PM condoles passing away of Dara Singh
July 12th, 2012 - 3:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday expressed deep grief over the passing away of wrestler-actor Dara Singh and said he had been an inspiration and ... Read more...
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Dara Singh’s funeral scheduled for late noon
July 12th, 2012 - 2:40 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 12 (IANS) Wrestler-actor Dara Singh died here early Thursday morning. His last rites will be conducted around 3 p.m. at a cemetery in Juhu.The former wrestling ... Read more...
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WWE Smackdown: Mark Henry vs Sheamus
August 27th, 2011 - 5:12 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Aug 27 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Many thought the Irishman insane when Sheamus volunteered to tangle up with the very angry World's Strongest Man, Mark Henry. Last night on 'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' the ... Read more...
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Randy Savage’s cause of death still unknown even after autopsy
May 23rd, 2011 - 9:24 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, May 23 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Doctors have completed the autopsy on the body of former wrestling great Randy Savage. The doctors did not find the cause of death so further autopsies ... Read more...
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Hulk Hogan posts gory surgery snaps on Twitter
December 28th, 2010 - 4:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 28 (ANI): American wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, who recently went for a surgery, has given a glimpse of his condition online.He has posted gory snapshots of his post-back surgery ... Read more...
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India’s best-ever medal tally at the Asian Games
November 27th, 2010 - 8:56 pm ICT by IANS
Guangzhou, Nov 27 (IANS) India came up with their best ever medal tally in any Asian Games at the Guangzhou games which ended here Saturday.
India's 14 gold medals are one less ... Read more...
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Tickets for major events sold out, now rush for leftovers
October 9th, 2010 - 7:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) With no Commonwealth Games ticket available for the finals of popular sports like tennis, badminton and hockey, the spectators are making a dive for tickets for ... Read more...
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CWG Schedule, Day 3
October 6th, 2010 - 1:44 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Following is the schedule of the Commonwealth Games Wednesday.Twenty seven medals including two in para sport will be decided Wednesday, the third day of the competition-- Athletics ... Read more...
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Hulk Hogan is out of the hospital, to marry his fiancee soon
September 11th, 2010 - 12:58 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Sep 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Hulk Hogan has checked out from the Florida hospital he was admitted to on Monday. The former wrestling star was rushed to the hospital after he ... Read more...
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Hulk Hogan’s wife Linda to pen tell-all book
January 27th, 2010 - 5:39 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 27 (ANI): Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan's wife Linda Bollea is set to pen a tell-all detailing her life and traumas she has gone through.Bollea is currently in the process ... Read more...
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Jon Fitch Pulls Out A Victory Against Mike Pierce At UFC 107
December 13th, 2009 - 8:01 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Dec 13, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Jon Fitch utilized his wrestling to the fullest extent to edge past his rival Mike Pierce at the UFC 107 welterweight battle. Jon Fitch, the winner ... Read more...
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Gill satisfied with work at Indira Gandhi stadium
December 7th, 2009 - 9:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Sports Minister M.S. Gill Monday visited the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium Complex and voiced confidence that it would be ready in time for the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth ... Read more...
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Hulk Hogan wanted to be Metallica’s bass player
November 3rd, 2009 - 3:27 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 3 (ANI): Former wrestling star Hulk Hogan says he could have easily left the ring to join Metallica as a bass player.Hogan, 56, (real name Terry Bollea) played bass ... Read more...
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Rihanna accused of stealing “barbed wire” album cover from ECW wrestler
October 23rd, 2009 - 2:17 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 23 (ANI): Wrestling legend Paul Heyman has slammed Rihanna for copying his idea of being wrapped up in barbed wire for her latest track Russian Roulette.Heyman has posted pics ... Read more...
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India finish with 14 medals in junior Asian wrestling
July 12th, 2009 - 8:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) The Indian team bagged a gold and a silver medal on the concluding day of the junior Asian Wrestling Championships at Manila, the Philippines, to finish with ... Read more...
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Martial art gaining popularity in Meghalaya
July 1st, 2009 - 7:43 pm ICT by ANI
Shillong (Meghalaya), July 1 (ANI): 'Wushu' a form of martial art, in which the players not only fight like any other martial art but also indulge in wrestling, is gaining immense popularity ... Read more...
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Wrestler from criminal gang arrested for murders
June 21st, 2009 - 7:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) An interstate wrestling champion, who allegedly worked as a sharpshooter for the notorious Krishan Pehlwan gang, was arrested here Sunday for his alleged involvement in a number ... Read more...
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Tainted wrestler stripped of Arjuna Award
June 18th, 2009 - 8:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Wrestler Jagdish Singh, who was arrested with banned drugs, Thursday was stripped of his Arjuna Award the government conferred on him in 1998.
Jagdish, a ... Read more...
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Kim Kardashian shows off boyfriends hands on her blog
January 9th, 2009 - 4:39 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 9 (ANI): American socialite Kim Kardashian is so proud of her footie boyfriend Reggie Bushs physical attributes that she decided to share it with others through her blog.But strangely ... Read more...
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Two golds, beach volleyball win over Russia delight Georgia(Olympic Round-up)
August 13th, 2008 - 11:44 pm ICT by IANS
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Beijing, Aug 13 (DPA) Two gold medals and an emotional beach volleyball win over Russian opponents Wednesday at the Beijing Olympics came at the right time to give Georgia some joy in ... Read more...
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Hulk Hogans daughter Brooke to pose nude for Playboy?
July 23rd, 2008 - 4:27 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 23 (ANI): Wrestling legend Hulk Hogans daughter Brooke may soon be baring all for mens mag Playboy.Brooke, who is presently starring in her own reality show Brooke Knows Best, ... Read more...
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Vince McMahon Million Dollar Mania
June 24th, 2008 - 7:46 pm ICT by Amrit Rashmisrisethi
Vince Kennedy McMahon known by his ring name Vince McMahon or Mr. McMahon, an American professional wrestling promoter and producer, also the Chairman of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). McMahon mainly appears ... Read more...
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Winehouse was a die-hard American wrestling fan
November 27th, 2007 - 4:11 pm ICT by admin
London, Nov 27 (ANI): British singer Amy Winehouse was an American wrestling fanatic.The 24-year-old was a massive WWE fan addicted to flagship shows SmackDown and Raw.Her favourite fighters were Rob ... Read more...
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