Sonam Kapoor to be brand ambassador for Electrolux

Sonam Kapoor is someone who can rightly be called as a ‘Fashion Diva’ of Bollywood. This PYT, who made her debut with Saawariya, went onto become the talk of the country with her remarkable performances in Delhi 6, which was eventually followed up with I Hate LUV Storys and the recently released Aisha.

Well, it is the same Sonam Kapoor who is now also the talk of the ad fraternity. Sources close to Bollywood Hungama inform that Sonam has now been signed up as the brand ambassador for the Electrolux, the house appliances major. Apparently, as a part of the endorsement, Sonam will be seen promoting the said brand’s entire existing portfolio which includes refrigerators, washing machines, microwaves and air conditioners.

The official confirmation of the same is awaited.

Sonam Kapoor to be brand ambassador for Electrolux

Sonam Kapoor is someone who can rightly be called as a ‘Fashion Diva’ of Bollywood. This PYT, who made her debut with Saawariya, went onto become the talk of the country with her remarkable performances in Delhi 6, which was eventually followed up with I Hate LUV Storys and the recently released Aisha.

Well, it is the same Sonam Kapoor who is now also the talk of the ad fraternity. Sources close to Bollywood Hungama inform that Sonam has now been signed up as the brand ambassador for the Electrolux, the house appliances major. Apparently, as a part of the endorsement, Sonam will be seen promoting the said brand’s entire existing portfolio which includes refrigerators, washing machines, microwaves and air conditioners.

The official confirmation of the same is awaited.

Manoj Kumar to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at MAMI

The most loved patriotic hero of Bollywood, Manoj Kumar, will be felicitated with the Lifetime Achievement Award at MAMI’s 12th Mumbai Film Festival this year.

The world of Bollywood best knows him as Manoj ‘Bharat’ Kumar for his patriotic roles and exceptional work in films like Upkar, Purab Aur Paschim and Kranti. The Indian audiences have showered their love and appreciation on him for all his characters.

In the past, the legendary actor-director has been bestowed with awards such as the Padma Shri Award, Phalke Ratna Award, Best Director Award, Best Actor Award and many more for his exceptional contribution to Indian Cinema.

But this year, the 12th Mumbai Film Festival takes a proud step towards honouring Manoj Kumar with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his valuable contribution.

The extremely talented and soft-spoken Manoj Kumar continues to stay in everyone’s heart and this award is MAMI’s humble way to refresh his remarkable journey.

Speaking about this honour Manoj Kumar said, “I am happy to receive this award. It’s as important as an Oscar.”

Obama declares an end to Iraq combat mission

WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama formally declared an end to America’s seven-year combat mission in Iraq, saying it was time to turn the page on a war which has cost thousands of Iraqi and US lives.

“Tonight, I am announcing that the American combat mission in Iraq has ended,” Obama said in excerpts of his speech released by the White House ahead of his Oval Office address to the nation at 8:00pm (0000 GMT).

“Operation Iraqi Freedom is over, and the Iraqi people now have lead responsibility for the security of their country,” the US commander-in-chief added, drawing a close to the mission launched with the 2003 US-led invasion.

“Through this remarkable chapter in the history of the United States and Iraq, we have met our responsibility. Now, it is time to turn the page.”

Less than 50,000 troops remain in Iraq, after the United States withdrew

Anna Jarvis

Anna Jarvis: Founder of Mother’s Day’
The story of Mothers Day is the story of firm determination of a daughter, Anna Jarvis who resolved to pay tribute to her mother, Mrs. Anna M Jarvis and all other mothers of the world.

Anna Jarvis dedicated her life to fulfill her mother’s dream of the recognition of day for honoring mothers.

Though never a mother herself, Founder of Mother’s Day, Anna Jarvis is today recognized as the ‘Mother of Mothers Day’. An apt title to define the remarkable woman’s ceaseless devotion to her mother and motherhood in general.

Anna Jarvis: Childhood

Anna Jarvis was born in Webster, Taylor County, West Virginia, on May 1, 1864. She was the ninth of eleven children born to Ann Marie and Granville Jarvis. Her family moved to Grafton when Anna was a year old.

It was here that the Anna did her schooling. In 1881, she enrolled at the Augusta Female Academy in Staunton, Virginia, now Mary Baldwin College. After finishing her academics, Anna returned to Grafton and did teaching in a school for seven years.
Miss Jarvis and her supporters began to write to godly ministers, evangelists, businessmen, and politicians in their crusade to establish a national Mother’s Day. This campaign was a success. By 1911, Mother’s Day was celebrated in almost every state in the Union. In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson made the official announcement proclaiming Mother’s Day as a national holiday that was to be held each year on the second Sunday of May.

The one-woman crusade of Anna Jarvis is often overlooked in History books. Women during the early 1900s were engaged in many other reform efforts that the history behind Mother’s Day is often neglected. But it is likely that it was these other reforms and the avenues they opened for women that paved the way for Anna Jarvis to succeed in her campaign for Mother’s Day.

Club World Cup Final: Barcelona Vs Estudiantes

Club World Cup Final: Barcelona Vs Estudiantes, The stakes could barely be higher for the FIFA Club World Cup 2009 final between Estudiantes and Barcelona, with the Catalan giants determined to claim their sixth piece of silverware in 12 months and the Argentinian heavyweights aiming to build on their remarkable Copa Libertadores success.
Tonight’s Fifa Club World Cup final is very much a mouth-watering clash between the champion club of Europe and the champion club of South America. While the Zayed Sports City Stadium is already sold out and the majority of fans are likely to support Barcelona, the noise from the nearly 5,000 strong visiting fans from Argentina can turn this final into a dual competition — one on the pitch and one in the galleries — the latter being a whole new experience for local spectators.
Having won five trophies this year, Barcelona are eyeing an unprecedented sixth tonight and if that alone is not history, add to that the fact that the Club World Cup is the only title they have never won in over 100 years.

---

Club World Cup Final: Barcelona Vs Estudiantes was first posted on December 19, 2009 at 2:49 pm.