JAN 18 – Could you imagine Emma Watson as Cinderella? Apparently the actor herself couldn’t.The Beauty and the Beast trailers have made it clear that Watson is the perfect Belle. However, it turns out the actress was initially asked to be a totally different Disney princess!The Harry Potter star has revealed that she was given the chance to be Cinderella in Kenneth Branagh’s remake but rejected the part because she didn’t believe that particular princess was enough of a role model.
Pakistan could be the Opportunity that BiH needs: Ambassador Nedim
JAN 18 – After last month’s visit of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif, to BiH opened up a whole range of issues when it comes to cooperation and bilateral relations between the two countries, the Ambassador of BiH in Pakistan, Nedim Makarevic, commented on the current situation.One of the first things that Ambassador Makarevic noted is the satisfaction of Nawaz Sharif in regards to the visit and reception in our country. He commented on the media reports, which presented the exact opposite. After the visit of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, stories about the Prime Minister not being adequately welcomed in our country were released.
Dangal to earn Rs 375 crore by the end of this week: Trade analysts
MUMBAI, JAN 18, – The Aamir Khan starer continues to make and break records. Days have passed since its first-day release but it appears that Dangal`s euphoria refuse to fade away. According to trade stats on Monday, the film earned Rs 1.37 crore, bringing the grand total to Rs 371.48 Cr.Dangal is said to have earned Rs 100 crore in Mumbai circuit itself, a fact tweeted by trade analyst Taran Adarsh. The movie is expected to earn more than Rs 375 crore by the end of this week. In all probability, Dangal may earn more than Rs 380 crore in its lifetime.That is more than the previous top grosser — Khan’s science fiction film “PK”, which amassed 3.40 billion rupees during its entire run in 2014.
Bees, wasp stings are more dangerous than snake bites: Study
SYDNEY, JAN 18, (DNA) – A study published in the Internal Medicine Journal claimed that Bee and wasp stings are more lethal and should be considered the biggest public health threat, than snakes, spiders or jellyfish bites.The study further said that based on three years’ data on bites and stings from venomous creatures shows that Australia’s towns and cities are a hot-spot for lethal bee wasp and sting encounters.Including fatalities, venomous stings and bites resulted in almost 42,000 hospitalisations over the study period.Bees and wasps were responsible for just over one-third (33 per cent) of hospital admissions, followed by spider bites (30 per cent) and snake bites (15 per cent).
Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan confirmed to star in Tubelight
JAN 17, (DNA) – Rumours that Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan will act together in the upcoming Kabir Khan-directed, war drama movie Tubelight have been going around Bollywood for quite some time now. It’s confirmed now; Shah Rukh Khan is doing a cameo in Salman Khan’s Eid release Tubelight.In addition, co-actor Nasir Khan was recently on Tubelight’s set with the other two Khans, pictures from which he shared on his Instagram account. The actor is seen standing with both Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, with his arms around their backs.
Britain will leave EU single market, Theresa May says
LONDON, JAN 17, (DNA) – Britain will leave the EU’s single market when it exits the European Union, Prime Minister Theresa May said on Tuesday, putting an end to speculation that London might try to seek a “soft Brexit”.In a long-awaited speech in which she sought to define the country’s future as a global player that aims to trade freely far beyond Europe, May said the final exit deal would be put to parliament for a vote.That promise helped revive the pound on currency markets. Sterling GBP=D4, which has traded at the lowest levels against the US dollar for more than three decades, rose during May’s speech hitting a day high.
Friends may influence children’s fear and anxiety
JAN 17 – Parents may have a lot to do with how children react to scary things, but a new study suggests kids’ response to fear may also be heavily influenced by their friends.In an experiment, researchers gave kids 7 to 10 years old information about scary-looking animals. They assessed how children felt on their own, and again after kids discussed their perceptions with friends. After speaking to friends, children tended to shift their opinions to match how their friends felt about the animals, the study found.“Studies show that children tend to choose friends who have similar attributes to themselves and that they can also become more similar through their interactions,” said lead study author Jinnie Ooi, a psychology researcher at the University of East Anglia in the UK.
‘3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam’ becomes Pakistan’s highest grossing animated film
The animated feature film “3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam”, directed by Oscar winner Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, became the highest grossing film in the country’s history.Oscar-winner Sharmeen Obaid posted a tweet on her Twitter account, making the revelation.The movie is the second part of the series ‘3 Bahadur’. The first part, set in a fictional town, told the story of three school going children who stand up to Baba Balaam, his disciple Mangu and their hired thugs.
Sharmeen Obaid will be the first-ever artist to co-chair World Economic Forum
Pakistan’s Academy Award-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is about to become the first ever artist to co-chair the World Economic Forum.A Monday statement from Chinoy’s office says she will also speak at the 47th World Economic Forum‘s annual three-day meeting starting January 17 in Davos, Switzerland. It says Chinoy regards it as a great honour to represent both the artistic community and her country.Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has also left to take part in the meetings, which will convene 2,500 participants from 100 countries. Other speakers include Al Gore, Jamie Oliver and Karan Johar.
Turkey takes key step to expanding Erdogan powers
ISTANBUL: Turkey was a key step closer on Monday to dramatically expanding the powers of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after parliament approved, on first reading, a bill critics fear will lead to one-man rule.The parliament backed the two final sections of the 18-article new constitution late on Sunday after a marathon week of debating that began on Jan 9 and included sessions that often lasted late into the night.The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) mustered the necessary 330 or more votes — a three-fifths majority — needed to adopt the constitutional change and send it to a referendum for final approval.
