Japan defeats Myanmar in Asian volleyball
September 4th, 2012 - 4:56 pm ICT by IANS
Hanoi, Sep 4 (IANS) Japan defeated Myanmar in three straight sets (25-18, 25-19, 25-15) on the third day of the third Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Cup for Men in Vietnam's ... Read more...
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India lose to Iran in Asian Volleyball
September 2nd, 2012 - 8:13 pm ICT by IANS
Hanoi, Sep 2 (IANS) Iran beat India 3-1 on the second day of the Asian Men's Cup Volleyball Championship in Vietnam's northern Vinh Phuc province Sunday.On the first day of ... Read more...
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Asian Volleyball: India outclass Australia
September 2nd, 2012 - 1:39 pm ICT by IANS
Hanoi, Sep 2 (IANS) India defeated Australia in straight sets 25-18, 25-22, 25-23 in the 3rd Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Cup for men in Vietnam's Vinh Phuc province, reports Xinhua.India ... Read more...
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India readies for Asia U-18 basketball championship
August 16th, 2012 - 3:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) The Basketball Federation of India (BFI) announced its contingent for the 22nd FIBA Asia Under-18 Championship for men to be held in Mongolia August 17-26.The ... Read more...
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US applauds North Korea’s statement about no n-test
June 12th, 2012 - 10:43 am ICT by IANS
Washington, June 12 (IANS) The US has applauded the statement by North Korea that it has no plans to conduct a nuclear test at present."Obviously we'll judge them by their ... Read more...
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Tata Motors operationalises Karnataka plant
June 6th, 2012 - 7:48 pm ICT by IANS
Dharwad (Karnataka), June 6 (IANS) Automobile major Tata Motors said Wednesday that its new unit in Dharwad, Karnataka, has started operations and would manufacture commercial vehicle models like the Ace ... Read more...
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Indian team announced for junior women’s Asia Cup
June 5th, 2012 - 5:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Ritu Rani will lead the 18-member Indian team for the junior women's Asia Cup in hockey to take place June 27-July 7 in Bangkok, Thailand.India ... Read more...
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Century’s second Venus transit on June 6
May 21st, 2012 - 5:46 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, May 21 (IANS) In a rare celestial occurrence, Venus - the second planet from the Sun and the Earth's neighbour - will transit across the solar disc early June ... Read more...
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UNSC condemns North Korean rocket launch
April 17th, 2012 - 8:31 am ICT by IANS
United Nations, April 17 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has strongly condemned North Korea's rocket launch, calling it a serious violation of UN resolutions."The Security Council deplores ... Read more...
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Padma for Singapore ex-minister with Nalanda connect
January 25th, 2012 - 6:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Former Singapore foreign minister George Yong-Boon Yeo - named for a Padma Bhushan award Wednesday - is helping set up an international university in Bihar's ... Read more...
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US in touch with South Korea, Japan over Kim’s death (Lead)
December 19th, 2011 - 1:08 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 19 (IANS) The US is in close touch with South Korea and Japan over the death of North Korea's top leader Kim Jong-il, and remains committed to ... Read more...
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Westwood eyes more Asian glory at Thailand golf
December 5th, 2011 - 2:26 pm ICT by IANS
Bangkok, Dec 5 (IANS) Asian specialist Lee Westwood will bid for a third title in the Far East this year when he plays at the Asian Tour's season-ending tournament, the ... Read more...
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Indian film festivals come of age (Comment)
October 21st, 2011 - 11:46 am ICT by IANS
On the eve of the Mumbai Film Festival, filmmaker Shyam Benegal had confidently said this is the best festival India has seen so far. As the festival came to a close ... Read more...
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Where Indian cinema meets unconventional buyers
October 19th, 2011 - 3:01 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) India is one of the largest film producing nations in the world, but is yet to explore important markets like South Korea, Japan and Taiwan. ... Read more...
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Sandeep, Sardara breached discipline: Rajpal
August 29th, 2011 - 8:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Indian hockey captain Rajpal Singh Monday said teammates Sandeep Singh and Sardara Singh had breached discipline but the team's morale was not affected by the ... Read more...
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Halappa out of Asian Champions Trophy
August 12th, 2011 - 9:29 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Aug 12 (IANS) The trials for the Indian hockey team for the Asian Champions Trophy will begin here Saturday, but captain Arjun Halappa has been ruled out with a ... Read more...
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India to face Pakistan in Asian Champions Trophy hockey
August 5th, 2011 - 6:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) India and arch rivals Pakistan will face-off Sep 9 in the first edition of the men's hockey Asian Champions Trophy to be held in Ordos, ... Read more...
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Tamil Nadu plans new industrial, land takeover policies
August 4th, 2011 - 11:17 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Aug 4 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Thursday decided to come out with new industrial and land acquisition policies to attract investment.The state, which is ranked seventh among Indian states in ... Read more...
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Nalanda Mentor Group holds meet in Patna
July 6th, 2011 - 5:52 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, July 6 (IANS) The Nalanda Mentor Group, headed by Nobel laureate Amartya Sen, held a meeting here Wednesday to discuss the progress of setting up an international university ... Read more...
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Amartya Sen-headed Nalanda varsity group to meet in Patna
July 5th, 2011 - 6:34 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, July 5 (IANS) The Nalanda Mentor Group, headed by Nobel laureate Amartya Sen, will meet here Wednesday to discuss the progress of setting up an international university ... Read more...
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India is karmic for couple on world tour (Lead)
June 3rd, 2011 - 6:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) A Spanish man who has covered 18,000 km spread over 14 countries since 2009 on a solar hybrid electric bicycle, his Vietnamese wife joining him ... Read more...
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Mary Kom to spearhead Indian challenge in Asian Cup
May 4th, 2011 - 10:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) World champion boxer M.C. Mary Kom will spearhead the Indian challenge in the women's Asian Cup to be held in Haikou, China from Thursday.Mary Kom ... Read more...
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Pak home to over 50 million illiterate people: UNESCO
April 15th, 2011 - 1:06 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, April 15(ANI): Over 55 million people in Pakistan are illiterate, according to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).UNESCO's National Programme Specialist (Education), Arshad Khan, made this revelation during ... Read more...
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Hillary Clinton to visit Germany, S. Korea, Japan
April 12th, 2011 - 6:42 am ICT by IANS
Washington, April 12 (IANS) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is scheduled to travel to Germany, South Korea and Japan later this week, Xinhua Tuesday quoted the US State Department ... Read more...
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Kevin ‘747′ Rudd set to smash travel record as Oz PM
February 6th, 2011 - 5:56 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Feb. 6 (ANI): Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd has earned the nickname Kevin "747 Rudd for clocking up over 65 days of overseas travel since September.According to the Herald Sun, ... Read more...
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India win Asian juniors golf team championship
January 27th, 2011 - 8:25 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 27 (IANS) The Indian team led by S. Chikkarangappa, Trishul Chinnappa, Saqib Ahmad and Tarundeep Chadha won the Asian Juniors Golf Team Championship at the Damai Laut Golf and ... Read more...
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India, Indonesia to sign extradition treaty, other agreements
January 21st, 2011 - 10:45 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan.21 (ANI): India and Indonesia are likely to sign an extradition treaty along with other memoranda of understanding and business deals in infrastructure, resources, manufacturing and services sector during ... Read more...
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Talks on North Korea should begin soon: US envoy
January 7th, 2011 - 2:34 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, Jan 7 (ANI): On North Korea's request for negotiations to end the crisis on the Korean Peninsula, Obama administration envoys reportedly met with their Chinese counterparts to initiate six party talks, ... Read more...
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New Japanese defense strategy to focus more on China, N. Korea
December 14th, 2010 - 2:10 pm ICT by ANI
Tokyo, Dec 14 (ANI): Japan's proposed new military plan will be designed to address the increased threat from China.According to the Washington Post, Japan's National Defense Program Guidelines will be released ... Read more...
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Sharath, Subhajit qualify for ITTF Pro Tour Grand Finals
December 2nd, 2010 - 4:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Top paddlers Sharath Kamal and Subhajit Saha have qualified for the season-ending International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Pro Tour Grand Finals to be held in Seoul ... Read more...
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India claim Asiad hockey bronze (Afternoon Lead)
November 25th, 2010 - 3:16 pm ICT by IANS
Guangzhou, Nov 25 (IANS) After losing to Malaysia in a match that was virtually in their pocket, India redeemed themselves somewhat by claiming the men's hockey bronze at the Asian Games here ... Read more...
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Asian Games volleyball: Indian women finish ninth
November 25th, 2010 - 12:56 pm ICT by IANS
Guangzhou, Nov 25 (IANS) Indian women beat Maldives 3-0 to finish ninth in the volleyball competition at the Asian Games here Thursday.The Indians did not face much resistance from Maldives and ... Read more...
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Asian Games: Athletics make it a golden Sunday for India (Roundup)
November 21st, 2010 - 11:05 pm ICT by IANS
Guangzhou, Nov 21 (IANS) India made an euphoric start to its athletics campaign, winning two golds and one silver, while Ronjon Singh Sodhi shot the first and much-awaited gold from the ... Read more...
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India grouped with Pakistan, Japan in Asian Games hockey
October 20th, 2010 - 6:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Commonwealth Games silver medallists India have been grouped with arch-rivals Pakistan in the men's hockey competition for Nov 12-27 Asian Games in Guangzhou, China. ... Read more...
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Mumbai hosts textile and apparel machinery expo
October 10th, 2010 - 6:19 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) The Garment and Textile Machinery and Accessories (Gartexma) 2010 expo showcasing Indian textile and apparel machinery and accessories kicked off here Sunday.Organised in association with CISMI (Community ... Read more...
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