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Barack Obama Links US Olympic Success To Genetic Diversity
President Barack Obama linked US Olympic prowess to the country's racial and ethnic diversity Wednesday, as he urged young Southeast Asians to support inclusive societies.
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Sachin Tendulkar Presents BMW Cars to PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik, Dipa Karmakar and P. Gopichand
Sachin Tendulkar, the Indian batting legend presented the BMW cars to PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik, Dipa Karmakar and Pullela Gopichand in light of their performance at the recently concluded 2016 Rio Olympics.
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PM Narendra Modi Wishes Olympic Contingent, Congratulates Host Nation Brazil
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today wished the Indian contingent for giving their best at the Rio Olympics and also congratulated the host nation Brazil for hosting a memorable Games.
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Time, Effort And Money Help South Korea Rule Obscure Sports
South Korea's women won the Olympic team archery title - for the eighth time in a row. Jin Jong-oh, meanwhile, took gold in the men's 50-meter pistol in Rio de Janeiro - for the third straight games.
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Rio Taxi Drivers Plan Strike Over Uber During Olympics
Taxi drivers in Rio de Janeiro are planning a demonstration today morning in the immediate vicinity of the Olympic Park to protest the use of ride-sharing program Uber.
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Gymnast Dipa Karmakar's Coach Now Having Sleepless Nights
When Bisweshwar Nandi caught his first glimpse of the Olympic rings after touching down in Rio with his gymnastics protege Dipa Karmakar, he felt an instant surge of adrenaline.
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Why Does Michael Phelps Have Purple Spots On His Back?
After the American men's 4x100-meter relay team won gold, Michael Phelps reached down to help anchorman Nathan Adrian out of the pool.
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Pope Francis Urges Rio Athletes To 'Fight The Good Fight'
Pope Francis today urged athletes heading to the Rio Olympics to fight the "good fight", aiming not for medals but solidarity in a world "sick with cruelty".
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Ahead of Rio Olympics, Twitter Chants #RuknaNahiHai and #iAmTeamIndia
Just days ahead of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, two videos trended on social media.
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Nothing is Impossible, A R Rahman Tells Team India in Inspiring Note
Team India will soon be Rio-bound for the Olympics and they take with them a special message from composer A R Rahman, one of the four goodwill ambassadors appointed by the Indian Olympic Association.
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Olympic Games Limited Edition Launched
The new Limited Edition Galaxy S7 Edge will be available in Brazil, China, Germany, Korea, and the US.
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Labour Laws Broken During Construction of 2016 Rio Olympic Venues, says Brazil Government
Brazil's Labour Ministry has said several violations of labour laws have taken place during the construction of venues and athletes village for 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
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Barack Obama Links US Olympic Success To Genetic Diversity
President Barack Obama linked US Olympic prowess to the country's racial and ethnic diversity Wednesday, as he urged young Southeast Asians to support inclusive societies.
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Sachin Tendulkar Presents BMW Cars to PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik, Dipa Karmakar and P. Gopichand
Sachin Tendulkar, the Indian batting legend presented the BMW cars to PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik, Dipa Karmakar and Pullela Gopichand in light of their performance at the recently concluded 2016 Rio Olympics.
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PM Narendra Modi Wishes Olympic Contingent, Congratulates Host Nation Brazil
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today wished the Indian contingent for giving their best at the Rio Olympics and also congratulated the host nation Brazil for hosting a memorable Games.
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Time, Effort And Money Help South Korea Rule Obscure Sports
South Korea's women won the Olympic team archery title - for the eighth time in a row. Jin Jong-oh, meanwhile, took gold in the men's 50-meter pistol in Rio de Janeiro - for the third straight games.
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Rio Taxi Drivers Plan Strike Over Uber During Olympics
Taxi drivers in Rio de Janeiro are planning a demonstration today morning in the immediate vicinity of the Olympic Park to protest the use of ride-sharing program Uber.
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Gymnast Dipa Karmakar's Coach Now Having Sleepless Nights
When Bisweshwar Nandi caught his first glimpse of the Olympic rings after touching down in Rio with his gymnastics protege Dipa Karmakar, he felt an instant surge of adrenaline.
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Why Does Michael Phelps Have Purple Spots On His Back?
After the American men's 4x100-meter relay team won gold, Michael Phelps reached down to help anchorman Nathan Adrian out of the pool.
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Pope Francis Urges Rio Athletes To 'Fight The Good Fight'
Pope Francis today urged athletes heading to the Rio Olympics to fight the "good fight", aiming not for medals but solidarity in a world "sick with cruelty".
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Ahead of Rio Olympics, Twitter Chants #RuknaNahiHai and #iAmTeamIndia
Just days ahead of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, two videos trended on social media.
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Nothing is Impossible, A R Rahman Tells Team India in Inspiring Note
Team India will soon be Rio-bound for the Olympics and they take with them a special message from composer A R Rahman, one of the four goodwill ambassadors appointed by the Indian Olympic Association.
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Olympic Games Limited Edition Launched
The new Limited Edition Galaxy S7 Edge will be available in Brazil, China, Germany, Korea, and the US.
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Labour Laws Broken During Construction of 2016 Rio Olympic Venues, says Brazil Government
Brazil's Labour Ministry has said several violations of labour laws have taken place during the construction of venues and athletes village for 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
