We need to deliver, says Gambhir
July 16th, 2012 - 9:13 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, July 16 (IANS) Gautam Gambhir predicted a tough one-day series in Sri Lanka and stressed on the need to adopt a professional approach as the Indian team prepared ... Read more...
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IT giant Infosys to sponsor I-League team Pune FC
October 22nd, 2011 - 9:46 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Oct 22 (IANS) IT major Infosys have made their foray into Indian football with a two-year sponsorship deal with Ashok Piramal Group-owned I-League team Pune FC.Pune FC said in ... Read more...
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Subrata says he is committed to Pune FC
June 2nd, 2011 - 9:27 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, June 2 (IANS) A day after Dempo showed interest in goalkeeper Subrata Paul, the India international said he was committed to stay with Pune FC till 2012.
"Rumours are ... Read more...
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Umpire Davis reaches 100 mark with India-Netherlands match
March 9th, 2011 - 12:20 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar 9 (ANI): Steve Davis today stands in his 100th One-Day International as he takes charge of the World Cup 2011 fixture between India and Netherlands in Delhi, joining an ... Read more...
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Dirty politics affecting Pakistan tennis
January 16th, 2011 - 6:44 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Jan 16(ANI): Dirty politics has engulfed the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), which has been divided into several groups on the issue of national trials and the venue of the Fed Cup.The ... Read more...
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Bihar to tap Discovery Channel to promote tourism
December 24th, 2010 - 2:40 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, Dec 24 (IANS) In a bid to promote Bihar tourism across the world, the state government plans to take help of Discovery Channel, officials said Friday.Bihar Tourism Minister Sunil Kumar ... Read more...
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CAG should criticise only in public interest: Karunanidhi
November 16th, 2010 - 9:38 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Nov 16 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi Tuesday said the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) should exercise its power to criticise in the best possible manner and in public ... Read more...
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UK youth justice system treats ethnic groups differently
September 2nd, 2010 - 6:15 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep.2 (ANI): A research has shown that the British youth justice system treats black and mixed-race youths differently, and at times, they are over-represented in the system, suggesting that they are ... Read more...
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Germany, the Netherlands should have it easy Friday (Preview)
March 4th, 2010 - 8:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) On current form, defending champions Germany and group leaders the Netherlands should find Argentina and Canada easy in their run-up to gain semi-final berths in the Hockey ... Read more...
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Tuesday to unfold battle between two high-profile coaches
March 1st, 2010 - 8:14 pm ICT by IANS
By Avishek Roy
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) India's World Cup battle against Australia Tuesday will not only be played on the field but also in the minds of the master coaches ... Read more...
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Take Interpol’s advantage to extend police cooperation: CBI chief
February 23rd, 2010 - 4:37 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director Ashwani Kumar on Tuesday called Interpol member states to take advantage of the platform to extend international police cooperation.Addressing the inaugural ... Read more...
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Jumbos in Jaipur usher prospective business for insurance sector
December 11th, 2009 - 10:19 pm ICT by ANI
Jaipur, Dec 11(ANI): Around 117 tamed elephants at Amer Fort on the outskirts of Jaipur are not only proving to be cash cow to their owners, but also lending good businesses to ... Read more...
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Langer joins Australian cricket team as assistant coach
November 17th, 2009 - 12:09 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Nov.17 (ANI): Australia have drafted in former batsman Justin Langer as assistant coach of their Test team.Langer will work under coach Tim Nielsen and be a batting coach and mentor."I ... Read more...
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Nausheen in a steamy threesome
August 19th, 2009 - 5:45 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
Kkusum fame actress Nausheen Ali Sardar is back in a big way. She will be doing her filmy debut with Vikram Bhatt's upcoming thriller flick "Three- Love, Lies and Betrayal'.
The story ... Read more...
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German troops in Afghanistan consuming a million litres of beer a year
November 15th, 2008 - 6:14 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov.15 (ANI): Being a soldier in Afghanistan is clearly thirsty work. According to military sources, around a million litres of beer was shipped to German troops stationed in Afghanistan last ... Read more...
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Indian hockey needs professional approach: Charlesworth
August 5th, 2008 - 10:17 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Australian Ric Charlesworth, whose tenure as technical advisor to hockey ended in a controversial manner, says the sport in India lacks professional approach. Training his gun at ... Read more...
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Cricket Association of Bengal to appoint CEO
March 27th, 2008 - 3:00 pm ICT by admin
Kolkata, March 27 (IANS) The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) is set to appoint a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to handle its daily activities. CAB joint secretary Amitabha Banerjee told IANS: "The ... Read more...
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Has India let down its spies?
March 20th, 2008 - 12:14 pm ICT by admin
(Commentary)
By Maloy Krishna Dhar
The media has often accused the Indian government of neglecting spies once their cover is blown. The reality is that intelligence agencies take full responsibility of locating, cultivating and, ... Read more...
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