Saturday, January 4, 2014

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Pune rly station to get modern CCTV cameras

Posted: 04 Jan 2014 02:29 PM PST

The railway administration is set to expand its CCTV surveillance system to more railway stations in 2014, including Shivajinagar and Miraj.        

Rafael Nadal on form ahead of Aussie Open as Spaniard picks up Qatar title

Posted: 04 Jan 2014 02:26 PM PST

Rafael Nadal enjoyed the ideal preparation for the Australian Open as he beat Gael Monfils to win the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha.

Chennai Open Day 6: A tale of Aircel’s drive and Roger-Vasselin’s style

Posted: 04 Jan 2014 02:13 PM PST

Author : Musab Abid Edouard Roger-Vasselin doing the 'namaste' after his 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 victory over Marcel Granollers When attending any sporting encounter live, identifying the best seats in the house is not as easy a task as it sounds. One moment you may think the seats that give you a central, longitudinal view of […]

Nadal wins Qatar Open

Posted: 04 Jan 2014 01:58 PM PST

Rafael Nadal sent out an early warning as he beat Gael Monfils in the final of the Qatar Open in Doha on Saturday.

Good old politics is alive and 'kicking'

Posted: 04 Jan 2014 01:33 PM PST

Chennai, Jan. 4: Incurable political junkies anxious about the next fix of good old politicking need not despair just because the Aam Aadmi Party and kindred spirits have sworn to sterilise public life.

Madurai unit dissolution will not hit DMK’s chances: G. Thalapathi

Posted: 04 Jan 2014 01:21 PM PST

Party elections will be held soon, says DMK leader

From Holland with Bharatanatyam

Posted: 04 Jan 2014 01:21 PM PST

A seven-member dance troupe from the Netherlands and Suriname was in Chennai recently to perform Bharatanatyam at the Mamallapuram Dance festival. Five of them traced their ancestry to India. The...

Warming Up for Australian Open, Williams Beats Azarenka

Posted: 04 Jan 2014 12:52 PM PST

The most recent of Serena Williams's five titles in the year's first Grand Slam came in 2010, but she has now won 22 straight matches and has dominated her top rival, Victoria Azarenka.

St. Thomas Mount Metro station suffers delays

Posted: 04 Jan 2014 12:52 PM PST

St. Thomas Mount metro rail station, the biggest in the elevated corridor, and integrated with MRTS, will not be a part of the trial run nor will it be open for public use in the next six months a...

‘Clean’ stickers for Chennai's violation-free autos

Posted: 04 Jan 2014 12:51 PM PST

Police identify over 16,000 vehicles that have maintained clean records for 2 years

Sela falls short of semis in Chennai Open - Jerusalem Post

Posted: 04 Jan 2014 02:51 PM PST


Sela falls short of semis in Chennai Open
Jerusalem Post
Dudi Sela's hopes of reaching a first ATP Tour semifinal in almost two years were dashed on Friday following a 7-5, 6-7 (6), 6-0 loss to Edouard Roger-Vasselin in the quarterfinals of the Chennai Open in India. Sela, ranked No. 73 in the world, was playing in ...

Chennai Open: After beating Somdev Devvarman in round 1, 19-year-old R ... - Daily News & Analysis

Posted: 04 Jan 2014 02:41 PM PST


Daily News & Analysis

Chennai Open: After beating Somdev Devvarman in round 1, 19-year-old R ...
Daily News & Analysis
No, we aren't talking about any wild parties, but the 19-year-old's incredible win over Somdev Devvarman in his first ever ATP match in the first round of the ongoing Chennai Open. The Chennai lad, ranked 526th in the world, came from a set behind to defeat ...

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Wawrinka, Roger-Vasselin set up Chennai final - Tennis Magazine

Posted: 04 Jan 2014 02:02 PM PST


Wawrinka, Roger-Vasselin set up Chennai final
Tennis Magazine
CHENNAI, India (AP)—Stanislas Wawrinka and Edouard Roger-Vasselin registered hard-fought wins to set up the final of the Chennai Open on Saturday. Top-seeded Wawrinka saw a resurgent Vasek Pospisil of Canada concede their semifinal at 6-4, 5-5 ...

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French Test Awaits Wawrinka in Final - The New Indian Express

Posted: 04 Jan 2014 02:01 PM PST


French Test Awaits Wawrinka in Final
The New Indian Express
This will be their third meeting at an ATP tournament, and the second in Chennai, with both players having won a match each. While Wawrinka got the better of Roger-Vasselin the last time they played here in 2012, the Frenchman avenged his defeat by ...

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Roger-Vasselin Tough Opponent, Says Swiss Ace - The New Indian Express

Posted: 04 Jan 2014 02:01 PM PST


Roger-Vasselin Tough Opponent, Says Swiss Ace
The New Indian Express
Stanislas Wawrinka reached the Chennai Open final for the third time without fighting to the finish, thanks to Vasek Pospisil pulling out midway in the semifinals due to a back strain. He will meet Eduardo Roger-Vasselin in the final. The Swiss star was happy ...

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Paes Pulls Out of Davis Cup; Race Open - The New Indian Express

Posted: 04 Jan 2014 01:51 PM PST


The New Indian Express

Paes Pulls Out of Davis Cup; Race Open
The New Indian Express
Paes had hinted at not being available for the Davis Cup selection when he addressed the media during the Chennai Open recently. "Having one doubles specialist and three singles specialists is not a perfect team; you need to have players who deserve to ...

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Stanislas Wawrinka, Edouard Roger-Vasselin Reach Chennai Open Final - Indiatimes.com

Posted: 04 Jan 2014 01:44 PM PST


Indiatimes.com

Stanislas Wawrinka, Edouard Roger-Vasselin Reach Chennai Open Final
Indiatimes.com
CHENNAI: On the giant screen at the centre court of the SDAT stadium in the first semi-final between Marcel Granollers and Edouard Roger-Vasselin a young upstart was asked to spell Wawrinka. The kid got the 'Waw' part right but then fumbled. He had a ...

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Stanislas Wawrinka, Edouard Roger-Vasselin Reach Final Of Chennai Open - Indiatimes.com

Posted: 04 Jan 2014 01:30 PM PST


Indiatimes.com

Stanislas Wawrinka, Edouard Roger-Vasselin Reach Final Of Chennai Open
Indiatimes.com
CHENNAI: On the giant screen at the centre court of the SDAT stadium in the first semi-final between Marcel Granollers and Edouard Roger-Vasselin a young upstart was asked to spell Wawrinka. The kid got the 'Waw' part right but then fumbled. He had a ...

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Wawrinka, Roger-Vasselin set up Chennai Open final - Journal Review

Posted: 04 Jan 2014 01:25 PM PST


Wawrinka, Roger-Vasselin set up Chennai Open final
Journal Review
Wawrinka, Roger-Vasselin set up Chennai Open final. Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland plays a shot against Canada's Vasek Pospisil of Canada in the men's singles semifinal match at the ATP Chennai Open 2014 in Chennai, India, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014.

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Stanislas Wawrinka, Edouard Roger-Vasselin through to Chennai Open final - Sportal.com.au

Posted: 04 Jan 2014 01:08 PM PST


Stanislas Wawrinka, Edouard Roger-Vasselin through to Chennai Open final
Sportal.com.au
Stanislas Wawrinka eased into the final of the Chennai Open on Saturday as Vasek Pospisil retired from their semi-final clash. Top seed Wawrinka had taken the first set in relatively straightforward fashion, and was able to preserve some energy despite ...

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