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Angelina Jolie’s struggle while breastfeeding twins

Angelina JolieWashington, Nov 19 : Angelina Jolie has admitted that she struggled while breastfeeding her twins.

The actress admits she had to stop suckling newborns Knox and Vivienne after three months - because breastfeeding them became a huge chore and she was exhausted.

"It was about as much as I could do,” Contactmusic quoted Jolie, as telling U. K. TV show GMTV.

Alessandra Ambrosio gave up sweet treats to win back pre-pregnancy figure

Alessandra AmbrosioWashington, Nov 19 : New mum Alessandra Ambrosio has revealed that she gave up chocolate in order to win back her pre-pregnancy figure.

The supermodel, who gave birth in August (08), was back on the catwalk for the Victoria''s Secret Fashion Show in Miami, Florida at the weekend (15Nov08), where she disclosed all her weight loss secrets.

"(I was) just working out, there''s no magic, close your mouth. Basically don''t eat any chocolate or sweets... Nothing that''s kind of unhealthy. Lots of healthy food, working out a lot, lots of cardio," Contactmusic quoted Ambrosio, as telling HollyScoop. com.

Jolie 100 per cent authentic and true, says filmmaker Ron Howard

Angelina Jolie, Brad PittWashington, Nov 19 : Moviemaker Ron Howard has appreciated the way Angelina Jolie deals with the pressures of being one of Hollywood''s most famous stars while she raises a bustling brood of young children with partner Brad Pitt.

Howard, who was a producer on the actress'' latest movie ‘Changeling’, was impressed by Jolie''s valiant efforts as a working actress and mother of six.

And the Da Vinci Code director says that despite her glamorous life and stunning looks, she is just a regular mum.

Defence shocked with Anand Jon’s guilty verdict

Anand JonLos Angeles, Nov 19 : The verdict of Indian-born fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander’s case has left the defence shocked with disbelief.

On Nov 13, a jury ruled that Jon lured women and girls as young as 14 to Los Angeles with promises of modelling jobs and stays at luxury hotels that were rarely fulfilled.

The 34-year-old designer, who has worked with celebrities such as Paris Hilton and Mary J. Blige, was convicted of counts, including forcible rape and a lewd act upon a child, reports Indiapost. com

Daniel Radcliffe says Harry Potter paved way for Broadway debut

Daniel RadcliffeWashington, November 19 : Boy wizard Daniel Radcliffe has revealed that he owed his ‘amazing’ Broadway experience to ‘the Harry Potter’ series as it allowed him to establish himself as an actor in different genres.

The 19-year-old, who had played a troubled young teen in the Peter Shaffer’s psychological drama, had stunned all with his exceptional performance in ‘Equus’.

The young heartthrob was applauded for his acting skills as he enacted the central role of Alan Strang suffering from a strange sexual fascination with horses.

Corporate culture, the most important factor in driving innovation

Washington, Nov 19 : For any firms, innovation is an integral part of growth and success, and corporate culture is the most important factor in driving the advancement, according to a new study led by an Indian-origin scientist.

"Corporate culture is, above all, the most important factor in driving innovation," said Rajesh Chandy, a professor of marketing at the University of Minnesota''s Carlson School of Management and a charter member of the U. S. Department of Commerce''s Advisory Committee on Measuring Innovation in the 21st Century Economy.

"Firm level factors are more important than anything else -- even location -- in predicting radical innovation," said Chandy.

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