IPL is changing the face of world cricket: Pollock
May 7th, 2012 - 8:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Former South African fast bowler and captain Shaun Pollock feels the Indian Premier League (IPL) has done a world of good for the game ... Read more...
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Angry Birds game now on Facebook
February 15th, 2012 - 10:13 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 15 (IANS) The Angry Birds game that has been downloaded 500 million times has been launched as a free version on social network Facebook.In the game, players ... Read more...
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China to track down online gamers for addiction
August 2nd, 2011 - 12:59 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Aug 2 (IANS) China will soon launch a nationwide anti-addiction drive to track down 300 million players of online games to prevent them from becoming addicted to the digital ... Read more...
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Chinese military video game released
June 28th, 2011 - 10:21 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, June 28 (IANS) The Chinese military has released its first video game to help train soldiers, a media report said Tuesday.Glorious Mission was developed by the People's Liberation ... Read more...
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Wii fit can actually keep you fit: Study
March 10th, 2011 - 5:35 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 10 (ANI): A new study has suggested that playing Wii Fit video games could provide adequate exercise to improve health and physical fitness.These Wii Fit games, Step and Hula, 'can ... Read more...
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Miandad wants tainted Pak trio to identify “bad elements in the game”
February 10th, 2011 - 2:22 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Feb 10(ANI): Terming the Anti-Corruption Tribunal's decision to impose lengthy bans on Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer on spot-fixing charges as a "reasonable verdict", Pakistan cricket great Javed Miandad ... Read more...
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Kirsten has done wonders to my game: Gambhir
January 25th, 2011 - 5:39 pm ICT by IANS
By Pragya Tiwari
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) When Gautam Gambhir was struggling to cement his place in Team India, the appointment of Gary Kirsten as India coach proved to be a ... Read more...
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Abhishek Bachchan; Why Can’t He Connect With The Audience?
December 9th, 2010 - 11:42 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
After having delivered hits like Guru, Dostana, Delhi 6, Bluffmaster and Paa, it is a known fact that AB Baby can act. In the recent past, Abhishek has been very careful ... Read more...
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New cricket law to eliminate athletic boundary-line catching
October 5th, 2010 - 5:05 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 5(ANI): Athletic boundary-line catching and run-saving in cricket have become harder under one of eight minor changes to the rules of cricket, which took effect from October 1.According to a ... Read more...
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New computer game based on Iron Curtain dubbed ‘tasteless’
September 30th, 2010 - 6:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 30 (ANI): A new computer game based on the Iron Curtain has been dubbed as being "tasteless and inappropriate" by victims of the former East Germany regime.The game, called ... Read more...
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Mario Bros ‘Greatest Video Game Ever’
August 28th, 2010 - 2:04 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 28 (ANI): Super Mario Bros has been named the 'Greatest Video Game Ever'.In the game, Italian plumber Mario and brother Luigi must negotiate the Mushroom Kingdom to rescue Princess Toadstool ... Read more...
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Online ‘blood diamond’ video game mocking Naomi Campbell is a hit
August 16th, 2010 - 3:07 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 16 (ANI): Naomi Campbell's courtroom appearance was a headliner for sure, but now, it has turned into an Internet rage too - with an online video game mocking the ... Read more...
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T20 format destroying Test cricket, says Yousuf
July 20th, 2010 - 9:51 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, July 20 (IANS) Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf feels the Twenty20 format is damaging Test cricket.
"Test cricket is being affected by Twenty20 because it is attracting youngsters, which is not in ... Read more...
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People prefer positive relationships to ensure stable social networks
July 20th, 2010 - 5:30 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 20 (ANI): Proving an 80-year-old psychological theory called Structural Balance Theory, researchers have found that individuals tend to avoid stress-causing relationships and prefer positive relationships in a society, resulting in ... Read more...
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Quidditch mania sweeps central park
June 1st, 2010 - 8:10 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Jun 1 (THAINDIAN NEWS) J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, invented the Quidditch game in one of Harry Potter series. In the book, witches and wizards play ... Read more...
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Anand fights back to win second game, levels world title match
April 26th, 2010 - 12:04 am ICT by IANS
Sofia, April 25 (IANS) World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand fought back in style to level his 12-game World chess final against Bulgarian Veselin Topalov with a superb win in the second game ... Read more...
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8pc of videogamers may be suffering symptoms of addiction
March 1st, 2010 - 5:31 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Mar 1 (ANI): About 8 per cent of people who play computer games could be addicts, according to Australian scientists.The research team, led by associate professor Vladan Starcevic at the Psychological ... Read more...
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“Young” Oz side needs to get “tougher” in adverse situations: Taylor
December 21st, 2009 - 3:45 pm ICT by ANI
Perth, Dec 21(ANI): Former Australian captain Mark Taylor has said that despite a 2-0 win in the home series against West Indies, the Ricky Ponting led team was in some ways short ... Read more...
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‘Immune Attack’ video game boosts teenagers’ science knowledge
December 9th, 2009 - 2:02 pm ICT by ANI
'Immune Attack' video game boosts teenagers' science knowledgeWashington, Dec 9 (ANI): 'Immune Attack'-a video game that allows young players to navigate the microscopic world of immune system proteins and cells to save ... Read more...
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Becks launches bid for World Cup berth
May 19th, 2009 - 12:30 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 19 (ANI): Former England captain David Beckham is keen to play for his country in the next World Cup.Beckham headed an all-star team yesterday as England kicked off a ... Read more...
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ICC President says Oz-Proteas series illustrates Test crickets viability
January 8th, 2009 - 6:03 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Jan.8 (ANI): ICC President David Morgan today said the thrilling Test series between Australia and South Africa once again illustrated the continued viability of the longest form of the game.
He ... Read more...
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Facebook introduces new online games to keep people from turning anti-social
December 30th, 2008 - 2:29 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 30 (ANI): A new generation of sociable games, which are played through the Internet, may be the antidote to fears that computer games are turning young people antisocial.The rise ... Read more...
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Ultimate Game CardT now available in Canadian stores
November 4th, 2008 - 8:53 pm ICT by ANI
Mumbai, Nov 04 (Business Wire India): Ultimate Game CardT, the prepaid gift card accepted by more than 200 online multiplayer games, is now available in western Canada at 294 Mac''s Convenience ... Read more...
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Trainee surgeons perform better operations after plying Nintendo Wii games
January 17th, 2008 - 1:52 pm ICT by admin
London, Jan 16 (ANI): Scientists have given trainee surgeons a new way to perform better operations - Nintendo Wii games.The research team at the Banner Medical Center, Arizona, has revealed that playing ... Read more...
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