Mamata pullout gets brickbats, bouquets
September 19th, 2012 - 2:13 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 19 (IANS) Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee's decision to withdraw support to the UPA government has earned her laurels and flak among the netizens in West Bengal."Didi, we ... Read more...
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My enthusiasm was misrepresented: Ranveer Singh
September 9th, 2012 - 7:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Actor Ranveer Singh exuded enthusiasm after a successful Bollywood debut with "Band Baaja Baaraat". But his eagerness and frankness didn't go well with the industry ... Read more...
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India getting used to Koevermans’ style: Mehtab
August 27th, 2012 - 6:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) India mid-fielder Mehtab Hossain Monday said the team is getting used to the passing style of play under Dutch coach Wim Koevermans in the ongoing ... Read more...
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President felicitates Olympic medal winners
August 18th, 2012 - 5:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee congratulated India's Olympic medal winners at a felicitation ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Saturday, hoping for a 'medal spring' at the ... Read more...
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Medal will motivate me to bigger things: Saina Nehwal
August 17th, 2012 - 7:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) India's Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal Friday said her medal at the London Games would motivate her to attain greater heights in badminton.At a ... Read more...
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Hyundai launches new Elantra
August 13th, 2012 - 6:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Hundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) Monday launched the new fluidic Elantra sedan. Elantra comes in 7 variants - three petrol and four diesel -- and ... Read more...
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Dikshit announces Rs.1 crore award for Sushil Kumar
August 12th, 2012 - 9:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Sunday announced an award of Rs.1 crore to wrestler Sushil Kumar who bagged a silver in the 66kg freestyle ... Read more...
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Shooter Vijay deserves topmost award: Dhumal
August 8th, 2012 - 7:12 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Aug 8 (IANS) Olympic silver medalist pistol shooter Vijay Kumar deserved the country's topmost award for a sportsperson, Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal said here Wednesday.In a missive ... Read more...
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Andhra announces Rs.50 lakh cash award for Gagan
July 31st, 2012 - 8:41 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, July 31 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government Tuesday announced a cash award of Rs.50 lakh for ace shooter Gagan Narang, who bagged a bronze medal at the London Olympics.Narang ... Read more...
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Andhra governor congratulates Gagan Narang
July 30th, 2012 - 10:12 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, July 30 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan Monday congratulated shooter Gagan Narang on his winning the first medal for India at the ongoing London Olympics.Gagan won the bronze ... Read more...
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Legendary Jarnail Singh conferred Mohun Bagan Ratna posthumously
July 30th, 2012 - 12:03 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, July 29 (IANS) India's legendary soccer defender Jarnail Singh was Sunday conferred Mohun Bagan Ratna - the club's highest award - posthumously.
The award was given to his three ... Read more...
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Ruud Gullit for pact barring big clubs luring away native talent
July 29th, 2012 - 6:24 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, July 29 (IANS) With big football clubs luring away exciting talents to offshore destinations hurting the prospect of countries like the Netherlands, legendary Dutch footballer Ruud Gullit Sunday advocated ... Read more...
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Haryana announces cash awards for Olympic medallist
July 26th, 2012 - 9:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) The Haryana government Thursday announced huge cash awards for its sportspersons if they win a medal in the 2012 London Games.Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh ... Read more...
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Queen congratulates Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins
July 24th, 2012 - 9:03 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, July 24 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Queen has congratulated Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins for being the first Briton to win the cycling race.The Queen said in a statement that, "I ... Read more...
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Sahara pick up Lucknow franchise of HI League
July 23rd, 2012 - 7:54 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, July 23 (IANS) Indian hockey's chief sponsor Sahara India Pariwar announced Monday that they have bought the Lucknow franchise of the proposed Hockey India League (HIL).Speaking on the occasion ... Read more...
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Pranab celebrates with ’sandesh’, ‘laddoos’
July 22nd, 2012 - 9:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) 'Motichoor laddoos', 'malai kulhars' and the evergreen 'sandesh'....sweets were being distrubuted galore Sunday after Pranab Mukherjee was elected president of India.The supporters had begun ... Read more...
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Capello can’t rest on laurels: Bilyaletdinov
July 18th, 2012 - 1:30 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, July 17 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Fabio Capello will have to prove himself if appointed Russia coach, former Everton midfielder Diniyar Bilyaletdinov said Tuesday.Capello, a five-time Italian league and two-time Spanish ... Read more...
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Letters to Santa Claus with love from India
July 17th, 2012 - 2:36 pm ICT by IANS
Rovaniemi (Arctic Circle), July 17 (IANS) "Dear Santa Claus, I need a little help in my studies so that I can bring laurels to my family", "Please ring my doorbell, ... Read more...
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PIL in Calcutta High Court to seek Pinki’s release
July 5th, 2012 - 9:00 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, July 5 (IANS) Arguing that the detention of Asiad gold medallist runner Pinki Pramanik for "rape" was illegal, a public interest litigation (PIL) was filed Thursday before the Calcutta ... Read more...
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Ronit models role on party-busting cop
June 26th, 2012 - 4:15 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 26 (IANS) Maharashtra Police officer Vishwas Nangare-Patil, known for busting rave parties, has found a friend and ally in actor Ronit Roy who has decided to model his ... Read more...
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Hope no one makes me shout in Rajya Sabha: Tendulkar
June 22nd, 2012 - 9:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar, known for his soft-spoken nature, said Friday that he would avoid shouting in parliament and would politely make out his ... Read more...
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Arjun Rampal to holiday in Bali (Movie Snippets)
June 18th, 2012 - 8:46 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal, who is busy shooting for Vashu Bhagnani's "Ajab Gazabb Love", says he will head to Bali for a vacation soon."Filming in ... Read more...
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Jayalalithaa greets Anand
May 31st, 2012 - 4:17 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, May 31 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Thursday greeted Viswanathan Anand for winning the World Chess Title for the fifth time.In a letter to Anand, Jayalalithaa said: ... Read more...
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It was like playing an away game: Gambhir
May 5th, 2012 - 11:17 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, May 5 (IANS) With a packed Eden Gardens cheering their favourite son Sourav Ganguly, Kolkata Knight Riders' skipper Gautam Gambhir Saturday said it was like playing an away ... Read more...
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Elvis Crespo releases new album
May 2nd, 2012 - 12:39 pm ICT by IANS
Miami, May 2 (IANS/EFE) Puerto Rican singer Elvis Crespo Tuesday has released his 12th album, "Los Monsters"."I still have to defend myself just like the first day. I think that ... Read more...
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Gambhir hopes Kolkata will root for KKR in Ganguly game
April 29th, 2012 - 4:27 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) In spite of the city's favourite son Sourav Ganguly leading the Pune Warriors India against them, Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) captain Gautam Gambhir hopes Kolkatans ... Read more...
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Decks cleared for fifth edition of Mammootty film
April 20th, 2012 - 2:21 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, April 20 (IANS) Decks have been cleared for the fifth edition of the blockbuster Mammootty film "Oru CBI Dairy kurippu", a rarity in the Malayalam film industry, according to ... Read more...
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Sahara India to sponsor Indian volleyball
April 16th, 2012 - 10:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) India's corporate major Sahara India, chief sponsors of the Indian cricket team and owners of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Pune Warriors, Monday announced that ... Read more...
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Consistency has been Dempo’s hallmark: Climax
April 12th, 2012 - 6:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Former India football captain Climax Lawrence Thursday praised his side for their consistency as Dempo looked all set to retain the I-League title.Dempo recorded a ... Read more...
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Groom more youngsters like Kohli, say Indian fans
March 25th, 2012 - 12:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) India might be the reigning World Cup champions in one-day cricket, but the team's recent loss of form and dismal performances in England and Australia ... Read more...
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‘Lack of infrastructure, not sports talent in northeast’
March 21st, 2012 - 2:39 pm ICT by IANS
Aizawl, March 21 (IANS) There is no dearth of sports talent in the northeastern region but it is woefully short of infrastructure, Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla said after inaugurating ... Read more...
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Kenya’s Jelimo seeks Olympic glory after return from injury
March 14th, 2012 - 5:11 pm ICT by IANS
Nairobi, March 14 (IANS) Olympic 800m champion Pamela Jelimo says she will not rest on her laurels until she successfully defends her crown in London.Jelimo was speaking to reporters after ... Read more...
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Reggaeton duo include JLo in upcoming album
March 7th, 2012 - 11:32 am ICT by IANS
San Juan, March 7 (IANS/EFE) Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Wisin and Yandel have included singer Jennifer Lopez in their upcoming album, their agent told EFE Tuesday.Paco Lopez said that ... Read more...
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We have to take one match at a time: Chettri
March 6th, 2012 - 8:32 pm ICT by IANS
Kathmandu, March 6 (IANS) India football captain Sunil Chettri said Tuesday that it will be tough for the 2008 champions in the AFC Challenge Cup since they have been placed ... Read more...
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Sahara India to award Rs.1.29 crore for hockey team (Lead)
February 28th, 2012 - 9:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Hockey India's (HI) chief sponsor Sahara India Tuesday announced a cash award of Rs.1.29 crore for the Indian men's national team after the eight-time Olympic ... Read more...
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