Sania hosts kids in Yale (With Image)
August 21st, 2012 - 8:44 pm ICT by IANS
New Haven (Connecticut), Aug 21 (IANS) Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, who was here to take part in a tournament, took some time off to host a kids day clinic ... Read more...
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British PM may win gold medal for chillaxing: Book
May 20th, 2012 - 6:20 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 20 (IANS) "If there was a gold medal for chillaxing Dave would win it," an ally of David Cameron says in a new book about the relaxed ... Read more...
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Australian Open: Nishikori eliminates Tsonga, Makarova stuns Serena
January 23rd, 2012 - 6:25 pm ICT by IANS
Melboune, Jan 23 (IANS) Kei Nishikori eliminated sixth-seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France Monday to advance into the quarterfinals of the Australian Open on Monday, becoming the first Japanese to ... Read more...
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Jaite appointed as Argentina’s captain for Davis Cup
December 17th, 2011 - 4:12 pm ICT by IANS
Buenos Aires, Dec 17 (IANS) Martin Jaite was appointed new captain of Argentina's Davis Cup team, Argentine Tennis Association (AAT) said.Jaite will replace Modesto "Tito" Vazquez and will occupy ... Read more...
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Isha Lakhani beats talented Balu in national tennis
October 12th, 2011 - 9:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Former national champion Isha Lakhani overcame talented Sharmada Balu 6-4, 6-4, to enter the women's singles quarterfinals of the Fenesta National Tennis Championship at the ... Read more...
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Nadal beats Murray, to meet Djokovic in Wimbledon final (Lead)
July 2nd, 2011 - 2:33 am ICT by IANS
London, July 2 (IANS) Defending champion Rafael Nadal saw off a spirited challenge from Andy Murray 5-7, 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 to set up a Wimbledon title clash with Novak ... Read more...
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Djokovic reaches Wimbledon final, claims No.1 ranking
July 2nd, 2011 - 1:10 am ICT by IANS
London, July 1 (IANS) Serbian Novak Djokovic reached his first Wimbledon final with a 7-6(4), 6-2, 6-7(9), 6-3 victory over France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in three hours and seven minutes ... Read more...
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No sex ban for Andy Murray before big match
May 3rd, 2011 - 1:01 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 3 (ANI): Tennis ace Andy Murray has revealed that he does not avoid sex on the eve of a big match.Many sportsmen swear by avoiding sex before a big event. ... Read more...
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Sania playing in a Tour quarterfinals after 2007
April 8th, 2011 - 5:46 pm ICT by IANS
Charleston (US), April 8 (IANS) India's Sania Mirza has entered her first quarterfinals at a WTA Tour tournament after three and a half years when she beat German wildcard Sabine ... Read more...
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Sibylle Szaggars Ushers In Sunshine To Robert Redford’s Life
January 22nd, 2011 - 8:34 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Jan 22, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Robert Redford seems to have got a new life once again. Thanks to his wife Sibylle Szaggars. The actor/director/producer who is known to be an extremely ... Read more...
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Federer ready to dominate the court once again
October 8th, 2010 - 5:04 am ICT by IANS
Hong Kong, Oct 8 (IANS) Roger Federer feels he could dominate the court once again, now that he's physically and mentally stronger.Before heading to Shanghai for the ATP Masters tournament, Federer ... Read more...
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Khaaliqa, all of 12 years, aims for squash gold at CWG
September 29th, 2010 - 2:28 pm ICT by IANS
By Bharat Sharma
New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) She studies in class 8, badly misses her mom, has fallen in love with chicken tikka and naan, and she wants a medal -- ... Read more...
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‘Indo-Pak Express’ aiming for No.1 spot
September 13th, 2010 - 8:37 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Sep 13 (IANS) The final destination for the "Indo-Pak Express" is the No.1 spot and the objective is well within the sights of Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi.
Reaching the US ... Read more...
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At 33, tennis mom Nirupama is still motivated
August 29th, 2010 - 2:32 pm ICT by IANS
By Pragya Tiwari
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) India's own tennis mom Nirupama Sanjeev, nee Vaidyanathan, has a dual purpose in staging a comeback. The mother of a four-year-old girl, the 33-year-old not ... Read more...
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I would like to play game of tennis with Qureshi, says Krishna
July 14th, 2010 - 9:14 pm ICT by ANI
By Smita PrakashIslamabad, Jul 14 (ANI): Ahead of Indo-Pak Foreign Ministers level talks, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna said in lighter vein that he would like to play tennis match with his ... Read more...
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I can play tennis with Qureshi, says Krishna
July 14th, 2010 - 8:54 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, July 14 (IANS) If Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi plays tennis, then "we would like to play a game of tennis", Indian External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna said here Wednesday.
Responding ... Read more...
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Stosur stunned by first Grand Slam final after recovering from career ending illness
June 4th, 2010 - 6:43 pm ICT by ANI
Paris, June 4(ANI): French Open finalist Samantha Stosur insists that she never imagined that she would reach a Grand Slam Final when she was battling a career ending illness three years ... Read more...
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Serena praises rival Stosur ahead of crucial clash
June 2nd, 2010 - 1:46 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Jun 2 (ANI): World No.1 Serena Williams, who will be facing Samantha Stosur in tonight's French Open quarterfinal, has praised her Australian rival."She's amazing. She's fast, strong and has ... Read more...
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Old Sir Mick Jagger learning to ‘pace’ himself during live gigs
May 31st, 2010 - 6:10 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 31 (ANI): Legendry rocker Sir Mick Jagger has decided to slow down his stage shows as he continuously fails to keep up his energy in his entire performance.The Rolling Stones ... Read more...
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Jagger learning to slow himself during live concerts
May 31st, 2010 - 1:03 am ICT by IANS
London, May 30 (IANS) Veteran rocker Sir Mick Jagger is learning to pace himself during live performances because he can no longer keep up his energetic stage act for the entire concert.
The ... Read more...
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Murray says won’t change his style of play
May 9th, 2010 - 1:44 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 9 (ANI): British No.1, and world-ranked fourth best tennis player Andy Murray has dismissed the criticism that he might never win a Grand Slam until he does."I know how to ... Read more...
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Sania Mirza-Shoaib Malik Wedding Reception Creates Buzz
April 16th, 2010 - 7:36 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Hyderabad, India, Apr 16, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The reception party of newlyweds Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik took place at the Taj Krishna Hotel in Hyderabad on 15th April, Thursday amidst ... Read more...
Police case against Sania Mirza for marrying Shoaib Malik
April 6th, 2010 - 10:29 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, April 6 (IANS) Tennis star Sania Mirza could face more trouble before her April 15 marriage with embattled Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik as an advocate has filed a police complaint that ... Read more...
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As Indian, Sania’s heart can’t beat for Pakistani: Sena (Lead)
April 2nd, 2010 - 5:24 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) The Shiv Sena Friday spewed venom over tennis star Sania Mirza's plans to marry cricketer Shoaib Malik, saying if she is a "true Indian" how can her "heart ... Read more...
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Sania’s decision to marry Shoaib Malik baffles people
March 30th, 2010 - 6:48 pm ICT by IANS
By Mohammed Shafeeq
Hyderabad, March 30 (IANS) The decision of Indian tennis star Sania Mirza to tie the knot with Shoaib Malik has baffled people in her home town and triggered a debate ... Read more...
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Tiger Woods and wife Elin ‘caught kissing’
March 11th, 2010 - 12:42 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Mar 11 (ANI): Tiger Woods and wife Elin Nordegren have reportedly reconciled.The pair was seen kissing for the first time in months since the scandal that rocked their marriage, Radar ... Read more...
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Aruban Prosecutor Says Van der Sloot Confession Doesn’t Add Up
March 2nd, 2010 - 3:22 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Aruba, Mar 1 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Well, folks, Joran van der Sloot is at it again. I first brought you the story here of Joran van der Sloot, the Dutch ... Read more...
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Van der Sloot Gives Interview After Dad’s Death
February 24th, 2010 - 12:38 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Aruba Feb 23 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The father of Joran van der Sloot, Paulus van der Sloot,57 died February 11, unexpectedly. He fell dead while playing tennis Joran is the main ... Read more...
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Brain scan allows patient in ‘vegetative’ state to communicate
February 4th, 2010 - 1:04 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 4 (ANI): A patient previously considered unconscious, or being in a 'vegetative state', can understand and communicate, a groundbreaking research has shown.Experts using brain scans have discovered for the first ... Read more...
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Kate Middleton sues paparazzi for invasion of privacy
January 14th, 2010 - 1:39 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 14 (ANI): Prince William's girlfriend Kate Middleton has engaged the Queen's solicitors to take legal action against the paparazzi who snapped her playing tennis on Christmas Day.Middleton, 28, is ... Read more...
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The Ellen DeGeneres Show: John and Ella Travolta
December 23rd, 2009 - 4:49 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
By Angela Kaye Mason
Dec 22 (THAINDIAN NEWS) "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" starts off with Ellen showing us a new car. She is going to play a fake game with a woman ... Read more...
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Philippoussis comeback dream looks to be a mirage
December 14th, 2009 - 11:05 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 14 (DPA) The long-odds dream of Mark Philippoussis to somehow make one last stand in the professional game looks to be all but gone after the 33-year-old failed to ... Read more...
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Nintendo Wii players can get ‘fractured limbs, damaged knees, painful tendonitis’
December 8th, 2009 - 5:50 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 8 (ANI): While Nintendo Wii is known for keeping players in shape, the game console can leave people with fractured limbs, damaged knees and painful tendonitis, surgeons have warned.The researchers ... Read more...
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15mins of exercise a day can cut death rate in prostate cancer patients
December 8th, 2009 - 12:26 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 8 (ANI): Fifteen minutes of exercise everyday can decrease overall mortality rates in patients with prostate cancer, says a new study.The study was presented at the American Association for Cancer ... Read more...
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Agassi took Brooke Shields’ approval for autobiography
November 13th, 2009 - 1:12 am ICT by IANS
New York, Nov 12 (IANS) Retired tennis ace Andre Agassi has revealed he reached out to his ex-wife Brooke Shields before releasing his tell-all autobiography, as he wanted to get her side ... Read more...
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