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Tendulkar in doubt for IPL as his toe injury may need surgery
Sachin Tendulkar`s participation in the entire fifth edition of the IPL is in doubt after the veteran batsman flew to London to consult a specialist regarding an old toe injury, which has resurfaced and may require surgery. “Yes, Sachin Tendulkar... (Continue reading)
India mulling partial boycott of London Olympics
Written on 1 Mar, 2012 at 7:17 in GAMES | viewed 0 views times | No Comments
In protest of London Olympics Organising Committee’s denial to withdraw Dow Chemicals’ partnership, India is considering boycotting the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2012 Games, according to media reports on Wednesday. Indian contingent is likely to take part only... (Continue reading)
UK snow chaos Some India bound flights cancelled
Written on 6 Feb, 2012 at 7:16 in WORLD | viewed 1 views times | No Comments
Some flights to Mumbai scheduled to depart from London’s Heathrow airport on Sunday night were among half of scheduled 1,300 flights cancelled as authorities grappled with the fallout of snow and icy conditions across transport links in Britain. Conditions of... (Continue reading)
Madhuri Dixit to make an entry into Madam Tussauds
Written on 5 Jan, 2012 at 7:27 in BOLLYWOOD, Entertainment, WORLD | viewed 6 views times | No Comments
When Big B and King Khan have made an entry, how can the dhak dhak girl be left behind. Madhuri Dixit will be joining a bevy of stars at London’s Madam Tussauds where the actress will have her waxed replica... (Continue reading)
London s St Paul s close for first time since WWII
Written on 22 Oct, 2011 at 8:33 in WORLD | viewed 1 views times | No Comments
London’s landmark St Paul’s Cathedral closed its doors on Friday because of hazards posed by hundreds of protesters encamped in front of it in a demonstration inspired by the Occupy Wall Street movement. St Paul’s Cathedral has shut its doors... (Continue reading)
Zaheer Sachin Dravid running for ICC Awards
Sachin Tendulkar, Zaheer Khan and Rahul Dravid have been nominated for the prestigious Cricketer of the Year Award, to be presented at the annual ICC Awards which will be held in London on September 12. Zaheer has also been nominated... (Continue reading)
Riots spread beyond London on third night of violence
Written on 10 Aug, 2011 at 6:59 in WORLD | viewed 23 views times | No Comments
Rioting and looting spread across and beyond London on Monday as hooded youths set fire to cars and buildings, smashed shop windows and hurled bottles and stones at police in a third night of violence in Britain’s worst unrest in... (Continue reading)
London begins counting days for 2012 Olympics
The one-year countdown to the 2012 Olympics gets under way here Wednesday with London preparing to showcase itself on a day of festivities to mark the final sprint to the sporting extravaganza. British diver Tom Daley is to plunge into... (Continue reading)
MF Husain passes away in London
Written on 10 Jun, 2011 at 6:40 in INDIA | viewed 79 views times | No Comments
MF Husain, India’s best known contemporary painter, has died in London. India should grieve for two reasons. At 95, he was active and had lots of painting left in him. And he died in exile, unhappy with the way his... (Continue reading)
New al-Qaeda leader al-Adel vows attack on London to avenge Osama s death
Written on 23 May, 2011 at 6:59 in WORLD | viewed 11 views times | No Comments
Al-Qaeda’s new leader Saif al-Adel has vowed to launch attacks on London to avenge Osama bin Laden’s killing by US Special Forces in his Abbottabad compound in Pakistan. The Sun quoted Taliban chiefs as saying that 51-year-old al-Adel is determined... (Continue reading)