Sachin first sportsperson to win country’s highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna
The cricketing legend became the first sportsperson to get the award, whose past recipients have been such dignitaries as Jawharlal Nehru, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Sir CV Raman, Satyajit Ray, Rajendra Prasad, Mother Teresa and Indira Gandhi. The award will also be conferred on eminent scientist Prof CNR Rao, a statement…
Sachin Tendulkar bids an emotional goodbye, fans say thank you
After his side completed the formalities of a victory over West Indies, Tendulkar collected a stump as a memento and wiped tears from his eyes as he slowly made his way off the field through a mobile guard of honour formed by his team mates. As television coverage broadcast images…
It was Tendulkar’s last time to thrill, but we still want more
Twenty-four years to the day he first walked on to the field for India, Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar has played his last innings, a flawless 74. Chants of ‘Sachin, Sachin’ resonated through an every-seat-taken Wankhede stadium from 9am. At the stroke of 9.30am, the man himself walked down the steps of…
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Watch: Dhoom Machale Dhoom with Aamir Khan and Katrina Kaif
Title song of ‘Dhoom 3’ has been released and the team has dedicated the song ‘Dhoom Machale Dhoom’ to Sachin Tendulkar who played his 200th Test match today at Wankhede stadium in Mumbai. “Through his entire career he has created Dhoom in every step, on every pitch, in every cricketing…
Tendulkar has found his rhythm, is set up for a perfect farewell
For some time the talk has been about his slowing reflexes, lack of footwork, diminishing eyesight and technical errors. It’s been a tortuous phase and his fans have been left to get nostalgic about his glorious past. Such was his skill, when Sachin Tendulkar’s game clicked, the conditions, bowling attack…
Loi Krathong Festival 2013 Thailand celebrations postponed
Loy Krathong postponed while the country is in mourning for the late Supreme Patriarch The Tourism Authority of Thailand has announced that it will postpone its annual celebrations for the Loy Krathong festival in honor of the late Supreme Patriarch. Thawatchai Arunyik, TAT deputy governor for domestic marketing, said that…
On World Diabetes Day ASEAN calls for healthy lifestyle to reduce risks for diabetes
In observance of the “World Diabetes Day” today, ASEAN called for a more healthy lifestyle to reduce the risks of diabetes among ASEAN citizens. “Due to the enormous disease burden of diabetes, it is one of the major diseases included under the interventions for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) within ASEAN,” said…
Lower Mekong Officials meet to support ASEAN Integration and Regional Cooperation
PHNOM PENH – Senior officials of the Lower Mekong Initiative (LMI) gathered for a two-day meeting in Siem Reap on 6-7 November 2013 for the 5th Lower Mekong Initiative Regional Working Group Meeting and an informal discussion on the Friends of the Lower Mekong (FLM). Delegates deliberated on the outcomes…
Strengthening of Asia and Europe Ties Benefits ASEAN Community Building
On 11-12 November 2013, 51 Foreign Ministers and high-level representatives from Asia and Europe attended the 11th Asia-Europe Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (ASEM FMM11) in Delhi-NCR, India. The ASEM FMM 11 was inaugurated by Honourable Shri Mohammad Hamid Ansari, Vice President of India. Under the theme of “Bridge to Partnership…