban flouting peace pact by still recruiting militants in NWFP
18.Jul 2008
Flouting the May 21 peace agreement signed with...read

Pak Taliban gives 5-day ultimatum to NWFP govt to resign or face consequences
18.Jul 2008
The NWFP government was not sincere in checking lawlessn...read

Militants in tribal areas warn US-led forces against attack in Pak
18.Jul 2008
A lesser known militant group in Bara has reportedly w...read

Benazir's will nominating Zardari as successor was fake, says PPP leader
18.Jul 2008
The will of former Pakistan premier Benazir Bhutto pla...read

Most Aussies regret career choices
17.Jul 2008
Almost half of Aussies have regrets about the caree...read

Oldest student to be awarded PhD is 91yrs of age!
17.Jul 2008
A Second World War veteran has become the oldest stude...read

Brit wins jackpot after finding winning numbers in fortune cookie!
17.Jul 2008
A British man has made a fortune by winning the Lotto ...read

Meet the woman who sees angels, literally
17.Jul 2008
If someone claims that he or she talks to angels every...read

Meet the parrot who cleans its owner's teeth
17.Jul 2008
Meet Rainbow, a lorikeet parrot from Sydney, who lo...read

Liquor fed Chinese chickens sell like hot cakes
17.Jul 2008
A chicken raiser in southern China has been making ...read

Working Brit parents don't even have five minutes a day with their kids
17.Jul 2008
A new poll has revealed that hardworking British paren...read

Oz Muslim cab drivers refusing to carry blind, disabled passengers
17.Jul 2008
Muslim taxi drivers in Australia are refusing to ca...read

Brits now binging on booze all days of the week
17.Jul 2008
It seems that boozing-up is not just a weekend affair ...read

Media stars to accompany Obama on his foreign tour
17.Jul 2008
When Senator Barack Obama heads for Iraq and other...read

Quake strikes Tibetan plateau
17.Jul 2008
An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale hi...read

Stalin, Tsar Nicholas II in battle for title of greatest Russian
17.Jul 2008
Soviet tyrant Josef Stalin and World War II leader is ...read

UK to investigate alleged "outsourcing" of torture of Brit student by Pak agencies
17.Jul 2008
A British MP has lodged a complaint with the Investiga...read

Oz authorities drop one charge against Dr. Death
17.Jul 2008
The Queensland authorities in a surprise move have ...read

Pak lady TV producer aghast at ferocity of "good Muslims"
17.Jul 2008
A Pakistani lady TV documentary producer was aghast a...read

Meet the dumbest crook who nailed himself through YouTube!
17.Jul 2008
When Andrew Kellett put eighty videos of his criminal ...read

Bloggers help Brit businessman shed 15st!
17.Jul 2008
A 54-year-old Brit businessman shed an amazing 15 ston...read

The world's ten worst cars revealed
17.Jul 2008
The Austin Allegro has been described by most Brits as...read

Sarkozy turning France into monocracy, say opposition Socialist party
17.Jul 2008
President Nicolas Sarkozy of France has been accused b...read

UK race watchdog says most popular TV programmes 'too white'
17.Jul 2008
The Chairman of Britain's Equality and Human Rights Co...read

US says Pak checkpost attacked by mistake as it was not on its database
17.Jul 2008
American officials have said that the killing of 11 Pa...read

Errant Malaysian employer makes eight Indian workers illegal
17.Jul 2008
Eight Indian workers who were legally employed in a ...read

Iraqis hope Obama will be US President, but sceptical about his troop withdrawal plan
17.Jul 2008
Iraqis "would be very happy" to see Barack Obama ele...read

Elisabeth Fritzl testifies against dungeon dad
17.Jul 2008
Elisabeth Fritzl, the Austrian woman who was held as a...read

McCain admits Obama `is an impressive fellow in many ways'!
17.Jul 2008
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee John M...read

Pak govt announces Rs 50,000 per month aid for ailing Mehdi Hassan
17.Jul 2008
The Pakistan Government has announced Rs 50,000 per mo...read

Indians, Pakistanis show flexibility on Kashmir
17.Jul 2008
A poll undertaken by a think tank -- World Public Opin...read

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Indians, Pakistanis show flexibility on Kashmir

A poll undertaken by a think tank -- World Public Opinion --l of Indians and Pakistanis reveals that half or more are open to a range of possible outcomes for Kashmir other than it being part of their respective countries.

Karzai sets up team of experts to investigate if Pak dumped N-waste in Afghanistan

The Afghanistan government has reportedly constituted a team of experts to investigate allegations that Pakistan had dumped nuclear waste in southern Afghanistan.

US Def Secy rejects reports of troops build up along Pak-Afghan border

The US' Defence Secretary has rejected press reports suggesting that American troops were building up on the Pak-Afghan border to launch an attack into Pakistan, but warned that if attacked (from across Pakistan border) the US troops will retaliate and return fire.

Indian pilgrims to reveal how immigration scam to New Zealand was arranged

Three of the 35 Indian pilgrims who went missing, will meet immigration officials today to provide information about the alleged scam that brought them to New Zealand.

Zardari wants to take Nawaz along to US to convince it to remove Musharraf

After the recent missives from PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif that he might walk out of the ruling federal alliance, PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari is learnt to making moves to persuade Nawaz to accompany him to the US in a bid to convince the White House and the US State Department to get rid of President Pervez Musharraf so as to bring about stability in Pakistan.

NATO forces retaliate, attack targets inside Pak

In retaliation to multiple rocket attacks from militants inside Pakistan, NATO-led troops in Afghanistan used attack helicopters and artillery to fire into Pakistan, a statement said last evening. No casualties were, however, reported. The counter-attack was launched from Afghanistan's Paktika province, adjoining Pakistan's North Waziristan Agency, reported the Daily Times.

US House of Reps demand calling back of students enrolled in Pak madrassas

A resolution passed by the US House of Representatives last evening called for the removal of thousands of American students enrolled in Pakistani madarassas, as it is feared that they might fall in the Taliban's trap.

Election office set to hold Nepal's presidential election

As the major political parties of Nepal failed to forge a common agreement on the presidential candidate until Wednesday evening, the office of the Election Officer (OEO) is set to take the procedure of electing the first president of the newest republic from Thursday.

US needs to help Pak reorient its strategic perceptions: Expert

A leading expert on South Asian affairs has said that the United States can help Pakistan re-orient its strategic perceptions by focusing on defusing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

US documents reveal Pakistan militarily supported Taliban

Declassified US intelligence and State Department documents have revealed that Pakistan gave substantial military support to the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, when it was in power between 1996 and 2001.

NC to nominate own presidential candidate

The Nepali congress (NC) on Wednesday concluded that they will nominate their name for the presidential post if the Communist Party of Nepal- Maoist (CPN-M) and the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) nominated a common candidate for the post.

Dahal urges Nepal to search "inclusive personality" for president

In a bid to find a common candidate for the presidential post, Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M) Chairman Puspa Kamal Dahal on Wednesday urged the former Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) General Secretary Madhav Kumar Nepal to search for an "inclusive personality" for the presidential post.

Miley Cyrus wants to star in 'Younger, Cleaner' Sex and the City

Teen star Miley Cyrus has revealed that she wants star in a cleaner version of 'Sex and The City' in future.

Backseat lovers cheat death as their car plunges 46m down cliff!

Two lovers had a brush with death after their car plunged 46m down a cliff, while they were having sex in the back seat.

US Congress waiting for India to move on nuke deal, says senior Democrat

A senior Democrat leader has said that he is somewhat disappointed over the pace at which the Indian Government is moving on the important, though controversial US-India civil nuclear cooperation deal.

Pet pooch Gus wins ugliest dog contest!

A nine-year-old hairless Chinese Crested dog by the name of Gus, won an award for being the ugliest pooch in the world.

Aussies more likely to target Muslims when in a good mood

A University of New South Wales study has opined that Aussies are more likely to shoot at Muslims, especially if they're in a good mood.

BMW drivers polled 'Worst Drivers' on road!

They might have the flashiest cars in town, but when it comes to driving, BMW drivers are the worst, says a poll.

Spain named Brits' 'Worst Holiday Destination for Food Poisoning'

Spain might be riding high after winning Euro 2008 - but according to new poll, the country is the worst place where British tourists are most likely to suffer from 'Delhi Belly', or a dodgy holiday tummy.

Barbie's new 'S and M' look branded "filth"

Barbie's new kinky collection that has the S and M look has come under fire - with protesters dubbing it "filth".

Osama's former driver claims he was groped by female Gitmo guard

A former drive of al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, has claimed that he was sexually humiliated and groped by a touchy-feely female interrogator at the Guantanamo Bay prison.

Welfare body chief says Malay Indians must fill 10 pct of places in varsities'

Malay Indian political leaders have been urged to ensure that Indian students fill at least 10 percent of places in universities.

Fritzl's dungeon family moved to 'secret location' for recovery

Elisabeth Fritzl, the Austrian woman held captive by her evil dad, has been moved to a secret location along with the six children she bore him to continue their recovery in private, according to reports.

Militants can capture any part of Pakistan: Fazlur Rehman

Pakistan's militant organisations have become so powerful that they can take over any part of the country any moment, posing a potential threat to its solidarity, Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman ha said.

Americans racially divided over Obama, status of race relations

Americans appear to be racially divided over selecting Barack Obama as the nation's first Afro-American president.

Obama leads McCain by eight points In Washington Post-ABC poll

Illinois Senator and presumptive Democrat presidential nominee Barack Obama currently has an eight point lead over his Republican presidential rival John McCain.

NATO troops building up on Pak-Afghan border

The Pakistan Army is gearing up for "any eventuality" in the wake of a build up of US-led coalition forces on the Afghan border.

Maoist-UML to continue their discussion

The Maoists and the CPN (UML) will continue their parleys today to name a common candidate for president.

UK data watchdog blasts snoop list

Britain's data watchdog has come down heavily on alleged government moves to create a database that will contain every phone call, text message, e-mail and Internet interaction.

US military aid to Pak may be linked to war on terror success

A bill for military and economic aid to Pakistan has been placed before the United States Senate, suggesting that conditions should be placed on any military aid to the country, as well as advocating a threefold increase in economic aid.

Christian Trinity offensive to Muslims: Archbishop of Canterbury

The Archbishop of Cantebury, Dr. Rowan Williams, has described key elements of the Christian Trinity doctrine as being offensive to Muslims.

White House buries climate change deaths report

The White House has reportedly buried a report prepared by scientists which detailed a rising death toll from heat waves, fires, disease and smog.

US concerned over Pak border security controls

Pakistan's security controls on its border with Afghanistan are a "real concern" for the US, following an attack two days ago that killed nine US soldiers at a camp near the frontier.

Missing pilgrims conned Indian church leaders to enter New Zealand

The group of Indians who have gone missing in New Zealand, reportedly managed their entry into the country by conning Indian church leaders into believing they were devout Catholics.

Pak underground water suffering from uranium contamination: US expert

Pakistan, like the US and Mexico, could also be suffering from uranium contamination of its underground water resources because of industrial units, said an US expert.

Nepal's presidential election process begins

The process for the election of the first president of republican Nepal commenced today.

MPs fear riots in Britain due to rampant immigration

Rapid immigration has damaged community relations in parts of England and is the single biggest cause of public concern, an influential group of MPs have warned.

Dr Death in good spirits ahead of his extradition to Australia

Former Queensland surgeon Jayant Patel is in good spirits ahead of his extradition to Australia, according to the US Marshals holding him in an undisclosed prison

Bush unhappy with Taliban's movement from Pak to Afghanistan

U.S. President George W. Bush has expressed his unhappiness over the movement of some extremists from Pakistan to Afghanistan.

Sharif says 'only god knows' govt's fate if final word with Zardari fails

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has proposed to have a "final word" with PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari when the two meet later this month on what he described as a simple agenda to take the country out of its present crisis and put it on the road to progress and prosperity.

Hekmatyar's group blames Northern Alliance for Indian Embassy suicide attack

The Hizb-e-Islami Afghanistan (HIA), a hard-line mujahideen group led by former Afghan Prime Minister Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, has blamed the Northern Alliance (NA) for the last week's suicide attack on Indian embassy in Kabul killing 58 persons, including four Indians.

Nepal's Constituent Assembly passes guidelines to elect president, vice-president

Nepal's Constituent Assembly (CA) meeting on Tuesday passed the guidelines for electing the president and vice-president which is scheduled to take place on Saturday.

Maoist-UML meet inconclusive

A disagreement is likely to have arisen between the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M) and the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML), the two closest communist allies of the country.

200 Taliban breached NATO base near Afghan-Pak border

Nearly 200 Taliban insurgents attacked the remote American-run outpost near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border on Sunday.

Australian boy's fingers leave bathroom wrecked

An Australian boy ended up destroying his parents' bathroom when he stuck two of his fingers into the bath drain, while enjoying the feeling of water suction.

Brit kids urged to try oral sex for cutting teen pregnancy epidemic

British government has urged school kids to try oral sex in a bid to cut teen pregnancies.

Nepal's first president to be elected on July 19

The Nepal Constituent Assembly (CA) today fixed July 19 as the date for election of the first president of republican Nepal.

Man cuts off own head with chainsaw after losing eviction fight!

A 58-year-old man in Hampshire, UK, severed his own head using a chainsaw, after losing an eviction fight.

Oz female driver sets record blood alcohol reading!

An Aussie woman who was nine times over the legal limit after she crashed her car has been handed a six-month jail term.

Most Aussie cops don't consider marital rape 'crime'

Only one in five police officers Down Under believe that a woman should report being raped by her husband, says a new survey.

Brit widower finishes 'jigsaw' of shredded love letters - in 15 years!

A Brit widower has finished piecing together thousands of fragments of romantic notes that he sent to his late wife who shredded them in anger.

Soon, exotic fruit with six times the vitamin C of an orange to hit UK markets

Baobab fruit, an exotic fruit, claimed to have six times the vitamin C of an orange, will soon be hitting UK markets under an EU ruling.

Dubai cracks down on topless sunbathing, nudity

Authorities in Dubai are cracking down on topless sunbathing, nudity and other forms of indecent behaviour following a Brit couple's arrest for having sex on a beach.

'Luckiest man' cheats death by a hair as concrete bucket hits car!

Two city workers in Brooklyn had a narrow escape when a bucket of concrete fell 23 floors from an apartment tower, and smashed through the roof of a Department of Environmental Protection-owned Prius car, recently.





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