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Why Sheila Dikshit was 'saddened' by CWG probe

'An event that should have made India proud was being perceived entirely as a money-making enterprise, resting on malpractices and without any benefits whatsoever for the Capital and its people.'An......

Tejas Mark II will take to the skies in next 3 years

The outgoing Tejas chief said the aircraft will join the IAF fleet by 2021-22. Ajai Shukla reports The Tejas Mark II is a step up to the Mark I with a powerful new engine and advanced avionic......

Demand to call Kalmadi before PAC, Joshi not impressed

A Congress member in Public Accounts Committee on Friday suggested calling former head of Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Suresh Kalmadi before the Parliamentary panel examining CAG report......

A direction-less govt, flailing out against anyone

If you judge the result, you must admit the UPA has scored some spectacular own goals, feels T V R Shenoy. If the International Olympic Committee ever recognises scoring self-goals as an Olympic......

Enough evidence to prosecute Kalmadi: CBI

Senior officers of the Central Bureau of Investigation looking into the financial irregularities of the Commonwealth Games told rediff.com that they had enough evidence to prosecute Suresh Kalmadi,......

CWG: Hit by allegations of pound-450,000 scam

A major scam hit the Commonwealth Games on Friday with allegations being made that a substantial sum of money was transferred to a little known British company from the Games Organising Committee......

Vehicle supply to C' Games: Tata pips Maruti

Tata Motors has piped Maruti Suzuki India as sole supplier of close to 2,000 cars, jeeps and trucks for the Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October for movement of VIPs, international delegates and......

Commonwealth Games organisers to promote India

The organisers of next year's Commonwealth Games in the capital will try to use the mega sporting event as a platform to promote India as a perfect destination for business opportunities. The......

Rs 65,000-crore makeover for Delhi

The capital city of Delhi is set to shed its old and ugly skin to give way to a shiny new world-class avatar for the Commonwealth Games. This is no cosmetic touch-up job but a multi-thousand crore......

No sparring, no baton exchange: SAI lays down rules for resumption of training

'Human sparring, use of boxing ring, etc. is prohibited' 'Everything should be done in consultation with local authorities' IMAGE: SOP prohibits sparring for contact disciplines. Photograph:......

PHOTOS: Protestors, delays and rain backdrop as CWG opened

IMAGE: Australia's aboriginal heritage was the central theme of the ceremony which lasted a little over two hours under overcast and often drizzling skies.Photograph: Hannah Peters/Getty Images......

Last Hurrah: Bolt sore but will run in 4x100 metres qualifying

Usain Bolt will run in the 4x100 metres relay heats for Jamaica on Saturday despite being a bit sore after winning bronze in the 100m final at the weekend, he told Reuters on Monday. Bolt usually......

2014 CWG Queen's Baton makes low-key entry into India

The Queen's Baton of the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games was given a ceremonial reception by top Indian sportspersons and officials, including Indian Olympic Association acting chief Vijay Kumar......

Indian athletes won't get to run with 2014 CWG Baton in Delhi

Indian sportspersons will be deprived of a chance to hold the Queen's Baton of the 2014 Commonwealth Games and run in the relay on October 12-13 in a solemn ceremony as Indian Olympic Association......

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