Amitabh Bachchan receives ANR National Award in Hyderabad

Amitabh BachchanHyderabad : Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan was today honoured with Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR) National Award 2014, instituted by the Akkineni International Foundation.

The award was given away in the presence of Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao and Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu.

Speaking on the occasion, Bachchan said, "It is a privilege to be a part of this industry. It is stalwart like ANR who has given the film industry dignity, respectability and grace."

Actor Nagarjuna, son of ANR, said his father had the highest regard for Bachchan's work in the film industry.

New cardiac technologies may change face of medicine in 2015

Cardiac TechnologiesWashington, Dec 27 : Researchers has made a lot of new cardiac technologies that will help treat the patients better in the coming 2015.

The American College of Cardiology has jotted down some advanced technologies like wearable technologies, possible changes to stenting practices, state legislation on energy drinks, expanded use of minimally invasive heart repair procedures, and the development of a new class of cholesterol lowering drugs that would make news in 2015.

'Unbroken' Christmas collection crosses $15 million

unbroken movieLos Angeles: Actress-director Angelina Jolie's 'Unbroken' wins the top spot by beating new releases like 'Into the Woods', 'The Gambler' and 'The Imitation Game' after earning USD 15.6 million on Christmas.

The Louis Zamperini biopic starring Jack O'Connell left the recent controversial movie 'The Interview' behind by becoming a hit in the US theaters on the festive day, reported Ace Showbiz.

'Unbroken' ranks third behind 'Sherlock Holmes' (USD 24.6 million in 2009) and 'Les Miserables (USD 18.1 million in 2012) among the big releases on the Christmas eve.

'Slow growth may push China into economic transition syndrome'

Beijing - As China's economic slowdown continued, the world's second largest economy faced the prospects of being trapped by "economic transition syndrome" of dependence on stimulus measures, an influential state-run think tank has warned.

China's economy is in transition from an industrial economy into a post industrial economy where both international and domestic markets can no longer support high speed growth of industrial sectors, state-run Global Times quoted a report by Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS).

Gold rises on jewellers buying; global cues

New Delhi - Gold prices rose by Rs 100 to Rs 27,100 per ten gram at the bullion market in the national capital on Saturday on increased buying by jewellers to meet wedding season demand amid a firm global trend.

Silver also gained Rs 300 to Rs 37,300 per kg on increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers.

Traders said increased buying by jewellers and retailers to meet wedding season demand amid a firming global trend, mainly buoyed the sentiment here.

'Saved by the Bell' actor arrested

Los Angeles - Actor Dustin Diamond, who is known for his role of Screech from 'Saved by the

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