Designers have always been inspired by India’s rich history of fashion with bright Bollywood colors, exotic saris, elegant embroidery and stunning jewelry. Chanel, for example, launched its 2012 Paris-Bombay Collection in December of 2011 and Hermès put out a limited-edition line of saris , drawing the world’s attention to the glamor and glitz of India.

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INDIANAPOLIS — There was no perfect season on the line this time, but the New York Giants did it again to Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots . Quarterback Eli Manning engineered the big drive in crunch time when the Giants needed it and New York beat the Patriots, 21-17 , on Sunday night at Lucas Oil Stadium in another down-to-the-wire Super Bowl between these rivals. Read full article > >

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Super Bowl 2012: Giants beat Patriots 21-17 in a heartstopping repeat of 2008 title game

Seven England players and Ireland batsman Kevin O’Brien fail to attract bids at the Indian Premier League auction.

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A self-described “Jewish Indiana Jones” who claimed to have travelled the world to rescue holy Torahs scrolls pleads guilty to fraud at a New York court.

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‘Jewish Indiana Jones’ admits lie

INDIANAPOLIS — In an era of pro football specialization, when long snappers and kickoff specialists can claim full-time spots on NFL rosters, Julian Edelman is likely to play on offense, defense and special teams for the New England Patriots before Sunday’s Super Bowl is over. Read full article > >

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Rep. Dan Burton (R-Ind.), who has faced a series of primary challenges in recent years, has decided not to seek a 16th term this year. Burton , who began his congressional career in the 1960s, told members of the Indiana House on Tuesday that he’ll serve out his term but not run again, the Associated Press reported . The 73-year-old didn’t elaborate on his decision during his brief address to lawmakers, but he told reporters beforehand that he was resigning because of family health issues. Read full article > >

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Starbucks, the popular American coffee retailer, plans to open its first store in India in September through a joint venture with Tata Global Beverages.

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Starbucks Plans to Begin Populating India at Last

Chuck Pagano, defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens , has been named head coach of the Indianapolis Colts . Pagano, 51, coached the Ravens’ secondary for three seasons before taking over as defensive coordinator in 2011. He has coached in Oakland and Cleveland. The news was first reported by Pro Football Talk and the team made the announcement late this afternoon. Read full article > >

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India’s highest court says that Vodafone is not liable for taxes and penalties amounting to $4.4bn (£2.8bn) in back taxes and penalties.

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Author Salman Rushdie withdraws from India’s biggest literary festival, saying he feared assassination after protests by leading Muslim clerics.

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The Royal Navy has captured 13 Somali pirates after boarding a dhow in the Indian Ocean, the Ministry of Defence says, as part of a Nato-led operation.

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Piece by piece, the curls of wood have fallen from the ancient log to the floor at David A. Boxley’s feet. Little by little, his adze and knife have carved from the fragrant cedar the image of the eagle, who was saved by the young Indian; the chief whose village was, in turn, saved by the eagle; and the people, who were spared by the cycle of good deeds. Read full article > >

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Museum gets totem pole newly carved in ancient wood

While much of the conversation about the Super Bowl favorites focuses on the four teams with first-round byes — the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers in the NFC and the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens in the AFC — recent history suggests there’s a good chance that one of the eight clubs playing in this weekend’s first round of the NFL playoffs could end up celebrating on the field next month in Indianapolis. Read full article > >

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Captain Michael Clarke scores the first triple century at the Sydney Cricket Ground as Australia continue to dominate the second Test against India.

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The family of murdered Indian student, Anuj Bidve, leaves the city of Pune for Britain to bring back his body.

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