Inter-institutional TT: PSPB retain men’s, women’s team titles
August 24th, 2012 - 11:54 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Aug 24 (IANS) Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB) retained the men's and women's team crowns at the 42nd All India Inter-Institutional Table Tennis Championships here Friday to complete a ... Read more...
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Chanderpaul, Brathwaite pull West Indies out of trouble (Roundup)
November 6th, 2011 - 7:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Old warhorse Shivnaraine Chanderpaul rescued the West Indies from a poor start with a patient century on the first day of the first Test against ... Read more...
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India should learn to live without Zaheer: Sourav
September 22nd, 2011 - 7:03 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 22 (IANS) Former captain Sourav Ganguly said Thursday the Indian team needs to find a bowler of the calibre of Zaheer Khan to stop relying too much ... Read more...
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‘British Typhoons whacked India’s Sukhois in joint exercises’
July 24th, 2011 - 3:58 pm ICT by IANS
RAF Fairford (Britain), July 24 (IANS) Britain's frontline fighter jet Eurofighter Typhoon, shortlisted for India's $10.4-billion combat jets tender, whacked the Indian Air Force (IAF) warhorse Sukhoi in one-on-one dog ... Read more...
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Spain’s defence minister resigns to vie for premiership
May 27th, 2011 - 11:31 am ICT by IANS
Madrid, May 27 (IANS/EFE) Defence Minister Carme Chacon said Thursday she is stepping down from the Spanish government to seek the ruling Socialist party's nomination for prime minister in the ... Read more...
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Rajasthan Royals beat Daredevils to maintain IPL winning run (Lead)
April 12th, 2011 - 10:01 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, April 12 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals maintained their unbeaten run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a clinical six-wicket win over Delhi Daredevils at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium ... Read more...
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New captains will bring fresh ideas in IPL-4
April 7th, 2011 - 7:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Three former international captains Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene and Daniel Vettori will be leading Indian Premier League (IPL) teams this season, bringing a new ... Read more...
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Keralites hail CM Achutanandan’s decision to contest polls
March 21st, 2011 - 7:53 pm ICT by ANI
Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 21 (ANI): Residents of Kerala's Palakkad District have welcomed Chief Minister VS Achutanandan's decision to contest the upcoming assembly polls."It was hard to believe when we came to know of ... Read more...
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Kerala polls : CPI (M) reverses decision, fields Achuthanandan from Malampuzha
March 18th, 2011 - 5:25 pm ICT by ANI
Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 18 (ANI): The Communist Party of India (Marxist), which was under massive public pressure over its decision to drop Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan from contesting the April 13 Kerala Assembly ... Read more...
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Players from 13 nations in action at ITF women’s meet
January 17th, 2011 - 11:34 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Jan 17 (IANS) Players from 13 countries including India will vie for honours in the US$ 10,000 International Tennis Federation (ITF) Women's International tournament to be held here Jan 24-29.Slovakia's ... Read more...
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Mukesh clinches PGTI title in play-off
June 25th, 2010 - 11:06 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, June 25 (IANS) Mukesh Kumar of Mhow got back to his winning ways after he edged out Kolkata's Rahil Gangjee on the second play-off hole to clinch the Aircel PGTI Players ... Read more...
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Rajasthan Royals clinch a thriller against Deccan Chargers (Lead)
April 6th, 2010 - 2:08 am ICT by IANS
Nagpur, April 6 (IANS) An inspirational Shane Warne turned the clock back with a sensational spell, taking four wickets, as Rajasthan Royals beat Deccan Chargers by two runs in a thrilling Indian ... Read more...
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Ganguly goes ballistic as KKR vanquish Chargers (Lead)
April 2nd, 2010 - 1:37 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, April 2 (IANS) Ageing warhorse Sourav Ganguly played a blistering 54-ball 88 as Kolkata Knight Riders moved up to the fifth slot with a 24-run victory over Deccan Chargers in the ... Read more...
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Bagan sack coach Bencharifa, Satyajit Chatterjee takes over
February 4th, 2010 - 8:33 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Feb 4 (IANS) Stung by back-to-back defeats in the ongoing I-League, Mohun Bagan Thursday sacked their Moroccan coach Karim Bencharifa and appointed Satyajit Chatterjee to take charge for the rest of ... Read more...
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Bagan sacks Bencharifa, names Satyajit Chatterjee as coach
February 4th, 2010 - 8:28 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Feb 4 (IANS) Stung by back-to-back defeats in the ongoing I-League, Mohun Bagan Thursday sacked their Moroccan coach Karim Bencharifa and appointed Satyajit Chatterjee as his replacement for the rest of ... Read more...
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Spielberg to adapt World War I novel into movie
December 18th, 2009 - 1:39 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 18 (IANS) Hollywood filmmaker Steven Spielberg is set to bring a novel based on the World War I to the big screen.
The Oscar winner has bought the rights to ... Read more...
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Mukesh Kumar triumphs at Digboi golf
October 25th, 2009 - 8:42 pm ICT by IANS
Digboi, Oct 25 (IANS) Mukesh Kumar romped home with a seven-stroke margin on the final day of the Indian Oil Xtra Premium Masters Golf tournament to defend his title in the quaint ... Read more...
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(INS Viraat refit complete, gears up for golden jubilee
August 17th, 2009 - 3:42 pm ICT by IANS
By Ritu Sharma
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) It's an old warhorse, 50 years old to be exact. But after a life-extending refit, India's lone aircraft carrier INS Viraat is back to show ... Read more...
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Calling up Watson will be a risky move: Roebuck
July 27th, 2009 - 6:22 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 27 (ANI): Australia should be cautious about including all-rounder Shane Watson in their squad for the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston in place of out of form opener Phillip Hughes, ... Read more...
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Making IPL final, Deccan Chargers, Royal Challengers turn jeers to cheers (Preview)
May 24th, 2009 - 2:10 am ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, May 24 (IANS) After 36 days of scintillating action and 58 dazzling encounters, the penultimate stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) could not have been more exciting as the ... Read more...
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Pandey steers Royal Challengers to IPL final (Lead)
May 24th, 2009 - 1:49 am ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, May 24 (IANS) On a roll after his unbeaten century against Deccan Chargers, youngster Manish Pandey played another scintilating knock Saturday as Bangalore Royal Challengers stormed into the finals of ... Read more...
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I’ve showed that I can play in T20: Vaas
May 12th, 2009 - 4:14 pm ICT by IANS
Kimberley, May 12 (IANS) After playing an important role in Deccan Chargers' victory over Rajasthan Royals, Sri Lanka's old warhorse Chaminda Vaas said he has showed that he can be equally good ... Read more...
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Chargers thrash Royals by 53 runs, move to third spot (Lead)
May 12th, 2009 - 1:35 am ICT by IANS
Kimberley, May 12 (IANS) Deccan Chargers took a step closer to the semifinals of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Monday with a comprehensive 53-run victory over reigning champions Rajasthan Royals here Monday.
Chasing ... Read more...
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We have shed the tag of a T20’s Test side: Mallya
April 21st, 2009 - 12:00 am ICT by IANS
Port Elizabeth, April 20 (IANS) Bangalore Royal Challengers owner Vijay Mallya said his team has gone through a complete makeover to shed their last year's tag of a 'lethargic Test' side.
Mallya ... Read more...
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Dravid, Kumble help Royal Challengers beat Rajasthan Royals
April 19th, 2009 - 1:53 am ICT by IANS
Cape Town, April 18 (IANS) Stripped of captaincy, Rahul Dravid batted with vengeance to set up a 75-run win for Bangalore Royal Challengers against defending champions Rajasthan Royals in the second ... Read more...
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Proteas spinners effect a 20-20 series win against Aussies
March 30th, 2009 - 8:18 pm ICT by ANI
Cape Town (South Africa), Mar.30 (ANI): A battery of South African spinners -- acting captain Johan Botha, seasoned Robin Peterson and debutant Roelof van der Merwe played a crucial, luminary role in ... Read more...
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Aussies in IPL show why they are the best
June 2nd, 2008 - 8:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) The franchises made a beeline and more than 100 overseas cricketers were sold like hot cakes in auctions of the Indian Premier League (IPL). But as the ... Read more...
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Old warhorse battles BJP to retain fort in Karnataka
May 19th, 2008 - 3:00 pm ICT by admin
By Fakir Balaji
Jewargi (Karnataka), May 19 (IANS) Former chief minister N. Dharam Singh is in the electoral battle for the ninth time from this constituency in north Karnataka for the assembly election ... Read more...
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