Sunday, August 29, 2010
Afridi threatens to resign if all seven players in the scandal are not kicked out.
KARACHI: Pakistan’s captain in the One Day Internationals and Twenty20, Shahid Khan Afridi, is likely to resign from his post as protest against a group of players in the team.
Shahid Afridi might not lead Pakistan in England ODIs, T20Is
Sources told The
Has 'the finger' lost its shock value?
"Flipping the bird" has become so commonplace, says Linton Weeks in NPR, that it may soon cease to offend at all
How is an angry person supposed to express himself if not with the middle finger? Photo: Corbis
Everyone seems to be "giving the finger" these days, says Linton Weeks at NPR. "You can buy middle-finger wallpaper for your smart phone. There are even cute little finger-flashing emoticons for your instant messages." But the more ubiquitous this "crude gesture" becomes, the more it seems to lose "its sting." Sure, it's still an "effective" way of saying "'go to hell,' 'up yours' or '(insert nasty-sounding verb here) you.'" But the once shocking middle finger is undeniably "becoming commonplace." And if "shooting the bird" turns entirely benign, writes Weeks, how's an angry person supposed to express himself, then? Here, an excerpt:
The Internet is littered with photos and reports of all kinds of famous people giving fingers to the paparazzi, fans, detractors, each other or the world at large. ... Politicians, charged with bringing people together and finding common ground, have also been known to flip a bird or two... [T]here's an
President seeks report on match fixing scandal
President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed disappointment over the media reports of match fixing scandal and allegations against some Pakistani cricketers in London.
Spokesperson to the President Farhatullah Babar said that the President who is also Patron of the Cricket Board, taking note of the reports, has directed that he should be kept updated about the developments as to what happened and what is the status of any inquiry that may have been ordered or held in London.
The
Karisma can't play Kajol's role in We Are Family: Kareena
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Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor, who essays the role of a stepmom in We are Family dreads and dismisses the possibility of being pitted against her elder sister actress Karisma instead of Kajol in the upcoming film.
"No way...She (Karisma) can't do it, because in the film we are married to the same man! Otherwise, both (Karisma and Kajol) are hands-on mothers. They are the same when it comes to raising children," Kareena told PTI.
Speaking about her experience of working with Kajol, who played her elder sister on screen in Kabhi Kushi Kabhi Gham, Kareena said they
Big B harassed by blogger; files complaint
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Amitabh Bachchan says an unknown person has been sending derogatory and abusive material on his blog and mobile phone. After enduring it for months, he has filed a police complaint.
"There is a serious effort by a member that writes and comments on this blog to use language and expression that is abusive, filthy and utterly disgusting," Big B wrote on his bigb.bigadda.com.
"I have brought this to the notice of the authorities and (sought) corrective measures to see none of the stuff that comes from this foul mouthed individual shall ever be allowed on this platform. Any further attempt from this person shall now be under legal cyber space action, now very
"There is a serious effort by a member that writes and comments on this blog to use language and expression that is abusive, filthy and utterly disgusting," Big B wrote on his bigb.bigadda.com.
"I have brought this to the notice of the authorities and (sought) corrective measures to see none of the stuff that comes from this foul mouthed individual shall ever be allowed on this platform. Any further attempt from this person shall now be under legal cyber space action, now very
Salman skipped India Cyclothon: Fans disappointed
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Admirers of Salman Khan were left disappointed Sunday when the Bollywood superstar gave the BSA Hercules India Cyclothon in the capital a miss for security reasons.
A cycling fanatic Salman, who is often seen peddaling with his bodyguards on the busy roads of Mumbai, was scheduled to participate in the event in the capital along with his brothers Arbaaz, Sohail, sister Alvira and sister-in-law Malaika Arora Khan.
"They (Salman and family) are not coming now. All we know is that it is because of some security issue," said an official, after the celebrities didn't turn after a considerable wait by the media and fans.
The actor was supposed to cycle with the
A cycling fanatic Salman, who is often seen peddaling with his bodyguards on the busy roads of Mumbai, was scheduled to participate in the event in the capital along with his brothers Arbaaz, Sohail, sister Alvira and sister-in-law Malaika Arora Khan.
"They (Salman and family) are not coming now. All we know is that it is because of some security issue," said an official, after the celebrities didn't turn after a considerable wait by the media and fans.
The actor was supposed to cycle with the
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Pakistan slump to massive defeat
England won the fourth and final Test against Pakistan by an innings and 225 runs at Lord’s here on Sunday and so took the series 3-1.
But Pakistan’s
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Seven US troops killed in latest Afghanistan fighting
The latest deaths bring to 42 the number of American forces who have died this month in Afghanistan after July's high of 66. A total of 62 international forces have died in the country this month, including seven British troops. — Photo by AP
KABUL: Seven US troops have died in weekend attacks in Afghanistan's embattled southern and
Police question Pakistan cricket team over newspaper’s matchfixing allegations
Police have questioned Pakistan’s cricket team over newspaper allegations of matchfixing during the current Test match against England at Lord’s, the team’s manager said on Saturday.“I can confirm that we are aware of the allegations and Scotland Yard police are with us now at the hotel and we are helping with their inquiries,” team manager Yawar Saeed told The Associated Press. “This is as much as I can say at the moment.”
British newspaper the News of the World alleged in its Sunday edition that Pakistan players were secretly paid to deliberately bowl no-balls during the fourth and final Test
Getting Indian visa as difficult as American: Shafqat Amanat Ali
Getting an Indian visa has become as tough as getting an American one, says popular singer Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan, who was on a four-city tour of the country.But he maintains that films and are the two “strong” bonds between India and Pakistan.
“Visa has become an issue in the past four to five months. It (Indian visa) is now as difficult as getting an American visa. Insha Allah things will change,” Shafqat, told in an interview after his Delhi gig, the sixth till date.
“We are hoping it is one of
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Vegan diet nearly killed me: Angelina Jolie
Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie has blamed her vegan diet for “nearly killing” her, saying that she loves to eat red meat.The Salt star says that when she restricted her diet to not include any animal products, it had negative effects on her health.
“I joke that a big juicy steak is my beauty secret. But seriously, I love red meat. I was a vegan for a long time, and it nearly killed me. I found I was not getting enough nutrition,” said Jolie.
The 35-year-old actress
Union problems settled for NYC’s fashion week
The producers of New York City’s glamorous Fashion Week event have settled a potential labor dispute by agreeing to use unionized workers.A 2,200-member local of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees had threatened to picket Fashion Week events next month if its workers weren’t included in the labor force for the glitzy spectacle.
IMG Fashion initially resisted the demand, but said Friday that it had agreed to go along.
Fashion designers and models from
Quotes: Paris Hilton's Twitter Update
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"In bed watching Family Guy. Love this show.! So hilarious! Stewie is my favorite love his accent."
-- PARIS HILTON's Twitter update, shortly after being arrested for cocaine possession in Las Vegas early Saturday morning.
Celebrity Camp for Flood Relief, 28 Aug 2010 (1st Day Pictures)
Photos Courtesy: Ahmad Hyatt
Celebrity Camp – An appeal to help those in desperate need
Location: Mall of Lahore
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The changing trends in telecom advertisements
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British govt approached for show thrower extradition
LAHORE: The interior ministry is making efforts for the extradition of Shamim Khan who claimed to have hurled shoe at President Asif Ali Zardari during his address to party men in Birmingham early this
Pakistan Cricket team's match fixing Scandal full story with videos and pictures
Pakistan Cricket team's match fixing news. Another embarassing moment for Pakistan.
Match-fixer pockets £150k as he rigs England Test at Lord’s
