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Lahore Lions 221/3 (20/20 ov)

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Pakistani gold medallists at the Commonwealth Games, Azhar Hussian and Muhammad Inaam returned home amidst a warm welcome by the public on Saturday.
The wrestlers were given a warm reception where scores of youngsters danced on drum rolls.
The wrestlers said that they thank their coaches, parents and the nation for their support.
They said they could not have achieved such victory without the

Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, worth $30 billion

Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival 2010 ,Half Moon Bay Festival Parade 2010 Videos Pictures.Half Moon Bay’s “Autumn Classic” Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary
The 40th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival will be held on Main Street between Miramontes and Monte Vista Streets in Half Moon Bay.
October 16 & 17, 2010 • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Main Street, Half Moon Bay Held in the Pumpkin Capital of the World, the festival includes pumpkin carving and pie-eating contests, a Halloween costume contest, haunted house, Great Pumpkin Parade, giant weigh-off champion pumpkins, homestyle foods, harvest-inspired arts and crafts, and three stages of blockbuster entertainment. Admission is

After playing a milkman, Bollywood actor Aamir Khan will be seen donning the garb of a barber and a shopkeeper in new TV commercials.

Aamir, who is the brand ambassador of TataSky, plays a barber and a shopkeeper in two different television commercials of the DTH service.

In both the ads, the customer walks in asking for a particular haircut or a white shirt, while he is forced to take something completely different. The situation shown in the films draws a parallel between the DTH companies and the barber and the shopkeeper and has been communicated through the

The increasingly complicated Nokia model numbering scheme just received a new entry - meet the Nokia C5-03. It's a Symbian^1 touch phone with 5MP camera, Wi-Fi and GPS and it's really lightweight - it weighs only 93 grams.

Nokia C5-03
The Nokia C5-03 runs Symbian^1, which is to say Symbian S60 5th edition. Anyway, it has a

Rumors of an 11.6-inch MacBook Air refresh are nothing new at this point, but AppleInsider says it's confirmed a smaller version of Apple's ultraportable is coming at next week's "Back to the Mac" event, and that units are rolling off factory lines right now in preparation for near-immediate delivery. AI also says it's been told the the revised machine will feature a novel new storage system called "SSD Card" that looks like a stick of RAM -- a smaller form factor that would obviously allow the new Air to be even smaller, and possibly sport instant-on wake times, something that's been rumored from other sources this week as

Well, ain't this exciting! If you own an iPhone 4 or EVO 4G, it looks like the tyranny of the charging cable is soon to be a distant memory. That's right: one of our moles at Best Buy has photographic evidence of new wireless charging systems, cases, and Powermats for both of the aforementioned handsets. Didn't know we had moles, did you? We also analyze 'chatter' and sniff out KIRFs. In fact, we're basically a

Turkey's humanoid SURALP robot gets a shaky, shambling coming out party (video)

Yet another country has a walking humanoid robot to call its own, joining the illustrious league of nations that most recently added Iran to its ranks. Turkey is the lucky ducky this time, officially unveiling the SURALP robot to the world. Yeah, that's an acronym, "Sabanci University Robot Research Laboratory Platform," but after seeing him in action we've taken to calling him SHAKY. The University has been posting videos of his progress for many moons now, an eight year project that has cost $1 million total so far, but he was only recently officially revealed to the world at a demonstration, wowing the

If you have even the slightest inclination towards Mysophobia then please, do yourself a favor and stop reading now. A Stanford University study found that if you put a virus on a touchscreen surface then about 30 percent of it will make the jump to the fingertips of anyone who touches it. From there it goes into the eyes, mouth, or nose -- whichever face-hole is in most urgent need of a rub. And just to drive the point home, the Sacramento Bee adds this little nugget from an

Yeah, it's almost time for the holidays, and smart busy-bodies are already checking items off their shopping lists. For that special someone, consider the most outrageously overpriced plastic toy we've ever seen. $65,000 buys you this "Emotive Robotic Avatar" from Hammacher Schlemmer, a little servo-actuated guy that can wave its arms around and go from looking happy (above) to evil (below). It's all controlled by a tablet PC with a 30 foot range that receives a real-time video feed, as we

This gold and jewel-encrusted Monopoly game set, on display Friday at the Museum of American Finance, is estimated to be worth roughly $2 million.

This most expensive Monopoly Games is headed to Wall Street. The 18-Karat gold game board worth roughly $2 million., displayed today at Museum of American Finance.

In the luxury board only the set of dice have $10,000 word having 42 full-cut diamonds dots to show number dots at dice. Properties at games are also have gems with some 165 gemstones in

Costing $2 billion 27-floor skyscraper – named Antilla is the new home of India’s richest man Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries. Featuring an interior space of some 400,000 square feet – equivalent to five football pitches – is modeled on the

Hong Kong Mass Transit Railway recently launched their new subway app MTR Mobile 2.0 yesterday. Our winandmac TV team in Hong Kong has the complete coverage of the event. The best part is that it has fake Steve Jobs. It’s a parody by local celebrity Lar Kar Ying. MTR has

Gabriel Nderitu is a IT worker in Kenyan , he has made a junk plane at his home in his spare time by talking guidance from internet, in one year. Powered by a Toyota engine the plane is in semi-working condition and still to be tested after making some improvements, but you can see it little in

If you want to see opening of 2012 London Olympics games in stadium then start summing up for £2012. Tickets for events will range from £20 up to £725 for the showpiece 100m athletics final, with the whopping £2,012 tag reserved to the best seats the opening ceremony.

Why they are costly? Because organizers want to charge highest ever in sports history, the amount will be served for the development of affordable seats that will cost about £100.

People will be able to go to the opening ceremony for £20.12 but

The Salsa Table by designer Bram Boo can give you ultimate solution for brain storming and idea sharing ramp, four people can sit at the same time and can use iPad to integrate work. The salsa table is a collaboration with vanerum a school and office furniture producer and would be showcased during the

Michigan housewife Barbara Soper defied extraordinary odds when she gave birth to daughter Cearra Nicole on Sunday, October 10, 2010, after Cearra’s sister Chloe was born on 8-8-08 and her brother Cameron on 9-9-09.

Amazing odd kids: Barbara and Chad Soper show off their third child, Cearra, born on 10/10/2010, with Chloe, born on 8/8/2008 and Cameron, who was born on 9/9/2009

'She’s our own little miracle,' Mrs Soper, 36, said. 'Chloe is lucky number eight, Cameron is lucky number nine and she is our lucky number 10.'

Despite the neat pattern of their children’s birthdays, the

Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, who debuted in the industry with the film 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' in 2008 opposite superstar Shah Rukh Khan, has always maintained a low profile about her personal life. However, the news about her special bonding with co-star Ranveer Singh, got leaked and now, it is heard that the couple has parted ways.

Ranveer is acting opposite Anushka in Yash Raj's upcoming film 'Band Baaja Baarat'. They were reportedly dating each other since April, this year.

A source was quoted saying that both the actors realized that they should focus on their career at this point of time. Their distraction to any other thing at this point of time can prove harmful for their career. So, they decided to part ways with mutual understanding. There is no ill feeling between them.

The source added that the couple was seen together at many private dinners and outings, even when Ranveer was

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar was touched when one of his Sikh fans presented him with his family kirpan (religious sword).

Supreet Narula from Lucknow had come for the auditions of Star Plus' new cookery show "MasterChef India" hosted by Akshay. The show goes on air Saturday.

"Meeting Akshay was like a dream come true. He was extremely down to earth and very welcoming," said Surpreet.

"When I had told my grandfather that I am going to gift my idol the family kirpan, he instantly agreed and Akshay was very touched by the gesture.

"He has promised me that he will hang the kirpan on his office wall and always treat it with respect. I had waited for years to meet Akshay and my biggest desire came true at

MMS girl Sakshi Pradhan pregnant in Bigg Boss House?

Sakshi Pradhan allowed to leave Bigg Boss House, as she suspected she was pregnant. Check-up reveals she wasn't
PS: This footage, however, will not be aired

Sakshi Pradhan was allowed to step out of the Bigg Boss house a few days ago and consult a doctor as the Spiltsvilla 2 winner thought she was pregnant!

Genuine problem

Worried sick, the youngster confided her dilemma to co-inmates Shweta Tiwari, Veena Malik and Sara Khan.

After seeking permission from Bigg Boss who arranged for a doctor, she was allowed to get out of the house for a check- up.

Bigg Boss inmates are not allowed to go out or interact with anyone else outside. But an exception was made for

John Abraham apologises for kissing Sugandha

Even though Sugandha Mishra was on top of the world after being kissed by Bollywood actor John Abraham, the act didn't go down well with her grandfather.

Sugandha, a contestant in Zee TV's music reality show "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstar", was elated when John kissed her during his appearance on the show with music composer A.R. Rahman for the promotion of his new film "Jhootha Hi Sahi". She confessed that she had a crush on the actor during his previous appearance on the show.

However, her grandfather was quite upset at this public display of affection and the papers in Chandigarh were plastered with the grandfather's outburst at the stunt.

John once again attended the sets as a guest and

By Subhash K Jha

The much talked-about item song in Mani Shankar's Knock Out has been knocked out of film just days before its release.

Touted as the next Munni badnaam in the charts the number was shot recently by the film's producers and apparently without the director's consent.On hearing about the embellishment director Mani Shankar was horrified.

Says a source, “Mani immediately got in touch with his producer Sohail Makhlai asking why material was added to the film without his consent. Sohail tried to explain to him that it was to enhance the massy element . Mani had no choice but to allow the song to be shot. But when he incorporated it into the film he immediately felt it was not working . He removed the song just days before the prints went out.”

Apparently the producers had decided to do all the

Shahid & Milla Jovovich- Punjabi gangster & firangi moll?

Shahid Kapoor gets to choose between Deepa Mehta's Beeba Boyz or Mira Nair's Reluctant Fundamentalist. Which will he pick?

Shahid Kapoor is in a dilemma. He has been offered the central role in two international projects by two of the most recognised Indian female directors abroad Mira Nair and Deepa Mehta, and he can pick only one.

Not only do the dates for the two projects clash, so do the directors helming the two projects.

NRI queens both, Mehta and Nair have never been known to see eye to eye.

While Mira Nair's The Namesake could be considered the breakthrough Indian film in the international market, her rival Deepa Mehta's Water is the desi film that has cracked the list of Oscar-nominated films in the

Don SRK gets 3 million euros bill waiver

Shah Rukh Khan's Don 2 is set to get a heavy concession from the German government. The film being shot in Berlin is scheduled to get a rebate of around 3 million euros.

Sources reveal that this is the first time that such a heavy rebate is being offered to any film shot in the country.

Berlin ka haal

The filming of the Don sequel has already begun with a majority of the action sequences and stunts being filmed in the commercial districts of the city.

The schedule is supposed to last over two months in and outside various locations in Berlin.

A source says, "The German government has announced on

Sonakshi to replace angry Kangna in Salman`s film

A buzz is doing the rounds that Kangna Ranaut might be replaced with Dabangg girl Sonakshi Sinha in Salman Khan's home production. It is a remake of Mahesh Manjrekar's Marathi movie titled 'Mee Shivajiraje Bhosle Boltoy'.

The Hindi remake was also supposed to be directed by Mahesh Manjrekar. For the time being Salman is not showing much interest in this film as he is busy with Bigg Boss 4, Kick and Bodyguard. A source added that both Bodyguard and Kick are two big movies and Salman cannot let his fans down.

Last Saturday, Salman also did not invite the actress on his 'Being Human' show. Now, the project with Kangna has been put on hold for an indefinite period. So, the only consolation for her is that she is still in the film. But, the actress will have to worry if the talks of Sonakshi replacing her become true.

A source was quoted saying that Salman is supervising the details of the film himself, as the script is undergoing lots of changes. Some other names of the

Siddharth Anand and Kunal Kohli mutually agree who will finally get to have Priyanka-Saif jodi in their project. How rare is that!

Saif Ali Khan and Priyanka Chopra were all set to do two back-to-back films together at the beginning of next year. This, Saif felt would be one too many.

Not that he has any objection to working with Priyanka in more than one film, even though she is girlfriend Kareena Kapoor's arch rival.

The problem was that the two films, being directed by two of his pals Kunal Kohli and Siddharth Anand would go on the floors at around the same time.

Says a source, "Khan sat down with both his director dosts and told them to select Priyanka for one of the two projects. Kunal and Siddharth both agreed that she should only do the latter's film with Saif."

Confirming the fact that the privilege of working with the untried Saif-Priyanka pair for the first time has gone to Anand, Kohli says, "Yes, he and I did mutually decide that only one of us should go for the Saif-Priyanka pair.

When we realised we were both going to be shooting our films at the

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Don SRK gets 3 million euros bill waiver