Wednesday, February 6, 2008
What's India searching for online?
In December 2007, for the first time in India, we released a list of most popular and fast rising searches, i.e. the Google Zeitgeist. But you don't need to wait till this December to know what was popular this year; we've just unveiled Google Trends and Google Hot Trends on Google India Labs, giving you a chance to find out what India is searching for on Google by the hour.
What's on our collective mind as we search for information? What's interesting to people right now? Hot Trends will tell you. At a glance, you'll see the huge variety of topics capturing our attention, from current events to sports to political issues to the latest Bollywood gossip. Hot Trends aren't the search terms people look for most often; those are pretty predictable, like [weather] or [games]. Instead, the Hot Trends algorithm analyzes millions of searches to find those that show an unusual and fairly sudden increase in popularity. The outcome is the Hot Trends list. Hot Trends is updated throughout the day, so check back often.
For example, the #1 Hot Trends result on January 9, 2008, was 'tata new car' because of the auto expo going on then. The associated web results and associated news search results give you more context and insight into why people were searching for 'tata new car'. You can see these results by changing the date range on the top left hand corner of the Hot Trends page. As you can see, 'tata new car' has a Hot Trend status of 'spicy' -- a measure of its popularity.
Together with Hot Trends, we also launched Google Trends for India. You can view search patterns and interest in their favorite topics. You can compare the popularity of multiple queries (e.g. different Bollywood stars) and see which cities and states search for them the most.
Looking ahead to what 'Valentines Day' might mean to us, keep checking out Hot Trends and Trends for insights into the mind of India
It's all about The Cake!
Win Your Dream Wedding cake from BRIDES!
As part of BRIDES magazine first-ever spread devoted to America's 50 Most Beautiful Wedding Cakes, BRIDES is giving readers the chance to win their favorite wedding cake! All you have to do is vote www.brides.com/cakes to win your dream confection!
Also BRIDES is hosting events in the following locations!
Date: Thurs., March 6
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Medinah Temple, 600 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago
Baker: Mark Seaman*, markedfordessert.com
Date: Sat., March 8
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Chevy Chase Mall, 5400 Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD
Baker: Steve Klc, pastryarts.com
Date: Sat., March 15
Time: 1-3pm
Location: Fashion Valley Mall, 7057 Friars Road, San Diego
Baker: Reva Alexander, mercibeaucoupweddings.com
Date: Thurs., March 27
Time: 6-8pmLocation: King of Prussia Mall, 660 West DeKalb Pike, Philadelphia
Baker: Nina Asadoordian, truliconfectionaryarts.com
What an opportunity to win and eat free cake!!!
Alex shows off her fabulous bikini body
Just one day after Coleen McLoughlin stepped out in a skimpy bikini, fellow WAG Alex Curran proved she was not to be outdone.
The 25-year-old - whose husband Steven Gerrard is preparing to captain England at Wembley tonight - was spotted lounging by the pool of her luxury hotel in a skimpy blue and white bikini in Dubai today.
Wayne Rooney's fiancée is also enjoying a sun holiday – she arrived in Barbados earlier this week for a girls only getaway.
Alex is said to be staying at an exclusive £2000-a-night villa - complete with personal butler - with two fellow WAGs, a pregnant Jude Cisse, wife of ex-Liverpool star Djibril and Thierry Henry's estranged wife Claire.
It's the latest luxurious treat for the 25-year-old Alex - earlier this month she was seen driving her £100,000 Mercedes C class AMG, a Christmas present from her Gerrard while totting a £1,500 Zagliani python-skin handbag.
All distractions, perhaps, from the trauma she experienced in December as four masked raiders broke into her £3million mansion while her two young daughters slept upstairs.
She was confronted by the intruders after they hammered down a back door at her home.
She said: "It was absolutely terrifying, a horrendous experience."
The robbers escaped with jewellery worth thousands of pounds. It was the sixth raid in 18 months on the home of a Liverpool player.
Gerrard has since employed a security team at the family's home.
The 25-year-old - whose husband Steven Gerrard is preparing to captain England at Wembley tonight - was spotted lounging by the pool of her luxury hotel in a skimpy blue and white bikini in Dubai today.
Sun lover: Alex Curran was spotted working on her tan in Dubai today
Water works: Steven Gerrard's wife takes a moment to cool off in the pool
Wayne Rooney's fiancée is also enjoying a sun holiday – she arrived in Barbados earlier this week for a girls only getaway.
Alex is said to be staying at an exclusive £2000-a-night villa - complete with personal butler - with two fellow WAGs, a pregnant Jude Cisse, wife of ex-Liverpool star Djibril and Thierry Henry's estranged wife Claire.
Earning her stripes: the WAG steps out in her skimpy blue and white bikini
It's the latest luxurious treat for the 25-year-old Alex - earlier this month she was seen driving her £100,000 Mercedes C class AMG, a Christmas present from her Gerrard while totting a £1,500 Zagliani python-skin handbag.
All distractions, perhaps, from the trauma she experienced in December as four masked raiders broke into her £3million mansion while her two young daughters slept upstairs.
Making a splash: as Alex holidays in Dubai, her husband is preparing to captain England tonight
Bonding: Alex having fun in the pool with Claire Henry
She was confronted by the intruders after they hammered down a back door at her home.
She said: "It was absolutely terrifying, a horrendous experience."
The robbers escaped with jewellery worth thousands of pounds. It was the sixth raid in 18 months on the home of a Liverpool player.
Gerrard has since employed a security team at the family's home.
Animal magnetism: Coleen McLoughlin slipped into a print bikini before hitting the beach in Barbados yesterday
Water babe: the WAG enjoyed a very brief dip off a pontoon
Eva Longoria works up a sweat in a racy new shoot
Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria has sets pulses racing with a new advertising campaign for women's fashion line, Bebe Sport.
The star appears in a range of skimpy outfits as part of the shoot, including both a silver and a gold cut-out swimsuit.
In another she leans on the bonnet of a yellow sports car, while another image shows her decked out in black hot pants and a black-and-white zebra off the shoulder top, as she perches on a motorcycle.
In the adverts, which are in women's magazines in the US now, the 32-year-old is a far cry an "ugly duckling" - the nickname she recently revealed she was landed with while growing up in Texas as a child.
Eva replaced then 21-year-old actress Mischa Barton as the face of Bebe and Bebe Sport last year.
She said at the time: "I used to be an aerobics instructor so I really know what works well for that type of activity. I love how stylish and comfortable the collection is."
Although Eva has not been seen on television screens during the ongoing Hollywood writer's strike, fans can catch her in new movie, Over Her Dead Body.
She plays a woman who dies on her wedding day and returns to haunt her fiance's new love - a psychic.
The star appears in a range of skimpy outfits as part of the shoot, including both a silver and a gold cut-out swimsuit.
Wipe out: Eva Longoria in a new advertising campaign for Bebe Sport
Need for speed: Eva poses first with a motorbike, then opts for pedal power
In another she leans on the bonnet of a yellow sports car, while another image shows her decked out in black hot pants and a black-and-white zebra off the shoulder top, as she perches on a motorcycle.
In the adverts, which are in women's magazines in the US now, the 32-year-old is a far cry an "ugly duckling" - the nickname she recently revealed she was landed with while growing up in Texas as a child.
Sparkling: the Desperate Housewives star shows off a tiny jacket and hotpants
Eva replaced then 21-year-old actress Mischa Barton as the face of Bebe and Bebe Sport last year.
She said at the time: "I used to be an aerobics instructor so I really know what works well for that type of activity. I love how stylish and comfortable the collection is."
Although Eva has not been seen on television screens during the ongoing Hollywood writer's strike, fans can catch her in new movie, Over Her Dead Body.
She plays a woman who dies on her wedding day and returns to haunt her fiance's new love - a psychic.
Fresh face: Eva replaced Mischa Barton as the brand's frontwoman
Motherhood leaves Christina Aguilera looking swell
New mother Christina Aguilera has unveiled her slimmed-down post-baby body just three weeks after giving birth to her son Max.
The pop star made her first public appearance since welcoming her first child to promote the release of her new DVD set Back to Basics: Live and Down Under in LA yesterday.
It appears she welcomed the change of scenery, with the star admitting: "I'm so going stir-crazy in the house."
In a radio interview prior to the appearance, she gushed about her "incredible" son and said she is already inspired to write a new album.
"This whole incredible thing that's taken part in my life, between the pregnancy and the birth, I've got so much to be inspired about and so much in my life to write about.
"I've been brain-storming for the last nine months, actually. This next album will have a whole new me, so there's a lot to look forward to."
The 27-year-old says she and husband Jordan Bratman reveling in parenthood: "It's still the first couple of weeks, every week something new happens.
"It's constant changing and he's constantly changing and doing these incredibly cute things - and stinky things."
The singer was also asked how she felt about Paris Hilton announcing her pregnancy to the world before Christina herself had confirmed it.
Paris made the comment while addressing a crowd at a Hollywood club, which left Christina and her friends looking rather shocked.
Christina says now: "Paris did kind of jump the gun a little on it, so she became the official announcer at a club appearance.
"It was funny. I laughed about it. I was a group of friends ad we all looked at each other a little surprised but we laughed it off.
"It was actually cute, she did it in a very sweet way so it wasn't in a kind of tattle-on-you kind of thing."
The pop star made her first public appearance since welcoming her first child to promote the release of her new DVD set Back to Basics: Live and Down Under in LA yesterday.
It appears she welcomed the change of scenery, with the star admitting: "I'm so going stir-crazy in the house."
Body after baby: Christina Aguilera in LA yesterday; the singer just days before giving birth
In a radio interview prior to the appearance, she gushed about her "incredible" son and said she is already inspired to write a new album.
"This whole incredible thing that's taken part in my life, between the pregnancy and the birth, I've got so much to be inspired about and so much in my life to write about.
"I've been brain-storming for the last nine months, actually. This next album will have a whole new me, so there's a lot to look forward to."
Proud parent: Christina says her new baby Max is 'incredible'
The 27-year-old says she and husband Jordan Bratman reveling in parenthood: "It's still the first couple of weeks, every week something new happens.
"It's constant changing and he's constantly changing and doing these incredibly cute things - and stinky things."
The singer was also asked how she felt about Paris Hilton announcing her pregnancy to the world before Christina herself had confirmed it.
On song: the star says motherhood has inspired her to write a new album
Paris made the comment while addressing a crowd at a Hollywood club, which left Christina and her friends looking rather shocked.
Christina says now: "Paris did kind of jump the gun a little on it, so she became the official announcer at a club appearance.
"It was funny. I laughed about it. I was a group of friends ad we all looked at each other a little surprised but we laughed it off.
"It was actually cute, she did it in a very sweet way so it wasn't in a kind of tattle-on-you kind of thing."
Amy Winehouse looks re-fab as she visits husband Blake in prison
Amy Winehouse left rehab today to visit her jailed husband Blake Fielder-Civil.
The star looked healthier than ever as she emerged from the facility this morning in a figure-hugging pencil skirt and black shirt on her way to Pentonville Prison.
Her spokesperson confirmed her outing was part of a day trip, and she is expected to return to the Capio Nightingale clinic in north London later today.
A source told Mail Online: "Blake has been very supportive in Amy's recovery. Their relationship remains solid and she's really looking forward to seeing him."
The visit follows a difficult day for Winehouse – she was questioned by police yesterday in connection with a video which allegedly showed her smoking crack cocaine.
Last month footage shown in a national newspaper appeared to show the troubled singer inhaling fumes from a crack pipe after a 19-minute drugs binge in which she snorted ecstasy and cocaine and admitted to downing six Valium.
The disturbing images were said to have been filmed during a party at Winehouse's east London home, hours before she attended a court hearing for husband Blake Fielder-Civil.
He is awaiting trial on charges of assault and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.
At the time Winehouse's father Mitch said: "Your video of Amy taking drugs may well be the best thing that has ever happened to her.
"For all the hurt and pain, it may finally be the thing to focus her mind and convince her to get the help she needs to quit for good."
A Scotland Yard spokesman said officers from Tower Hamlets had interviewed a 24-year-old woman in connection with an allegation of unlawful possession of a controlled drug.
He said she was not arrested, but was interviewed under caution and inquiries were continuing.
On February 4 the singer took a break from her treatment to apply for a US visa so she could attend the Grammys in Los Angeles on February 10, where she is nominated for six awards.
Regarding her attendance at the ceremony, the source added: "It depends on what the doctors decide. They will do what's best for Amy's recovery."
The application process will not be simple due to her drugs record. Last October she was arrested and fined in Norway for possession of cannabis.
The star looked healthier than ever as she emerged from the facility this morning in a figure-hugging pencil skirt and black shirt on her way to Pentonville Prison.
Her spokesperson confirmed her outing was part of a day trip, and she is expected to return to the Capio Nightingale clinic in north London later today.
Glowing: a radiant Amy Winehouse leaving rehab this morning to visit her husband at Pentonville prison
A source told Mail Online: "Blake has been very supportive in Amy's recovery. Their relationship remains solid and she's really looking forward to seeing him."
The visit follows a difficult day for Winehouse – she was questioned by police yesterday in connection with a video which allegedly showed her smoking crack cocaine.
Last month footage shown in a national newspaper appeared to show the troubled singer inhaling fumes from a crack pipe after a 19-minute drugs binge in which she snorted ecstasy and cocaine and admitted to downing six Valium.
Day trip: the star is expected to return to the rehab facility later today
The disturbing images were said to have been filmed during a party at Winehouse's east London home, hours before she attended a court hearing for husband Blake Fielder-Civil.
He is awaiting trial on charges of assault and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.
At the time Winehouse's father Mitch said: "Your video of Amy taking drugs may well be the best thing that has ever happened to her.
"For all the hurt and pain, it may finally be the thing to focus her mind and convince her to get the help she needs to quit for good."
Support: sources insist Blake has been 'very supportive' of Amy's recovery
A Scotland Yard spokesman said officers from Tower Hamlets had interviewed a 24-year-old woman in connection with an allegation of unlawful possession of a controlled drug.
He said she was not arrested, but was interviewed under caution and inquiries were continuing.
On February 4 the singer took a break from her treatment to apply for a US visa so she could attend the Grammys in Los Angeles on February 10, where she is nominated for six awards.
Regarding her attendance at the ceremony, the source added: "It depends on what the doctors decide. They will do what's best for Amy's recovery."
The application process will not be simple due to her drugs record. Last October she was arrested and fined in Norway for possession of cannabis.
Big bang: Now Elle Macpherson gets a long fringe
She's know as The Body, but last night it was all about the hair.
Elle Macpherson showed off her freshly cut fringe as she emerged from New York restaurant Cipriani, where she had attended an awards ceremony.
She has clearly been taking style tips from fellow supermodel Kate Moss, who was the first to set the big bang trend late last year.
The mother-of-two walked attended the Femmy Gala on her own, but she is not short on male company.
The 44-year-old has been linked to Vito Schnabel - the 21-year-old son of Oscar-nominated director Julian Schnabel, according to reports.
Rumours of the rumoured romance have sent celebrity watchers into a spin, with the New York Post writing: "Move over, Demi Moore, there's a new cougar in town."
Elle Macpherson showed off her freshly cut fringe as she emerged from New York restaurant Cipriani, where she had attended an awards ceremony.
Cut: Elle Macpherson, pictured left in New York last night, showed off her new long fringe
She has clearly been taking style tips from fellow supermodel Kate Moss, who was the first to set the big bang trend late last year.
The mother-of-two walked attended the Femmy Gala on her own, but she is not short on male company.
The 44-year-old has been linked to Vito Schnabel - the 21-year-old son of Oscar-nominated director Julian Schnabel, according to reports.
Rumours of the rumoured romance have sent celebrity watchers into a spin, with the New York Post writing: "Move over, Demi Moore, there's a new cougar in town."
Flying solo: Elle attended the gala alone, but she has been linked to the 21-year-old Vito Schnabel in recent weeks
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