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'Monika case reflects attitude of mainstream towards northeast'

Community elders and family members of weightlifter Laishram Monika Devi, who was pulled out of the Beijing Olympic squad after failing a dope test, say it was a conspiracy and an attempt to defame the people of the northeast.2:32 PM on August 07

Protests in Manipur over Monika Devi's dope report

Police burst teargas shells and baton charged hundreds of Manipuri sportspersons who tried to the storm the chief minister's residence here Thursday to protest the removal of weightlifter Laishram Monika Devi from the Beijing Olympic squad after she failed a dope test.2:31 PM on August 07

Virat Kohli gets maiden call-up for ODI

Young talent Virat Kohli got his maiden One Day International (ODI) call-up while Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni returned after a break to lead a 16-member squad in the five-match series against Sri Lanka announced here Thursday.2:30 PM on August 07

Sharath Kamal aiming a top-16 finish in Olympics

India's table tennis record in Olympics is nothing to boast of. A. Sharath Kamal, who will spearhead India's challenge in Beijing, is no greenhorn and has set a realistic target for the Games.2:02 PM on August 07

Confident India ready for Myanmar in AFC Challenge semis

There is a certain air of confidence in the Indian team. They can sniff something big but are keeping their feet firmly on the ground on the eve of their semi-final clash against Myanmar in the AFC Challenge Cup here Thursday.1:33 PM on August 07

Women to row in Kerala boat race

A boat club in Kerala is all set to enter the record books when 116 women will row a 35-metre-long snake boat at the 56th edition of an annual race to be held at the Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha.1:32 PM on August 07

Tibetans to march against Beijing Olympics in Delhi

Tibetans living in exile in India are expected to turn out in large numbers for a protest march against the Beijing Olympics in Delhi Thursday, a day ahead of the inaugural ceremony of the games.12:33 PM on August 07

Yuvraj exempted from personal appearance in birthday brawl case

A Gugraon court Wednesday exempted cricketer Yuvraj Singh from personal appearance in the birthday brawl case.12:32 PM on August 07

Nehru Boat Race on Aug 9 a big tourist draw

The combination of sports, scenic locations and a bit of history has ensured that the 56th edition of the Nehru Boat Race to be held here Saturday is the favoured destination for Indian and foreign tourists alike.12:31 PM on August 07

Indian weightlifter out of Olympics team protests innocence

India's Olympic campaign was rocked by a doping controversy two days before the Games could begin as weightlifter Monica Devi was pulled out of the Games competition for allegedly testing positive, but she denied any wrongdoing and here federation stood by her.11:33 AM on August 07

Now or never for Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi

Not many may remember that Leander Paes came close to winning a bronze in doubles in his 1992 debut Olympic Games in Barcelona before he won a singles bronze at the next Games in Atlanta.11:32 AM on August 07

Jharkhand celebrates Dhoni's Khel Ratna

It's celebration time in Jharkhand. News that local boy Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be conferred with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award has been greeted with jubilation across the state.12:32 PM on August 06

Vectran Fiber to Propel Olympic Runners in Revolutionary New Nike Zoom Victory Running Shoes

Super Strong High-Performance Fiber Key to New Flywire Technology Hitting the Track in Beijing Summer Games12:05 PM on August 06

Father of modern Olympic spirit largely forgotten

The Beijing Olympics are almost here, but not many remember Pierre de Coubertin, the French baron who restored the Olympic Games in 1896.11:31 AM on August 06

Scientific training a need for sporting success: Olympic trainer

India's first certified Olympics trainer L. Subramanium feels that athletes who want to make it to the Olympic Games require a scientifically-based, balanced and systematic training programme to achieve optimal fitness.11:30 AM on August 06