Italian Olympic debutants could spoil Vezzali’s London party
July 20th, 2012 - 2:54 pm ICT by IANS
Norcia (Italy), July 20 (IANS) Italian fencer Valentina Vezzali, who targets an unprecedented consecutive fourth individual foil gold at the London Olympics, could have her party spoiled by her purposeful ... Read more...
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Marcelinho an Olympic rookie at 37
July 16th, 2012 - 6:48 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, July 16 (IANS) He may be at an age when most elite athletes have retired, but Brazilian basketballer Marcelinho's Olympic career is only just beginning.The 37-year-old will ... Read more...
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Chinese women’s judo team making progress: Coach
July 10th, 2012 - 8:55 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, July 10 (IANS) The Chinese women's judo team is making progress before the upcoming London Olympic Games, head coach Fu Guoyi said here Tuesday."Our judokas are making some progress," ... Read more...
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Chinese judokas set sight on heavyweight classes
July 9th, 2012 - 8:49 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, July 9 (IANS) Chinese judokas may not be able to repeat their feat at the Beijing Olympic Games four years ago but should be capable of maintaining their hold ... Read more...
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Training important, not necessary: Ridhima Sud
July 4th, 2012 - 1:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Her acting skills were honed under the tutelage of Lary Moss, who even mentored Hollywood biggie Leonardo Di Caprio. Yet, actress Ridhima Sud, who ... Read more...
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Composer duo Anand-Milind back
April 25th, 2012 - 3:52 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Anand-Milind, who composed music for hits like "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak", "Anjaam" and "Dil", are making a comeback to Bollywood after six years with "Yeh Khula ... Read more...
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Nobbs happy with India’s 4-0 win over South Africa
January 17th, 2012 - 12:30 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Eight-time Olympic champions India warmed up for next month's Olympic qualifiers with a clinical 4-0 win over South Africa in the first of the five-match ... Read more...
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National Basketball: Tamil Nadu shock Railways
December 17th, 2011 - 9:43 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Dec 17 (IANS) Hosts Tamil Nadu came up with an inspired performance to upstage defending men's champions Indian Railways 82-69 to post their second consecutive win in the 62nd ... Read more...
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Process of getting back to top starts now: Dhoni
November 5th, 2011 - 4:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said the team has put behind its disastrous performance in England and is looking for a new start as ... Read more...
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Facebook inspires ‘Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge’ poster
September 5th, 2011 - 7:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) The blue homepage of social networking site Facebook has inspired the first look of Yash Raj Films' "Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge", a romantic comedy revolving ... Read more...
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Shiamak choreographs song for his student’s film
September 5th, 2011 - 7:36 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 5 (IANS) Ace choreographer Shiamak Davar is a proud teacher. His student, Shubh, is making his Bollywood debut as an actor and director with "Shakal Pe Mat Ja" ... Read more...
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I am happy with my bowling: R.P Singh
April 21st, 2011 - 1:45 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, April 21 (IANS) Kochi Tuskers Kerala pacer R.P. Singh Wednesday said he was happy with his bowling in the fourth season of the cash-rich Indian Premier League and ... Read more...
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Kochi Tuskers keen on Ganguly if Jayawardene leaves
April 20th, 2011 - 10:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) debutants Kochi Tuskers Kerala indicated Wednesday they could opt for former India captain Saurav Ganguly, who remained unsold in the players' ... Read more...
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Mishra stars in Pune Warriors’s win over Kochi Tuskers (Lead)
April 14th, 2011 - 1:47 am ICT by IANS
Navi Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Riding on a cameo from Mohnish Mishra, Pune Warriors maintained their unbeaten run in the battle of Indian Premier League (IPL) debutants with a four-wicket ... Read more...
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Played a maiden over after 10 years: Sehwag
April 10th, 2011 - 9:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Fiery pacer Lasith Malinga, who scythed through Delhi Daredevils batting in Mumbai Indian's eight wicket victory here Sunday, can rejoice at a rare feat. ... Read more...
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The Bollywood Debutants To Look Forward To In 2011
January 4th, 2011 - 9:56 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
The New Year has a lot in store for new faces to be launched in Bollywood and some of the names that are hot on every list are quite noteworthy.One ... Read more...
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Bollywood Debutants 2010: Making A Mark
December 28th, 2010 - 3:56 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Bollywood has seen the biggest ever debuts this year than ever before. Be it in the directorial sector or the field of new talent in the acting sphere there has been ... Read more...
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Bollywood doesn’t treat women like dolls: Freida Pinto
November 29th, 2010 - 3:57 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Nov 29 (IANS) Indian actress Freida Pinto, who made it to Hollywood after the Oscar winning "Slumdog Millionaire", says women are not treated like dolls in Bollywood and she is ... Read more...
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Director Vinayan slams Malayalam superstars
August 22nd, 2010 - 8:43 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 22 (IANS) Film director Vinayan, who has a running feud with one of the Malayalam film industry's leading organisations, Sunday slammed the reigning superstars and said they would lose their ... Read more...
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‘Peepli Live’, a thoughtful and comic look at Indian society: Aamir
July 30th, 2010 - 5:24 pm ICT by ANI
By JaferNew York, July 30 (ANI): Bollywood actor Aamir Khan promoted his upcoming film 'Peepli Live' in New York and said it is very funny and thought provoking."I really like ... Read more...
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George, Usman Khawaja likely to debut against Pak
July 20th, 2010 - 3:16 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Jul 20 (ANI): Pacer Peter George and batsman Usman Khawaja have outside chances of making their Test debuts as illness and injury dogged the Australian team's build-up for the second Test ... Read more...
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Lippi takes full responsibility for Italy’s ignominious World Cup exit
June 25th, 2010 - 2:50 pm ICT by ANI
Cape Town, June 25(ANI): Italy coach Marcello Lippi has taken full responsibility for his team's humiliating World Cup group stage exit.The defending champions lost 2-3 to World Cup debutants Slovakia, who qualified ... Read more...
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Titleholders Italy eliminated as Slovakia advance (Second Lead)
June 24th, 2010 - 11:49 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, June 24 (DPA) Reigning champions Italy were eliminated Thursday with a 2-3 loss to Slovakia, who used their first World Cup victory to advance to the Round of 16.
It ... Read more...
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Holders Italy eliminated, Slovakia advance with historic win (Lead)
June 24th, 2010 - 11:04 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, June 24 (DPA) For the first time in World Cup history, both finalists of the previous championship failed to advance from the first round as reigning champions Italy were eliminated from ... Read more...
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Waqar blames bowlers for letting Lankan batsmen off the hook
June 16th, 2010 - 12:49 pm ICT by ANI
Dambulla (Sri Lanka), Jun.16 (ANI): Pakistan coach Waqar Younis has blamed his bowlers for the 16-run defeat against Sri Lanka in the opening match of the Asia Cup here.Interacting with reporters ... Read more...
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Actor Aari On Cloud Nine
June 14th, 2010 - 4:39 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
June 14, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Ever witnessed a fitness trainer turn into a successful actor in Kollywood? Well, here's actor Aari standing out as an excellent illustration for it. With dreams ... Read more...
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Imran Opting For Debutant Directors?
June 7th, 2010 - 4:27 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
June 7, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Imran is currently awaiting the release of his latest film I Hate Love Story. The movie is scheduled for a release in early July this year. ... Read more...
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We cannot take Aghanistan lightly: Dhoni
April 29th, 2010 - 8:13 pm ICT by IANS
Gros Islet, April 29 (IANS) India might have been termed the favourites to win World Twenty20 but their captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is not taking their opening match against debutants Afghanistan ... Read more...
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Cook, Pietersen help England take complete command against Bangladesh
March 12th, 2010 - 7:40 pm ICT by ANI
Chittagong (Bangladesh), Mar 12(ANI): England skipper Alastair Cook scored an unbeaten century on his debut as Test captain and Kevin Pietersen hit 99 to help England reach an imposing 374-3 at stumps ... Read more...
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Crowning glory for India at 1975 Kuala Lumpur World Cup (Third of the series on Hockey World Cup)
February 16th, 2010 - 5:45 pm ICT by IANS
By Anand Philar
Third World Cup - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (March 1-19, 1975)Massive tropical storms, so typical of the region, delayed and deferred matches, there were venue shifts and an entire gamut ... Read more...
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Peterson third South African to hit debut century (Statistical Highlights)
February 14th, 2010 - 9:21 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Feb 14 (IANS) Alviro Peterson Sunday became the third South African batsman to score a century on debut.
Petersen, drafted into the playing XI after Mark Boucher was down with back spasm, ... Read more...
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PRINCE tuned in to surprise on Valentine’s Day!
February 13th, 2010 - 2:25 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Feb 13, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Kumar Taurani, MD of Tips Industries and Producer of the upcoming film "Prince', starring Vivek Oberoi, is set to give the audience a pleasant ... Read more...
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“I chose to act because I wanted to act”- Jawahar L. Jairath
January 23rd, 2010 - 4:12 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Jawahar L. Jairath, a publisher and builder by profession, comes from the family of patriots and freedom fighters. The subject of secret agents has always fascinated him. They are hardcore dedicated citizens ... Read more...
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When debutants, Ben Kingsley left Big B embarrassed
January 15th, 2010 - 7:56 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan is proud to have worked with four newcomers in the new film "Teen Patti", saying even when he did not know his lines, they would ... Read more...
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Sangakkara points fingers at seniors
December 25th, 2009 - 2:49 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Dec 25 (IANS) Having lost the series to India, Sri Lankan skipper Kumar Sangakkara Thursday said the senior players in his side needed to watch out for juniors.
"The senior players ... Read more...
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