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Indian and British troops undergo joint training exercise in Ladakh

Srinagar, Sept 18: As part of the training co-operation between the British and the Indian armed forces, a company of UK Marines is being trained jointly with a company of Indian Army paratroopers in high altitude warfare in the Ladakh Himalayas.

The exercise that began on Monday, and codenamed Himalayan Warrior, "has been planned to focus on training in super high altitude areas."

The joint training is being conducted over a period of five-weeks around Leh.

Paris Hilton is ’f***ing lame’: Dave Grohl

London, Sept 18: ‘Foo Fighters’ frontman Dave Grohl is known for his nice guy image, but it looks like the mere mention of Paris Hilton’s name is enough to turn the rocker nasty.

Grohl is said to have had a run-in with Hilton at a restaurant a few years ago, when the rocker claims the hotel heiress put on ‘the full princess attitude with the nose in the air’.

Calling the socialite ’f***ing’ lame, Grohl said that nothing can be more offensive to him than Hilton.

Glasgow student 'planned to join Canada Qaeda bombing plot'

London, Sept.18: A British born Muslim student found guilty of Islamist terrorism offences is now also being accused of planning to take part in alleged al-Qa'eda attacks in Canada.

The alleged Canadian plot included detonating truck bombs, blowing up shopping malls and storming the Canadian Broadcast Centre and the parliament building.

The alleged plotters are also accused of planning to behead Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and other leaders.

Amy Winehouse can’t wait to get back to work

London, Sept 18: Brit jazz star Amy Winehouse is all set to make a comeback after seemingly sorting out her drug and alcohol woes.

The 24-year-old, who has been through a tumultuous period of drug abuse, has insisted that ‘nothing is wrong with her’.

Winehouse also credited her friends for her speedy recovery.

 "A lot of fuss has been made about nothing. There's nothing wrong with me. "In fact, I feel better than I've ever felt before. I'm sorted out,’ the Mirror quoted her, as saying.

Early death risk not enough to make Brits exercise: Survey

London, Sept 17: A survey has revealed that even the threat of an early death due to lack of physical activity is not enough to make Brit adults exercise.

The survey conducted by YouGov revealed that only 38 percent of people questioned were willing to exercise more if their life is depended on it.

Experts also said that people with a healthy weight should also workout in order to avoid health problems later in life.

Keep me out of the limelight: Kate Milddleton tells beau Prince William

London, Sept 17: British royal Prince William’s girlfriend Kate Middleton made her beau promise that he would keep her out of the glare of photogs before agreeing to rekindle their romance.

The couple are back in the UK after a break in the Seychelles, and a pal reveals that the brunette used the holiday to air some of her worries – including the constant media attention on her.

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