Katinka Hosszu and Florent Hassambay grabbed gold medals of the Women’s 100m Individual Medley (IM) and Men’s 100m butterfly respectively at the 2012 Indian Ocean Meet in St. Paul, Reunion. With her notable pace, she remained prominently ahead of her closest competitor and transpired on the finishing end for gold medal by producing an effort […]
Jan 12 2013 | Posted in
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A haunted house – Movie Review Paranormal Activity” fans will recall that the phenomenon-spawning fright flick opened a little more than three years ago — meaning that the time for parodies was ripest, oh, about two years and 11 months ago. Yet here comes Marlon Wayans’s new spoof, “A Haunted House,” blithely looking to ride […]
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A close victory over the home side in the opening One Day International (ODI) has proved that England can play good cricket in tough Indian conditions, according to skipper Alastair Cook. The Englishmen finally broke 13-match losing streak, and upset the home side in a never-wracking contest on Friday. The Poms enjoyed no luck on […]
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US President Barack Obama recognized the importance of Pakistan’s support for peace and stability in Afghanistan, seeing greater awareness in Islamabad on addressing extremism in the region. Speaking after long deliberations at the White House with visiting Afghan President Hamid Karzai on the way forward in Afghanistan and the region, Obama said curbing extremism […]
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Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Punjab President Mian Manzoor Ahmad Wattoo said on Friday that a caretaker government will not be formed on directions of Tehrik-i-Minhajul Quran (TMQ) chief Dr Tahirul Qadri even if he launches several ‘long marches’. Following a meeting here with PPP leaders, Wattoo advised Qadri not to become part of an […]
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Experienced catcher’s physical examination is pending with the Red Sox The Boston Red Sox management still wants to sign experienced catcher Mike Napoli. His physical examination is pending with the Red Sox however the deal worth $39 million still in place. Both sides are hopeful that they will come up with a mutual […]
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Worldwide sales of computers totaled 89.8 million units in the fourth quarter, representing a significant drop of 6.4% and their worst ever run in the past five years, as indicated by the consulting IDC. The sales will reportedly fall down deeper than expected, as earlier forecasts pointed to a fall of 4.4% in this market. […]
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India’s woeful run of losses continued after a struggling top-order failed to convert good starts even on a placid track as England drew first blood with a thrilling nine-run victory in the first cricket ODI. Chasing a stiff target of 326, India lacked the batting firepower and were restricted to a 316 for nine […]
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Pakistan has announced a 16-man squad for next month’s three Test away series against South Africa. The Greenshirts will open the tour with a side game from January 25 before playing three Tests, two Twenty20s and five one-dayers against South Africa on the tour. A separate squad for the limited over matches will be […]
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Pakistan has conveyed its concern to the Western diplomats and the UN Military Observers Group for India and Pakistan over repeated violation of Line of Control by Indian army, urging them to play their role in defusing the tension. Foreign Secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani at a news briefing after discussions with European diplomats in […]
Indian social activist Anna Hazare has called for a “tit-for-tat” reply and to wage a war against Pakistan for the brutal killing of two Indian soldiers by Pakistani troops in Kashmir, Indian media reported on Friday. “The way in which these jawans have been killed is unacceptable. It’s high time that we teach Pakistan […]
Emma Stone loves comedy beyond anything else Emma Stone has said comedy will always be her first love. The Amazing Spider-Man actress plays femme fatale Grace opposite Sean Penn and Ryan Gosling in the Prohibition era drama Gangster Squad. She said her alter-ego, Grace, differed to many of her previous characters – because she needs […]
Jan 11 2013 | Posted in
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