July16th

Facts7,600 Swarovski crystals were used by Sanrio a Japanese company to decorate a dog house !!
22.9 years is the average age at which Indians lose their virginity says a global survey conducted by condom makers Durex
1 % is India's share in global diabetic research
Quotable Quotes
Sachin is a good batsmen. But I have not forgotten he once called me a chucker-- Shoiab Akhtar Pakistani fast bowler
Terrorists are terrorists. I have been telling President Musharraf that terrorism is a common enemy. If you do not check .. It can grow in to a menacing evil- Man Mohan Singh PM India
I was sick of kissing on screen-- thankfully , I am not kissing anyone in " Awarapan "-- Emrann Hashmi Actor --
I do not always agree with President Bush but we never engage I paternalism. We do not assume mentor's tone . We always talk as friends-- Vladimir Putin Russian PM
When the Broadcasting bill is passed in parliament, the media of the developed countries will salute India saying that we are the real democracy-- Priyaranjan Das Munshi - Minister for I & B
Snippets
Recently, invitees to an official function to release a report on AIDS got an unusual git- condoms. The distribution of condoms happened in the presence of Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss. It was quite surprising especially after the loud protests against marketing of condoms by a public sector company. In its enthusiasm to promote condoms to prevent population explosion the health ministry seems to have believe that is all in the family ( planning )

Hot --- Hot
Bipasha Basu is back from Lisbon after co hosting the " new Seven wonders of the world " Ceremony at the Benefica stadium with Oscar winners Ben Kingsley , Hillary Swank and soccer star Cristiana Ronalado-- The Bong beauty and Manchester United Striker were seen partying hard ( not sure what that means ) and getting too close at the Belem club in Lisbon. Bips was reportedly bowled over by Ronaldo's charm and his love for Bollywood ! The lady was on cloud none, Wonder where beau John Abraham was ? Rumour mongers are indicating Mallika Sherwat and Vidya Balan being around John and the popular live in couple heading for a split

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