January 2009
Man fired for ‘un-Australian toilet habits’!
By farrukh on January 24, 2009
A man has been fired from his job - because he uses water instead of toilet paper.
Did a UFO listen in to Obama’s Inauguration Day speech?
By farrukh on January 24, 2009
A UFO has been alleged to have attended the Inauguration Day of US president Barack Obama after a video of a dark object flying over the historic ceremony emerged.
Woman invites ’saviour’ dog to be guest of honour at her wedding!
By farrukh on January 23, 2009
A woman is so grateful to a stranger’s dog for saving her from dying of hypothermia that she has invited it to be guest of honour at her wedding.
Now, a university course to teach the ‘art of flirting’!
By chimala on January 22, 2009
Unlucky in love?
Blow-up doll sex suspect arrested in Cairns
By farrukh on January 21, 2009
A man accused of breaking into an adult shop and having sex with blow-up dolls in Cairns has been arrested.
The lone orange tree of Srinagar
By admin on January 21, 2009
The tree has presently about 100 oranges hanging from its branches that too in the winter season to the bewilderment of local horticulture experts.
Want to settle abroad, offer a plane to god!
By farrukh on January 21, 2009
Punjabi youths, have been thronging the Gurudwara Sant Baba Nihal Singh Ji Shaheedan in Talhan to offer toy planes so that their wishes of going abroad are fulfilled.
‘Rampant rabbi’ with seven ‘wives’ to welcome eleventh child
By farrukh on January 20, 2009
A British man with seven wives, known as the “rampant rabbi,” is all set to become a father for the eleventh time in September this year.
‘Frustrated’ Brit granny ‘kidnaps’ washing machine repair man!
By admin on January 19, 2009
A 42-year-old granny got so fed up of her constantly broken washing machine that she ‘kidnapped’ a repair man.
Man doing nude streak at club denied entrance for six months
By chimala on January 19, 2009
A man, who stripped and did a naked dash through a sports club, has been banned from entering it again for six months.
World »
Dhillon admits he accidentally knocked Indian toddler down
Source: NDTV News
Indian national Gursewak Dhillon, accused in the death of three-year-old Gurshan Singh Channa, has reportedly told Australian police that he accidentally knocked the toddler down when he opened the house door. 23-year-old Dhillon admitted disposing of the toddler’s body but denied deliberately injuring the child, the Age reported.
Business »
Markets trading flat; FMCG, auto up
Source: NDTV News
With not too many triggers emerging from the global markets, the key equity benchmark indices were trading flat on Wednesday. The Bombay Stock Exchange’s Sensitive Index, Sensex, opened over 0.08 per cent while the wide-based Nifty gained 0.04 per cent, above the psychologically important 5100 mark.
Health »
Maker Drops Hip Device, Then Warns of Failures
Source: New York Times
DePuy Orthopaedics alerted doctors to a high early failure rate of its artificial hip after announcing it would phase out the device citing slow sales.
Cricket »
Women’s Bill: MPs protest eviction of RS members
Source: Times Of India
Forcible eviction of seven Rajya Sabha members opposing the Women’s Bill triggered massive uproar in the Lok Sabha leading the Speaker to adjourn the House till 2pm.
Bollywood »
MJ was a womaniser, say former bodyguards
Source: NDTV News
‘King of Pop’ Michael Jackson was a ladies man and a womaniser, according to his three security guards, Mike Garcia, Bill Whitfield and Javon ‘BJ’ Beard.
Hollywood »
‘American Idol’’s Top 16 Women Compete To Make it One More Week
Source: Entertainment Tonight
As Randy Jackson would say, “Check this out.” “American Idol” opened Tuesday night with Ellen DeGeneres sitting in Simon Cowell ’s lap whispering sweet nothings in his ear. Were they trying to put the kibosh on the rumors that they don’t get along? It wasn’t clear, but it was a fun way to add fuel to the fire. Then the talent portion of the night was launched with Katie Stevens performing a song by the first “American Idol” — Kelly Clarkson ’s “Breakaway.” Randy Jackson wasn’t blown away. He said, “I think Kelly Clarkson is one of the best contestants we have ever had. This paled in comparison. It was like karaoke.” Ellen was kinder, saying, “You took our note and sang a young song. I think it was a great song choice. You have a great voice. I didn’t feel the words. I didn’t feel you breaking away.” Kara DioGuardi commented, “You have a great radio voice. I can hear you. What is going on this year is we have people who really know themselves and people who don’t. You don’t really know who you are as an artist. You will get it, but the singing needed to be perfect tonight to stand out.” Simon concurred with Kara, adding, “I think this is confusing to you. To be fair, you took the advice. I think your issue is you haven’t worked out what kind of artist you want to be. The problem is the second half of the song didn’t go as it should have. You sucked the energy out of it. I have to give you 10 out of 10 for trying.” In a tribute to her father, who taught her how to sing, Siobhan Magnus performed “House of the Rising Sun” by The Animals . Randy complimented, “You know I am a fan. You come out every week and surprise us. I love what you do, because you take every risk. We give you advice. I don’t think you listen to us. Keep doing it because it is hot.” Ellen told her, “You are why I love music — because it is supposed to move you. I was captivated. I love what you did with the song. You made it current.” Kara pointed out, “I loved the a cappella vibe at the front. That was a brilliant choice. The thing about you is you are so unique and different. Week to week, I am surprised by you. You are doing great.” Simon wasn’t as big a fan. “If this was the first time I had seen you, I would have doubts,” he said. “You didn’t do anything different with the song. I was under-impressed. You did better last week. You didn’t have a moment like last week.”
