Hockey squad picked on performance not reputation: Nobbs
January 31st, 2012 - 8:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) India hockey coach Michael Nobbs Tuesday said a national team cannot be picked on sentiment and reputation but on current form, making it amply clear ... Read more...
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Farmers threaten to ‘donate’ govt aid to Maoists!
December 18th, 2011 - 5:46 pm ICT by IANS
Nagpur, Dec 18 (IANS) Refusing to accept the state government's 'paltry' Rs.2000 crore aid package, some farmers in Maharashtra's Vidarbha region have threatened to donate the amount, averaging Rs.1,700 per ... Read more...
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Kerala University cancels PhD registration of Achuthanandan’s son
December 13th, 2011 - 8:46 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 13 (IANS) The Kerala University has decided to cancel the PhD registration of V.A. Arun Kumar, son of veteran CPI-M former chief minister V.S. Achuthanandan, an official said ... Read more...
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No differences in cabinet, says Antony
September 27th, 2011 - 4:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony Tuesday said there were "no differences" in the cabinet in the wake of the finance ministry note on Home Minister ... Read more...
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Lokpal bill may come up in parliament in November
August 28th, 2011 - 6:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) A redrafted Lokpal bill may be brought in parliament during its winter session, that usually starts mid-November, after the parliamentary standing committee on law ... Read more...
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HI bans Sandeep, Sardara for two years
August 27th, 2011 - 10:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) National team players Sandeep Singh and Sardara Singh were Saturday banned for two years by Hockey India (HI) for indiscipline.The two had left the camp ... Read more...
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The team wanted to protect the ’spirit of the game’: Dravid
August 1st, 2011 - 2:34 am ICT by IANS
Nottingham, Aug 1 (IANS) Veteran Indian batsman Rahul Dravid said it was an unanimous decision by the team to reinstate Ian Bell, who was run out in a bizarre manner, ... Read more...
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Happy at being picked as CVC: Pradeep Kumar
July 3rd, 2011 - 6:28 pm ICT by IANS
Kochi, July 3 (IANS) Newly-selected Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) Pradeep Kumar Sunday said he was "happy" at being unanimously chosen to head India's anti-corruption watchdog."I am happy because it ... Read more...
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Michael Nobbs is India’s hockey coach till 2016 Olympics (Lead)
June 29th, 2011 - 5:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Australian Michael Jack Nobbs is the new Indian hockey coach and his tenure lasts till the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.Nobbs pipped renowned coach Roelant ... Read more...
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Cairn-Vedanta sale referred to CCEA for final decision: Reddy
May 27th, 2011 - 10:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) A ministerial panel has come to a unanimous decision which will be sent to the cabinet to take a final call on the proposal of ... Read more...
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Oommen Chandy to be Kerala chief minister (Lead)
May 15th, 2011 - 7:58 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, May 15 (IANS) Kerala's veteran Congress leader Oommen Chandy was Sunday elected leader of the Congress legislature party by its 38 members. His name has been cleared by ... Read more...
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Associates welcome cricket committee’s recommendation
May 12th, 2011 - 6:44 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 12 (IANS) The associate cricketing nations have welcomed the recommendation of the International Cricket Council (ICC) cricket committee to have qualifiers for the 2015 World Cup.The recommendation to ... Read more...
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US model turned boxer Patricia Alcivar ‘wants to own world title’
March 12th, 2011 - 5:37 pm ICT by ANI
New York, March 12 (ANI): Many models dream of making it big in Hollywood but Patricia Alcivar has different plans - she wants to own a boxing world title.Former runway and fitness ... Read more...
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CPI-M mulls Achuthanandan’s fate, BJP strategises
March 7th, 2011 - 3:05 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, March 7 (IANS) The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) is to hold a crucial meeting here Monday to decide whether Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan, 87, should be ... Read more...
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Forrest Griffin Thrashes Rich Franklin In UFC 126
February 6th, 2011 - 6:53 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Las Vegas, Feb 6, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Forrest Griffin vs. Rich Franklin was one of the most anticipated fights of UFC 126 night. Though both the fighters gave a tough competition ... Read more...
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Brandon Vera’s Nose Broken By Thiago Silva
January 3rd, 2011 - 9:18 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Jan 3, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Broken nose is probably the most common type of injury that every UFC fighter is vulnerable to, and this time it was Brandon Vera who became ... Read more...
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Dominick Cruz Retains His Title Through Unaminous Victory Over Scott Jorgensen
December 17th, 2010 - 8:18 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Dec 17, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Dominick Cruz once again proved his worth and lived up to the meaning of his nickname "Dominator", as he emerged victorious over challenger Scott Jorgensen in ... Read more...
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Himachal village unanimously elects all-woman panchayat
December 16th, 2010 - 8:06 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Dec 16 (IANS) The national leaders are still battling it out on the issue of women reservation in parliament, but a remote village in Himachal Pradesh has unanimously decided to elect ... Read more...
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Brit boxer Amir Khan retains WBA light-welterweight title
December 12th, 2010 - 6:32 pm ICT by ANI
Las Vegas, Dec 12(ANI): British boxer Amir Khan has retained his WBA light-welterweight title with a superb points victory over Argentina's Marcos Maidana in Las Vegas.Khan floored his opponent with a body ... Read more...
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UFC 124 Fight Yielded Exciting Results
December 12th, 2010 - 4:32 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Montreal, Dec 12, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The UFC 124 Fight Card was one exciting treat to all the UFC lovers. With five main card fights and six preliminary card fights, it ... Read more...
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Ultimate Fighter Finale 12 Main Card Highlights
December 5th, 2010 - 8:47 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Dec 5, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs Team Koscheck Finale which is also referred to as The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale pulled in many audience at the ... Read more...
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Saul Alvarez Defeats Lovemore Ndou
December 5th, 2010 - 8:46 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Dec 5, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The viewers were eagerly waiting for World Boxing Championship night and the Silver light Middleweight bout between Australian veteran Lovemore Ndou and Saul Alvarez did not ... Read more...
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Stephan Bonnar Makes A Comeback With “The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale”
December 5th, 2010 - 8:14 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Dec 5, (THAINDIAN NEWS) After a long time Stephan Bonnar is back once again. After his three straight defeats which he encountered from 2009 to early 2010, the mixed martial ... Read more...
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Jonathan Brookins Overruled Michael Johnson In UFC 12
December 5th, 2010 - 8:14 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Dec 5, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Jonathan Brookins did not disappoint his fans at The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale, which was the UFC's last show. He emerged triumphant against Michael Johnson, despite ... Read more...
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UFC 123: Mark Munoz And Aaron Simpson Fight It Out In Close Contest
November 21st, 2010 - 9:27 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Nov 21, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Filipino fighter Mark Munoz thrashed Aaron Simpson in the UFC 123 bout on Saturday with a unanimous decision from the judges. The dynamics between the two ... Read more...
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Yushin Okami Beats Nate Marquardt In UFC 122
November 14th, 2010 - 8:07 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Oberhausen, Nov 14, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Yushin Okami Vs Nate Marquardt was a great reason for the Japanese fighter's fans to celebrate, as he emerged victorious in yesterday's match of ... Read more...
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UFC 122 Fight Results Announced
November 14th, 2010 - 8:06 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Oberhausen, Nov 14, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Last night, the audience of Spike TV and also Konig Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany saw Ultimate Fighting Championship 122 which received wide accolades ... Read more...
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No cut in Pakistan’s defence expenditure: Kaira
November 12th, 2010 - 6:40 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Nov 12 (ANI): In the wake of external and internal challenges to Pakistan, there will be no cut in the nation's defence expenditure, Information and Broadcasting Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has ... Read more...
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Gavaskar says IPL Kochi wants him
October 26th, 2010 - 3:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Former India cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar said Tuesday he was being wooed by Kochi's Indian Premier League (IPL) team but he will take a decision only ... Read more...
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UFC 121 Results Announced
October 25th, 2010 - 2:08 am ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Oct 24, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The much anticipated Ultimate Fighting Championship 121 turned out to be highly entertaining thriller for the audience as all the fighters gave away little throughout the ... Read more...
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Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind asks people not to draw hasty conclusions
October 2nd, 2010 - 4:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Leading Muslim organisation Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind Saturday asked people to practise restraint in their reaction to the Ayodhya verdict and said that, given the sensitivity of the issue, ... Read more...
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Yuriorkis Gamboa Snatches IBF Title From Orlando Salido After Unanimous Decision
September 12th, 2010 - 6:45 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Las Vegas, Sep 12, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Yuriorkis Gamboa remains undefeated still. The WBA featherweight champion, Yuriorkis Gamboa, on Saturday won the IBF title against Orlando Salido after a unanimous decision ... Read more...
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Challenging speeding ticket saddles Oz truckie with a 10000-dollar payout!
September 7th, 2010 - 5:39 pm ICT by ANI
Brisbane, Sept 7 (ANI): A truck driver in Australia will have to pay thousands in legal costs after he challenged a speeding ticket and appealed his case in three different courts.North Queensland ... Read more...
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Frankie Edgar Vs BJ Penn: UFC 118 Bout
August 29th, 2010 - 7:17 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Aug 29, (THAINDIAN NEWS) BJ Penn had the perfect set up to take revenge for his UFC 112 loss to Frankie Edgar but his hopes were shattered as Frankie Edgar ... Read more...
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Harrisburg Mayor Donald “Buzzy” Faulkner Arrested For DWI
August 26th, 2010 - 7:53 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
August 26, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): Mayor Donald "Buzzy" Faulkner was arrested by the law enforcement authorities last week after he was found to be driving while intoxicated. The City ... Read more...
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