Thursday, October 7, 2010

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Saina moves into semis of women singles badminton

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 07:06 AM PDT

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IBNS): Indian badminton ace Saina Nehwal cruised into the semi-finals of women’s singles badminton tournament at the Delhi Commonwealth Games (CWG) defeating her former doubles partner Anna Rice 21-16, 21-13 to book a place for herself in the top four. “Anna is a different player now. She must have put on a [...]


Mamata flags off first AC metro train

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 07:03 AM PDT

Kolkata, Oct 7 (IBNS) Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday flagged off the first air-conditioned (AC) train of Metro Railway in Kolkata. She also launched the Metro Services from Kavi Nazrul to Kavi Subhash Station in Kolkata and formally inaugurated the station at a function at Kavi Subhash Metro Rail Station. . With the Metro rail [...]


Sheila remarks ‘vulgar’, says NZ HC

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 06:59 AM PDT

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IBNS) New Zealand High Commissioner HE Rupert Holborow on Thursday said the racist remarks made against Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit by a Kiwi TV show is 'insensitive' and 'vulgar'. "The New Zealand High Commission has been made aware of comments made by a New Zealand broadcaster directed at the Delhi Chief [...]


Uninor celebrates Mahalaya with dhakis (picture)

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 06:53 AM PDT

Kolkata, Oct 7 (IBNS) Telecom service provider Uninor celebrated 'Mahalaya'-the prelude to Durga Puja- with 'dhakis' (drummers) across Kolkata, West Bengal's Siliguri and Asansol towns. A procession of Dhakis travelled around the cities, rolling the beats of the drums in select pandals and thoroughfares. Uninor Mahalaya Celebration: Beginning early at 5am in the morning, along with the chanting [...]


IAF team joins Himalayan car rally

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 06:33 AM PDT

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IBNS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) team of three reconfigured Gypsy vehicles -'Team Sky Hawkz'-roared-off from the precincts of 412 Air Force Station, here on Thursday, to participate in 'Raid-de-Himalaya' that begins from Shimla, on October 9. The rally is ranked amongst the toughest motor rallies in the world. The team was flagged [...]


Global luxury brands urged to have production bases in India

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 06:29 AM PDT

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) International luxury brands were Thursday urged to establish production bases in India for feeding international markets and not just consider this country a lucrative market for sales.”India was once upon a time looked upon as just a source of products. Gradually it has become a strong market. But I am [...]


Free haircuts for athletes at Games Village

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 06:13 AM PDT

New Delhi, Oct 7 ( IBNS) The beauty salon inside the Games Village has turned out to be the most popular spot for the athlets, both for men and women. As an extension of Indian hospitality, the athletes at the Games Village will get their haircut free, courtesy Shahnaz Herbals, the producer [...]


India wins gold in 10 metre air pistol, silver for Sodhi

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 06:12 AM PDT

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IBNS) India's Omkar Singh and Gurpreet Singh clinched the gold in the men's 10 metre air pistol pairs event, while world no.3 Ronjan Sodhi had to settle for the silver in the men's individual double trap at the Commonwealth Games here on Thursday. In the 10 metre air pistol event, England's Nick [...]


Omar’s remarks shameful, fumes BJP

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 05:46 AM PDT

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Taking strong exception to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s assertion that Kashmir had not merged with India but acceded with it , the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday said his statement was “shameful” and was meant to “hide his incompetence”. “Nobody has given him the right to [...]


CWG Wrestling: Geeta wins freestyle 55 kg gold

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 05:38 AM PDT

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Wrestler Geeta won the gold in the freestyle 55 kg category, defeating Australian Emily Bensted 11-0, at the Commonwealth Games here Thursday.It was India’s first gold in women’s wrestling, which is debuting at the Games. Nigerian Lovina Odohi Edward overcame Jayne Clason of Scotland 8-0 to win the bronze. Share


Mithun Chakraborty to endorse finance company

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 05:35 AM PDT

Kolkata, Oct 7 (IBNS): Actor Mithun Chakraborty was appointed brand ambassador of the West Bengal arm of credit loan company Manappuram General Finance and Leasing Ltd here on Wednesday night. Speaking on the occasion, actor Mithunsaid: “I feel honoured that they have choosen me to represent Bengal. Gold is a very valuable thing and it often [...]


CWG wrestling: Nirmala wins freestyle silver

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 05:23 AM PDT

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) India’s wrestler Nirmala Devi won the silver in the women’s freestyle 48 kg category at the Commonwealth Games here Thursday. She lost to Canadian Carol Huynh 3-7 in the final.The bronze went to Nigeria’s Odunayo Adekuroye, who overpowered South African grappler Brumilda Leeuw 14-0. Women’s wrestling debuted at Delhi Commonwealth Games. Share


CWG: Men archers finish second, get silver

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 05:17 AM PDT

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IBNS) India’s Ritul Chatterjee, Jignas Chittibomma and Chinna Raju Srither had to be contended with the silver as they lost to England in the final of the men’s compound team event of archery at the ongoing Commonwealth Games (CWG) here on Thursday. This was India’s 9th silver medal in this mega [...]


Omar’s statement: Ruckus in House; shutdown called

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 05:14 AM PDT

Srinagar, Oct 7 (IBNS): A political storm brewed in Jammu & Kashmir on Thursday over chief minister Omar Abdullah's statement in the state Assembly a day ago with the Opposition creating a ruckus in the House and calling for a Jammu shutdown on Friday. Opposition Jammu & Kashmir National Panthers Party (JKNPP) and Bharatiya Janata Party [...]


Anjana Anjani And Edhiran Both Tastes Success Even In Third Weekend

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 05:12 AM PDT

October 7, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Endhiran (Robot), the sci-fi melodrama vs. Anjaana Anjaani, the total rom- com, has both done great business in the first weekend, enabling the filmmakers of both the sleek flicks to go out with broad smiling faces all the way to the bank. Reports doing the rounds say that Endhiran or Robot, [...]


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