'I think because India is a bigger country and Bollywood is such a well-oiled machine, the star thing has become so much bigger than the actor thing.'
The issue of Doha round of WTO talks dominated the discussions as Prime Minister Manmahon Singh met his British counterpart Gordon Brown here and agreed on the need for pushing the stalled negotiations. Brown, while favouring cut in farm subsidies in the US and the Europe, voiced optimism that an agreement could be reached in the global trade talks that have got stuck due to stiff opposition by India and some other developing countries on agriculture subsidies.
Dr Chawla said that he just happened to be in the right place at the right time and that without him Brown would have gone blind. "He would have had no light perception in either eye. His life would have been completely different," he said.
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While most kofta curries are made with lamb, Hitesh makes his dish with chicken meatballs.
Red Bull's triple World champion Max Verstappen claimed pole position on Saturday for the Miami Grand Prix, to start from the front of the grid for the sixth straight race this season.
Simple, easy laddoos to up the festive mood.
A delicious Mangalorean dish that is served with steamed rice or neer dosas.
Make fasting a delicious affair with this falhari version of bonda.
Master batsman Sachin Tendulkar was seen sporting a new look at India's practice session in Motera on Tuesday. Taking a cue from some of his teammates, the master batsmen dyed his curly locks brown.
There is also an interesting name OLX gave the idle stuff lying in our homes: brown money. Over lunch, OLX CEO Amarjit Singh Batra tells Uttran Das Gupta how the company is weaning Indians away from their "irrational emotional attachment to things."
Take a look at how the Ram actor is channeling her inner female fatale.
As Janhvi celebrates her 27th birthday on March 6, Namrata Thakker glances through some of her best sari looks.
British Chancellor Gordon Brown has put the ruling Labour Party on high alert for a general election possibly next year, immediately after taking over as its new leader.
Earthy mushrooms, stuffed, pair well with the fresh cream and hung curd-cheese sauce.
The parliament duty group of the CRPF wound up its entire administrative and operational paraphernalia -- vehicles, weapons and commandos -- from the complex on Friday and its commander, a deputy inspector general-rank officer, handed over all the security points in the complex to the incoming CISF group, the sources said.
The British police continued investigations into the death Indian-born Labour member of Parliament, Ashok Kumar, treating it as "unexplained" as Prime Minister Gordon Brown patted his contribution to the country.
Once you overcome the challenge of cutting and cleaning jackfruit, it will be a breeze to make this dish.
Referring to the ED's claim about the politician eating mangoes, sweets, aalo-poori etc regularly, he said these were provided to him only a few times.
Paying tributes on the eve of the 60th anniversary of India's Republic Day, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said Britain will not be the same 'without our strong bond with India and the enormous part played by the Indian community.'
Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown may have left Britain broke, but he is laughing all the way to the bank amid reports that he has been offered 70,000 pounds a night to tell Americans how to end the recession.
Basil Zucchini Walnut Soup is good nourishment and will leave you feeling good about yourself.
You'll be spoilt for choices with these varieties.
The protein-rich dal goes well with baafle that's deep-fried in ghee.
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Sunday stepped up pressure on Pakistan to "take out" the world's most wanted terrorist Osama bin Laden and 'break' his Al Qaeda's network.
She has been adding some wonderful styles and vivid colours to her feed.
Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Sunday mourned the death of one of country's finest all-rounders Mike Procter.
Serve them as a teatime or cocktail snack or a yummy side to a special meal.
This recipe is for those of you who like your mutton a little tangy and spicy.
Reader Rama Muralidharan shares an interesting brown rice tiffin recipe.
Two-times champion Rafa Nadal crashed out in the second round of Wimbledon on Thursday after being out-muscled and out-thought in four sets by an inspired Dustin Brown of Germany.
Matcha tea lovers, this recipe is meant for you!
Squid lovers, you need to try your hand at this classic Mangalorean recipe.
You can turn out dairy-free bites using tofu instead of paneer.
British PM Brown asked IMF and World Bank to reflect India's rising contribution to world economy.
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