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A fine blend of play and managementHindustan TimesHe chose UK over Australia because the fo rmer offered him opportunities to get involved with Olympics and Commonwealth games. Prior to taking up this course, Biswas worked with a sport management firm (IOS Pvt Ltd) in Delhi for four years and “this … more...
Games Village flats a puzzle for buyersHindustan TimesBut expect no such luck if you are coveting a flat at the Commonwealth Games Village (CWG), 110 of which are being auctioned by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA). The CWG Village, built under public-private partnership between DDA and developer … more...
Hindustan TimesSushil silences critics by cracking London code in ChinaHindustan TimesSushil Kumar dazzled the wrestling world with a gold at World Championships in Russia, Commonwealth Games in New Delhi and Asian Games in Guangzhou. Everyone expected Beijing Olympic Games bronze medallist Sushil Kumar to defend his title at the 2011 …and more » more...
Hundreds line up to collect CWG flat forms on day 1Hindustan TimesProspective buyers, who aspire to own a flat at the Commonwealth Games village, but don't have time to complete the formalities, sent their drivers and employees to get application forms for The Delhi Development Authority on Thursday started selling … more...
CWG flats priced between Rs. 2.5-5.8 croreHindustan TimesSpread over 27 acres, the Commonwealth Games Village has 34 residential towers with 1168 flats. DDA, which has more than 700 flats in its share, wants to auction 110 flats first to get an idea about the market price for these flats.and more » more...
Sportspersons still await promised jobs in HaryanaHindustan TimesNine months after the Haryana government decided to appoint five Asian Games and Commonwealth Games gold medallists as deputy superintendents of police, the issue remains in limbo. On June 30 last, chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, under the new … more...
Emaar-MGF pays contractual amount to DDAHindustan TimesEmaar MGF, the private developer of the Commonwealth Games Village, paid the contractual amount due to Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Tuesday, paving the way for individual flat buyers to finally get their flats. had to pay an upfront amount of …and more » more...
Gymnastics takes a tumble, thanks to officialsHindustan TimesIndian gymnastics vaulted to glory in 2010 when it made history with podium finishes at the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games. However, the gains have been squandered and the sport has landed with a thud due to poor planning ahead of the London … more...
Daily MailYoung Heena all set for LondonHindustan TimesThe Commonwealth Games champion earned a quota place for the Olympics after National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) decided to exchange a spot in the 50m Rifle 3 Position event, won by Imran Hasan Khan, with the The federation has even sent the …Door finally shuts on Rathore's [...] more...
Relief for flat buyers at Games villageHindustan TimesFlat owners at the Commonwealth Games Village can now smile. Following the Delhi High Court's directives, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has finally awarded completion certificates to 20 out of 34 towers in the residential complex, …DDA to auction 100 flats at Games VillageTimes of Indiaall 2 news [...] more...
IBNLive.comMissing documents make CWG corruption probe toughHindustan TimesPTI A number of documents related to Commonwealth Games projects have either gone missing or are are untraceable making tough the ongoing probe into alleged irregularities in conduct of the Games. Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), Central Bureau of …Missing documents make CWG scam probe toughThe Hinduall 18 news [...] more...
CBI starts probe into CP's beautificationHindustan TimesThe Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday initiated two preliminary enquiries (PEs) in two cases of alleged irregularities in the Commonwealth Games (CWG). and New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC)'s street-lighting projects as part of a …CWG scam: CP renovation work under CBI scanner; inquiries startedDaily News & AnalysisNDMC [...] more...
Can't squander our limited Games legacyHindustan TimesDespite the collapsing pedestrian bridge, the flooded Games village and the bad international press, Delhi managed to pull off a decent Commonwealth Games show in those 12 days in October 2010. The Capital looked quite a different city in parts. more...
CWG case: Hearing adjourned till Feb 21Hindustan TimesPTI The Delhi district judge on Friday adjourned, till February 21, hearing a corruption case in the 2010 Commonwealth Games referred to it from a special court after a lawyer for one of the accused doubted that his client would get a fair trial.and more » more...
NDTVED names Kalmadi in queens baton relay scam chargesheetHindustan TimesPTI Indian Olympics Association President Suresh Kalmadi walks along with Pakistani Punjab Governor Salmaan Tahseer carrying the Queen's Baton for the Commonwealth Games at the Wagah border. Enforcement Directorate on Thursday filed a charge sheet for …CWG scam: ED files charge sheet in Queen's Baton Relay [...] more...
NDTVGames: Complaint against Sheila sent to CBIIndian ExpressA complaint against Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, and others, for alleged corruption during the 2010 Commonwealth Games has been sent to CBI, the Delhi Police told a city court on Monday. The CBI is investigating a series of cases related to the Games …CWG scam: Sheila Dikshit blaming [...] more...
CWG scam: OC paid US$ 2 lakh to Swiss firm before signing contractHindustan TimesA CBI probe has revealed that officials of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) Organising Committee (OC) had allegedly paid over Rs 90 lakh to a Swiss firm for technical consultancy work even before the contract was signed. Documents scrutinised by the CBI …CWG: [...] more...
Over Rs 340 crore spent on installing security system for CWGHindustan TimesPTI The government spent over Rs 340 crore on installing a special security system for the Commonwealth Games, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. Games at an estimated cost of Rs 345.70 crore. The ISS comprised equipment such as Closed Circuit …CWG Scam: [...] more...
The HinduDelhi wary of Games sequelCalcutta Telegraph30: The Delhi government has agreed to host the 2012 South Asian Games, the consent from the Sheila Dikshit administration coming even as it struggles to shake off the ghost of corruption in the run-up to last year's Commonwealth Games. …CWG mess: 'Cabinet only took policy decisions'Hindustan TimesOfficers and [...] more...
Rediff Redemption hope for AkhilHindustan TimesCommonwealth Games gold medallist, Paramjeet Samota, who had moved to 91kg after the Asian Games, most likely will return to his original weight category (+91kg) for the World Championships. Samota had bagged a bronze in 91kg at the recent Asian …Akhil, Vijender to lead charge in World Boxing ChampionshipDaijiworld.comVijender, Akhil in [...] more...
The Hindu Amandeep, the lone Indian to make Asian boxing finalHindustan TimesPTI Commonwealth Games bronze-medallist Amandeep Singh (49kg) was the lone Indian boxer to reach the finals of the Asian Championships with a tough win over Asylbek Nazaraliev of Kyrgyzstan in the semifinals in Incheon on Thursday. …Amandeep in finals but Paramjeet and Balwinder bow outTimes [...] more...
Too much noise about CAG report on games: FMHindustan TimesFinance minister Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said that “a mountain was being made out of a molehill” over the comptroller and auditor general's (CAG) report on the Commonwealth Games. “Too much noise is being made about the CAG's report. …Joshi defends CAGThe Hinduall 13 news articles » more...
Hindustan Times BJP brass boycotts own eventHindustan TimesDemanding the Delhi chief minister's resignation over the CAG report on Commonwealth Games projects, BJP leaders boycotted the foundation stone laying of the much-awaited Chandni Chowk's redevelopment plan on Thursday. Amidst slogans, chaos and BJP …Kapil Sibal comes to the defence of Sheila DikshitDaily News & Analysisall 5 news [...] more...
PM's role 'questionable' in 2G scam, CWGHindustan TimesThe Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Sunday said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's role was "questionable" in the spectrum saga and the now jailed Suresh Kalmadi's appointment to run the Commonwealth Games. "Whether it be the 2G spectrum affair …and more » more...
The Hindu 'CWG was no money spinner'Hindustan TimesSuresh Kalmadi and co. fooled everyone about the supposed profitability of the Commonwealth Games. He conjured blinding figures of revenue generation from the Games which both the Union Finance and Sports ministries fell for repeatedly. …Kalmadi appointment as OC chief vetted by PMO, ministries in 2004Times of IndiaHow IOA [...] more...
CAG: Broadcast contract flawedDeccan ChronicleThe CAG report on the Commonwealth Games, expected to be tabled in Parliament on Friday, terms as “flawed” the broadcasting services contract for CWG awarded by Prasar Bharati to SIS Live. It charged PB with favouring SIS Live at …'I&B agreed to CWG broadcast mess as it had no option'Hindustan Times'Prasar [...] more...
The Hindu Kalmadi suffering from memory lossNDTV.comPTI, Updated: July 24, 2011 19:08 IST New Delhi: Suresh Kalmadi, lodged in Tihar jail for over two months in connection with the multi-crore Commonwealth Games (CWG) scam, is suffering from dementia, a disease related to memory loss, impaired reasoning …Kalmadi Moves Court to Attend ParliamentDaijiworld.comsuresh kalmadi suffering from dementiaSamayLiveKalmadi [...] more...
The Hindu High-profile Tihar inmates vary of safety in prison vanHindustan TimesPTI After former telecom minister A Raja, other high-profile Tihar prisoners including sacked Commonwealth Games OC Chairman Suresh Kalmadi have expressed fear of attack by other undertrials inside the crowded jail van during their travel for court …Jailed Suresh Kalmadi to undergo brain scanNDTV.comJailed Kalmadi [...] more...
Hindustan Times Pay but cannot playHindustan TimesOver three years ago, when the Yamuna Sports Complex was closed for Commonwealth Games renovation work, there were protests — with members even observing a few black days. When 'realisation' dawned that they would be given better facilities once the …and more » more...
Indian Express Kalmadi can attend House if court allows: SpeakerTimes of IndiaNEW DELHI: Congress MP Suresh Kalmadi, lodged in Tihar Jail in connection with alleged irregularities in the Commonwealth Games, will be able to attend Parliament only if the court grants him permission, Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar said on Friday. …New Delhi 'Kalmadi can attend [...] more...
Reuters India Indian names judge to head doping inquiryAFPThe trio were part of the women's 4×400m relay teams that won the gold medals at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi and Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, last year. Akkunji also claimed the 400m hurdles Asiad title in a personal best time. …Indian officials fired over doping [...] more...
Fancy toilets raise a stink, undoing to cost Rs 15 croreHindustan TimesEight such structures had come up in the city before the Commonwealth Games 2010 in Defence Colony, Chittaranjan Park, East of Kailash, Greater Kailash I (N&M), Model Town, South Extension and Kailash Colony. None of them, however, is functional yet. …Cafe-cum-toilets: MCD forms panel [...] more...
Indian Express Athletes blame coach; fear of more positive cases lingersHindustan TimesAfter lying low for few days , Mandeep Kaur, the 4×400m Asian and Commonwealth Games (CWG) gold medallist, has alleged that it was the coach's fault. Mandeep, who tested positive for steroids, said their coach had provided the entire 4×400m squad with …Now, four more [...] more...
esk@hindustantimes.com After lying low for few days , Mandeep Kaur, the 4x400m Asian and Commonwealth Games (CWG) gold medallist, has alleged that it was the coach's fault. Mandeep, who tested posi more...
Top athletes test positiveHindustan TimesIt has been learnt that the athletes, who are training in Patiala for international competitions, have tested positive for a banned substa According to sources, the athletes have won gold for India in both, the Delhi Commonwealth Games and the Asian …Setback for Indian hopes in relay as two women test [...] more...
Emaar razes 17 flats, owners likely to get flat possession soonHindustan TimesThe 17 contentious flats at the Commonwealth Games Village, which had become a bone of contention between the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and the developer, Emaar MGF, have finally been demolished. The Games Village, with total 1168 flats, …Handover of Village flats all set [...] more...
Mid-Day Not illegal in providing service to CWG Youth games: TharoorHindustan TimesPTI Former union minister Shashi Tharoor on Monday denied that his appointment as an international consultant to advise the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee for Youth Games involved any irregularities as the services rendered predated his entry …All set to playTimes of IndiaCWG scam related info [...] more...
Shunglu finds lapses in CWG appointment of Shashi TharoorHindustan TimesPTI The Shunglu Committee has found irregularities in the appointment of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor as an international consultant to advise Commonwealth Games Organising Committee about host of activities related to the sporting event. …and more » more...
NDTV.com When it comes to visitors, Raja, Kanimozhi score over KalmadiHindustan TimesWhile VIPs make a beeline to the prison to meet former telecom minister A Raja, DMK MP Kanimozhi and other accused in scams, sacked Commonwealth Games OC chairman Kalmadi, is th e least visited by his colleagues or friends. The three-time MP from Pune …India's [...] more...
Not holding up delivery of Games village flats: DDAHindustan TimesThe Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has said that it is not impeding the delivery of Commonwealth Games village flats to the owners. The Games village, meant to house 8000 athletes and officials arriving in Delhi for the sporting event, …Group Discussion Topic: CWG Flats- Wealthy and [...] more...
One cracked bridgeHindustan TimesIn its hurry to complete the Commonwealth Games projects, the MCD overlooked some projects that needed immediate attention. The result of this is that on Monday, nearly 70000 commuters had to take longer routes to work and back when a portion of west …and more » more...
The Hindu Absconding CWG official surrendersHindustan TimesPTI Former Commonwealth Games Organising Committee treasurer M Jayachandran, accused of committing irregularities in awarding of a Games-related contract to a Swiss firm, has been sent to Tihar Jail by a Delhi court. Special CBI Judge Talwant Singh …CWG official surrendersThe Hinduall 11 news articles » more...
The Week Political fight over draft sports billHindustan TimesStiff opposition of the Congress and BJP leaders holding key positions in sports federations to the proposed sports law, notwithstanding the political cauldron over the Commonwealth Games scam, has forced the government to consider changes in the law. …Not only NSFs, SAI needs to be made more accountable: [...] more...
The Hindu C'Wealth Games scam: ED to seek court's permission to question Suresh KalmadiDaily News & AnalysisThe agency has also asked Kalmadi to furnish details of bank accounts, movable and immovable properties, instances of foreign travel before the Commonwealth Games held last year, and transactions of foreign exchange in the last few years. …Kalmadi sent off [...] more...
Games flyovers fail strength test: CVCHindustan TimesAre the flyovers constructed during the Commonwealth Games really safe to drive on? In its recent report on bidding, cost and quality of Games-related projects, the chief technical examiner's organisation (CTEO) of the Central Vigilance Commission …CVC blames civic agencies for CWG messTimes of Indiaall 7 news articles » more...
The brand new synthetic track laid at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium for the Commonwealth Games has been badly damaged, making it unfit for competition unless major repair is done on the nine- lane surf more...
AP Photo/Sonu Mehta, Hindustan TimesIn this Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010 photo, langurs stand on leash held by their owners in front of the Commonwealth Games headquarters in New […] more...
The Commonwealth Games seem to have affected the participation in the 16th Delhi Book Fair that starts on December 25. The overseas presence at the fair is limited […] more...
“Hello Liz, this is Abhigyan from Reebok India calling…” About a week after the Commonwealth Games ended, news of our project broke in two of India’s most widely read […] more...
As the 600-plus Indian contingent shifts base to Guangzhou (China) for the Asian Games, starting November 12, a candid Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president, Suresh Kalmadi, spoke to the Hindusta more...
A leading Australian fullbore shooter, here for the Commonwealth Games, has termed the competition at the Kadarpur Ranges a “farce“. As reported by Hindustan Times on October 14, the event was marr more...
A major security lapse could be round the cor- ner with the ECIL machines refusing to validate the accred- itation cards of thousands of Commonwealth Games volun- teers, officials and media. In the more...
: It was just in the morning on Wednesday that Commonwealth Games chief Suresh Kalmadi assured jour- nalists at the Pragati Maidan that steps have been taken and all problems related to athletes, volu more...
Athletes at the Commonwealth Games are battling a plague of Delhi bugs as much as opponents with organisers forced to blanket venues with a pungent insecticide after an influx of insects. more...
Source: The Hindustan Times, Oct. 4, 2010New Delhi: Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma on Monday said the 12-day Commonwealth Games will have a positive impact on the […] more...
Travel chaos at the Commonwealth Games con- tinued to haunt athletes, offi- cials and technical delegates even on Sunday, the day of the opening ceremony and the eve of the start of the competitive ev more...
Hundreds of schoolchildren attired in the tricolour welcomed the Commonwealth Games 2010 to Delhi tonight at a glittering ceremony with ace singer Hariharan leading the performance. more...
Hundreds of schoolchildren attired in the tricolour welcomed the Commonwealth Games 2010 to Delhi tonight at a glittering ceremony with ace singer Hariharan leading the performance. more...
New Delhi, Oct 3 (PTI) Hundreds of schoolchildren attiredin the tricolour welcomed the Commonwealth Games 2010 to Delhitonight at a glittering ceremony with ace singer Hariharanleading the performance. more...
ickets for the opening ceremony are being sold by the organisers of the Commonwealth Games for as much as Rs 50,000 a pop. But when it comes to the welfare of the over 3000 artistes per- forming at th more...
ggal@hindustantimes.com : They had entered the Commonwealth Games Village with the hope that having won laurels for the country, they would get preferential treatment. Instead, Arjuna awardee Jagse more...
The news media in India and specifically in Delhi has become increasingly critical of the Commonwealth Games (CWG). Most of the sport related issues centre on the withdrawal […] more...
Celebrating the spirit of Commonwealth Games 2010, Coca-Cola India Friday announced its partnership with the Delhi Tourism in jointly organising one of the country's biggest ever cultural extravaganza - "Delhi Celebrates". more...
The Commonwealth Games is losing its backbone.All events of this magnitude are powered by the services pro- vided by volunteers, from pro- viding information, to liaising between teams and organis more...
I have been watching with growing fascination the debacle taking place in Delhi as the deadline looms for the start of the Commonwealth Games. When I was there I […] more...
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Celebrating the spirit of Commonwealth Games 2010, Coca-Cola India Friday announced its partnership with the Delhi Tourism in jointly organising one of the country's biggest ever cultural extravaganza - 'Delhi Celebrates'. more...
Indian officials scrambled Thursday to salvage the rapidly approaching Commonwealth Games as a growing number of competitors delayed their arrival to allow organizers time to finish their frantic preparations. more...
I: England, who will ll-strength squad in field a full-strength squad in squash for the Commonwealth Games, boast of some of the best players. World No. 4 Alison Waters will participate in singles, do more...
The World AntiDoping Agency (WADA) is keeping a close watch on the number of positive cases in India ahead of the Commonwealth Games -- 19 in a week -- and is hoping that India will set an example in more...
Suresh Kalmadi on Monday said he and the rest of his staff were "demoralised", "hurt" and "pained" by the negative publicity surrounding the Commonwealth Games. "We don't deserve it," said the Organising Committee (OC) chairman, who dropped in at the Hindustan Times office to chat about the problems plaguing the Committee, the state of the venues and how the Games will be conducted. more...
The core group gymnasts, who were here for the selection trials for the Commonwealth Games, left for Pune late on Monday night a dejected lot after their three- day training camp (from August 20-22) w more...
The post of jury of appeal in shooting demands integrity from the incumbent.But at the Commonwealth Games, the position, which can make or mar a shooter's medal hopes, has been given to one who is more...
New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Already stumbling through a minefield of allegations and controversies, the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (OC) has been hit with another, very serious, allegation - racism. more...
Following threats by the state-owned sponsors to withhold further disbursal of funds towards the sponsorship of the Commonwealth Games 2010, the Games organizing committee (OC) is making all out efforts to woo the existing sponsors besides seeking the government's help to get new ones for this mega more...
The Commonwealth Games Organising Committee is having a tough time explaining its decision to rent AlterG treadmills ahead of the globally used Technogym treadmills. While the supposedly NASA-recommended treadmills cost $65,000 (Rs 30 lakh) each, the Technogym treadmills are a much cheaper Rs 6-8 lakh. more...
The Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games are in dire need of some good news. If things go according to plan, that will happen through the launch of the Games merchandise at outlets in the Capital on Monday. more...
The good news is that there will be no significant power shortfall during the Commonwealth Games 2010. But the bad news is, the government will still fall short of its power target for the October event. Only about 2,500 mw or one-third of the intended power capacity addition target of 7,100 mwenvisaged for this mega event is likely to be met. more...