Don’t support foreign interference, Syria urges BRICS
March 29th, 2012 - 4:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Syria has urged the BRICS leaders to oppose any foreign interference in its internal affairs.Wishing success to the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and ... Read more...
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Record discharge of cargo at Odisha’s Dhamra Port
March 29th, 2012 - 1:33 am ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, March 28 (IANS) Odisha's Dhamra port Wednesday achieved a record discharge of 98,119 tonnes of non coking coal in 24 hours from a South Africa vessel, a senior company ... Read more...
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Fatigue will not be a factor: Dhoni
March 28th, 2012 - 8:53 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, March 28 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni Wednesday said fatigue will not be a factor for the team in the one-off T20 match against South Africa slated for ... Read more...
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BRICS countries mull joint development bank
March 28th, 2012 - 8:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The group of five emerging countries - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - which represents almost 43 percent of the world's population and ... Read more...
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Trying to develop young ODI and T20 squads, says Fletcher
March 28th, 2012 - 7:32 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, March 28 (IANS) India coach Duncan Fletcher Wednesday said he plans to develop a young ODI and Twenty20 squad and expose them to foreign conditions early in their career."We're ... Read more...
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BRICS ministers to discuss trade, investment
March 27th, 2012 - 8:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Trade ministers from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS), representing over 40 percent of the world's population, will meet here Wednesday to discuss ... Read more...
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Ahead of Hu’s visit, Tibetan sets himself afire
March 26th, 2012 - 4:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) A 27-year-old Tibetan youth attempted to immolate himself during a protest against Chinese President Hu Jintao's visit to the capital, police said Monday.Jamphel Yeshi, a ... Read more...
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Myanmar to launch medical emergency flight charters
March 25th, 2012 - 7:56 pm ICT by IANS
Yangon, March 25 (IANS) A state-run domestic airline in Myanmar has plans to start medical emergency chartered flight services in a bid to facilitate patients during difficult times, a local ... Read more...
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Ponting chooses rest over county cricket
March 23rd, 2012 - 5:35 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, March 23 (IANS) Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has opted to rest after a demanding home season and will not be playing county cricket in England.Ponting will enjoy a ... Read more...
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Indial slip to third in ODI ranks after loss
March 17th, 2012 - 3:51 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, March 17 (IANS) India's shock defeat against Bangladesh means South Africa finish second in the One-day International Championship table and pocket $75,000.The five-wicket defeat led India to slip from ... Read more...
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South Africa’s new policy to combat cyber crime
March 13th, 2012 - 12:42 pm ICT by IANS
Pretoria, March 13 (IANS) South Africa has approved a policy that will address security threats related to cyberspace, combat cyber warfare and cyber crime, state-run news agency BuaNews reported.The cabinet ... Read more...
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England secure top spot in ICC Test championship table
March 11th, 2012 - 7:35 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, March 11 (IANS) England have secured the top spot in the International Cricket Council Test Championship table at the April 1 cut-off date, after the first Test between New ... Read more...
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South African Anderson wins Delray ATP title
March 5th, 2012 - 3:41 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 5 (IANS) Seventh-seed Kevin Anderson of South Africa defeated qualifier Marinko Matosevic of Australia 6-4, 7-6(2) to win the ATP Delray Beach International tennis tournament here.Anderson won ... Read more...
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Iran eyes South African energy market
March 4th, 2012 - 5:46 pm ICT by IANS
Tehran, March 4 (IANS) Iran is keen to invest in the South African energy market, Energy Minister Majid Namjou said Sunday.
Namjou was speaking with his South African counterpart Dipuo ... Read more...
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For natural cleaning, call this firm
March 1st, 2012 - 10:06 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 1 (IANS) A company in South Africa offers a variety of services from cleaners to accountants, but with a twist. Their staff will turn up at a customer's ... Read more...
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This spider eats the snake
March 1st, 2012 - 9:46 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 1 (IANS) Some spiders in South Africa can tangle up a snake by trapping it in the sticky mesh and then spinning a fine web around its coils.Eventually, ... Read more...
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India’s 300-plus run chases - Fact File
February 28th, 2012 - 8:03 pm ICT by IANS
Hobart, Feb 28 (IANS) The following is the list of India's successful 300-plus run chases in One-day International cricket:India 326-8 vs. England, Lord's, 13 July 2002
India 325-5 ... Read more...
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Dejected Rajpal blames HI for his omission from London list
February 27th, 2012 - 8:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) A dejected former India hockey captain Rajpal Singh Monday said he expected his exclusion from the list of 48 probables for the London Olympics and ... Read more...
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Mumbai Indians sign T20 sensation Richard Levi
February 27th, 2012 - 4:31 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians Monday signed T20 sensation Richard Levi of South Africa for the forthcoming fifth edition, replacing Australia's Andrew Symonds ... Read more...
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Togo football team arrives in Kenya without Adebayor
February 27th, 2012 - 2:59 pm ICT by IANS
Nairobi, Feb 27 (IANS) The Sparrow Hawks of Togo arrived in Nairobi minus their star player Emmanuel Adebayor for their 2013 Africa Nations Cup qualifier against Harambee Stars Wednesday.The Togolese ... Read more...
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Mandela discharged from hospital
February 26th, 2012 - 8:58 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, Feb 26 (IANS) Former South African president Nelson Mandela was Sunday discharged from hospital after doctors declared nothing was "seriously wrong" with his health, the government said in a ... Read more...
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‘Indian girls have the mental strength to beat South Africa’
February 24th, 2012 - 10:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Indian women's hockey coach C.R. Kumar said Friday the team has the mental strength to overcome South Africa in Saturday's final despite going down 2-5 ... Read more...
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Women’s hockey Olympic qualifier: South Africa beat Canada 4-1
February 24th, 2012 - 7:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) South Africa Friday beat Canada 4-1 to cruise into the final of women's hockey Olympic qualifiers here.South Africa had already qualified for Saturday's final, with ... Read more...
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Zambian striker Kangwa’s move to South Africa collapses
February 23rd, 2012 - 6:35 pm ICT by IANS
Lusaka, Feb 23 (IANS) Zambian striker Evans Kangwa's move to South Africa Premier Football League champions Orlando Piragtes has collapsed.Kangwa's local club Nkana has confirmed that the South African team, ... Read more...
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Poor finishing a worry for India: Nobbs
February 23rd, 2012 - 12:22 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Indian hockey coach Michael Nobbs is concerned about poor finishing as the men's team scraped past Canada 3-2 in their fourth match of the 2012 ... Read more...
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Saif Ali Khan arrested, released on bail (Fourth Lead)
February 23rd, 2012 - 12:05 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Amid high drama, Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was arrested Wednesday evening with two others for assaulting an NRI businessman. All three were later released on ... Read more...
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Penalty corners a concern for women’s hockey team: Coach
February 21st, 2012 - 10:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Indian women's hockey coach C.R. Kumar Tuesday was happy with the team's 3-0 win over Poland in the 2012 London Olympics qualifiers but was concerned ... Read more...
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Women’s hockey Olympic qualifier: South Africa held to a draw by Italy
February 21st, 2012 - 7:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) South Africa were held to a 1-1 draw by Italy in the women's hockey Olympic qualifiers at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium here Tuesday.Italy did ... Read more...
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Have to peak at the right time: Nobbs (Lead)
February 20th, 2012 - 12:09 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The Indian men's hockey team Sunday registered its second big win in the 2012 London Olympic qualifiers here Sunday night but coach Michael Nobbs wants ... Read more...
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Indian women’s hockey team has to work on few areas: Coach
February 19th, 2012 - 10:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Indian women's hockey coach C.R. Kumar was pleased with the team's 4-1 thrashing of Canada here Sunday but said there was still room for improvement ... Read more...
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Women’s hockey Olympic qualifier: South Africa blank Ukraine
February 19th, 2012 - 7:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) South Africa blanked Ukraine 2-0 to record their second successive victory in the women's hockey Olympic qualifier at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium here Sunday.Ukraine ... Read more...
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Women’s hockey Olympic qualifiers: Italy dominate Poland 4-1
February 19th, 2012 - 7:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Italy thrashed Poland 4-1 in the first match on the second day of the women's hockey Olympic qualifiers at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium here ... Read more...
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South Africa beat Poland in women’s hockey Olympic qualifier
February 18th, 2012 - 6:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Favourites South Africa started their campaign in the 2012 Olympic women hockey qualifiers with a 2-1 win over Poland in the first match at the ... Read more...
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Women’s hockey Olympic qualifier (Factfile)
February 17th, 2012 - 9:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) The following is the factfile of the 2012 hockey women's olympic qualifier to be held here at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium from Feb ... Read more...
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Amarinder hits out at Badals for going on holiday
February 15th, 2012 - 10:55 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Feb 15 (IANS) With Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and his son Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal flying off to South Africa for a family holiday, state ... Read more...
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