Archive for October, 2011

  • London 2012: IOA constitutes monitoring committee

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    New Delhi, Oct 31: In a far reaching move, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has decided to involve eminent sportspersons in preparations of the contingent for the 2012 London Games. Veteran sports administrator K P Singh Deo has been named as the convener of the high powered Olympic Games (2012) [...]

     
  • India’s F1 debut a grand success

    India’s F1 debut a grand success

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    New Delhi, Oct 31: After successful completion of the inaugural edition of the Indian Grand Prix, praises poured in from various quarters afterIndia marked its debut in the Formula one circuit. Initially, there were apprehensions, dogs on the track, a power-cut in the middle of a press conference and a [...]

     
  • Kvitova puts down another marker

    Kvitova puts down another marker

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    ISTANBUL, Oct 30: Petra Kvitova provided further proof that she is the rising force in women’s tennis by beating Victoria Azarenka 7-5 4-6 6-3 to win the WTA Championships today. The 21-year-old Czech, who shot to fame by winningWimbledonthis year, produced a display of power and skill to overpower the [...]

     
  • We’re definitely going in right direction under Clarke: Hussey

    We’re definitely going in right direction under Clarke: Hussey

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    Johannesburg, Oct 31: Middle-order batsman Michael Hussey has backed skipper Michael Clarke, sayingAustralia are headed in the right direction under Clarke’s leadership. “If you want to be part of this Australian team, you have got to go with the captain and we respect the way he wants to take the [...]

     
  • Team bosses tell Hamilton, Massa to bury the hatchet

    Team bosses tell Hamilton, Massa to bury the hatchet

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    Delhi, Oct 31: The collision brother of modern day Formula One racing, McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari’s Felipe Massa have been urged by their team bosses to settle scores in an amicable way before things turn nasty after their sixth collision of the season at the inaugural Indian GP. “They`re [...]

     
  • Media team’s inter-state visit helps boost ties among states: Mizo CM

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    AIZAWL, Oct 31: Mizoram Chief Minister Pu Lal Thanhawla has said that interstate visit of media team helps in cementing the existing ties among different states through exchange of ideas and information. He said this while interacting with a visiting 13-member media team from Arunachal Pradesh who called on him [...]

     
  • ‘Sangha Kando’ festival commences

    ‘Sangha Kando’ festival commences

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    From a correspondent JAIRAMPUR, Oct 31: With the hoisting of the World Buddhist Flag by venerable U Divakara Mahathera at Ko-Hon-Tai Dhamma Rajika Buddha Vihara, Kovin village, the most awaited two-day long religious festival ‘Sangha Kando’ organized by the Sango Kando Poi Celebration Committee was declared open amid the cheers of [...]

     
  • Importance of voluntary blood donation focused

    Importance of voluntary blood donation focused

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    ITANAGAR, Oct 31: To conclude the successful month long observance of National Voluntary Blood Donation Day, a valedictory function was organized at the conference hall of DHS, Naharlagun today. The main highlight of the function was conduction of voluntary blood donation camp with the contribution of voluntary donors from officials/staff [...]

     
  • More local news…

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    Call for exposure of talents BOMDILA, Oct 31: The state has no dearth of talent but what it lacks is the grooming, guidance and above all exposure at the right level, said local legislator-cum-Parliamentary Secretary for Sports & Youth Affairs R T Khunjuju. In a simple function held at Bomdila [...]

     
  • Odam Ering memorial football tourney begins

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    PASIGHAT, Oct 31: Tai Ahom Football Club (TAFC), Silapathar blanked Mirku Reloaded Football Club (MRFC), Pasighat 3-0 in the opening match of the 10th Odam Ering memorial football tournament which began at the general ground here today. The tournament is conducted annually in memory of Odam Ering, wife of the [...]

     
 
 

India A v West Indies A 119/3 *

Afghanistan v Kenya 71/8 *

Mumbai Indians v Perth Scorchers

Chennai Super Kings v Trinidad & Tobago