Controversy
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When Kieron Pollard-Mitchell Starc ran after each other's blood
Cricket | May 08, 2014, 07:33 AM ISTNew Delhi: The 27th match of IPL-7 between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians wont be remembered for anything else, as much as the fight that broke out between Mumbai's Kieron Pollard and Mitchell Starc. This
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Controversies are part of Indian cricket: Dhoni
Cricket | Apr 05, 2014, 11:33 PM ISTMirpur: Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was at his pragmatic best on the eve of the World T20 final against Sri Lanka as he said “controversies are big part in Indian cricket” and his name was
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Awami League sweeps controversy-marred Bangla local body polls
World | Apr 02, 2014, 05:11 PM ISTDhaka: Bangladesh's Awami League (AL) has swept the just concluded local government body polls, securing 225 chairmen posts in the 458 upazilas, amid allegations of widespread rigging by the ruling party. Opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party
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Obama-Castro handshake stirs speculation, controversy
World | Dec 11, 2013, 11:40 AM ISTWashington: A surprise handshake between US President Barack Obama and Cuban leader Raul Castro at Nelson Mandela's memorial ceremony in Johannesburg has stirred a major controversy at home and speculation about its deeper meaning.Obama shook
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Sex, controversy and South African cricketers
Cricket | Dec 10, 2013, 06:38 AM ISTNew Delhi: Its widely believed that had South Africa been not banned for apartheid, it would have produced more world class cricketers. It has always produced cricketers like Graeme Pollock, Alan Donald, Hansie Cronje AB
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I never insisted on Wright's apology: Ganguly
Cricket | Nov 14, 2013, 11:10 AM ISTKolkata: Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly Wednesday denied that he had wanted then coach John Wright to apologise to Virender Sehwag for having grabbed the dashing batsman by the scruff of his collar during an
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Had I walked, we would have lost the test, admits Stuart Broad
Cricket | Oct 29, 2013, 12:47 PM ISTPerth: Stuart Broad reveals that had he walked after edging a ball to first slip England may have lost the first Ashes Test in Nottingham and says he stands by his decision to stand his
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Bigg Boss 7: Celebs praise Salman for backing Tanisha (view pics)
Bollywood | Oct 29, 2013, 06:35 AM ISTNew Delhi: Bigg Boss 7 contestants Kushal Tandon and Tanisha Mukherjee's brawl in the house is creating quite a buzz in tinsel town. Not only there is a rage among celebrities for Tanisha's insult by
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If Ponting had issues, he should have approached me, says Clarke
Cricket | Oct 28, 2013, 01:17 PM ISTSydney: Australian Test captain Michael Clarke says if former captain Ricky Ponting had any issue with him he (Ponting) should have approached him.Ponting, in his autobiography, has critised Clarke for not "sticking around for a
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CSKA Moscow caught up in racism controversy
Football | Oct 25, 2013, 04:37 PM ISTMoscow: With Russia preparing to host two of the biggest sporting events in the world, a professional football team from Moscow has been caught up in a racism controversy that has led to calls for
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Ten most controversial Pakistani personalities
World | Oct 22, 2013, 06:42 AM ISTNew Delhi: There are people who love to be surrounded by controversies. At times deliberately, or at times by mistake, they hit the headlines. Here we present a list of ten such controversial figures from
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I won't touch drink until next Ashes win, says Monty Panesar
Cricket | Oct 02, 2013, 03:57 PM ISTLondon: Monty Panesar is acutely embarrassed by his new-found notoriety. His normally permanent smile has vanished. He has not touched a drop of alcohol in six weeks, and claims he will not have another drink
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Controversy over nuclear liability law ahead of PM's US visit
India | Sep 19, 2013, 02:58 PM ISTNew Delhi: Ahead of Prime Minister's visit to the US, a controversy has broken out over the nuclear liability law with reports suggesting that an agreement will be signed which may not be in tune
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IBL: Jwala takes a dig at Saina for taking on Hidayat
Other Sports | Aug 22, 2013, 04:56 PM ISTNew Delhi: Top Indian doubles player Jwala Gutta took a dig at Saina Nehwal for differing with Indonesian great Taufik Hidayat on the auction of players in the Indian Badminton League (IBL).Former Olympic and World
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Sachin's comment blown out of context: Ganguly
Cricket | Aug 20, 2013, 11:17 AM ISTKolkata: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly Monday said batting master Sachin Tendulkar's comment that selectors need to look beyond statistics while picking fresh talents has been blown out of context."I was there when he made
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Kerala minister's remark on tribal women kicks up row
India | Jul 24, 2013, 10:29 AM ISTThiruvananthapuram,July 24: Even as death of a large number of tribal children due to "malnutrition" in Kerala continues to be hotly debated, Culture Minister KC Joseph on Monday courted controversy stating that consumption of arrack
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Know more about Edward Snowden controversy
World | Jul 02, 2013, 07:22 AM ISTNew Delhi: Edward Snowden who is giving a slip to USA was born to an officer of US Coast Guard on June 21, 1983. He pursued his computing career but left mid way. Then he worked
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'Vishwaroopam' controversy sad time for Indian cinema's 100 years'
Bollywood | Feb 01, 2013, 08:13 PM ISTMumbai, Feb 1: Bollywood filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar says it is sad that while everyone is talking about celebrating 100 years of Indian cinema, on the other hand, maverick actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan has been drawn into
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President Mukherjee's son stirs controversy with sexist remark, apologises
National | Dec 27, 2012, 11:05 PM ISTNew Delhi/Kolkata, Dec 27: Women who were protesting against the gang-rape of a 23-year-old in the national capital were "highly dented-painted", President Pranab Mukherjee's son and Congress MP Abhijit Mukherjee said disparagingly Thursday, pulling India's
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Controversy rages over Thackeray memorial
National | Nov 26, 2012, 12:50 PM ISTMumbai, Nov 26: The controversy over a memorial for late Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray continued Sunday with party leader Manohar Joshi insisting on Shivaji Park here as the location and Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan