Pakistani dailies upset over hockey defeat
August 9th, 2012 - 12:31 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Aug 9 (IANS) Pakistan's crushing 0-7 defeat at the hands of Australia in hockey at the London Olympics has shattered the dreams of millions, dailies said Thursday, hoping ... Read more...
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India’s who’s who tweet on Narang’s feat
July 30th, 2012 - 9:02 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, July 30 (IANS) From star cricketers to leading Bollywood personalities, congratulatory messages poured in thick and fast on the virtual world for shooter Gagan Narang, who clinched the ... Read more...
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You make us proud: Sachin lavishes praise on Narang
July 30th, 2012 - 8:17 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, July 30 (IANS) Cricketing maestro Sachin Tendulkar Monday saluted shooter Gagan Narang for winning the first medal for India at the London Olympics.In a tweet, soon after Narang ... Read more...
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New Barbie dolls for Olympics 2012
July 26th, 2012 - 6:49 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) Mattel Toys India has launched new editions of the "Barbie I Can Be" range of dolls to commemorate the entire female contingent for Olympics 2012, a ... Read more...
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NBC sells $1 billion ads for Olympics 2012
July 26th, 2012 - 6:31 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, July 26 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The National Broadcaster NBC announced on Wednesday that it has reached the $ 1 billion mark for the advertisement sales related to the Olympics.The Olympic Games are ... Read more...
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Court to decide Wednesday on Kalmadi’s London visit (Lead)
July 24th, 2012 - 6:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The Delhi High Court will decide Wednesday whether to allow sacked Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi, an accused in a graft case, to ... Read more...
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Court to decide Wednesday on Kalmadi’s London visit
July 24th, 2012 - 3:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The Delhi High Court will decide Wednesday whether to allow sacked Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi, an accused in a graft case, 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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Asia to host hockey’s five continents tournament
May 6th, 2011 - 9:45 pm ICT by IANS
Ipoh, May 6 (IANS) International Hockey Federation (FIH) president Leandro Negre said Friday the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) has agreed to host the revived five continents hockey tournament while the ... Read more...
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‘PHF negating 2012 Olympics vision by selecting senior players for Azlan Shah Cup’
April 30th, 2011 - 2:03 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, April 30(ANI): The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) is negating its own stance and vision for the 2012 Olympics by retaining the senior players who are "at the twilight of their careers," ... Read more...
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Vijender, Vidya launch ‘Dadagiri 4′ (Lead)
January 13th, 2011 - 12:39 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Boxing champion Vijender Singh and actress Vidya Malvade of "Chak De! India" fame Wednesday launched the fourth edition of reality TV show "Dadagiri", which will go on ... Read more...
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‘Dadagiri 4′ gets Vijender, Vidya on board
January 12th, 2011 - 8:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) The youth driven UTV Bindass' reality show "Dadagiri 4" is set to bring boxing ring champion Vijender Singh along with "Chak De! India"-fame actress Vidya Malvade as ... Read more...
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Glastonbury fest axed over Olympics 2012
October 19th, 2010 - 6:37 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 19 (ANI): The Glastonbury festival due in 2012 has been cancelled in a bid to stop the event clashing with the Olympic Games to be held in London.However, the contemporary ... Read more...
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Spice Girls call fan support for Olympics 2012 gig
October 18th, 2010 - 4:48 am ICT by IANS
London, Oct 18 (IANS) Former Spice Girl Mel C is calling on fans to petition for the girl band to perform at the Opening Ceremony of London's 2012 Olympic Games.The singer ... Read more...
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Commonwealth Boxing Championships begin in New Delhi
March 13th, 2010 - 2:49 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar 13 (ANI): The fifth Commonwealth Boxing Championships got underway here on Friday.Inaugurated by Sports Minister MS Gill, the opening ceremony was presided over by Suresh Kalmadi, Chairman of Organising ... Read more...
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Jagger, Bowie, John to play at Olympics 2012?
October 26th, 2008 - 11:22 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 26 (IANS) Rock icons Mick Jagger, David Bowie and Elton John are reportedly set to form a 'super group' to play at the London Olympics in 2012.The Rolling Stones are ... Read more...
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