Islamabad, Dec 24: The Pakistan Army has rejected India''s claim that an infantry soldier of its 10 AK (Azad Kashmir) regiment has been arrested along with two suicide attackers.

Sepoy Ghulam Farid, who had been arrested by Indian authorities, had deserted from Okara on June 6, 2008, Dawn quoted an army official, as saying.

"He is certainly not an army employee. His unit is not deployed on the Line of Control," he added.

An other Pakistan army official added that the Indians might have arrested Ghulam Farid some time in the past.

Washington, Dec 24: For many, Adam Sandler is one of the best comic actors in Hollywood, but according to him, he's still a "loser".

The `Click' star has admitted that even though he loves savouring his success in showbiz, he still an insecure soul.

And the biggest thing that irks him is his appearance.

"I know I''ve had some success, and I have some cash in the bank and stuff. But it''s not like I don''t still walk down the street feeling like a loser," Contactmusic quoted him as telling MTV. com.

One of the leading actresses of parallel cinema and former MP, Shabana Azmi has criticized Union Affairs Minister A R Antulay's remarks regarding the killing of Maharashtra ATS chief Hemant Karkare on November 26, the day terrorists struck Mumbai.

Speaking with the reporters here on Sunday, Azmi said, “I was surprised on hearing Antulay's remark regarding the death of Karkare." "Instead of political leaders, I have faith in the people of my country.”

London, December 24: The Queen will pay tribute to the selfless endeavours of volunteers who have led their lives in public service in her Christmas message.

The Monarch will underline the services of those in UK and abroad, along with a special mention to Prince Charles for his lifetime of voluntary services.

The Royal would further highlight the significance of standing tall and together as a family during the economic slump in her annual address, reports the Daily Express.

The broadcast, filmed in the Music Room at Buckingham Palace, comes after she reportedly urged the Royal Family to avoid displays of extravagance during the trying times.

New York, December 24: Sam Mendes has revealed that directing wife Kate Winslet in steamy scenes with Leonardo DiCaprio for the movie `Revolutionary Road' had been "a profoundly weird experience".

The English filmmaker said that the entire experience had been so strange that he could not bear to watch it.

Mendes, instead, monitored the action on a video screen in another room, reports the New York Post.

The 43-year-old told Britain''s Observer that he would scream, "Leo, don''t bang her head so hard against the kitchen cabinets!" and "Could you not do it for so long this time?"

And when the `Titanic' actor asked him for specific details, Mendes replied, "About 45 seconds."

Washington, Dec 24: Italian police have found the long-sought "treasure of Satricum", consisting of more than 500 delicate miniature pots crafted about 2,600 years ago, in a farmer's bookshelf.

According to a report in Discovery News, the "treasure" was discovered during a police investigation in the countryside near the village of Campoverde di Aprilia, some 25 miles south of Rome.

The archaeological squad of the Carabinieri police noticed suspicious mounds, which are typical of a dig, near a small lake known as "Laghetto del Monsignore".

After spotting fragments of pottery in the soil, the Carabinieri placed the farmer who was working that land under investigation.