Cuban hurdler Robles wants nothing but gold at London
February 9th, 2012 - 4:40 pm ICT by IANS
Havana, Feb 9 (IANS) Cuban runner and world record holder in the 110-metre hurdles Dayron Robles has said his objective in the London Olympics is "nothing but to win the ... Read more...
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Vietnam to host London 2012 soccer qualifying playoffs
January 27th, 2012 - 9:06 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 27 (IANS) The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Competitions Committee has confirmed Vietnam as the neutral venue for the playoff round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2012 ... Read more...
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IGNOU celebrates World Hindi Day
January 11th, 2012 - 7:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) celebrated the World Hindi Day with competitions and contests, an official said Wednesday.Celebrated annually Jan 10, the World ... Read more...
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77,000 kg narcotics seized in Pakistan
January 8th, 2012 - 9:05 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 8 (IANS) Pakistan's Anti Narcotics Forces (ANF) said it seized a total of 77,865 kg of narcotics from different parts of the country last year.Of the contraband items ... Read more...
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Quitting T20 made me a better player: Clarke
January 6th, 2012 - 8:16 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 6 (IANS) Australia captain Michael Clarke says his decision to retire from T20 cricket at the start of 2011 has made him a better player in the ... Read more...
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Athletic’s Oscar de Marcos pens new deal
January 5th, 2012 - 5:07 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Jan 5 (IANS) Athletic Club Bilbao confirmed they have reached agreement with midfielder Oscar de Marcos to extend his contract until the end of June 2016.The 22-year-old De Marcos ... Read more...
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Villas-Boas insists he won’t be fired by Abramovich
November 21st, 2011 - 5:40 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 21 (IANS) Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas reacted angrily after his team's 1-2 loss to Liverpool Sunday night at Stamford Bridge and insisted that he wouldn't be fired by ... Read more...
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Bolt, Pearson named IAAF athletes of the year
November 13th, 2011 - 5:27 pm ICT by IANS
Monaco, Nov 13 (IANS) Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt and Australia's Sally Pearson, the world 100m hurdles champion, were named IAAF athletes of the year here.Bolt, the Olympic 100-metre champion, wins ... Read more...
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National Wrestling Championship from Oct 14
October 5th, 2011 - 6:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) The 56th Senior Free Style, Greco Roman Style, and 14th Female National Wrestling Championships will be held at Nandini Nagar, in Gonda district of Uttar ... Read more...
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Must-win game for Chennai Super Kings
October 3rd, 2011 - 1:53 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Oct 3 (IANS) The law of averages has probably caught up with the Chennai Super Kings who, after winning three T20 competitions back to back, face the prospect of ... Read more...
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Toll in US air show accident rises to 10
September 20th, 2011 - 11:24 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 20 (IANS/EFE) The toll in last week's air show accident in Reno, Nevada, rose to 10 after the death of another seriously injured victim, a media report said.The ... Read more...
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Joey Chestnut wins the bratwurst eating contest
September 19th, 2011 - 7:37 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Cincinnati, Sept 19 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Renowned eating guru Joey "Jaws" Chestnut has won the first ever Pepto-Bismol Bratwurst Eating Championship. The contest was held on Saturday at Oktoberfest- Zinzinnati. For gulping down ... Read more...
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Aditi leads in Malaysia Open junior golf, Indian team on top
September 14th, 2011 - 5:27 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, Sep 14 (IANS) Bangalore's Aditi Ashok continued with her exploits as she brought home a creditable card of 73, that gave the mixed Indian team the first place ... Read more...
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New Zealand replace India as hosts of 2011 Champions Trophy
September 13th, 2011 - 3:14 pm ICT by IANS
Lausanne, Sep 13 (IANS) The FIH Tuesday announced that New Zealand will replace India as the hosts of the the 2011 edition of the men's Champions Trophy hockey tournament, which ... Read more...
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Women’s ex-captain in running for CA’s top post
August 20th, 2011 - 3:29 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Aug 20 (IANS) Belinda Clark, Australia's most successful women cricketer and captain, has emerged as one of the front runners for Cricket Australia's (CA) newly created post of cricket ... Read more...
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Sheffield Shield to be played under twilight
August 17th, 2011 - 9:41 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Aug 17 (IANS) Eight Sheffield Shield matches will be played in twilight time slots as per Cricket Australia's (CA) new domestic cricket schedule released Wednesday.
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Baldini to take over as Roma’s general manager
July 14th, 2011 - 9:21 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 14 (IANS) Franco Baldini, who worked as general manager of the England soccer team with coach Fabio Capello for the last three years, will return to take charge ... Read more...
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Dhaka varsity turns 90
July 2nd, 2011 - 1:25 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, July 2 (IANS) Dhaka University, one of the oldest institutions for higher education in Bangladesh, has turned 90.Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Indian scientist Satyendra Nath Bose and Nobel ... Read more...
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Hayden support 10-team World Cup, says it is for premium sides
June 16th, 2011 - 1:40 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 16 (IANS) Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden feels that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken the right decision in cutting down to ten the number of participating ... Read more...
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Surrey signs fast bowler Dirk Nannes
May 27th, 2011 - 8:07 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, May 27 (IANS) Australian pace bowler Dirk Nannes has joined Surrey for this season's English domestic Twenty20 tournament, the county announced Thursday.Nannes, 35, with 134 wickets is the leading-wicket ... Read more...
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New cars to have black box under new law
May 25th, 2011 - 7:56 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, May 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) New media reports suggest that new cars will be required to have black boxes installed in them from next month. The issue of installing black boxes ... Read more...
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Golf ball that won’t slice released
May 11th, 2011 - 10:33 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, May 11 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The dream golf ball of every golfer has been released. The new golf ball on 75 percent of the time goes exactly where it is expected ... Read more...
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A women’s only fest in Peshawar
May 6th, 2011 - 12:47 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, May 6 (IANS) A three-day social and cultural event for women began in Peshawar Friday.The festival, called `Huner-i-Hawwa', will have music, delicious food and innovative games.The Tourism ... Read more...
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Ferguson backs Man U’s ‘collective unit’ to overcome ‘Ronaldo’ factor
April 30th, 2011 - 5:51 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 30(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson reckons that the collective strength of his team has enabled them to overcome the loss of Cristiano Ronaldo and put the club ... Read more...
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Berbatov could be leaving Man U for Seville
April 21st, 2011 - 5:40 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 21(ANI): Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov could possibly move to Spanish club Sevilla in a cut-price 12 million pound deal.According to the Sun, Berbatov's contract will run out next ... Read more...
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Best bartender competition comes to India
April 5th, 2011 - 8:08 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Do you enjoy concocting and serving drinks? Here's some good news for you - this entertainment hub of India will host the finale of Diageo Reserve ... Read more...
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Delhi-born Canadian cricket captain regrets World Cup exclusion
April 5th, 2011 - 5:54 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, April 5 (IANS) Delhi-born Canadian cricket team captain Ashish Bagai is dismayed at the exclusion of associate members, including Canada and Ireland, from the next two World Cups by ... Read more...
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Constant evolution alone will popularise cricket: Dave Richardson
April 2nd, 2011 - 8:52 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Powerplays, the Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS) and free-hits have made 50-over cricket attractive and all these innovations have made the 2011 World Cup more exciting, ... Read more...
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International friendlies are ‘a waste of time’: Ferguson
March 29th, 2011 - 5:25 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 29(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has branded the concept of international friendlies "a waste of time".In the wake of England's wave of withdrawals ahead of today's friendly ... Read more...
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Fitter Rooney warns rivals of Man U’s Treble charge
March 17th, 2011 - 3:26 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 17 (ANI): Denying any rift with boss Alex Ferguson, ace striker Wayne Rooney has warned rivals that he feels fitter and stronger than ever as Manchester United goes for ... Read more...
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Arsenal fans told to pay more to watch team play
March 16th, 2011 - 4:30 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 16 (ANI): Arsenal fans will now have to pay 6.5 times more to watch their favorites play from next season, dealing another blow to them after team dismal performance ... Read more...
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High testosterone linked to men’s ability to ‘woo’ women
March 12th, 2011 - 12:36 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 12 (ANI): A new study has said that the old theory that men who are bold and self-assured with women are high on testosterone has some truth to it.The study ... Read more...
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UK athletes to miss out 2012 London Olympics’ opening ceremony
March 11th, 2011 - 5:17 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 11 (ANI): Britain's track athletes will not participate in the opening ceremony of next year's London Olympics.Spectators paying up to 2,012 pounds will be denied the chance of seeing athletes ... Read more...
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Fanatics tell Brit Muslim girl in Miss Universe competition to ‘rot in hell’
March 11th, 2011 - 2:58 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 11 (ANI): A girl, who hopes to become the first Muslim to represent UK at the Miss Universe competition, has revealed that religious zealots, who are against her competing, ... Read more...
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UK’s first Muslim Miss Universe entrant told to rot in hell
March 11th, 2011 - 2:03 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar. 11 (ANI): Great Britain's first Muslim Miss Universe entrant, Shanna Bukhari, has revealed that religious zealots told her to rot in hell when she decided to compete in the ... Read more...
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