Event:"Star Trek: The Tour" Opening Gala
Venue & Location:Queen Mary Dome / Long Beach, CA. USA
Event Date:1/17/2008
Photographer:© Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

Event:2009 Miss USA Pageant - Arrivals
Venue & Location:Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino / Las Vegas, NV, USA
Event Date:4/19/2009
Exclusive / Restrictions:Non-Exclusive Rights Managed Image
Photographer:PRN / PR Photos

Event:19th Annual Glaad Media Awards - Arrivals
Venue & Location:Marriott Marquis / New York City, NY, USA
Event Date:3/17/2008
Photographer:© Janet Mayer / PR Photos

Melbourne, July 22 : Supporters of Indian origin surgeon Dr Jayant Patel fear for his safety, predicting a “OJ Simpson” style frenzy from the media and public following his release on bail.

Dr. Patel, an Indian trained US citizen, has been behind bars since his arrest in Portland, Oregon, on March 11.

Texas-based surgeon Vijay Mehta, Dr. Patel’s most vocal supporter, said he feared his friend could be attacked once released into the public.

Mumbai: Indian rupee recorded the historic low 50-mark against the US dollar as the greenback gained against most currencies globally.

The domestic currency closed the day (Friday) a little lower at 49.95/96 after suspected intervention by the RBI in the inter-bank foreign exchange (forex) market.

Earlier, on October 10, the domestic currency touched its all-time low of 49.26 against the US dollar. The rupee is among the biggest losers against the dollar so far this year, peeling around 20 per cent.

Event:The 2008 NBC Universal Experience Upfronts - Arrivals
Venue & Location:Rockefeller Center / New York City, NY, USA
Event Date:5/12/2008
Photographer:Anthony G. Moore / PR Photos

Islamabad, May 15: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has expressed fear that the Pakistan Government may fail to win the "hearts and minds of people" despite winning the military war against the Taliban in the Swat Valley.

"I assure you that the army will win the war against the militants. But if we win militarily and lose publicly that will be very unfortunate," the Daily Times quoted Gilani, as saying.

Washington, August 2 : Scientists have discovered a new Manta Ray species that is a highly migratory animal wandering the world’s seas.

Manta rays are graceful giants in the ray family that can weigh over 4,400 pounds (2,000 kilograms).

The more commonly known manta ray is smaller and more easily seen, usually staying near coasts.

Little is known about a second, larger species that avoids contact with humans and seems to have wider migration patterns. It also has evolutionary remnants of a spine and a harmless, non-stinging barb on its tail.

Washington, Nov 8: After successfully conducting studies on mice, scientists have claimed that SRT1720, touted as an "anti-aging pill,” can be tested in human trials.

The new drug study from Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc., based in Cambridge, Mass., claimed that SRT1720 activates the same receptor as the much-discussed resveratrol, the chemical in red wine that may slow some effects of aging.

Scientists are testing both resveratrol and SRT1720 for first treating type-two diabetes, and possibly later for other age-related diseases.

London, July 18 : Scarlett Johansson has ditched her blonde locks for a more fiery look to become The Black Widow in Iron Man 2.

The ‘red-haired’ sexy star squeezed herself into a skin-tight catsuit for the comic book sequel, reports The Sun.

Meanwhile, Robert Downey Jr returns as crime fighter Tony Stark a. k. a Iron Man and Gwyneth Paltrow as love interest Pepper Potts.

Mickey Rourke will play the role of vicious villain Whiplash and Samuel L. Jackson will appear as CIA agent Nick Fury in the film.

New Delhi, Jan 21 : The Indian Navy''s first helicopter base, INS Shikra, will be commissioned in Mumbai on Thursday.

Chief of the Naval Staff and Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC), Admiral Sureesh Mehta, will commission the helicopter base.

Captain Philipose G Pynumootil will be the first Commanding Officer of the INS Shikra.

The air station, which first commenced air operations in 1964 with the setting up of a small helicopter maintenance unit, today, provides maintenance and flying support to a diverse range of helicopters operating from naval ships at Mumbai.

Event:15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards - Arrivals
Venue & Location:The Shrine Auditorium / Los Angeles, CA. USA
Event Date:01/25/2009
Photographer:Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

Tokyo  - Tokyo stocks gained Wednesday morning in the wake of the strong overnight gains on Wall Street.

Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average soared 283.18 points, or 4.01 per cent, to 7,338.16. The broader Topix index of all first- section issues was rose 22.08 points, or 3.14 per cent, to 725.58.

On currency markets, the dollar was stronger against the yen and euro. (dpa)

Event:"One Splendid Evening" Sponsored By Carnival Cruise Lines And Benefiting VH1 Save The Music Foundation - Arrivals
Venue & Location:Carnival Splendor, Port Of Los Angeles / San Pedro, CA. USA
Event Date:3/26/2009
Photographer:Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

La Paz  - Former world top scorer Joaquin Botero was the hat- trick hero for Bolivia as they stunned Argentina 6-1 Wednesday in the South American World Cup qualifiers.

"Bolivia was better than us and gave us a thrashing that would have seemed impossible if we had thought about it before the game," Argentina coach Diego Maradona said. "They did well to beat us, and we have to start again. Bolivia has been better than us in every corner of the pitch."

Jerusalem  - A Palestinian wielding an axe infiltrated an Israeli settlement in the West Bank early Thursday afternoon, fatally wounding a teenager and inflicting light-to-moderate injuries on another youngster, first aid officials said.

Israeli media reported that a passer-by managed to grab hold of the axe, but the assailant broke free and fled. Police were pursuing and residents of the settlement, located several miles south of Jerusalem, were ordered to remain in their homes. (dpa)

London, August 6 : Penelope Cruz is expecting her first child with partner Javier Bardem, say sources.

"Penelope is about four months pregnant. She''s really healthy now and will be a great mother," the Daily Express quoted a source as telling JustJared. com.

The couple are reportedly looking forward to arrival of the new one in their life.

The couple have together starred in a string of films since first sharing the frame in 1992''s Jamon, jamon.

Beijing - China's central bank lowered its interest rate Wednesday - the fourth time since mid-September - to help ease the impact of the global financial crisis and aid economic growth.

The People's Bank of China said the benchmark rates for one-year loans and deposits will both fall by 1.08 percentage points, bringing the cost of one-year borrowing to
5.58 per cent and one-year deposit rates to 2.52 per cent.

The central bank also slashed the reserve requirements by 1 percentage point for six big banks, down from 17 per cent, and by 2 percentage points for smaller banks, down from 16 per cent.

Event:"Zombieland" Los Angeles Premiere - Arrivals
Venue & Location:Grauman's Chinese Theater / Hollywood, CA, USA
Event Date:9/23/2009
Photographer:David Gabber / PR Photos