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Spotted: Mary Pierce

Spotted: Mary Pierce

Rediff.com26 May 2008

Reader Aarti Sharma sent us these pictures.

With 'smart' training, Mary Kom eyeing sixth world title

With 'smart' training, Mary Kom eyeing sixth world title

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Mary Kom is expected to be back in action at the World Championships to be held in New Delhi in November.

'Guns Never Bring Peace'

'Guns Never Bring Peace'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'They only bring pieces. Dialogue is the only way forward.' 'We should get people who have influence to bring the community leaders to sit across the table and talk.' 'Otherwise, our adversaries across the borders will add fuel to the fire. Let's not give them a chance.'

Mary blasts Nikhat: Perform and take my spot, who is stopping you?

Mary blasts Nikhat: Perform and take my spot, who is stopping you?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

Mary Kom lets it rip after winning trial bout against Nikhat Zareen

Who Looks Gorgeous Without Make-Up? VOTE!

Who Looks Gorgeous Without Make-Up? VOTE!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

The recent trend is to make the pictures au naturale!

Sports Shorts: Mary Kom named best boxer at World Championship

Sports Shorts: Mary Kom named best boxer at World Championship

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

This Kashmiri boxer wants to emulate Mary Kom

This Kashmiri boxer wants to emulate Mary Kom

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Taking inspiration from Indian Olympic boxer Mary Kom, a budding Kashmiri pugilist is breaking all stereotypes in the state.

Olympics: France's Riner reigns supreme with 4th gold

Olympics: France's Riner reigns supreme with 4th gold

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

The 35-year-old is judo's most decorated athlete at the Olympics with six medals.

Congratulate Mary Kom on her Asian Games gold

Congratulate Mary Kom on her Asian Games gold

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Mary Kom added another feather to her already crowded cap and became the first Indian woman boxer to clinch a gold medal at the Asian Games. In the 2010 edition she had to settle with a bronze medal.

Mary Kom eyes 2012 Olympics gold

Mary Kom eyes 2012 Olympics gold

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Five-time world champion MC Mary Kom will have to undergo a trials for the Asian Gamers in China an all-new weight category.

Delhi bomb scare: Senders 'wanted to create panic'

Delhi bomb scare: Senders 'wanted to create panic'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

The intention of the bomb hoax emails received by nearly 200 Delhi schools was to 'create mass panic and disturb public order', the Delhi Police says in a first information report (FIR) registered by its Special Cell.

Priyanka-Nick At Brother's Roka Ceremony

Priyanka-Nick At Brother's Roka Ceremony

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

The fun never ends in Priyanka Chopra's home!

Rajya Sabha MP Mary Kom backs government's demonetisation move

Rajya Sabha MP Mary Kom backs government's demonetisation move

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Olympic bronze-medallist boxer and Rajya Sabha MP M C Mary Kom supported the government's decision to demonetise 500 and 1000 rupee notes, saying the move will stall the juggernaut of corruption.

Delhi students stay away from schools a day after bomb scare

Delhi students stay away from schools a day after bomb scare

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Around 200 schools in Delhi-NCR on Wednesday morning received a hoax bomb threat via email which led to widespread panic among parents and students, prompting authorities to suspend classes and ask parents to pick their wards from the school.

Spielberg to remake Mary Poppins?

Spielberg to remake Mary Poppins?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2005

All the latest Hollywood gossip.

President's Cup: Mary Kom, Simranjit win gold as Indian boxers grab nine medals

President's Cup: Mary Kom, Simranjit win gold as Indian boxers grab nine medals

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

Mary Kom had also won a gold medal at the India Open boxing tournament in May

Mary Kom, Sarita qualify for South Asian Games

Mary Kom, Sarita qualify for South Asian Games

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

London Olympics bronze medalist MC Mary Kom, L Sarita Devi and Pooja Rani are all set to represent India in the upcoming 12th South Asian Games 2016 to be held in Guwahati and Shillong. The trio emerged triumphant in the final round bouts of their respective weight categories during the South Asain Games Test event and Elite Women's National Boxing Selection trial held at the NEHU, SAI Special Area Games in Shillong on Friday. While five-time world champion Mary Kom beat Sarjubala Devi in the fly-weight category to claim the SAG spot, Sarita ousted a spirited Soniya in the light-weight category.

Meet The Most Adorable Star Kids

Meet The Most Adorable Star Kids

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

What's the perfect way to wrap up your week? Look at some adorable baby pix, of course!

Mary Kom assured of 8th World medal; 3 others also enter semis

Mary Kom assured of 8th World medal; 3 others also enter semis

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Six-time champion M C Mary Kom made sure of an unprecedented eighth medal at the women's World Boxing Championships after advancing to the semi-finals of the 51kg category, in Ulan-Ude, Russia, on Thursday.

Teary-eyed Mary Kom alleges regional bias in selection

Teary-eyed Mary Kom alleges regional bias in selection

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Olympic bronze medallist MC Mary Kom on Thursday broke down and accused the Indian selectors of regional bias during boxing selection and trails.

Priyanka Chopra to play Mary Kom?

Priyanka Chopra to play Mary Kom?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Here's what your favourtie Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

How the world's press rated Paris's Olympics Opening Ceremony

How the world's press rated Paris's Olympics Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

However, the 6,000-odd athletes, 3,000 performers, 300,000 spectators and dozens of world leaders had to endure heavy rain for much of the event.

Review: Mary Kom truly packs a punch

Review: Mary Kom truly packs a punch

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Mary Kom is a victory for its protagonist Priyanka Chopra, scriptwriter Saiwyn Quadras, and director Omung Kumar, says Laxmi Negi.

What went wrong for Indian boxers in Paris?

What went wrong for Indian boxers in Paris?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Expectations were high from Paris and observers of the game felt at least one, if not two medals, could be expected from the six boxers who qualified.

Boxing queen Mary Kom all set to return to action

Boxing queen Mary Kom all set to return to action

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Out of competitive action for over a year, five-time world champion M C Mary Kom will return to the ring in an invitational tournament to be held in Mongolia next month.

'Where Do You Get Courage From?'

'Where Do You Get Courage From?'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Air Marshal Denzil Keelor was an Indian Air Force legend. His nephew Basil Keelor, son of another war hero Wing Commander Trevor Keelor, remembers a remarkable officer and gentleman.

PIX: France Wows With Spectacular Olympics Opening

PIX: France Wows With Spectacular Olympics Opening

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

France showcased its cultural diversity, spirit of revolution, impeccable craftsmanship, and architectural heritage in a riveting opening ceremony for the 33rd Olympic Games.

Boxer Nikhat keeping distractions aside ahead of date with destiny

Boxer Nikhat keeping distractions aside ahead of date with destiny

Rediff.com8 May 2024

'Basically, I have hit energy saving mode, indulge my sweet tooth on cheat days, do grocery shopping, listen to music, it helps me stay calm.'

Priyanka-Nick Celebrate Malti's Birthday

Priyanka-Nick Celebrate Malti's Birthday

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' daughter Maltie Marie turned two on January 15, and the proud parents threw a lavish Elmo-themed party.

Paris 2024 inaugurates Games' Pride House

Paris 2024 inaugurates Games' Pride House

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Paris 2024 organisers on Friday inaugurated the 'Pride House' of the upcoming Olympics

Bollywood loves Olympics bronze medalist Mary Kom!

Bollywood loves Olympics bronze medalist Mary Kom!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Manipuris shower big praise on 'courageous' Mary

Manipuris shower big praise on 'courageous' Mary

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

She might have had to settle for a bronze medal after losing in the Olympics semi-finals but woman boxer M C Mary Kom (51kg) has won accolades from her fellow Manipuris for her grit and determination.

Mary Kom suspended for 'unsporting behaviour'

Mary Kom suspended for 'unsporting behaviour'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Four-time World champion M C Mary Kom was on Monday suspended till October 27 for 'unsporting behaviour' after her quarter-final loss in the Women's National Boxing Championships in Jamshedpur.

Will give 100 per cent to make my country proud: Mary Kom

Will give 100 per cent to make my country proud: Mary Kom

Rediff.com18 May 2019

Mary Kom will have to fight in the higher 51kg class if she wants to compete in next year's Tokyo Games.

Olympic fever hits France following tense build-up

Olympic fever hits France following tense build-up

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Twenty-three million tuned in to watch the opening ceremony in France - more than for matches in the Euro 2024 soccer championship.

Easy to expect Olympic gold, difficult to implement: Mary Kom

Easy to expect Olympic gold, difficult to implement: Mary Kom

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Mary went on to say that she wants to move ahead step by step and not rush into things, as qualifying for the Olympics is as important as the competition itself.

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas have it easy

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas have it easy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Still wearing a compression sleeve after a recent forearm issue, Carlos Alcaraz produced a stellar show in a rematch of the duo's 2022 encounter to firmly put himself back in the conversation as the favourite to lift the title in Paris and a third major.

I am never satisfied with how I perform: Mary Kom

I am never satisfied with how I perform: Mary Kom

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Mary Kom is just a couple of months shy of turning 36 but said she isn't going to slow down either at home or inside the ring.

Mary Kom, Sarita advance in South Asian Games qualifiers

Mary Kom, Sarita advance in South Asian Games qualifiers

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Five-time world champion Mary Kom and her colleague Sarita Devi continued to impress the crowd with agile movements for the second day in a row, outplaying their opponents in the South Asian Games qualifiers in Shillong on Wednesday. Sarita defeated a tough opponent P Basumatary in the quarterfinal round to proceed in the South Asian Games qualifiers and test event at the NEHU, SAI Special Area Games. Mary Kom on the other hand made mincemeat of Soniya in her bout to sail into the next round. Sarjubala Devi, Aruna Mishra and Pooja Rani also beat their opponents to move ahead.

Our women boxers can win medals at Paris Olympics: Vijender

Our women boxers can win medals at Paris Olympics: Vijender

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

'The girls will do well, I hope we get one or two medals. It could be a silver or may be even a gold.'