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Davis Cup squad | Rebels back in AITA fold? Headlines Today
All India Tennis Association selectors names the Davis Cup squad for next month's tie against Indonesia in the Asia Oceania group. Rebel players such as Somdev Devvarman, Yuki Bhamri and Sanam Singh have been named in the squad. Leander Paes retains his place,...8:28
Interview | Vijay Amritraj Headlines Today
Catch what former Indian tennis player Vijay Amritraj has to say about the AITA controversy and rebel players.1:00
Davis Cup | Leander Paes to take on S Korea Captain News
Stating that the game is bigger than personal rivalry, ace tennis star Leander Paes, gears up to face South Korea in the Davis Cup today. He also asked his teammates to keep their nerves and not get hassled or intimidated.2:48
Leander Paes acting debut today Times Now
Tennis star Leander Paes will be seen on the silver screen today as his debut film 'Rajdhani Express' releases today. Paes, who is quite serious about his acting career as well, says the film is a drama thriller and his character 'Keshav' is a tough one in the...1:25
Release of Leander Paes's 'Rajdhani Express' JAIHIND TV
Tennis ace Leander Paes makes his Bollywood debut with 'Rajdhani Express', which releases on January 4. It will however, have to compete with 'Table No 21' and 'Dehradun Diary' which are also releasing over the same weekend.2:10
Young players take on AITA Times Now
Now it is the turn of junior players to take on All India Tennis Association. Demanding changes in the system, junior players call for transparency and equal treatment as the same way as the likes of Leander and Bhupathi. Bopanna and Bhupathi has backed youngs...21:05
Best sporting moments of 2012 Headlines Today
Catch all the finest sporting moments from around the world in 2012. Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, MC Mary Kom, Sushil Kumar, Gagan Narang, Saina Nehwal, Vijay Kumar, Yogeshwar Dutt, Leander Paes and Sania Mirza were some of the sports 'superstars' who brough...3:30
Tennis star in Hindi film 'Rajdhani Express' TV9 AP
Tennis player Leander Paes, who has won 13 Grand Slam titles and 51 career titles, is making his acting debut in the Hindi film 'Rajdhani Express'. It is a socio-political thriller that also stars Sayali Bhagat, Jimmy Shergill and Mukesh Rishi, and in which Pa...5:28
Leander Paes to debut in Rajdhani Express India TV
Indian tennis star Leander Paes is all set to make his Bollywood début on January 4th. He is starring in a film called Rajdhani Express, produced and directed by Ashok Kohli. Paes said that he had always wanted to act since 1996 and now finally his dream has ...0:37
Leander Paes onboard Rajdhani Express Times Now
Tennis star Leander Paes stars in a mystery movie 'Rajdhani Express' much to the surprise of several fans. The official trailer has Paes with actor Jimmy Shergill and is touted to be a socio-political drama. Catch the official trailer here.24:38
Frankly Speaking | Mahesh Bhupathi Times Now
Tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi opens up about how AITA misled the country during the London Olympics and made his war for justice sound an ego battle. He also says that Anil Khanna-led AITA is bad for the future of Indian tennis.29:48
Mahesh Bhupathi announces war with the AITA Times Now
Clearly hurt by the two-year ban imposed on him, Indian tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi launches an all-out attack against the AITA. Mahesh accuses the Indian tennis governing body of stooping to a 'divide-and-rule' policy. Slamming AITA President Anil Khanna's 'd...29:25
AITA has consistently blocked my way: Bhupathi Headlines Today
An angry Mahesh Bhupathi lashed out at the All India Tennis Association (IATA), saying he is upset at being termed a traitor and is considering legal options. He also slammed the tennis association, and especially its chief Anil Khanna, by saying that his dirt...2:23
Roddick, Federer out; Sharapova, Serena win Times Now
Leander Paes and his men's doubles partner Radek Stepanek storm into the semi-finals of the US Open with a straight sets victory over Knowle and Polasek, winning 6-2, 6-4 in the quarter-finals. Meanwhile, former Grand Slam champion Andy Roddick calls curtains ...0:46
Mixed results for India at the US Open 2012 Headlines Today
India had a mixed day at Flushing Meadows in the men's and women's doubles segments of the 2012 US Open. Leander Paes and his partner Stepanek opened with a victory, defeating German pair D Brown and Christopher Kas in straight sets. Meanwhile, Mahesh Bhupath...6:36
AITA dumps Paes, Bhupathi, Somdev and Bopanna Headlines Today
Shocking news coming in from the realm of Indian tennis, the AITA has dumped all four of India's top male tennis athletes for the upcoming Davis Cup selections. The Indian Tennis Association has banned Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna, despite their availabil...3:19
Bhupathi-Bopanna banned from Davis Cup team Headlines Today
In what is being viewed as a double-whammy for Indian tennis, Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna have been banned from the Davis Cup selections. An unhappy Leander Paes has also ruled himself out of the competition. Paes is allegedly unhappy over the treatment ...7:28
India's Olympic campaign not over yet Times Now
After losing a fighting battle to World No. 1 Wang Yihan, Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal will now play World No.2 Xin Wang for the bronze. The nation hopes that the badminton star is able to overcome the Chinese jinx. Meanwhile, Indian 3000 metre steeplechase na...2:34
Sania-Paes enter quarter-finals Headlines Today
Tennis mixed doubles pair Sania Mirza and Leander Paes beat the Serbian pair Ivanovic and Zimonjic to storm into the quarter-finals. They will play against Victoria Azarenka and Max Mirnyi of Belarus in the quarter-finals.6:31
Paes-Sania in Olympic quarterfinals Times Now
Leander Paes-Sania Mirza enter the Olympic mixed doubles quarterfinals. They face top seeds Mirnyi and Azarenka in the quarterfinal.1:28
Paes-Vishnu crash out of Olympics Headlines Today
Indian pair Leander Paes and Vishuvardhan lose to French opponents in the men's doubles tournament and end their Olympic dream. Paes however will be seen again with Sania Mirza in the mixed doubles tournament.3:47
Paes-Vardhan bows out after a brave fight Times Now
Indian Tennis pair Leander Paes and Vishnu Vardhan put up a brave fight before losing to second seeds Michael Llodra and Jo-Wilfred Tsonga of France. India's hope for a medal in Tennis now rests on the mixed doubles pair of Leander Paes and Sania Mirza. Meanwh...9:25
Mahesh-Bopanna crash out Times Now
Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna lose to Benneteau and Gasquet of France in the second straight set, crashing out of the London Olympics. This failure comes as a huge blow, especially after all that fiasco at the AITA for team selection.21:18
London Olympics | Day 4 round-up Headlines Today
Tennis and badminton stars seem to be right on track at the London Olympics 2012. After the controversial decision on Sumit Sangwan, boxers Devendro Singh and Manoj Kumar gear up to take the Games by a storm.0:43
Paes-Vishnu keep Olympic medal hopes alive Headlines Today
Leander Paes and Vishnu vardhan put up a spirited performance to see off Robin Haase and Jean-Julien Rojer in the first round of the men's doubles event. The unseeded Indian duo claimed the first set in a tiebreak, but the Dutch pair came back stronger to win ...3:32
Sania Mirza aims podium finish Times Now
Sania Mirza, who is paired with Leander Paes in the mixed doubles, remarks that she is confident of winning a medal for the nation in the London Olympics 2012. She further says that representing the country brings out the best performance in her.9:35
Sania determined to win a medal Times Now
Ace tennis player Sania Mirza gears up for the Olympics and says that she is determined to win a medal for India. She also talks about Leander Peas' game and how tennis squad would perform this Olympic season.19:54
Five medal hopefuls at the Olympics Times Now
The special Olympic games panel at Times Now debate on the five athletes who will definitely come back home with a medal. Some of the names include Saina Nehwal, Deepika Kumari, and Gagan Narang. Also catch a glimpse of the Olympic games village in London.41:53
Will this be India's best Olympic games ever? Times Now
London gets ready to host its third Olympic games, and India gears up and aims for some gold. Will this be India's best Olympic games ever? Have we chosen the right sportsmen for the games? Do we really have hope for winning some gold? Listen to a panel of exp...18:41
Leander Paes ready to give his best at Olympics Times Now
Indian Tennis legend Leander Paes says that it is an honour to represent the country in the London Olympics 2012. This is the Tennis star's 6th Olympics and he is all set and ready to bag gold at the Olympics. Sania Mirza who is competing in her 2nd Olympic ga...13:41
London Olympics | Meet the stars Times Now
From humble beginnings to becoming India's only hope, listen to several sportsmen narrating their story and journey to the London Olympics. Boxers, shuttlers, tennis stars, and wrestlers, with a determined focus to win a few medals for India, talk about their ...2:22
Olympic champ Leander hopes to repeat history Headlines Today
Tennis is one of our top prospects for an Olympic medal, and who better to lead the pack than one who already knows what it feels like to be an Olympic champion. Listen in to ace tennis star, Leander talk about his preparations for the Games. Banking on his re...2:09
Paes gears up for his 6th Olympics Times Now
Indian Tennis star Leander Paes says that he is looking forward to his 6th Olympics. The Tennis legend further says that he is all ready to bag gold at the London Olympics 2012. Paes will be playing the men's doubles with Vishnu Vardhan and mixed doubles with ...6:29
Bhupathi all set for London Olympics Headlines Today
Ace tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi talks about the sport and how much the controversy has affected his game. He also talks about playing with Sania Mirza and about his strategies for the London Olympics.2:02
Wrestler Sushil Kumar to be flag-bearer at London Times Now
India's top wrestler Sushil Kumar has been selected as the flag-bearer at the 2012 London Olympics. Sushil will lead the Indian contingent in the opening ceremony on July 27 - a huge honour for the Beijing Olympics bronze medalist. Sushil now joins the likes o...2:50
IOA issues show cause notice to AITA Headlines Today
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has sent a show cause notice to All India Tennis Association (AITA) for including Sania Mirza's mother Naseema Mirza in the official contingent for the London Olympics 2012. The decision to include Naseema in the team was alleg...6:22
Sania speaks out | July 9, 2012 Headlines Today
Centrestage | Tennis star Sania Mirza, in her first interview after the tennis row talks about how the controversy affected her and the game. She says that she has left the tennis row behind her and her only focus now is on winning a medal for India at the Lon...15:17
Controversy did not do any good: Sania Mirza Times Now
Tennis star Sania Mirza, in her first interview after the tennis row talks about how the controversy affected her and the game. She says that even though she made a lot of comments on the selection process, she would like to leave the negativity behind and foc...6:30
Leander's turn to hit back Times Now
Tennis star Leander Paes confirms that he will indeed be playing for India at the London Olympics. He also says that he will not let petty politics get in the way of playing for the country at an international arena. The tennis row and 'games being played with...3:10
Leander takes a dig at Bhupathi Times Now
Tennis star Leander Paes confirms that he will partner Vishuvardhan at the London Olympics and play for India. He also says that he will not let petty politics get in the way of his sixth Olympic dream. The tennis row and 'games being played within games' is v...6:18
Will play, but games played within games: Paes Times Now
Leander Paes breaks his silence. He confirms his participation in Olympics with Vishnu Vardhan, who is ranked 209 in doubles. But Leander launches a scathing attack on on Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza. Leander says he is to play sport, not politics. Take a l...18:13
Is Sania being used as 'bait'? | June 27, 2012 Times Now
Newshour | In an explosive letter, Sania Mirza accuses the AITA of chauvinism. Is she not too off-the-mark when she says that? Or is the tennis board justified in asked her to stop bickering and start playing for the country?2:44
IOA lashes out at Sania Mirza Headlines Today
IOA president VK Malhotra slams Sania Mirza by saying that this is not the time for bickering and that the players should concentrate on winning medals. This comment comes after AITA slams Sania Mirza's comments on male chauvinism during the selection process.4:11
AITA appeals to an angry Sania Headlines Today
In a strongly worded letter, Sania Mirza had accused the AITA of using her as bait and of not having consulted her before pairing her up with tennis ace Leander Paes. In response, the AITA appealed to her to stop fighting and going public with her concerns.2:14
Yuki hits out at AITA's selection Headlines Today
Yuki Bhambri criticizes AITA's decision of choosing the Sania-Lee pair for the mixed doubles selection while the Sania-Hesh pair is more formidable. He also says that the selection process cannot get murkier or worse than this. AITA allegedly offered the mixed...6:02
Olympic Association hits out at AITA Headlines Today
The Indian Olympic Association slams the AITA for 'bending over backwards' and appeasing player egos rather than making an informed decision. The IOA slams the board and the Ministers who got involved in the selection process.3:32
Lee-Hesh issue | AITA setting wrong precedent? Times Now
AITA's decision to send two Men's doubles teams for the London Olympics has raised questions over whether it set a wrong precedent for other sports' associations. There is also talk about disciplinary actions against the players. Has the country lost out on a ...24:12
Did AITA do the right thing? | June 21, 2012 Times Now
Newshour | The All India Tennis Association (AITA) decision to pick up two teams raises the question by promoting the egos of players has the sports body sent a wrong message? Are egos of players more important than the discipline and the possibility of winnin...2:52
AITA confirms Paes and Sania play mixed doubles Times Now
All India Tennis Association (AITA) president Anil Khanna has assured Leander Paes that Sania Mirza will partner him in the mixed doubles. Sources close to Paes ask what guarantee is there when he reaches London for the Olympics Sania Mirza will back out and d...10:04
Is India's Olympic medal at risk? | June 21, 2012 Headlines Today
Newsnight | Is politics creeping into Indian sport at the cost of excellence? Should Leander withdraw from the Olympics? Should players abide by AITA? Is India's medal at risk with AITA's decision?9:30
AITA announces Olympics Team Times Now
All Indian Tennis Association (AITA) president Anil Khanna announces the Tennis team for the London Olympics. According to the compromise formula worked out by the AITA Mahesh Bhupathi gets his wish to partner Rohan Bopanna in the doubles, while Leander Paes ...3:06
Happy with AITA decision, says Mahesh Times Now
Indian Tennis legend Mahesh Bhupathi says that he is happy with the decision of All Indian Tennis Association (AITA) to send two teams for the London Olympics. He refused to comment on Leander Paes who is considering whether or not to play pairing with Vishnu ...3:45
AITA to send two teams to Olympics Headlines Today
The All India Tennis Association takes a decision to send two teams representing India at the London Olympics 2012. Mahesh Bhupathi had earlier refused to pair with Leander Paes as they shared no camaraderie. Paes on the other hand did not want to pair with a ...27:32
Will AITA show some spine now? | June 20, 2012 Times Now
Newshour | Leander Paes has served up a threat to the All Indian Tennis Association (AITA) saying that he will pull out from the Olympics if he is paired up with a junior player. Despite the bitter war he has expressed his willingness to play with Mahesh Bhupa...7:52
Paes rejects swap deal calling it unacceptable Times Now
Sources close to Leander Paes reveal that the Tennis legend has rejected the swap deal proposed to him which suggested that he partners with Vishnu Vardhan in doubles and and allow Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna play as a team. While Paes steps down his pos...7:29
Vece Paes reacts to his son's threat Times Now
Reacting to the the decision of Leander Paes to pull out from Olympics if he is made to pair with younger players, his father Vece Paes says that the decision is sad. In a letter to the All India Tennis Association (AITA), Leander Paes says he will not team up...4:25
Paes writes to AITA threatening to withdraw Headlines Today
In the latest Tennis deadlock over the London Olympics, Leander Paes has rejected AITA's offer of playing with Vishnu Vardhan. He has also written to the AITA saying it would be unfair for him to play with a lower ranking player and would prefer to withdraw.8:45
Paes threatens to withdraw from Olympics Times Now
In a letter to the All India Tennis Association (AITA), Leander Paes says he will not team up with a junior partner for the Olympics men's doubles, but is willing to partner with Saina Mirza for the mixed doubles. He threatens to pull out of the Olympics team ...27:56
Paes threatens to pull out of Olympics Times Now
In a letter to the AITA, Leander Paes says he will not team up with a junior partner for the Olympics men's doubles, but is willing to partner with Saina Mirza for the mixed doubles.10:07
Paes rejects AITA offer, won't play with Vardhan Headlines Today
In the latest Tennis deadlock over the London Olympics, Leander Paes has rejected AITA's offer of playing with Vishnu Vardhan. Sania Mirza is also being used as a bargaining chip for the Mixed Doubles to appease Leander.2:55
AITA fails to break deadlock Times Now
All Indian Tennis Association (AITA) has failed to break the deadlock and the decision on naming the men's doubles team for the Olympics has been deferred. AITA has been unsuccessful in convincing Leander Paes to pair with a junior player for the Olympics whil...2:14
Lee-Hesh mess | AITA decision today Times Now
The All India Tennis Association (AITA) is meeting today to finalise the teams for the London Olympics. The two probable teams are Leander Paes & Vishnu Vardhan and Mahesh Bhupathi & Rohan Bopanna.2:16
Not an easy task to find solution: AITA Times Now
The All India Tennis Association (AITA) fails to comes up with a solution on India's Olympic team for tennis. Even as the marathon five hour meeting of the AITA officials ended, no feasible solution can be seen on the table.21:29
Indian sport's biggest fall | June 18, 2012 Times Now
Newshour | The recent controversy in the Indian Sports involving two Tennis Legends raises many questions. Is Rohan Bopanna is responsible for the split between Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi? Is the All India Tennis Association (AITA) taking a 'holier than ...4:00
Malhotra asks AITA to send best team for Olympics Times Now
In the wake of the controversy involving Tennis legends Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes, acting president of Indian Olympics Association (IOA) VK Malhotra asks the All India Tennis Association (AITA) to send the best team for the London Olympics. He further a...8:05
'Meaningless to pair Paes with younger player' Times Now
Leander Paes' father Dr Vece Paes remarks that there is no point in pairing Paes with a younger player and he hopes that either Mahesh Bhupathi or Rohan Bopanna will relent and put an end to the crisis. He further remarks that by refusing to play with Paes, th...3:56
AITA should take a final call, says Maken Times Now
Sports Minister Ajay Maken in an exclusive interview with Times Now says that the Sports Ministry is not part of the selection process and the All India Tennis Association (AITA) should exercise the five options that it has given to the Ministry to the best of...27:49
Stop fighting, start playing | June 18,2012 Times Now
Newshour | The fight between two Tennis legends Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes has saddened sports lovers. Mahesh Bhupathi accuses Leander Paes of lying to him on several occasions and refuses to partner with him in the London Olympics. It is time that they...21:14
India first, not egos | June 18, 2012 Headlines Today
Centrestage | The ugly fight between Tennis legends Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes has saddened Tennis enthusiasts. Mahesh Bhupathi accuses Leander Paes of lying to him on several occasions and refuses to partner with him in the London Olympics. Despite the ...7:57
Bhupathi hits out at Paes Times Now
Indian tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi hits out at his former partner Leander Paes in an exclusive interview to Times Now saying that he has made their relationship a laughing stock. He further says that the relationship between the two has fallen down to the po...0:55
In official letter, Mahesh refuses to partner Paes Headlines Today
Indian tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi has written an official letter to All India Tennis Association, expressing his unwillingness to team up with Leander Paes in the men's doubles at the London Olympics. Sources reveal that Bhupathi feels that he can't let dow...2:33
AITA hits back at Bhupathi Times Now
The All India Tennis Association hits back at tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi and denies any favoritism shown during the selection of the Olympic team. AITA also says that the best team will go to the Olympics and the team will definitely have Leander Paes.1:57
Selection process is fair and transparent: AITA Headlines Today
AITA says that Mahesh Bhupathi must behave more maturely and that nobody can ignore the immense amount of talent that Leander Paes has. He also said that it is not enough to have chemistry but also have enough skill sets to play on the field.4:00
Bhupathi slams AITA Headlines Today
Indian tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi slams the All India Tennis Association, AITA's decision to pair him up with Leander Paes for the London Olympics. He says that there is no chance that the pair can win a medal for India because there is absolutely no camarade...3:25
Bhupathi calls Paes 'backstabber' Times Now
Slamming AITA's decision to pair Leander Paes with Mahesh Bhupathi, the latter says that he shares no camaraderie with Paes. He also states that he is very surprised with the decision because the doubles team, consisting of Bopanna and Bhupathi, were the 'auto...4:36
Bhupathi-Paes fallout sours Indian Olympic dream Headlines Today
Mahesh Bhupathi confirms that the All India Tennis Association has asked him to play with Leander Paes at the Olympics, an offer which he has emphatically turned down. Mahesh Bhupathi now wants the government to intervene and ensure that Rohan Bopanna is field...4:36
AITA backs Paes for Olympics, Hesh-Bopanna adamant Headlines Today
The All India Tennis Association turns down Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna's demand to field two Indian teams at the Olympics. The AITA insists that only one team will represent the country and one of the two players on that team will be Leander Paes. Mahes...1:29
Bhupathi refuses to partner Paes Times Now
Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna are set to face the axe for insisting on playing as a team as the All India Tennis Association selection committee will send just one combination for the Olympics men's doubles event with Leander Paes being the first choice. A...1:56
Paes ready for French Open Headlines Today
Tennis legend Leander Paes remarks that he is all geared up for the French Open.2:57
Fashion campaigns against human trafficking at WIFW Times Now
Apart from glamour quotient, designers on the day 3 of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week takes up the issue of human trafficking.4:41
Leander Paes completes career Grand Slam in doubles Headlines Today
Leander Paes clinched his first men's doubles title at the Australian Open and in the process, completed a career Grand Slam in doubles.18:33
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