Russia wins first Olympic basketball medal
August 12th, 2012 - 9:44 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia won its first Olympic basketball medal Sunday after a thrilling final decided in the last minute.Russia beat 2004 Olympic champions Argentina 81-77, with Minnesota ... Read more...
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Olympic basketball: Russia beat Lithuania to reach semi-final
August 8th, 2012 - 11:08 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's men reached the semi-finals of the Olympic basketball tournament Wednesday, beating Lithuania 83-74 in a dramatic match here Wednesday.Andrei Kirilenko, who returned to the ... Read more...
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South Korea win 7th straight Olympic archery gold
July 30th, 2012 - 12:59 am ICT by IANS
London, July 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) South Korea won its seventh consecutive Olympic gold medal in the women's team archery competition Sunday, beating China in a rainy final.Ki Bo-Bae shot the ... Read more...
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Export target hinges on revival of global economy: Fitch
June 5th, 2012 - 8:30 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, June 5 (IANS) The government's target of 20 percent growth in exports during 2012-13 would depend largely on the revival of global demand, said credit rating agency Fitch Ratings.The ... Read more...
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Every fifth murder in Delhi sexually motivated: Police
January 6th, 2012 - 10:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Every fifth murder in the capital is sexually motivated, Police Commissioner B.K. Gupta said Friday.Addressing the annual press conference of the Delhi Police, Gupta said: ... Read more...
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BJP accuses Mayawati’s brother of money laundering
December 5th, 2011 - 11:08 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Dec 5 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Monday alleged large-scale money laundering by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati's younger brother Anand Kumar, whose assets have allegedly bloated ... Read more...
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RBI to promote use of cashless payment system
August 25th, 2011 - 9:19 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 25 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has taken measures to promote the use of cashless payment instruments in the country, a senior official said Thursday."The RBI ... Read more...
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Dravid scores century, India falter again (Lead)
August 22nd, 2011 - 1:23 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 21 (IANS) India were staring at another huge loss and a series whitewash against England as they were left with seven wickets after the fourth day's play ... Read more...
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Dravid scores 35th century, India follow on (Tea report)
August 21st, 2011 - 10:39 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 21 (IANS) A defiant Rahul Dravid remained unbeaten on 146 even as India collapsed to 300 in the first innings on the fourth day of the fourth ... Read more...
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Explain Pranab office bugging issue, Advani tells PM
June 23rd, 2011 - 10:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani Thursday said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should come clean on reports that the finance minister's office was ... Read more...
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Bug eyed pooch with crooked teeth may be UK’s ugliest
December 16th, 2010 - 6:37 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 16 (ANI): A bug eyed pet dog with crooked teeth could be Britain's ugliest pooch.The partially blind two-year-old pointer cross had been ignored for months at an animal shelter, where ... Read more...
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When George Harrison played a ghostly prank on Macca
October 31st, 2010 - 3:58 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 31 (ANI): Sir Paul McCartney was once made to think that his dead mother was trying to contact him by Beatles bandmate George Harrison, who was actually playing a ... Read more...
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Groupe Royer to dole out New Balance brand
August 24th, 2010 - 4:20 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 24, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): New Balance has declared that it will soon be on with a strategic partnership in Europe to strengthen the brand's marketplace share and also to drive ... Read more...
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Josh Childress To Join Phoenix Suns
July 12th, 2010 - 7:36 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Phoenix, July 12, (THAINDIAN NEWS) As per media sources, Atlanta Hawks' Josh Childress has been traded to the Phoenix Suns on Friday in a sign-and-trade deal between the two teams. ... Read more...
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Chicago Bulls Welcome Kyle Korver
July 10th, 2010 - 7:09 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
July 10, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Chicago Bulls have signed Kyle Korver of Utah Jazz for their coming season with an agreement of $15 million for 3 years. The 3 pointer ... Read more...
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Chicago Bulls Offer 3-Year, $20 Million To J.J. Redick
July 10th, 2010 - 7:06 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
July 10, (THAINDIAN NEWS) If everything works in favor of the Chicago Bulls then chances are that Orlando Magic Shooting guard J.J. Redick will land up with the team for ... Read more...
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Kobe Bryant Hits Back In Los Angeles Lakers Vs Pheonix Suns Game
May 18th, 2010 - 7:02 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Los Angeles, May 18, (THAINDIAN NEWS) At Monday night's Western Conference Finals at Staples Center, the Phoenix Suns faced the wrath of Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers. It ... Read more...
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Goran Dragic: The Star Of Pheonix Suns
May 8th, 2010 - 5:20 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
San Antonio, May 8, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Friday night turned out to be a great night not only for the Phoenix Suns but also for Goran Dragic who contributed 26 points ... Read more...
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Duke Blue Devils Win Over West Virginia In NCAA Tournament Semi-Final
April 4th, 2010 - 7:51 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Indianapolis, Apr 4, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Now it is only the NCAA finals that fans are keeping their fingers crossed for. The Duke Blue Devils under coach Mike Krzyzewski was able ... Read more...
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Xavier University Suffers Defeat Against Kansas State
March 26th, 2010 - 10:45 pm ICT by GD
By Meena KarSalt Lake City, March 26, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The basketball game fans ultimately got what they were waiting for. It was one of the brilliant NCAA tournament matches ever played on ... Read more...
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New Mexico State University Defeated By Michigan State University
March 20th, 2010 - 7:43 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Washington, March 20, (THAINDIAN NEWS) On Friday, New Mexico State University was defeated by the Michigan State University team at the first round of the NCAA tournament. It was a ... Read more...
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Devan Downey Helps University Of South Carolina Win Game Against Kentucky
January 27th, 2010 - 8:48 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Jan 27, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The University of South Carolina won the game against the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, Jan 26, 2010, thanks mostly to Devan Downey. The player was ... Read more...
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Tri-Africa nation visit showed keenness for enhancing ties with India: Ansari
January 12th, 2010 - 1:19 pm ICT by ANI
Onboard Air India One, Jan.12 (ANI): Vice-President Mohammad Hamid Ansari said Tuesday that his visit to the three African states of Zambia, Malawi and Botswana not only reflected the goodwill these countries ... Read more...
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Bobby Cremins’ Boys Defeat The Hot Favorite North Carolina
January 5th, 2010 - 8:34 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Jan 5, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Charleston coach Bobby Cremins had his share of success in the two decades that he has served as the coach of the Gerogia Tech team. ... Read more...
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Greg Long Emerges Winner Of Eddie Aikau 2009
December 9th, 2009 - 9:08 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Dec. 09, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Greg Long won against Kelly Slater in the Eddie Aikau Invitational, that was held at the Waimea Bay in Oahu, emerging as the winner in the ... Read more...
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Los Angeles Lakers Wins Against Miami Heat
December 5th, 2009 - 8:51 pm ICT by GD
By Meena KarDec. 05, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Los Angeles Lakers clinched a victory upon the Miami Heat team with the help of their shooting guard player, Kobe Bryant. He has played quite an ... Read more...
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Rotnei Clarke Sets New Records In Game Against Alcorn
November 14th, 2009 - 7:38 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Fayetteville, Nov. 14, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Rotnei Clarke of the Arkansas scored two records in the game against Alcorn State that was held on Friday night. The shooter from Claremore University ... Read more...
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Derek Fischer Leads Los Angeles Lakers To Victory
November 10th, 2009 - 8:03 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Nov.10, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Los Angeles Lakers player Derek Fischer displayed a scintillating performance that ensured his team's victory when it clashed with the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday in the ... Read more...
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No bipolarity in Indian politics any more: Congress
October 23rd, 2009 - 8:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Any talk of bilpolarity in Indian politics has become irrelevant after people voted overwhelmingly for the Congress in the assembly elections in Maharashtra, Haryana and Arunachal Pradesh, ... Read more...
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Nepal PM says peace can’t be possible till Maoists shed arms
September 13th, 2009 - 2:06 pm ICT by ANI
Kathmandu, Sep 13 (ANI): Nepalese Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal said here on Saturday, that peace cannot be established as long as the Maoist rebels do not surrender all their weapons.Addressing students ... Read more...
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Sleep can reduce mistakes in memory
September 11th, 2009 - 12:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 11 (ANI): Here's a pointer for students flubbing multiple-choice tests: Sleep can reduce mistakes in memory, says a new study.The first-of-its-kind study led by a cognitive neuroscientist at Michigan State ... Read more...
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Wolf-whistles are the way to woo a woman!
September 1st, 2009 - 1:09 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 1 (ANI): Planning to woo a girl? Well, then here's a pointer for you: eight out of 10 women love men paying them compliments - even if they are strangers.That's ... Read more...
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India, Kazakhstan must actualize strategic partnership potential: Experts
August 8th, 2009 - 9:44 am ICT by ANI
By Ashok DixitNew Delhi, Aug.8 (ANI): Panelists participating in a book launch on Kazakhstan on Friday said all ingredients for a wholesome strategic partnership between India and Kazakhstan exist, and the two ... Read more...
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Pet pooch survives with 9 golf balls, one bullet in stomach!
July 31st, 2009 - 5:48 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 31 (ANI): A pet dog in England has managed to cheat death despite swallowing nine golf balls, and being shot.Ben Jewell, 12, in Great Totham, Essex, raised alarm after ... Read more...
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Sehwag admits of getting injured during IPL semi-finals
June 10th, 2009 - 10:42 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 10 (ANI): Indian cricket team Vice Captain Virendra Sehwag left cricket lovers surprised by saying that he was actually injured during the Indian Premiere League semi-finals in South Africa.According ... Read more...
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