Finnish minister to boycott Sochi opening ceremony

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 16:15

Finland`s sports and culture minister will boycott the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Sochi next month due to concerns over Russia`s human rights violations.

Opening ceremony of Chinese National Games economized

Last Updated: Sunday, September 1, 2013, 18:40

The opening ceremony of China`s National Games has reportedly been showcased in a more economical style than previous ceremonies by staging it in the daytime for the first time in 26 years, in a move to save on lighting and fireworks.

China to cut costs during National Games

Last Updated: Saturday, July 6, 2013, 14:21

No pop stars, and no firework display. Organisers of the 12th Chinese National Games have pledged to deliver the opening ceremony in a frugal manner.

IPL 2013 Opening Ceremony: Shah Rukh Khan steals the show!

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 20:03

Every year, every die hard cricket fan waits with bated breath to watch the most glamorous, spectacular and nail-biting action in the universal favourite Indian Premier League (IPL) that brings together hand picked cricket talents from all around the world playing hard to emerge the best of the lot.

Media left in lurch in IPL opening ceremony

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 23:52

The dazzling IPL 2013 opening ceremony might have enthralled the Kolkata crowd today, but inadequate media facilities stumped hordes of scribes gathered from across the country.

IPL-6 kicks off in typical Bollywood style

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 23:45

The `City of Joy` opened its heart to the cricket world as a dazzling Bollywood-style opening ceremony kicked off the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here today, with American rapper Pitbull and superstar Shah Rukh Khan stealing the limelight.

Shah Rukh Khan promises unprecedented IPL opening show

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 08:28

Promising to give a spectacular opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League in Kolkata Tuesday, Shah Rukh Khan said it would be an unprecedented experience for the country.

IPL 2013: Let the games begin

Last Updated: Monday, April 1, 2013, 19:40

The Indian Premier League 2013 has come about and the latest edition of the T20 cricket competition is about to kick in. The opening ceremony is scheduled to be held on April 2 and the first match between the Delhi Daredevils and the Kolkata Knight Riders, will be played on April 3 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Shah Rukh Khan promises "never-seen-before" opening ceremony of IPL 6

Last Updated: Monday, April 1, 2013, 18:20

SRK - Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner - today promised a "spectacular and never-seen-before" opening ceremony of the IPL 6 to be held at the Salt Lake stadium tomorrow.

IPL 6 Opening: The Shah Rukh Khan-Jennifer Lopez mess!

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 12:19

It had earlier been reported that actor-singer Jennifer Lopez would be performing at the opening ceremony of the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on April 2, 2013.

Danny Boyle almost quit Olympics` Opening Ceremony over `penny-pinching`

Last Updated: Monday, March 18, 2013, 14:10

Danny Boyle has said that he was so angered by the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games` (LOCOG) cost-cutting that he had to use threats to leave and was "unbelievably unpleasant" in order to get his way.

HIL begins with glittering ceremony

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 15, 2013, 08:13

The inaugural Hockey India League (HIL), aimed at improving the state of the nation`s national game, began with a dazzling opening ceremony here Monday. However, the event at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium failed to attract a sizeable crowd.