Kenya’s runner Jelimo blames tactics for poor show in London
August 16th, 2012 - 6:22 pm ICT by IANS
Nairobi, Aug 16 (IANS) Kenya's Pamela Jelimo has blamed poor tactics for her failure to retain her Olympic title. Russian Mariya Saminova ended her reign as the women's 800 metres ... Read more...
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Milk compound keeps you slim despite lazy lifestyle
June 15th, 2012 - 4:35 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 15 (IANS) Traces of a cousin of vitamin B3, found in milk, produces startling health benefits such as keeping you slim inspite of a fatty diet and lazy ... Read more...
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Liu Xiang equals men’s 110m hurdles world record
June 3rd, 2012 - 7:54 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 3 (IANS) Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang equalled the 12.87 seconds world record to claim the men's 110m hurdles title at the 2012 IAAF Diamond League at Eugene, Oregon.Cuban ... Read more...
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Olympics: Britain handed tough draw in men’s water polo
May 7th, 2012 - 8:02 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 7 (IANS) Hosts Great Britain have been handed out a tough draw in the men's water polo event for the 2012 London Olympics.Britain have been clubbed with Olympic ... Read more...
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Six cities bid for 2018 Youth Olympic Games
March 3rd, 2012 - 3:18 pm ICT by IANS
Lausanne, March 3 (IANS) A total of six cities from Europe and Latin America have submitted applications to bid for the third edition of the Summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG) ... Read more...
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FIH to continue recognising Hockey India
November 12th, 2011 - 9:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) In a major breather for hockey in the country, International Hockey Federation (FIH) has decided to continue with its recognition of Hockey India (HI) and ... Read more...
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Tired Bolt eyes world-leading time in Brussels
September 16th, 2011 - 3:46 pm ICT by IANS
Brussels (Belgium) Sep 16 (IANS/CMC) Jamaican sprint icon Usain Bolt finds himself in an unfamiliar position at the season-ending Diamond League meet here Friday, still trying to post the world's fastest ... Read more...
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New Zealand replace India as hosts of 2011 Champions Trophy
September 13th, 2011 - 3:14 pm ICT by IANS
Lausanne, Sep 13 (IANS) The FIH Tuesday announced that New Zealand will replace India as the hosts of the the 2011 edition of the men's Champions Trophy hockey tournament, which ... Read more...
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World Athletics Championship: Jamaican minister laments Powell 100m exit
August 27th, 2011 - 4:30 pm ICT by IANS
Kingston (Jamaica), Aug 27 (IANS/CMC) Jamaica's Sports Minister Olivia Grange has lamented Asafa Powell's withdrawal from the marquee 100 metres event at the World Championships.
The 28-year-old was forced out of ... Read more...
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Asafa Powell says he is favourite to win World title
August 25th, 2011 - 5:38 pm ICT by IANS
Daegu (South Korea), Aug 25 (IANS/CMC) He enters the World Championships without a major title but Jamaican Asafa Powell has still installed himself as the favourite to win the marquee 100 ... Read more...
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Cell phones killing off global bee populations
May 13th, 2011 - 10:33 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 13 (IANS) The mobile phone may be a blessing for millions of people worldwide, but it has also become a deadly bane for bees, say experts.Researchers say mobile ... Read more...
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CAS registers appeals of tainted Pak trio against ICC tribunal ban on fixing charges
March 2nd, 2011 - 11:30 am ICT by ANI
Lausanne, Mar 2(ANI): The appeals of the disgraced Pakistani trio against the International Cricket Council (ICC) Anti-Corruption Tribunal's decision to ban them on spot-fixing charges have been registered in the International Court ... Read more...
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I am determined to clear my name, says Asif
February 23rd, 2011 - 3:14 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, Feb 23 (IANS) Banned Pakistani pacer Mohammad Asif says he is determined to clear his name from the spot-fixing scandal that shook world cricket last year.Asif along with former Test captain ... Read more...
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Shania Twain And Frederic Thiebaud Exchange Seaside Vows
January 4th, 2011 - 8:19 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Singer Shania Twain brought in the New Year in a very special way. She got married to Frederic Thiebaud, who is also the ex husband of her best friend, with ... Read more...
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Tongue clicks could soon help paralysed people steer their wheelchairs
December 2nd, 2010 - 5:20 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 2 (ANI): Paralysed, disabled, or quadriplegics may soon be able to operate wheelchairs using their tongues - thanks to an innovation led by an Indian-origin scientist.The key is an ... Read more...
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MJ mimic says album he recorded is being passed off as late singer’s
November 23rd, 2010 - 6:36 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 23 (ANI): A man has come forward to claim that songs he recorded mimicking Michael Jackson are now being passed off as being the late singer's voice on a ... Read more...
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Swede gets world’s highest motoring fine
August 12th, 2010 - 2:27 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 12 (IANS) A Swedish driver, who sped through Switzerland and received the world's highest ever motoring fine of 650,000 euros, said: "I think the speedo on the car, which is ... Read more...
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Shelly-Ann Fraser Tests Positive For Oxycodone
July 9th, 2010 - 8:34 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
July 9, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Shelly-Ann Fraser, the 100 meters runner from Jamaica has tested positive for a prohibited substance. The announcement was made in a statement issued by Bruce James, ... Read more...
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IOA does what is good for the sports: Randhir Singh
July 1st, 2010 - 9:34 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, July 1 (ANI): The Secretary General of Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Randhir Singh, on Thursday said the organisation is committed to proper governance of sports bodies and is doing all ... Read more...
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IOC ask sports ministry not to impose tenure clause
May 12th, 2010 - 7:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The sports ministry's bid to fix the tenure of officials of national sports federations received a setback with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) saying that such measures ... Read more...
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Making an art of everyday types and signs (With Image)
February 19th, 2010 - 12:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The humble arrow evolved from being a weapon of war to being part of everyday signage integral to life in the 21st century. It is in focus ... Read more...
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California court rejects Roman Polanski’s bid to have his case dismissed
December 22nd, 2009 - 2:13 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
California, Dec 21 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Roman Polanski won the right to be under house arrest after a long time. And now, he is facing some more missiles from the court, as ... Read more...
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Roman Polanski working on film under house arrest
December 21st, 2009 - 4:51 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 21 (ANI): Troubled filmmaker Roman Polanski is not letting his courtroom woes interrupt the editing of his latest flick The Ghost Writer.He is undertaking the post-production work on the movie ... Read more...
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Particles from car brakes can harm your lungs
November 21st, 2009 - 1:14 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 21 (IANS) Tiny particles released by car brake pads can harm lung cells, according to new research.
Researchers found that heavy braking, as in an emergency stop, caused the most ... Read more...
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Arbitrator dismisses Mutu appeal against Chelsea
July 31st, 2009 - 9:30 pm ICT by IANS
Lausanne, July 31 (DPA) The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed Friday an appeal by Romanian striker Adrian Mutu against the world body FIFA order that he has to pay ... Read more...
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Who wins the battle of the sexes?
May 26th, 2009 - 4:36 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 26 (ANI): The battle of the sexes has been going on since the conception of the world. Now, researchers have used science to put the record straight.Results of many recent ... Read more...
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Stephanie Rice named World’s Sexiest Sportswoman
May 3rd, 2009 - 3:02 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, May 03 (ANI): Swimming sensation Stephanie Rice has been named the sexiest sportswoman in the world.Rice came in at No.30 in FHM magazine's 100 sexiest women in the world in ... Read more...
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Triple Olympic gold medallist Rice well placed in swimsuit wars
May 2nd, 2009 - 6:02 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, May 2 (ANI): Triple Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Rice is the best known swimmer in the world without a personal swimwear sponsor, and would be in a winning position during the ... Read more...
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Scientists trick immune system into accepting organ transplant
April 7th, 2009 - 12:25 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, April 7 (IANS) In a significant breakthrough, scientists have tricked the immune system into accepting a new organ transplant as its own, eliminating dependence on toxic immunosuppressive drugs for a lifetime.
Jonathan ... Read more...
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Now, a robotic computer that can be operated by gestures
March 3rd, 2009 - 1:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 3 (ANI): Forget about using keyboard or mouse to operate your computer, for scientists have now developed a PC with a robotic neck that can be controlled only by ... Read more...
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CAS: Swedish wrestler will not get bronze medal back
February 17th, 2009 - 12:45 pm ICT by IANS
Lausanne, Feb 17 (DPA) The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said that a Swedish wrestler would not get back a medal he won last year at the Beijing Olympics.Ara Abrahamian, who ... Read more...
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Teens who often hang out with pals more likely to use marijuana
February 3rd, 2009 - 1:34 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 3 (ANI): A new study has found that teenagers who frequently go out with friends are more prone to marijuana abuse.Long-term cannabis use can have detrimental effects on the ... Read more...
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Arbitrator dismisses cyclist Rasmussen’s appeal against doping ban
January 23rd, 2009 - 2:24 pm ICT by IANS
Lausanne, Jan 23 (DPA) The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed cyclist Michael Rasmussen's appeal against the two-year ban he received for doping from the Monegasque Cycling Federation (FMC) last June."Consequently, ... Read more...
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Golden League athletics will be doubled to 12 meets
November 24th, 2008 - 1:14 am ICT by IANS
Monte Carlo, Nov 23 (DPA) The Golden League athletics series is to be doubled from six to 12 meets from 2010 onwards, a top official of the International Association of Athletics Federation ... Read more...
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Red wine pills may help fight obesity and diabetes
November 5th, 2008 - 12:32 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 5 (ANI): Scientists have developed a new drug that mimics the effects of an ingredient in red wine, which may be a powerful weapon in the fight against obesity ... Read more...
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