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Archive for August, 2018

Subramaniam Badrinath retires from all forms of cricket

Friday, August 31, 2018 17:15

The stylish Tamil Nadu middle-order batsman, who played two Tests, seven ODIs and a lone T20 international, said he had been pondering retirement for the past one year and took the decision as he wanted to spend more time with his family.

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Never lost the will to win, says Varsha Gautham

Friday, August 31, 2018 17:03

The last few months have been the most challenging in the life of 20-year-old sailor Varsha Gautham.

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Asian Games: Ganapathy-Varun cherish rollercoaster ride

Friday, August 31, 2018 16:53

Varun Thakkar and KC Ganapathy endured a roller-coaster ride to finish with bronze in the men's 49er sailing event at the Asian Games on Friday.

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Over 5.29-cr ITRs filed as deadline ends today

Friday, August 31, 2018 16:46

Over 5.29 crore income tax returns (ITRs) have been filed by taxpayers as the deadline ends today, signalling an increase of more than 60 per cent from the previous year. The total number of ITRs filed by the taxpayers during the current financial year stands at 5,29,66,509, officials said.

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GDP growth accelerates in Q1; highest in over two years

Friday, August 31, 2018 16:46

GDP growth accelerates in Q1; highest in over two years

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India equals best medal haul at Asiad despite hockey heartbreak

Friday, August 31, 2018 16:44

A golden dream unfulfilled for over 30 years remained just that in women's hockey but India equalled its best-ever medal haul as sailors joined the assorted contributors to the country's tally at the 18th Asian Games on Friday.

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India’s schedule at 2018 Asian Games on Day 14

Friday, August 31, 2018 16:41

India will have a chance to sign off their campaign at the 18th edition of the Asian Games with two more gold medals as boxer Amit Panghal will take on Hasanboy Dusmatov of Uzbekistan in the 49kg final.

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Asian Games: Indian hockey laments its ‘bad dream’

Friday, August 31, 2018 16:17

Pakistan, South Korea and India failed to make the final in Jakarta. It has to be considered good for the health of hockey in the continent. But for defending champions India, who have leaped far ahead of the rest in Asia, not playing the gold-medal ...

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Diesel price crosses Rs 70/ltr mark for first time ever; LPG rates up by Rs 1.49

Friday, August 31, 2018 15:50

Domestic cooking gas (LPG) price was today hiked by Rs 1.49 per cylinder while diesel rates crossed Rs 70 a litre mark for the first time ever on drop in rupee value. Subsidised LPG with effect from midnight tonight will cost Rs 499.51 per cylinder in Delhi as against ...

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Godrej Consumer sells its UK unit

Friday, August 31, 2018 15:49

Godrej Consumer Products has sold its UK unit to JZ International, a pan-European private investment business based in London. The divestment of Godrej Consumer Products UK is part of the company's strategy to focus on emerging markets - Asia, Africa and Latin America.The company said it is in line with ...

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