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Everything you need to know about Double Chowki: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Did Justin Theroux have bachelor party at NYC?

May 20, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Washington, May 20 (ANI): Justin Theroux is rumoured to have had celebrated his bachelor party in New York City.

Ancelotti warns 'Chelsea-bound' Mourinho to beware of 'sack'

May 18, 2013 at 3:50 PM

London, May 18 (ANI): Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has been warned by Paris Saint Germain boss Carlo Ancelotti that he may also be sacked by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich if he returns to the club.

Gangster dramas lucky for me: Kangna Ranaut

May 15, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Himachal girl Kangna Ranaut entered filmdom with hit crime-romance "Gangster - A Love story" and the actress, whose latest release "Shootout At Wadala" also did well, feels gangster thrillers are lucky for her.

Fergie wanted PSG's Ancelotti instead of Moyes to succeed him at Man U

May 15, 2013 at 10:06 AM

London, May 15 (ANI): In a surprise revelation, retiring Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson may have reportedly approached Paris Saint Germain manager Carlo Ancelotti instead of outgoing Everton boss David Moyes to succeed him at Old Trafford.

For Bollywood celebrities, mum's the world!

May 12, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) If filmmakers don't miss an opportunity to show importance of women in movies like "Shakti", "Taare Zameen Par", "Paa" and "English Vinglish", in real life too the celebrities make their moms feel special, specially on Mother's Day.

Johnnie Walker makes Double Black permanent member of whisky line

May 11, 2013 at 12:30 PM

New York, May 11 (ANI): Johnnie Walker has added the robust, harder-to-find Double Black to its whisky family.

Javed Jaffrey to turn director

May 7, 2013 at 7:44 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Dancer-actor Javed Jaffrey, who tasted success as a producer with "Inshallah, Kashmir", says he now plans to direct a film and that it will happen soon.

Double crown for Somani, Desai

May 3, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Pune, May 3 (IANS) Parikshit Somani (Assam) and Zeel Desai (Gujarat) won a double apiece in the boys and girls sections, respectively, in the Om Dalvi Memorial ATF Asian Under-14 Series tennis tournament 2013, here Friday.

'Taxpayer should be seen as an important partner in generating revenue': Mukherjee

April 29, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 29 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said the taxpayer should be seen as an important partner in generating revenue for all our national endeavours.

Two killed in Agra blast

April 25, 2013 at 10:44 PM

Agra, April 25 (IANS) Two people were killed and another was injured Thursday in a mortar blast in a scrap godown here, police said.

Rail connectivity between India, Bangladesh to boost trade

April 22, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Siliguri (West Bengal), April 22 (ANI): Railway connectivity between India and Bangladesh would enhance cross-border trade and strengthen the bilateral relations between the two nations, industrialist Anand Mittal has said.

Allardyce says current Man U squad good as Fergie's 'vintage' teams

April 17, 2013 at 4:04 PM

London, Apr 17 (ANI): West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce has said that the current Manchester United squad is as good as any other squad which boss Sir Alex Ferguson had built over the past 26 years.

India, Malta have greater business potential: Preneet Kaur

April 11, 2013 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) India and Malta could expand business ties, especially in information and communications technology, pharmaceuticals, finance and research and development, Minister of State for External Affairs Preneet Kaur said Thursday.

Things men should never ask a woman

April 9, 2013 at 3:01 PM

Washington, Apr. 9 (ANI): An author has come up with a list of 10 top dating tips to guide men on what they should never say to women.

Double podium for Mahindra's Locatelli

April 8, 2013 at 5:41 PM

Mugello (Italy), April 8 (IANS) Mahindra Racing team's Andrea Locatelli delivered two podium finishes by winning the first race and coming third in the next in the second round of the CIV Moto3 series here over the weekend.

Double subordinate courts to deal with load: Kabir

April 7, 2013 at 9:41 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir Sunday urged chief ministers to double or at least increase the number of judicial officers in subordinate judiciary, with matching support staff and infrastructure, to deal with the increase in the number of cases.

Double subordinate courts to deal with load: Kabir

April 7, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir Sunday urged chief ministers to double or at least increase the number of judicial officers in subordinate judiciary, with matching support staff, to deal with the increase in the number of cases.

Unconscious armyman with gouged eyes rescued near Jammu

April 3, 2013 at 9:08 PM

Jammu, April 3 (IANS) An unconscious armyman, with both his eyes gouged, was Wednesday rescued by residents near Jammu and shifted to hospital, said police.

Old classics are national heritage, should be restored: Farooque Sheikh (Interview)

April 1, 2013 at 12:26 PM

Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Restoring classics is like "restoring heritage", says seasoned actor Farooque Shiekh, who rues that many good films perished but is happy over steps being taken to save other masterpieces like his "Chashme Buddoor".

Robin van Persie wants to win double in first Man-U season

April 1, 2013 at 11:22 AM

London, Apr. 1 (ANI): Robin Van Persie has set his sights on marking his brilliant first season at Manchester United by winning the Double.

Ping-pong helped Giggs' evolution into football's 'evergreen' player

March 31, 2013 at 4:18 PM

London, Mar 31 (ANI): Table tennis was a key to the Manchester United's evergreen star Ryan Giggs' evolution in his amazing 40th year, according to club's former strength and conditioning coach, Mick Clegg.

Ashley Judd not running for US Senate seat in 2014

March 28, 2013 at 1:14 PM

Washington, Mar. 28 (ANI): Actress Ashley Judd will not be running for U.S. Senate in Kentucky against Republican Leader Mitch McConnell.

Double strikes by Ishant leave Australia at 94/2 (Lunch Report)

March 22, 2013 at 12:01 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Double strikes by Indian pacer Ishant Sharma left Australia at 94 for two at lunch on day one of the inconsequential fourth Test at the Feroz Shah Kotla here Friday.

Mauritius seeks IT investments from India

March 21, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Kolkata, March 21 (IANS) Mauritius Thursday sought investments from Indian information technology (IT) companies, promising them special benefits.

Indian President's visit will strenthen ties with Bangladesh- Mirza Mohammed Azizul Islam

March 19, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Dhaka, Mar 19 (ANI): Bangladeshi academician, Mirza Mohammed Azizul Islam hailed the recent visit of Indian President, Pranab Mukherjee, adding that it would strengthen the relations between the two nations.

Ang Lee to make TV debut

March 16, 2013 at 3:18 AM

Los Angeles, March 16 (IANS) Double Oscar-winning director Ang Lee has signed up his debut TV directorial. He will helm the pilot episode of a new series titled "Tyrant".

President Mukherjee invites Mauritius PM to visit India

March 12, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Port Louis, Mar 12 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday invited Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam to visit India on mutually convenient dates, which could be decided through diplomatic channels.

Double centurion Pujara backs Oz decision to drop 'ineffectual' Lyon from Hyderabad Test

March 5, 2013 at 10:51 AM

Sydney, Mar 5 (ANI): Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara has said that he believed that Australian selectors had taken the right decision to drop off-spinner Nathan Lyon from the Hyderabad Test, adding that he felt comfortable batting against him.

Government assures foreign investors on tax residency certificate

March 1, 2013 at 3:39 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) Just a day after presenting the national budget, the government Friday sought to assure overseas investors that their fear of losing benefits over the Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) will be addressed during discussion on the Finance Bill in parliament.

Duchess Kate compared to 'shop window mannequin'

February 19, 2013 at 11:21 AM

London, Feb 19 (ANI): Double Booker Prize-winner Hilary Mantel has delivered a withering assessment of Kate, dismissing the Duchess of Cambridge as a personality-free "shop window mannequin," whose sole purpose is to deliver an heir to the throne.

Rathore, Sodhi to spearhead Indian challenge

February 12, 2013 at 8:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and Ronjan Sodhi will be spearheading the Indian challenge at the shot-gun World Cups in Mexico and United Arab Emirates (UAE) in March and April.

Khurshid meets Argentinian president

February 8, 2013 at 9:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid, who is on two-nation tour to South America, had a one-on-one meeting with Argentinian President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner during the second leg of his visit.

Mo Farah reveals shopping nightmare

February 5, 2013 at 3:10 PM

London, Feb 5 (ANI): Double Olympic Gold champion Mo Farah has revealed that he gets his wife, Tania, to buy clothes for him because he can't get away from his popularity with the public.

'Double champion' Alonso says 20-race F1 season too long

January 31, 2013 at 4:46 PM

London, Jan 31(ANI): Ferrari ace Fernando Alonso has claimed twenty Grand Prix races in one season is too much and he would prefer more off-season time for rest, recuperation and testing

India to deepen ties with Latin America with Khurshid visit

January 30, 2013 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) India is set to deepen its ties with Latin America, where China has a marked presence, with External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid to visit Argentina, Colombia and Chile on a 10-day visit.

Cosmetics firm unveils new Archie Comics inspired collection

January 30, 2013 at 3:10 PM

London, Jan. 30 (ANI): MAC cosmetics, which has collaborated with everyone from singer Beth Ditto to artist Cindy Sherman, has now teamed up with the beloved Archie Comics for its newest limited-edition collection.

Michelle, Sasha and Malia Obama turn heads at Inauguration

January 22, 2013 at 2:48 PM

Washington, January 22 (ANI): While President Barack Obama was sworn in for his second term in office, it was the women in his life Michelle, Sasha and Malia, who draws the attention of the many Inauguration watchers by sporting colorful coats.

Raid on Goa flea market

January 10, 2013 at 8:09 PM

Panaji, Jan 10 (IANS) In a raid at the popular Anjuna beach flea market in Goa, Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) officials Thursday seized hundreds of imported cigarettes being sold without the statutory warnings.

'Fiscal cliff' tops list of words to be banished from Queen's English

January 1, 2013 at 4:29 PM

Washington, January 1 (ANI): 'Fiscal cliff,' 'spoiler alert,' and 'boneless wings' are among some of the words included in a list of overused terms and phrases that is compiled annually by Lake Superior State University.

Olympic champion Farah reveals getting grilled by US officials as 'terror suspect'

December 30, 2012 at 1:17 PM

London, Dec 30(ANI): Double Olympic gold medallist Mo Farah has revealed how he was interrogated by U.S. border officials at the airport on suspicion of being a terrorist just because of his Somalian origin.

Facebook 'paid just 2.9m pounds in tax on profits of 800m pounds' made outside US: Report

December 24, 2012 at 11:49 AM

London, Dec 24 (ANI): Now, Facebook has come under fire for its tax affairs in the UK after it emerged that the social networking giant paid just 2.9 million pounds in tax on profits of over 800 million pounds.

Double income tax limit for peak rate to Rs.20 lakh: FICCI

December 23, 2012 at 4:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) The government should double the income tax limit for peak rate of 30 percent to Rs.20 lakh from the existing Rs.10 lakh, in order to provide more disposable income in the hands of common people for consumption spending, suggests industry chamber FICCI.

Respect women, says Javed Akhtar (Movie Snippets)

December 23, 2012 at 3:01 PM

Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) The gang-rape of a 23-year-old in the capital has shocked the entire nation. Writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar feels such incidents can be avoided only when society starts respecting women.

Former hockey greats mourn Leslie Claudius's demise

December 20, 2012 at 7:25 PM

Kolkata, Dec 20 (IANS) Saluting Leslie Claudius's genius, Indian hockey greats Thursday mourned the demise of "one of the greatest players the game has ever seen".

Spirit to just make a film no longer exists: Arshad

December 12, 2012 at 3:44 PM

Mumbai, Dec 12 (IANS) While there have been a lot of positives in the Indian film industry in the last 100 years, the spirit to just make a film is lost in the race to make money, feels actor Arshad Warsi.

Google avoids tax on 10bn pounds in UK after doubling money put into 'shell firm' in Bermuda: Report

December 11, 2012 at 3:04 PM

London, Dec 11 (ANI): Internet search giant Google avoided to pay tax in the UK on 10 billion pounds revenue last year by doubling the amount of money put into a shell company in Bermuda, it has emerged.

'David Cameron and Boris Johnson' in Gangnam-style dance-off spoof

December 8, 2012 at 5:48 PM

London, Dec. 8 (ANI): British conservative party rivals PM David Cameron and Boris Johnson's lookalikes have shown their party moves - in a Gangnam Style dance-off.

Rich, lonely woman leaves $12.5m estate to neighbour after death

November 28, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Melbourne, Nov 28 (ANI): A rich but lonely old lady in Sydney has left her entire estate, worth 12.5 million dollars to her neighbour, who bought her bread and milk and helped her manage her daily chores.

Bright supernovae most likely caused by interaction between pair of white dwarfs

November 20, 2012 at 11:14 AM

Washington, November 20 (ANI): Using a unique new instrument on the world's largest optical telescope, astronomers have pinned down the likely origins of especially bright supernovae that they use as easy-to-spot "mile markers" to measure the expansion and acceleration of the universe.

For Shahana, Milind 'most adorable' (Movie Snippet)

November 4, 2012 at 7:27 PM

Mumbai, Nov 4 (IANS) Model-tuned-actor Milind Soman turns 47 Sunday and his actress girlfriend Shahana Goswami calls him the loveliest person who inspires her.

India, South Korea discuss possibility of revising DTAC

November 3, 2012 at 6:39 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 3 (ANI): India and South Korea discussed a wide range of issues ranging from macro-economic trends and outlook, fiscal cooperation and revision of the Double taxation avoidance convention (DTAC) during the meeting between Finance Minister P. Chidambaram and his counterpart Jaewan Bahk in Seoul.

Ashish Chowdhry ready to face camera again

November 1, 2012 at 1:08 PM

Mumbai, Nov 1 (IANS) Last seen in 2011 film "Double Dhamaal", Ashish Chowdhry is now itching to be back on the screen once again. He says whether it is TV or film, he will finalise a project soon.

I'm too impatient to coach: Isinbayeva

October 29, 2012 at 8:44 PM

Moscow, Oct 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Yelena Isinbayeva may hold the world record in the pole vault, but she is not patient or selfless enough to coach, she said Monday.

Vettel wary despite dominating qualifying

October 27, 2012 at 6:15 PM

Greater Noida, Oct 27 (IANS) Double World champion Sebastian Vettel said Saturday that he was wary of the challenge the McLaren and Ferrari posed on race-day despite dominating the practice and the qualifying sessions at the Indian Grand Prix.

'Cavemen' of Kishtwar seek a change

October 23, 2012 at 1:11 PM

Kishtwar, Oct.23 (ANI): It is difficult to believe that in this modern age, a substantial population residing in some parts of Jammu and Kashmir still have their dwellings in natural caves and rock cut shelters in wooded mountains and are surviving in the worst possible conditions.

'Double points-finish will be a good result at Indian GP'

October 22, 2012 at 6:23 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Sahara Force India drivers Paul di Resta and Nico Hulkenberg say the team's focus at its home race over the weekend will be to get both cars in points and possibly a podium finish.

Rahul, Kunal hit double tons in CK Nayudu trophy

October 21, 2012 at 6:54 PM

Bangalore, Oct 21 (IANS) Double centuries by K.L. Rahul (213, 317b, 24x4, 6x6) and Kunal Kapoor (202 not out, 252b, 24x4, 1x6) highlighted Karnataka's first innings score of 488 for three declared against Gujarat on the third day of the Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy Elite A match, here Sunday.

Sania-Nuria lose in Moscow

October 18, 2012 at 6:54 PM

Moscow, Oct 18 (IANS) Indo-Spanish pair of Sania Mirza and Nuria Llagostera lost out to Americans Raquel Kops-Jones and Abigail Spears in the women's doubles quarter-finals of the Kremlin Cup here Thursday.

LiLo drops assault charges against ex congressional aide

October 9, 2012 at 4:28 PM

New York, Oct 9 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan has dropped the charges she levelled against a former congressional aide, whom she had accused of assaulting her at her Manhattan hotel room.

Double-meaning dialogues? No way, says Johnny Lever

October 9, 2012 at 2:44 PM

Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Johnny Lever, one of the most sought after comedian in the 1990s, does not accept the current trend of double-meaning dialogues.

'Double unicycle' is ultimate future urban transport!

October 8, 2012 at 7:15 PM

London, Oct 8 (IANS) A US designer has come up with a new concept that could soon see "double unicycles" in cities around the world, the Daily Mail reported Monday.

1 killed, 11 others injured in blast in SW Pakistan

October 8, 2012 at 4:19 PM

Islamabad, Oct. 8 (Xinhua-ANI): At least one was killed and 11 others including three cops were injured when a roadside planted bomb hit Pakistan's southwest city of Quetta on Monday, sources in Quetta told Xinhua.

John Lennon would have been strong and healthy today, says Yoko Ono

October 6, 2012 at 4:14 PM

New York, October 6 (ANI): Yoko Ono, who was married to John Lennon for 11 years, has opened about what she thinks the late singer would have been like at the age of 72 had he been alive.

World's 10 most expensive burgers revealed

October 6, 2012 at 11:34 AM

London, Oct 6 (ANI): The 10 most expensive burgers in the world come with an astronomical price tag to match.

Double 'dhamaal' for Juhi Chawla this Diwali

October 4, 2012 at 7:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Actress Juhi Chawla is in for double celebrations this Diwali Nov 13. The special occasion will not only witness the release of her new film "Son of Sardaar" (SOS), it also happens to be her birthday.

Double 'dhamaal' for Juhi Chawla this Diwali

October 4, 2012 at 7:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Actress Juhi Chawla is in for double celebrations this Diwali. The day will not only witness the release of her new film "Son of Sardaar" (SOS), it also happens to be her birthday.

Mo Farah eyeing distance-running dominance till Rio de Janeiro Olympics

October 2, 2012 at 4:58 PM

London, Oct 2(ANI): Double Olympic champion Mo Farah has said he intends to keep up his dominance in distance running through to the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016.

Bad spelling in post-date texts can ruin your potential relationship

September 26, 2012 at 11:39 AM

London, September 26 (ANI): British singles spend an average of fourteen and a half minutes writing that first post-date text, a new survey has been revealed.

Double podium for Engineer in Formula Renault 2.0

September 24, 2012 at 11:47 AM

Zandvoort (The Netherlands), Sep 24 (IANS) Mumbai-born racing driver Shahaan Engineer capped off a tremendous breakthrough weekend in the Formula Renault 2.0 Northern European Cup (NEC) here with his second podium finish in as many races and second of his rookie season.

'Adorable' dog 'shoots' master during hunt leading to amputation!

September 18, 2012 at 9:57 PM

London, Sept 18 (ANI): A dog accidentally shot his master in the hand by catching the trigger of the shotgun during a hunt in the Dordogne, south-western France.

Olympic champion gymnast Kanaeva: I won't quit yet

September 13, 2012 at 7:46 PM

Moscow, Sep 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Double Olympic champion rhythmic gymnast Evgenia Kanaeva has not retired and is just taking time off after the London Games, she said Thursday.

Prince Harry's ladylove is 'Bondi babe'

September 8, 2012 at 12:55 PM

Sydney, September 8 (ANI): Cressida Bonas, who is better known as Prince Harry's latest girlfriend, was the toast of Sydney's party set just a few months before she made international headlines, it has been revealed.

'Absconding' Cameroonian Olympic boxers spotted training at South London gym

September 1, 2012 at 4:57 PM

London, Sep 1(ANI): The entire Cameroonian boxing team, which had gone AWOL since losing their matches at the Games, has been spotted taking part in a sparring session at a gym in South London.

Inter-Institutional TT: Double delight for Ghosh, Ghatak

August 27, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Kolkata, Aug 27 (IANS) Teenager Soumyajit Ghosh and veteran Poulomi Ghatak captured the singles and doubles crowns at the 42nd All-India Inter-Institutional Table Tennis Championships here Monday.

Delhi-Jaipur double-decker train starts from today

August 24, 2012 at 9:12 PM

Railway minister Mukul Roy and Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit flag off a double-decker, air-conditioned train from Delhi to Jaipur on Friday.

Travel to Jaipur in double-decker train

August 24, 2012 at 8:08 PM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Now travelling to Jaipur will be easier, with the Indian Railways Friday starting its second double-decker air conditioned train from Delhi to the Rajasthan capital.

Now, iPad robot that allows 'virtual you' to become 'armchair travelogue'

August 21, 2012 at 4:08 PM

London, August 21 (ANI): Scientists have developed a new iPad robot that lets a person go anywhere in the world virtually, without ever having to leave the comfort of their home.

Aquatic show a hit in Chennai

August 18, 2012 at 5:16 PM

Chennai, Aug 18 (ANI): Hundreds flocked at the aquatic exhibition that displayed rare varieties of aquatic species, wide range of ornamental fish, birds and other pets here recently.

Three held in Bangalore for attacking three from northeast

August 17, 2012 at 7:08 PM

Bangalore, Aug 17 (IANS) Three people were arrested Friday for allegedly assaulting three workers from the northeast at a shopping mall in the city centre, a senior police official said.

Euphoric Team GB athletes in all-night booze bender following golden Games

August 14, 2012 at 8:45 PM

London, Aug 14(ANI): Athletes from Team Great Britain indulged in an all-night party, stocked with copious amount of alcohol, to mark UK's best ever performance at Olympics since 1904 after the closing ceremony of the London Games on Sunday.

Hilton to have 25 hotels in India by 2016

August 13, 2012 at 8:49 PM

Panaji, Aug 13 (IANS) The Hilton Worldwide, a leading global hospitality brand is aiming to create a network of 25 hotels across the country by 2016, a top company official said Monday.

Government outlines measures to tackle black money

August 10, 2012 at 8:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The government Friday released details of its initiatives for unearthing and curbing black money, even as yoga guru Baba Ramdev's fast to demand the government bring back illegal wealth stashed abroad entered the second day.

Olympic decathlon: Eaton grinds out gold for US

August 10, 2012 at 3:53 AM

London, Aug 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Ashton Eaton of the US toiled to Olympic gold in the men's decathlon Thursday with an overall score of 8,869 points.

Olympic champs Laura Trott and Jason Kenny kiss at beach volleyball final

August 9, 2012 at 11:37 AM

London, Aug 9 (ANI): Double Olympic gold winners Laura Trott and Jason Kenny decided to go public with their budding romance by kissing at the beach volleyball final.

Olympic long jump : America's Reese wins women's gold

August 9, 2012 at 2:57 AM

London, Aug 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Double world champion Brittney Reese leaped 7.12 metres to win Olympic gold in the women's long jump Wednesday.

Olympic athletics: Felix wins 200m gold

August 9, 2012 at 2:17 AM

London, Aug 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) America's Allyson Felix won Olympic gold in the 200 metres sprint Wednesday.

Olympics: Isinbaeva wants family before considering Rio 2016

August 7, 2012 at 6:33 PM

London, Aug 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Double Olympic champion Yelena Isinbaeva is to take a break from sport to have a child before she considers a comeback for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, the Russian pole vault queen said Tuesday.

Olympic athletics: Isenbayeva misses hat-trick; second gold for Sanchez after eight (Athletics Rou

August 7, 2012 at 12:33 PM

London, Aug 7 (IANS) Double Olympic Champion and World record holder Elena Isinbayeva relinquished her Olympic pole vault crown to Jennifer Suhr at the London Games.

Olympics: Suhr soars over Isinbayeva, China still on top (World Roundup)

August 7, 2012 at 12:17 PM

London, August 7 (IANS) Double Olympic champion and world record holder Yelena Isinbaeva relinquished her Olympic pole vault crown to American Jennifer Suhr and China held on to its top position in the medals table with 64.

Double for Mohite's Racing

August 5, 2012 at 9:53 PM

Coimbatore, Aug 5 (IANS) Team Mohite's Racing Academy, Kolhapur, achieved a double as Pradyumn V. Danigond (Micro Max) and Krishnaraj Mahadik (Junior Max) won titles in their respective categories in the third round of the 9thJK Tyre Rotax Max National Karting Championship, here Sunday.

Olympic gymnastics: Berki slays Brits for pommel horse gold

August 5, 2012 at 9:45 PM

London, Aug 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Double World Champion Krisztian Berki kept his cool under immense pressure to beat two British gymnasts to the Olympic gold in the men's pommel horse here Sunday.

Brisbane school behind China's spectacular Olympic swimming success

August 5, 2012 at 1:45 PM

Sydney, Aug.5 (ANI): A swimming school on the outskirts of Brisbane, not Beijing, is churning out champion Chinese swimmers.

How farmer's boy won shooting gold thanks to tips from sheikh on Skype

August 4, 2012 at 5:05 PM

London, August 4 (ANI): A snowboarding accident, that took place more than a decade ago, proved to be the 'stroke of luck' that led to gold for farmer's son Peter Wilson.

Olympic beach volleyball: Powerhouses enter knock-out stage

July 31, 2012 at 2:51 PM

London, July 31 (IANS) Brazil's top-seeded pair of Larissa Franca and Juliana Felisberta Da Silva secured a second straight win for a top 16 berth in the women's beach volleyball event of the London Olympics.

Olympics: Shooter Gagan wins bronze, Saina advances (Intro Roundup)

July 31, 2012 at 12:35 AM

London, July 31 (IANS) Ace rifleman Gagan Narang made India proud by winning its first medal - a bronze - while champion shuttler Saina Nehwal and both the men's tennis doubles combinations chalked out wins to move up the ladder at the London Olympics here Monday.

I achieved what I came here to do: Narang

July 30, 2012 at 10:03 PM

London, July 30 (IANS) Shooter Gagan Narang, who won India's first medal at the London Olympics, a bronze in 10-metre air rifle, said Monday that he had achieved what he came for.

Olympics: Shooter Gagan wins India's first medal a bronze (India Roundup)

July 30, 2012 at 9:23 PM

London, July 30 (IANS) Ace rifleman Gagan Narang put India into the medal bracket by shooting a bronze in his pet 10 metre air rifle event even as his illustrious compatriot and defending champion Abhinav Bindra misfired at the London Olympics here Monday.

Olympics: Shooter Gagan Narang opens medal count with bronze

July 30, 2012 at 8:03 PM

London, July 30 (IANS) India's rifle shooter Gagan Narang clinched the bronze medal in the men's 10-metre air rifle event while his illustrious compatriot and defending champion Abhinav Bindra failed to qualify for the final round in the 2012 London Olympics at the Royal Artillery Barracks here Monday.

Shooter Narang opens medal count for India, wins bronze

July 30, 2012 at 5:47 PM

London, July 30 (IANS) India's rifle shooter Gagan Narang clinched the bronze medal in the men's 10-metre air rifle event of the 2012 London Olympics while his illustrious compatriot and defending champion Abhinav Bindra failed to qualify for the final round at Royal Artillery Barracks here Monday.

Double for Fahad Kutty at National Racing

July 29, 2012 at 4:02 PM

Coimbatore, July 29 (IANS) Mumbai's Fahad Kutty of Team Game Over completed a splendid double in the Indian Junior Touring Cars class at the 15th JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship here Sunday.