Aamir Khan chooses 92.7 BIG FM to get feedback

Srinagar, June 30: India’s leading Radio Network and Broadcaster, 92.7 BIG FM had a special treat for its listeners across the country, when Bollywood heartthrob Aamir Khan dropped by at the Mumbai station to celebrate the successful rollout of talk show ‘Satyamev Jayate’.
 Aamir was looking to seek opinions and reactions from listeners across the country for the show and he chose to do this through the extensive 45 Station network of 92.7 BIG FM.
 Listeners of 92.7 BIG FM across the country got an opportunity to speak with Aamir himself and share feedback on the difference that the show has made, it said.
 “Engaging in conversations with listeners from across the tier II and III cities resulted in some interesting revelations, as listeners of the radio station shared their feedback on the show, the difference it has made personally to their lives and the society at large and also proactive recommendations of subjects that could be taken up on the show,” it said.
 Speaking on this occasion Khan said: “I am very happy to have this opportunity on 92.7 BIG FM to connect with my audiences. With Satyamev Jayate our endeavor has been to address key issues plaguing the nation, the show today has gone a long way in helping us get a firsthand feedback about the show, how it has impacted us and how the show can play a catalyst in bringing about the much required change in our society.

I want to be a singer: Veena Malik

Bollywood starlet and controversy queen Veena Malik, says she aspires to be a singer. The actor was in the city to attend a press conference for her latest film, Daal Mein Kuch Kaala Hai. Veena, who has been in the news for a string of controversies of late, says she’s ready for a fresh beginning.

Talking about her new flick, the Pakistani actor says, “The film is not a low-budget film, contrary to reports. I think it is has a good budget as it includes so many stars such as Shakti Kapoor, Jackie Shroff and many other big names.”

Talking about her item songs — Madam Malai and Mumbai Money Hai in the movie — Veena says, “Madam Malai is not an item song, it’s part of the story. Madam Malai is the character’s name in the film. So, I won’t consider calling Madam Malai an item song. In fact, none of the songs are item songs in the movie.” The film has been made by
Aanand Balraj.

When asked about her future assignments, Veena says she wants to be a singer. “I wish I could predict my future, as it has been very unpredictable. This movie is not the ultimate goal for me. I want to become a singer ultimately,” she says.

Veena speaks...

On the film
Though Daal Mein Kuch Kaala Hai s a comedy, there is lot of drama and also a message in the film

On her item song
Madam Malai is not an item song, it’s part of the story. Madam Malai is the character’s name in the film

On future roles
I can’t predict the future, as it has been very unpredictable. My ultimate goal is to become a singer.

Facebook, Twitter make girls 'appear more aggressive

LONDON: Are social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter changing the way girls speak and making them appear more aggressive?

Experts believe the language used by young women is becoming shorter, sharper and more "to the point", with less time to deliberate carefully over their words, The Telegraph reported Saturday.

The change, it is claimed, has resulted in teenage girls seeming curt, straightforward and even aggressive when speaking to one another and adults.

The adapted language is believed to be the result of quicker communication on Facebook, Twitter and in emails. It is more noticeable in girls than boys because they communicate more frequently, it is claimed.

Marie Clair, from the Plain English Campaign, told the Daily Mail newspaper the appearance of curtness is "not intentional", but pointed out the use of the internet meant youngsters had less time to choose their words carefully.

Sudhindra banned for life

T. Sudhindra became the third cricketer from India, after Mohammed Azharuddin and Ajay Sharma in 2000, to suffer a life ban for bringing the game into disrepute. The Madhya Pradesh and Deccan Chargers bowler was handed the punishment by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday after a Disciplinary Committee hearing at the Cricket Centre here. 

Sudhindra was held guilty of receiving money to spot fix a match in domestic cricket and given exemplary penalty. “He has been debarred for life, from playing any cricket matches conducted or authorised by the ICC, BCCI, or any affiliated unit of the Board,” said a media statement from the Board after the hearing.

Former India captain Azharuddin and all-rounder Ajay Sharma were banned for life in 2000 after an internal inquiry by K. Madhavan following the publication of a CBI report, found them guilty of match-fixing. Ajay Jadeja and Manoj Prabhakar were suspended for five years.

Sudhindra was caught on camera by India TV during a sting operation conducted before IPL 2012, agreeing to bowl a no-ball in an Indore league match.

The channel reporters posed as sports management company representatives and the footage was aired by the channel, showing what they claimed was a no-ball bowled by Sudhindra in the match. The BCCI decision bars Sudhindra from holding any position in any BCCI affiliated cricket association for life.

Shalabh Srivastava of Uttar Pradesh faces a five-year ban for agreeing to fix a match and negotiating with the reporters engaged in the sting operation. He was in Kings XI Punjab, but did not play any match in IPL-V.

One-year bans

Three others — Mohnish Mishra, Amit Yadav and Abhinav Bali — have been banned for one year from playing in BCCI or ICC events. Sudhindra, Mishra and Bali were given personal hearings by the Disciplinary Committee (N. Srinivasan, Arun Jaitley and Niranjan Shah) at the Cricket Centre. Srivastava and Yadav were linked up via teleconference.

The report presented before the Board committee by Ravi Sawani, Commissioner of Inquiry, was considered and after hearing out the players, the penalties were decided.

Apart from being debarred from playing in BCCI or ICC competitions for life, Sudhindra will not be entitled to monthly gratis, benevolent fund, benefit match or any other facility, in lieu of, the statement explains.

He was the highest wicket-taker in Ranji Trophy 2011-12 season with 40 wickets, bowling right-arm medium pace for Madhya Pradesh and later drafted into Deccan Chargers.

The five-year ban on Srivastava is for agreeing to bowl a no-ball against payment.

“He was held guilty of agreeing to fix a match and negotiating terms, even though no actual match/spot fixing took place,” the statement explained.

The Uttar Pradesh bowler, a member of the India under-19 World Cup-winning squad led by Mohd. Kaif, will also not be entitled to grants and other post-retirement benefits.

Mishra represented the national junior teams in the under-17 and 19 categories and averages 44.86 in first-class cricket for Madhya Pradesh and played for two IPL sides, Deccan Charges earlier, before being picked up by Sahara Pune Warriors. He was punished for disclosures about black money payment by IPL franchises to players.

Yadav, an all-rounder from Goa and playing for King’s XI Punjab, alleged that one match in IPL-IV was fixed.

In pics: Poonam Pandey gets raunchy for Euro finals

The wannabe model just can’t get enough of the attention. From releasing semi-nude pictures to raunchy videos to turning sex guru on Twitter, Poonam Pandey has tired it all. But, she is just not ready to let even a speck of attention pass by her unnoticed and the proof of which is her latest soccer obsession.

The controversy queen has been recently bitten by the EURO 2012 bug. And, such is her excitement that she has taken to Twitter to post minute by minute update of the event and has even taken it too far by predicting the winners of the day.

With Germany and Italy taking over each other in a close match, the model couldn’t contain her excitement and apprehension last night and asked on Twitter, “Who will win tonight germany vs italy ? ‪#euro2012”

And, with Italy making it to the finals, Poonam seems excited for the Sunday final. She tweeted a raunchy picture to express her happiness, “Who will win tonight germany vs italy ? ‪#euro2012”

She didn’t stop at this and posted two of her another raunchy pictures for fans. Well, soccer or no soccer, her fans seem to be enjoying every bit of her.