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Boxing Champ Mary Kom Wishes to Narrate Life Story like 'Titanic’s Elderly Rose’ in Bhansali’s Film

Ace director of films like "Black" and "Saawariya", Sanjay Leela Bhansali recently announced that he is producing a film on the life of Olympic medalist and five-time World Boxing Champion MC Mary Kom.

Aug 31, 2012

Spanish Super Cup Postmortem: What Went Wrong with Barcelona?

Having won the three opening games convincingly, FC Barcelona was no doubt the favourite to win the Spanish Super Cup on Wednesday night, as a draw would insure them the title, but it looked like Real Madrid was distinct to lift the cup. Gonzalo Higuain and Cristiano Ronaldo scored a goal apiece to help Real Madrid win the Spanish Super Cup title, their first win in four years.

Aug 30, 2012

Arsenal Missing Link: Is Yohan Cabaye the Best Option to Fill the Vacuum?

The heat is on with English Premier League (EPL) transfer window set to close on August 31 and several teams trying to rope in their favourite players. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has also expressed his plan to rope in "special" players to strengthen his team, and he might be eyeing someone who could link the ball well. It seems Arsenal has pinned down on Yohan Cabaye to fill in for Alex Song.

Aug 29, 2012

Ten Possible EPL Transfers before August 31 Deadline

With the English Premier League new season having started and a few games been played, several clubs are frantically trying to sign their favourite players before the transfer window closes on Aug 31 to balance their teams.

Aug 29, 2012

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After 2012 Olympics, India Set for Paralympic Games in London: Full List of Athletes

India on Tuesday announced the contingent of the athletes, who would be participating in the 2012 Paralympic Games that will be held in London starting Aug 29 to Sept 9.

Aug 28, 2012

Arsenal Transfer Rumours: What Went Wrong with the Gunners?

Alex Song's transfer to Barcelona FC has also created a vacuum in the midfield. Arsenal may face midfield dilemma for a while, as England midfielder Jack Wilshere, who was not seen in action since last season following an ankle injury, is likely to return only in October.

Aug 28, 2012

Coal Scam: BJP Slams PM’s Stand On CAG Report, Sticks To Resignation Demands

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's addressing of the Comptroller Auditor General of India, or CAG, report on allocation of coal blocks has not gone down well with the main opposition party, BJP.

Aug 27, 2012

Indian Railway Sweeps Eight National Sports Awards

The Ministry of Railway swept eight National sport awards announced by the Government of India for the year 2012. These include Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2012, 6 Arjuna Awards and 1 Dhronacharya Award.

Aug 26, 2012

Chelsea Tops Premier League Table; Fernando Torres' Controversial Goal Nails the Win

Chelsea FC has topped the Premier League table, starting the season in style with two consecutive wins. Fernando Torres' controversial goal put the Blues ahead of Reading on Wednesday's match, which they won 4-2.

Aug 23, 2012

Sanjay Leela Bhansali to Make Film on Olympic Boxing Champ Mary Kom

Inspired by MC Mary Kom's victory at the London Olympics 2012, Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali has decided to make a film of her motivational journey to the Summer Games.

Aug 22, 2012

CAG’s Coalgate Bomb: Is PM Manmohan Ready to Face it?

Over the past one year the Comptroller Auditor General of India was extensively involved in auditing expenditures by the government for public developmental works, which had invariably shed negative light on the UPA government, besides robbing top notch ministers of their jobs in the Cabinet.

Aug 21, 2012

Yogeshwar, Vijay to Get Khel Ratna Award; Cricketer Yuvraj Gets Arjun

International wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt and shooter Vijay Kumar will be bestowed with India's highest sportsperson award, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, for their contribution towards the nation's sports fraternity.

Aug 19, 2012

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Chaos Breaks Out at Felicitation Function for Indian Olympic Achievers

Bedlam broke out Thursday during a felicitation function in New Delhi for the Indian achievers at the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Aug 17, 2012

Top 10 Controversies That Marred London Olympics 2012 [PHOTOS]

The just concluded London Olympics 2012 was no doubt a big success with over 20 world records being broken in various disciplines but it has its own share of controversies. Some won medals but some were left in tears. As the games came to an end, we bring you the top controversies that threatened to marr the Olympics.

Aug 14, 2012

NEC Announces ₹4 Million Cash Award for Mary Kom

North Eastern Council (NEC) on Monday announced ₹4 million cash award to MC Mary Kom for winning a bronze medal for the country at the just concluded London Olympics 2012.