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Everything you need to know about Rubber Board: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

IPL is den of gambling: Yashwant Sinha

May 23, 2013 at 3:18 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a den of gambling, BJP leader Yashwant Sinha said Thursday and pressed for a detailed inquiry into the spot fixing in the tournament.

`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.

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.

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).

SC slams BCCI on spot fixing; no ban on IPL

May 21, 2013 at 2:54 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) While refusing to ban the remaining IPL matches, the Supreme Court Tuesday slammed the BCCI, saying spot fixing incidents had taken place due to its lackadaisical approach in reining in the erring players.

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/.

Hindu board in Malaysia files complaint over missing gold

May 20, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Singapore, May 20 (IANS) A Hindu endowment board that conducts the affairs of the Hindu community and temples in a Malaysian state has lodged a police complaint after three gold bars went missing from its office.

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.

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

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.

Player agents to be accredited, ASCU officials to be with team

May 19, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Chennai, May 19 (IANS) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president N. Srinivasan Sunday announced that all player-agents will henceforth be accredited in the IPL and ICC anti-corruption officials will be travelling with each team along with a security officer.

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.

Pak team management, players calling for retirement of 'nothing left to offer' Afridi

May 18, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Karachi, May 18 (ANI): The Pakistan team management and some players of the national team have said that former captain Shahid Afridi should retire from international cricket as he is 'finished' and has 'nothing left to offer anymore'.

Choudhary first Indian to be on ITTF executive board

May 17, 2013 at 2:06 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Dhanraj Choudhary, secretary-general of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), was elected to the Board of Directors (BoD) of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) during its Annual General Meeting held at the ongoing World Championships in Paris Thursday evening.

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.

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

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.

Srinivasan says fixing culprits will get severe punishments

May 16, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (ANI): The Board of Cricket Control for India (BCCI) President N.Srinivasan said on Thursday that the spot-fixing culprits will face severe punishments.

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.

Efforts to decrease hate crimes against Sikhs in USA

May 15, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Amritsar, May 15 (ANI): In an effort to decrease the increasing hate crime against Sikhs in the United State of America, the American Sikh Congressional Caucus (ASCC) requested congressmen to sign its first act "hate crime statistics against Sikhs".

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.

Mother Dairy's dairy division eyes 30 percent sales growth

May 13, 2013 at 8:38 PM

Kolkata, May 13 (IANS) Mother Dairy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Monday said it is eyeing a 30 percent business growth in its dairy product division to over Rs.800 crore this fiscal.

Non-alcoholic neera awaits Kerala government nod

May 12, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 12 (IANS) Neera, a coconut water-based non-alcoholic drink, is awaiting the Kerala government's nod to become a money spinner for coconut farmers in the state.

'Injury plagued' Cummins to unleash 'frustration' in Ashes 'lead-up' games

May 12, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Sydney, May 12 (ANI): Fast recovering injured Australian quick Pat Cummins is set to unleash almost 18 months of frustrating sitting-out on unsuspecting England cricketers as he gets ready to join a handful of his former Test teammates on Australia A's three-match tour of the UK in the lead-up to the Ashes series.

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.

NTPC posts Q4 profits of Rs.4,381 crore

May 10, 2013 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) State-run power generator NTPC posted a 69 percent year-on-year rise in profit for the fourth quarter ended March to Rs.4,381 crore.

Ex-Pak skipper Latif to contest 'unlawful' appointment of Ashraf as 'new' PCB chief

May 10, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Karachi, May 10 (ANI): Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has said that he will be filing a petition to challenge the manner in which Mohammad Zaka Ashraf was elected as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman under the new constitution.

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.

Delighted that Sir Alex recommended me: Moyes

May 9, 2013 at 11:10 PM

Manchester, May 9 (IANS) David Moyes, who was appointed the Manchester United manager Thursday, said it was a great honour to be the next manager at Old Trafford and was also delighted that it was outgoing manager Alex Ferguson, who recommended him for the job.

Court asks Brahmaputra Board for plan to check Majuli erosion

May 7, 2013 at 8:32 PM

Guwahati, May 7 (IANS) The Gauhati High Court has directed the Brahmaputra Board to submit a report within next three months on how it plans to secure the lives and property of people on Majuli island from the devastating annual floods and erosion, a petitioner said Tuesday.

Rajasthan Board Class 12th result 2013 declared: Check results here

May 7, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Rajasthan Board Class 12th result 2013 for Commerce has been declared today at 12.30 P.M. on May 7, 2013 by the Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan. The Rajasthan board has currently declared the results only for Commerce stream, while the results for Science and Arts stream are still awaited.

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/.

Karnataka PUC, SSLC results 2013: Girls outshines boys

May 6, 2013 at 6:31 PM

Karnataka Board has declared the results of class 10th and 12th (Karnataka PUC results 2013) today on May 6and once again the girls have outstayed boys in terms of overall pass ratio. Out of 8.36 lakhs for Karnataka SSLC 2013, the overall passing percentage remained 77.47 percent in which 82.30% girls have passed, while the percentage of boys passing the Karnataka board class 10th exam is 73.25%.

Bravo replaces Sammy as new ODI captain

May 5, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Bridgetown (Barbados), May 5 (IANS/CMC) All-rounder Dwayne Bravo has replaced Darren Sammy as the West Indies captain for next month?s Champions Trophy in England, in a move aimed at reinvigorating the One-Day International side of the Caribbean.

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.

Pak training camp for Champions Trophy begins with focus on fielding

May 4, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Karachi, May 4 (ANI): The training camp set up by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) at Abbottabad to prepare the team for the ICC Champions Trophy, along with the upcoming tours of Scotland and Ireland, had begun on Friday with fielding as the main focus, as it has been Pakistan's Achilles heel for a long time.

Miandad 'dissatisfied' by Woodhill's appointment as Pak batting coach

May 4, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Karachi, May 4 (ANI): Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad has expressed his dissatisfaction at the appointment of Trent Woodhill as the national team's batting coach, terming it a mistake on the part of those who recommended the Australian.

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.

JCECE Admit Card 2013 downloads available from 5th May

May 3, 2013 at 5:15 PM

JCECE 2013 Admit Card can be downloaded from 5th May confirmed a press release in Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board's website.

Karnataka PUC Examination Results 2013 date postponed

May 3, 2013 at 12:00 PM

Karnataka PUC Examination result 2013 is likely to be declared on 06th or 7th May 2013. The results of the Karnataka Examination Results was expected to be announced today but have been postponed till 6th or 7th of May due to Assembly election that will be held on 5th May 2013.

Tamil Nadu HSC Result 2013 Results Expected on 9th May

May 3, 2013 at 10:58 AM

Tamil Nadu HSC Result 2013 is likely to be declared on 9th May 2013. Candidates can check their results of Tamil Nadu 12th board result 2013 on 9th May 2013 at the Directorate of Government Examinations website: http://www.tnresults.nic.in/.

India okays IKEA's Rs.10,500 crore investment proposal

May 2, 2013 at 10:52 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Indian government Thursday approved the Swedish furniture firm IKEA's Rs.10,500 crore investment proposal in single brand retail business.

Mozambique seeks India's expertise, investment in tea plantations

May 2, 2013 at 9:48 PM

Kolkata, May 2 (IANS) Mozambique Thursday sought India's expertise as well as investment to realise full potential of tea plantations in the southeast African country.

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.

Obesity in early 20s reduces chances of reaching middle age

April 30, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Washington, Apr. 30 (ANI): Men, who are suffering from obesity in their early 20s, are significantly more likely to develop serious ill health by the time they reach middle age, or they won't even make it that far, a new research has suggested.

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.

Be firm with those harming securities market's integrity, SC tells SEBI

April 27, 2013 at 10:20 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) would be failing in its duty to promote healthy growth of the markets and protect its integrity if it was not stern in dealing with companies and directors indulging in abuse of the market and insider trading, the Supreme Court has said.

Ashraf says 'conspiring forces' working against revival of international games in Pak

April 27, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Karachi, Apr 27 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohammad Zaka Ashraf has said that 'some forces' are working against the revival of international cricket in the country, although he insisted that he will continue working for the purpose in what he termed is his biggest challenge.

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.

'Star' Pietersen ruled out of squad for Champions Trophy

April 25, 2013 at 9:40 AM

London, Apr 25 (ANI): In a major setback to the England team, controversial batsman Kevin Pietersen has been ruled out the squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy after a slower-than-expected recovery from a knee injury.

Committee recommends more funds for urban development ministry

April 23, 2013 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) A parliamentary standing committee Tuesday asked the Ministry of Urban Development to ask the finance ministry and the Planning Commission to grant more funds to the National Capital Regional Planning Board.

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.

New procedure for Field Evaluation Trials of AW-101 and S-92 helicopters approved

April 22, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 22 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony has said that the matter related to the holding of Field Evaluation Trials (FET) of AW-101 and S-92 helicopters abroad at the vendor premises was first placed before the Defence Procurement Board (DPB) in its meeting of September 5, 2007.

CM Nabam Tuki calls on Rubber Board of India to help in generating more jobs

April 22, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Itanagar, April 22 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has urged the Rubber Board of India (RBI) to tie up with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh to take up joint ventures by extending financial support, technical know-how, training and marketing backup etc. to help achieve the state government's employment target.

US Federal Aviation okays Boeing Dreamliners' modified 787 battery design

April 21, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Tokyo, Apr. 21 (ANI): The US Federal Aviation Administration has approved the design modifications for malfunctioning battery system that caused a worldwide grounding of Boeing Co.'s revolutionary 787 airliner.

Akram says 'aggressiveness, adaptation' key to being good fast bowler

April 21, 2013 at 10:20 AM

Karachi, Apr 21 (ANI): Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has said that although there are no 'serious concerns' regarding the lack of quality fast bowlers in the country, however, the available batch needs to be aggressive and also adapt to the new rules that have been introduced in one-day international (ODI) cricket.

Former ICC president Ehsan Mani criticized for interfering in Pak cricket affairs

April 19, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Karachi, Apr.19 (ANI): An anonymous former Pakistan cricketer has alleged that former International Cricket Council (ICC) president Ehsan Mani is issuing statements and interfering in the country's cricket affairs, only to be a spot for news.

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.

Pak players annoyed at PCB's delay in announcing central contract list

April 19, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Karachi, Apr 19 (ANI): Pakistani cricketers have expressed their annoyance at the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) delay in announcing the new central contract list despite the passage of almost four months since the former contracts expired at the end of 2012.

Flintoff says former team-mate Pietersen may quit Tests after Ashes

April 19, 2013 at 9:48 AM

Johannesburg, Apr 19 (ANI): Retired England captain Andrew Flintoff has said that his former team-mate Kevin Pietersen may consider quitting Test cricket after playing in the upcoming back-to-back Ashes series against Australia.

'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.

ICC allocates Afghanistan $422,000

April 17, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Dubai, April 17 (IANS) The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) was Wednesday allocated $422,000 from ICC's Targeted Assistance and Performance Programme (TAPP).

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.

Vocalist Chandrika Tandon releases Gandhi-inspired new album

April 17, 2013 at 1:32 PM

New York, April 17 (IANS) Grammy-nominated world musician Chandrika Krishnamurthy Tandon has released her third album, 'Soul March', inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's Salt March of 1930.

'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).

'Star' Pietersen ruled out of England-Kiwi Test series due to knee injury

April 17, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Sydney, Apr 17 (ANI): England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed that star batsman Kevin Pietersen has been ruled out of the upcoming home Investec Test series with New Zealand due to a persistent knee injury.

Secret monitors to watch Pakistani cricketers

April 17, 2013 at 9:40 AM

Islamabad, April 17 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board planned to send a group of secret monitors to keep an eye on its cricketers during their May-June tour to England in an effort to stop players from getting involved in any scandal.

Pietersen to miss home series against New Zealand

April 16, 2013 at 4:52 PM

London, April 16 (IANS) Stylish batsman Kevin Pietersen has been ruled out of England's home Test series against New Zealand after it was ascertained that he would be needing more time to recover from his knee injury.

Dry weather affects rubber plants in northeast India

April 16, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Agartala, April 16 (IANS) Immature rubber plants of two-four years are drying up in India's northeastern region owing to prolonged dry weather, leaving the growers worried about their produce, an official said here Tuesday.

Pakistan to launch talent hunt for fast bowlers

April 12, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Islamabad, April 12 (IANS) Pakistan's hunt for fresh, young and talented fast bowlers is to be launched Saturday in different cities of the country, according to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

'Hopeful' Afridi eyeing 2015 World Cup despite 'woeful' form

April 12, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Johannesburg, Apr 12 (ANI): Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has said that he is targeting the 2015 World Cup after returning to the Pakistan side, although he pledged to quit the team if he becomes a burden on them with continually poor performances.

For Vishal Bhardwaj, censor board final authority on films!

April 11, 2013 at 8:44 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Filmmaker-composer Vishal Bhardwaj, who refused to screen his forthcoming co-production "Ek Thi Daayan" before a women's commission, says only the censor board has the authority to assess a film.

PCB launches 'King of Speed' hunt for quicks to overcome pace bowling drought

April 11, 2013 at 9:56 AM

Johannesburg, Apr 11 (ANI): To overcome a shortage of quality pacemen in the country, Pakistan has launched a hunt for fast bowlers.

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 doles out 18 million pound-deal to build 'bright future' of English county cricket

April 9, 2013 at 3:50 PM

London, Apr 9 (ANI): The profile of English county cricket is set to rise with the upcoming back-to-back Ashes series and an 18 million-pound windfall from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), which will help it bounce back from one of the toughest trading years in recent memory.

US not going to make another manned moon landing, says NASA chief

April 9, 2013 at 1:17 PM

Washington, Apr 9 (ANI): NASA chief Charles Bolden has said that the space agency is not sending astronauts to the moon any time soon.

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.

Parnell surrenders before Mumbai court, gets bail

April 8, 2013 at 9:09 PM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) South African cricketer Wayne Parnell Monday surrendered before a special court here in connection with the May 2012 rave party and was subsequently released on bail.

Elephants break into Kerala farm to drink clean water

April 6, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Thiruvanathapuram, April 6 (IANS) Wild elephants have been breaking into a state government-owned livestock farm in Kerala's popular hill station Munnar to drink clean water as the water in the town's Mattupetty dam has become polluted, an official said.

New Singapore garden wooings tourists

April 5, 2013 at 7:17 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) A new garden which boasts of exquisite flora, cloud forests and waterfalls, along with a fine dining and shopping experience - with the grand Marina Bay in the background - is all set to woo tourists, a Singapore Tourism Board official said here Friday.

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.

PCB ropes in Akram to mentor Pak quicks

April 4, 2013 at 12:45 PM

Johannesburg, Apr 4 (ANI): Former Pakistan captain and fast bowler Wasim Akram has been brought in by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to supervise a 10-day specialised camp for fast bowlers in Karachi.

English media says IPL 'major headache' for ECB

April 4, 2013 at 10:05 AM

London, Apr 4 (ANI): The English media has said that the Indian Premier League may be on a collision course with the English Cricket Board (ECB) if England's top cricketers continue to participate in the lucrative Twnty20 tournament.

Puerto Rico varsity's finance chief falls prey to scam

April 3, 2013 at 12:28 PM

San Juan, April 3 (IANS/EFE) The head of finance at the University of Puerto Rico resigned after a scammer bilked the institution out of $150,000, UPR President Miguel Munoz said.

No extension in RTE deadline: HRD minister

April 2, 2013 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Human Resource Development Minister M.M. Pallam Raju Tuesday said there will be no extension in Right to Education Act deadlines, leaving the decision of action against non-complying schools on state governments.

Companies must tackle patent issues: Swiss envoy

April 2, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) A day after India's Supreme Court dismissed Swiss pharma firm Novartis AG's petition for patent for its anti-cancer drug, the Swiss envoy Tuesday said concerns related to patents need to be tackled by companies and a market of 1.2 billion people cannot be ignored.

Minister urges states to implement RTE

April 2, 2013 at 1:56 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Stating that quality of education was the government's main focus in the 12th Five Year Plan, Human Resource Development Minister M.M. Pallam Raju Tuesday urged states and union territories to implement the Right to Education (RTE) Act.