Beckham asked to prove his place in Olympics team
October 20th, 2011 - 6:37 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 20 (IANS) England's star footballer and former captain David Beckham has been told that he should prove why he deserves a place in the Team Great Britain ... Read more...
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India sponsors training of Ghanaian women in solar energy
October 16th, 2011 - 12:13 pm ICT by IANS
Accra (Ghana), Oct 16 (IANS) A number of women from Ghana's northern region have been sponsored by the Indian government to undergo training in solar energy production, India's High Commissioner ... Read more...
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India’s friendly against Bayern Munich to be Bhutia’s farewell match
October 15th, 2011 - 7:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) India's friendly match against top German football club Bayern Munich Jan 10 will see Bhaichung Bhutia donning the national colours for one final time, ... Read more...
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Pakistan can get to the top of world rankings: Waqar
September 24th, 2011 - 4:21 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, Sep 24 (IANS) Waqar Younis, who quit as Pakistan cricket coach last week, says the squad he managed is highly capable of taking the country to the top of ... Read more...
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Bairstow sours Dravid’s farewell; India end winless English summer
September 17th, 2011 - 7:36 am ICT by IANS
Cardiff, Sep 17 (IANS) India's nightmarish English summer came to an end Friday without a win as they lost the rain-affected fifth and the final ODI via the Duckworth-Lewis method, ... Read more...
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Malegaon’s superman dies watching his film
September 9th, 2011 - 3:32 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 9 (IANS) Shaikh Shafique, the cancer-stricken leading man of the "Superman" spoof "Malegaon Ka Superrman", passed away after the film's producers drove down to Malegaon to screen the ... Read more...
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Nayeemuddin still sore with Bhutia
August 24th, 2011 - 10:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia's farewell from international football was soured Wednesday with Dronacharya awardee coach Syed Nayeemuddin alleging that the star player didn't pull ... Read more...
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Carole King to write her memoir ‘Natural Woman’
June 23rd, 2011 - 12:38 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, June 22 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Singer Carole King is all set to regale her fans with the story of her life in the form of her memoir, which is going to ... Read more...
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Demand for Akhtar’s farewell match gathers momentum
April 16th, 2011 - 9:57 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, April 16 (IANS) Shoaib Akhtar may have fallen out with Pakistan's top cricket officials but the regional cricket associations for whom he has played on the domestic level ... Read more...
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PCB must give ‘legend’ Akhtar proud exit after denying him ’swansong’ against India
April 9th, 2011 - 3:31 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, April 9(ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board, which deprived the now-retired legendary pacer Shoaib Akhtar of an opportunity to play his swansong in the 2011 World Cup semifinal clash against India, ... Read more...
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It’s been one of the hardest good byes to say: Kirsten
April 5th, 2011 - 5:39 pm ICT by ANI
Mumbai, Apr 5 (ANI): The outgoing coach of Team India, Gary Kirsten, appeared emotional on Tuesday as he bid adieu, saying it is one of the hardest goodbyes he has ever had ... Read more...
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Kirsten concerned about ‘highly skilled’ Sreesanth
April 5th, 2011 - 5:12 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) India's World Cup-wining coach Gary Kirsten Tuesday said it will be waste of talent if "highly skilled" fast bowler Shantakumaran Sreesanth doesn't take the next step ... Read more...
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Tendulkar is greatest sporting model, says Kirsten
April 5th, 2011 - 4:09 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) India's outgoing coach Gary Kirsten said Tuesday that Sachin Tendulkar is the greatest sporting model he has ever met.The 43-year-old South African, in his farewell ... Read more...
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New Zealand Cricket wants Vettori to play 2015 World Cup
April 5th, 2011 - 2:36 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Apr 5 (ANI): New Zealand Cricket chief executive Justin Vaughan wants outgoing Black Caps skipper Daniel Vettori to play in the 2015 World Cup.Vaughan is convinced Vettori can figure in the ... Read more...
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Muralitharan takes blame for India’s dominating win over Sri Lanka
April 4th, 2011 - 12:30 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 4 (ANI): The highest wicket taker in one-day internationals and Tests, Muttiah Muralitharan, has blamed himself for India's dominating win over Sri Lanka in last Saturday's World Cup final ... Read more...
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Muralitharan racing against time to be fit for semifinal
March 28th, 2011 - 4:39 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, March 28 (IANS) Sri Lanka's spin king Muttiah Muralitharan is racing against time to get fit for Tuesday's World Cup semifinal clash against New Zealand which would be ... Read more...
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Farewell Jassal
March 16th, 2011 - 8:50 pm ICT by ANI
By Smita PrakashNew Delhi, Mar.16 (ANI): Nobody quite tied his pagdi (turban) as perfectly as Raminder Jassal. Each pleat ran parallel and was tucked tight, and even at the end of a ... Read more...
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Sri Lanka cannot take Canada lightly (Preview)
February 19th, 2011 - 7:23 pm ICT by IANS
Hambantota (Sri Lanka), Feb 19 (IANS) Sri Lanka, Cricket World Cup finalists four years ago, will not take Canada lightly when they open their campaign in the 2011 edition at the ... Read more...
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Gambhir is the most important player for India: Sohail
February 19th, 2011 - 3:04 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, Feb 19 (IANS) Former Pakistan captain Aamer Sohail rates Gautam Gambhir as India's most important player maintaining that the reliable opener can give India the edge over other title contenders ... Read more...
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‘Hungry’ Pak, West Indies can “really be dangerous teams” in World Cup 2011: Sohail
February 19th, 2011 - 2:56 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Feb 19(ANI): Although most critics are backing India and Sri Lanka to bag the ICC World Cup glory, Pakistan and West Indies can "really be dangerous" in the tournament, former ... Read more...
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2011 World Cup: Master blaster Tendulkar’s farewell Cup stage
February 14th, 2011 - 2:43 pm ICT by ANI
Dhaka/London, Feb.14 (ANI): The 10th World Cup begins on Saturday in Dhaka when Bangladesh takes on India. It should be a cracker, with a full house guaranteed as the underdogs nurture ... Read more...
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Clinton ‘forced’ Qureshi to grant immunity to Davis
February 13th, 2011 - 6:11 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Feb 13 (IANS) Pakistan's former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had pressurised him to verify the diplomatic immunity to Raymond Davis arrested ... Read more...
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Regis Retiring From ‘Live With Regis & Kelly’ in November
February 9th, 2011 - 12:25 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Feb 8 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Although Regis Philbin was initially due to retire in August, the date has been pushed back, as the television show host has announced a new retirement date, ... Read more...
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Mel Gibson sought ‘death by cop’ after wife Robyn left him
February 2nd, 2011 - 6:01 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Feb 2 (ANI): It has emerged that Mel Gibson sought 'death by cop' after his wife Robyn left him.According to Vanity Fair, Gibson started drinking again on location ... Read more...
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Ntini bids farewell to international cricket
January 10th, 2011 - 1:49 am ICT by IANS
Durban, Jan 10 (IANS) South African fast bowler Makhaya Ntini bid goodbye to international cricket at the end of the Twenty20 match between India and the hosts here Sunday. Ntini, ... Read more...
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Spiderman Lands In India
December 24th, 2010 - 4:27 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Popular superhero Spiderman has come to India on a five city trip. According to reports in the media, Spiderman will be touring the cities of Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Kolkata and ... Read more...
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‘Orphan of Zhao’ director failed to give us credit: Chinese screenwriters
December 19th, 2010 - 4:06 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Dec 19 (ANI): Two famous female screenwriters of Chinese film industry are annoyed with a director for not giving them credit in his latest film.Though his latest film, 'Orphan of ... Read more...
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Divya Spandana Spends Her Birthday Abroad!
November 30th, 2010 - 12:17 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Though the birthday girl was not available for comment, her fans and well wishers did get to know how she spent her special day through her posts on the social networking ... Read more...
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Kurt Warner Disappointed With DWTS Results
November 12th, 2010 - 1:46 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 12, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The ongoing season of ‘Dancing With The Stars’ is getting more exciting day by day. Not only are the dance performances grabbing the attention of the ... Read more...
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Bigg Boss 4: Aanchal’s Surprise Nomination!
November 10th, 2010 - 1:47 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 10, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Bigg Boss Season 4 is fast becoming one of the most watched shows on the small screen. The daily fights between the inmates, the various romantic ... Read more...
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Radcliffe wants to ink out Harry Potter image with tattoos
November 5th, 2010 - 3:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 05 (ANI): Daniel Radcliffe has expressed his desire to ink out his Harry Potter image with tattoos.After 10 years as the boy wizard, the 21-year-old actor is set to rebel. ... Read more...
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Kim Kardashian Turns Singer!
November 3rd, 2010 - 7:11 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 3, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Kim Kardashian, the queen of reality television in the US has reportedly recorded her first music album. Reports in the media claim that the curvaceous beauty ... Read more...
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No More Size Zero For Kareena Kapoor!
November 2nd, 2010 - 1:02 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 2, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Gone are the days when Bollywood’s Bebo will go out on a crash diet to get a lean mean look for her films. Kareena Kapoor has ... Read more...
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Sakshi Pradhan Goes Out Of Bigg Boss House, Proving Revenge Is Sweet!
October 18th, 2010 - 3:35 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 18, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Bigg Boss 4 is one of those reality shows which is keeping most of the inmates at their wits end, especially regarding the trust factor ... Read more...
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Capello does a U-turn on Beckham’s international career
August 29th, 2010 - 2:55 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 29(ANI): England manager Fabio Capello has opened the door for ace midfielder David Beckham to make a sensational return.The England manager had effectively called time on Beckham's international career ... Read more...
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