Kalmadi booed at CWG closing ceremony

Kalmadi booed at CWG closing ceremony

The crowds didn't spare Suresh Kalmadi at the Games closing ceremony, booing him especially when he thanked other members of the OC like secretary general Lalit Bhanot. ...
08:13 AM, Oct 15, 2010

Games end, probe into expenses to begin today

Games end, probe into expenses to begin today New Delhi: The Commonwealth Games celebrations are over and now the inquest will begin. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) is likely to restart the audit of expenses incurred to host the Games today. It will look into how the balance between the cost and quality was maintained and whether there had been any cost overruns. The Games have been riddled with allegations of corruption, ranging from favouritism in awarding...
07:57 AM, Oct 15, 2010

2,010 schools kids captivate at CWG closing

2,010 schools kids captivate at CWG closing New Delhi: Swaying to the tunes of "Vande Mataram", 2,010 school children from Delhi entranced the audience as they formed the Ashoka Chakra, the national emblem, at the centre of the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium during the grand closing ceremony here on Thursday. The children, dressed in white outfits with coloured capes and Nehru caps, took positions to form a rangoli pattern on the field. Performers holding coloured powder dispensers sprinkled...
08:09 PM, Oct 14, 2010

Timeline of the CWG closing ceremony

Timeline of the CWG closing ceremony New Delhi: Timeline of the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Thursday. 1430: Gates open for the spectators 1730: Pre-show (duration 40 minutes) 1900: Announcement and arrival of dignitaries (2 minutes) 1902: Indian national anthem (1 minute) 1903: Countdown (1 minute) 1904: Agni - the glory of sports (8 minutes) 1912: Martial music (14 minutes) 1926: Tribute to the Motherland - Vande Mataram (6 minutes) 1932:...
06:00 PM, Oct 14, 2010
CWG closing ceremony: Steer clear of these routes

CWG closing ceremony: Steer clear of these routes

Take a look at the routes you should avoid to stay away from traffic chaos before the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony on Thursday. ...
10:23 AM, Oct 14, 2010

Roberto Cavalli to dress Shakira for World Cup final

Roberto Cavalli to dress Shakira for World Cup final  Shakira will groove to Waka Waka - This Time For Africa again ...
02:29 PM, Jul 10, 2010

Curtains down on 'truly exceptional' Games

Curtains down on 'truly exceptional' Games The Beijing Olympic Games drew to a spectacular close on Sunday. ...
07:32 PM, Aug 24, 2008

IOC chief Rogge closes Beijing Olympics

IOC chief Rogge closes Beijing Olympics At the start of the ceremony, athletes from the 204 competing nations, sprinted into the Bird's Nest Stadium. ...
07:29 PM, Aug 24, 2008

In pics: Beijing Olympics closing ceremony | Top 5 moments

In pics: Beijing Olympics closing ceremony | Top 5 moments Beijing Games end after more than two weeks of sporting competitions. ...
06:10 PM, Aug 24, 2008

Phelps, Bolt shine; China charges to the top

Phelps, Bolt shine; China charges to the top Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt secured their places in Games' folklore. ...
05:31 PM, Aug 24, 2008

London takes the baton for more modest 2012 Games

London takes the baton for more modest 2012 Games David Beckham will kick footballs from the top of a red London double-decker bus in Sunday's closing ceremony. ...
04:26 PM, Aug 24, 2008

Giant London party to mark Beijing handover

Giant London party to mark Beijing handover The show will feature David Beckham kicking footballs from the top of a red London double-decker bus. ...
12:37 PM, Aug 24, 2008

Beckham, London bus in Olympics handover plot

Beckham, London bus in Olympics handover plot Beckham will kick footballs from the top of a red double-decker bus as London showcases its plans for the 2012 Games. ...
10:35 AM, Aug 23, 2008

IFFI closes with the screening of Mexican film

IFFI closes with the screening of Mexican film The maverick all-rounder said team's preparation is up to the mark for the mega event. ...
11:01 PM, Dec 03, 2007

Popular films get top honours at Cannes

Popular films get top honours at Cannes The 12-day long 60th Cannes Film Festival came to a close with a glittering red carpet and awards ceremony on Sunday. ...
11:03 PM, May 28, 2007
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