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No Plans for ‘ZNMD’ Sequel Yet: Zoya
Director Zoya Akhtar is happy with the appreciation coming from all quarters for her film “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara,” but she insists that a sequel to the film is not happening immediately.
Aishwarya Rai’s Shape the Subject of Intense Debate
The shape which Aishwarya Rai is in five months after her pregnancy has generated unusual public interest, with the Bachchan bahu coming in for some criticism for the “oodles of weight” gained by the actress.
Saawan Kumar, Rajesh Roshan Launch Song
Lyricist-filmmaker Saawan Kumar launched his next production, “Baniye Ki Moonchh,” with the recording of a song at Krishna Studio here Apr.15. The cast will be announced soon.
Mt. Madonna ‘Ramayana’ Returns to San Jose
The energetic and talented students of the Mount Madonna School are presenting their 34th annual performance of “Ramayana!” — featuring an original score and a cast of 200 players — at the Mexican Heritage Theater June 8-10.
Model Nina Manuel Named ‘Antiquity Whiskey’ Ambassador
American United Beer & Spirits has signed Indian model and television personality Nina Manuel to represent Antiquity Whiskey in the United States.
CMU Team Win $1 Million Hult Global Case Challenge
Ketaki Desai and her team of Master of Public Management students from Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College recently won a $1 million global case competition.
Nine Indian Americans Listed on Forbes ‘Midas 100’
Nine Indian Americans were listed on Forbes magazine’s annual ranking of 100 dealmakers with the “Midas Touch” — venture capitalists who have made investments in start-up companies that are producing good returns.
Obama Campaign Accuses Romney of Outsourcing Jobs to India
The Obama campaign has stoked a controversy with its new ad accusing presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney of outsourcing jobs to India when he was the Massachusetts governor, contrary to the president's stand during his maiden visit to New Delhi.
Virginia Tech Prof Honored with Award for Int’l Outreach
Dr. Akshay Sharma, an assistant professor in the School of Architecture + Design at Virginia Tech, was recently honored with the 2012 Alumni Award for Excellence in International Outreach.
Notorious Canadian Gangster Killed in Drive-by Shooting
A high-profile British Columbia gangster, who served prison time for running an international heroin and cocaine smuggling ring, was gunned down May 2, in front of his parents’ home in south Vancouver, Canada.
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    It is tempting, especially for the administrators of the game, to portray the cricketer as evil. After all, it would deflect attention from their own failures. But that would be a shame. For, the men who run the game in the country — seen as equally

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