New York, Jan. 12 : In eight days, after eight turbulent years, George Bush will depart Washington, and leave behind a radically different country and a changed world.

And the inevitable wrangling will officially begin over the Bush legacy: How this man and this presidency will be viewed through the long lens of history.

"I think he''ll be able to look himself in the mirror when he is done and say, I did my best, I made decisions based on principle," CBS News quoted former Bush communications director Dan Bartlett, as saying.

New Delhi, Jan 12 : President Pratibha Patil today greeted the nation on the occasion of Makara Sankranti and Pongal, which will be celebrated on January 13 and January 14 respectively.

In her message, Patil said, "On the occasion of Makara Sankranti and Pongal, the nation acknowledges with gratitude the hard work of our farmers and those millions of people living in our rural areas."

New Delhi, Jan 12 : Brit actress Kristin Scott Thomas has landed herself the role of ex-Beatles John Lennon''s Aunt Mimi in new movie "Nowhere Boy".

The movie, based on the late Beatles' early life, has English actress Anne-Marie Duff playing his mother, Julia, with newcomer Aaron Johnson playing Lennon, reports the China Daily.

Shooting for the new flick, which will also mark the directorial debut of artist Sam Taylor-Wood, will start in March on location in Liverpool and at Ealing Studios.

New Delhi, Jan 12 : Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz is appa

New Delhi, Jan 12 : Troubled pop star Britney Spears has been wearing a `magical' ring that gives her confidence.

The 27-year-old singer was spotted wearing a tourmaline rock, which boosts inner strength and provides a sense of stability.

Celebrity designer Dara Dubinet gifted the ring to the `Womaniser' star to help her get back on track following her public breakdown last year, reports the China Daily.

New Delhi, Jan 12 : Afghanistan''s President Hamid Karzai met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here today to offer his condolences for the recent Mumbai terror attacks.

Bilateral issues, including cooperation in the fight against terrorism and a review of the situation in the region were also discussed during the meeting.

Earlier. Karzai met External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee.