World's Ugliest Dog : Yoda

Yoda, a 14-year-old Chihuahau by the name of Yoda was crowned the World's Ugliest Dog at the weekend.

Judges in California named the Chinese-crested Chihuahau the winner of the competition at the Sonoma-Marin Fair.

Owner Terry Schumacher says that the first time she encountered the tiny dog behind an apartment building in America, she ran away, thinking that it was a large rat. But when she returned, she realised that it was in fact a dog.

She took in the pooch, which weighs less than a kilogramme, and named it after the Jedi master from the Star Wars.

Other finalists of all shapes and sizes were missing limbs and eyes. The World's Ugliest Dog competition helps to raise awareness around rescue dogs.

Courtney Love Dumped by Boyfriend Henry Allsopp

Courtney Love has been dumped by boyfriend Henry Allsopp after his family reportedly became ''alarmed'' had how close the couple had quickly become.



Courtney Love has been dumped by boyfriend Henry Allsopp.

The 46-year-old star has moved out of the luxurious London home she shared with the aristocratic art dealer - who is the godson of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall - after his family became "alarmed" at how close the couple had quickly become.

A source close to Henry told the Daily Express newspaper: "She had moved in within a month of meeting Henry last November and made herself quite at home.

"Most of the family were rather alarmed by how besotted he was and feared she had delusions of landing herself a title - she used to joke about becoming Lady Love."

Courtney - who is the widow of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain - recently admitted she was into "really, really rich" guys, as she thought she could be a "real asset" to a wealthy man like future Lord, Henry.

She said: "These days I'm only interested in plutocrats. Like really, really rich guys. I'm determined to land one sooner or later. The thing is, I think I can be a real asset to a wealthy man."

The Hole singer - who has a history of drug addiction - also previously claimed to be an "Anglophile".

Courtney explained: "I am an Anglophile and love England so much. I used to live there and always consider myself half English."

Compact Hatchback Toyota Etios Liva launched in India, Price Starting at Rs 3.99 lakh

Toyota Etios Liva launched in India, Liva Price Starting at Rs 3.99 lakh

The much awaited compact hatchback – Toyota Etios Liva – on Monday marked its debut in the Indian market. The Liva hatchback borrows a number of styling and designing cues from its elder sibling Etios sedan, which was launched in the country in December 2010. However, the major difference in these two cars lies between the engine units.


The Etios Liva hatchback comes equipped with 1197cc petrol engine which is capable of generating a peak power of 80 PS at 5600 rpm along with a peak torque of 104Nm at 3100 rpm. The Toyota Etios Liva is claimed to be offering an exceptional mileage of 18.31 kmpl (ARAI certified). The car has been shelved in the price segment of Rs 3.99 Lakh to 5.99 Lakh, where it will be taking on with the likes of Maruti Swift and Ritz, Ford Figo, Volkswagen Polo, Chevrolet Beat, Nissan Micra and Fiat Punto.

The car is offered in five variants including Toyota Etios LIVA J (Rs 3.99 lakhs), Toyota Etios LIVA G (Rs 4.59 lakhs), Toyota Etios LIVA G (optional) (5.05 lakhs), Toyota Etios LIVA V (Rs 5.49 lakhs) and Toyota Etios LIVA VX (Rs 5.99 lakhs) (all prices are in Ex showroom Delhi).

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Bollywood Actress Anushka sharma let off after over nine hours of questioning

Bollywood Actress Anushka sharma let off after over nine hours of questioning

Actress Anushka Sharma, who was stopped at the international airport here for carrying unaccounted gold, diamond jewellery and other belongings worth Rs 35 lakh, was on Tuesday let off after over nine hours of questioning, Customs officials said.

Anushka sharma, who landed here yesterday at 2.30 pm from the IIFA award ceremony in Toronto was let off, past midnight after nine hours of questioning. Her statement has been recorded and she will be called for questioning again if required, Customs Commissioner, P M Govande told PTI.

Customs officials are also verifying the documents provided by her claiming that the belongings were taken from India, he said.

The 23-year-old 'Baand Baaja Baraat' star claimed that while going abroad, she had taken the valuables from India and had declared the goods at that time and hence need not pay the duty.

The 'Band Baaja Barat' star was stopped by the Customs while passing through the green channel after she was found in possession of gold and diamond-studded jewellery and two watches collectively worth Rs 35 lakhs approximately, officials said.

Actress Minissha Lamba had been detained by the Customs in May for carrying dutiable jewellery that she had not declared while Bipasha Basu had been stopped at the airport for carrying valuables from abroad recently.

Gina Rinehart can become the Richest Person in Worldwide

Gina Rinehart, the richest woman in Australia can become the richest worldwide. According to the latest study, the future projects of Perth iron mine tycoon will significantly increase her fortune.
According to the latest study of Citigroup, this richest woman is trying to rule the world by her resource projects.

Rinehart, tycoon of West Australia mining industry, ranking the first on Business Review Weekly, and was listed in history ever since. Her fortune doubled last year, amount to 10.3 billion NZD.

The latest analysis of Citigroup showed the 57-year-old rich woman could possibly become the richest woman in the world.

The report on global resource projects names “Generation Next”, assessing 400 mining projects; those projects haven’t started producing yet, but they are in a period of planning or approving.

Paravur Sex Scandal:CPIM leader KM Eldo surrenders

Kochi : CPI (M) Puthankurissu LC member KM Eldo, surrendered before the Crime Branch today. His arrest has been recorded and would be presented before court today. The Kolanchery area committee of CPI (M) had earlier suspended KM Eldo, for his alleged role in the case. The Crime Branch had on Monday taken into custody the Santro car owned by Mr Eldo. The car was used to transport the 17 year old victim to Thiruvananthapuram, where a gang incluidng Thomas Vargheese, CPI (M) LC secretary had sexually exploited the girl. The investigations has revealed that Eldo too had used the girl

Eldo, a worker of Cochin Refiniries was at large ever since the scam broke out. The Crime Branch has found out the girl was taken to Bangalore and different parts of Tamil Nadu and presented before lot of people. The investigation team has so far identified 60 of the 100 people, incuding film personalities who had used the girl.

Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price Facing Federal Offenses

John Wiley Price,Dallas County Commissioner, has served the community, but Monday he was served with a search warrant that indicates he is facing serious federal offenses, like bribery and theft.




"I have no clue where they are going with this," Price said, from his attorney's office.

Price says he learned he was the focus of the federal probe when he arrived at his office at the Dallas County Administration Building, there FBI and agents with the IRS searched Price's office and personal items. Outside, they photographed two vehicles registered to the commissioner's political consultant, Kathy Nealy.

Court documents indicate FBI investigators are casting a wide net, searching for electronic devices, email and internet searches that includes data dating back to 2001.

"It is a good day in Dallas," said Dallas County Commissioner, Maurine Dickey, who has long been a nemesis of Price.

That feeling of celebration did not sit well with Dallas County Judge, Clay Jenkins.

"This is sad. We should not revel in this."

The FBI refused to comment on the investigation, but there are reports the investigation might stem, in part, from a South Dallas land development called the 'Inland Project."

Even though Price claims he was unaware of the investigation, a former colleague says he informed Price about the FBI inquiry about two years ago, during a deposition.

"I don't think that he was aware of it until that moment," Former Dallas Couny Judge, Jim Foster, said.

Foster says he met with the FBI several times regarding Price and while he will not elaborate on the context of the allegations he says they are serious and overdue.

"There are a lot of people celebrating because they lived under the intimidation of this individual."

Price isn't addressing the allegations, but says he will be vindicated and isn't worried.

"I have lawyers," Price said, leaving the county building.

Sachin Tendulkar - Roger Federer at Wimbledon Pictures

Sachin Tendulkar as bowlers around the world would confess but tennis ace Roger Federer managed to do it just by his knowledge of cricket when the two legendscaught up during the Wimbledon.


Tendulkar,a self-confessed Federer fan, met the winner of 16 Grand Slams at the AllEngland Club after the world number three beat David Nalbandian to advance tothe fourth round of Wimbledon.

Tendulkar chatted for an hour with theSwiss and posed with him for the shutterbugs.

"Spent an hour withRoger Federer chatting on the balcony of Wimbledon Royal box. What a humble guy!And by the way he knows a lot about cricket!!" Tendulkar latertweeted.



The two reportedly also had dinner together after Federer'smatch.

Federer too talked about his meeting with Tendulkar on hisfacebook page.


"Today was a special day, played a good match and hadthe chance to catch up with the great indian cricket star Sachin Tendulkar,"read the status message on his facebook page.

Indian cricket star Sachin Tendulkar met tennis great Roger Federer at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships on Saturday.