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Beckham’s AC Milan debut draws praise, cynicism from Italian media

London, Jan 12 : Ace England midfielder David Beckham's first appearance for Italian club AC Milan drew both praise and cynicism in the country's media today.

The England midfielder made a surprise start and played almost the entire game in AC Milan's 2-2 draw at Roma.

Gazzetta dello Sport gave Beckham a six out of 10 in its game ratings, and offered a humorous remark about the loan signing from the LA Galaxy, The Independent reported.

"He played for 90 minutes, which no-one expected," the Milan-based publication said.

"But nothing to show as a replay for a Pepsi ad. However, he sacrifices, he crosses, he strikes, helps with humility. As his first Serie A appearance, he did just enough," it added.

British Foreign Secretary to visit India

New Delhi, Jan 12 : British Foreign Secretary David Miliband will arrive here on a three-day visit tomorrow to express solidarity with India over the Mumbai terror attacks.

During his visit, Miliband will meet External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee, Home Minister P Chidambaram. He is also expected to call on Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.

He is also scheduled to hold talks with a group of young Parliamentarians on climate change and security issues.

Miliband will also visit Mumbai where he will address meetings at the Hotel Taj Mahal and Hotel Trident, sites of the Mumbai terror attacks.

India keen to address water resource challenge: Soz

Saifuddin SozNew Delhi, Jan 12 : Union Water Resources Minister Professor Saifuddin Soz today said the India is making serious efforts to address numerous challenges in water resources sector with due emphasis on the sustainability of the eco-system in the larger interests of mankind.

Inaugurating the International Conference on Water, Environment, Energy and Society (WEES-2009) here today, Soz said population growth is a contributing factor to the per capita availability of water reducing day by day.

Kylie Minogue’s toy boy in gay magazine shoot

Kylie MinogueMelbourne, Jan 12 : Aussie pop princess Kylie Minogue's toy boy Spanish model Andres Velencoso has posed for the world''s most renowned gay magazine Out.

Velencoso, who will be gracing 10 pages of the magazine in what looks like a summer shoot, wears a pair of togs for the entire spread, reports the Daily Telegraph.

Grant Woolhead, who is the magazine's fashion editor, had chosen Velencoso for the shoot because he "exudes masculinity and sexuality".

Ordinance for deploying CISF for security of private sector enterprises passed

CISF LogoNew Delhi, Jan 12 : The Government has promulgated the Central Industrial Security Force (Amendment) Ordinance, 2009 to allow the fore to provicde security to the private sector.

With the growing threat of terrorist outfits, the industries in the private sector and joint venture, which have contributed to the growth of economy, also require assurance of security, a government release said.

Therefore, the relevant sections of the CISF Act, 1968 have been amended to enable the deployment of CISF for security of private sector and joint venture enterprises on cost reimbursement basis.

Japan''s ageing population munches on collagen-rich diet to stay young

London, Jan 12 : Japan''s ageing population is dining on collagen-rich foods in an attempt to stay young.

From winter hot pots and pigs trotters to sweets, jams and noodles, Japanese women are munching on an array of menus, which are being promoted as rich in collagen.

"Beauty" restaurants across the country are serving collagen hot pots in which lumps of the translucent tasteless protein are blended into a medley of vegetables, meat or fish.

Dishes that are naturally rich in collagen are becoming increasing popular and are appearing on menus as anti-ageing specials.

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