Chinese tennis boss admits Li Na not well educated
September 4th, 2012 - 4:54 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 4 (IANS) China's tennis chief has pointed out that the lack of systematic education has been the root of Li Na's weak nerves that led to a sudden ... Read more...
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Roddick to retire after US Open
August 31st, 2012 - 1:02 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Aug 31 (IANS) American veteran Andy Roddick has said he will retire after the US Open."Walking off at Wimbledon, I felt like I knew," Roddick said Thursday, ... Read more...
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Olympics tennis: gold for Belarus in mixed doubles
August 6th, 2012 - 1:37 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Belarusian pair of Victoria Azarenka and Max Mirnyi held their nerve in a tiebreak for the gold medal to beat Britain's Andy ... Read more...
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Olympics: Sharapova sweats to oust Robson in round 2
August 1st, 2012 - 7:42 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Maria Sharapova beat Britain's Laura Robson, ranked 98 in the world, in the second round of the Olympic tournament Tuesday, but the Russian No. ... Read more...
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Olympic tennis: Sharapova saunters past Peer
July 30th, 2012 - 12:20 am ICT by IANS
London, July 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Maria Sharapova thrashed Israel's Shahar Peer in the first round of the Olympic tennis tournament at the Wimbledon grass court here Sunday.The 25-year-old Russian, ... Read more...
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Petrova returns to WTA top 20
June 24th, 2012 - 7:14 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, June 24 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Former world No.3 Nadia Petrova has returned to the top 20 in the latest WTA rankings published Sunday.The Russian rose two places to No. 20. ... Read more...
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Makarova stuns Kvitova in Eastbourne
June 19th, 2012 - 9:57 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's Ekaterina Makarova inflicted a straight sets defeat on World No.4 Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic in the first round of the AEGON International ... Read more...
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Briton hospitalised after diving in Russia
January 21st, 2012 - 7:04 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Jan 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) British diver Martin Robson has been admitted to a hospital intensive care unit after making a 209-metre dive in the Blue Lake in Russia's North ... Read more...
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SDAT-RAMCO Chess: Hoyhannisyan, Girya lead
August 14th, 2011 - 10:45 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Aug 14 (IANS) Grandmaster Robert Hovhannisyan (Armenia) and WGM Olga Girya (Russia) led the strong pack of juniors after the 12th and penultimate round of the SDAT-RAMCO 50th World ... Read more...
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Gunman kills 11 at Rio de Janeiro school before killing self
April 7th, 2011 - 11:52 pm ICT by BNO News
RIO DE JANEIRO (BNO NEWS) -- A gunman opened fire at a school in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro on Thursday morning, killing at least 11 people and injuring many ... Read more...
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Scientists find new way to ’starve’ cancer cells
April 5th, 2011 - 4:45 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 5 (ANI): Scientists have developed a new treatment for cancer which rather than attacking tumours directly, prevents the growth of new blood vessels in tumours, starving them of oxygen and ... Read more...
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Ants help scientists develop speedier computer networks
December 10th, 2010 - 1:16 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 10 (ANI): An analysis of how ants trace the quickest route could help scientist speed up computer networks, suggests a new study.The research has shown that Argentine ants (Linepithema humile), ... Read more...
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Jamie Murray to partner Laura Robson in Wimbledon mixed doubles
May 16th, 2010 - 12:34 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 16 (ANI): Older brother of British No.1 Andy Murray, Jamie, will be teaming up with Laura Robson in the mixed doubles at Wimbledon this year.Jamie, who is a doubles ... Read more...
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Fighting Spain rally to win third Hopman Cup title
January 9th, 2010 - 7:33 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Jan 9 (DPA) Tommy Robredo and Maria-Jose Martinez Sanchez paced Spain to a third Hopman Cup title Saturday with a 2-1 victory over Britain.
Robredo, who played on the 2002 Spanish side ... Read more...
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Murray confident of winning Australian Open
January 9th, 2010 - 4:29 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 9 (ANI): World No 4 Andy Murray believes he can win the Australian Open as he is in the best shape of his career ahead of the first Grand Slam ... Read more...
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Murray, Robson power Britain to first Hopman Cup final
January 8th, 2010 - 4:22 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Jan 8 (DPA) Britain reached the final of the Hopman Cup for the first time, advancing into a Saturday showdown with two-time trophy holder Spain through a heroic doubles performance from ... Read more...
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Murray, Robson edge Britain closer to Hopman final
January 6th, 2010 - 3:58 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Jan 6 (DPA) World number four Andy Murray and tennis ingenue Laura Robson nudged Britain closer to a possible spot in the final of the Hopman Cup mixed team event Wednesday ... Read more...
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Murray quizzed by teenage partner over his beauty treatment
January 5th, 2010 - 6:53 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 5 (ANI): England's No.1 player Andy Murray was quizzed by his teenage partner Laura Robson over his beauty treatment during their first ever mixed doubles match in the Hopman Cup.World ... Read more...
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Murray to abandon Britain’s Davis Cup tie in Lithuania
January 3rd, 2010 - 7:35 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Jan 3 (DPA) Andy Murray will concentrate on his ATP form as he misses Britain's March 5-7 Davis Cup Euro-Asian zonal tie with Lithuania, the Scot confirmed Sunday.
Murray is ... Read more...
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Murray opts out of Doha to prepare for Oz Open
January 1st, 2010 - 1:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan.1 (ANI): British tennis star Andy Murray has decided to skip the tennis tournament in Doha to acclimatise himself for the Australian Open.The Scot opted out of defending his crown ... Read more...
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No change in India’s foreign investment policy in retail
November 8th, 2009 - 4:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) There will be no change in the government's policy of a ban on foreign direct investment in multi-brand retail industry, Commerce Minister Anand Sharma said here ... Read more...
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Melanie Oudin Plays Jelena Jankovic In Wimbledon
June 27th, 2009 - 10:35 pm ICT by GD
17 year old Melanie Oudin has made her country proud in a very early age. This power-house performer of a teenager has managed to reach the third round of the Wimbledon, that ... Read more...
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Sulabh founder to get Renewable Energy Award
June 10th, 2009 - 12:17 pm ICT by IANS
New York, June 10 (IANS) Sulabh International, an Indian organisation popular for introducing low-cost toilet technology, has been selected for this year's prestigious Renewable Energy award.
The Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Organisation (IREO) will ... Read more...
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Brazilian footie star Robinho reveals his three months of hell
April 24th, 2009 - 6:06 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr.24 (ANI): Brazilian football star Robinho has revealed that the past three months have been hell, as he is waiting to see if he would be charged with an alleged sex ... Read more...
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Robinho has lost faith in Manchester City ability to deliver
January 21st, 2009 - 1:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan.21 (ANI): Gutted by Kakas decision not to join him at Manchester City from A C Milan, Brazilian football player Robinho has lost faith in the clubs ability to deliver ... Read more...
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Robinho almost dumped football over grief of mums kidnapping
November 27th, 2008 - 2:48 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 27 (ANI): Robinho, a top Brazilian football star, has said that initially he though that being a football star was an important thing in the world, but lately he ... Read more...
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Now, a futuristic floor rug lights up with each footstep
March 26th, 2008 - 4:35 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Mar 26 (ANI): Students at London South Bank University have developed an electroluminescent rug that lights up when you step on it.The electroluminescent flooring, developed by Leona Dean and an ... Read more...
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Was Pavarotti ‘coerced’ into leaving
November 14th, 2007 - 2:45 am ICT by admin
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