Clothes can add inches to your height

Salma Hayek and Nicole Richie both are not tall, yet they are so stylishly turned out.
Their choice of clothes and shoes often help them add extra height to their looks. Here’s what you can try:
- Women with short heights should avoid cuffed trousers.
- Avoid long flowy anarkali kurtas and also loud flashy patterns.
- Dark solid colours, vertical stripes are the best bet.
- If you like to wear party dresses, then try a slit (like Kim Kardashian) to give your legs a slender appeal.

Israel tested destructive nuke virus before using against Iran

Israel tested the destructive Stuxnet virus in its nuclear facility in Dimona before it was used against Iran’s nuclear facilities, a Sunday report in The New York Times said.
Israel allegedly used centrifuges identical to those in Iran to test out the virus that caused setbacks to Tehran’s nuclear programme, the US newspaper said.
“Israel has spun nuclear centrifuges virtually identical to Iran’s at Natanz, where Iranian scientists are struggling to enrich uranium,” the Times quoted experts saying.
“Dimona tested the effectiveness of the Stuxnet

Ban on pillion riding re-imposed

The ban on pillion riding has been re-imposed in Karachi from Sunday night.
The Sindh government has banned pillion riding in the city, notification has been issued.
The decision to ban pillion riding in the metropolis was taken at a meeting of the Sindh home department in view of the worsening law and order situation in Karachi.
Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik said that those who violate the law will be dealt with sternly.
The ban will remain effective for seven days initially.

1,800 MW power added to system in two years

Some 1,800 megawatt electricity has been added to the national power transmission system during the last two years.
According to a Ministry of Water and Power official, power generation had improved by 1,800 MW when the country was facing shortfall of 5,000 megawatt in the summer.
The government has taken several measures to overcome the load-shedding. More electricity would be added to the National Grid System in near future, which would help bridge the gap between demand and supply.
The official said that keeping in view the

NZ 356 v Pak 376, second test – innings

Pakistan were bowled out for 376 in reply to New Zealand’s 356 late in the final session on the third day of the second test at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on Monday. Scores: New Zealand 356 (D. Vettori 110, R. Taylor 78, R. Young 57) v Pakistan 376 (Misbah-ul-haq 99, Y. Khan 73, T. Umar 70, A. Ali 67)

PCB coaching course from January 31

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) level- 1 cricket coaching course will be held from January 31 to February 4 at KRL Cricket Ground, Rawalpindi.
According to a spokesman of PCB, 25 candidates will be selected from Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar and Abbottabad regions to participate in the 5-day course.
The course will be on self-financed basis and fee amounting Rs. 10,000 will be charged from each participant.
The PCB has asked all the interested coaches/players to download forms for the course from the

New girl in Krrish 3?

Lakshmi Manchu, daughter of Telugu superstar Mohan Babu, is being considered by Rakesh Roshan for Krrish 3, opposite Hrithik, if sources are to be believed.
Sources from the industry confirm that Roshan Sr is in touch with Lakshmi for an important role in the film, which had reportedly been offered to Kangna Ranaut earlier.
If Lakshmi, who has studied theatre from the US, is finalised, she’ll be one of the first Telugu girls to do a big Bollywood project.

Fire engulfed commercial plaza in Blue Area

Fire broke out in third-floor of a commercial plaza, Baverly Center, in the Blue Area Jinnah Avenue here on Sunday night.
Soon after the incident, six fire tenders rushed to the spot and tried to extinguish the blazing fire. police said.  Clothing, garments, electronic, mobile phones shops and private offices are situated in Baverly Center. It is feared that the fire caused losses worth million of rupees. The cause of fire is not yet ascertain.

‘Dhobi Ghat not Aamir Khan film’: Kiran Rao

Kiran Rao can’t stop smiling with her debut film Dhobi Ghat receiving appreciations worldwide even before it hits the theatres. The writer-director speaks to TWF correspondent Sreya Basu about her new venture and of course, husband-actor Aamir Khan
Is Dhobi Ghat a tale of every Mumbaikar?
I think it’s a very relatable film. It’s an emotional story. But it’s a subtle film, a quiet film…it’s a slice-of-life sort of a film. It’s about four people and the city of Mumbai.
What inspired you with the storyline of

Rekha impressed by Katrina’s belly dance

Yesteyear’s diva Rekha seems to be quite impressed by actress Katrina Kaif’s belly dance.
Rekha and Katrina met during the rehearsals of Star Screen Awards, where the veteran actress complimented Katrina on her dance moves and also requested her to teach a few steps from “Sheila ki jawani” from Farah Khan’s “Tees Maar Khan” to which Katrina readily agreed.
And soon the two actors were seen happily shaking a leg on the song together.

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