Theatre Activism

Thirty years ago a feminist theatre movement came into being in Pakistan. Based in Karachi, the Tehrik-e-Niswan has used dance, drama and daring for raising its voice against injustices, in particular against...

PM's terror stand comes back to haunt him

"NEW DELHI: Of all his formulations, the one that has returned most often to haunt Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is the assertion that Pakistan too, like India, was a victim of terrorism. The macabre irony...

Emma Watson : Harry Potter Girl

"Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson (born 15 April 1990) is an English actress best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series. Emma Watson was born in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, to two...

Phone Hoax Plays On Heartstrings, OHP Says

" Phone Hoax Plays On Heartstrings, OHP Says'Sick' Call Delivers Message About Fatal CrashesPOSTED: 11:13 pm CDT September 4, 2008UPDATED: 10:18 am CDT September 5, 2008OKLAHOMA CITY -- Oklahoma highway patrol troopers are arning people about a heartstopping and...

Gustav & New Orleans - Bloggers and Webcams Looking into the Eye of the Hurri...

"Gustav & New Orleans - Bloggers and Webcams Looking into the Eye of the Hurricane 12345 Julia Rosien | 09/01/2008 - 13:04 | ...

Corporal punishment rife in U.S. schools, report shows

I was shocked to learn from this report that 21 US states still allow teachers in public schools to hit students! It's also amazing to see who is getting hit. The report concludes that in the states which still allow corporal punishment, which are mostly in the South, blacks...

NEWS: RUPERT GRINT SCARED OF EMMA WATSON, FANS OF HARRY POTTER GETING AGAINST...

According to the director of HP, in the next movie Emma‏ ‏Watson who play Hermione ‎‎role, in a seen‏ ‏she have to kiss Rupert Grint‎‏.‏ However, by this Rupert who plays Ron wisely role, he...

Obama Gets Rick-Rolled

This is a very strange election year!"As supporters’ excitement builds in anticipation of the presidential conventions, a new video has hit YouTube featuring clever editing of Barack Obama “singing” to Rick...

Armstrong to quit Robin Hood

Jonas Armstrong is leaving the forest of Sherwood... the young star landed the career-changing role shortly after graduating from London's prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA to you, luvvie) and...

Christina Applegate battling breast cancer

"LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Actress Christina Applegate reportedly is undergoing treatment for breast cancer. ...

Aussie basketballers more worred about Beijing pollution than American compet...

"The Australian Women's basketball team's WNBA superstar Lauren Jackson is not fretting about the basketball war with America that awaits her in Beijing; she's more worried about the weather. Asked at a lunch on the Gold Coast about Australia's ultra-intense...

Child bride gets divorced after rape, beatings

This certainly sex abuse. She certainly need help for mental recovery. UNICEF must look after the girl and consider the case into account."Nujood Ali is 10 years old, but she already has been married and divorced....

Iran leader plays down war talk

For Mohmoud Ahmadinejad the Iranian President, the treat by the US and Israel about a possible war is music to his ears, let's just hope he is right because no body likes innocent Iranians dying because of conflict between three different leaders.   "I assure you......

Children as young as five to learn Shakespeare

These are only two of a number of initiatives to revitalise the teaching of the great bard's works. The speeches of modern war leaders will also be used and read alongside Shakespeare's plays to help youngsters...

Robot dog plays walkie-talkies

"This robot is a guard dog with a difference. It not only detects strange sounds and smells in the house but also rings up its owner to warn them. The device was unveiled in Tokyo."

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