Cinematographer-director Santosh Sivan is a household name in India. And now international recognition has come knocking at his door. Sivan is the only cinematographer in the Asia-Pacific region to be accorded membership to the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) " a body of internationally acclaimed cinematographers, where membership is by invitation alone. Even as praise and felicitations began pouring in from all quarters, including those from directors like Mira Nair,...
12:53 PM, Jun 04, 2012
Ankara: Thousands of demonstrators on Monday staged the largest protest yet against plans by Turkey's Islamic-rooted government to curb abortion, which critics say will amount to a virtual ban. Around 3,000 women, their ages ranging from 20 to 60 years old, gathered at a square in Istanbul's Kadikoy district carrying banners that read "my body, my choice," while shouting anti-government slogans. Many were accompanied by husbands and boyfriends. One man...
11:00 AM, Jun 04, 2012
Ipoh (Malaysia): India might have failed to win the Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament for a record sixth time, but coach Micheal Nobbs is delighted with the bronze medal showing and said his wards did enough to finish on the podium. Five-time champions India on Sunday stunned pre-tournament favourites Great Britain 3-1 to clinch the bronze medal in this year's Sultan Azlan Shah Cup. "I'm obviously very pleased. It's a...
06:51 PM, Jun 03, 2012
India ended a three-match losing streak against Great Britain by beating them 3-1 at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament on Sunday to secure a bronze medal, which is exactly the kind of boost Michael Nobbs's men needed ahead of the Olympics in July-August. India went into the match having lost to the Britons thrice - twice at the London Olympics test event and once in the league phase...
05:28 PM, Jun 03, 2012
Ipoh (Malaysia): The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is considering a five-a-side format to promote hockey among young players, its president Leandro Negre said here on Sunday. Addressing the media at the Azlan Shah Cup, Negre said the FIH is mainly concentrating on its two main properties " the traditional outdoor game with 11 players on each side and the indoor version that is very popular in Europe. "Our sport is...
04:35 PM, Jun 03, 2012
India beat Great Britain 3-1 to secure a bronze medal at the 2012 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament. A podium finish has given India's Olympic hopes the perfect boost, as they ended a three-match losing streak against the Britons. ...
03:12 PM, Jun 03, 2012
You would have read in these columns a couple of days ago that Siva Karthikeyan and Priya Anand would work together for a film to be produced by Dhanush, titled 'Edhir Neechal'. Now it is emerging that Priya was handpicked for the role by Dhanush. If sources are to be believed, the National Award winning actor was impressed with Priya's performance in '180' and 'Vamanan'. Hence he asked director Senthil...
01:41 PM, Jun 03, 2012
New Delhi: The growing thaw in Indo-Pak bilateral ties is spilling over to the sporting field with Hockey India (HI) proposing an annual eight-team tournament featuring the top four domestic sides of both the countries, starting this year. HI is all set to invite its Pakistani counterparts for a meeting later this month to fix the modalities of the event, to be called the Indo-Pak Champions Cup. According to HI...
12:59 PM, Jun 03, 2012
Ipoh: The Asian Hockey Federation's council today allotted Malaysia the 2013 Asia Cup hockey, the tournament that will offer qualification berth for the 2014 World Cup. This will be the second successive time that Malaysia will host the continental championship to be organised by the Malaysian Hockey Confederation. Ipoh has been chosen as the venue, having already emerged as the most favoured hockey destination in Asia. Sultan Azlan Shah, president...
03:42 PM, Jun 02, 2012
Dil Raju is happy that the first look of 'Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu' being released on the birthday of Superstar Krishna. "Twenty-five years ago, Superstar Krishna did many multi-starrers. Today, I am happy to be producing a multi-starrer with his son. When they were narrated the story, both Venkatesh and Mahesh immediately gave the nod," he said. Dil Raju is happy for the team he has got. "Srikanth is working...
12:43 PM, Jun 02, 2012
Ipoh: Indian striker SV Sunil was on Saturday reprimanded but escaped a ban for showing his middle finger to spectators after scoring the match-winner against Pakistan in the ongoing Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament here. Tournament Director Sarinder Dillon of Hong Kong issued an "official reprimand" after a disciplinary hearing at the team hotel where Sunil and the Indian team manager Manoj Bhore were present. Sunil's action of throwing...
09:50 AM, Jun 02, 2012
New Delhi: The cash-rich Hockey India League (HIL) will be held from January 1 to 30 next year and will have all the top international stars and Indian players battling it out for six-city based franchises. The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has already Okayed a 30-day window at the beginning of next year so that all the top players can participate in the meet. The players will also have an...
05:45 PM, Jun 01, 2012
Dhanush is no more just an actor, or a singer for that matter. The National Award winner is taking the avatar of a producer, with a film titled 'Edhir Neechal'. Popular television star Siva Karthikeyan (of 'Marina' fame) and Priya Anand will be the lead actors. Senthil, a former assistant of Vetrimaaran, is making his debut as a director with 'Edhir Neechal', a title which has apparently been inspired from...
03:11 PM, Jun 01, 2012
Dil Raju is happy that the first look of 'Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu' being released on the birthday of Superstar Krishna. "Twenty-five years ago, Superstar Krishna did many multi-starrers. Today, I am happy to be producing a multi-starrer with his son. When they were narrated the story, both Venkatesh and Mahesh immediately gave the nod," he said. Dil Raju is happy for the team he has got. "Srikanth is working...
02:58 PM, Jun 01, 2012
Ipoh: India striker SV Sunil will face a disciplinary action for raising his middle finger at the spectators after scoring the winning goal against Pakistan in the Azlan Shah Cup match. Sunil's gesture caught the attention of the Tournament Director after television replays showed the striker celebrating his 69th-minute goal, which sealed the match 2-1 in India's favour, by throwing a punch in the air with one finger raised as...
01:40 PM, Jun 01, 2012
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