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Angelina Jolie Takes over 'Mother's Role' in Real Life

Angelina JolieThe Oscar Winning and Hollywood's most powerful and famous actress for years, Angelina Jolie has declared that she wants to retire and take over the role of 'Mother' in real life. The actress and husband Pitt have six children namely a 7 year old son Maddox, whom Jolie adopted in Cambodia in 2002, a 3 years old daughter Zahara, whom she adopted in year 2006 from Ethiopia, Pax, 4, from Vietnam, a 2-year-old biological daughter, Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt and the newly born twins, Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline.

A valley with history: California's Sonoma winemaking region

A valley with history: California's Sonoma winemaking regionSonoma, California  - Californian wines are now a long established part of European connoisseurs' drinking habits, the most popular of which are varieties from the Napa Valley region.

But the West Coast state is home to another winemaking area, Sonoma, which boasts no less than 4,100 square kilometres of vines.

More than 250 vineyards are located in Sonoma, many of which have a winemaking tradition which is over a century old. A few claim to have roots in Europe's vineyards.

Four Inmates Of 'Bigg Boss' Defy Rules

Bigg Boss - Season 2The famous reality show on entertainment channel Colors, 'BIGG BOSS 2, is once again the talk of the town as its last four inmates Raja Chaudhary, Rahul Mahajan, Zulfi Sayed and Ashutosh Kaushik jumped walls and sneaked out of the house to eat some good food. They were sick of cooking and decided to venture out. They were immediately traced by the cameras and brought in by the security. The production house says, "We were following their every action, but waited for them to leave the house as we are prohibited by contract to enter."

Tri-border area in Amazon Basin a bargain - once you get there

Tri-border area in Amazon Basin a bargain - once you get thereLeticia, Colombia/Tabatinga, Brazil  - Breakfast consists of scrambled eggs with chili sauce and refried beans in Columbia. For lunch there is charcoal-grilled fish in Peru. And rounding things off at sundown are caipirinha cocktails in Brazil.

What sounds like a wealthy jet-setter's day can be had by any backpacker for just 50 dollars, a price that includes an overnight stay at a hotel, a ride on a motorcycle taxi and a boat trip.

Apollo Tyres Plans Rs 3,000 crore Investment in Next 5 Years

Apollo TyresIndian tyre manufacturer Apollo Tyres, has announced an investment of Rs 3,000 crores in the next five years to establish greenfield plants in India as well as abroad, along with expansion of existing production units.

The company, by doing so, is targeting to join the league of top six tyre makers internationally. Apollo is aiming at a $4 Billion turnover in the next five years, by setting up units in Chennai and East Europe.

Emperor's last resting place: Castle Doorn in the Netherlands

Emperor's last resting place: Castle Doorn in the NetherlandsUtrecht, Netherlands  - The final years of Germany's last emperor, Kaiser Wilhelm II, were spent in Castle Dorn in the Netherlands.

The castle is a testament to its royal resident as the house is set in a spacious garden. A bridge leads over a water lily-filled moat to a flight of stairs leading to the castle's main entrance.

The interior also reflects Wilhelm's aristocratic heritage and is filled with only the finest furniture.

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