Category: Sport
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Cricketers’ wives at IPL 7 post selfies
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The wives of cricketers participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL 7) tournament currently being played in Sharjah have been busy posting selfies on Twitter. The photos have gone viral and have been widely circulated in various media. Seen here are the wives of star cricketers Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Balaji,…
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Prince George gets his first bike in NZ
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Prince George will take his first bike home from New Zealand – an Avanti Lil Ripper 12†bike with a bespoke design. The Avanti Lil Ripper was gifted to the Duke of Cambridge by Avanti New Zealand founder John Struthers at the official opening of the Avantidrome – an indoor…
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Football betting ban likely
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Football betting will soon be history, if Football Association (FA) has its way. After Newcastle United’s Dan Gosling admitting to FA betting charge, the association is considering a football betting ban on staff and players. FA chairman Greg Dyke told BBC no final decision has been made, but it [a…
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Indian students in US launch website on Lok Sabha elections
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The ‘FiveFortyFive.com’ is a “single-subject website” focusing on the Indian general elections founded by six Columbia journalism school students.
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Indian athletes suffer over politics
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 Winter Olympics games are about to begin without an official entry from the second-most populated country in the world. India is not participating in the games, and there will be no team walking out with the Indian national flag at Sochi in Russia – for the first time since India…
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Coke Super Bowl ad upsets many
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Soft drink giant Coca Cola’s multi-million dollar campaign at the Super Bowl drew extensive criticism for its multicultural message. The one-minute video, a multilingual rendition of “America Is Beautiful” in Spanish, Arabic and English showcased cultural and racial diversity of the United States. The commercial exposed cultural intolerance of many…
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Game On: What world is playing in 2014
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Suddenly, it seems, it’s possible to have a conversation with your grandmother about what her favourite online games are. Ten years ago such a dialogue would have been unthinkable, but now smartphones have spread into every section of society. Tech Affordable touchscreen technology, the spread of connectivity via Wi-Fi, and…
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Modelling bug bites Shikhar Dhawan
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While most Indian cricket fans remember Shikhar Dhawan for his 248-run knock in Pretoria as he guided India A to a 39-run victory over South Africa A earlier this year, there’s another reason the 27-year old batsman is going to give his fans to remember. With his unkempt, devil-may-care-attitude, Shikhar…
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Akshay Kumar calls for support for sports
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Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is appealing for support for sporting talent in the country. And he is not referring to cricket. “I want something else to come out of this country,” says Akshay Kumar. “I just want it to happen.” Akshay wants to lead by example. His support for martial…
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London, Auckland top sports cities
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The international focus, adrenalin rush and chance for Aucklanders to see top international athletes in the Fast5 Netball series this weekend is being described by the city mayor as a great example of why Auckland has been named the number two Sports City in the world. Auckland has taken the…
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Indian sportsmen succeeded despite racism – book
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While there have been a few New Zealand cricketers of Indian origin, including the current Black Cap Tarun Nathula, it’s not an easy ride in the sporting field for minorities, suggests a historian in a new book. The courage of Kiwi Indian pioneers in forming sporting clubs against the odds…
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Appeal to support rising sporting hero
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Ayush is a shy 17-year old; but he is not shy of dreaming big. He’s won a number of national and international competitions in the last two years, which has given him enough confidence to aim for the sky – to represent New Zealand at the 2016 Paralympics in Brazil.…
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IPL attracts 14m online views
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The Indian Premier League (IPL) website recorded 13.7 million views, as against 8.8 million views last year in the first week of the tournament, including the opening ceremony. New Delhi and Bangalore lead the viewership with 14% each, with Mumbai coming in a close second at 13%. This leap reflects…
