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It's Diwali time! The "Festival of lights" is back this year bringing fun, frolic and exciting promises. With more than one million British Indians residing in the UK, the festive spirit has always been upbeat. Meanwhile, acknowledging the contribution made by the British Hindus and the British Indian community, the UK Prime Minister David Cameron has extended Diwali wishes.

Scottish sky watchers must have had a wonderful surprise when the "northern lights" lit up the sky on Tuesday, said experts in a BBC report. Scientists at the UK-based AuroraWatch spotted the lights in the skies over Durness, Highland on Tuesday. The phenomenon is expected to light up the skies on Wednesday too.

A 14-day-old new born has miraculously survived after being trapped for 46hours in debris after the 7.2 earthquake hit Turkey on Sunday.

Thailand has approved a five-day holiday for its residents and urged them to protect their homes, assess and look after their property and evacuate to safer places Tuesday.

"Hold It Against Me" singer Britney Spears is all set to thrill her UK fans with the "Femme Fatale Tour" that starts from Belfast on Oct. 25. The singer's raunchy tour hits London, Birmingham, Newcastle, Sheffield and Manchester between October 27 and November 6.

Residents of quake-affected areas spent their second night out, in freezing temperatures, after Turkish towns were rattled by several aftershocks from a massive 7.2 magnitude earthquake that has, so far, killed more than 270 people and wounded another 1,000.

After twenty four years on from the inaugural Rugby World Cup Final in 1987, New Zealand and France return to Eden Park on Sunday to play out the Final of Rugby World Cup 2011.

It's the fifth anniversary of the NFL in London. Providing the visual entrainment before and during the game will be the Tampa Bay Buccaneer Cheerleaders. But what's life like as a cheerleader. How much do they get paid? And have there been any famous cheerleaders of old?

Draconid Meteor Shower Lights up Saturday Sky (PHOTOS)

Paris Jackson sizzles in an iconic "Thriller" jacket at the "Micheal Forever Memorial Concert" (PHOTOS)

Megan Fox's Candid Confessions: Her Extreme Diet and Tattoos

Emma Watson says Hollywood puts lots of pressure on young women to look a certain way. The 21 year old beauty is apparently very comfortable in her own skin and would never bulge into the Hollywood norms of what is beautiful.

A childhood video of Prince William and Prince Harry, playing the piano while their parents look on, has been placed on YouTube.

Hugh Jackman, 42, has revealed that his wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, 55, gets upset looking at his incredible body.

While attending the European premiere of his new film, Abduction, earlier this week, American actor Taylor Lautner had a startling revelation to make - apparently he has quite a crush on British singer Cheryl Cole. More specifically, when quizzed by AOL Celebrity UK about who he has the hots for, Lautner gushed: "Ah, Cheryl Cole, absolutely. I'm a huge fan of hers.” He isn't alone. Cheryl has a long list of admirers, including teenage heartthrob Justin Bieber.

Cheryl Cole's new album has been all over the news even as it takes its baby steps. Cole's U.S. management have started talks with Scooter Braun (the man who created Justin Bieber). There is a collaboration on the cards between Bieber and Cole. This is her third solo album and is set for a 2012 release.

Demi Moore, 48, is facing claims she has estranged from her husband Ashton Kutcher,33 amid fresh rumours of infidelity.Kutcher, who is 15 years her junior, allegedly had a fling with another woman on Friday, according to U.S website Radar Online.This isn't the first time that Kutcher has been accused of cheating on Moore.The 33-year-old actor's brief affair with Brittany Jones, 21, whom he allegedly met at a Los Angeles area bowling alley, emerged in 2010. While it didn't rock his m...

After grabbing the headlines over a couple of days for her topless antics, Now Rihanna is rumoured to have gone into hiding. Apparently, She was so freaked out by the attention in Belfast that she threatened to plug the shoot on her video, say her security staff.

In a recent interview to Grazia, model and actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley revealed that she had as many as three personal trainers. Questioned on her fitness regime, she admitted that it took a lot of hard work.

Cheryl Cole apparently has been approached to produce a shoe line for shopping site stylistpick.com. Her inspiration to turn to designing is fashionista Victoria Beckham. Cheryl, in an interview to Grazia Magazine, gushed, "I saw Victoria on a plane recently and she said how exciting it is to be a designer."

The late Amy Winehouse's father Mitch Winehouse has revealed the cause of her death. She was apparently was trying to detox from alcohol and may have overdosed on a powerful anti-anxiety drug and suffered a seizure, he said.

Shiloh and Suri, the celebrity kids are apparently hooked on to their ipads. Shiloh was spotted with the touchscreen Apple gadget as she was heading to the London restaurant, Benihana. A source said: "She was really into the iPad! She looked happy playing with it."

UK-based men’s magazine FHM has released the latest list of top 100 hottest women in the world for the year 2011, based on the votes from its readers.Victoria’s Secret model turned actress Rosie Huntington Whiteley is 2011’s sexiest women in the world, according to FHM readers’ choice.Check out the hottest pictures of this Victoria's Secret Angel.

Chloe beth morgan is Smart, active, vivacious and full of life. She says she is all set to bring the crown home.check out the stunning exclusive pictures of Beth Morgan-Britan's hopeful

Gwyneth looked gorgeous in a backless Prada gown and Bvlgari earrings at the Venice Film Festival.

The Kim Kardashian sex tape, which has been very successful and arguably helped launch Kim's media career, is now being pursued vehemently by a mystery buyer. The ”mystery” buyer apparently wants the copies to be wiped off the market. According to TMZ who spoke to the tape's owner, Vivid Entertainment, the buyer will have to pay at least $30 million to stop copies from being sold.

Suri Cruise, daughter of actors Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise, is always dressed impeccably. It's not that difficult for her, considering she has one of the best wardrobes a 5-year-old can boast of in this world.

Madonna has made a movie about the woman for whom Edward VIII surrendered his throne. W.E., which is out of the official competition, premiered yesterday at the Venice Film Festival. This movie took Madonna seven years to write, cast and film.

Cosmetics giant, Lancome, has come up with a new miracle serum. A unique multi-tasking "beauty" cream which eradicates wrinkles, fine lines and reduces enlarged pores.The Duchess of Cambridge has long been a fan of Lancome. Ahead of her wedding she was spotted replenishing her stocks of the brand's mascara and Hydra Zen moisturiser. An insider at the brand said that the Duchess, Pippa Middleton and Emma Watson are among the select few to be sent the miracle cream.