No mixed doubles without Jwala, says Diju
September 1st, 2012 - 7:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) Badminton doubles specialist Valiyaveetil Diju expressed surprise over reports that his mixed event partner Jwala Gutta is taking a sabbatical from the game, and said ... Read more...
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Olympian archer honoured in Nagaland
August 16th, 2012 - 11:51 am ICT by IANS
Kohima, Aug 16 (IANS) Chekrovolu Swuro, the archer from Nagaland who took part in the London Olympics, has been honoured with the first T. Ao State Sports Award.The award was ... Read more...
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Could have won gold from other draw: Yogeshwar Dutt
August 15th, 2012 - 9:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) India's Olympic bronze medallist wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt said Wednesday that he could have won the gold had he been placed in the other half of ... Read more...
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Saina aims for gold in Rio
August 7th, 2012 - 5:28 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Aug 7 (IANS) Badminton star Saina Nehwal, back home with an Olympic medal, said the bronze she won in London will motivate her to be the best in the ... Read more...
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Olympic tennis: Federer content with silver medal
August 6th, 2012 - 3:46 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 6 (IANS) Swiss tennis great Roger Federer has said he was satisfied with an Olympic silver medal, following his loss to Briton Andy Murray in the men's ... Read more...
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Armed Brazilian demands bank returns her $25
August 3rd, 2012 - 11:50 am ICT by IANS
Sao Paulo, Aug 3 (IANS/EFE) A 73-year-old retired teacher went to a bank in Brazil and demanded at gunpoint that the financial institution return 50 reais (about $25) that a ... Read more...
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Nagaland announces award for Swuro
July 31st, 2012 - 11:25 pm ICT by IANS
Kohima, July 31 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio Tuesday announced a cash award of Rs.25 lakhs for archer Chekrovolu Swuro for becoming an Olympian.Rio, accompanied by his colleagues, are ... Read more...
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Nagaland Chief Minister’s aide escapes attack
July 6th, 2012 - 8:28 pm ICT by IANS
Kohima, Jul 6 (IANS) A close aide of Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio made a narrow escape after unidentified armed men opened fire at him outside his house, police said ... Read more...
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PM indicates cabinet reshuffle, mum on timing
June 24th, 2012 - 12:49 am ICT by IANS
On Board Air India One, June 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has indicated a cabinet reshuffle but declined any comment on its timing, or who will replace Pranab ... Read more...
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Trinamool ’still’ part of coalition: PM
June 24th, 2012 - 12:49 am ICT by IANS
On Board Air India One, June 23 (IANS) Despite sharp differences over the choice of candidate for president, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday said that the Trinamool Congress "still" ... Read more...
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PM leaves Frankfurt for Mexico, Brazil
June 17th, 2012 - 3:27 pm ICT by IANS
Frankfurt, June 17 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh left here Sunday on way to Mexico and Brazil to attend the G20 Summit and the Rio+20 meeting, respectively.The ... Read more...
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PM reaches Frankfurt on way to Mexico, Brazil
June 16th, 2012 - 9:57 pm ICT by IANS
Frankfurt, June 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived here Saturday on way to Mexico and Brazil to attend the G20 Summit and the Rio+20 meeting, respectively.The prime minister ... Read more...
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PM leaves for Mexico, Brazil
June 16th, 2012 - 1:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) With the presidential poll issue resolved, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh left Saturday for Mexico and Brazil on a long overseas trip to attend the ... Read more...
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EU commissioner to attend Delhi summit
February 1st, 2012 - 10:55 pm ICT by IANS
Brussels, Feb 1 (IANS) European Union Commissioner for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard will travel to India Thursday to attend the 12th Delhi Sustainable Development Summit.She will give a keynote speech ... Read more...
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Woman finds porn in computer she bought for kids
November 13th, 2011 - 5:23 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 13 (IANS) A British woman who bought two tablet-style computers as Christmas gifts for her children was shocked to find pornographic photos and erotic literature in one of ... Read more...
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Bride discovers groom is a woman
August 2nd, 2011 - 12:06 pm ICT by IANS
Jakarta, Aug 2 (IANS) An Indonesian Muslim woman stopped her wedding after she found out her future husband was a woman.She learned about her partner's gender when her family gathered ... Read more...
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Five-time Nagaland chief minister loses by-poll
May 13th, 2011 - 4:05 pm ICT by IANS
Mokokchung (Nagaland), May 13 (IANS) Veteran Congress leader and former Nagaland chief minister S.C. Jamir Friday lost an assembly by-poll to the ruling Naga People's Front (NPF) candidate Toshikopba Longkumer."Longkumer ... Read more...
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Shaan, Sunidhi to give voiceover to 3D animation film
March 15th, 2011 - 8:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Bollywood's well-known playback singers Shaan and Sunidhi Chauhan will give the voiceover for the lead characters Blu and Jewel, respectively, for the English version ... Read more...
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Fire at Nagaland CM’s residence, family escapes unhurt (Lead)
February 9th, 2011 - 1:23 am ICT by IANS
Kohima, Feb 8 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and his family narrowly escaped Tuesday evening when a major fire broke out at their residence while they were sitting down to ... Read more...
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Fire guts Nagaland CM’s residence, narrow escape for family
February 8th, 2011 - 9:36 pm ICT by IANS
Kohima, Feb 8 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and his family had a narrow escape Tuesday evening when a major fire broke out at their official residence while they were inside ... Read more...
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Finally The Trailers Of Rio From 20th Century Fox Is Unveiled
January 29th, 2011 - 8:25 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
The first few minutes have a song and a dance sequence and the entire thing does look to be a bit exciting with all the 3D effect. Rio is a take ... Read more...
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Man U stars showed me how to win, says Defoe
November 27th, 2010 - 5:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov.27 (ANI): Jermain Defoe has never forgotten the lessons he learned while on England duty about the incredible will to win at Manchester United, and now, he sees that same 'never ... Read more...
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Amy Winehouse announces Brazil tour after two years break
November 21st, 2010 - 3:18 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 21 (ANI): Amy Winehouse has announced her plan to return to the stage after a two-year touring hiatus with four January shows in Brazil.After two years battling legal and ... Read more...
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Model who vowed to run naked in support of Paraguay’s WC team robbed
July 27th, 2010 - 2:34 pm ICT by ANI
New York, July 27 (ANI): Larissa Riquelme, the Paraguayan model who promised to run naked in support of her home team at the FIFA World Cup, has been robbed.The 25-year-old stunner ... Read more...
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Terry says he still feels like he’s in charge
June 9th, 2010 - 2:37 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jun 9 (ANI): Losing the captain's armband for his off field antics has made no difference to John Terry's approach to the game and he still behaves like he is ... Read more...
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England strong enough to win World Cup: Cole
June 1st, 2010 - 3:45 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 1(ANI): England left-back Ashley Cole has made it clear that the Three Lions are strong enough to win the World Cup, and be at the centre of the ultimate showpiece ... Read more...
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When Lily Allen discovered a tarantula in her bed
May 14th, 2010 - 1:20 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 14 (ANI): Singer Lilly Allen has revealed how she was terrified after discovering a tarantula in her bed during her recent trip to the Amazon rainforest.The songstress spent a ... Read more...
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Weather won’t come in way of Olympics in UAE
May 1st, 2010 - 5:02 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, May 1 (IANS/WAM) Weather is not a disqualifying factor for holding a future Olympic Games in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Jacques Rogge has said.
"Dubai is ... Read more...
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Rooney is not moving to Real Madrid: Ferguson
April 16th, 2010 - 9:19 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 16 (ANI): Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted that his ace striker Wayne Rooney is not moving to Real Madrid and will be at Old Trafford.Rooney is ... Read more...
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Brazil vows to reduce uses of plastic bags
March 30th, 2010 - 8:07 am ICT by IANS
Sao Paulo, March 30 (IANS/EFE) Brazil has pledged to reduce the use of plastic bags in the country as part of its environment conservation campaign.
Brazil expects to use 1.5 billion fewer plastic ... Read more...
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Madonna’s toyboy ’sobs after guest splashes beer on his face’
February 25th, 2010 - 5:14 pm ICT by ANI
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(ANI): Madonna's alleged toyboy lover Jesus Luz was reportedly reduced to tears
after a guest came up and threw beer in his face.The Brazilian ... Read more...
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Naomi Campbell ’still hanging on to married tycoon Vlad Doronin’
February 9th, 2010 - 5:52 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Feb 9 (ANI): Naomi Campbell has surprised friends of Russian tycoon Vlad Doronin, because she is still sticking around with him.When the real estate entrepreneur is in London, he ... Read more...
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Heart surgery by robotics one step closer to reality
December 12th, 2009 - 2:54 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, December 12 (ANI): Scientists have come one step closer to the day when computers may actually start performing surgery with the development of a computerized 3D model that lets surgeons to ... Read more...
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Dame Helen Mirren puts her Oscar in the attic
December 7th, 2009 - 1:59 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 7 (ANI): British actress Dame Helen Mirren says she has put her awards, including her Oscar, in the attic.The 64-year-old star was speaking at the Women in Film and TV ... Read more...
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Chicago stunned at early exit from Olympic bid
October 2nd, 2009 - 11:00 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 2 (DPA) Thousands of disappointed Chicagoans streamed out of their planned public celebration Friday when their city fell out of the Olympic bidding process unexpectedly at the ... Read more...
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