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Chidambaram cries foul, dismisses BCCI criticism for IPL shift

Chidambaram cries foul, dismisses BCCI criticism for IPL shiftNew Delhi, Mar 23 : Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Monday dismissed criticism made by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officials against the Central Government for moving the Indian Premier League (IPL) out of the country.

"I have read a number of statements of the IPL decision which obliquely criticise the Central Government. These statements require an answer. Some unwarranted comments also deserve a rejoinder," Chidambaram told a press conference here.

Mumbai attacks trial opens, militant says he is from Pakistan

Mumbai attacks trial opens, militant says he is from Pakistan New Delhi - The lone gunman captured during the Mumbai terrorist attacks told an Indian court Monday that he was from Pakistan and sought legal assistance from state authorities, news reports said.

In February, police formally filed charges against Ajmal Amir Kasab under sections of the Indian Penal Code including "murder and waging war" against India.

Olympic pandas return home after Beijing mission

Olympic pandas return home after Beijing missionNew Delhi, Mar 23 : A large number of well-wishers turned up at the Beijing Zoo to say good-bye to eight panda cubs who wrapped up their Olympic mission and returned home.

The pandas had been sent to Beijing Zoo from Sichuan province, southwest China, to bring extra cheer to visitors during the Beijing 2008 Olympics. The adorable cubs remained playful and naughty despite it being their last day in the capital.

Jennifer Aniston lends voice for a lamb story audio CD

Jennifer-AnistonNew Delhi, Mar 23 : Jennifer Aniston has lent her voice to an audio CD version of a children''s book, called ''Loukoumi''s Good Deeds'', which tells the story of a cuddly lamb.

The project holds a special place for the `Friends' star, as she got a chance to work alongside her father John Aniston, reports the China Daily.

"It is a wonderful story, plain and simple. She did it because she wanted to do it with her dad, as well as she loved the story," a representative for Jennifer said of her latest role.

Jessica Alba wants to give birth again

Jessice AlbaNew Delhi, Mar 23 : Hollywood actress Jessica Alba and her husband Cash Warren are planning to expand their brood.

The `Fantastic Four' star is "working overtime" to get pregnant for the second time, reports the China Daily.

"Jessica and Cash are working overtime to get pregnant," said a source.

"She and Cash are boasting that they love being parents and are determined to expand their family as soon as possible," the source added.

Jessica Alba wants to give birth again

Jessice AlbaNew Delhi, Mar 23 : Hollywood actress Jessica Alba and her husband Cash Warren are planning to expand their brood.

The `Fantastic Four' star is "working overtime" to get pregnant for the second time, reports the China Daily.

"Jessica and Cash are working overtime to get pregnant," said a source.

"She and Cash are boasting that they love being parents and are determined to expand their family as soon as possible," the source added.

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