381 wives of NRIs seek government help
March 15th, 2012 - 12:25 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The ministry of overseas Indian affairs (MOIA) has received 381 complaints of women being deserted or harassed by their non-resident Indian (NRI)husbands, a majority of ... Read more...
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Need to create awareness about cancer of cervix: Doctors
March 8th, 2012 - 7:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) As the world celebrates Women's Day, Indian doctors Thursday called for greater awareness among women towards screening for cervical cancer - the second most common ... Read more...
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‘Urban Indian women have low financial freedom’
March 7th, 2012 - 7:56 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, March 7 (IANS) Even as their number is rising, the financial freedom of urban, working women in India is low and needs significant improvement, says a survey conducted ... Read more...
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Anjum to lead Indian women’s team in home series against Australia
March 5th, 2012 - 6:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Veteran batswoman Anjum Chopra will lead the Indian women's cricket team in the home series against Australia beginning March 12.India and Australia are scheduled to ... Read more...
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Government lacks will to tackle honour crimes: Jurist
March 3rd, 2012 - 9:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Supreme Court lawyer and women's rights activist Kirti Singh Saturday said the government lacked the political will to tackle the issue of honour killings and ... Read more...
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Expect good result for assembly polls: Gadkari
March 2nd, 2012 - 11:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) With the assembly election results to be out next week, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Gadkari Friday said the party has done its ... Read more...
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I am off insulin post-surgery, says Gadkari
March 2nd, 2012 - 9:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Gadkari's weight reduction surgery last year has taken the politician off insulin for diabetes.Talking to reporters at the ... Read more...
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Indian women hockey team’s Olympic dreams shattered (Lead)
February 26th, 2012 - 1:07 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The Olympic dreams of the Indian women's hockey team came crashing Saturday as they lost 1-3 to tournament favourites South Africa in the final of ... Read more...
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Girls crumbled under pressure against South Africa: Coach
February 26th, 2012 - 1:02 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Indian women's hockey coach C.R. Kumar admitted that conceding an early goal as early as in the fifth minute put the team under pressure against ... Read more...
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‘Indian girls have the mental strength to beat South Africa’
February 24th, 2012 - 10:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Indian women's hockey coach C.R. Kumar said Friday the team has the mental strength to overcome South Africa in Saturday's final despite going down 2-5 ... Read more...
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Women’s hockey Olympic qualifier: India beat Italy
February 24th, 2012 - 9:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) The Indian women's hockey team scraped past Italy 1-0 in their last pool match here Friday to take on South Africa in Saturday's final of ... Read more...
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Asian TT: Indian men, women enter quarters
February 24th, 2012 - 6:26 pm ICT by IANS
Macau, Feb 24 (IANS) India entered the quarterfinals of the men's and women's team events at the Asian Table Tennis Championships with contrasting victories here Friday.The men, led by Sharath ... Read more...
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Poor finishing a worry for India: Nobbs
February 23rd, 2012 - 12:22 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Indian hockey coach Michael Nobbs is concerned about poor finishing as the men's team scraped past Canada 3-2 in their fourth match of the 2012 ... Read more...
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Hockey Olympic qualifer: Indian women go down 2-5 to South Africa
February 22nd, 2012 - 10:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The Indian women's hockey team's unbeaten run in the 2012 London Olympics qualifiers ended here Wednesday with a 2-5 defeat against tournament favourites South Africa ... Read more...
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We are improving with each game: Nobbs (Lead)
February 22nd, 2012 - 12:12 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Indian men's hockey team coach Michael Nobbs was happy with the clinical performance against France here Tuesday and said a different game will be played ... Read more...
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Penalty corners a concern for women’s hockey team: Coach
February 21st, 2012 - 10:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Indian women's hockey coach C.R. Kumar Tuesday was happy with the team's 3-0 win over Poland in the 2012 London Olympics qualifiers but was concerned ... Read more...
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Women’s hockey Olympic qualifier: India beat Poland 3-0
February 21st, 2012 - 9:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Indian women hockey team's unbeaten run in the 2012 London Olympics qualifiers continued with a 3-0 win over Poland in their third match of ... Read more...
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Have to peak at the right time: Nobbs (Lead)
February 20th, 2012 - 12:09 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The Indian men's hockey team Sunday registered its second big win in the 2012 London Olympic qualifiers here Sunday night but coach Michael Nobbs wants ... Read more...
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Olympic qualifiers: Indian men thrash Italy 8-1, women beat Canada 4-1 (Roundup)
February 19th, 2012 - 11:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Indian men's hockey team thrashed Italy 8-1 while the women churned out a much improved performance to beat Canada 4-1 in their second match of ... Read more...
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Indian women’s hockey team has to work on few areas: Coach
February 19th, 2012 - 10:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Indian women's hockey coach C.R. Kumar was pleased with the team's 4-1 thrashing of Canada here Sunday but said there was still room for improvement ... Read more...
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Indian women beat Canada 4-1 in Olympic hockey qualifiers (Lead)
February 19th, 2012 - 9:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The Indian women's hockey team churned out a much improved performance Sunday to beat Canada 4-1 in their second match of the 2012 London Olympics ... Read more...
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Indian men thrash Canada 15-1, women held by Ukraine (Lead)
February 18th, 2012 - 11:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Indian men's hockey team started their 2012 London Olympics qualifying campaign with a thumping 15-1 win over Singapore while the women's team were held 1-1 ... Read more...
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Indian women’s hockey coach rues missing three points
February 18th, 2012 - 10:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Indian women's hockey coach C.R. Kumar rued missing several scoring opportunities and thereby splitting points with lowly Ukraine in their opening match in the 2012 ... Read more...
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Indian women held 1-1 by lowly ranked Ukraine in hockey qualifiers (Lead)
February 18th, 2012 - 9:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The Indian women started their campaign in the 2012 London Olympic hockey qualifiers in an unconvincing fashion with a 1-1 draw against lowly Ukraine at ... Read more...
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I’ve always admired Rekha: Vidya Balan
February 18th, 2012 - 6:28 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) If Vidya Balan's sari-clad, traditional look is reminiscent of the evergreen Rekha, the similarity is meant to be! The actress says she has always been ... Read more...
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Asian Grand Prix archery: Seven Indians in semis
February 17th, 2012 - 10:59 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Feb 17 (IANS) Seven Indian archers Friday entered the individual semifinals of different categories at the first Asian Grand Prix in Bangkok.Mangal Singh Champia, who is known more for ... Read more...
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ICC clears Snehal Pradhan’s bowling action
February 8th, 2012 - 8:21 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Feb 8 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Wednesday cleared bowling action of Indian women's team fast bowler Snehal Pradhan.Pradhan's action was deemed illegal in July and she was ... Read more...
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Ritika Bhasin offers multi-purpose trousseau (With Images)
February 4th, 2012 - 3:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Designer Ritika Bhasin, known for her festive collection, has created a unique range of multi-purpose bridal wear, which has exquisite suits-cum-gowns that can be used ... Read more...
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Booklets provide guidance to women dumped by NRI spouses
February 3rd, 2012 - 8:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) As part of efforts to help women deserted by their non-resident Indian (NRI) husbands, the government has brought out booklets and pamphlets on safeguards, ... Read more...
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Will Indian women’s cricket team get its first Keralite?
February 1st, 2012 - 2:42 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 1 (IANS) Her chances of making it to the national side are a bright 75 percent but leg-spinner Asha Joy's family is leaving nothing to chance and cajoling ... Read more...
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Hero MotoCorp to sponsor Olympic hockey qualifiers
January 31st, 2012 - 1:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Hero MotoCorp Ltd (HMCL), one of the world's largest two-wheeler manufacturers, will be sponsor the men's and women's hockey qualifying events Feb 18-26 here for ... Read more...
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India beat Azerbaijan 3-0 in third hockey Test
January 18th, 2012 - 10:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Indian women's hockey team thrashed Azerbaijan 3-0 for their third successive win the and took a 3-0 lead in the four-match Karbonn Cup Test series ... Read more...
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Indian TT players good but need better fitness: India’s Polish coach
January 18th, 2012 - 5:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) The Indian table tennis team's Polish coach Leszek Kucharski frankly believes the standard of Indian men players is as good as that of the ... Read more...
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Karbonn Cup: Indian women beat Azerbaijan in opening match
January 15th, 2012 - 9:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Indian women beat Azerbaijan 3-0 in the first match of the four match Test series for the Karbonn Cup at the National Stadium here Sunday.India ... Read more...
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I will learn a lot from Indian women: Yoko Ono
January 12th, 2012 - 5:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Multi-media artist and peace activist Yoko Ono, widow of late Beatles icon John Lennon, reconnected with India nearly four decades after she visited the country ... Read more...
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