Amitabh Bachchan attends New York premiere of Great Gatsby

After making his Hollywood debut in Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby, Amitabh Bachchan was seen at the film's red-carpet premiere last week in New York. Bachchan, 70, said he was overcome with emotion at meeting some of his ardent fans. "Lovely meeting [my fans]. Such humility in them, such respect and admiration from them. They are the winner. I know that it was an emotional moment for many when we met up, but never forget it was equally emotional for me, too," he tweeted after the event. He walked the red carpet with his wife, Jaya. "Your tears of joy and emotion are difficult for me to take. I wish for only smiles on your faces," he added. – IANS

Akon collaborates with Simbu

The Tamil actor Simbu has teamed up with the Senegalese-American R&B singer Akon to record a version of his hit tune Love Anthem. The original song is a call for world peace, which was written by Simbu – whose real name is Silambarasan – in 2011. "This version will be different from the last version of the song. The new one will be about oneness and the need to spread love," Simbu said. "Akon will shoot here for three days. We plan to make a music video, which will also feature him. I'm really looking forward to this collaboration," added the actor, who is currently filming the Tamil movies Vaalu and Vettai Mannan. Later, Simbu tweeted: "On the way to the studio. Recording the vocals tonight. Excited and nervous as well." – IANS

Ayushmann Khurrana to sing in YRF’s next movie

The actor and singer Ayushmann Khurrana has revealed he will be performing a tune in Yash Raj Films's forthcoming movie. Khurrana is one of Bollywood's hottest up-and-coming actors, having starred and sang tunes in the recent blockbusters Vicky Donor and Nautanki Saala. He revealed he is preparing for another song in the yet-to-be-named romantic comedy, which will also star Sonam Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor, and will be directed by Nupur Asthana. "My next film with YRF, as you all know, it's [about the] recession. As of now, I am singing one song in this film," said the 28-year-old star. – IANS

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No more lice

Defining head lice

Pediculus humanus capitis are tiny wingless insects that feed on blood from the human scalp. The adult head louse is up to 3mm long, has six legs, and is tan to greyish-white in colour. The female lives up to four weeks and, once mature, can lay up to 10 eggs per day. These tiny nits firmly attach to the base of the hair shaft, get incubated by body heat and hatch in eight days or so.

Identifying lice

Lice can be identified by itching or a tickling sensation of something moving within the hair. One can confirm that a person has lice by looking closely through the hair and scalp for nits, nymphs or lice. Head lice are most frequently located behind the ears and near the neckline.

Treating lice at home

Head lice must be treated as soon as they are spotted. Start by checking everyone in the family for them, then follow these steps. Remove and wash all clothing and bedding with hot water. Apply medicine according to the label instructions. If some live lice are still found eight to 12 hours after treatment, but are moving more slowly than before, do not re-treat. Comb dead and remaining live lice out of the hair using a fine-toothed comb.
After the initial treatment, check for, comb and remove nits and lice from hair every two to three days. Soak combs and brushes in hot water for 10 minutes.Vacuum the floor and furniture, particularly where the infested person sat or lay.

Courtesy Dr Vishal Rajmal Mehta, specialist paediatrics, RAK Hospital

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Round 1: January 17-19, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi

Round 2: January 22-23, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi

Round 3: February 7-9, Dubai Autodrome – Dubai

Round 4: February 14-16, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi

Round 5: February 25-27, Jeddah Corniche Circuit – Saudi Arabia

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