Pak wants contingent to wear traditional dress at Oly opening

Last Updated: Friday, July 27, 2012, 11:53

Pakistan wants the country`s contingent to the London Olympics to wear the traditional shalwar-kameez for the opening ceremony.

Olympics: London gears up for grand opening spectacle

Last Updated: Friday, July 27, 2012, 10:29

London is all set to dazzle the world with a grand opening ceremony to launch the greatest show on earth.

London Olympics: Indian archers begin campaign at Lord’s today

Last Updated: Friday, July 27, 2012, 10:29

India could open their account in the London Olympics as early as Saturday as their archers are primed for their first ever Olympic medal where they begin their challenge on the morning of the opening ceremony here Friday.

Google doodles for London Olympics opening ceremony

Last Updated: Friday, July 27, 2012, 09:22

Internet giant Google joined the celebration with a London Olympics 2012 Doodle.

UK Olympics: Heathrow strike called off

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 18:05

The Public and Commercial Services union said the government had agreed to the creation of hundreds of new jobs.

Keep it a secret! Opening Ceremony rehearsal audience told

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 24, 2012, 23:45

Over 60,000 lucky people who were given a sneak preview of the Opening Ceremony at the Olympic stadium here have been sworn to secrecy by the organisers.

UK deploys 1,200 more troops to secure Olympics

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 24, 2012, 19:41

Around 11,000 personnel will be performing security duties at the Olympic venues across London and beyond during peak times.

Boxing champ Ali to lead host of stars in Olympics opening ceremony

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 24, 2012, 17:27

Boxing hero Muhammad Ali has been asked to lead a parade of sporting greats that will include David Beckham and distance running legend Haile Gebrselassie in the Olympics ceremony.

London Mayor Boris has a Bieber crop for Olympics opening

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 24, 2012, 00:07

Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, famed for his long and messy hair style, has gone for a Justin Bieber-style haircut ahead of the Olympics.

Beckham to take part in Olympics opening ceremony

Last Updated: Sunday, July 22, 2012, 17:24

David Beckham has been given a last minute call to take part in the Olympics opening ceremony to be watched by nearly four billion global audience, a gesture to thank him for helping to get the games to London.

Indian touch to Olympic arts in London

Last Updated: Thursday, July 19, 2012, 16:27

A handful of illustrious Indians have lent their creative touch to give the London Olympics some Indian touches.

London shortening Olympic ceremony to end on time

Last Updated: Thursday, July 19, 2012, 10:30

Danny Boyle has been forced to trim parts of the ceremony — including removal of a stunt bike sequence — to make sure the show finishes on time and spectators can get home before public transportation shuts down.