Neyattinkara by-poll crucial for Kerala parties (Kerala Newsletter)
May 19th, 2012 - 5:31 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, May 19 (IANS) For the rival political groupings in Kerala, the Neyattinkara by-election to the state assembly in June is proving a testing time. The poll is crucial ... Read more...
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Pressure on Super Kings against Knight Riders
April 29th, 2012 - 9:39 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, April 29 (IANS) With three wins in the last four games, besides a no-result, the Kolkata Knight Riders would be looking to sustain the momentum when they take ... Read more...
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Suchde crashes out of Punj Lloyd Squash, Ghosal plays Tuesday
December 12th, 2011 - 11:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Indian wildcard Siddharth Suchde could not match the pace of World No.3 Gregory Gaultier of France to lose 4-11, 1-11, 6-11 in the opening round ... Read more...
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Bhajji defends Sachin, Dravid
September 23rd, 2011 - 10:46 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Sep 23 (IANS) Quite typically, Harbhajan Singh has come out strongly in support of Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, saying he did not agree with former Pakistani fast ... Read more...
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Signs good for England, they can dominate the world: Warne
August 15th, 2011 - 4:07 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 15 (IANS) Australia's legendary spinner Shane Warne feels the England side is capable of dominating world cricket like Australia did for over a decade."It is hard to make ... Read more...
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China not backing India’s stand on Pakistan terror camps: Daily
August 12th, 2011 - 9:44 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) China Daily, widely seen as the mouthpiece of the ruling Communist Party, has confirmed the recent visit of the ISI chief to Beijing, but has ... Read more...
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Technopark-TBIC to bridge industry-academia gap
March 23rd, 2011 - 8:22 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, March 23 (IANS) Technopark Technology Business Incubation Centre (T-TBIC) is setting up a Knowledge Network and Industry Connect (KNIC) programme to bridge the gap between industry and academia.The initiative ... Read more...
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Afridi to focus on his batting in World Cup quarterfinal against West Indies
March 23rd, 2011 - 1:08 pm ICT by ANI
Mirpur, Mar 23(ANI): Pakistan's limited-overs captain Shahid Afridi, who has failed miserably with the bat in the ongoing World Cup, has vowed to make amends in the quarterfinal match against West Indies ... Read more...
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Rajasthan overshadow giants to win maiden Ranji Trophy title (Lead)
January 15th, 2011 - 8:18 pm ICT by IANS
Baroda, Jan 15 (IANS) Rajasthan won their maiden Ranji Trophy title with a dominating victory over Baroda at the Moti Bagh stadium here Saturday.Baroda, chasing a target of 375 runs on the ... Read more...
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Time for Manchester United to hit top form: Ferdinand
November 13th, 2010 - 5:42 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 13 (ANI): Star defender Rio Ferdinand has said that the time has come for Manchester United to hit top form before Premier League leaders Chelsea inrease the points gap ... Read more...
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An exciting fare on the cards as Delhi takes on Bengal
October 31st, 2010 - 9:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The Ranji Trophy season opener Super league tie between Delhi and Bengal here Monday holds promise of an exciting fare with two well-balanced sides fighting it out ... Read more...
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Slovakia face Paraguay with Italy on their minds
June 19th, 2010 - 7:49 pm ICT by IANS
Bloemfontein, June 19 (DPA) Slovakia are desperate to win Sunday's clash with Paraguay in Bloemfontein's Free State Stadium because their last Group F game is against Italy.
Both teams go into the ... Read more...
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Unemployed Cannavaro leads champions Italy to South Africa
May 31st, 2010 - 3:45 pm ICT by IANS
Rome, May 31 (DPA) Without a job and with the end of a long, brilliant career looming, Fabio Cannavaro showed optimism and grit as he gears up to captain Italy in their ... Read more...
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Four Spanish banks announce merger
May 25th, 2010 - 9:25 am ICT by IANS
Madrid, May 25 (DPA) Four Spanish savings banks announced Monday they would merge a part of their operations to form the country's fifth largest lender, amid concern over the solidity of the ... Read more...
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India-Pakistan meet vital for bilateral ties
May 14th, 2010 - 9:19 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, May 14 (IANS/WAM) The meeting between the Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers, fixed for July 15, would signify an important step towards resumption of bilateral ties between the two neighbours, ... Read more...
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Bank Bailout Fee Proposed By The American Treasury Secretary
May 5th, 2010 - 9:30 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
May 5, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): In an endeavor to congregate backing for his proposal, Timothy Geithner, the American Treasury Secretary, has mentioned to the policymakers that immense banks should be ... Read more...
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Man U players have hit best form at right time: Ferguson
March 30th, 2010 - 2:10 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 30 (ANI): Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has pumped up his players by saying that they have hit their best form at the right time.Ferguson prepares for the ... Read more...
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Collingwood keen on making his IPL debut
March 28th, 2010 - 10:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) It is difficult to switch to Twenty20 cricket immediately after playing Test cricket. But swift transition from one form of the game to the other has become ... Read more...
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India in charge of Mirpur Test despite Tamim Iqbal’s ton
January 26th, 2010 - 6:11 pm ICT by ANI
Mirpur (Bangladesh), Jan.26 (ANI): At the close of the third day's play of the second cricket Test between India and Bangladesh, the former was still in control of the match despite ... Read more...
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Mexico tourism revenues drop 10.5 percent
December 15th, 2009 - 2:25 pm ICT by IANS
Mexico City, Dec 15 (EFE) Mexico's revenues from tourism will drop this year by some $1.4 billion, or 10.5 percent, from the 2008 total of $13.29 billion, the country's tourism secretary said.
Rodolfo ... Read more...
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Dravid, Tendulkar will give India the edge against New Zealand
September 10th, 2009 - 9:49 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, Sep 10 (IANS) India had a setback on the eve of their opening match of the Compaq Cup tri-series against New Zealand here Thursday when prolific opener Gautam Gambhir was ... Read more...
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Philips starts making sex toys
September 3rd, 2009 - 8:36 pm ICT by IANS
Berlin, Sep 3 (DPA) Philips, the consumer electronics company which for decades has been a byword for Dutch solidity, announced in Berlin Thursday that it had begun manufacturing sex toys.
Three electrical vibrators ... Read more...
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TAMIL FILM REVIEW: Kanthaswamy
August 22nd, 2009 - 4:20 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
Kanthaswamy- Purely Vikram's show, Susi Ganeshan disappoints
Banner: V Creations
Production: Kalaipuli S Dhanu
Direction: Susi Ganeshan
Star-casts: Vikram, Shriya Charan, Vadivelu, Prabhu, Krishna and others
Music: Devi Sri Prasad
So, you've been waiting for a long time ... Read more...
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Movie Review: Anthony Yaar (2009)
July 31st, 2009 - 4:42 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Anthony Yaar– Refund your tickets
Banner- Annam Films International
Producer- C. Vijaya Kumar
Direction- CT. Pandi
Editing- Suresh Urs
Cinematography- Santanio
Music- Dheena
What actually urges filmmakers to craft such stories with clichéd patterns of yesteryear films? A ... Read more...
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History favours Bengal against Goa in Santosh Trophy final
June 13th, 2009 - 3:18 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, June 13 (IANS) Bengal would be seeking to maintain their unbeaten record against Goa in the National Football Championship final when the two teams renew their rivalry for the Santosh Trophy ... Read more...
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Real Madrid keep hopes alive in Spanish League
April 19th, 2009 - 2:02 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, April 19 (DPA) - Real Madrid kept up the pressure on Spanish leaders Barcelona with a 1-0 win away to lowly Recreativo Huelva.
The tight win Saturday leaves in-form Real six ... Read more...
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Pietersen may face testing time with Bangalore Royal Challengers
April 16th, 2009 - 1:26 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 16 (ANI): Kevin Pietersen faces more testing times than his club mates as he is expected to excel not only as a batsman, but also as a captain of a ... Read more...
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Daredevils are the most balanced team in IPL: Sekar
April 2nd, 2009 - 6:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Delhi Dearedevils manager T.A. Sekar is upbeat about the team's chances in the second edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and feels it is the most ... Read more...
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Real Madrid look for 11th straight win, against Atletico
March 6th, 2009 - 12:26 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, March 6 (DPA) Spanish giants Real Madrid will be looking for an 11th Primera Liga win Saturday, at home to unpredictable crosstown rivals Atletico.
Second-placed Real have put together their best league ... Read more...
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Batting is Super Kings’ strong suit
April 22nd, 2008 - 9:45 pm ICT by admin
Chennai, April 22 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni virtually spelt out his team's strategy when they play host to Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket tournament ... Read more...
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Yesterday’s taxi driver is today’s artist in demand
April 2nd, 2008 - 5:41 pm ICT by admin
Ahmedabad, April 1(ANI): A taxi driver in Ahmedabad who lost his source of livelihood during the Gujarat riots, has today reinvented himself as an artist of some repute.
Surviving as an ... Read more...
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