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THE SOCCER RULES

2009-11-16T16:15:00.002+05:30

In the beginning of the 19th century, a people's game that has been around ever since medieval times started becoming more and more popular in England: soccer. Back then soccer was played using ad-hoc pitches and most teams were formed either because they were part of the same village, organization, factory or whatnot.

Obviously, these guys were playing along to some basic soccer rules, but without a referee to enforce them, or clear specifications to these rules. For example, what would have been considered a foul in Liverpool might have been accepted as a fair tackle in London.

Since soccer sparks some pretty intense competition at times, playing it without a lot of strict rules and without a referee to enforce them caused serious troubles in mid 19th century England. Soccer fights became something that was seen as normal and they gave the game an aura of violence that in truth it didn't deserve.

By 1860, soccer clubs were already popping up in England, especially around London and they were becoming semi-professional, as the competition level started rising.

This caused most of the London clubs to meet in the Freemasons' Tavern in London on 26 October 1863, forming the Football Association (FA), which is still the governing soccer organization in England. They decided that they would need certain rules for the game of soccer if they were to keep on playing competitively.

By the second meeting on the 8th of December 1863, they decided to draw up the plans for the Laws of the Game, which is a sort of constitution holding all of the rules for soccer up till this date, with some modifications.

The 17 Rules for Soccer from the Laws of the Game

This soccer constitution that was the Laws of the Game now holds 17 specific key points that determine the rules of soccer. Let's go through each and explain them in more detail.

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1. The Field of Play
2. The Ball
3. The Number of Players
4. The Player's Equipment
5. The Referee
6. The Assistant Referees
7. The Duration of the Match
8. The Start and Restart of Play
9. Ball In and Out of Play
10. The Methods of Scoring
11. The Offside
12. Fouls and Misconduct
13. Free Kicks
14. Penalty Kicks
15. The Throw In
16. The Goal Kick
17. The Corner Kick

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Chiru youth performing yagam

2008-08-23T07:36:00.000+05:30

On the occasion of Chiranjeevi's 53rd birthday today, a big gathering of Chiru fans (Chiru Youth) have launched Lakshmi Narayana Yagam at Annamayyapuram near Hi-tech City. The priests performing the ritual said this yagam would be generally held for the social wellbeing of all. Meanwhile, a mega fan initiated Chandiyagam at Kanchi, though Chiru said personally he had nothing to do with the ritual.

Rajni-Murugudas film likely

2008-08-23T07:34:00.000+05:30

Superstar Rajnikanth is likely to do a film with Murugudas, before the regular shoot of his Robot with Shankar would start. In view of heavy graphic works and production schedules involved, the making is expected to run for about a year or even more. The performance of Rajni's Kuselan (Kathanayakudu) further led to regret on the part of the superstar. Murugudas told the media that he had put the proposal with Rajnikanth and waiting for his final nod. If everything goes well, this action film might roll in a couple of months, reports said. Murugudas' directed Ghazni with Aamir Khan is racing ahead for release in a few weeks.

Karunakaran with Ram, Tarun

2008-08-23T07:30:00.001+05:30

Director A. Karunakaran, whose latest film is Ullasanga Utsahanga, is going to direct a couple of films in the coming months. He told Idlebrain.com that he has prepared the subjects for heroes Ram and Tarun and the projects are likely to take off in the coming months. He also said that he looked forward to direct Pawan Kalyan again, and it might come into a reality soon. "I am waiting for the call from Kalyan babu," he said.

Ankit Pallavi & Friends on 4 September

2008-08-23T07:29:00.000+05:30

Hari Yelleti’s debut film Ankit Pallavi & Friends will be releasing all over the world on 4 September. This film features Nikhil (Happy Days fame) and Megha Burman in the main leads. Music scored by Vinu Thomas is already a hit. Malini Dasari is making her debut as cinematographer. This film is made on Innovision banner.

Chiru, Mahesh fans clash in Vizag

2008-08-23T07:28:00.001+05:30

One person was injured when the fan groups of actors Chiranjeevi and Mahesh Babu clashed at Prasad Gardens, Vizag, this morning. Chiru fans came to the venue to celebrate the birthday of their star and allegedly removed a cutout of Mahesh Babu there. Knowing this the group owing allegiance to Mahesh Babu arrived there leading to a tiff. The injured person was one Bujji, who was admitted to a nearby hospital. Some local Congress leaders called on him.

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2008-08-23T07:26:00.001+05:30

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Homam premiere at INOX

2008-08-21T11:28:00.000+05:30

JD Chakri’s debut film Homam is all set for a worldwide release on 28 August. This film will be premiered on 27 August evening in INOX multiplex of Vijayawada. Interesting this premiere is not a typical filmy premiere where all the personalities from film nagar are invited. This premiere is for the common movie lovers of Vijayawada who would like to get the undue advantage of watching Homam as day ahead of others. This film is in buzz because Dil Raju bought the film throughout AP.

Credit card invitations for Yuvatha

2008-08-21T11:27:00.002+05:30

Yuvatha is Nikhil’s (Happy Days hero) third film. The credit card size music launch invitations are creating buzz for their unique design. There invitation cards are printed on the material that is generally used for credit/debit cards. The music will be launched on the evening of 21 August in Zouk pub, Banjara Hills. This film is made on Worth Watching Entertainments banner. Nikhil’s second film Ankit Pallavi & Friends will be released in the next month.

Another director from Just Yellow

2008-08-21T11:27:00.001+05:30

After Chandra Sekhar Yeleti, another director is being introduced from Just Yellow team. Sankranthi Chandra Sekhar who worked for films like Aithe and Amma Cheppindi will be making a debut now. The pooja ceremony of the same was performed by Urmila Gunnam recently. Raja Sekhar will also produce this film on ‘My Friends Creations’ with the help of his NRI friends in USA. This film deals with how the software culture changed the texture of the society in AP. The story deals around 9 characters. There will be four male leads and three female leads. This film will go to floors in the last week of September.

Petition against Chiru's Tirupati meet

2008-08-21T11:24:00.000+05:30

A Tirupati-based voluntary organization today filed a petition in the Supreme Court, seeking its intervention to stop holding of a public meeting by actor-turned politician Chiranjeevi in pilgrim town Tirupati on August 26th. The petition alleged that as per the Environmental Protection Act, arranging of public meetings is not allowed at the proposed venue, Avilala cheruvu in the town. In this connection, advocate from Chiranjeevi had filed a counter petition. The honorable court is expected to take up hearing in this matter on Thursday, reports said.

Chiru is next CM, says Pawan Kalyan

2008-08-21T11:23:00.002+05:30

Pawan Kalyan, who graced the NRI meet in Hyderabad, said that Chiranjeevi is going to be the next Chief Minister. Replying to a media query, he said he was in no doubt to say that Chiranjeevi having won the hearts of the people of Andhra Pradesh would win the power also. Brimming with confidence, the actor raised his thumbs and gestured to the gathering.

Don't come to Hyd on 22: Chiru to fans

2008-08-21T11:23:00.001+05:30

Megastar-turned politician Chiranjeevi today appealed to the fans not to come to Hyderabad on August 22nd, his birthday. He said that he would be meeting all of them at Tirupati on August 26th and would be continuously with them thereafter. "On the request of my family members, I want to celebrate this year's birthday with them. I hope you will all understand me and cooperate with this," Chiru said. He sought them to take up social service activities that day to gesture their love and affection towards him.

Dil Raju proposes to JD Chakri

2008-08-21T11:22:00.003+05:30

Producer Dil Raju said JD Chakri proved his mettle as a director with him. Talking to reporters at Homam's production office, Hyderabad, Dil Raju said" "I am ready to produce a film in the direction of Chakri. But, I told him to prepare a romantic subject. Going by my experience, somehow, I am not confident with action films. But, I have some authority with love subjects. As and when he comes, I will launch the film."

Sheep rearing moves Chiru's fan

2008-08-21T11:22:00.001+05:30

Madhu, a Telugu NRI and megafan from Bristol, drew the attention of Dr. Mitra, Chiru's political advisor, at the NRI conclave held Monday night at Novotel, Hyderabad. The fan tried to give a pictorial description of rural poverty in Andhra Pradesh. "I was returning to Hyderabad from Karimnagar after participating in the rally organized by fans there. By the road side, I saw a 70-year-old man rearing a flock of sheep. He was running after them on rocks and thorns. I felt very bad. I felt like weeping. What's this? Why should an old man rear sheep and cattle? I want to change this. I believe only Chiru can bring change that I want." Dr. Mitra assured him that a scientific study would be launched as how the old people could be helped in all aspects of health, food and decent living, particularly in the rural areas.

MaxPayne Official Trailer

2008-08-21T11:12:00.000+05:30

Max Payne is an upcoming action film based on the 2001 video game of the same name. The film is directed by John Moore and stars Mark Wahlberg in the titular role. The film is scheduled to be released on October 17, 2008.

Max Payne (Mark Wahlberg) is a cop whose family and partner are brutally murdered. He embarks on a maverick path, venturing into the underworld to find those responsible for the murders. Payne finds that he faces enemies from beyond the natural world and that he will be betrayed

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3 boxers mirror India's Olympic hopes

2008-08-21T11:10:00.001+05:30

BEIJING (AP) -- Even at his lowest sporting moment, Akhil Kumar was buoyed by love for his unrelated brothers.

The bantamweight had just botched an opportunity to clinch India's first Olympic boxing medal, losing in an upset to a young, inexperienced Moldovan opponent. Yet Akhil knew his reaction would affect his two teammates who still must fight - two longtime friends from the same hometown with the same dreams of rewriting India's dismal Olympic history.

JACQUES DEMARTHON/Getty Images India's Akhil Kumar (L) fell to Moldova's Veaceslav Gojan, 10-3.
So for Vijender Kumar and Jitender Kumar, Akhil kept his shaved head high. "I cannot be unhappy, because I feel so strongly that my teammates will do what I couldn't," Akhil said. The trio aren't related, but their bond is something thicker than blood. They're all from Bhiwani, a quiet city of about 130,000 in northern India with an unusual cluster of boxing clubs in a nation obsessed with cricket and fairly uninterested in any Olympic sport. "I hate cricket," said Vijender, the 22-year-old middleweight with a head of wavy Bollywood-star hair. "I don't like the traditional Indian sports. I hope our boxing here will make more people like it instead of cricket." India took notice when Akhil beat world champion bantamweight Sergey Vodopyanov of Russia last week - on India's independence day, no less. Vijender and Jitender followed up with preliminary-round victories that were remarkable for a team with such limited experience and low expectations. Although Akhil failed in his chance to make history for a country with 1.1 billion people and just 16 total Olympic medals, 11 of them in hockey, India's five-man boxing team is breaking ground with every punch. "They are all lions," said their coach, Gurbakhsh Sandhu. "I am very proud of these boxers. Every victory has been an amazing thing." The 30-year-old Akhil, with his extra experience and a fearless, sometimes foolhardy fighting style, seems to be the classic alpha-male athlete. Wide-eyed Jitender, who relies heavily on Akhil's advice and inspiration, is also a bit technically imprecise, while Vijender might be the most talented of the three. The trio's success in such an aggressively macho sport long dominated by hulking Eastern Europeans and impossibly smooth Cubans seems to give an extra thrill to the Indian fans who wave flags, and the reporters who cheer wildly with each successful combination. Though Indian journalists and sports officials bemoan their nation's lack of corporate sponsorship and governmental investment in Olympic sports, the boxers realize the best way to get attention is to win. India's interest in the Olympics was piqued last week when Abhinav Bindra, a 25-year-old maker of computer game controllers and a friend of the boxers, won the 10-meter air rifle competition to earn India's first gold medal in an individual sport. Bindra was hailed throughout his nation, welcomed home as a hero and nominated by his mother as India's most eligible bachelor. One of his first blog posts was titled, "Monkey off my back!!!!!!!!" Bindra also wrote in support of India's fighters, and another blog entry expressed most Indian athletes' thoughts about the nation's lack of Olympic commitment. "It is important for India to do better at Olympic sport as these are the true measure of a nation's sporting depth," Bindra wrote. "The joy that the nation feels at my win is humbling. I just wish that this is repeated more and more often. With our depth of talent and expanse of people, I firmly believe India can be a world-class sporting power." Bindra called for better corporate backing and governmental commitment to Olympic sports, a desire echoed by Akhil while he was still recovering from his loss. "We should start thinking about the 2012 Olympics right now," Akhil said. "We are thinking about the 2010 Commonwealth Games, but we never think about the Olympics. It is when India failed to qualify in hockey that we came to (realize) there is something called Olympics. Why is China coming up so fast in sports? Because they prepare well ahead." Akhil took a step back, rubbed his head and smiled. "Now I am getting aggressive," he said. "I better go." He'll be back at Workers' Gymnasium on Wednesday when Jitender takes on Russian flyweight Georgy Balakshin, likely the gold medal favorite in their weight class. Vijender will fight 90 minutes later in the last bout of the quarterfinals in a much more favorable matchup against Ecuador's Carlos Gongora. Perhaps both will lose, Akhil realizes, and India will wait four more years for a boxing medal. But his younger brothers don't think so. "This time I will certainly win, to settle old scores," Jitender said. "And when I win the medal, it will be for Akhil."

Kandasamy -Vikram & Shreya Hot Trailor view online

2008-08-21T11:08:00.000+05:30

Movie: Kandasaamy
Cast: Chiyaan Vikram, Shriya, Vivek, Raghuvaran
Music: Devi Sri Prasad
Director: Hari
Producer: Kalaipuli S. Thanu
Year: 2008

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2008-08-21T11:06:00.000+05:30

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2008-08-20T22:50:00.000+05:30

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2008-08-20T22:49:00.000+05:30

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