‘India-Pakistan series bigger than Ashes’
July 17th, 2012 - 8:34 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, July 17 (IANS) Praising the efforts of the two countries' cricket boards in reviving bilateral series, former Pakistan skipper and all-rounder Shahid Afridi said the popularity of India-Pakistan ... Read more...
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‘Media in India, Pakistan should not use hate language’
May 22nd, 2012 - 6:54 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Urging the Indian and Pakistani media not to use words such as "traditional rivals", a seminar of mediapersons from the two countries called for creating an ... Read more...
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SAFF Cup: Spirited Nepal held 1-1 by Maldives
December 2nd, 2011 - 10:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) A spirited Nepal were unfortunate to be held 1-1 by the Maldives while traditional rivals Pakistan and Bangladesh played out a goalless draw on the ... Read more...
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Pakistan may have inspected Indian Army chopper: Antony
November 23rd, 2011 - 5:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) It is possible that the Pakistani authorities examined an Indian Army helicopter that strayed into their territory a month ago and was returned the same ... Read more...
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World Cup kabaddi: India in semis
November 10th, 2011 - 9:28 pm ICT by IANS
Muktsar (Punjab), Nov 10 (IANS) India Thursday became the first team to reach the semifinal of the second edition of the 14-nation World Cup Kabaddi.India beat Canada 51-24 at Doda ... Read more...
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After gala start, India take on Germany in Kabaddi World Cup
November 2nd, 2011 - 4:10 pm ICT by IANS
Bathinda (Punjab), Nov 2 (IANS) After a glittering opening to the second edition of the World Cup Kabaddi in this southwest Punjab town Tuesday evening, hosts India will take ... Read more...
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New Zealand beat Australia to enter Rugby World Cup final
October 16th, 2011 - 6:40 pm ICT by IANS
Auckland, Oct 16 (IANS) The All Blacks put up a stellar show in the home of New Zealand rugby Sunday, defeating traditional rivals Australia 20-6 to secure their place in ... Read more...
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Batsmen need to show improvement: Waqar
April 13th, 2011 - 7:35 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, April 13 (IANS) Pakistan coach Waqar Younis wants the batsmen to show substantial improvement on the upcoming tour of the West Indies.Pakistan lost to traditional rivals India in the ... Read more...
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South Asians in US agog over Mohali battle
March 28th, 2011 - 3:43 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 28 (IANS) With three teams from South Asia in the semi-finals of the cricket World Cup, the large South Asian community in North America are all agog ... Read more...
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India beat Pakistan 3-2 in Asiad hockey; silver, bronze take tally to 22 (Evening Lead)
November 20th, 2010 - 5:28 pm ICT by IANS
Guangzhou, Nov 20 (IANS) India defeated traditional rivals Pakistan 3-2 in a men's hockey group B match at the Asian Games here Saturday, while a silver in golf and a bronze ... Read more...
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India had home ground advantage: Pakistan Hockey Federation
October 12th, 2010 - 6:49 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Oct 12 (IANS) The Indian hockey team, which defeated Pakistan 7-4 in the Commonwealth Games, had the "advantage of playing on home ground", making it "very difficult" to beat them, the ... Read more...
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CWG: Women archers dazzle, shooters continue to excel (Afternoon lead)
October 10th, 2010 - 2:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Harpreet Singh gave India another gold in shooting while archer Deepika Kumari produced the day's first gold in the Commonwealth Games here Sunday.Deepika Kumari won the ... Read more...
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Gujarat civic, panchayat polls to set tone for 2012 assembly clash
October 9th, 2010 - 9:16 pm ICT by IANS
By R.K. Misra
Gandhinagar, Oct 9 (IANS) Elections to six key municipal corporations in Gujarat Sunday and panchayat polls 11 days later are almost akin to a mid-term mandate on the performance ... Read more...
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Sunday’s Indo-Pak hockey tie a sellout
October 9th, 2010 - 8:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) India take on traditional rivals Pakistan in a men's hockey match of the Commonwealth Games here Sunday and a sellout crowd is expected at the 12,000-seat Major ... Read more...
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Nepal Maoists blame India for failure to form government
July 3rd, 2010 - 4:23 pm ICT by IANS
By Sudeshna Sarkar
Kathmandu, July 3 (IANS) With only four days remaining for forming a new government supported by all parties in parliament but failing to make any headway in talks with ... Read more...
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Stallions deserved to play in Champions League: Butt
May 27th, 2010 - 4:52 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, May 27 (IANS) Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt Thursday said he was disappointed after the country's domestic Twenty20 champions Sialkot Stallions were ignored for the third successive time for ... Read more...
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Drogba vows to and bring back Premier League title
May 9th, 2010 - 5:53 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 9 (ANI): Captain Didier Drogba has resolved to bring home the prized Premier League title by leading his team, Chelsea FC to victory.He wants to wrest it from ... Read more...
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To be or not to be a Pakistani in the US
May 9th, 2010 - 3:38 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, May 9 (IANS) Pakistanis in the US are facing an identity crisis, particularly since a Pakistani-born American Faisal Shahzad was nabbed from a plane as he was fleeing to ... Read more...
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Violence, crime and politics at Panjab University
April 15th, 2010 - 10:46 am ICT by IANS
By Alkesh Sharma
Chandigarh, April 15 (IANS) Shootouts, cars on fire, ragging, display of money, muscle power and ugly politics. This is not a setup for a violent film on campus life, ... Read more...
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Trigger happy kabaddi fan lands in jail
April 13th, 2010 - 7:38 pm ICT by IANS
Zirakpur (Punjab), April 13 (IANS) As the Indian players showed exuberance against their traditional rivals Pakistan on the field in the World Cup Kabaddi finals, an Indian fan celebrated off it. And ... Read more...
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India, Pakistan to meet in Kabaddi World Cup finals
April 11th, 2010 - 12:14 am ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, April 10 (IANS) World Cup Kabaddi-2010 is all set to witness a heart-pulsating final Monday with traditional rivals India and Pakistan locking horns for the coveted title and the Rs.1 crore ... Read more...
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This India-Pakistan rivalry is not about cricket!
April 5th, 2010 - 11:08 am ICT by IANS
By Pragya Tiwari
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) C'mon Pakistan, C'mon! The hoarse cry in chorus draws attention to the rugby turf as the team from across the border charges on to the ... Read more...
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U19 Cricket World Cup: England thrash Indian Colts by 31 runs
January 21st, 2010 - 7:32 pm ICT by ANI
Christchurch, Jan 21(ANI): Defending ICC U19 Cricket World Cup champion India lost to England by 31 runs in the final group stage match in Lincoln, New Zealand on Thursday.The win means England ... Read more...
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BJP-Congress straight fight in Gujarat by-poll
January 3rd, 2010 - 12:37 am ICT by IANS
Gandhinagar, Jan 2 (IANS) A straight fight between traditional rivals the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress is on the cards in the Jan 20 by-election in Gujarat's Chotila assembly ... Read more...
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Nehru Cup: Syria beats Lebanon, makes India’s life easy
August 27th, 2009 - 11:20 pm ICT by IANS
By Abhishek Roy
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Syria beat Lebanon 1-0 in the Nehru Cup football Thursday andvirtually took India with them to the final.Though mathematically Sri Lanka have a chance ... Read more...
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Pak Army can clear Taliban held areas once but not hold them for long: Expert
May 20th, 2009 - 3:37 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 20 (ANI): The Swat military offensive may well see Pakistan recapturing the regions upon which the Taliban has established its control in the Valley, but the real question is ... Read more...
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Congress aims for a hat-trick in Chandigarh
May 12th, 2009 - 11:35 am ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, May 12 (IANS) The Congress and its sitting MP Pawan Kumar Bansal are aiming for a hat-trick of victories in the Chandigarh parliamentary constituency which goes to the polls Wednesday.
With ... Read more...
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Political parties go all out on last day of campaigning
April 14th, 2009 - 6:40 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, April 14 (IANS) Processions, colourful rallies, visits to temples by candidates and hectic door-to-door campaigning marked the last day of electioneering in Kerala that goes to the Lok Sabha polls on ... Read more...
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India move up in FIFA rankings by default
December 18th, 2008 - 2:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) By default Indian football moved up one rung in the FIFA rankings to end the year at 143rd spot as Euro champions Spain stay at the top. ... Read more...
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With many players, Madhya Pradesh set for photo-finish (Election Curtain raiser)
November 25th, 2008 - 3:59 pm ICT by IANS
Bhopal, Nov 25 (IANS) The stage is set for the crucial assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress for the first time facing a ... Read more...
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Security beefed up in Kanpur ahead of third ODI between India and England
November 18th, 2008 - 7:52 pm ICT by ANI
Kanpur, Nov 18 (ANI): Authorities have beefed up security in Kanpur ahead of the third One-Day International to be played on Thursday between India and England.
The administration has turned the hotel, ... Read more...
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Colombia wants to buy weaponry from Russia: paper
May 27th, 2008 - 10:29 pm ICT by admin
RIA Novosti
Moscow, May 27 (RIA Novosti) Colombia is seeking to expand military-technical ties with Russia in an apparent attempt to counter the growing military might of neighbouring Venezuela, a Russian business daily ... Read more...
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‘Vande Mataram’ lands Nepal school in trouble
May 15th, 2008 - 11:55 am ICT by admin
By Sudeshna Sarkar
Kathmandu, May 15 (IANS) In the 1940s, when India was battling for independence from British rule, the British government banned "Vande Mataram", which was the source of inspiration of thousands ... Read more...
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PPP, PML-N in ‘crucial’ stage of talks on judges: minister
May 7th, 2008 - 5:07 pm ICT by admin
By Muhammad Najeeb
Islamabad, May 7 (IANS) The committee formed by Pakistan's ruling coalition allies Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) to suggest a framework for the tricky issue of ... Read more...
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Tamil Nadu village wall causes new tension
May 6th, 2008 - 11:23 pm ICT by admin
Madurai, May 6 (IANS) Tension erupted in a Tamil Nadu village Tuesday after the administration demolished part of a 20-year-old wall that segregated residences of Dalits and upper caste Hindus. Chief Minister ... Read more...
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