West Indies eyeing first clean sweep in ten years (Preview)
August 2nd, 2012 - 3:09 pm ICT by IANS
Kingston (Jamaica), Aug 2 (IANS/CMC) Inspired by the dream of a series sweep, the West Indies will be gunning for another win against New Zealand when the second and final ... Read more...
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Sammy hopes to carry winning momentum into Test series
July 24th, 2012 - 4:29 pm ICT by IANS
St. John's (Antigua), July 24 (IANS/CMC) West Indies captain Darren Sammy said Monday his side would be going all out to win the Test series against New Zealand, starting here ... Read more...
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Roach makes bright return as Black Caps struggle
July 21st, 2012 - 3:25 pm ICT by IANS
St. John's (Antigua), July 21 (IANS/CMC) West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach made a successful return to action following injury, producing a four-wicket haul to limit New Zealand on a ... Read more...
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‘A’ team’s programme paying dividends, says Windies selector
June 22nd, 2012 - 3:32 pm ICT by IANS
St.John's (Antigua), June 22 (IANS/CMC) Chief selector Clyde Butts has hailed the value of the A-team programme, following West Indies A's successful outing against India A in the three-Test series earlier ... Read more...
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West Indies A hope to dominate Indians
May 30th, 2012 - 6:22 pm ICT by IANS
St.John's (Antigua), May 30 (IANS/CMC) West Indies A team manager Colin Borde says his charges will be looking to dominate the touring India A side in the upcoming "Test" and limited ... Read more...
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Norman St John-Stevas dies at the age of 82 years
March 6th, 2012 - 10:53 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Mar 6 (THAINDIAN NEWS) One of the most respected politicians in the United Kingdom, Norman St John-Stevas, has died at the age of 82. His family announced that the former lawmaker ... Read more...
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Bailey eyes podium finish in London
December 30th, 2011 - 2:09 pm ICT by IANS
St. John's (Antigua) Dec 30 (IANS/CMC) Sprinter Daniel Bailey has said that he wanted to at least go a step further and collect a medal at the 2012 Olympic Games.The sprint ... Read more...
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Richards lambasts WICB for its handling of Gayle issue
December 16th, 2011 - 2:58 pm ICT by IANS
St. John's (Antigua), Dec 16 (IANS/CMC) Cricketing legend Vivian Richards has lambasted the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) for its inept handling of the dispute with former captain Chris Gayle.He said ... Read more...
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Julie McCabe goes into coma after an allergic reaction to hair dye
November 23rd, 2011 - 1:12 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Nov 22 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The family of Julie McCabe say that she suffered from brain damage and has been left in coma since the 30th of October because she had an ... Read more...
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Young batsmen should learn from Chanderpaul: Windies selector
November 10th, 2011 - 4:05 pm ICT by IANS
St. John's (Antigua), Nov 10 (IANS/CMC) West Indies selector Robert Haynes has asked young batsman to learn from veteran left-handed Shivnarine Chanderpaul how to adapt to new conditions.Chanderpaul unfurled a brilliant ... Read more...
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Lloyd sees future through rose-tinted glasses
November 3rd, 2011 - 2:39 pm ICT by IANS
St. John's (Antigua), Nov 3 (IANS/CMC) Legendary former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd says the future of cricket in the region is looking rosy and all it needs is good corporate ... Read more...
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West Indies Board insists Gayle must withdraw comments
October 20th, 2011 - 1:32 pm ICT by IANS
St John's (Antigua), Oct 20 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies Cricket Board says estranged batsman Chris Gayle will have to withdraw his comments against the Board if he wants to wear maroon ... Read more...
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Brosnan receives honour for charity works
October 18th, 2011 - 7:21 am ICT by IANS
London, Oct 18 (IANS) Hollywood actor Pierce Brosnan received an honour from St. John's Health Center Foundation in recognition of his charity work.Trustees of the foundation handed Caritas Award to ... Read more...
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Amoeba parasite causes second death in the US
August 17th, 2011 - 10:49 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington, Aug 17 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Fear seems to have gripped a section of the US public after the second death linked to a rare creature was confirmed in the country. Autopsy carried ... Read more...
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Last day of the Lord’s Test sold out
July 25th, 2011 - 7:39 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 25 (IANS) The fifth day of the first Test between India and England was sold out as fans queued up in large numbers outside the majestic Lord's ... Read more...
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Walsh appointed West Indies U-19 team manager
July 5th, 2011 - 3:09 pm ICT by IANS
St John's (Antigua), July 5 (IANS) Legendary pacer Courtney Walsh has been appointed manager for the West Indies Under-19 team's tour of the US starting July 8.
Walsh will manage ... Read more...
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Amber Portwood is now out of hospital
June 20th, 2011 - 8:09 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Indiana, June 20 (THAINDIAN NEWS) TMZ has reported that Amber Portwood was seen outside of her home nearly a week after she was hospitalized for allegedly trying to take her own life. ... Read more...
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Am here to destroy whoever I play against: Martin
June 14th, 2011 - 3:33 pm ICT by IANS
St. John's (Antigua), June 14 (IANS) Leg-spinner Anthony Martin was jumping with joy after picking up four for 36 against India that helped the West Indies win the fourth ... Read more...
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Poor shot selection cost us the match: Raina
June 14th, 2011 - 2:34 pm ICT by IANS
St. John's (Antigua), June 14 (IANS) Indian captain Suresh Raina has said poor shot selection saw the visitors losing the fourth ODI against the West Indies by 103 runs at ... Read more...
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I want to be called a legend: Russell
June 13th, 2011 - 2:09 pm ICT by IANS
St John's (Antigua), June 13 (IANS) West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell wants to end his international career as a legend.Russell's unbeaten 92 at the Vivian Richards Cricket Ground in ... Read more...
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Russell powers West Indies to 225/8 (Lead)
June 12th, 2011 - 12:36 am ICT by IANS
St John's (Antigua), June 11 (IANS) Andre Russell smashed an unbeaten 92 off 64 balls and powered West Indies to 225 for eight against India in the third One-day International ... Read more...
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232 listed as missing after US tornado
May 27th, 2011 - 11:54 am ICT by IANS
Washington, May 27 (IANS/EFE) Authorities in Missouri published Thursday a list of 232 people still unaccounted for after the devastating tornado that claimed 125 lives in the city of ... Read more...
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25 killed as tornadoes hit US
May 23rd, 2011 - 12:01 pm ICT by IANS
Chicago, May 23 (IANS) At least 24 people were killed in Joplin, a southern city of Missouri state, and one person died in Minneapolis city as tornadoes battered parts of ... Read more...
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Winslet endorses knitwear brand
May 17th, 2011 - 1:20 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 17 (IANS) "Titanic" star Kate Winslet has become the new face of American knitwear brand St John and will be seen in their autumn advertising campaign.The 35-year-old ... Read more...
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Goats killed in ’satanic ritual’ in Britain
May 15th, 2011 - 7:07 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 15 (IANS) The brutal slaughter of four goats in a British village is being termed a "satanic ritual" after one was found foaming at the mouth with a ... Read more...
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Christina Aguilera flashes her G-string in see-through tights
April 23rd, 2011 - 2:37 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 23 (ANI): Singer Christina Aguilera was spotted flashing her G-string in see-through tights as she celebrated her inauguration into the Hollywood Gay Walk of Fame.Aguilera, 30, and her boyfriend ... Read more...
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Christina Aguilera 1st celeb to be honoured on ‘Gay Walk of Fame’
April 22nd, 2011 - 6:05 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 22 (ANI): Christina Aguilera has become the first celebrity to be inducted into the Hollywood's 'Gay Walk of Fame'.The Burlesque star arrived Wednesday at The Abbey in West ... Read more...
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Windies board unhappy at Gayle preferring IPL to home series
April 20th, 2011 - 8:57 pm ICT by IANS
St John's (Antigua), April 20 (IANS) The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has cleared Chris Gayle to play for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL), but said ... Read more...
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Desmond Haynes roped in as West Indies batting consultant
April 19th, 2011 - 6:24 pm ICT by IANS
St John's (Antigua), April 19 (IANS) Former West Indies opener Desmond Haynes has been appointed batting consultant for the team.The batting great has been engaged for the Digicel home series ... Read more...
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13-year-old beggar gangraped, killed in Taj city
February 13th, 2011 - 3:09 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, Feb 13 (IANS) A day after a missing 13-year-old beggar girl's body was found in a drain, an autopsy has revealed that she was gangraped, subjected to unnatural sex and killed, ... Read more...
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Floyd Raven’s Mom Forged Letter Of Intent To Mississippi
February 3rd, 2011 - 7:51 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Feb 3, (THAINDIAN NEWS) In a rather bizarre turn of events, defensive end Floyd Raven's mother forged her son's signature on a letter of intent to Ole Miss in her ... Read more...
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Brit-Indian carjack hubby planned to share 5 million pound love nest with murdered wife
December 5th, 2010 - 12:53 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 5(ANI): Brit-Indian business tycoon Shrien Dewani, whose wife was murdered on honeymoon in South Africa, had planned to share a five million pound home with his bride.According to the Daily ... Read more...
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Cops take woman to husband in Kerala, parents cry foul (Lead)
November 1st, 2010 - 3:33 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, Nov 1 (IANS) An Agra woman, who was allegedly being confined by her parents here, is being taken back by police to her husband's home in Kerala on court orders. But ... Read more...
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A park between Yamuna and Taj is eyesore to conservationists (With Image)
October 15th, 2010 - 9:34 am ICT by IANS
By Brij Khandelwal
Agra, Oct 15 (IANS) Years ago, the Yamuna waters would lap gently against the base of the Taj Mahal. But an artificial park developed between the river and the Taj ... Read more...
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Portland Marathon 2010 To Kick Off Today
October 10th, 2010 - 7:29 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
The awaited annual marathon event of Portland Oregon, will begin on Sunday October 10 at 9 am. It is regarded as one of the top 10 local road race ... Read more...
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