Olympic volleyball: Russia stun Brazil to win men’s gold
August 12th, 2012 - 10:13 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia shocked Brazil by coming back from two sets down to win the Olympic gold in the men's volleyball event here Sunday.The result gave Russia ... Read more...
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Olympic volleyball: Italy beats Bulgaria for bronze
August 12th, 2012 - 6:37 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Italy beat Bulgaria by three sets to one to win the Olympic bronze medal in men's volleyball here Sunday.The Italians won 25-19, 23-25, 25-22, 25-21 ... Read more...
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National junior basketball: Delhi, Punjab enter quarters
May 28th, 2012 - 9:41 pm ICT by IANS
Pondicherry, May 28 (IANS) Delhi junior boys roared past Rajasthan 70-53 to enter the quarterfinals of the 63rd National Basketball Championship here Monday.Rakesh with 25 points played the lead role ... Read more...
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Chinese are 8 years older than real age
May 17th, 2012 - 9:43 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, May 17 (IANS) A survey in China has found the Chinese are ageing faster. An average Chinese is 8.2 years older than his or her real age while ... Read more...
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Cricket brings together BJP, Congress
March 17th, 2012 - 10:18 pm ICT by IANS
Gurgaon, March 17 (IANS) In these troubled political times, BJP and Congress leaders came together to play cricket here Saturday, the MPs XI defeating legislators from Haryana by five ... Read more...
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Damiao’s hat-trick gives Internacional impressive win
March 14th, 2012 - 2:27 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, March 14 (IANS) Internacional eased to a 5-0 victory at home over Bolivia's The Strongest, the Group 1 leaders in the 2012 Libertadores Football Cup.Internacional's star striker ... Read more...
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Kenya’s football still in doldrums
December 29th, 2011 - 6:39 pm ICT by IANS
Nairobi, Dec 29 (IANS) For over a decade, Kenyan football has been in the doldrums and 2011 was no different as the country endured a roller-coaster calendar year.Perceived as a ... Read more...
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Institute for Blind lift blind cricket trophy
December 4th, 2011 - 6:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) The Institute for the Blind, Panchkuian Road, Sunday lifted the Eyeway Blind Cricket Challenger Tournament trophy, defeating the Blind School, Lodhi Road, by 8 wickets.Winning ... Read more...
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World Cup: Australia beat Zimbabwe by 91 runs
February 21st, 2011 - 11:25 pm ICT by IANS
Ahmedabad, Feb 21 (IANS) Australia defeated Zimbabwe by 91 runs in a World Cup Group A match here Monday.Chasing a victory target of 263 runs, Zimbabwe were all out for 171 in ... Read more...
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Kenya bundled out for 69 against New Zealand
February 20th, 2011 - 1:08 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Feb 20 (IANS) Kenya were bowled out for 69 runs in 23.5 overs against New Zealand in a Group A match of the World Cup at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here ... Read more...
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World Cup: India beat Bangladesh by 87 runs
February 19th, 2011 - 11:51 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Feb 19 (IANS) India crushed Bangaldesh by 87 runs in the opening match of Cricket World Cup at Shere Bangla Stadium here Sunday.Chasing India's 370 for four, Bangladesh could manage ... Read more...
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Chinese underwear maker includes examination tips in package
February 14th, 2011 - 6:58 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 14 (ANI): An underwear manufacturer in China has included examination tips in its packages in a bid to stand out from its competitors.According to the Sin Chew Daily, each ... Read more...
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New website lets one rank co-workers, see how others rank them
January 15th, 2011 - 5:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 15 (ANI): A new website that lets people rank their co-workers and then view how others rank them has come up in the form of Cubeduel.The site ranks a person's ... Read more...
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Justin Bieber Amongst Top 50 Women On The Web!
January 9th, 2011 - 8:52 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Jan 9, (THAINDIAN NEWS) It has undoubtedly come across as a big shock for all the Justin Bieber fans as the teen crooner's name features on the list of the ... Read more...
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Tom Cavanagh Dies At 28
January 8th, 2011 - 8:33 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Jan 8, (THAINDIAN NEWS) It was a complete shock for all those who knew Tom Cavanagh after the news of his death broke out. The immensely talented sportsman died at ... Read more...
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India bowled out for 205 in first innings
December 27th, 2010 - 3:37 pm ICT by IANS
Durban, Dec 27 (IANS) India were bowled out for 205 runs in their first innings against South Africa on the second day of the second cricket Test at Kingsmead here Monday.Resuming at ... Read more...
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Dancing With The Stars Recap: Guess Who’s Back On Top?
November 3rd, 2010 - 1:22 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 3, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The popular show ‘Dancing With the Stars’ provided a treat for its viewers by holding a recap of sorts on its 200th episode.Kristi Yamaguchi and Apolo ... Read more...
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Commercialisation has affected the quality of footballers: Eusebio
July 1st, 2010 - 10:24 pm ICT by IANS
By Abhishek Roy
Johannesburg, July 1 (IANS) Portugal great Eusebio feels that because of commercialisation there are lesser number of quality players in international football compared to the 1960s era.Asked to point out ... Read more...
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Eusebio picks Villa and Higuain
July 1st, 2010 - 9:44 pm ICT by IANS
By Abhishek Roy
Johannesburg, July 1 (IANS) Portugal great Eusebio feels that David Villa or Gonzalo Higuain could be the top scorer in the World Cup while German legend Gerd Mueller voted ... Read more...
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Spanish fans prefer Llorente to Torres
July 1st, 2010 - 8:19 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, July 1 (DPA) Spanish football fans prefer Fernando Llorente to Fernando Torres as the centre-forward of the World Cup team, to judge by two online polls published on Thursday.
The ... Read more...
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Indian women lose to New Zealand in World T20
May 7th, 2010 - 7:18 pm ICT by IANS
Basseterre (St Kitts), May 7 (IANS) The Indian women's campaign in World Twenty20 began on a disappointing note when they went down by 10 runs to New Zealand at the Warner Park ... Read more...
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Germany to play Australia in World Cup final (Roundup)
March 12th, 2010 - 1:10 am ICT by IANS
By Avishek Roy and Sirshendu Panth
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) World and Olympic champions Germany outplayed European champions England 4-1 in the semi-final Thursday to set up their third consecutive World Cup ... Read more...
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Hockey is not all about penalty corners: Taekema
March 4th, 2010 - 3:17 pm ICT by IANS
By Abhishek Roy
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Modern hockey experts may feel that penalty corners are the most potent weapon to win matches, but famed Dutch drag-flicker Taeke Taekema thinks otherwise.Taekema says ... Read more...
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Win over New Zealand brings the Dutch closer to semi-final
March 4th, 2010 - 12:35 am ICT by IANS
By Avishek Roy
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) The Netherlands closed in on a semi-final berth with a 3-1 victory over New Zealand in their second Pool A match on the fourth ... Read more...
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Pak juniors beat national squad in Abu Dhabi T-20 warm-up
February 18th, 2010 - 2:16 pm ICT by ANI
Abu Dhabi (UAE), Feb.18 (ANI): Pakistan's junior cricketers have caused embarrassment to their national team by defeating them in a warm-up game ahead of the Twenty20 series against England.In reply to ... Read more...
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Drogba will inspire Chelsea to win Premier League title: Dixon
January 22nd, 2010 - 5:05 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan.22 (ANI): Former Chelsea star Kerry Dixon believes Ivory Coast star Didier Drogba will inspire Chelsea to reclaim their Premier League title.The Blues legend knows all about finding the net ... Read more...
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Sri Lanka beat India to win tri-nation tournament
January 13th, 2010 - 11:03 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Jan 13 (IANS) Sri Lanka defeated India by four wickets to win the tri-nation One-Day International series tourament here Wednesday.
Chasing 246 for victory, Sri Lanka reached the target in ... Read more...
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Sri Lanka all out for 213 against India
January 10th, 2010 - 6:26 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Jan 10 (IANS) India bowled Sri Lanka out for 213 in 46.1 overs in the tri-nation series One-Day International at Shere Bangla National stadium here Sunday.
Kumar Sangakkara (68) and Suraj ... Read more...
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Bangladesh set India 297-run target
January 7th, 2010 - 7:12 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Jan 7 (IANS) Bangladesh scored 296 for six against India in the tri-nation One-Day International series tournament here Thursday.
Tamim Iqbal (60), Imrul Kayes (70) and Mahamudullah (60 not out) ... Read more...
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Nine cars pass European crash test with flying colours
January 6th, 2010 - 12:01 pm ICT by IANS
Brussels, Jan 6 (DPA) Ten new cars taken from all vehicle categories have been rated in the latest European NCAP crash test, with nine cars achieving all five possible stars, the organisation ... Read more...
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Sehwag powers India to their highest ODI total
December 15th, 2009 - 2:38 pm ICT by IANS
Rajkot, Dec 15 (IANS) India scored 414/7, their highest one-day international total, in the first ODI against Sri Lanka here Tuesday.
Virender Sehwag (146), Sachin Tendulkar (69) and Mahendra Singh Dhoni (72) ... Read more...
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India enforce follow on against Sri Lanka in Kanpur Test
November 26th, 2009 - 5:36 pm ICT by IANS
Kanpur, Nov 26 (IANS) India gained a massive first innings lead of 413 runs after bowling out Sri Lanka for 229 on the third day of the second cricket Test at ... Read more...
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India Vs Australia: 2ND ODI Highlights
October 29th, 2009 - 8:24 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Nagpur, Oct. 29 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The 2nd ODI between India and Australia saw the Indians winning by 99 runs. The match started with Ponting winning the toss and electing to ... Read more...
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Jo Wood out of Strictly Come Dancing after “dance disaster”
October 25th, 2009 - 2:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, October 25 (ANI): Rolling Stone member Ronnie Wood's estranged wife Jo has been voted off the show Strictly Come Dancing, with her performance being tagged "dance disaster".She suffered the embarrassment ... Read more...
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Northeast Karatekas making a mark internationally
September 22nd, 2009 - 8:22 pm ICT by ANI
By D. HenpilenImphal/Shillong, Sep.22 (ANI): With a number of sportspersons from the northeastern States in national and international competitions, many people view region as the sports hub of the country.Karate is ... Read more...
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