Did you know that Her Madgesty, Queen of Pop, Madonna, dropped her last name, Ciccone, not for effect but for a simple, practical reason? The trivia-filled website Anecdotage reveals that the world-famous American artist with Italian roots thought it best to avoid any wisecracks Ciccone might bring when she was starting out in music. Apparently, Ciccone loosely translates to fat Francisco or big Cicco in the native tongue of Madonna s European ancestors.
Ranchi: The state government officials on Monday held a high-level review meeting with the special protection group (SPG) personnel at the Birsa Munda.
DHAKA: More than 100,000 supporters of two major opposition parties in Bangladesh rallied in the capital Dhaka on Saturday, police said, demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to step down and allow a free and fair election under a neutral government.
KUALA LUMPUR: Hundreds of people staged an anti-government rally in Malaysia s capital Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, accusing Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of helping a key ally escape prosecution in exchange for political support.