The new Miss Universe 2009
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| Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez waves after being crowned Miss Universe 2009 at the Miss Universe beauty pageant in Nassau, Bahamas, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
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Khan wars- Part 2
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As SRK and Salman inch towards a ceasefire, now Aamir and Saif are at loggerheads. (Text Courtesy- Hindustantimes.com)
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Bollywood's version of 'cool' patriotism
Bollywood has always mirrored the changing face of patriotism giving us masterpieces like 'Lagaan' and 'RDB'.
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In victory, defeats, celebrations, mourning... at all times the one emotion that has brought us all together is our love for the nation-patriotism. But with every passing Independence Day the definition of being patriotic has changed. And today's 'cool' generation has a totally different perspective to it. And there couldn't have been a better mirror to reflect these emotions than Bollywood films. Here's a look at new must watch and all-time patriotic movies, which have made a difference to our lives in some way...
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World Hottest sports stars
Maria Sharapova: A tennis ace, a model, a humanitarian Maria Sharapova is all that rolled into one. She packs the punch. Be it her powerful 'swinging' volley or her on-court 'grunting', this aggressive baseliner is all set for reclaiming her number one position after a long injury lay-off. She is the face of TAG Heuer Formula 1 Glamour Diamonds. (Photos: Getty images)
Roger Federer: There is no stopping Roger Federer. Hailed by critics and admirers as the greatest tennis player of all times, he has 15 Grand Slam singles titles, the career Grand Slam, 20 career Grand Slam finals, Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for four consecutive years to his credit. This sure makes Fedex hot and happening. Fedex endorses Wilson tennis racquets and accessories with a lifetime contract and Nike footwear and apparel.
Ana Ivanovic: She is quick, agile and aggressive on the field. Ana Ivanovic shot to fame after she defeated the former World No. 1 Martina Hingis in 2006, she went on to be the world Number 1. This Serbian beauty is involved in humanitarian work in the field of education as well.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni: He is the Captain cool of Indian cricket. MS Dhoni stands for victory and has always lead the team from the front. Never one to mince words, Dhoni stands out as a player who takes the responsibility. He is one of the best cricketers India has seen for a long time. The man also has a huge female following because of his simple charm and distinct style. Dhoni is big in the endorsement world as well and just falls one short of SRK's 21.
Michael Phelps: The 'Golden Boy', Michael Phelps swam across the unchartered waters to set the Olympic record of 8 individual medals, the highest for an individual in an Olympic game. Since then, he has broken more than 37 records and is all set to go for more. This great swimmer is one handsome hunk to watch out for.
Sania Mirza: She is the first Indian women to be seeded in a Grand Slam event. Her fans across the country pray for her and worship her as a diva. In 2006, Mirza was awarded a Padma Shri, for her achievements as a Tennis player.
Cristiano Ronaldo: Cristiano, is one of the most expensive player in football history after having been transferred to Real Madrid in a deal worth 80 million pounds. This FIFA player of the year is one of the hottest stars in soccer world and he likes it that way.
Stephanie Rice: She streaked across the waters and into the minds of millions, to set the world record in the 400 m individual medley, and won three gold medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. This Aussie star, Stephanie Rice is a new star in the making. She has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia and still has miles to swim.
Kaka: One of the best footballers of his generation, Kaka, was recently awarded with the 'Golden Ball'. He has taken football in Brazil to new heights with his aggressive technique. This footballer is also involved in humanitarian activities in his native Brazil.
Yuvraj Singh: He is an all-rounder. A batsman India relies on during the tough times, someone who can send the ball galloping over the boundary walls. He is a bowler, and he is one of those sure hands when it comes to fielding. If all this does not make him hot, just ask his female fans what makes Yuvi click and you will be surprised at the replies they give.
Sarah Taylor: This wicketkeeper-batsman is known for her free flowing stroke play. She opens the batting in One-dayers for England and is one of the most bankable cricketers in the England line-up.
Elena Isinbayeva: Russian Yelena Isinbayeva, pole-vaulted glory during the 2009 Beijing Olympics. This two time Olympic gold medalist has several world records to her name and she is aiming for more. The World Athlete of the Year, Isinbayeva, experienced unusual defeat during the London Grand Prix recently, which ended her six-year winning streak but the confident unbeatable queen has already set her sights on Berlin.
David Beckham: David Beckham is one name in football world everybody is familiar with. The England's ace have fan following all over the world and had been the part of the prestigious clubs like Manchester United, Real Madrid. He currently plays for Los Angeles Galaxy. Famous for his lethal free kicks and accurate passing, Beckham can strike like a lightning. The poster boy, at the age of 34, is continuing with his goal-scoring spree and is desperate to play for England in the 2010 World Cup.
Saina Nehwal: Saina Nehwal created history by becoming the first Indian to win a Super Series tournament after clinching the Indonesia Open with a stunning victory over higher-ranked Chinese Lin Wang in Jakarta. She is also the first Indian woman to reach the singles quarterfinals at the Olympics. That makes her someone to watch out for.
Fernando Torres: Liverpool striker Fernando Torres likes to score goals from unusual positions. The Spaniard was an instant hit upon his arrival at the Premier League club and fans just love to see him score at Anfield. Torres helped Spain win the Euro 2008 title.