British champion Trump suffers shock defeat in snooker championship
May 1st, 2012 - 3:53 pm ICT by IANS
Sheffield, May 1 (IANS) British champion Judd Trump suffered a shock 12-13 defeat to Allister Ali Carter in the last 16 of the snooker world championship at the Crucible.Resuming 9-7 ... Read more...
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Cao trails Ryan 2-6 after first session at world snooker (Lead)
April 28th, 2012 - 4:24 pm ICT by IANS
Sheffield (England), April 28 (IANS) Welshman Ryan Day took a comfortable 6-2 lead over China's Cao Yupeng in the first session of their last-16 match at the world snooker championship ... Read more...
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Cao trails Ryan 6-2 after first session at world snooker
April 28th, 2012 - 2:30 pm ICT by IANS
Sheffield (England), April 28 (IANS) Ryan Day of Wales took a comfortable 6-2 lead over China's Cao Yupeng in the first session of their last-16 match at the world snooker ... Read more...
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Mark Williams in last 16 of snooker worlds
April 27th, 2012 - 5:08 pm ICT by IANS
Sheffield (England), April 27 (IANS) China's Liu Chuang suffered a first-round exit from the World Snooker Championship after a 6-10 loss to Welsh veteran Mark Williams here.The 22-year-old Liu, who ... Read more...
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Jones shocks Murphy on world snooker championship debut
April 24th, 2012 - 2:04 pm ICT by IANS
Sheffield (England), April 24 (IANS) Jamie Jones became the fourth qualifier to reach the second round of the World Snooker Championship, pulling off a shock victory over World No.5 Shaun ... Read more...
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Chinese debutant Cao stuns Allen at world snooker
April 23rd, 2012 - 4:59 pm ICT by IANS
Sheffield, April 23 (IANS) Crucible Theater debutant China's Cao Yupeng stunned World Number 11 Mark Allen 10-6 in the first round of the World Snooker Championship.Qualifier Cao, who turned professional ... Read more...
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Partnership Summit to accrue investments for Andhra Pradesh
January 9th, 2012 - 7:39 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Jan 9 (IANS) For the first time in nearly three years, Andhra Pradesh is set to bid for attracting investments when it hosts the 2012 Partnership Summit here ... Read more...
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Gerrard returns as Liverpool fights back to beat Newcastle
December 31st, 2011 - 1:40 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 31 (IANS) Returning captain Steven Gerrard's last shot and a brace from Craig Bellamy fired Liverpool to a 3-1 comeback victory over Newcastle and the fifth place ... Read more...
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Giggs to discuss future with Manchester United
December 24th, 2011 - 4:15 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 24 (IANS) Welsh football veteran Ryan Giggs will soon discuss his future with English Premier League reigning champions Manchester United.The 38-year-old Giggs starred for United as they trounced ... Read more...
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Walker, Ayouri snuff out Indian challenge
December 2nd, 2011 - 9:51 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Dec 2 (IANS) The Indian challenge, spearheaded by Pankaj Advani and Kamal Chawla, was blown away as former professional Lee Walker, the 35-year-old from Wales, and Iranian teenager Hoosein ... Read more...
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Liverpool, City secure Carling Cup semifinal berths
November 30th, 2011 - 7:04 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 30 (IANS) Chelsea's slump in form continued as they went down 0-2 at Stamford Bridge to Liverpool in the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup while Manchester City ... Read more...
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Advani, Merchant win twice as World Snooker Championship begins
November 28th, 2011 - 8:13 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Nov 28 (IANS) Indians enjoyed a field day with one of the title favourites Pankaj Advani, the 2002 champion, notching two victories and showing definite signs of running into ... Read more...
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India, Zimbabwe to deepen investment, trade ties
September 21st, 2011 - 4:44 pm ICT by IANS
Harare (Zimbabwe), Sep 21 (IANS) India and Zimbabwe have agreed to further strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties even as the two countries expedite the ratification process of a Bilateral ... Read more...
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Bale wants to be as good as Ronaldo
April 1st, 2011 - 2:04 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr. 1 (ANI): Welsh star Gareth Bale hopes to match Cristiano Ronaldo one day.The Tottenham ace wants to be up there with the world's greatest players, alongside Real Madrid's Ronaldo and ... Read more...
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India awaits ratification process for BIPA: Anand Sharma
March 29th, 2011 - 9:45 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar 29 (ANI) Emphasizing that the ratification process for the Bilateral Investment Protection Agreement (BIPA) is complete on Indian side, Union Commerce Minister Anand Sharma today said that we are ... Read more...
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CGF confirms Sri Lankan boxer failed drug test
October 25th, 2010 - 9:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Sri Lankan boxer Manju Wanniarachchi, who won gold in the 56 kg category at the Commonwealth Games, was Monday confirmed as the fifth athlete to fail drug ... Read more...
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At 70, Tom Jones ’still tempted by female fans offering sex’
September 27th, 2010 - 4:22 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 27 (ANI): Singer Tom Jones revealed that even at 70, he couldn't resist sex propositions from his female fans.The Welshman admitted being "a little weak-minded" when propositioned but also said ... Read more...
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Bellamy accuses Man City coach of ‘cold-shouldering’ players since February
August 11th, 2010 - 2:38 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug.11 (ANI): Welsh striker Craig Bellamy has accused Manchester City's Italian boss Roberto Mancini of cold-shouldering some of the team's players since both had a furious row back in February.Bellamy, 31, ... Read more...
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Anthony Hopkins’ saviour reveals how he beat booze by aiding others
May 10th, 2010 - 3:48 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 10 (ANI): The man who helped save Sir Anthony Hopkins battle his booze nightmare has revealed how he came to the star's rescue.Clancy Imislund, a former alcoholic who helps the ... Read more...
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Randhawa lone Indian to make cut at Volvo China Open
April 16th, 2010 - 9:43 pm ICT by IANS
Suzhou (China), April 16 (IANS) Jyoti Randhawa was the only one of the four Indians at the Volvo China Open on the European Tour to ensure weekend action after making the cut ... Read more...
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Shiv Kapur shoots one-over, Chowrasia further down
March 26th, 2010 - 10:48 am ICT by IANS
Malaga (Spain), March 26 (IANS) Shiv Kapur made a modest start with a one-over 71 despite a stumble at the end in the first round of the European Tour event Open de ... Read more...
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Kapur 52nd, Chowrasia 56th at Morocco event
March 22nd, 2010 - 8:24 pm ICT by IANS
Rabat (Morocco), March 22 (IANS) Shiv Kapur and S.S.P. Chowrasia failed to find form and rhythm this week as they finished way down in tied 52nd and 56th places at the Trophee ... Read more...
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Tom Jones performs in Kuala Lumpur
March 20th, 2010 - 3:11 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, March 20 (ANI): Legendary singer Tom Jones performed at a concert in Kuala Lumpur, as part of his world tour.The 69-year-old Welshman sang his greatest hits in front of 2,000 ... Read more...
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Gangjee tied 10th after third round in Malaysian Open
March 6th, 2010 - 9:49 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, March 6 (IANS) Rahil Gangjee struck a purple patch with six birdies and an eagle in a span of 10 holes to finally come back with a six-under 66 despite ... Read more...
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Gangjee best Indian at ninth with a four-under 68
March 4th, 2010 - 10:03 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, March 4 (IANS) Three birdies in the first five holes saw Rahil Gangjee off to a flyer and he ended the day in four-under 68 to be placed tied ninth ... Read more...
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Terry tells Bellamy not to throw stones from a ` glass house’
March 1st, 2010 - 2:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar. 1 (ANI): Chelsea skipper John Terry has taken a crack at Manchester City's Carl Bellamy for his derisive comments about him."People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones," The Sun ... Read more...
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Groom rows 2,500 miles to wed!
February 15th, 2010 - 3:26 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 15 (ANI): A groom, who arrived a day late to tie the knot, was forgiven because he had reached the wedding venue after rowing across the Atlantic.Thirty-eight year old Neil ... Read more...
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Bellamy, Given ready to quit Man City over Sparky sacking
December 22nd, 2009 - 2:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec. 22 (ANI): Football stars Craig Bellamy and Shay Given are considering quitting Manchester City in protest over the shabby sacking of coach Mark `Sparky' Hughes.The pair have proved to be ... Read more...
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Moneyed Manchester City get ultimate test against Chelsea
December 3rd, 2009 - 8:55 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 3 (DPA) New money takes on newer and even more money this weekend as the Premier League's richest club, Manchester City, test themselves against leaders Chelsea, the club which ... Read more...
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Rooney nets hat-trick as Manchester Utd cut gap on leaders
November 29th, 2009 - 4:51 pm ICT by IANS
By Ben James
London, Nov 29 (DPA) Wayne Rooney scored a hat-trick as champions Manchester United won 4-1 at bottom side Portsmouth to move within two points of leaders Chelsea at the ... Read more...
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Ferguson wants Giggs to play for Man U for two more years
November 29th, 2009 - 2:19 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov. 29 (ANI): Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson wants Ryan Giggs to continue playing for his club for another two years. Fergie's backing for the Welshman came after he ... Read more...
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Shiv Kapur drops to tied sixth in Cambodia
November 21st, 2009 - 10:22 pm ICT by IANS
Siem Reap (Cambodia), Nov 21 (IANS) Shiv Kapur endured a frustrating day on the greens as he managed just one birdie while giving away three bogeys to end up with a 74 ... Read more...
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World snooker inaugurated at Hyderabad
November 14th, 2009 - 9:34 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Nov 14 (IANS) Andhra chief minister K. Rosaiah formally inaugurated the 35th IBSF world snooker tournament here Saturday at an hour-long function which was also attended by union Information and ... Read more...
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Liz Taylor still longs for late hubby Richard Burton
September 17th, 2009 - 5:48 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 17 (ANI): Elizabeth Taylor still pines for late hubby Richard Burton, and believes that they would have got married for the third time if the Welshman was still alive.Burton's ... Read more...
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Man City boss urges Terry to ‘reignite’ himself with move from Chelsea to his club
July 15th, 2009 - 12:50 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 15 (ANI): Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has urged star player John Terry to turn leave Chelsea and lead his club's revolution."We would like to think we could ... Read more...
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