News for 'Mary'

Sachin, Sania, SKY, Pant Bless Anant-Radhika

Sachin, Sania, SKY, Pant Bless Anant-Radhika

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Tennis queen Sania Mirza looked like a vision as she arrived to attend Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's Shubh Aashirwad ceremony at the Jio World Centre at the Bandra Kurla Complex, north west Mumbai, on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

Indian-origin MP Chandra Arya enters Canada PM race

Indian-origin MP Chandra Arya enters Canada PM race

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Canada's Indian-origin MP Chandra Arya has announced that he is running to be the next prime minister, hours before his Liberal Party announced that their next leader will be chosen on March 9.

Mary Kom spells out her mantra for success

Mary Kom spells out her mantra for success

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

'Just hard work and be honest to what you are doing, that's all'

'Mary Kom trailer is unbelievable'

'Mary Kom trailer is unbelievable'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Boxing Olympic Qualifiers: Mary Kom to face Nikhat in December

Boxing Olympic Qualifiers: Mary Kom to face Nikhat in December

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Nieva said boxers in all the five Olympic categories for women will be picked after selection bouts over two days.

Who gives trials? Did Saina and Sindhu give any trial?: Mary Kom

Who gives trials? Did Saina and Sindhu give any trial?: Mary Kom

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Mary Kom said she merely left it on the federation and did not pressurise it to rule in her favour.

Oldest And 'Youngest' Olympians In Paris

Oldest And 'Youngest' Olympians In Paris

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Two stories of strength and determination coming out of the Paris Games.

I am not scared to fight Zareen in trials: Mary Kom

I am not scared to fight Zareen in trials: Mary Kom

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

MC Mary Kom, saying it would just be a "formality" to beat her in the trials for the Olympic qualifiers.

Elated at your accomplishment: PM Modi to Mary Kom

Elated at your accomplishment: PM Modi to Mary Kom

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, congratulated boxer M C Mary Kom for clinching a historic fifth gold medal at the Asian women's Boxing Championships in Vietnam.

40 Delhi schools get bomb threat, $30,000 demand

40 Delhi schools get bomb threat, $30,000 demand

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Around 40 schools in Delhi received a bomb threat mail Monday morning with the sender demanding US

Maoists force cadres to undergo vasectomy before marriage, says ex-rebel

Maoists force cadres to undergo vasectomy before marriage, says ex-rebel

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Former Maoist insurgents have revealed a shocking practice within the CPI (Maoist) organization, where cadres are forced to undergo vasectomy before they are allowed to marry. This policy, designed to prevent distractions and ensure loyalty to the movement, has been implemented across the organization. The practice has been highlighted by several former insurgents who have now surrendered to the authorities.

Canadian PM Trudeau steps down, hunt on for new leader

Canadian PM Trudeau steps down, hunt on for new leader

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Trudeau said that he had spoken to the Liberal Party President to start looking for a new prime ministerial candidate.

'Prepare Without Worrying About Pressure'

'Prepare Without Worrying About Pressure'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

'During a match, there is a lot of noise from the stadium -- cheers for sixes and fours -- but the batter focuses on the ball, not the pressure.' 'If you don't take pressure and focus on your duty, you can overcome stress easily.'

Trudeau in trouble as ally vows to 'bring him down'

Trudeau in trouble as ally vows to 'bring him down'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

The future of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's leadership appears increasingly uncertain after New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh, a key ally, said he would introduce a motion to topple the minority Liberal government. Singh's announcement comes after a series of political setbacks for Trudeau, including the resignation of his deputy prime minister and finance minister, Chrystia Freeland, and calls for his resignation from within his own party. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has also called for an early election. Trudeau has not responded publicly to these calls and has reportedly told members of the party that he will take the holidays to reflect and decide what to do.

Mary Kom sets sight on Tokyo Olympics after 'rough 2020'

Mary Kom sets sight on Tokyo Olympics after 'rough 2020'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

The fear of COVID-19 pandemic has made way for a fierce desire to compete in star Indian boxer M C Mary Kom's mind as she gears up for her first tournament in a year next week, having recovered from the muscle loss triggered by a recent bout of dengue.

Mary Kom 'excited' ahead of Parliament debut

Mary Kom 'excited' ahead of Parliament debut

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

'I am feeling so nervous. I will be among so many big politicians.' 'It is a big responsibility and I hope I learn every day and do something for the people in whatever way I can.'

'Mary Kom is my Mother India'

'Mary Kom is my Mother India'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

'Priyanka Chopra is a big star and taking her as a lead would ensure a great Friday opening because it's a huge film,' Mary Kom director Omung Kumar tells Sonil Dedhia.

Boxing qualifiers: Mary Kom, Amit Panghal one step away from Tokyo

Boxing qualifiers: Mary Kom, Amit Panghal one step away from Tokyo

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Boxer Amit Panghal was tested but advanced to the quarterfinals of Asian Olympic qualifiers while the second-seeded Mary Kom produced a typically clinical performance to dismantle New Zealand's Commonwealth Games bronze-winner Tasmyn Benny for a 5-0 triumph.

Brisbane Open: Djokovic stunned, Sabalenka survives

Brisbane Open: Djokovic stunned, Sabalenka survives

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Djokovic saved three breakpoints in stifling conditions to go 5-4 up but lost the opening set in a tough tiebreak as Opelka cranked up his serve

Magnificent Mary eyeing sixth World Championship title

Magnificent Mary eyeing sixth World Championship title

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Mary Kom has been named as the brand ambassador of the upcoming 10th edition of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) Women World Championship.

Mary Kom and Sarita Devi: The untold story

Mary Kom and Sarita Devi: The untold story

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

'Mary just stopped talking to me. Maybe she did not like the fact that she was the gold medallist, but it was me (Sarita), not her, who was getting all the attention.'

Mary Kom: 'I am dreaming about gold at Tokyo Olympics'

Mary Kom: 'I am dreaming about gold at Tokyo Olympics'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'I have defied critics who suggested that I should retire,' Magnificent Mary tells Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi.

'Govt won't interfere in Zareen-Mary Kom issue'

'Govt won't interfere in Zareen-Mary Kom issue'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju advised the Boxing Federation of India to be transparent and resolve the Nikhat Zareen-Mary Kom in the best possible manner.

The secret of boxing icon Mary Kom's success...

The secret of boxing icon Mary Kom's success...

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Almost every medal that is there to be taken is in her kitty but M C Mary Kom says she still trains like a maniac, the latest result of the regimen being a gold on debut at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast on Saturday.

Yuan Yue stuns former No. 1 Halep in Hong Kong Open

Yuan Yue stuns former No. 1 Halep in Hong Kong Open

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

No. 6 seed Yuan Yue came back from down 3-0 in the second set to win the last six games of the match and defeat former world No. 1 Simona Halep on Monday in the opening round of the Hong Kong Open.

Mary Kom, Panghal qualify for Tokyo Olympics

Mary Kom, Panghal qualify for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Six-time world champion M C Mary Kom (51kg) qualified for Tokyo Olympics by advancing to the semi-final with a comfortable win over Philippines' Irish Magno, at the Asia/Oceania Qualifiers in Amman, on Monday. World number one Amit Panghal (52kg) qualified for his maiden Olympic Games, while Manish Kaushik (63kg) remained in the hunt for a Tokyo ticket despite losing his quarter-final bout.

Diamond League PIX: The Best of The Best

Diamond League PIX: The Best of The Best

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Images from the Diamond League Finals at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on Friday.

PIX: Marmoush's 'trick' stuns Newcastle; Arsenal ride on Merino's brace

PIX: Marmoush's 'trick' stuns Newcastle; Arsenal ride on Merino's brace

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

PIX: Mary Kom storms into final of World Boxing Championships

PIX: Mary Kom storms into final of World Boxing Championships

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

MC Mary Kom inched one step closer towards her sixth gold medal at the Women's World Boxing Championships after beating Kim Hyang Mi of North Korea in the semi-finals of the 48kg.

Why Mary Kom quit as boxing's national observer

Why Mary Kom quit as boxing's national observer

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Five-time world champion M C Mary Kom has resigned as the national observer for Indian boxing after Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore made it clear that active sportspersons will not be considered for the position.

Mary Kom denies deriding remarks against fellow boxers

Mary Kom denies deriding remarks against fellow boxers

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

Olympic bronze-medallist and five-time world champion M C Mary Kom on Sunday denied reports that she made disparaging remarks against fellow male boxers like Shiva Thapa and Manoj Kumar during a meeting of the national observers in New Delhi.

Boxing worlds: Mary Kom eyes historic sixth gold

Boxing worlds: Mary Kom eyes historic sixth gold

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Celebrated boxer M C Mary Kom will aim for a historic sixth gold at the AIBA Women' World Championships, the build up of which has been marred by a row over lone Kosovan boxer's participation and poor quality air in the national capital.

Boxing legend Mary Kom to be conferred with Padma Vibhushan

Boxing legend Mary Kom to be conferred with Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Celebrated boxer M C Mary Kom will be conferred with the Padma Vibhushan, the country's second highest civilian award, while world champion shuttler P V Sindhu will get the Padma Bhushan among eight sportspersons named for the prestigious honours on Saturday. She is one of seven eminent personalities to be awarded the Padma Vibhushan this year.

Is Rahul or Priyanka the future of Congress?

Is Rahul or Priyanka the future of Congress?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The 52-year-old, who joins her mother Sonia and brother Rahul as an MP in what is a rare instance of three members of a family together in Parliament, would visit Parliament as a teenager to listen to her father Rajiv Gandhi speak as prime minister.

Mary Kom leads 11 Indian boxers to President's Cup finals

Mary Kom leads 11 Indian boxers to President's Cup finals

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Six-time World Championships gold medallist Mary Kom and former World Championships bronze medallist Gaurav Bidhuri staved off tough challenges in their respective weight categories to make the finals, at the 23rd President's Cup.

Mary Kom's gloves, Dhyan Chand's stick leave Ranveer spellbound

Mary Kom's gloves, Dhyan Chand's stick leave Ranveer spellbound

Rediff.com24 May 2018

'Awesome experiencing the glorious history of the Olympic Games.'

Is This Diwali's Best Dressed Couple?

Is This Diwali's Best Dressed Couple?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Bollywood's divas looked fabulous this Diwali, adding so much glamour to the festive season. And standing next to their men gave them an extra glow.

Boxing Worlds: Mary Kom and bunch of debutants shoulder medal hopes

Boxing Worlds: Mary Kom and bunch of debutants shoulder medal hopes

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

The 36-year-old Manipuri has been an ambassador of the sport not just in India but also the world over

Mary Kom's suspension revoked

Mary Kom's suspension revoked

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

Four-time world champion M C Mary Kom's suspension, for "unsporting behaviour" after her quarterfinal loss in the ongoing Women's National Boxing Championship, was revoked on Wednesday.

Mary Kom to be India's flagbearer at CWG closing ceremony

Mary Kom to be India's flagbearer at CWG closing ceremony

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Indian boxing legend M C Mary Kom, who claimed a gold medal on debut at the Commonwealth Games, will be India's flagbearer at the event's closing ceremony, in Gold Coast, on Sunday.