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Taapsee Pannu to play Mithali Raj in Indian captain's biopic 'Shabaash Mithu'

Indian women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj's life story would be given the cinematic treatment with Taapsee Pannu in the lead role.

4 days ago

Here's why the sports ministry nominated these 9 female athletes for Padma Awards

The nine female athletes have made India proud for a long time by achieving many feats in the past few years.

Sep 12, 2019

Indian sports fraternity mourns the death of former Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj

The former foreign minister was suffering health problems for quite some time due to which she opted out of the Lok Sabha elections 2019.

Aug 7, 2019

[Pics] Mary Kom rocks traditional outfit of her community, especially designed and named after her, in Parliament

In a great show of respect for her roots and tradition, the six-time world champion appeared at Parliament in her tribe's customary outfit.

Jun 26, 2019

5 reasons why sports biopics in India turn out to be usually disappointing for genuine sports lovers

We have seen many Bollywood sports biopics in recent times and more will come. But such films leave real sports fans disappointed for these reasons.

May 10, 2019

Olympics gold my dream, training hard for it: Mary Kom

Mary Kom won the world title in the 48kg category but for the Olympics, she will have to bulk up to the 51kg division.

Nov 28, 2018

Mary Kom wins record-breaking sixth gold medal at World Boxing Championships

Mary Kom became the first woman in the world to win six gold medals at the Women's World Boxing Championships as she beat Hannah Okata 5-0 in the final at New Delhi.

Nov 24, 2018

Mary Kom breaks world record at Women's World Boxing Championships; in contention for gold medal

While Mary Kom has guaranteed herself a record-breaking seventh medal at the world championships, three debutants from India have also qualified for the semi-finals.

Nov 21, 2018

Wish you happiness always: Rahul Gandhi tweets PM Modi on his 68th birthday

Prime Minister Modi will celebrate his birthday in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi.

Sep 17, 2018

Commonwealth Games 2018, Day 7 live: Shreyasi Singh wins double trap gold

Om Mitharval netted India a bronze medal in the men's 50m pistol finals, while Mary Kom advanced to the final of the 48kg women's boxing event.

Apr 11, 2018

Commonwealth Games 2018: Sindhu selected ahead of Saina, Mary as India's flag-bearer

The Indian Olympic Association had also considered Saina Nehwal and Mary Kom but went ahead with PV Sindhu. Read on for more.

Mar 24, 2018

Knockout blow for Boxing? Sweet science may not feature in Olympics again

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is absolutely disappointed with the working of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) of late.

Feb 5, 2018

Ankushita Boro: The girl who can be India's next Mary Kom

"Lack of proper tournaments did the rest to demotivate many youngsters like me..." says the 17-year-old Assamese boxer who won gold at the AIBA Youth Boxing World Championships 2017.

Dec 9, 2017

From Kashmiri stone-thrower to J&K women's football team captain: Bollywood filmmaker interested in biopic

The government has also played an important role in providing facilities for the youths of the state.

Dec 6, 2017

Mary Kom opens up on unfulfilled Olympic dream, the art of juggling multiple roles

The Olympic medallist also spoke about how she managed to make a comeback in 2017 even after people wrote her off.

Dec 4, 2017

Mary Kom, Shiksha cruise into quarters of Asian Boxing Championship

Mary Kom got the better of local star Diem Tri Tinh 4-1 in the 48kg category on Thursday, November 2.

Nov 3, 2017

Devi, Diva or She-Devil: An interesting survival guide for today's working woman | BOOK REVIEW

Sudha Menon's latest book, Devi, Diva or She-Devil: The Smart Career Woman's Survival Guide, is an exploration of the hurdles India's women professionals face.

Feb 9, 2017

Manipur Assembly elections 2017: Look who the BJP is tapping to be its trump card in the polls!

If the BJP manages to win Manipur, it will be heralded as the next step in the saffron party's agenda of a Congress-mukt Bharat

Jan 3, 2017

Vijender Singh vs Francis Cheka: Here are the greatest Indian boxers in history

The Bhiwani Boxing Club, over the years, has produced the best boxers from the country, including Vijender!

Dec 17, 2016

Indian boxing could get AIBA affiliation in December 2016; is hope rising again?

The Boxing Federation of India elected Spicejet chief Ajay Singh as its new president.

Sep 26, 2016