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Scarlett Johansson hoping for ‘meatier roles’ in her 30s

London, Dec 28 : Scarlett Johansson has revealed that she expects to secure `meatier roles' when she reaches her thirties.

The 24-year-old actress said that she is hoping to achieve more recognition for her talent rather than her looks, as she grows older.

"I look forward to growing in the industry and ageing in the industry," Times Online quoted Johansson, as saying .

"A lot of actresses take their meatiest roles in their thirties and forties. And I''m looking forward to that.

"I''m at a little bit of a funny age where I get that ''sexiest woman'' thing, and it feels like a label for right now. But maybe when I get older, it won''t be like that," she added.

Here’s how Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban met

Here’s how Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban metMelbourne, Dec 28 : A new book by author Jeff Apter has revealed how Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman met.

According to the book, apparently back in 2005 there was a big party to celebrate Australia and Mel Gibson, Nicole Kidman, and Keith Urban were all set to be honoured, reports the Daily Telegraph.

An excerpt from the book:

The press release was appropriately grand. "Urban joins Gibson and Kidman to celebrate Australia,'''' it read.

Manmohan Singh underlines to strength peace and unity in India

Manmohan Singh underlines to strength peace and unity in IndiaNew Delhi, Dec. 28 : Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh said here today that the recent terror attacks were an attempt to hamper progress, peace and unity of the country.

Speaking at the Bhimsen Sachar Memorial Lecture here, Dr Manmohan Singh said that India's rich history, heritage and culture will thwart any attempt to hamper the peace and progress of the country.

"Those who wish to see India diminished will be disappointed, as the country knows how to rise to a challenge," Manmohan Singh said.

Militants continue violence in Manipur, paying no heed to calls for peace

Militants continue violence in Manipur, paying no heed to calls for peaceImphal, Dec. 28 (ANI): Despite the general society in Manipur yearning for peace, some militants are unwilling to give up their old habits and are not allowing people to lead a normal life in the State.

In the latest incident, some militants tried to disturb peace around the Raj Bhavan, the Governor's house.

Shillong Trade Expo boosts India’s trade relations with South East Asia

Shillong, Dec. 28 : The recently held 2nd International Trade Expo in Shillong boosted domestic trade as also succeded in promoting trade relations with South East Asian countries.

The 10-day Expo provided a platform to entrepreneurs to interact with international traders at the fair held at the Jiengkieng Ground here.

Over 35 stalls displayed indigenous products including bags, jewellery, garments, crockery, shawls, house ware, handloom and handicraft products and even Christmas decorations.

Meira Paibi leader shot dead by militants in Manipur

Imphal, Dec. 28 : The militants in Manipur are becoming increasingly unpopular as they do not even spare women and children from their violent activities.

In the latest incident of brutality, militants shot dead Seram Shanti Devi, leader of a Manipuri women''s group in front of the members of her family.

Shanti was working as the woman secretary of Nongpok Leimarol Apunba Meira Paibi Lup, a joint organization of 12 villages working for welfare of the people .

Shanti Devi's death has shattered the lives of her family members. S. Ranjan Singh, her son, said: "Our mother was the head of the house. She looked after the maintenance of the house. We have been left helpless without her."

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