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WICB president meets regional dignitaries

June 18, 2013 at 5:48 PM

St. John's (Antigua), June 18 (IANS/CMC) The president of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Dave Cameron has described a series of meetings he has been having with Caribbean prime ministers as "crucial" to the development of the sport in the region.

Government okays FDI proposals worth Rs.1,647 crore

June 18, 2013 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The government Tuesday said it has cleared 16 foreign direct investment proposals worth Rs.1,646.87 crore.

Item girl 'sorry' for blasphemous pose in 'Policegiri'

June 18, 2013 at 2:04 PM

M0umbai, June 18 (IANS) Actress Kavitta Verma has apologised to the Christian community for her "blasphemous" pose in forthcoming Bollywood movie "Policegiri", an activist said.

Artificial sweetener may harbour Parkinson's Disease cure

June 18, 2013 at 1:57 PM

Washington, June 18 (ANI): An artificial sweetener produced by fungi, bacteria, and algae could help treat those suffering from Parkinson's disease, according to a new study.

Whatmore says Pak 'hasn't turned into bad team overnight' despite 'miserable' CT exit

June 16, 2013 at 10:20 AM

Karachi, June 16 (ANI): Pakistan's head coach Dav Whatmore refused to criticise the team's batting department after their miserable exit from the ICC Champions Trophy with a eight-wicket thrashing by India, saying that a team does not turn bad overnight.

Kerala bans trawling, fish prices to rise

June 14, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 14 (IANS) Already sky high, the price of fish, a regular item on a Keralite's dining table, is set to soar even higher in the state, as the trawling ban comes into effect starting midnight Friday for the next 47 days.

Government defers decision on Jet-Etihad deal

June 14, 2013 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) The government Friday deferred a decision on approving the proposed stake-sale of 24 percent in Jet Airways to Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways.

Major hurdle to diabetes transplants removed

June 14, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Washington, June 14 (ANI): Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a way to make insulin-producing human cells multiply in the laboratory, potentially removing a significant obstacle to transplanting the cells as a treatment for patients with type 1diabetes.

Christians object to rosary-on-belly scene in 'Policegiri' (With Image)

June 14, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Mumbai, June 14 (IANS) A Mumbai community NGO Friday strongly objected to what it termed a "blasphemous" item number featuring starlet Kavitta Verma, likely to be shown in the forthcoming Bollywood movie "Policegiri".

Congress taunts BJP after 'sulking' Advani withdraws resignation

June 11, 2013 at 9:32 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (ANI): Hours after Lal Krishna Advani reconsidered his decision and decided to withdraw his resignation, Congress MP Raj Babbar on Tuesday took a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), saying it has love only for power and has not been able to fulfill the duties of a responsible opposition

US school to set world record for having 24 sets of twins in a single grade

June 11, 2013 at 3:48 PM

New York, June 11 (ANI): An Illinois middle school has claimed a new world record for having the most sets of twins in a single grade- two dozen of them.

BCCI suspends Raj Kundra pending probe

June 10, 2013 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Monday suspended from all cricketing activities Rajasthan Royals co-owner Raj Kundra for betting in the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 tournament.

UP Board 10th result 2013 declared: Check results

June 8, 2013 at 1:11 PM

P Board 10th result 2013 has been declared by the Board of High School and Intermediate Education Uttar Pradesh today on June 8 at 1 p.m.

Indian man loses nose after rhinoplatsy surgery goes wrong

June 8, 2013 at 11:45 AM

New York, June 8 (ANI): A Indian man from New York who had a nose job five years ago, now no longer has one.

UP Board 10th result 2013 expected today

June 8, 2013 at 9:54 AM

UP Board 10th result 2013 is likely to be declared today on June 8 at around 1 p.m. by the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMS).

Assam facing power crisis

June 7, 2013 at 5:21 PM

Guwahati, June 7 (IANS) Assam has been facing a power crisis since Thursday evening after five central sector power generating stations in the northeast region shut down due to technical problems.

Maharashtra Board SSC 10th Results 2013 declared: Check results

June 7, 2013 at 12:43 PM

Maharashtra Board SSC 10th Results 2013 has been declared by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) today on June 7 at 1 p.m. The Maharashtra Board 10th results 2013 is now available on the official website of Maharashtra Board at msbshse.ac.in/. Candidates seeking their Maharashtra Board Metric Results 2013 would require to enter their seat number of Metric exam to check their results.

Qasim warns team against depending on 'individual performances' in Champions Trophy

June 4, 2013 at 11:05 AM

Karachi, June 4 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) chief selector Iqbal Qasim has warned the team against depending on individual performances in the ICC Champions Trophy, despite singling out captain Misbah-ul Haq as the team's mainstay for the tournament.

PCB chief selector touts 'mainstay' Misbah as Pak's 'good omen' for Champions Trophy

June 4, 2013 at 11:05 AM

Karachi, June 4 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) chief selector Iqbal Qasim has touted Test and one-day captain Misbah-ul-Haq as Pakistan's mainstay for the ICC Champions Trophy, saying that the skipper's renewed batting confidence was a good omen for the team.

'Genius' Indian girl has higher IQ than Albert Einstein

June 4, 2013 at 10:01 AM

Dubai, Jun. 4 (ANI): A 13-year-old Indian girl living in UK has scored a mindboggling 162 on a Mensa IQ test, which is the highest score possible for someone who is under 18 years of age.

Dalmiya may attend ICC meetings, ban IPL after-match parties (Roundup)

June 3, 2013 at 11:05 PM

Kolkata, June 3 (IANS) Indian cricket board interim chief Jagmohan Dalmiya Monday did not rule out representing the board in International Cricket Council deliberations, and said banning after-match parties of the Indian Premier League could be a possible solution to cleaning up cricket.

Jagdale refuses to return, Shirke given 24 hours: Dalmiya

June 3, 2013 at 10:09 PM

Kolkata, June 3 (IANS) Newly-appointed interim chief of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Jagmohan Dalmiya Monday said former secretary Sanjay Jagdale would not be returning to his post while former treasurer Ajay Shirke has been given 24 hours time to make up his mind.

Team performance critical to my success: WICB president

June 3, 2013 at 10:01 PM

Bridgetown (Barbados), June 3 (IANS/CMC) West Indies Cricket Board president Dave Cameron believes the success or failure of his tenure will be based on the regional side's results on the pitch.

Team performance critical to my success: WICB president

June 3, 2013 at 9:21 PM

Bridgetown (Barbados), June 3 (IANS/CMC) West Indies Cricket Board president Dave Cameron believes the success or failure of his tenure will be based on the regional side's results on the pitch.

Jagmohan Dalmiya keen to correct mistakes due to spot fixing

June 3, 2013 at 9:21 PM

Kolkata, June 3 (ANI): Days after the spot-fixing scandal took the Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) by storm, the Indian cricket board's interim boss Jagmohan Dalmiya on Monday said that the image of cricket had certainly taken a beating in light of the recent spot-fixing controversy but added that "we can either cry over spilt milk or do something about it".

4 lifestyle changes could protect heart, reduce death risk

June 3, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Washington, June 3 (ANI): A large, multi-center study has added more evidence in support of regular exercise, eating a Mediterranean-style diet, keeping a normal weight and, most importantly, not smoking.

Jim Carrey in trouble for being bad boss

June 3, 2013 at 12:49 AM

New York, June 3 (IANS) Actor Jim Carrey is reportedly facing the ire of workers for not taking care of the people who work at his famous NYC art studio.

Not a single BCCI member asked me to resign, says N. Srinivasan

June 2, 2013 at 9:13 PM

Chennai, June 2 (ANI): He might have stepped aside but BCCI President N. Srinivasan remained a bellicose man after the meet of the working committee meeting, insisting that not a single member asked him to resign during the "smooth" discussion here today.

PCA chief Bindra says will go to court over sham BCCI meeting

June 2, 2013 at 7:13 PM

Chennai, June 2 (ANI): Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) president I. S. Bindra said he would go to court in protest over the outcome and results of the emergency working committee meeting of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) held at a hotel here on Sunday.

Dalmiya takes over as BCCI interim boss

June 2, 2013 at 6:01 PM

Chennai, June 2 (IANS) BCCI chief N. Srinivasan Sunday stepped aside and Cricket Association of Bengal president Jagmohan Dalmiya took over as the "interim president" following the spot fixing and betting row.

BCCI a centre of corruption, alleges Atul Kr. Anjan

June 2, 2013 at 4:01 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (ANI): Senior Communist Party of India (CPI) leader Atul Kumar Anjan, has alleged that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), is the centre for corruption.

New chemical that causes kidney failure in mosquito key to fighting malaria

June 2, 2013 at 9:21 AM

Washington, Jun. 1 (ANI): Researchers have come a step closer to fighting malaria by isolating a chemical that causes kidney failure in mosquitoes leaving some of the mosquitoes too bloated to survive after feeding.

Bad days for cricket: Board vice president

June 1, 2013 at 8:09 PM

Kolkata, June 1 (IANS) Iterating that Indian cricket was passing through "bad days" due to people lacking in morality, a senior board vice president Saturday said he had not received any request to resign and was instead adopting a "wait and watch" policy ahead of Sunday's working committee meeting.

Teacher of Indian school in Saudi Arabia dies

June 1, 2013 at 6:01 PM

Dubai, June 1 (IANS) A senior economics teacher of the International Indian School Jeddah (IISJ) in Saudi Arabia has died, media reports said Saturday.

UP Board 10th Result 2013 expected on June 8

June 1, 2013 at 12:33 PM

The UP Board class 10th Result 2013 is expected to be declared on 8 June 2013 by Board of High School and Intermediate Education Uttar Pradesh. UP Board High School 2013 results will be announced on the official website of the board at http://upmsp.nic.in/ or candidates can check their results directly by entering their roll no at http://upresults.nic.in/.

IPL spot fixing: BCCI secretary, treasurer resign

May 31, 2013 at 9:29 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) As the IPL spot fixing scam further unravelled, BCCI secretary Sanjay Jagdale and treasurer Ajay Shirke resigned from their posts Friday in a major development.

ICC warned BCCI about Meiyappan's wrongdoings

May 31, 2013 at 6:49 PM

Dubai/Mumbai, May 31 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) is reported to have warned the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about Chennai Super King's owner Gurunath Meiyappan's frequent interactions with bookies during the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Past experience can indicate how animals will behave during environmental change

May 31, 2013 at 2:58 PM

Washington, May 31 (ANI): Standard theory held that the best response to current circumstances should be unaffected by what has happened in the past.

ICC investigating 'suspicious' Bangladesh Premier League events allegations

May 31, 2013 at 1:53 PM

London, May 31 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that it has launched an investigation into allegations about suspicious events in the 2013 Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), ahead of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

IPL spot fixing crisis: BCCI treasurer Ajay Shirke mulling resignation

May 31, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Pune/New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) treasurer Ajay Shirke is reported to be mulling over a decision to resign in the wake of BCCI President N Srinivasan refusing to call a meeting of the board to discuss his son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan's arrest on betting charges.

Politics and sports should not be mixed: PM

May 31, 2013 at 12:33 PM

On Board PM's Special Aircraft, May 31 (IANS) Politics and sports should not get mixed, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Friday on the spot fixing and betting scandal that has rocked cricket in India.

Words never to be used in a CV revealed

May 31, 2013 at 11:13 AM

Melbourne, May 31 (ANI): If you are planning to polish up your CV, take note and stop using these buzzwords to sell yourself.

IOC threatens Pak, Ecuador with suspension over political interference in National Olympic Committe

May 31, 2013 at 10:33 AM

Karachi, May 31 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has threatened Pakistan and Ecuador with suspension from the Olympic family because of political interference in their National Olympic Committees (NOC).

Export more to quality-seeking nations: Tea Board

May 30, 2013 at 10:57 PM

Kolkata, May 30 (IANS) Indian tea exporters would get greater value realisation if they concentrate on exporting to those countries which prefer high quality tea, the Tea Board said Thursday.

Girls do better than boys in CBSE Class 10 exams

May 30, 2013 at 8:01 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Thursday declared the results for its Class 10 examinations, with 98.76 percent students clearing the exam for admission to higher classes. Girls outperformed the boys.

Maharashtra Board class 12 result 2013 declared: Check results

May 30, 2013 at 10:55 AM

Maharashtra Board class 12 results 2013 has been declared by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) today on May 30. Maharashtra HSC Result 2013 is now available on the official website of Maharashtra board at http://mahresult.nic.in/.

'Clean cricket instead of asking Srinivasan to resign'

May 29, 2013 at 10:04 PM

Kolkata, May 29 (IANS) Former BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya Wednesday said that instead of demanding the resignation of incumbent N. Srinivasan, the opportunity should be used to clean cricket where "dirt has gone down deep".

Bihar Board class 12 th results 2013 Arts declared: Check result

May 29, 2013 at 5:33 PM

Bihar Board class 12 results 2013 Arts has been declared by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) today on May 29.

Sri Lanka to assist probe in Indian cricket scandal

May 29, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Colombo, May 29 (Xinhua-ANI): The Sri Lanka Cricket Board said on Wednesday it is ready to assist investigations into claims that Indian bookies may have been involved with a tournament held in Sri Lanka last year.

Sports Ministry says BCCI President Srinivasan should quit on moral grounds

May 29, 2013 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (ANI): The Union Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs on Wednesday said that Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President N Srinivasan should resign on moral grounds, pending the outcome of the inquiry into the role of his son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan and two Indian Premier League (IPL) teams in the alleged spot-fixing and betting scam.

US consumer confidence hits five-year high

May 29, 2013 at 1:01 PM

New York, May 29 (IANS) US consumer confidence increased again in May to hit a five-year high, said a report by the research institute of Conference Board.

Srinivasan asked to 'stay away' during probe

May 29, 2013 at 12:52 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Embattled BCCI chief N. Srinivasan was Wednesday asked by IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla to 'stay away' till a probe ordered into his son-in-law's links to the spot fixing scandal gets over.

BCCI chief should step down: Rajeev Shukla

May 29, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Rajeev Shukla Wednesday said that Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president N. Srinivasan has been requested to step down following the arrest of his son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan in the wake of the spot fixing scandal.

Delhi boy tops Class 12 CBSE exams

May 27, 2013 at 7:49 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Delhi boy Paras Sharma has topped the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 exams this year, scoring 99 percent.

Ben Affleck receives honorary degree

May 27, 2013 at 5:01 PM

Washington, May 27 (ANI): Ben Affleck was conferred with a doctorate degree from Brown University on Saturday for his achievements in cinema and contributions to humanitarian causes.

Students from abroad excel in CBSE Class 12 exams

May 27, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Students from abroad, including the Gulf region, have outperformed their India counterparts, recording a pass percentage of 95.18 in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) exams for Class 12, the results for which were declared Monday.

Tony Blair's old school faces sexual abuse allegations

May 26, 2013 at 6:06 PM

London, May 26 (ANI): British Labour Party politician Tony Blair's old school is facing sexual abuse allegations following a former pupil's claims that he was systematically abused by a long- serving headmaster.

I will not be part of the commission: Srinivasan

May 26, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Kolkata, May 26 (IANS) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president N. Srinivasan Sunday said an independent commission will be set up to probe his son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan's role in the spot fixing scandal in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Nina Agdal substitutes for Kate Upton as high school student's prom date

May 26, 2013 at 4:22 PM

New York, May 26 (ANI): The high school student who asked Kate Upton to prom took another sports illustrated model, Nina Agdal, after Upton's busy schedule prevented her from accompanying him.

CBSE class 12th results 2013 to be declared on 27th May

May 25, 2013 at 4:39 PM

CBSE class 12th results 2013 will be declared on May 27 at 10 am by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) as per an official notification released by the board on its official website. The results of CBSE class 12th 2013 will be available on the official website of CBSE at http://cbseresults.nic.in/. Moreover, candidates can also check their results via SMS.

Uttarakhand board Class10th Result 2013 expected on May 27

May 25, 2013 at 6:04 PM

Uttarakhand board Class12th Result 2013 will be declared tomorrow on May 26 by the Uttarakhand Board of School Education at 11 a.m. Uttarakhand Intermediate Results 2013 will be declared on the official website of Uttarakhand Board at http://uaresults.nic.in/.

N.Srinivasan denies any knowledge of Gurunath's involvement in betting

May 25, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Mumbai, May 25 (ANI): The Board for Control of Cricket in India President N.Srinivasan has denied any knowedge of the involvement of his son in law,Gurunath Meiyappan in betting on IPL matches.

News Corp. Board approved company's split into two public traded entities

May 25, 2013 at 5:18 PM

London, May 25 (ANI): News Corporation Board has approved the split of its company into two publicly traded entities putting a step forward in separating its entertainment businesses from the publishing division.

Potatoes may be one of the best superfoods

May 25, 2013 at 9:58 AM

Washington, May 25 (ANI): A new study shows that potatoes are one of the best nutritional values in the produce aisle, providing one of the better nutritional values per penny than most other raw vegetables and delivering one of the most affordable source of potassium of the more frequently consumed vegetables, second only to beans.

Bihar Board class 12th results 2013 Commerce: Check results

May 24, 2013 at 9:35 AM

Bihar Board class 12th results 2013 Commerce has been declared by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) today on May 24.

`Ageing Asia to strain world's long-term economic growth'

May 23, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Vancouver, May 23 (IANS) The Asia-Pacific region will continue to power global economic growth in 2013, but the region's increasing ageing population will cast a shadow on the long-term development, according to a Canadian think-tank.

Chemicals in plastics linked to elevated blood pressure in kids and teens

May 23, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): Certain types of plastic additives known as phthalates could pose risk to children's heart health, a new study has suggested.

BCCI blames Sahara for arbitration failure

May 22, 2013 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Wednesday blamed Sahara Adventure Sports Limited for the failure of the arbitration and said the body "cannot be held responsible" for the breakdown of the process.

Amy Winehouse foundation raises 1.9 mn pounds annually

May 22, 2013 at 1:18 PM

London, May 22 (IANS) A foundation set up by late singer Amy Winehouse's father Mitch reportedly raised nearly 1.9 million pounds (over $2,000,000) in a year.

Pune Warriors pull out of IPL

May 21, 2013 at 7:18 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Pune Warriors India, owned by Sahara India Parivar, Tuesday announced they were pulling out of Indian Premier League (IPL).

Rajasthan Board class 12th results 2013 Arts declared: Check results here

May 21, 2013 at 11:21 AM

The Rajasthan Board class 12th result 2013 for Arts has been declared by the Board of Secondary education Rajasthan (BSER) at 11.30 a.m. Candidates can check their Rajasthan board Senior Secondary (Arts) Exam 2013 Result by visiting the official website of BSER at http://rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in/.

If charges true, it's sad for the game: Preity Zinta

May 20, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Leading actor and Rajasthan Royals' co-owner Preity Zinta is shaken by the spot-fixing scandal to hit the Indian Premier Legaue (IPL) and says if the charges of spot-fixing are true, it would be bad for the game.

Sleep apnea in seniors linked to Alzheimer's

May 20, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Washington, May 20 (ANI): A new NYU study looking at sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and markers for Alzheimer's disease (AD) risk in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and neuroimaging has supported the growing body of research linking the two.

Ireland gives 'positive response' to PCB's tour request

May 20, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Karachi, May 20 (ANI): Ireland has given hope of reviving international cricket in Pakistan after it reportedly agreed to consider visiting the country to reciprocate Pakistan's one-day international (ODI) tour of Ireland.

Yahoo! Board approves billion-dollar deal to buy Tumblr

May 20, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 20 (ANI): Yahoo Board has reportedly approved a telephonic deal with New York-based social blogging site Tumblr to acquire the blogging site for 1.1 billion dollars in cash, although Tumblr will function independently despite the Internet icon investing in the company.

Nagaland HSLC result 2013 expected tomorrow

May 20, 2013 at 12:15 PM

Nagaland HSLC result 2013 expected tomorrow on 21st May 2013

HPBOSE 10th class result 2013 declared: Check Results

May 20, 2013 at 11:53 AM

HPBOSE 10th class result 2013 has been declared today

Wet Indies board chief lauds Chanderpaul for rare landmark

May 19, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Kingston (Jamaica), May 19 (IANS/CMC) West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) president Dave Cameron says "character and focus" are the main factors that have driven West Indies middle order batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul to reach the milestone of 300 first class matches.

Chronic trauma can inflict lasting damage to brain

May 19, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Researchers at NYU School of Medicine have shown that the effects of trauma persist in certain brain regions even when veterans of combat are not engaged in cognitive or emotional tasks, and face no immediate external threats.

Spot-fixing row: N.Srinivasan calls the spot-fixers as 'dirty cricketers'

May 18, 2013 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): President of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) N.Srinivasan on Saturday termed the tainted Rajasthan Royals cricketers as "dirty cricketers" who have let the Indian Premier League (IPL) down and should be put behind bars.

New test kit could help eradicate malaria worldwide

May 18, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): A new, highly sensitive blood test that quickly detects even the lowest levels of malaria parasites in the body could make a dramatic difference for tackling the disease across the world.

Depression doubles risk of stroke in middle-aged women

May 17, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): Middle-aged women suffering from depression are more than twice as likely to have a stroke, a new study has warned.

BCCI Working Committee likely to meet on May 19, decide on players fate

May 17, 2013 at 1:42 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in Inida's (BCCI) Working Committee is likely to meet on May 19, and may consider after deliberation, the imposition of a life ban on Test player S.Sreesanth and two Rajasthan Royal players-Ankit Chavan and Ajit Chandila-for their alleged role in spot-fixing three of Rajasthan Royals' Indian Premier League matches this season, television reports said Friday.

Pak media says 'correct combination' key to success in cricket

May 17, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Karachi, May 17 (ANI): The Pakistani media has said that the key to the success of the team lies in getting the correct combination for the team before they head into serious cricket, including the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

Unlikely hobbies of celebs revealed

May 17, 2013 at 10:14 AM

London, May 17 (ANI): From Johnny Depp's Barbie collection to Paris Hilton's frog hunt, celebrities have bizarre hobbies that one can never imagine.

Ex-ICC chief Mani urges body to safeguard 'cricket's sanctity' following IPL spot-fixing scandal

May 17, 2013 at 10:14 AM

Karachi, May 17 (ANI): Former International Cricketing Council (ICC) president Ehsan Mani has urged the governing body to safeguard the sanctity of cricket following the spot-fixing scandals that has surrounded the Indian Premier League tournament.

Bihar Board class 12th results 2013 Science declared: Check results here

May 17, 2013 at 10:08 AM

Bihar Board class 12th results 2013 has been declared for science stream by the Bihar School Examination Board

ICSE board results 2013 for 10th and 12th to be declared today

May 17, 2013 at 9:51 AM

The Council of Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) will declare the ICSE Board results 2013 for class 10th and 12th today on May 17 at 3 p.m.

Pacer Sreesanth and two other teammates arrested for spot-fixing

May 16, 2013 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): A 'shocked and saddened' BCCI suspended pacer S Sreesanth and two other Rajasthan Royals players on Thursday accused of spot-fixing in the IPL and vowed to take "strictest action" against them if found guilty after an inquiry.

Young women 'less healthy' than similar aged men before heart attacks

May 16, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Young women most often have poor health and quality of life compared to men of same age before they suffer a heart attack, new research has claimed.

Pak players 'unimpressed' with 'peanuts' central contract hike

May 16, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Karachi, May 16 (ANI): Pakistani cricketers have said that they are unimpressed by the 15 percent hike in their central contracts by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), and has termed the raise as 'peanuts' ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.

Ghana FA resolves to deal drastically with hooligans

May 15, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Accra (Ghana), May 15 (IANS) The Professional League Board (PLB) of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) resolved to deal drastically with acts of hooliganism at league centres in the last four matches of the country's Premier League.

'Windies Board to earn $4.5 mn from CPL'

May 15, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Port of Spain, May 15 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) will earn $4.5 million each year from their deal with Verus International, the owners of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), a WICB Director has announced.

ICSE and ISC results 2013 to be declared on May 17

May 15, 2013 at 12:48 PM

ICSE Board results 2013 of class 10th and 12th will be declared by the Council of Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) on May 17, 2013. The ICSE and ISC 2013 exams were held in the month of February earlier this year in which lakhs of student appeared and are eagerly waiting for their results which will end on May 17.

Spices park at Rae Bareli

May 14, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Kochi, May 14 (IANS) The foundation stone for a mint spices park in Rae Bareli, the parliamentary constituency of Congress chief Sonia Gandhi in Uttar Pradesh, will be laid by Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi Wednesday, an official said here.

Ghanaian soccer fans ask for stewards at stadia

May 14, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Accra, May 14 (IANS) Ghanaian soccer-loving fans called for the introduction of stewards in the various stadia to ensure the safety of spectators and match officials.

TV ratings to become more transparent

May 13, 2013 at 3:42 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Television ratings, that determine how the Rs39,000 crore ($7 billion) advertising pie is shared among channels, will soon have independent oversight to insulate it from charges of manipulation and bias.

Punjab Board Class 10th Punjabi Additional Subject Results 2013 declared: Check results

May 11, 2013 at 4:45 PM

The Punjab School Education Board PSEB has declared the Punjab Board Class 10th Punjabi Additional Subject Results 2013.

Delhi gang-rape victim's kin mourns on her 24th birthday

May 10, 2013 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) On the 24th birthday of the Delhi gang-rape victim here Friday, her house was silent.

Gehlot to fund kidney transplant of merit student

May 10, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Jaipur, May 10 (IANS) Impressed by a 17-year-old student who figured on the state merit list and also cleared the first stage of the IIT entrance exam despite undergoing dialysis twice a week, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Friday said he will bear the cost of his kidney transplant.