Indian pugilist Sonia Lather was assured of a medal in the 57kgs at the AIBA World Women's Boxing Championship, only the colour had to be decided on Friday in a thrilling final in Astana, Kazakhstan.
'Sarita is the most abused and unsupported Indian boxer of all time.'
Check out India's schedule on Day 4 of the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, on Sunday.
'Vijender Singh is the talent that India has in professional boxing and I would want to fight him in India soon.'
With the two teams arriving in Kolkata in the next 48 hours, all roads in the 'City of Joy' lead to the Eden.
Priyanka Chopra plays mum to an 18 year old! Bolly Gupshup with Subhash K Jha.
The actress-singer will start shooting for her first Hollywood film from next week.
Check out the complete schedule of Indian athletes at the Tokyo Olympics
The BJP is still short of the halfway mark of 123 in the 245-member House, but can now muster a 'working' majority with help of allies, friendly parties, some Independents and nominated members.
Indian athletes will be in action in various disciplines at the 2012 Olympics on Monday. Check out their schedule.
Indian athletes will be in action in various disciplines at the 2012 Olympics on Sunday. Check out their schedule.
The Jhalak Dhikhhla Jaa host turned 34 recently.
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The tinsel town's overall financial performance would have been in a bad shape if it was not for the success of the woman-oriented blockbusters, writes Urvi Malvania.
Impressed with the hockey team's showing at the recently-concluded Asian Games, Sports Minister Sarbanada Sonowal said the gold medal triumph could act as a "trigger" for more good things to come.
Delhi's toxic air has left some of the women boxers, gathered in the city for the AIBA World Championship, gasping for breath but Indian people's renowned hospitality is providing some comfort.
The National Rifle Association of India on Sunday welcomed the appointment of Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore as sports minister, saying the Olympics silver medallist would "add immense value to the development and growth of sports".
Here's a look at the Top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Five-time world champion M C Mary Kom (51kg) would be India's lone flagbearer and a gold medal hope when women's boxing makes its historic Olympic debut in three weight categories on Sunday.
Indian boxing's euphoric rise in the past four years met a sudden fall as a disappointing Olympic campaign was followed by international suspension in a thoroughly forgettable 2012, which was saved from being complete bummer by M C Mary Kom's bronze in London.
Ganguly was nominated to the seat vacated by Navjot Singh Sidhu.
Gymnast Dipa Karmakar and discus thrower Vikas Gowda were the other sport spersons to receive the honour on Thursday.
Check out the winners.
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
Wrestler Sushil Kumar, the only Indian sportsperson to win back-to-back individual Olympic medals, is disappointed to miss out on the Padma Bhushan award though his name had been recommended.
Bajrang Punia had won gold medals at the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games last year.
'Proud to be part of the gender and religion equality speech of President Obama,' SRK tweeted.
A look at the few bright spots, the many worries, and moments that made for a distinctly indelible 2020.
Join in discuss with OGQ CEO Viren Rasquinha what went right, and wrong, for India at the just-concluded Games.
The reality is that customers can and will cut ties with brands that do not take their best interests into account.
Indian athletes will be in action in various disciplines at the 2012 Olympics on Monday. Check out their schedule.
In a massive fillip to the recently-formed Boxing Federation of India, the Sports Ministry has granted recognition to the body which was voted to office last month.
A look at the pictures from the star-studded night!
A look at the star guest arrivals.
After cashing in on the Munni campaign to market the Zandu Balm brand in 2010, the company has now roped in five sporting icons -- cricketer Gautam Gambhir, Olympic medal winning boxer Vijender Singh, badminton champion Saina Nehwal, five-time world boxing champion Mary Kom and wrestler Sushil Kumar -- for its Fast Relief brand.
India's boxers came to London with the promise of delivering a gold medal at the 2012 Olympics, but all hopes were ground to dust as they failed. Woman boxer MC Mary Kom saved the blushes by finishing with a bronze on debut.
L Devendro Singh put up a gallant fight against Ireland's Paddy Barnes but lost the light-flyweight (49 kg) quarter-final bout 18-23, at the London Olympics, on Wednesday night. With Devendro's defeat, India's campaign in the boxing competition at the Games ended.
All of the sudden there is a boom of super moms in the media. Women with a penchant for different sporting fields. Where Indian men would have thought twice about venturing, these women are making a name for themselves as pioneers in their chosen fields.
The love song will be picturised on the couple in the film.
Indian tennis star Leander Paes, who recently completed his career Grand Slam, was on Sunday chosen for 'Legend of Sport' award by NDTV, which announced the Spirit of Sport awards in New Delhi.
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