Girl Dies on Flight

11-year-old Anna Sunny Christy of Pathanamthitta, who had been undergoing treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi, died on board the New Delhi-Kochi Air India flight on Wednesday night. She was being taken to the Amrutha Institute of Medical Sciences at Kochi.
 

P.T. Usha Against Hosting F1 race

Former sprint queen P T Usha says hosting the Grand Prix is nothing but a "criminal waste" of money. "I feel very bad because such hi-fi business has nothing to do with 99 per cent of Indians. It is a criminal waste (of money). First, Twenty20 cricket spoiled the spirit of Indian sports, and now here comes another avatar which will mostly attract corporate money, who (corporates) rarely spend for sports promotion. Only God can save the Indian sports," Usha said.

Meanwhile, top shooter Gagan Narang said he is happy with F1 coming to India, but it is  disappointing if the event is restricted to only the rich and affluent. "Let's face it that the sport is not for everyone. Only people with money will have the access. It has to be marketed well. I have heard from Indian friends abroad that turning up for Indian GP is more expensive than Singapore GP. That beats the purpose," Narang said.

Organisers Jaypee Sports International (JPSI) have spent about Rs 2000 crore to build the state-of-the-art Buddh International Circuit and to get the F1 licence to host the race.

Election Commission's Notice to P.C.george

The Central Election Commission served notice to Kerala Government's Chief Whip P.C. George on holding two posts simultaneously.This in response to a complaint lodged by former MP Sebastian Paul that George is holding posts of both MLA and Chief Whip at the same time.

Kiliroor Sex Scandal: No evidence of conspiracy

A CBI court in thiruvananthapuram said that there was no evidence of conspiracy in the Kiliroor sex scandal case. The chargesheet does not say that the VIPs and the accused persons conspired together in the case.Nobody has given any statement in this regard either. And hence the subject will not be considered by the court.

KARTHI - MARRIAGE

Srividhya's assets for Chalachitra Akademi

The assets of late actress Srividhya will be donated to the Chalachitra Akademi- Minister K B Ganesh Kumar, who is in-charge of her charitable Society, said while inaugurating the 5th death anniversary celebrations and the award function. The Srividhya award, instituted by the Srividya Charitable Society, for best actress was given to Swetha Menon by Ganesh Kumar.Mohanlal, KPAC Lalita, director Ranjith, Sureshkumar,Vayalar Madhavankutty and others participated.

Mamata - `Boss' of Dileep

Dileep will play the role of an IT man from Kuttanaad in `My Boss' to be directed and scripted by Jithu Joseph. Mamata will be paired opposite Dileep. She would be acting as an Austrian origin lady. The film portrays the life of an IT professional in Mumbai and his lady boss. The movie will be produced by East Coast Vijayan under the banner of East Coast Communications. Salimkumar, Saikumar, Lena, Suresh Krishna and Valsala Menon are also part of the cast of this movie which will be shot in Mumbai and various locales in Kerala.