Will Sonia’s combativeness revive Congress? (Comment)
September 1st, 2012 - 1:40 pm ICT by IANS
The aggressive streak exhibited by Sonia Gandhi first in parliament following L.K. Advani's description of the government as "illegitimate", which he later withdrew, and then during her address to Congress ... Read more...
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Nehru Cup: Syria come back twice against Cameroon (Lead)
August 25th, 2012 - 12:33 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Syria came back twice to draw their Nehru Cup football tournament match against the "The Indomitable Lions" Cameroon 2-2 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium ... Read more...
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India will be tough opposition: Maldives coach
August 24th, 2012 - 12:07 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) The Maldives' coach Istvan Urbanyi said their next match in the Nehru Cup foortball tournament against India Saturday would be a difficult one.The Maldives Thursday ... Read more...
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Liu Xiang leads China’s medal charge in London
July 9th, 2012 - 8:43 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, July 9 (IANS) After a lacklustre performance at the Beijing Games, the Chinese track and field team led by star hurdler Liu Xiang is pinning medal hopes on eight ... Read more...
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Santos accuses Brazil confederation of burning out Neymar
June 15th, 2012 - 5:54 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, June 15 (IANS) Santos president Luis Alvaro Ribeiro has accused Brazil's football confederation of "burning out" star striker Neymar.The 20-year-old cut a frustrated figure during Santos' 0-1 ... Read more...
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Daredevils aim to again top the table (Preview)
May 9th, 2012 - 9:19 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, May 9 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils will be looking to top the points table once again as they take on an insipid Deccan Chargers in the Indian Premier League ... Read more...
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KKR, Daredevils look for a new beginning (Preview)
April 4th, 2012 - 7:14 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, April 4 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils and Kolkata Knight Riders - two sides yet to reach the Indian Premier League (IPL) final even once despite being high on star ... Read more...
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Flamengo move to third place after narrow victory
March 19th, 2012 - 5:32 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, March 19 (IANS) Flamengo narrowly beat Friburguesne 1-0 in the fourth round of the Rio Cup to move into third place of Group A.Plagued by multiple injuries, ... Read more...
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Liverpool edge out City in Carling Cup
January 12th, 2012 - 6:02 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 12 (IANS) Manchester City slumped to their second home defeat this season after a 0-1 loss to Liverpool in the first leg of their semi-final tie in the ... Read more...
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I have the form to rattle South Africa: Johnson
October 6th, 2011 - 3:53 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Oct 6 (IANS) Australia's pace spearhead Mitchell Johnson says his lacklustre performance in Sri Lanka was more a case of bad luck and that he is in form to ... Read more...
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Yashas wins Chandigarh Junior golf, Shreya takes girls title
July 1st, 2011 - 8:38 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, July 1 (IANS) Mysore's Yashas Chandra won his second title of the season with a steady 74 that helped him overhaul Tarundeep Singh Chadha in the final round of ... Read more...
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Kirsten and his merry men did India proud (Lead)
April 3rd, 2011 - 6:24 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) When the Indian team carried aloft on their shoulders coach Gary Kirsten during their victory lap after their World Cup triumph, it was an acknowledgement of ... Read more...
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After bad show as host, Franco skips Oscar party
March 1st, 2011 - 4:11 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, March 1 (IANS) Actor James Franco skipped his own Academy Awards after-party after a lacklustre performance as the host of the mega event.The "127 Hours" star, who was slammed ... Read more...
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James Franco skips Oscar party after poor performance as host
March 1st, 2011 - 2:43 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 01 (ANI): James Franco reportedly skipped his own Oscar bash after a lacklustre performance as host.The actor, who was slammed for his awards show hosting skills, missed out his ... Read more...
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Amy Winehouse booed by fans in Dubai over lacklustre gig
February 14th, 2011 - 6:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 14 (ANI): Angry fans in Dubai recently booed Amy Winehouse over her lacklustre performance.The troubled singer, who has a history of shambolic shows, was flown over to the United ... Read more...
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Bhowmick takes over as Mohun Bagan technical director
December 15th, 2010 - 12:28 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Dec 14 (IANS) Subhas Bhowmick Tuesday took over as technical director of the beleaguered Mohun Bagan soccer team, saying he was taking up the job as a challenge.Bhowmick's appointment came a ... Read more...
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Mohun Bagan’s chief coach resigns
December 13th, 2010 - 4:38 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Dec 13 (IANS) Having drawn flak for Mohun Bagan's lacklustre performance during the ongoing season, the club's chief soccer coach Stanley Rosario resigned Monday."As Mohun Bagan is a formidable club, ... Read more...
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TTFI to open national academy to produce world-class players
December 11th, 2010 - 7:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) With an eye to the future and to produce a steady stream of international players, the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) is all set to open ... Read more...
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‘Kanimozhi’ Movie Review: An Utter Disappointment
November 27th, 2010 - 7:54 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Director: Sripathy RangasamyCast: Jai, Shazahn Padamsee, Vijay VasanthRating: **Considering that it was named ‘Kanimozhi’ many were under the impression that the film would have some relation to today’s political condition in ... Read more...
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Cheers break out at Preeja’s home
November 21st, 2010 - 8:26 pm ICT by IANS
Palakkad (Kerala), Nov 21 (IANS) The prayers of Preeja Sreedharan's mother have been answered. As Preeja breasted the tape to win the gold in the women's 10,000 meters at the Asian Games, ... Read more...
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Man U veteran Giggs asks Rooney to toughen up
October 1st, 2010 - 2:38 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct.1 (ANI): Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs has told ace striker Wayne Rooney to toughen up quickly.The Sun quoted Giggs, as saying: "When I was younger - 17, 18 or ... Read more...
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High definition TV big turn-off for millions of women
September 15th, 2010 - 5:14 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 15 (IANS) High definition (HD) television is a big turn-off in millions of British homes, thanks to women who are showing the latest in broadcast technology a thumbs down.
Experts ascribed ... Read more...
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Soccer WC Cup coverage ‘misogynistic’: Miriam González Durántez
July 13th, 2010 - 5:25 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 13 (ANI): Miriam González Durántez, the wife of Britain's Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, says media coverage of the recently concluded soccer World Cup was misogynistic.The Spanish born González has ... Read more...
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Waqar backs ‘unimpressive’ Asif ahead of first Test against Australia
July 10th, 2010 - 1:40 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 10 (ANI): Pakistan fast bowler Mohammed Asif has received coach Waqar Younis' backing despite his lacklustre performance in the two-day practice game against Leicestershire, ahead of the first Test against ... Read more...
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Yuvraj back, Badrinath axed from Test squad(Lead)
June 26th, 2010 - 6:47 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, June 26 (IANS) Yuvraj Singh is back in the Indian Test squad for the away series against Sri Lanka next month, barely three weeks after national selectors dropped him from ... Read more...
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Goalkeeping blunder costs England victory over US
June 13th, 2010 - 3:32 am ICT by IANS
Rustenburg (South Africa), June 13 (DPA) England's World Cup campaign got off to a sluggish start Saturday when they were held to a 1-1 draw by outsiders US in the opening game ... Read more...
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Younis to accept nothing less than complete reversal of ‘punishment’, says counsel
June 3rd, 2010 - 5:52 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Jun.3 (ANI): Ruling out any compromise with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over the 'indefinite' ban imposed on Younis Khan, the former skipper's counsel has said that his client would not ... Read more...
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Our players just wilted under ‘India match’ pressure: Pak hockey coach
March 2nd, 2010 - 12:44 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Mar.2 (ANI): Upset over his team's lacklustre performance during the World Cup opener against India, Pakistan hockey coach Shahid Ali Khan has said his team just couldn't handle the enormous pressure ... Read more...
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Akhtar eyeing T20 World Cup to prove critics wrong
January 27th, 2010 - 12:56 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Jan.27 (ANI): Temperamental Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar is aiming to play in the T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in May in the Caribbean, to prove his ... Read more...
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Sharma, Mishra bowl India to victory in Chittagong Test
January 21st, 2010 - 6:04 pm ICT by IANS
Chittagong, Jan 21 (IANS) Ishant Sharma and Amit Mishra ran through the Bangladesh second innings as India won the first Test by 113 runs here Thursday.
Chasing an improbable victory target of ... Read more...
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Yousuf reposes faith in struggling Akmal
January 6th, 2010 - 3:24 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 6 (IANS) Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf has ruled out the option of resting Kamran Akmal despite the wicketkeeper's lacklustre performance behind the stumps.
Akmal dropped Australia's middle order batsman ... Read more...
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Tendulkar rested for Bangladesh tri-series
December 25th, 2009 - 11:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Sachin Tendulkar has been rested while Rohit Sharma has been recalled for the tri-series cricket tournament in Bangladesh starting Jan 4.
Leg spinner Amit Mishra and pacer ... Read more...
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Hauritz ready to use `Doosra’ to skittle Windies at WACA
December 14th, 2009 - 1:33 pm ICT by ANI
Perth (Australia), Dec.14 (ANI): Australian off-spinner Nathan Hauritz says he will use the `Doosra' during the third Test against the West Indies here, and is confident about bouncing back in Perth after ... Read more...
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Benitez threatens to quit if Torres walks out
November 17th, 2009 - 4:27 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov.17 (ANI): Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has threatened to quit if star striker Fernando Torres bids adieu to the club because of its current financial mess."It won't happen. I'd ... Read more...
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Are the Communists fast losing appeal in India? (Comment)
November 14th, 2009 - 11:07 am ICT by IANS
By Amulya Ganguli
While Mayawati has received a shot in the arm from her successes in the recent by-elections in Uttar Pradesh, the dismal run of setbacks for the Communist parties continues ... Read more...
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