Maharashtra opposition creates ruckus, assembly adjourned (Lead)
July 9th, 2012 - 10:18 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) Opposition parties stalled proceedings in the Maharashtra assembly over a number of issues on the first day of the monsoon session here Monday.Getting off to a ... Read more...
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Low expects defensive Greece in quarters
June 18th, 2012 - 2:52 pm ICT by IANS
Lviv (Ukraine), June 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Germany coach Joachim Low said he expects the Greeks to play as defensively as Denmark in their Euro 2012 quarter-final.Low criticised Denmark for playing ... Read more...
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Euro 2012: Polish blast blows Group A wide open
June 13th, 2012 - 4:07 am ICT by IANS
Warsaw, June 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A fiercely-struck equaliser from Jakub Blaszczykowski gave Poland their reward for a battling display in a 1-1 draw with Russia that showcased flowing, end-to-end football.Defeat ... Read more...
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Jose Mourinho’s men eye top spot in Champions League Group D
November 21st, 2011 - 9:12 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Nov 21 (IANS) Real Madrid will be looking for a victory to assure their qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League as group leaders when they face ... Read more...
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T&T; give CL T20 equation a twist
October 3rd, 2011 - 1:45 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Oct 3 (IANS) Far from being party-spoilers, Trinidad and Tobago suddenly find themselves in contention for a semifinal spot in the Nokia Champions League T20 tournament if they beat ... Read more...
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Pak must start building up again for WC knockout stages: Waqar
March 21st, 2011 - 4:29 pm ICT by ANI
Colombo, Mar 21(ANI): Pakistan coach Waqar Younis has cautioned his team against over-confidence after they secured top spot in World Cup Group A.Pakistan had defeated Australia and Sri Lanka to finish as ... Read more...
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South Africa eye group B leadership, see Ireland tough nut (Preview)
March 14th, 2011 - 8:34 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 14 (IANS) Their tails up after the nail-biting victory against India, South Africa would be eyeing to top group B as they clash with Ireland here Tuesday.Injuries to ... Read more...
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English and computers now for Mumbai’s famed dabbawalas (Feature with images)
September 19th, 2010 - 2:10 pm ICT by IANS
By Mauli Buch
Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) Like clockwork, they go about distributing food across India's financial capital, their numerous tiffin boxes clanked together. And now many of Mumbai's famed 'dabbawalas' will be ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Weight Watchers diet does help in shedding pounds, say experts
July 12th, 2010 - 6:37 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 12 (ANI): Recent studies have revealed that the Weight Watchers diet could help the NHS tackle obesity-related health problems.Two studies conducted by the Medical Research Council have shown that Weight ... Read more...
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England need victory in tense Group C
June 22nd, 2010 - 11:54 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, June 22 (DPA) England's football World Cup is in the balance with everything up for grabs Wednesday for all the four teams in Group C.
England must in reality beat group leaders ... Read more...
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United States, Algeria in winner-takes-it-all match
June 22nd, 2010 - 6:01 pm ICT by IANS
Pretoria, June 22 (DPA) The United States and Algeria will be seeking their first World Cup victory when they meet Wednesday, and a winner could even make it into the knockout stages ... Read more...
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Schweinsteiger on spot for Germany after Podolski miss
June 20th, 2010 - 7:28 pm ICT by IANS
Erasmia (South Africa), June 20 (DPA) Bastian Schweinsteiger will take Germany's next penalty at the World Cup after Lukas Podolski failed from the spot against Serbia, coach Joachim Loew has indicated.
Loew ... Read more...
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Terror attacks against U.S. at all-time high: DHS report
May 27th, 2010 - 4:51 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 27 (ANI): An internal report issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says that the number of attempted terror attacks against the U.S. over the past nine months ... Read more...
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Aussies could finish as group leaders in World Twenty20
May 4th, 2010 - 2:52 pm ICT by ANI
Barbados (West Indies), May 4 (ANI): Should Australia win against Bangladesh here on Wednesday, it could finish as Group A leaders after the round-robin phase of the Twenty20 World Cup.Two teams from ... Read more...
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Thailand in turmoil following PM’s rejection of Red Shirts’ compromise offer
April 25th, 2010 - 12:37 pm ICT by ANI
Bangkok, Apr 25(ANI): Thailand is once again in a political deadlock after Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva refused to dissolve the House in 30 days, and organize new elections 60 days after ... Read more...
Germany, the Netherlands should have it easy Friday (Preview)
March 4th, 2010 - 8:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) On current form, defending champions Germany and group leaders the Netherlands should find Argentina and Canada easy in their run-up to gain semi-final berths in the Hockey ... Read more...
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Muslim, Sikh, South Asian leaders demand end to racial profiling
January 30th, 2010 - 12:25 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) Muslim, Arab, Sikh and South Asian American community leaders have raised the issue of racial, ethnic and religious profiling at airports and the border with the ... Read more...
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Nigerian fans happy with draw, but not with coach
December 5th, 2009 - 8:04 pm ICT by IANS
Nairobi/Abuja, Dec 5 (DPA) Nigerian fans are happy with their World Cup group, which pits them against Argentina, South Korea and Greece, but are worried their coach will be unable to take ... Read more...
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Ludhiana: One killed and 12 injured in protest against Ashutosh Maharaj’s visit
December 5th, 2009 - 6:01 pm ICT by ANI
Ludhiana, Dec 5 (ANI): One man was killed and twelve others were injured, when the police opened fire at the members of the protesting Sikh organisations. The protestors were pelting stones ... Read more...
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Faltering African giant Nigeria could still be a force (Team Profile)
November 28th, 2009 - 4:13 pm ICT by IANS
Nairobi/Lagos, Nov 28 (DPA) If Nigeria want to make any kind of impact in South Africa, they will have to improve dramatically after a shambolic qualifying campaign.
The Super Eagles floundered in ... Read more...
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Faltering African giant Nigeria could still be a force (Team Profile)
November 28th, 2009 - 4:13 pm ICT by IANS
Nairobi/Lagos, Nov 28 (DPA) If Nigeria want to make any kind of impact in South Africa, they will have to improve dramatically after a shambolic qualifying campaign.
The Super Eagles floundered in ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Faltering African giant Nigeria could still be a force (Team Profile)
November 28th, 2009 - 4:13 pm ICT by IANS
Nairobi/Lagos, Nov 28 (DPA) If Nigeria want to make any kind of impact in South Africa, they will have to improve dramatically after a shambolic qualifying campaign.
The Super Eagles floundered in ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Thierry Henry slams France coach Domenech
September 8th, 2009 - 9:12 pm ICT by IANS
Paris, Sep 8 (DPA) As 1998 World Cup champs France struggle to qualify for the 2010 World Cup football finals, team captain Thierry Henry has strongly criticised the competence of ... Read more...
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Enemy in Pakistan is far from defeated, says US
August 28th, 2009 - 2:54 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug.28 (ANI): The Pakistan Army may have been claiming that it has forced the Taliban and other extremist groups to retreat in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP), but the ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Why do the obese turn to Weight Watchers?
August 26th, 2009 - 12:03 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 26 (IANS) What makes the obese turn to Weight Watchers (WW), the world's largest support group for those fighting the battle of the bulge, with a membership of 1.5 million? ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
CPI-M politburo meet hopes to clear Kerala mess
July 1st, 2009 - 5:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Tough measures may be on the cards as the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) politburo meets here July 4 and 5 to address the bitter feuding between ... Read more...
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Girl scout meetings boost physical activity, promote healthy lifestyle
June 25th, 2009 - 5:43 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 25 (ANI): Organizations like Girl Scouts provide an ideal setting for girls to boost their physical activity and to promote a healthy lifestyle, according to a Kansas State University ... Read more...
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Junior World Cup hockey: India draw against New Zealand
June 9th, 2009 - 8:25 pm ICT by IANS
Singapore, June 9 (IANS) India missed chances galore to draw 2-2 with New Zealand in a Group D league match in the junior hockey World Cup at the Seng Kang Sports and ... Read more...
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Men make better combat leaders, women peacekeepers
October 31st, 2008 - 5:00 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, October 31 (ANI): A team of University of Kent researchers has shown that the selection of male or female group leaders may depend upon specific situations that the members face. ... Read more...
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One- man cell, the new face of Al Qaeda terror
August 15th, 2008 - 5:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington , Aug 15 (ANI): The creation of one-man cell seems to be the new strategy of Al Qaeda terrorists.According to the FoX News, intelligence officials have discovered an online Al ... Read more...
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Govt employees in Goa call off week-long strike, join duties
June 17th, 2008 - 8:08 pm ICT by ANI
Panaji, June 17 (ANI): Goa Government employees who were on an indefinite strike demanding higher pay scales from the State Government since June 9, today joined their duties after Chief Minister ... Read more...
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Barbers help reduce HIV stigma in rural India
April 18th, 2008 - 12:42 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Apr 18 (ANI): Training community members such as barbers in rural areas of developing nations like India can play a key role in boosting HIV awareness in rural communities, according ... Read more...
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India’s Dempo stun Muharraq of Bahrain in AFC Cup
April 17th, 2008 - 5:29 pm ICT by admin
(Lead)New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Double strikes from Nigerian striker Ranti Martins steered India's I-League champions Dempo to a 2-1 win over Bahrain League winners Al Muharraq in a group A Asian ... Read more...
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Dempo stun Muharraq in AFC Cup
April 17th, 2008 - 1:08 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Two goals from Nigerian striker Ranti Martins steered I-League champions Dempo to a 2-1 win over Bahrain league winners Al Muharraq in a group A Asian Football ... Read more...
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East Bengal face tough opponents Al Wihdat in AFC cup
April 1st, 2008 - 9:45 pm ICT by admin
(Preview)Zarqa (Jordan), April 1 (IANS) Federation Cup champions East Bengal will have a tough task on hand when they face Jordan League champions Al Wihdat in a group B match of the ... Read more...
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