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August 21, 2009

West Puts Indian DJs into a Spin

NEW DELHI ~ Disc jockeys are thriving in India’s lively electronic music scene as rising incomes draw more people to – Read More...
August 21, 2009

Women’s Mags Skirt Culture Clash in Arab Market

PARIS ~ France-based women’s mags Elle and Marie-Claire are continuing a push into the Arab market but say having to – Read More...
August 21, 2009

Study Uncovers Powerful Anti-cancer Compound

A new study conducted on mice has uncovered a chemical compound that effectively targets cancer stem cells – the key – Read More...
August 21, 2009

What Road Safety?

Recent overtures from the authorities here in Bali about how they aim to crack down on what amounts to a – Read More...
August 21, 2009

Mozart May Have Died from Strep Throat, Says Study

A Dutch study concludes that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, whose death at 35 has long been the subject of speculation, may – Read More...
August 21, 2009

Redford ‘to Direct Lincoln Assassination Film’

LOS ANGELES ~ Hollywood legend Robert Redford has signed up to direct a historical drama about the assassination of US – Read More...
August 21, 2009

Spielberg Wins Funds to Launch New Studio

LOS ANGELES ~ The new DreamWorks Studios run by Steven Spielberg and Stacey Snider announced this week that it had – Read More...
August 21, 2009

Warhol Portrait of Michael Jackson Auctioned for ‘Millions’

NEW YORK ~ A 1984 Michael Jackson portrait by iconoclastic US artist Andy Warhol was auctioned for “millions” of dollars – Read More...
August 21, 2009

Clapboard: Alien Thriller Lands Atop Box Office

LOS ANGELES ~ Creepy aliens landed on top of the North American box office over the weekend, with District 9 – Read More...
August 21, 2009

Expat Retiree Admits Visa Breach

DENPASAR ~ A retired British-born Australian public servant pleaded guilty at the Denpasar District Court on Tuesday to operating a – Read More...