Floyd Mayweather Jr tops the list of the top paid athletes
July 18th, 2012 - 7:38 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York City, July 18 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Floyd Mayweather Jr has now topped the list of the best paid athletes. Since the list began in 8 years earlier, in 2012, the top ... Read more...
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Rs.380 mn fraud in Benazir Park construction
May 5th, 2012 - 5:21 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, May 5 (IANS) The authorities in Pakistan have filed a case against 22 officials for their alleged involvement in corruption of over Rs. 380 million (over $4 million) in ... Read more...
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Suzlon Energy to set up wind turbines in Africa
May 25th, 2011 - 6:10 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 25 (IANS) India's wind turbine manufacturing major Suzlon Energy Wednesday said it has signed a contract with African Clean Energy Development (ACED) for supply and construction of 76 ... Read more...
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Williams lifts level to keep 14-match win streak alive
March 31st, 2010 - 5:05 am ICT by IANS
Miami, March 31 (DPA) Three-time Miami Masters winner Venus Williams assured herself of a return to the world number three ranking after defeating Poland's sixth seed Agnieszka Radwanska 6-3, 6-1 in ... Read more...
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Clijsters wins battle of Belgium in Brisbane final
January 9th, 2010 - 9:17 pm ICT by IANS
Brisbane, Jan 9 (DPA) Kim Clijsters won the battle of Belgium Saturday as the reigning US Open champion started 2010 with a defeat of rival Justine Henin 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (8-6) ... Read more...
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Haas ends Asian absence with opening Shanghai win
October 13th, 2009 - 6:29 pm ICT by IANS
Shanghai, Oct 13 (DPA) Tommy Haas played an Asian match for the first time in more than two years, defeating compatriot Benjamin Becker 7-6 (7-5), 6-4 Tuesday to advance into the ... Read more...
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Aretha Franklin tops worst dressed celebrities poll
February 22nd, 2008 - 4:47 pm ICT by admin
London, Feb 22 (ANI): Queen of soul Aretha Franklin aced out Kylie Minogue and Kate Moss to bag the top spot in the worst-dressed celebrities poll, conducted by animal rights group PETA.Franklin ... Read more...
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Barack Obama bags Best Spoken Word Album Grammy
February 11th, 2008 - 3:56 pm ICT by admin
London, Feb 11 (ANI): U.S. presidential hopeful Barack Obama aced out former presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter for Best Spoken Word Album title in the 2008 Grammy Awards.The Democratic presidential candidate ... Read more...
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