George and his ladies on Clooney Premieres Up in the Air, Shows Off Elisabetta Canalis

George and his ladies on Clooney Premieres Up in the Air, Shows Off Elisabetta CanalisNote to George Clooney: stop being so perfect. You're making the rest of us look bad!

The Oscar-winner stars in a new movie that opens this Friday, Up in the Air. It's receiving rave reviews and premiered in Los Angeles last night.

As if another surefire Academy Award nomination isn't enough, Clooney showed off his romantic, handsome side at the premiere, bringing girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis as one date; and his adorable, mama's boy side by bringing his mother as his other date.
Cindy Crawford also stopped by the red carpet because, hey, why shouldn't she? She's Cindy Crawford. She's welcome anywhere!

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Watch out for the White Mischief gals

Every boundary, every wicket, every win during the Champions League T20 will be that bit more exciting as the White Mischief Gals are back as the official cheerleaders for the tournament.

Introducing them, Ashok Kapoor, Deputy President, United Spirits said, "White Mischief Gals are back to add the element of interactivity in the high on excitement and aggressive tournament. They will cheer, dance and perform along with the fans, making them feel much closer to the action of the Champions League. They represent a perfect property for associating our brand. White Mischief as a brand represents enthusiasm and flamboyant spirit of youth - it's core essence being 'flirtatious mischief', which will be truly reflected by the White Mischief Gals."

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Prithvi-II test fired successfully

India test fires two nuclear-capable Prithvi-II surface-to-surface missiles within a gap of five minutes from integrated test range (ITR) in Chandipur in Orissa.

Prithvi- II, a highly sophisticated single stage liquid propelled missile, is equipped with inertial navigation system.

Prithvi- II missile is single stage liquid propelled and is equipped with inertial navigation system.

The missile, which is about nine metres in length and one metre in width can carry conventional as well as nuclear warheads and has a range of 350 kilometres.

Prithvi is India's first indigenously built ballistic missile. It is one of five missiles being developed under Integrated Missile Development Programme (IMDP).

Prithvi- II is capable of carrying a payload of between 500 kg and one tonne, including nuclear weapons. Two versions of the missile have been inducted into the Army and Air Force.

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