Pakistan backs BCCI on Siva's ICC appointment

Pakistan backs BCCI on Siva's ICC appointment Karachi: Pakistan has supported the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) in the controversial appointment of L Sivaramakrishnan as a player's representative in the ICC, saying that it voted against incumbent Tim May due to its own disliking for the Australian. An official in the Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed that the PCB voted against May when his nomination came up and after the BCCI put forward the name of Sivaramakrishnan for a...
10:23 AM, May 17, 2013

'Singham 2' teaser to be released today

'Singham 2' teaser to be released today Chennai: The teaser of Suriya starrer Tamil action-drama 'Singam 2' will hit the web Thursday evening. "We will release the teaser online today (Thursday) at 5 pm. Initially, we had plans to have an official launch, but we scrapped the idea later," a source from the film's unit told IANS. 'Singam 2' is directed by Hari Gopalakrishnan, who had also helmed the superhit prequel 'Singam', which also featured Suriya. The...
11:22 AM, May 16, 2013

We don't depict communities in bad light:Malayalam filmamakers

We don't depict communities in bad light:Malayalam filmamakers Thiruvananthapuram: Malayalam filmmakers say stereotyping may be possible, but clarify that they do not depict any community in a bad light intentionally as alleged by T Peter. In a recent article in the fortnightly 'Alakal', T Peter, national secretary of the Kerala Swathanthra Matsya Thozhilali Federation (KSMTF), expressed disappointment over Malayalam films and TV serials showing the fisherfolk in a bad light, especially their dressing style and depiction of Malayalam...
11:08 AM, May 16, 2013

ICC unlikely to probe Sivaramakrishnan's election: sources

ICC unlikely to probe Sivaramakrishnan's election: sources New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is unlikely to probe the election of former India legspinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan as the players' representative on the ICC Cricket Committee, sources told CNN-IBN on Thursday. Siva, as he is popularly known as an expert commentator, last week replaced Australia's Tim May on the committee in a voting process that involved votes of the 10 Test captains; however, May raised doubts over the...
02:17 PM, May 15, 2013

'Go Goa Gone' directors eye Mahesh Babu for next

'Go Goa Gone' directors eye Mahesh Babu for next Chennai: Director duo Krishna DK and Raj Nidimoru, known for helming films such as 'Shor In the City' and 'Go Goa Gone', are keen to direct Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu. They have already offered him a script. "Yes, we are interested to work with Mahesh in a straight Telugu film. We have narrated the story to him and we are waiting to hear from him. This is all what I...
03:45 PM, May 14, 2013

India deny ICC Champions Trophy pullout threat

India deny ICC Champions Trophy pullout threat New Delhi: India have no plans to pull out of next month's Champions Trophy over a rumbling controversy surrounding a former Indian player's election to an International Cricket Council (ICC) panel, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Monday. The BCCI has been accused of using its clout to get former India spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan elected to the ICC Cricket Committee. Sivaramakrishnan beat Australian Tim May...
09:57 PM, May 13, 2013
Sivaramakrishnan election dispute rumbles

Sivaramakrishnan election dispute rumbles

According to reports, BCCI has threatened to pull Team India out of Champions Trophy over rift with ICC on L Sivaramakrishnan's appointment as a players' representative in the governing body. BCCI is not happy with the noise being made over Sivaramakrishnan's election to the ICC's Cricket Committee ahead of Tim May, the chief executive officer of FICA. ...
08:39 PM, May 13, 2013

Asian countries support BCCI over Sivaramakrishnan's ICC appointment

Asian countries support BCCI over Sivaramakrishnan's ICC appointment New Delhi: Even as the controversy over Laxman Sivaramakrishnan's appointment to the ICC Cricket Committee raged on, the BCCI on Monday received support from its Asian allies Sri Lanka and Pakistan who claimed allegations of the Indian Cricket Board forcing a re-vote were baseless. The furore over the appointment seemed to have created a rift in the cricket world with the Asian countries throwing their weight behind BCCI, which is...
04:30 PM, May 13, 2013

Telugu actor Allari Naresh to star in 'Kalakalappu' remake

Telugu actor Allari Naresh to star in 'Kalakalappu' remake Allari Naresh will be acting in a film, which is the remake of a Tamil film titled 'Kalakalappu'. E Sattibabu, who has directed Allari Naresh in three films previously, will be the director of this film. Ambica Krishna will produce this entertainer. He recently said that 'Jump Jilaani' is the title under consideration for the film. The complete details of the film will be revealed soon. Khusboo's husband Sunder C...
02:19 PM, May 13, 2013
BCCI threatens to pull out of Champions Trophy: Sources

BCCI threatens to pull out of Champions Trophy: Sources

FICA chief executive Tim May told CNN-IBN that there are enough evidence to proof that captains have been influenced and not allowed to vote according to their choice. ...
12:07 PM, May 13, 2013

BCCI threatens to pull out of Champions Trophy: Sources

BCCI threatens to pull out of Champions Trophy: Sources   New Delhi: According to reports, BCCI has threatened to pull Team India out of Champions Trophy over rift with ICC on L Sivaramakrishnan's appointment as a players' representative in the governing body. BCCI is not happy with the noise being made over Sivaramakrishnan's election to the ICC's Cricket Committee ahead of Tim May, the chief executive officer of FICA. FICA chief executive Tim May told CNN-IBN that there are enough...
11:41 AM, May 13, 2013

SV Krishna Reddy's Hollywood film premiers today

SV Krishna Reddy's Hollywood film premiers today Telugu director SV Krishna Reddy has directed a film titled 'Divorce Invitation'. The film features Jonathan Bennett as Mike Christian, Jamie Lynn Sigler as Dylan and Nadia Bjorlin as Alex Roverson. The film is produced by Dr Venkat under the banner of RR Movie Makers. The film deals with the story of Mike Christian, a married man who falls in love with his childhood girlfriend Alex and his struggle to...
09:56 AM, May 13, 2013

May won't seek reelection, but will give evidence if needed

May won't seek reelection, but will give evidence if needed New Delhi: While the Federation of International Cricketers' Association (FICA) has called for a probe by the ICC into the election of Laxman Sivaramakrishnan to the cricket committee, its chief executive Tim May has spelt out he will not seek re-election even if the voting and election process is found to be unconstitutional in the inquiry. Speaking to CNN-IBN, May also reiterated that FICA has evidence of certain boards trying...
10:19 AM, May 11, 2013

ICC clarifies stand on Sivaramakrishnan's appointment

ICC clarifies stand on Sivaramakrishnan's appointment Dubai: The ICC on Thursday clarified its stand on the recent appointment of Laxman Sivaramakrishnan as the players' representative in its Cricket Committee, saying a re-vote was conducted due to confusion over the first voting process. Sivaramakrishnan, who is employed by the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) as a commentator, replaced Tim May on the ICC cricket committee, an appointment that attracted criticism from various quarters. "In January this year, because...
07:53 PM, May 09, 2013