B.s.e. Board

Everything you need to know about B.s.e. Board: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about B.s.e. Board: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

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.

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.

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.

Shabana condemns 'Ishq ki maa ki', makers ask why this hypocrisy?

May 16, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) A number titled "Ishq ki maa ki" from "I Don't Luv You" so infuriated actress-activist Shabana Azmi that she called up an FM channel playing the song. But Amit Kasaria, writer of the song and director of the movie, laments the development saying he is "a new filmmaker, so I am an easy target".

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.

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.

PCB says Ashraf 'representation process' appointment in accordance with ICC rules

May 11, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Islamabad, May 11 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board has dismissed rumours about an 'unfair' endorsement of Zaka Ashraf for the post of chairman, saying that it had complied with the International Cricket Council's (ICC) recommendations.

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.

ICSE Results 2013 expected very soon

May 10, 2013 at 1:58 PM

The ICSE board results 2013 declaration date are not clear so far, but is expected to be announced very soon. Last year, the results for ICSE Board was declared around 19th May. So like previous year, the results for ICSE board class 12th and class 10th 2013 is expected to be announced in the third week of May.

CBSE Board Results 2013 for Class 10th and 12th to be declared in May last week

May 9, 2013 at 1:27 PM

Central Board of Secondary Education(CBSE) is likely to announced the results for Class 10 and Class 12 CBSE board exams in the last week of May 2013. However, no announcement of exact dates for declaration of results for CBSE 10th and 12th board have been made so far on the CBSE official website: http://cbseresults.nic.in/.

HP Board class 12th results 2013 declared: Check results here

May 7, 2013 at 11:48 AM

HP Board class 12th results 2013 have been declared by the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE). Students appeared for the exam can check their Himachal Pradesh Board Class 12th results 2013 by visiting the official website of Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE): http://hpbose.org/.

JCECE Admit Card 2013 available online, download JCECE 2013 hall tickets here

May 5, 2013 at 10:07 AM

JCECE Admit Card 2013 can be downloaded online from 5th May from the official website of Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board: http://jceceboard.org/. Candidates applied for JCECE exam 2013 can download the admit card/ hall ticket JCECE 2013 online by directly going to the link and entering their roll no: http://jceceboard.org/engg_admit.php.

Tea output from Assam's Barak valley falls

May 3, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Kolkata, May 3 (IANS) Tea production in Assam's Barak valley recorded a sharp decline during the months of March and April compared to same period last year mainly because of the drought conditions prevailing in the area, an official statement said.

Goa HSSC exam result declared, Check result

May 2, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary HSSC exam has been declared today on 02 May 2013 at 11 am. Students appeared for the exam can check Goa 12th Board exam results by visiting the link: http://goaresults.nic.in/res_hssc2013/res_hssc13.htm

Minister among new Windies Board directors

May 1, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Port of Spain, May 1 (IANS/CMC) St. Kitts and Nevis government minister, Richard Skerrit, has been appointed a director of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB).

US consumer confidence improves

May 1, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New York, May 1 (IANS) US consumer confidence increased in April after an unexpected drop in March, said a report by the research institute Conference Board.

PCB ropes in hairdresser to mentor Pak pacemen on 'groomed' appearance

April 30, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Sydney, Apr 30 (ANI): Along with improving their bowling skills, young Pakistani pace bowlers have also been getting tips on maintaining their appearance by a hairdresser at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)-organised training camp.

PCB to analyze leg-spinner Danish Kaneria's appeal against life ban

April 29, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Karachi, Apr.29 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has reportedly said that the board would legally examine the dismissal of leg-spin bowler Danish Kaneria's appeal against his life ban on playing cricket in England on allegations of spot-fixing.

Panel rejects Kaneria's appeal against ECB-imposed ban over spot-fixing

April 27, 2013 at 11:08 AM

London, Apr 27 (ANI): Former Pakistani and Essex spinner Danish Kaneria's appeal against a lifetime ban imposed by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for a spot-fixing incident was rejected yesterday by a five-man panel from the cricket discipline commission.

Pak players may risk career by joining politics, says PCB expert

April 25, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Karachi, Apr 25 (ANI): An expert close to Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) think tank has advised cricketers to stay away from active politics, saying that a player may risk his career by mixing politics with sports.

Trial starts for US officials accused in Obama, Clinton '2008 ballot petition fraud'

April 23, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Washington, Apr 23 (ANI): A trial has started for a former Democratic official and a Board of Elections worker who are accused of orchestrating an illegal scheme to fake the petitions that enabled 2008 presidential candidates Barack Obama, and Hillary Clinton, to qualify for the race in Indiana.

'Disgraced' Westfield 'forced' to attend 'match-fixer' Kaneria's appeal hearing or face arrest

April 23, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Sydney, Apr 23 (ANI): Disgraced English pace bowler Mervyn Westfield has revealed that he has been forced by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to attend the match-fixing appeal hearing of Pakistani spinner Danish Kaneria or face arrest.

Pak cricket recommends 40 players for new contract list

April 19, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Karachi, Apr 19 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said that the names of 40 players have been recommended by the selection committee for this years' central contract list, according to an official.

Chandy denies dumping diaspora complaints in Dubai

April 18, 2013 at 8:20 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 18 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Thursday denied media reports and social media campaign that he dumped the complaints he received on his United Arab Emirates (UAE) visit last week there itself instead of bringing them back here for resolution.

'Rubber cultivation areas in northeast India will double'

April 18, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Agartala, April 18 (IANS) The Rubber Board has proposed to double the existing natural rubber cultivation areas in the northeastern region during the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-17), board chairman Sheela Thomas said here Thursday.

Nigerian group seeks tax rebates for boxing

April 17, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Lagos, April 17 (IANS) Nigeria's Boxing Board of Control (NBBC) has appealed to the government to grant adequate tax rebates for corporate organisations that sponsor professional boxing in the country.

'Banned' Kaneria hopes to revive career by appealing before ECB committee

April 17, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Johannesburg, Apr 17 (ANI): Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria is hoping to revive his international career by appealing against his life ban before a disciplinary committee of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

Pakistan's tour of Caribbean is on, says WICB

April 10, 2013 at 3:24 PM

St. John's (Antigua), April 10 (IANS) The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has brushed aside media reports suggesting that Pakistan's tour of the Caribbean this year is in jeopardy.

ECB asks BCCI to reschedule IPL end by April 30 to make players more attractive to franchises

April 9, 2013 at 10:53 AM

London, Apr 9 (ANI): The organisers of the Indian Premier League (IPL) have been asked by England cricket chiefs to conclude the lucrative Twenty20 tournament by April 30 to make players more attractive to franchises.

Modi calls for qualitative judicial reforms

April 7, 2013 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Sunday advocated for qualitative judicial reforms and emphasised that grading of various courts based on standard parameters should be developed for the quality of judgment.

Jamaica, Guyana applaud new WICB president

April 5, 2013 at 5:16 PM

St.John's (Antigua), April 5 (IANS/CMC) Congratulations continue to come in for Jamaican businessman Dave Cameron who was elected new president of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) last week.

Dell gives bleak depiction of prospects for PCs in SEC filing

April 1, 2013 at 4:34 PM

Washington, Apr 1 (ANI): PC maker Dell has given a bleak depiction of its prospects in a recent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing, a report has said.

Hyundai hikes car prices

April 1, 2013 at 2:26 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Passenger car major Hyundai Motor India Monday increased prices of all its models from Rs.575 to Rs.2,830.

Misbah hopes Pak's IPL-like T20 league would end international cricket drought at home

March 31, 2013 at 12:26 PM

Islamabad, Mar 31 (ANI): Misbahul Haq is hopeful Pakistan's own Twenty20 tournament like the Indian Premier League (IPL) would bring back international cricket in the country.

UEFA president Platini says no to 'expensive' goal-line technology for CL matches

March 29, 2013 at 4:34 PM

Johannesburg, Mar 29 (ANI): UEFA President Michael Platini has said is too expensive for the Champions League and they would rather spend the money on youth football.

Dionne Warwick files for bankruptcy following 650k pounds tax bill

March 27, 2013 at 12:50 PM

London, Mar. 27 (ANI): Multi-award winning singer Dionne Warwick has been forced to file for bankruptcy in New Jersey after being faced with paying a 650,000-dollar tax bill.

PCB must set high standards for players to represent country: Ex-cricketers

March 26, 2013 at 6:34 PM

Karachi, Mar. 26 (ANI): Expressing disappointment with the performance of the Pakistan cricket team in South Africa, the country's former cricketers have said there is a need for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to set high standards for national representation.

Executive committee meeting of PPD begins in Kampala today

March 25, 2013 at 7:38 PM

Kampala (Uganda), Mar. 25 (ANI): The two-day executive committee meeting of Partners in Population Development (PPD) began here on Monday.

Kazakh's Almaty city to taste India tea during Nowruz

March 22, 2013 at 4:26 PM

Kolkata, March 22 (IANS) Kazakhstan's Almaty will get an opportunity to taste exquiste Indian tea during its Nowruz celebrations as India's Tea Board is organising a two-day exhibition and tea tasting session for the general public of the central Asian city.

Government approves 12 FDI proposals worth Rs.2,609 crore

March 22, 2013 at 3:14 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The government Friday said it has approved 12 proposals of foreign direct investment (FDI) amounting to Rs.2,609.27 crore.

Pietersen ruled out of IPL with knee injury

March 20, 2013 at 7:21 PM

London, March 20 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils suffered a serious set-back Wednesday after their maverick batsman Kevin Pietersen was ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a knee injury.

'Saint Dracula 3D' gets 'A' certificate with cuts

March 18, 2013 at 1:53 PM

Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) Rupesh Paul's debut film "Saint Dracula 3D" has been given an 'A' certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification, even after some cuts. The director is upset.

Coca-Cola CEO Terry Davis to step down next year

March 18, 2013 at 10:02 AM

Sydney, Mar 18 (ANI): Coca-Cola's chief executive Terry Davis will step down next year, the beverage group has announced.

ICC expresses helplessness in helping 'terror-hit' Pak restore international cricket

March 16, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Abu Dhabi, Mar 16 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Dave Richardson has said the governing body can't do anything to help Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) restore international cricket in the country.

Muslims against lower consensual sex age

March 16, 2013 at 1:18 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Three leading Muslim groups are against the government decision to lower the age for consensual sex, saying it will be a blow to family and social values.

Abused Oz communities pushing for tough new penalties against racial vilification

March 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Sydney, Mar 16 (ANI): The Australian government is considering a proposed overhaul of racial vilification laws of the state of New South Wales (NSW) following broadcaster's Alan Jones racist attack on Lebanese Muslims, calling them 'vermins' and 'mongrels' who 'rape and pillage'.

ACM names representative to WICB

March 15, 2013 at 2:54 PM

Port of Spain, March 15 (IANS/CMC) The Association of Caribbean Media Workers (ACM) named outgoing president of the Media Workers Association of Grenada (MWAG), Rawle Titus, as its representative to the Board of Directors of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB).

Lloyd's presidency bid had no logic, says Holding

March 12, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Kingston (Jamaica), March 12 (IANS/CMC) Former West Indies fast bowler Michael Holding says there is no logic in Clive Lloyd's decision to run for the president of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB).

Judge quashes Big Apple ban on supersize sodas

March 12, 2013 at 11:39 AM

New York, March 12 (IANS/EFE) A New York state judge overturned Monday the city's ban on large sugary soft drinks, a big setback for the Big Apple's mayor, Michael Bloomberg.

US Judge blocks Bloomberg's ban on large sugary drinks in New York

March 12, 2013 at 11:07 AM

Washington, Mar 12 (ANI): A US judge has struck down New York's groundbreaking and controversial limits on large sugary drinks one day before they were to take effect.

Censor Board asks for disclaimer for 'Commando' promos

March 11, 2013 at 8:11 PM

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Over-the-top action and hard-hitting stunts by lead actor Vidyut Jamwal in "Commando" have become a matter of concern for the Censor Board, which has asked the makers to attach a disclaimer with every promo of the movie.

CSA rejects speculation over name of new CEO

March 9, 2013 at 2:59 PM

Johannesburg, Mar 9 (ANI): The Board of Directors of Cricket South Africa (CSA) has rejected speculations over the name of its new chief executive, adding they remains fully committed to the process already put in place to appoint the new CEO.

'Disgraced' Kaneria to seek damages from ECB for delaying appeal against life ban

March 8, 2013 at 3:39 PM

Islamabad, Mar 8 (ANI): Shamed Pakistani leg-spinner Danish Kaneria is looking for compensation from the English and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for delaying his appeal against the life-ban imposed on him last year.

Top Pak cricket stars come under taxman's scanner

March 8, 2013 at 12:51 PM

Islamabad, Mar 8 (ANI): The Pakistani authorities are investigating complains of non-payment of taxes by country's top cricketers including national team captain Misbahul Haq.

Admit Card available for JEE (main) - 2013: Download now

March 7, 2013 at 1:16 PM

The waiting period for aspirants who are preparing for engineering has come closed to examinations as aspirants can now download their Admit card from its official website: jeemain.nic.in......................

Guyana face deadline over hosting Windies-Pakistan Test

March 5, 2013 at 1:55 PM

St. John's (Antigua), March 5 (IANS/CMC) Guyana has been given a deadline to indicate whether or not it can host a Test match between West Indies and Pakistan in July.

Ikea proposal sent to cabinet for approval

March 1, 2013 at 2:11 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) A proposal from Ikea, the Swedish home furnishing and decor giant, to set up a single brand retail chain in India with an investment of Rs.10,500 crore ($1.9 billion) has been forwarded to the cabinet for approval.

BCCI captains and coaches conclave Tuesday

February 28, 2013 at 5:55 PM

Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will organise the annual captains and coaches conclave at the Taj Land's End here March 5.

Act against the rich who don't pay taxes: Pakistani daily

February 27, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Islamabad, Feb 27 (IANS) Action must be taken against wealthy tax evaders, demanded a leading Pakistani daily which pointed out that Karachi alone has over 725,000 rich people who don't pay their taxes.

PCB amends constitution for board chairman appointment process

February 26, 2013 at 12:27 PM

Islamabad, Feb 26 (ANI): The constitution of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been amended to change the process of appointing the board's chairman and alter the structure of its governing board.

Clive Lloyd's bid for WICB president hits a snag

February 24, 2013 at 10:50 AM

Kingston (Jamaica), Feb 24 (IANS/CMC) Clive Lloyd, the legendary former West Indies captain, appears to have suffered a major setback in his efforts to become the next president of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB).

Hockey India derecognises Air India

February 23, 2013 at 5:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Hockey India (HI) Saturday derecognised Air India as its associate member with immediate effect.

FM to dedicate Centralized Processing Cell for Tax Deducted at Source tomorrow

February 22, 2013 at 7:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 22 (ANI): Finance Minister P. Chidambaram will dedicate the Centralized Processing Cell for Tax Deducted at Source, CPC (TDS), to the nation tomorrow.

Jamaica backs Cameron to replace Hunte as WICB president

February 22, 2013 at 1:46 PM

Kingston (Jamaica), Feb 22 (IANS/CMC) The Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) says it will back Whycliffe Cameron's bid to unseat Julian Hunte as the next president of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB).

Pakistan leg spinner Kaneria upset with incessant delay in appeal against life ban

February 22, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Islamabad, Feb 22 (ANI): Pakistani leg-spinner Danish Kaneria has said he was left disappointed with the continuous delay for his appeal against a life ban to be heard by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

Sports Ministry urges member IOC to take up exclusion of wrestling from Olympic Core Sports

February 20, 2013 at 6:08 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 20 (ANI): Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has urged the member representing India in the IOC to take up the matter of excluding wrestling from the 25 core sports for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games urgently with IOC Executive Board and other forums and impress IOC upon the need to reconsider its decision and retain wrestling in the category of core sports in Olympic Games.

Cameron to challenge Hunte for WICB president

February 19, 2013 at 1:05 PM

Kingston (Jamaica), Feb 19 (IANS/CMC) Jamaican Whycliffe Cameron has announced plans to challenge Julian Hunte for the presidency of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB).

Pak team is not mentally weak, says psychotherapist Babri

February 18, 2013 at 4:49 PM

Islamabad, Feb 18 (ANI): Practicing Psychotherapist and a certified clinical Hypnotherapist Maqbool A. Babri has denied reports of the Pakistani cricket team being 'mentally weak'.

Now Kejriwal targets Delhi Jal Board for corruption

February 16, 2013 at 7:06 PM

Continuing the attack on the Sheila Government of Delhi, now Aap Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal has accused the Delhi Jal Board (DJP) of inflating production figures in the Sonia Vihar plant to gain more grants

Kejriwal accuses Delhi Jal Board of corruption, inflating production figures

February 16, 2013 at 5:13 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 16 (ANI): After alleging the Delhi Government and power distributing companies of having nexus behind electricity fare hike, Aam Adami Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday accused the Delhi Jal Board (DJP) of inflating production figures in the Sonia Vihar plant to gain more grants from the government.

IFAB mulling over putting in electronic body monitors on player's uniforms in event of Muamba's str

February 15, 2013 at 5:29 PM

London, Feb 15 (ANI): Football officials are thinking about considering trials of an electronic chip in the shirts of players which could warn them about any medical problems, in light of the heart attack suffered by footballer Fabrice Muamba on the pitch.

No radio coverage for India-Australia Test series

February 12, 2013 at 6:11 PM

Melbourne, Feb 12 (IANS) A hefty fee demanded by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has ensured that the four-match Test series will be off-limits for radio listeners in Australia.

Need for result oriented and meaningful education in schools: Kiran Walia

February 12, 2013 at 1:30 PM

The Minister of Education, Social Welfare, Women & Child Development, Prof. Kiran Walia has exhorted the senior officers of Education Department to provide the result oriented and meaningful education

Cowan 'inspired' by Matt the Bat's India success

February 11, 2013 at 1:23 PM

Sydney, Feb 11 (ANI): Australian Test cricketer Ed Cowan has said that he is inspired by former cricketer Matthew Hayden's batting exploits in India in 2004, which were responsible for his future successes.

PCB to present ICC with 'improved security' plan

February 11, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Islamabad, Feb 11 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) would be making a presentation to the International Cricket Council (ICC), focusing on the improved security in Pakistan since the 2009 terror attack on the Sri Lanka cricket team.

Saudi women, children arrested over protest against 'detention of relatives'

February 11, 2013 at 10:27 AM

Washington, Feb 11 (ANI): Saudi Arabian authorities have arrested dozens of women and at least five children after demonstrations in Riyadh and Buraida, human rights activists have said.

Pak Super League has to be played in country, says ex-PCB chief Butt

February 10, 2013 at 1:07 PM

Karachi, Feb. 10 (ANI): Former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Ijaz Butt feels that despite security concerns from some quarters, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has to be played in Pakistan, and said that there is no point in having the PSL played outside of the country.

Guwahati hosts coir expo to attract budding entrepreneurs

February 10, 2013 at 1:07 PM

Guwahati, Feb 10 (ANI): The northeast has great potential in the production of a variety of coir products. Recently, a coir expo was held in Guwahati with an aim to encourage budding entrepreneurs.

Guyana government blasts WICB

February 10, 2013 at 12:51 PM

Georgetown (Guyana), Feb 10 (IANS/CMC) The Guyana government has condemned the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) for sending two directors to witness recent general elections of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB).

US authority allows Boeing to conduct Dreamliner test flights

February 8, 2013 at 11:55 AM

London, Feb 8 (ANI): Aerospace giant Boeing has got permission from The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to carry out test flights of 787 Dreamliner planes.

US yet to find cause of Dreamliner battery fire

February 8, 2013 at 11:07 AM

Washington, Feb 8 (IANS/EFE) Investigators have yet to pinpoint the cause of a battery fire on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner sitting on a runway in Boston, the head of the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said.

PCB chief Ashraf says 'conspirators' behind isolation of Pakistan in cricket world

February 6, 2013 at 2:11 PM

Karachi, Feb. 6 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Zaka Ashraf has said he believes there is a conspiracy to keep Pakistan isolated in the cricket world.

Delhi gang-rape: Trial begins, victim's friend testifies

February 5, 2013 at 6:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The trial in the Delhi gang-rape case formally began against the five accused in a fast track court here Tuesday with the 28-year-old male friend of the victim testifying in court and police filing the woman's autopsy report.

Real Sociedad board insists club is clean of doping

February 5, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Madrid, Feb 5 (IANS) Spanish La Liga club Real Sociedad released an official communique denying accusations of doping which were levelled at the club by former club president Inaki Badiola.

ICC lauds BCCI for Women's World Cup organisation

February 5, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Cuttack, Feb 5 (IANS) International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Dave Richardson Tuesday praised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) and the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) for their hosting of the ongoing Women's World Cup.

'Vishwaroopam' controversy: CBFC condemns allegations against board

February 3, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Mumbai, Feb 3 (IANS) The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) Sunday condemned the allegations made by Tamil Nadu Advocate General Navaneetha Krishnan in connection with the certification of Kamal Hasan's film "Vishwaroopam".

Gang-rape victim's family welcomes court's decision

February 2, 2013 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The Delhi gang-rape victim's family welcomed a court's decision for accepting 13 charges by Delhi Police against the five accused Saturday.

Afridi says PCB should stop trying to convince 'weak teams' like B'desh to tour Pak

February 1, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Karachi, Feb. 1 (ANI): Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has advised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to stop trying to convince 'weak teams' such as Bangladesh to play in their country.

Pakistani scholars call for MFN status for India

January 31, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Islamabad, Jan. 31 (ANI): Pakistani scholars at a seminar have said that the country should grant the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to India considering that it is signatory to the World Trade Organisation trade agreement.

Steven Spielberg named Filmmaker of the Year

January 30, 2013 at 4:38 PM

London, Jan. 30 (ANI): Steven Spielberg is set to receive the Filmmaker of the Year award at the 2013 American Cinema Editors' (ACE) Eddie Awards.

Sri Lankan army continues probe on war allegations

January 30, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Colombo, Jan. 30 (Xinhua-ANI): A Sri Lankan army court of inquiry is continuing its investigations into allegations raised against the military over its conduct during the final stages of the war against Tamil Tiger rebels, the army said Wednesday.

Jayasuriya set to be SL chief selector

January 28, 2013 at 6:48 PM

Colombo, Jan 28 (IANS) Former Sri Lanka batsman Sanath Jayasuriya is to be appointed chief selector of the national cricket team this week.

Delhi gang rape: Juvenile Justice Board declares sixth accused a minor

January 28, 2013 at 5:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 28 (ANI): The Juvenile Justice Board on Monday ruled that the sixth accused in the brutal gang rape of a 23-year-old medical student on a moving bus on the night of December 16 is a minor.

ECB says KP and teammates will always remain part time IPL players

January 27, 2013 at 12:08 PM

London, Jan 27(ANI): The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has made it clear to star batsman Kevin Pietersen and his teammates that they would never play a full season of the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) because international games would always stay the priority.

Kaneria seeks PCB's help in appeal against English county match-fixing charges

January 22, 2013 at 4:00 PM

Karachi, Jan. 22 (ANI): Pakistan Test leg-spinner Danish Kaneria is seeking help from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) regarding his appeal hearing in London, which has been delayed since December.

Denmark wants price of haircut for both men and women to be same

January 22, 2013 at 12:56 PM

London, Jan 22 (ANI): Denmark, which prides itself on promoting equal treatment for men and women, has taken gender equality all the way to the beauty salon.

Clarke fine with 'dubious' DRS system since it hits both teams equally

January 21, 2013 at 4:00 PM

Sydney, Jan 21(ANI): Australia captain Michael Clarke has claimed they have no issues with the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) system since it's applicable to both the teams following double howlers by umpires during the washed-out SCG one-day against Sri Lanka.

Defective batteries may be cause behind Dreamliners' grounding

January 19, 2013 at 4:33 PM

Tokyo, Jan.19 (ANI): US aviation officials and Boeing Co., who are investigating the failure of the company's two 787 Dreamliner planes, believe that defective batteries may have caused the malfunction, leading to the grounding of the planes all over the world.

Forward Markets Commission calls stakeholders meet

January 18, 2013 at 7:05 PM

Kochi, Jan 18 (IANS) The Forward Markets Commission (FMC) will hold a stakeholders' meet for rubber, pepper and cardamom participants here Monday.