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Here's the new 'job' Obama has been offered

United States President Barack Obama will soon be without employment but he has at least one job offer from a music streaming company to become the ‘President of Playlists’. Obama......

Legendary singer Whitney Houston dies at 48

Whitney Houston, the Grammy winning legendary singer-actress and heart throb of the 80's, whose once sparkling career was torn apart by drug abuse and personal problems, was found dead at a hotel......

Kerala's youngest candidate fights his first election

'I accept that in India children of politicians are in politics and there is nothing wrong in it but you won't be able to prevail and survive if you are not good,' says 27-year-old Hibi Eden,......

Egypt crisis: Mass protests against Mubarak escalate

Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters clashed with police in several cities in Egypt after noon prayers on Friday in a major escalation of nationwide demonstrations which gained momentum......

Rains, fog make Delhi shiver

A blanket of fog coupled with rains made Tuesday morning very difficult for Delhiites though the minimum temperature rose only slightly. Light showers that began at approximately 9 am took the......

'American CEOs' packages jump 28% in 2010'

After two consecutive years of decline, the pay package for top American executives saw a growth of 28 per cent in 2010, with the bonus payout component witnessing the maximum growth, says......

What are close-ended schemes?

These are schemes launched by mutual fund houses, wherein, one can invest only during the new fund offer period. Once this is over, one cannot invest. These schemes can have a debt or equity......

10 steps to drive the 'Decade of Innovation'

We must accept that one of the greatest tragedies of modern India is not challenging the youth and other institutions intensively enough, says Anil K Gupta. If various technical universities......

A look at investment plans for children

Children's plans are products with an emotional appeal. With increasing cost of education and inflation, there is an urgent need for planning for your child's future. There are a variety of......

Japan's ripple effect may reach India

On the face of it, India's exposure to Japan looks rather limited as only 2.4 per cent of India's total imports ($3.9 billion) in the first half of FY11 have come from Japan. A large portion of......

The Greatest Female Singers

Legendary singer Aretha Franklin has topped a list of the 'Hottest 100 Female Singers' for her signature song Respect. Franklin ruled the Hummingbird100 poll, which recorded 62,000 votes......

Ashlee Madhukar: A talent to watch out for

New York's famed Apollo Theatre's amateur talent contest that had helped the likes of Michael Jackson and Aretha Franklin launch their musical career saw a 17-year-old Indian American girl win......

The Top 100 Greatest Singers of All Time

Aretha Franklin has toppedthe 100 Greatest Singers of All Time list by Rolling Stones magazine.Ray Charles was at number two, followed by Elvis Presley and Sam Cooke. John Lennon rounded off the......

Leonard Cohen passes into the ages

'We have lost one of music's most revered and prolific visionaries.' Visionary. Poet. Singer. Legendary singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen has passed into the ages. He was 82. Cohen's label, Sony......

First look: Anushka wrestles for Sultan

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities: After Salman Khan, Anushka Sharma’s look from Sultan has been released. The 27-year-old actress plays a wrestler in......

Hard work ahead, Jayawardene warns Lankans

Sri Lanka beat minnows Canada in their opening World Cup match easily, but former captain Mahela Jayawardene warned his team-mates that there's hard work ahead, as their real test of character in......

Dressing room atmosphere is best in last five years: Dhoni

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni reckons that the dressing room atmosphere of this current Indian team has been "the best" during his five years in international cricket. "It's the best......

Khade is undisputed star of Indian swimming in 2010

In a sport which rarely gives India any highs to talk about in any given year, 19-year-old Virdhawal Khade produced a performance to remember by ending Indian swimming's 24-year-old medal drought......

Gala show brings curtain down on Asian Games

The skies lit up with dazzling fireworks as an emotional China brought the curtains down on the biggest Asian Games in a riot of colour, foot-tapping music and a cultural extravaganza at the......

Images: Manchester derby fizzles out, Chelsea extend gap

Manchester City and United ground out a tepid 0-0 draw as Michael Essien's goal earned Chelsea a 1-0 victory over Fulham and a four-point cushion at the top of the Premier League on Wednesday.......

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5 essential reads

To commemorate African-American Music Appreciation Month this June, California Senator Kamala Harris released a Spotify playlist with songs... ...

http://www.catchnews.com/culture-news/african-american-music-appreciation-month-5-essential-reads-67737.html

Nicki Minaj opens 2017 BBMAs with a bang

Nicki Minaj surely knows how to make an entrance!The 34-year-old-rapper kicked off the 2017 Billboard Music Awards with a nine-minute performance... ...

http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/nicki-minaj-opens-2017-bbmas-with-a-bang-117052200190_1.html

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