91 years old Arthur Gilbert is the world’s oldest triathlete
June 12th, 2012 - 11:24 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Somerset, June 12 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Arthur Gilbert who carried the Olympic Torch through Minehead, Somerset, last month, is probably the world’s oldest triathlete, having taken part in 41 events, including swimming, cycling ... Read more...
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Jessica Ennis ‘labelled “overweight” by UK Athletics’
May 25th, 2012 - 7:46 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, May 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The track and field athlete Jessica Ennis has been labelled as overweight by a high rank UK Athletics official, according to her coach Toni Minichiello.
Minichiello, who ... Read more...
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The Shadows bassist Jet Harris dies of cancer at 71
March 19th, 2011 - 1:12 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 19 (ANI): Jet Harris, the original bass player with The Shadows, has passed away at the age of 71. He had cancer.Born Terence Harris in London, the guitarist - who ... Read more...
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‘The Wombles’ creator Elisabeth Beresford dies aged 84
December 26th, 2010 - 2:59 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 26 (ANI): Elisabeth Beresford, who created the popular children's characters, 'The Wombles', has died. She was 84.Her family said on Saturday that she died at a hospital in Alderney ... Read more...
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Ultimo boss Michelle Mone ‘designs Kate Middleton’s bridal lingerie’
November 26th, 2010 - 11:46 am ICT by ANI
London, Nov 26 (ANI): Ultimo boss Michelle Mone received an OBE from Princess Anne at Buckingham Palace and has her sights set on designing Kate Middleton's bridal lingerie."I have designed Kate's ... Read more...
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Real James Bond ’sneaked into communist Russia in school uniform’
September 27th, 2010 - 3:46 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 27 (ANI): Sean Connery and Pierce Brosnan may have blown up enemy tanks and carried out covert operations while playing James Bond, but the real 007 spy was no less ... Read more...
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Scottish blind golfer scores first hole-in-one on ‘very tricky’ green
September 8th, 2010 - 2:18 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 8 (ANI): A Scottish blind golfer scored his first hole-in-one on a "very tricky" green at Wellsgreen course, near Windygates in Fife-a feat that is difficult to achieve even for ... Read more...
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Catherine Zeta Jones appointed a CBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours List
June 12th, 2010 - 12:22 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 12 (ANI): Welsh beauty Catherine Zeta Jones has received a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.The Oscar-winning actress received a CBE for her services to the film industry and ... Read more...
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World’s oldest football coach who met Gandhi during WWII posting retires aged 93
May 27th, 2010 - 5:06 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 27(ANI): The world's oldest football coach, who was even introduced to Mahatma Gandhi during his posting in India during WWII, has finally retired at the age of 93.During a sporting ... Read more...
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Granny enters record books after completing 27 marathons in 27 days
May 3rd, 2010 - 3:15 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 3 (ANI): A granny has entered the record books after she completed 27 consecutive fund raising marathons.The 63-year-old grandma, Rosie Swale Pope MBE, ran for the final step in her ... Read more...
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Warne admits he was wrong about Collingwood
May 2nd, 2010 - 2:57 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 2 (ANI): Four years ago, former Australian spinner Shane Warne had mocked England all-rounder Paul Collingwood. Now, he is one of his biggest fans.In 2006-07, Warne taunted Collingwood for accepting ... Read more...
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‘Voice of Rugby’ Bill McLaren dies
January 20th, 2010 - 3:54 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 20 (ANI): Commentator Bill McLaren, known popularly as the "voice of rugby", has died at the age of 86.McLaren spent almost 50 years as a national broadcaster, beginning his career ... Read more...
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Button races off with an MBE in New Year’s honours list
December 21st, 2009 - 1:48 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec. 21 (ANI): Formula 1 racing star Jenson Button will an MBE after being included in this New Year honours list.Champion gymnast Beth Tweddle will also get an MBE, The Mirror ... Read more...
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Christopher Bailey named ‘Designer of the Year’
December 10th, 2009 - 2:59 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 10 (ANI): Chief creative director of Burberry, Christopher Bailey, has been named the 'Designer of the Year' at the British Fashion Awards.This is the second time that Bailey, 38, from ... Read more...
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McNally Bharat second quarter net profit Rs.3.6 crore
November 2nd, 2009 - 4:39 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Nov 2 (IANS) Engineering firm McNally Bharat Engineering (MBE) posted a net profit of Rs.3.6 crore for the quarter ended Sep 30, against Rs.3.2 crore registered during the corresponding period last ... Read more...
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Humiliating loss in 2007 behind Strauss’ bid to regain Ashes
July 5th, 2009 - 3:45 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 5 (ANI): England captain Andrew Strauss has revealed that humiliation of the last Ashes defeat is the primary force behind his bid to regain the urn.Michael Vaughan's side in ... Read more...
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Warne continues his battle with Collingwood
June 29th, 2009 - 6:16 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 29(ANI): Former Australian spinner Shane Warne has turned up the heat on his continuous feud with English batsman Paul Collingwood, with this time commenting on his performance in the World ... Read more...
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Nick Faldo gets knighthood for his golfing exploits
June 13th, 2009 - 9:23 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 13 (IANS) Golfer Nick Faldo, who received a knighthood in recognition of an incredible sporting career, described the honour as a "real surprise".
"I am more than a little bit humbled ... Read more...
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Lewis Hamilton wants to become Hollywood star after F1 career ends
June 11th, 2009 - 1:46 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 11 (ANI): Lewis Hamilton wants to make a career in Hollywood when he quits Formula 1."I want to try other things... I want to see if I can act," World ... Read more...
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England spinner Swann hoping for Ashes berth and MBE
May 11th, 2009 - 2:48 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 11 (ANI): England off-spinner Graeme Swann spent almost a decade drifting in the backwaters of cricket and was destined to be an unfulfilled talent.Now he is the world's leading ... Read more...
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Hadlee inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
April 3rd, 2009 - 6:44 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Apr.3 (ANI): Legendary New Zealand all-rounder Sir Richard Hadlee was formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame during the lunch interval on the first day of the third and ... Read more...
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Beckham set to overtake Bobby Moore’s England cap record
March 28th, 2009 - 2:55 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 28 (ANI): English midfielder David Beckham has only to make it onto the pitch against Slovenia today to get his 109th cap, and beat the record of Bobby Moore, ... Read more...
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EastEnders star Wendy Richard passes away at 65
February 27th, 2009 - 11:37 am ICT by ANI
London, Feb 27 (ANI): Soap queen Wendy Richard has died of cancer. She was 65.Richard, who graced the small screen as Miss Brahms in hit BBC comedy series Are You Being ... Read more...
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Author Terry Pratchett ”flabbergasted” to receive knighthood
December 31st, 2008 - 5:54 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 31 (ANI): Author Terry Pratchett said he was "flabbergasted" to receive a knighthood for his services in the field of literature.The 60-year-old writer of popular Discworld series of comic ... Read more...
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Upkeep of Nelsons historic ship might be handed to private players
September 14th, 2008 - 2:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, September 14 (ANI): HMS Victory, Lord Nelsons celebrated flagship, is poised to be offloaded by UKs Royal Navy, and plans are to handle its upkeep to private players.It is a ... Read more...
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Indian-origin playwright Tanika Gupta honoured with an MBE
June 14th, 2008 - 4:57 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 14 (ANI): Indian origin British playwright Tanika Gupta has been honoured with an MBE, Members of the Order of the British Empire, in the Queen's annual birthday honours list. ... Read more...
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British Queen honours singer Malkit Singh
May 8th, 2008 - 7:45 pm ICT by admin
London, May 8 (IANS) Popular bhangra singer Malkit Singh has been made a Member of the British Empire (MBE) by the British Queen in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. "I have worked ... Read more...
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Brit Sikhs celebrate Baisakhi in style
April 29th, 2008 - 8:48 pm ICT by admin
London, Apr 29 (ANI): The British Sikh Association (BSA) celebrates Baisakhi in a style.Over 300 guests attended this glittering event, which started with traditional Bhangra dance by the group "Baharain ... Read more...
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Blairs guardian angel role gives Will Smith a run for his money!
December 25th, 2007 - 4:36 pm ICT by admin
Washington, December 25 (ANI): Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair was seen playing T4 presenter June Sarpongs guardian angel in a star-studded video, premiered at London's MO Vida club recently.The film was ... Read more...
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