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Balika Vadhu's Avika Gor Gets Married

Balika Vadhu's Avika Gor Gets Married

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Avika Gor wed longtime boyfriend, Milind Chandwani on the sets of their reality show, Pati Patni Aur Panga.

Antim grabs second World Championship medal!

Antim grabs second World Championship medal!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Mixing strong defence with measured attack, young wrestler Antim Panghal won her second World Championship medal with a dominating 9-1 victory over U-23 World Champion Emma Jonna Denise Malmgren in the bronze play-off in Zagreb on Thursday, ensuring that the Indian contingent won't return empty-handed from the Croatian capital.

Wrestling does not frighten Geeta Phogat. THIS does...

Wrestling does not frighten Geeta Phogat. THIS does...

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

The Commonwealth gold medallist said that women must focus on developing their inner strength.

Geeta Phogat's baby makes akhara debut

Geeta Phogat's baby makes akhara debut

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Arjun is 10 months old.

Wrestler Geeta Phogat blessed with baby boy

Wrestler Geeta Phogat blessed with baby boy

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

India's wrestler Geeta Phogat and her husband Pawan Kumar welcomed a baby boy on Tuesday. The 31-year-old Commonwealth Games gold medallist shared a picture of her baby on Twitter, seeking everyone's love and blessings.

Celebrity Couples Take Panga On OTT

Celebrity Couples Take Panga On OTT

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

John Abraham releases his long delayed Tehran on OTT. Naveen Kasturia and Pratik Gandhi star in spy thrillers...

PHOTOS: Aamir Khan the star attraction at Geeta Phogat's wedding

PHOTOS: Aamir Khan the star attraction at Geeta Phogat's wedding

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan was the centre of attraction as stars descended at the wedding ceremony of Olympian wrestlers Geeta Phogat and fellow wrestler Pawan Kumar, on Sunday.

#WinnersDoThis: Geeta Phogat's 'muqaddar ka sikandar' moment

#WinnersDoThis: Geeta Phogat's 'muqaddar ka sikandar' moment

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

In this series, we bring you your weekly shot of wisdom from super achievers.

Lost focus due to injury, movie: Geeta Phogat

Lost focus due to injury, movie: Geeta Phogat

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Geeta and Babita Phogat, both Commonwealth Games medallists became household names after their life story was brought alive on the silver screen through the blockbuster 'Dangal'.

Fit-again Geeta Phogat ready to Dangal in Pro Wrestling League

Fit-again Geeta Phogat ready to Dangal in Pro Wrestling League

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

After days of speculation on her fitness, former Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Geeta Phogat was on Monday declared fit to take part in the Pro Wrestling League.

Geeta Phogat readies for comeback, eyes Tokyo Olympics

Geeta Phogat readies for comeback, eyes Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Geeta has not competed much since she attempted to qualify for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games unsuccessfully.

Pressure nothing compared to growing up rigours: Geeta Phogat

Pressure nothing compared to growing up rigours: Geeta Phogat

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Geeta Phogat might be feeling the pressure of making a comeback at the upcoming Pro Wrestling League after a long injury lay-off but the celebrated grappler said it is nothing compared to the "tough training" she and her siblings went through during their formative days. Inspired by the story of Phogat sisters -- Geeta and Babita -- and their hard taskmaster father Mahavir Singh, Aamir Khan-starrer 'Dangal' has set the cash registers ringing at the the box office.

How SKY, Raina Celebrated Karva Chauth

How SKY, Raina Celebrated Karva Chauth

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Karva Chauth 2023 was celebrated across India on Wednesday.

Indian grapplers gear up for a league of their own

Indian grapplers gear up for a league of their own

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Aman Sehrawat, along with former world championship bronze-winner Geeta Phogat, on Monday announced that they would soon launch a Wrestling Champions Super League (WCSL)

'Vinesh, you didn't lose... you've been defeated!'

'Vinesh, you didn't lose... you've been defeated!'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling, prompting an outpouring of support from the sporting community.

Protesting wrestlers join Asian Games trials

Protesting wrestlers join Asian Games trials

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Protesting wrestlers joined several of their colleagues to prepare for the Asian Games trials.

The Reason Why Dangal's Suhani Died

The Reason Why Dangal's Suhani Died

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The sudden demise of actor Suhani Bhatnagar, who made her acting debut in the 2016 blockbuster Dangal, as Aamir Khan's daughter, has left the film industry in shock.

Vinesh Disqualification: 'The whole of India is in shock'

Vinesh Disqualification: 'The whole of India is in shock'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

'Vinesh you are a gold medalist of courage and morality.'

Supreme Court verdict not a setback; protest will continue: Wrestlers

Supreme Court verdict not a setback; protest will continue: Wrestlers

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The wrestlers have been sitting on protest since April 23, demanding the arrest of WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh alleging that he has sexually harassed seven female grapplers, including one minor.

PIX: That's how Phogats celebrated Geeta's baby shower

PIX: That's how Phogats celebrated Geeta's baby shower

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Geeta Phogat is expecting her first child with hubby Pawan Kumar Saroha.

Another Phogat all set to get married!

Another Phogat all set to get married!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

World No 2 wrestler Bajrang Punia is all set to tie the knot with Sangeeta Phogat.

Dronacharya awardee Mahavir Phogat threatens to return medals

Dronacharya awardee Mahavir Phogat threatens to return medals

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The protesting wrestlers had also threatened return their medals and awards, including the Padma Shri, to the government after they were allegedly mistreated by the Delhi Police on Wednesday night.

Panghal wins bronze and quota for Paris Olympics

Panghal wins bronze and quota for Paris Olympics

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Young Indian wrestler Antim Panghal's superb campaign at the World Championships culminated with a bronze medal, a performance that also earned the country a 53kg quota for the Paris Olympics.

Wrestler Geeta eyes Tokyo Olympics after giving birth

Wrestler Geeta eyes Tokyo Olympics after giving birth

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Veteran Indian wrestler Geeta Phogat expressed her desire to make a comeback and represent the country at the Tokyo Olympic Games next year. Geeta, who gave birth to her son in December, said the postponement of the Tokyo Games due to the coronavirus pandemic came as a blessing in disguise for her and will give more time to prepare for the mega-event.

How Ziva and her dad celebrated Diwali!

How Ziva and her dad celebrated Diwali!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Some sportsstars kept celebrations simple while some ushered in the Festival of Lights in style.

Wrestler Babita replicates Priyanka Chopra's wedding lehenga

Wrestler Babita replicates Priyanka Chopra's wedding lehenga

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Babita wore the exact same red lehenga that Priyanka Chopra wore for her wedding

Weren't consulted before formation of committee: Protesting wrestlers

Weren't consulted before formation of committee: Protesting wrestlers

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sarita Mor and Sakshi Malik, who staged a sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar for three days demanding the sacking of the WFI president, posted identical tweets on the micro-blogging site, expressing their dismay.

Saina or Sindhu: Vote for the hottest showstopper

Saina or Sindhu: Vote for the hottest showstopper

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Take the poll below and let us know who is the hottest Lakme Fashion Week.

Sindhu, Shastri, Geeta pose with sanitary pad

Sindhu, Shastri, Geeta pose with sanitary pad

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

The first one from sports fraternity to join the challenge was PV Sindhu.

OMG! What's Divya Khosla trying to say?

OMG! What's Divya Khosla trying to say?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

When celebs have fun at fashion week.

At Babita Phogat's baby shower

At Babita Phogat's baby shower

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Babita shared photos from the godh bharai and wrote, 'Unexpected surprises from family and friends love u for what all u have done for me and Vivek. We both cherished every single moment of it.'

Vinesh Phogat accuses Sports Minister of cover-up

Vinesh Phogat accuses Sports Minister of cover-up

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Vinesh claimed that twice in the past sexual harassment cases were reported during the national camp but the WFI succeeded in sweeping the matter under the carpet.

Are these the Nach Baliye 9 contestants?

Are these the Nach Baliye 9 contestants?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Will these contestants dance into your screen when the show starts later this month?

Wrestler Babita's new picture is breaking the internet

Wrestler Babita's new picture is breaking the internet

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Wrestler Babita Phogat recently shared a stunning picture.

Ritika, Phogat sisters' cousin, dies by suicide after losing wrestling final

Ritika, Phogat sisters' cousin, dies by suicide after losing wrestling final

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Ritika, who is the cousin of Geeta and Babita Phogat, took her own life after she allegedly lost a wrestling tournament final in Bharatpur on Wednesday

Decoding India's wrestling debacle at Worlds

Decoding India's wrestling debacle at Worlds

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Veteran wrestler Geeta Phogat feels 'lack of training' is the reason behind India's poor show at the recently-concluded World Championships, which she terms as the 'toughest competition' to win a medal.

What's a chef and wrestler doing at fashion week?

What's a chef and wrestler doing at fashion week?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

The fierce and feminine collection was a toast to powerful women who are beautiful too.

India's schedule at the Games - August 9

India's schedule at the Games - August 9

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Indian athletes will be in action in various disciplines at the 2012 Olympics on Monday. Check out their schedule.

PIX: Fatima, Swara, Mouni at a theatre feastival

PIX: Fatima, Swara, Mouni at a theatre feastival

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Take a look at the arrivals.

Anshu wins silver to create history at World Wrestling

Anshu wins silver to create history at World Wrestling

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Anshu Malik settled for a silver medal after losing her 57kg final to 2016 Olympic champion Helen Lousie Maroulis but Sarita Mor grabbed her maiden medal at the big stage by winning the 59kg bronze, in Oslo, Norway on Thursday.