Unmukt allowed to move to second year: VC (Lead)
August 31st, 2012 - 10:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) U-19 cricket World Cup winning captain Unmukt Chand has been allowed to move to his second year at St. Stephen's College, but he has to ... Read more...
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Mohun Bagan to play in Jammu
August 28th, 2012 - 4:00 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, Aug 28 (IANS) For the first time, Kolkata's famed football club Mohun Bagan will be in Jammu to play the "Goodwill Tournament" next month.Jammu and Kashmir Sports Minister R.S. ... Read more...
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Afghanistan’s first Olympic medallist eyes an encore
July 23rd, 2012 - 6:15 pm ICT by IANS
Kabul, July 23 (IANS) Afghanistan's first Olympic medallist Rohullah Nikpai has vowed to bring more laurels for his country at the London Games beginning Friday.In a recent interview with ... Read more...
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Chris Bosh’s 911 call for dying masseuse released
June 13th, 2012 - 7:51 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Miami, June 12 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Miami Heat player Chris Bosh placed a 911 call after his in-house masseuse collapsed last week. Bosh requested an ambulance to be sent to his home ... Read more...
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Omar wants to develop Kargil as a tourist destination
June 9th, 2012 - 8:15 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, June 9 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday emphasized the need to develop Kargil, the second most important town in Ladakh as a tourism and sports ... Read more...
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Indian F1 promoters hope to break even in three years
October 18th, 2011 - 11:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) The promoters of the inaugural Indian Formula One (F1) race facility Tuesday said that they are confident of breaking even in two-three years."The break-even on ... Read more...
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Pakistan leave for UAE to play against Sri Lanka
October 15th, 2011 - 10:53 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, Oct 15 (IANS) The Pakistani cricket team departed for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Saturday to play a bilateral series against Sri Lanka, starting with the first Test Tuesday.The ... Read more...
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Learn the art of speed on F1 race track
October 3rd, 2011 - 5:35 pm ICT by IANS
Greater Noida, Oct 3 (IANS) Motor sports enthusiasts wanting to learn the art of speed with the elegance of making a sharp turn now need not pursue their dreams on ... Read more...
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Dengue toll in Pakistani province rises to 62
September 23rd, 2011 - 12:08 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Sep 22 (IANS) The dengue toll in Pakistan's Punjab province rose to 62 Thursday, authorities said.People are avoiding parks and picnic spots in Lahore, the provincial capital, fearing they ... Read more...
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Dengue epidemic affects sports activities in Pakistan
September 20th, 2011 - 5:52 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Sep 20 (IANS) As an outbreak of dengue tightens its grip over Pakistan, especially over the eastern cultural city of Lahore, a number of scheduled sports events in the ... Read more...
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Sports linked with Pakistan’s image abroad: Gilani
June 21st, 2011 - 2:06 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, June 21 (IANS) Sports is important for the projection of a soft image of Pakistan abroad, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said.Gilani Monday said that the promotion ... Read more...
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Sports activities to fetch Haryana school kids extra marks
May 29th, 2011 - 8:47 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, May 29 (IANS) Haryana school students who participate and excel in sporting disciplines will earn points for use in their annual assessment, a minister said Sunday.Haryana Education Minister Geeta ... Read more...
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Pallam Raju inaugurates NCC DDGs’ conference
April 27th, 2011 - 8:51 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr 27 (ANI): Minister of State for Defence Dr. M. M. Pallam Raju inaugurated the two-day biannual conference of the Additional Directors General and Deputy Directors General of the National ... Read more...
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Punjab hikes liquor prices
February 22nd, 2011 - 10:12 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Feb 22 (IANS) Liquor -- both country liquor and Indian made foreign liquor (IMFL) -- will cost substantially more in Punjab under the new excise policy for 2011-2012 announced by the ... Read more...
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Sports activities begin after Kashmir Valley unrest
December 29th, 2010 - 5:40 pm ICT by ANI
By Afzal BhatSrinagar, Dec.29 (ANI): After six months of unrest in the Kashmir Valley, children and youngsters have resumed playing games like rugby, soccer and cricket and playgrounds are flourishing with various ... Read more...
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New weight-loss mantra for teens: ditch the diet shakes and bars
December 21st, 2010 - 5:29 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Dec 21 (ANI): If you are an obese teen looking to shed those pounds - here's a tip - ditch those diet bars and shakes, according to a new study.Dr. ... Read more...
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Over 600 specially-abled students participate in Shimla Winter Olympics
December 16th, 2010 - 6:20 pm ICT by ANI
By Hemant ChauhanShimla, Dec.16 (ANI): Over 600 specially-abled students from twenty different states have participated in the Winter Olympics in Shimla.Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal inaugurated the six-day-long event ... Read more...
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J-K Police organises wrestling competition in Reasi
December 8th, 2010 - 9:23 pm ICT by ANI
By Jabbar ChoudharyReasi (Jammu and Kashmir), Dec.8 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Police has organised a two-day long traditional wrestling competition in Reasi district to encourage youths to showcase their talent.Many freshers participated ... Read more...
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Why Is Sameera Reddy Staying Under Water For Long?
November 23rd, 2010 - 12:07 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
However, this does not mean Sameera is not concentrating on her exercise routine. She is a very sporty woman, who loves to keep herself involved with various sports activities. Reddy is ... Read more...
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Bolivian president has knee surgery
November 8th, 2010 - 9:32 am ICT by IANS
La Paz, Nov 8 (IANS/EFE) Bolivian President Evo Morales has undergone surgery on his left knee, a media report said.Morales, 51, underwent the surgery at a clinic in Cochabamba city, the official ... Read more...
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Education key to empowering people: President
October 28th, 2010 - 12:01 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 27 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil Wednesday said that education is the most potent instrument for empowering people and called upon schools and teachers to promote high moral and cultural ... Read more...
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Himachal revokes ban on para-gliding as CWG ends
October 15th, 2010 - 6:54 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Oct 15 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government Friday revoked the suspension of aero-sports in the state imposed as a security measure for the duration of the Commonwealth Games, bringing ... Read more...
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Himachal bans paragliding after CWG advisory
October 4th, 2010 - 5:06 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Oct 4 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government has temporarily banned aero-sports activities in the state with officials saying the ban has been imposed following a civil aviation ministry advisory during the ... Read more...
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People celebrate 114th birthday of social reformer Hijam Irabot in Imphal
October 1st, 2010 - 6:12 pm ICT by ANI
Imphal, Oct. 1 (ANI): People celebrated the 114th birthday of Jananeta Hijam Irabot, a social reformer by holding various culture and literary programmes in Imphal.The event was organised under the aegis of ... Read more...
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Heidi Klum to launch new ‘active’ clothing range
September 8th, 2010 - 1:06 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 8 (IANS) Supermodel Heidi Klum has teamed up with sports firm New Balance to launch her own range of activewear.
"I definitely know what it means to be on ... Read more...
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PCB finally furnishes Lahore attack report to ICC after 18 months
August 17th, 2010 - 2:05 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Aug.17 (ANI): Following an unreasonable delay of nearly 18 months, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has finally submitted the judicial inquiry report concerning the terror attack on the visiting Sri Lankan ... Read more...
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Baloch youth pro-Pakistan: Achakzai
July 12th, 2010 - 5:10 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, July 12(ANI): Balochistan Youth Affairs Minister Abdul Khaliq Achakzai has said that the majority of youths in his province are pro-Pakistan.Achakzai stressed that the provincial government, as well as his ministry, ... Read more...
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Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon-2010 winner declared
May 29th, 2010 - 5:32 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, May 29 (ANI): The "Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon-2010", which started on May 29 from Gorak Shep close to Mt. Qomolangma Base Camp in the south side of Nepal, has been ... Read more...
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‘Paan Singh…’ shows pitiful condition of Indian athletes: Director
May 29th, 2010 - 9:20 am ICT by IANS
By Robin Bansal
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) His long-awaited film "Paan Singh Tomar", about the soldier-turned-athlete who went on to become a bandit, is in its final stages and director Tigmanshu Dhulia ... Read more...
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Mumbai’s biggest playground declared silence zone
May 5th, 2010 - 6:08 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) The Bombay High Court Wednesday virtually banned noisy political rallies in the historic Shivaji Park, the biggest playground in the heart of Mumbai, by declaring it a ... Read more...
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Katrina Hodge Wants Beauty Pageants To Skip Swimsuit Round
March 23rd, 2010 - 8:06 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Kent, Mar 23, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Firing guns and walking the ramp-two absolutely different skills and no one does it better than "Combat Barbie" Katrina Hodge. The Miss England title holder ... Read more...
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Mumbai Police’s ‘Spiderman’ scales 15-storey building for Mount Everest expeditioner
March 21st, 2010 - 7:16 pm ICT by ANI
Mumbai, Mar 21 (ANI): In a bid to raise funds to help a teenaged girl selected for the Mount Everest expedition, a martial arts trainee of Mumbai Police climbed 15 storey building ... Read more...
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Orissa Police organize health camp to increase contact with tribal people
March 20th, 2010 - 9:28 pm ICT by ANI
Koraput (Orissa), Mar 20(ANI): Orissa Police has began mass communication programmes aimed at tribals to increase contact with them, and to keep them away from joining Maoists.In order to increase contact with ... Read more...
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Indian Army launches adventure sports expedition from Chennai
February 18th, 2010 - 12:58 pm ICT by ANI
Chennai, Feb 18 (ANI): Aimed at fostering the spirit of adventure and attracting the youth towards the defence forces, Indian Army launched a paragliding, cycling and sailing expedition from Chennai on Wednesday.Lieutenant ... Read more...
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Shilpa and Raj fight over cricket!
February 12th, 2010 - 11:54 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
February 11, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): What happens when actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra and hubby Raj decide to play cricket with school kids?The atmosphere at Mt Carmel School in Ahmedabad yesterday was ... Read more...
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