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December 21, 2008 Sunday
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NEW DELHI - THE extravagant beards and moustaches proudly sported by generations of Indian men are under threat, according to a new book that celebrates the country's finest facial hair.

As India rapidly modernises, clean chins are becoming the rule among young people, said the book's author, Richard McCallum, who spent months on the road documenting the bushiest bristles he could find before they disappear forever.

 
Dadawa is UN goodwill envoy

FROM Yellow Children, her first album, to United Nations goodwill ambassador, Zhu Zheqin has come a long way.

The singer, also known as Dadawa, made a two-year journey of Tibet autonomous region, then made her voice heard around the world when she released the Tibetan-inspired album Sister Drum in 1995.

China's 'most beautiful person'

Beijing - A leading Beijing newspaper has chosen actress Zhang Ziyi as the most beautiful person in China for 2008.

Attenborough in hospital
LONDON - OSCAR-winning British director and actor Richard Attenborough was in a stable condition after an accident at his home, a hospital spokesman said on Saturday.
   
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