Set pieces crucial to beating England: Shevchenko
June 16th, 2012 - 7:35 pm ICT by IANS
Donetsk (Ukraine), June 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Ukraine's talismanic striker and captain feels that his team will have to defend well at set pieces if they are to beat England Tuesday ... Read more...
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France, England draw their Euro 2012 opener
June 12th, 2012 - 1:19 am ICT by IANS
Donetsk (Ukraine), June 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Goals from two Manchester City players saw England and France share the points in a 1-1 draw in their Euro 2012 Group D opener ... Read more...
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Spanish coach to stay on till 2014 Football World Cup
September 8th, 2011 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Sep 8 (IANS) Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has confirmed that he would continue in his position until the 2014 Football World Cup finals in Brazil.Del Bosque was speaking ... Read more...
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Traditional Norwegian theatre akin to Kathakali: Director
November 28th, 2010 - 9:39 am ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) The traditional musical theatre of Norway has a lot in common with the ancient Kathakali dance theatre of India, says Lars Oyno, the Oslo-based director ... Read more...
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Ferdinand tells footballers to ‘banish their booze demons’
November 17th, 2010 - 6:54 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 17(ANI): Ahead of the friendly against France, England defender Rio Ferdinand has delivered a sermon on the drawbacks of drinking, saying that alcohol should be enjoyed only in moderation."Responsibility ... Read more...
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At 90, Ravi Shankar feted for lifetime contribution to music (Lead)
July 3rd, 2010 - 12:55 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Pandit Ravi Shankar, who was felicitated Friday for his lifetime contribution to Indian classical music, said music had been "his life" for the last 75 years.
Described ... Read more...
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Kites flying off Kolkata shopping shelves as WC fever takes a grip
June 17th, 2010 - 2:54 pm ICT by ANI
Kolkata, June 17 (ANI): Kites with images of the 2010 World Cup trophy and flags of countries like Brazil, Denmark, and Argentina are selling like hotcakes in Kolkata.Kite makers here have ... Read more...
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Scotland dominates list of world’s top 100 drinks brands
May 10th, 2010 - 3:23 pm ICT by ANI
Edinburgh, May 10 (ANI): Scotland has bagged sixteen positions in a list of the world's top 100 drinks brands.The birthplace of the eponymous Scotch whiskey is just a dot on the ... Read more...
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Thousands flock to Sydney Opera House to pose for nude photograph
March 1st, 2010 - 3:03 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Mar 1 (ANI): Sydney Opera House steps saw more than 5000 people come together to pose nude for artist Spencer Tunick.The photoshoot, which is Tunick's latest installation, 'Mardi Gras: The Base', ... Read more...
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G8 business leaders to meet on growth, jobs
October 17th, 2008 - 8:24 pm ICT by IANS
Berlin, Oct 17 (DPA) The group of eight (G8) business leaders are planning to hold a special meeting in December to discuss boosts to global economic growth and jobs, industry groups said ... Read more...
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Bronze Age settlements found in Iran
August 26th, 2008 - 3:07 pm ICT by ANI
Tehran, August 26 (ANI): A team of international archeologists has unearthed over 100 prehistoric mounds in the Darestan region of Irans Kerman Province, which date back to the Bronze Age.According to ... Read more...
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