Julianne Moore wins Best Female Lead at 2015 Independent Spirit Awards

Washington, Feb 22 - Julianne Moore has been honored with the Best Female Lead award at 2015 Independent Spirit Awards in LA for her movie 'Still Alice'.

The Hollywood's prestigious award show which was hosted by Kristen Bell and Fred Armisen gave the title of Best Male Lead to Michael Keaton for his latest flick 'Birdman' which also grabbed the 'Best Feature' award, People Magazine reported.

J. K. Simmons nabbed the Best Supporting Male award for 'Whiplash', whereas Patricia Arquette received Best Supporting Female for 'Boyhood', which was also honored for the best direction by Richard Linklater.

'Ida', a movie from Poland was considered as the best Best International Film at the awards ceremony.

Here's the list of other winners:

Gujarat: Swine flu toll reaches close to 200

New Delhi, Feb. 22 - Swine flu has claimed 11 more lives in Gujarat, taking the total death toll in the state to 197 since January this year.

Consistent SSP Chowrasia takes two-stroke lead at India Open

New Delhi : A late bogey was the only blemish in SSP Chowrasia's card as the Indian golfer turned in a sedate two-under 69 on the third day to jump to a two-stroke lead over defending champion Siddikur Rahman after the penultimate round of the Hero Indian Open, here on Saturday.

Two-time European tour winner, Chawrasia picked up birdies at the first, second and 13th holes before dropping a shot for the first time in last three days at the 17th hole at the tricky Delhi Golf Course to take his total to 12-under
201.

Australia's Marcus Frasar fired a flawless four-under 67 to lie at the third position with a total of seven-under 206.

Soon, Starbucks to start serving booze and beef in UK outlets

London, Feb 21 - World renowned coffee shop chain Starbucks would soon be serving alcoholic drinks in the evenings at its UK outlets.

The company said though they won't be selling spirits like gin, whisky or vodka, the branches will serve food alongside premium wines and beers, and the alcohol would be available for consumption on the premises only, the Daily Star reported.

Ian Cranna, VP marketing for Starbucks Europe said that "welcoming coffeehouse environment" has always been their focus, and with their new evening menu, which would be available from about 4 pm, they were offering something terrific choices to the later in the day customers.

Windies rout 'feeble' Pak to clinch 150-run win in CWC tie

Wellington, Feb 21 - It sure was a battle of the unpredictables as West Indies left Pakistan humiliated after reducing the Misbah-ul Haq-led side to splinters to clinch a massive 150-run win in their World Cup Pool B clash at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

Put in to bat first, West Indies put up a respectable total of 310-6 in their allotted 50 overs, thanks to Denesh Ramdin (51) and Lendl Simmons' (50) half-centuries and all-rounder Andre Russell 's brisk 42 off just 13 deliveries.

After getting off to a stuttering start with opener Darren Smith and big-hitting batsman Chris Gayle going off for their individual 23 and four runs respectively, Darren Bravo steadied the ship for the West Indies with his 49-run knock before a hamstring injury forced him to retire from the match.

'Emboldened' Putin warns no country can 'gain military superiority over Russia'

Washington, Feb 21 - Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that no country should be under "the illusion that they can gain military superiority over Russia".

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