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Manchester United Reaches Agreement with Arsenal for Robin Van Persie's Transfer

In a bid to bring back the Premier League title, Manchester United has finally completed the much-talked-about deal with its rival Arsenal on transfer of its main stricker Robin van Persie for £23m.

Aug 16, 2012

Chelsea Owner Wants Roberto to Transform the Team

Chelsea FC fans may see some drastic change in play of their favourite club, most probably in a positive way, in the days to come if the owner of the club has his way.

Aug 15, 2012

London Olympics 2012: Round-Up of Indian Achievers Who Created History [PHOTOS]

The 2012 London Olympics Games formally came to an end on Sunday, with a grand closing ceremony while assuring to return four years later with the same enthusiasm.

Aug 13, 2012

Highlights of London Olympics Closing Ceremony in Pictures: A Night to Remember

London Olympics 2012 ended on a high note on Sunday night with beautiful showcase of British art, music and fashion, making it a night to remember for the 80,000 strong audience and millions of viewers across the world. Here are the highlights of London Olympics closing ceremony in pictures.

Aug 13, 2012

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Sushil Kumar Brings Home Silver, Gold Goes For Japan

India's Wrestler Sushil Kumar lost the finals of men's 66kg freestyle wrestling bout to Japan's Tatsuhiro Yonemitsu and settled for a silver finish on Sunday at the 2012 London Olympics.

Aug 12, 2012

Yogeshwar Dutt Beats Ri Jong Myong to Win India's 5th Medal [PHOTOS]

India's wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt won bronze medal in the men's freestyle wrestling 60kg category at the London Olympics on Saturday, adding the country's medal tally to five.

Aug 12, 2012

In Pictures: People Celebrating Janmashtami in India

Janmashtami, also known as Krishna Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, is a Hindu festival marking the birthday of Lord Krishna. The festival is celebrated across the country with much pomp and splendor.

Aug 10, 2012

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London Olympics 2012: USA Stays Ahead of China in Medal Tally

Long-time political adversaries China and USA are embroiled in an all-out medal battle at the 2012 London Olympics, with the latter leading in the medal tally after failing to top the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Aug 10, 2012

Devendro Singh Goes down Fighting; India's Medal Hope in Boxing Ends

Day 10 of the London Olympics was a forgettable day for India with medal hopeful Devendro Singh losing to Paddy Barnes of Ireland in the quarter final bout on Wednesday night, just a few hours after five-time world champion MC Mary Kom settled for bronze.

Aug 9, 2012

Stunning Pictures of Glamorous Girls in Synchronised Swimming Duet

They look glamorous with colourful swimsuits and make up but they are not walking the ramp. They are competing in the synchronised swimming duet at the ongoing London Olympics. Check out the stunning pictures of glamorous girls in synchronized swimming duet.

Aug 7, 2012

Boxer Vijender Singh's Olympic Dream Ends

India's star boxer Vijender Singh, who got first Olympic medal for the country in boxing four years ago, was knocked out of London Olympics in a tight quarterfinal match on Monday night to the much dismay of his fans back home.

Aug 7, 2012

Gunman Shoot Worshippers at Wisconsin Sikh Temple; At Least 7 People Killed

At least one gunman opened fire at worshippers at a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, killing at least seven persons and injuring several others on Sunday morning.

Aug 6, 2012

Saina Nehwal Wins Bronze; Devendro Singh Enters Quarter Final [PHOTOS]

Saina Nehwal won bronze in badminton women's singles at the 2012 London Olympics on Saturday after her Chinese opponent Wang Xin retired from the game following a knee injury. In another event, Laishram Devendro Singh from Manipur stormed into the quarterfinals by beating Serdamba Purevdorj of Mongolia.

Aug 4, 2012

Vikas Krishan's Olympic Dream Ends after AIBA Overturned Result

Vikas Krishan's joy was short-lived as the International Boxing Association (AIBA) overturned the result of his pre-quarterfinal bout, just five hours after he had won against America's Errol Spence on Friday night.

Aug 4, 2012

Egyptian Weightlifter Hospitalized After 332lbs Bar Hit Her Chest at 2012 London Olympics [PHOTOS]

A female Egyptian weightlifter Khalil Mahmoud K Abir Abdelrahman was rushed to hospital on Friday after a weight bar of 151kilogram fell on her pinning her to ground during a lift in the 75 kilogram event at the London Olympics 2012. The 20-year-old fails to complete her lift during the Women's 75 kg Weightlifting Final at Olympics.

Aug 4, 2012