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THE 2012 LONDON OLYMPICS
Quote of the Day by The Beatles' member Paul McCartney: 'For you know that it's a fool who plays...'- How Paul McCartney’s iconic ‘Hey Jude’ lyric became one of music’s most emotional lessons about loneliness and vulnerabilityPaul McCartney’s timeless classic 'Hey Jude' remains a beloved anthem for listeners across the ages. A powerful lyric cautions against the ...
Quote of the day by Lin Dan: 'Win or lose, I believe in...' Life lessons on success, human nature and sportsmanship by famous Chinese badminton starQuote of the day by Lin Dan shares a message about effort, discipline, sportsmanship, and success. The statement from the Chinese badminton...
They do mix after all: Sportspersons' brush with politics in IndiaLeander Paes' move to BJP highlights sportspersons entering politics. Many have achieved ministerial roles or electoral victories. Others f...
Who is Sharath Kamal, table tennis star leading India's contingent at Paris Olympics 2024Sharath Kamal, India's ace table tennis player, will carry the Indian flag at the Paris 2024 Olympics, marking his fifth and final Olympics...
Russian Natalya Antyukh forfeits her Olympic gold. Here's whyRussian athlete Natalya Antyukh will lose her London Olympics gold medal for breaking anti-doping rules.
Tokyo 'unwavering' on Olympics but fans not guaranteed: CEOIn an interview ahead of the Games' six-month countdown, Muto conceded people are "anxious" as virus cases soar worldwide, including in Jap...
India's Olympic moments: Mary Kom scripts historyEven though MC Mary Kom, the face of Indian female boxing, might have missed out on a ticket to Rio, what she achieved at the 2012 London O...
Yogeshwar, Sushil shine in International tourney in ItlayLondon Olympics bronze-medallist Yogeshwar won the gold medal in the 65kg category while two-time Olympic medallist Sushil won the silver i...
- Staging Olympics does not necessarily boost tourism
While it certainly draws millions of TV viewers, a big assertion convincingly disproved is that staging the Olympics boosts tourism to the ...
Amitabh Bachchan carries Olympic torch in LondonAmid loud cheers from hundreds of his fans, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan today carried the Olympic torch at Southwark here, a day be...
- IOC-Dow agreement untenable, against Olympic Charter: Activists
Two organisations today demanded that the IOC terminate the "untenable" partnership with Dow Chemicals for the 2012 London Olympics.
- Olympic VIPs will be whisked around London in 4,000 BMWs: Report
The 2012 London Olympics is being promoted as the "greenest" Olympic Games in history but a row has erupted after it emerged that thousands...
- Tourism may be benefitted
2012 doomsday predictions can yield short-term tourism benefits.
- Dow, Olympic contract 'shocking' in light of Bhopal tragedy: Amnesty International
Chemical giant Dow's high-profile contract with 2012 London Olympics denigrates the suffering of the survivors of the Bhopal gas tragedy wh...
- Govt earmarks around Rs 260 cr for Olympic preparations
The government today announced that it has earmarked Rs 258.39 crore for the preparation of athletes for the London Olympics, under 'Projec...
- London woos Chinese investment in 2012 Olympic Games
London, host of the 2012 Games, will woo Chinese firms for investment in the British capital's massive expansion plans.
- Nortel to sponsor 2012 Games
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Limited (LOCOG)on Wednesday announced that Nortel is the Official...
- Nortel to sponsor 2012 Games
Nortel Networks Corp., which provides networking equipment and services, signed up Wednesday as the seventh major sponsor of the 2012 Londo...
- ESPN STAR Sports gets telecast rights for 2012 London Olympics
The International Olympic Committee has awarded the Asian telecast rights of 2012 Olympic Games in London and 2010 Winter Games in Vancouve...
- London Olympics: London community feels unsure
A report reveals gap between activities of London Olympics and the expectations of small businesses