Manipur win U-17 girls Subroto Cup
September 20th, 2012 - 7:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Oriental English School, Manipur got the better of Government Mizo High School, Mizoram by a solitary goal to lift the inaugural All India Subroto Cup ... Read more...
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Ganguly picks India World T20 favourites, Windies dark horses
August 28th, 2012 - 6:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Sourav Ganguly Tuesday said India have the firepower to win the Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka next month and termed the West Indies ... Read more...
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Mahindra to sponsor Sri Lanka Premier League
August 8th, 2012 - 6:13 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) Utility vehicle major Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M;) Wednesday announced its partnership with the Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) cricket tournament as their title sponsors.SLPL kicks off ... Read more...
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Kolkata boys gear up for ASEAN Cup challenge
July 12th, 2012 - 6:38 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, July 12 (IANS) With dreams in their eyes, only 11 fit boys from Kolkata representing Yamaha India want to do their country proud as they take the field ... Read more...
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Hockey India’s league in January with six teams
June 1st, 2012 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Hockey India's (HI) ambitious professional league will hit-in during January-February next year with six city-based teams to start with.HI secretary-general Narinder Batra told IANS Friday ... Read more...
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JK Racing Asia Series to have two rounds in Europe
May 24th, 2012 - 7:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The second edition of JK Racing Asia Series beginning this weekend in Malaysia has added two European venues in its calendar.The 16-race series (formerly known ... Read more...
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Mumbai Indians sign Smith for injured Johnson
May 2nd, 2012 - 8:31 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Mumbai Indians have signed up West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Smith as a cover for Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson, who has been ruled out with an injury.Johnson ... Read more...
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Indian GP: Grandstand rates down, general tickets costlier
April 10th, 2012 - 9:48 pm ICT by IANS
Greater Noida, April 10 (IANS) Tickets for the grandstand at the second Formula One Grand Prix will cost less while the cheapest will cost almost 50 percent more, the organisers ... Read more...
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South Asian art to find new platform at first Dhaka summit
March 22nd, 2012 - 7:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) South Asian art will find yet another new platform to showcase contemporary trends at the inaugural edition of the Dhaka Art Summit in Bangladesh April ... Read more...
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Hindi fortnightly for blind launched
March 19th, 2012 - 10:32 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) The inaugural edition of India's first Hindi fortnightly for the blind was launched here Monday by Reliance Foundation chairperson Nita Ambani.Envisaged to promote the access to ... Read more...
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Gurgaon down Noida in Louis Philippe Cup
March 9th, 2012 - 8:38 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, March 9 (IANS) Eight times Asian tour winner Jyoti Randhawa beat top Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh to inspire DLF Gurgaon to a 3-0 win against Shubhkamna Noida in ... Read more...
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Top golfers set for tee-off in Bangalore
March 5th, 2012 - 10:42 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, March 5 (IANS) The Karnataka Golf Association is all set to witness the biggest domestic golf event - the inaugural Louis Philippe Cup - slated to begin here Tuesday.With ... Read more...
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Mary Kom to lead Indian challenge in Asian championship
March 1st, 2012 - 7:18 pm ICT by IANS
NeW Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Five-time world champion M.C. Mary Kom will spearhead the Indian challenge in the Asian Confederation Women's Boxing Championship in Ulan Bator March 16-26.Mary Kom will ... Read more...
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Pakistan players excited about playing in WSH
February 29th, 2012 - 9:50 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Feb 29 (IANS) Pakistan hockey stars including Rehan Butt arrived in India Wednesday and are looking forward to playing in the World Series Hockey (WSH).Former Pakistan skipper Zeeshan Ashraf ... Read more...
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Bollywood tunes set mood at Pakistan Bridal Week
December 19th, 2011 - 3:33 pm ICT by IANS
Lahore, Dec 19 (IANS) Bollywood songs such as "Oh re piya", "Raat ka nasha" and "Dhage tod lao" added a sensual feel to the Pakistan Fashion Design Council L'Oreal Paris ... Read more...
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Global attention, not business in focus at IRFW (Review)
December 11th, 2011 - 6:29 pm ICT by IANS
Bambolim (Goa), Dec 11 (IANS) The inaugural edition of India Resort Fashion Week (IRFW) has concluded and the participating designers say the focus was more on brand building and introducing ... Read more...
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Beaches, babes, bikinis..here’s India Resort Fashion Week (Curtain raiser)
December 6th, 2011 - 8:37 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Dec 6 (IANS) Resort wear might have a niche market in the country, but the rules of the game are set to soon change with inaugural edition of India ... Read more...
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ISB event to provide start-up businesses access to funding
December 1st, 2011 - 11:05 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Dec 1 (IANS) In a bid to provide funding access to start-up businesses, the Indian School of Business (ISB) Thursday launched its "Propero" initiative."The Propero initiative provides a platform ... Read more...
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India win men, women world cup Kabaddi titles
November 21st, 2011 - 11:09 am ICT by IANS
Ludhiana, Nov 21 (IANS) Hosts India lifted the winners title in the men's and women's section of the second World Cup Kabaddi tournament here.The India men team easily beat ... Read more...
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Relentless India poised to extend domination over England to T20 (Preview)
October 28th, 2011 - 3:08 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Oct 28 (IANS) Reigning Twenty20 world champions England will take on India, the winners of the inaugural edition, Saturday to salvage some pride after their 0-5 whitewash in the ... Read more...
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Rock bands to perform at motor show
October 7th, 2011 - 6:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Popular bands like Them Clones, Advaita, and Faridkot are set to rock the Motor Match, a one-of-its-kind comparative motor show, in the run up to ... Read more...
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All-round strength of Cobras will be key against NSW Blues
September 23rd, 2011 - 3:40 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Sep 23 (IANS) South African champions Cape Cobras and their Australian counterparts New South Wales Blues face off here Saturday in what promises to be a humdinger of a ... Read more...
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Indian players reject Hockey India cash award
September 14th, 2011 - 3:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Indian players have rejected the Rs.25,000 cash award given to them by Hockey India (HI) for winning the inaugural edition of the Asian Champions Trophy ... Read more...
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Bhullar eyes top honours at ISPS Handa Singapore Classic
August 26th, 2011 - 3:04 pm ICT by IANS
Singapore, Aug 26 (IANS) India's rising star Gaganjeet Bhullar will be in the attack mode for top honours at the ISPS Handa Singapore Classic September 8-11.
Bhullar and Thailand's Pariya ... Read more...
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Three former Pakistan captains sign-up with World Series of Hockey
August 17th, 2011 - 9:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Three former captains are among the eight Pakistani players who have signed up for the controversial World Series of Hockey, which is being promoted by ... Read more...
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176 players sign up for World Series of Hockey
July 21st, 2011 - 9:36 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 21 (IANS) The inaugural edition of the World Series Hockey, organised by the Indian Hockey Federation (IHF), will have 176 internationals from India and other countries.
The tournament, ... Read more...
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Sonam Kapoor is face of jewellery week
July 21st, 2011 - 5:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Sonam Kapoor is the face of the India International Jewellery Week (IIJW) after designer Farah Khan Ali, who created waves at the inaugural edition ... Read more...
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Pakistan looking to blood youngsters in T20 team
July 18th, 2011 - 4:22 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, July 18 (IANS) Pakistan is hoping to blood youngsters to boost its chances of regaining the ICC World Twenty20 title in Sri Lanka next year.
Pakistan, who lost to India ... Read more...
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PCB takes stern action against Afridi
May 31st, 2011 - 10:17 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, May 31 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Tuesday revoked the No Objection Certificate (NOC) granted to Shahid Afridi that will prevent the retired cricketer to play in county ... Read more...
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RCA lodges complain against Warne
May 12th, 2011 - 9:37 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, May 12 (IANS) Shane Warne's farewell Indian Premier League appearance at home has turned sour. The Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) has lodged an official complaint against Warne for ... Read more...
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FIH looks at India as a major hockey hub
May 11th, 2011 - 9:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) India will be the focal point of world hockey for the next four years. The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has drawn up an ambitious programme ... Read more...
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Afridi to play in inaugural Sri Lanka Premier League
May 11th, 2011 - 1:24 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, May 11 (IANS) Top Pakistan cricketers are looking to showcase their Twenty20 skills at the inaugural edition of the Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) later this summer.Leading the ... Read more...
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Regional film festivals promote spirit of national integration: Ambika Soni
April 15th, 2011 - 11:01 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr 15(ANI): Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni on Friday said that the endeavour of the Directorate of Film Festival in promoting non-mainstream, regional cinema, and in taking ... Read more...
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This New Zealand team wants to make history: Ross Taylor (Lead)
March 27th, 2011 - 7:45 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, March 27 (IANS) New Zealand are extremely confident of stopping a sub-continental team from winning the cricket World Cup. After a low-key showing in the group stages, their ... Read more...
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This New Zealand team can make history: Ross Taylor
March 27th, 2011 - 6:39 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, March 27 (IANS) New Zealand are supremely confident of stopping a sub-continental team from winning the cricket World Cup. After a low-key showing in the group stages, their ... Read more...
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