Police booth, bus set afire in Delhi (Lead)
September 2nd, 2012 - 11:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) A mob set a police booth and a DTC bus on fire here Sunday evening and police fired bullets in the air to control them, ... Read more...
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54 policemen killed in Karachi in 2012
September 2nd, 2012 - 4:37 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, Sep 2 (IANS) A total of 54 policemen have become victims of "target killings" here in the Pakistani port city this year, Dawn reported Sunday.In the latest incident ... Read more...
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Speeding bikers hit Delhi cop, four held
July 23rd, 2012 - 9:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) A Delhi traffic policeman was injured here in an attempt to stop a group of 30 speeding bikers, police said Monday. Four people were arrested.Gajender ... Read more...
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Bikers ride with Mandela’s message in Delhi
July 19th, 2012 - 2:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Over 150 volunteers celebrated the 94th birthday of renowned South African anti-aparthied activist Nelson Mandela by riding on their motorcycles through the capital and spreading ... Read more...
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Special children celebrate Nelson Mandela Day (With image)
July 18th, 2012 - 8:37 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 18 (IANS) Around 50 visually impaired children from a reputed Mumbai school Wednesday celebrated the 94th birthday of South African freedom icon Nelson Mandela with musical performances and ... Read more...
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High-speed crash kills three bikers in UP
July 18th, 2012 - 4:44 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, July 18 (IANS) Three youngsters were killed early Wednesday when their motorcycles crashed into each other while they were racing at high speeds in Uttar Pradesh's Achalganj town in ... Read more...
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65 bikers roar off on Himalayan odyssey
June 23rd, 2012 - 4:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The ninth Royal Enfield Himalayan Odyssey was flagged off here Saturday with 65 riders scheduled to cover 2,700 km over a period of 16 days ... Read more...
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Russian bikers held in Iraq for spying
May 24th, 2012 - 8:12 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, May 24 (IANS) Four Russian bikers travelling through Iraq have been arrested on charges of spying in the country, and face up to 10 years in jail if found ... Read more...
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Attack on judges: Delhi lawyers observe strike
May 18th, 2012 - 4:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Protesting the attack on three judges by bike-borne men in yet another incident of road rage in the capital, lawyers in all the six district ... Read more...
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Attack on judges: Lawyers threaten strike Friday
May 17th, 2012 - 11:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) To protest an attack on three Delhi judges by four bikers in a road rage incident in south Delhi, lawyers at the Saket district courts ... Read more...
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Road rage: Three judges attacked in Delhi (Lead)
May 17th, 2012 - 10:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) In yet another case of road rage in the capital, four young men on two motorbikes Thursday viciously attacked three judges, leaving one of them ... Read more...
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86 rogue bikers penalised in Delhi
May 14th, 2012 - 5:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Delhi traffic police fined 86 bikers, some under the influence of alcohol, for dangerous driving and performing stunts around India Gate Sunday night, an ... Read more...
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Petrol prices in Goa plunge
April 2nd, 2012 - 2:36 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, April 2 (IANS) Petrol prices in Goa have dropped down to Rs.54.96 since Monday, the cheapest in the country, an official said.Long queues were witnessed at most petrol ... Read more...
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Cycling to work? Growing movement to tackle mobility crisis (Feature)
March 25th, 2012 - 11:18 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Cycling to work may soon become a reality in Delhi, and not just for the poor. With pollution and shrinking roadspace, the capital is under ... Read more...
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E. Ahamed’s relative stabbed
March 15th, 2012 - 10:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) A 42-year-old relative of Minister of State for External Affairs E. Ahamed was stabbed here by unidentified motorcyle-borne mobile phone snatchers, police said Thursday.Ajmal Edappagath, ... Read more...
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No helmet, no petrol in Ranchi
January 31st, 2012 - 2:55 pm ICT by IANS
Ranchi, Jan 31 (IANS) If you drive into a Ranchi petrol station on your two-wheeler without a helmet, be prepared to be refused fuel.To ensure the safety of bikers, the ... Read more...
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Two killed as bikers torch shop
January 28th, 2012 - 11:21 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Jan 28 (IANS) A bikers' gang burnt down a garment shop, killing two of the three co-owners, in Maharashtra's Pune city, police said Saturday.According to police, 8-10 bikers came ... Read more...
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Kolkata police ‘humming’ Kolaveri to rein in errant bikers
December 27th, 2011 - 2:30 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Dec 27 (IANS) Smitten by the national rage "Kolaveri Di" sung by south Indian film star Dhanush, the Kolkata traffic police is literally humming 'Why this herogiri di?' these ... Read more...
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At risk: Delhi bikers with need for speed (Feature)
September 27th, 2011 - 5:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Till some years ago, 23-year-old Jayant Verma was a compulsive thrill seeker and the member of a biking gang in Delhi. Performing dangerous stunts and ... Read more...
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Double for Rajini in motorcycle championship
September 4th, 2011 - 10:58 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Sep 4 (IANS) Krishnan Rajini (Moto-Rev India) survived a strong challenge from Preethi Racing?s Deepak Ravikumar to achieve a double in the Group A (600cc) class in the FMSCI ... Read more...
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Two held for snatching cop’s chain
August 29th, 2011 - 11:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Two bike-borne chain snatchers were arrested after they targeted a woman police constable in west Delhi, police said Monday.Jitender Bhardwaj, 20, and Hemant, 19, were ... Read more...
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Thousands march in Mumbai for Hazare
August 21st, 2011 - 7:47 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Braving the rains, tens of thousands marched through India's commercial capital Mumbai in support of fasting activist Anna Hazare's call for an effective anti-corruption legislation.Shouting slogans ... Read more...
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Chennai continues to rally in support of Anna (Lead)
August 20th, 2011 - 6:57 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Aug 20 (IANS) The fifth day of the agitation Saturday in support of Anna Hazare's demand for a stronger Lokpal bill was marked by continued fasts, a procession, a ... Read more...
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Mahindra riders make top-15 finish in Czech Moto GP
August 14th, 2011 - 11:48 pm ICT by IANS
Brno (Cezch Republic), Aug 14 (IANS) India's Mahindra Racing bikers made top-15 finishes for the second time in the season, with Danny Webb at 12th place and Marcel Schrotter at ... Read more...
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Motorcycle helmets could make you hard of hearing
July 31st, 2011 - 4:43 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 31 (IANS) Motorcycle helmets may be protecting bikers' brains but they could also be leaving them vulnerable to hearing loss.
Kennedy O. Adetifa, M. Carley, N. Holt and ... Read more...
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Robin Williams pulled over for biking
April 20th, 2011 - 9:08 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, April 20 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Robin Williams in an interview with “The View” said it pays to be famous. He said he was once stopped by two cops while driving his ... Read more...
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People partied on streets to celebrate India’s World Cup win
April 3rd, 2011 - 5:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Be it celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan or IT professionals or common citizens - people all over the country hit the streets Saturday night to ... Read more...
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Bikers snatch IANS journalist’s gold chain
March 25th, 2011 - 8:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Two men on a motorcycle snatched a gold chain from an IANS journalist near her office in Green Park in south Delhi Friday afternoon.Senior Correspondent ... Read more...
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Bikers crush two people in Delhi
March 22nd, 2011 - 8:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) An 80-year-old man and a handicapped beggar were killed by speeding mobike-riders in separate incidents here, police said Tuesday.In the first case, a speeding biker ... Read more...
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Mumbai hosts motorbike rally to spread awareness about safe sex, safe driving
December 26th, 2010 - 7:25 pm ICT by ANI
By RitvickMumbai, Dec.26 (ANI): People participated in a motorbike rally in Mumbai to spread awareness about safe sex and safe driving among the youth on Sunday.The participants in the rally said safe ... Read more...
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Zee’s food channel set to go on air Thursday
December 7th, 2010 - 8:30 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 7 (IANS) Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) Tuesday announced the launch of India's first 24-hour food channel Zee Khana Khazana, which will go on air Thursday."We are here today, because ... Read more...
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Safer doesn’t necessarily mean slower when it comes to road safety
December 1st, 2010 - 2:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 1 (ANI): A new British research has shown that safer doesn't necessarily mean slower and formal advanced training for bikers can demonstrate improved safety on our roads.The aim of ... Read more...
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All-India mobike expedition to promote safe riding
November 24th, 2010 - 9:45 pm ICT by IANS
Manali, Nov 24 (IANS) Twenty motorcyclists from four cities, jointly covering a distance of 24,000 km over the next 30 days, hope to promote safe riding practices in India, an official said ... Read more...
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Spate of crimes against jewellers in Agra
November 2nd, 2010 - 12:22 am ICT by IANS
Agra, Nov 1 (IANS) The recent spate of crimes targeting Agra's jewellers has left businessmen dealing in the yellow metal here worried.Three bikers looted 35 kg of silver from two jewellers in ... Read more...
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Chilean Miners Emerge Wearing Oakley Sunglasses
October 14th, 2010 - 8:51 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez,
Oct 14, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The 33 Chilean miners who had been trapped for 69 days after a cave in, have been successfully rescued. They came out from the dark wearing ... Read more...
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