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PM Modi releases FIFA World Cup postage stamps

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released commemorative postage stamps on FIFA World Cup 2014 that kick started in Brazil on the night of June 12, 2014. PM urged the Department of...

June 12, 2014

Mudgal Panel: Sourav Ganguly joins Mudgal Panel probing IPL spot-fixing & betting scandal

Sourav Ganguly, former India cricket team skipper, has been inducted into the Supreme Court appointed Mudgal Panel that has been set up to investigate the IPL spot-fixing and...

June 10, 2014

Tennis French Open: Rafael Nadal clinches men’s title

Spaniard Rafael Nadal maintained his dominance in the French Open as he defeated Serbian Novak Djokovic in the final match. French Open 2014 is Nadal’s 14th career Grand...

June 9, 2014

Tennis French Open: Maria Sharapova wins women’s title

Maria Sharapova won French Open women’s title after defeating Simona Halep in the final. It was Sharapova’s second French Open title victory. She has now won five Grand...

June 9, 2014

Sushil Kumar, Yogeshwar Dutt clinch medals in Italy

Well-known Indian wrestling players Yogeshwar Dutt and Sushil Kumar put up an impressive performance on debut in new weight categories by clinching a gold and silver medal respectively...

June 2, 2014

KKR wins IPL 7 trophy

Sharukh Khan’s Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) chased down a huge 200-run target to beat Preity Zinta’s Kings XI Punjab in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL)...

June 1, 2014

FIFA World Cup ball Brazuca has in-built cameras

In a latest development showing how much the technology has mingled with sports, Brazuca– the balls to be used in the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Brazil- has...

May 31, 2014

‘Father of Malaysian Hockey’ Sultan Azlan Shah passed away

Hockey pioneer and ‘Father of Malaysian Hockey’, Sultan Azlan Shah(86) passed away. He was known for his stupendous contribution to the sport for over 41 years – both...

May 28, 2014

Sachin Tendulkar chosen as Goodwill Ambassador of the 35th National Games

Kerala Government has announced cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar as the Goodwill Ambassador for the 35th edition of National Games, slated to be held across seven cities in Kerala...

May 27, 2014

Badminton: Japan beat Malaysia to win its first Thomas Cup

Japan clinched its first Thomas Cup defeating Malaysia in the final match held at Siri Fort Sports Complex in New Delhi. Japan defied all the odds and pre-tournament...

May 26, 2014

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