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CWG lyricist fights criticism, says not reworking song

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) A.R. Rahman's theme song for the Commonwealth Games (CWG) "Jiyo Utho Badho Jeeto" has been widely panned as just average, but lyricist Mehboob defends his work and says people forget it's an anthem and not a commercial Bollywood song.

Games lane violators to be fined Rs.2,000

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Delhi traffic police Friday said a stiff fine of Rs.2,000 would be imposed on people entering the clearly marked Commonwealth Games lanes on city roads from Sep 20. The notification would be published by Sep 20. ...
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Australian swimmer Leisel excited about Commonwealth Games

Sydney, Sep 3 (IANS) Champion swimmer Leisel Jones of Australia is more excited than apprehensive about competing in the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games because she feels that last minute work is not a new thing in big sporting events....
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Games expenditure figure ridiculously exaggerated: Jaipal Reddy

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Urban Development Minister S. Jaipal Reddy Friday slammed reports of extravagance on Commonwealth Games projects as "ridiculously exaggerated" and promised that the government was taking every possible action to make the mega sporting event a success....
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Commonwealth Express arrives in Bangalore

Bangalore, Sep 2 (IANS) The Commonwealth Express, featuring rare CWG memorabilia, arrived here Thursday to afford Bangaloreans a glimpse of the history of the games....
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Four Indian wrestlers test positive, out of CWG squad

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Four wrestlers, who were part of the Commonwealth Games squad, have tested positive and the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) Thursday provisionally suspended them....
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US travel warning during CWG: Delhi Police tight-lipped

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) The Delhi Police Thursday remained tight-lipped and refused to comment on the US state department's warning to its citizens on travelling to India during the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games....
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53 Commonwealth nations, but 71 teams at Delhi Games

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Did you know there are 53 Commonwealth countries but 71 teams are participating in the 19th Commonwealth Games here? This is among the many interesting facts on the sporting jamboree that will take place Oct 3-14....
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Indian badminton team for CWG announced

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) A 10-member Indian badminton team for the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games was announced here Thursday....
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30 days to Games, Delhi races against time for spectacular show

By Rajeev Ranjan Dwivedi - - - - New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) The clock is ticking fast and furious to the 19th Commonwealth Games here Oct 3-14. As Delhi works away at a feverish pitch in the last lap, the missed deadlines, corruption allegations,...
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CWG lyricist fights criticism, says not reworking song

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) A.R. Rahman's theme song for the Commonwealth Games (CWG) "Jiyo Utho Badho Jeeto" has been widely panned as just average, but lyricist Mehboob defends his work and says people forget it's an anthem and not a commercial Bollywood song.

Games lane violators to be fined Rs.2,000

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Delhi traffic police Friday said a stiff fine of Rs.2,000 would be imposed on people entering the clearly marked Commonwealth Games lanes on city roads from Sep 20. The notification would be published by Sep 20.

Australian swimmer Leisel excited about Commonwealth Games

Sydney, Sep 3 (IANS) Champion swimmer Leisel Jones of Australia is more excited than apprehensive about competing in the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games because she feels that last minute work is not a new thing in big sporting events.

Games expenditure figure ridiculously exaggerated: Jaipal Reddy

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Urban Development Minister S. Jaipal Reddy Friday slammed reports of extravagance on Commonwealth Games projects as "ridiculously exaggerated" and promised that the government was taking every possible action to make the mega sporting event a success.

Commonwealth Express arrives in Bangalore

Bangalore, Sep 2 (IANS) The Commonwealth Express, featuring rare CWG memorabilia, arrived here Thursday to afford Bangaloreans a glimpse of the history of the games.

Four Indian wrestlers test positive, out of CWG squad

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Four wrestlers, who were part of the Commonwealth Games squad, have tested positive and the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) Thursday provisionally suspended them.

US travel warning during CWG: Delhi Police tight-lipped

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) The Delhi Police Thursday remained tight-lipped and refused to comment on the US state department's warning to its citizens on travelling to India during the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games.

53 Commonwealth nations, but 71 teams at Delhi Games

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Did you know there are 53 Commonwealth countries but 71 teams are participating in the 19th Commonwealth Games here? This is among the many interesting facts on the sporting jamboree that will take place Oct 3-14.

Indian badminton team for CWG announced

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) A 10-member Indian badminton team for the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games was announced here Thursday.

30 days to Games, Delhi races against time for spectacular show

By Rajeev Ranjan Dwivedi - - - - New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) The clock is ticking fast and furious to the 19th Commonwealth Games here Oct 3-14. As Delhi works away at a feverish pitch in the last lap, the missed deadlines, corruption allegations,