News for 'Sakshi'

Sakshi Malik wins bronze, India's first medal at Rio Olympics

Sakshi Malik wins bronze, India's first medal at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Sakshi Malik got the better of Aisuluu Tynybekova of Kyrgyzstan in the 58kg freestyle bronze medal play-off to earn India its first medal at the Rio Olympics on Wednesday night.

PIX: After cricket and football, hockey gets Sakshi Dhoni's attention

PIX: After cricket and football, hockey gets Sakshi Dhoni's attention

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Sakshi Dhoni was seen cheering her husband's team Ranchi Rays during a Hockey Indian League match.

Indian sports hit by massive doping scandal

Indian sports hit by massive doping scandal

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

A chunk of athletes, including Asian Games medallist Kiran and badminton player Krishna Prasad Garaga have been suspended by NADA

Adah, Alia, Nitashi have a I LOVE INDIA moment!

Adah, Alia, Nitashi have a I LOVE INDIA moment!

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Let all eyes be on you this Republic Day.

FIR against MS Dhoni's wife Sakshi in multi-crore fraud case

FIR against MS Dhoni's wife Sakshi in multi-crore fraud case

Rediff.com12 Oct 2016

An FIR has been lodged against Sakshi Dhoni, wife of India's limited overs cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, and three others under Section 420 of the IPC. If various reports are to be believed, Rhiti MSD Almode Pvt. Ltd., a firm directed by Sakshi Dhoni and Arun Pandey, Shubhawati Pandey and Pratima Pandey, has shares in in a gym and fitness centre called Sportsfit World Private Limited.

Sakshi Maharaj booked for 'population control' remarks

Sakshi Maharaj booked for 'population control' remarks

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

Meerut Police's action came a day after the MP indirectly blamed Muslims for the population growth in the country.

Sakshi Maharaj must watch out for this lady

Sakshi Maharaj must watch out for this lady

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

'Sakshi Maharaj hasn't kept a single promise... and we're fed up.' 'Annu Tandon is the only one whom we can turn to in distress.'

Dhoni and Pant's Night Out In Mumbai

Dhoni and Pant's Night Out In Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rishabh Pant dined at Bastian in Mumbai.

Sushil Kumar, Sakshi win gold at Commonwealth Wrestling

Sushil Kumar, Sakshi win gold at Commonwealth Wrestling

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

Sushil Kumar made a glorious return to the international arena by clinching a gold medal at the Commonwealth Wrestling Championships in Johannesburg, South Africa on Sunday.

Quiz: How well do you know Sakshi Tanwar?

Quiz: How well do you know Sakshi Tanwar?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

'Is it a crime to be close to Brij Bhushan?'

'Is it a crime to be close to Brij Bhushan?'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Newly-appointed Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh on Saturday lashed out at the protesting grapplers for "engaging in politics" and asserted that he is not a dummy candidate of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

What's That Special Medal, Dhoni?

What's That Special Medal, Dhoni?

Rediff.com13 May 2024

The players were presented with special gold medals engraved with the number '50' and the CSK logo, a token of appreciation for their outstanding record at Chepauk.

Sakshi Pradhan's pregnancy scare on Bigg Boss!

Sakshi Pradhan's pregnancy scare on Bigg Boss!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

The chirpy actress seemed rather tense for the past two days and it was only when she confided to Sara Khan, that the reason came to light.

Iran's Ayatollah and Sakshi Maharaj aren't KIDDING

Iran's Ayatollah and Sakshi Maharaj aren't KIDDING

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Both want parents to have more children.

Vinod Khanna's son Sakshi to debut?

Vinod Khanna's son Sakshi to debut?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

Sakshi Khanna has been brushing up his acting skills.

SEE: Dhoni has got the perfect dandiya moves!

SEE: Dhoni has got the perfect dandiya moves!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Dhoni and his wife Sakshi joined forces with CSK bowling maestro Dwayne Bravo for an energetic round of Dandiya.

Aishwarya, Salman At Ambanis' Shubh Ashirwad

Aishwarya, Salman At Ambanis' Shubh Ashirwad

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

A day after the wedding of the year, a special function, called the Shubh Ashirwad, was held on July 13 to bless the newlyweds, Radhika and Anant Ambani.

Nikhat, Arundhati advance to semifinals

Nikhat, Arundhati advance to semifinals

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen eked out a gritty win while Arundhati Choudhary too won her bout to advance to the semifinals of the 75th Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria on Thursday.

PM Modi lauds grapple Aman's perseverance

PM Modi lauds grapple Aman's perseverance

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Wrestling has not missed a medal at the Olympics since 2008 and Sehrawat's effort ensured the streak remained unbroken.

Dhoni's Special Connection With August 15

Dhoni's Special Connection With August 15

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Three years ago, on the same date, Dhoni bid a heartfelt farewell to the international cricket stage, making August 15 a poignant milestone for him.

Bronze medal is result of my 12 years of hard work: Sakshi

Bronze medal is result of my 12 years of hard work: Sakshi

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

After ending India's agonising wait for an Olympic medal at the Rio Games with a bronze medal, Indian women wrestler Sakshi Malik said it was the result of her 12 years of persistent hard work.

Rio medallist Sakshi hits out at Haryana government for not fulfilling promise

Rio medallist Sakshi hits out at Haryana government for not fulfilling promise

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Olympics bronze medallist wrestler Sakshi Malik, on Saturday, claimed that she has not yet received the incentives promised to her by the Haryana government.

'Jodi No 1' Celebrates 13th Anniversary

'Jodi No 1' Celebrates 13th Anniversary

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

'Looking back with #Yellove! Here's wishing Thala and Thalaivi a great anniversary!'

Virender to return Padma Shri, urges Sachin Tendulkar, Neeraj Chopra to...

Virender to return Padma Shri, urges Sachin Tendulkar, Neeraj Chopra to...

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Deaflympics gold medallist Virender Singh Yadav, better known as Goonga Pehlwan, has now decided to return his Padma Shri to the government, showing solidarity with the country's top wrestlers.

Need 2 National camps in a foreign country every year: Sakshi

Need 2 National camps in a foreign country every year: Sakshi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

With her sights firmly set for the 2018 Commonwealth and Asian Games, Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik feels that quality preparation can only happen if there are at least two extended camps in foreign countries every year. "Before Olympics, we went to Spain for a training camp and we got to practise with a lot of quality wrestlers. I believe for better performances we need more foreign exposure where we compete with the top wrestlers from other countries," Sakshi, who is face of Delhi Sultans franchise in the Pro-Wrestling League (PWL) told PTI.

'I Only Remember Thinking She May Die'

'I Only Remember Thinking She May Die'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

'From midnight to 5:30 in the morning, she worked on different cardio machines and wrestling moves, about three-quarters of an hour at one go, with two-three minutes of rest.' 'Then she started again. She collapsed, but somehow we got her up.'

Wrestler Sakshi Malik rises to top-5 in world rankings

Wrestler Sakshi Malik rises to top-5 in world rankings

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Riding on her bronze medal finish at the Rio Olympic Games, Sakshi Malik entered the top-five in the latest UWW (United World Wrestling) rankings, rising to a career-best 4th position in women's 58kg category. Previously unranked, Sakshi, who became the first Indian woman wrestler to win an olympic medal, claimed the position in the latest list.

The Yoga Day Quiz: Identify These Asanas

The Yoga Day Quiz: Identify These Asanas

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Here's a simple quiz to test your knowledge on yoga postures!

PHOTOS: Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa, Jitu conferred Khel Ratna

PHOTOS: Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa, Jitu conferred Khel Ratna

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

It was a celebration of woman power in sports as Olympic stars PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik and Dipa Karmakar were on Monday conferred India's highest sporting honour -- the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna -- along with shooter Jitu Rai in a gleaming awards ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi.

'No One Thought Of The Pride Of Women Then?'

'No One Thought Of The Pride Of Women Then?'

Rediff.com22 May 2024

'When our daughters, wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Vignesh Phogat, were protesting at the Jantar Mantar, the police kicked them with their shoes.'

Sakshi's next target: Win Olympic medal in Tokyo; equal Sushil's record

Sakshi's next target: Win Olympic medal in Tokyo; equal Sushil's record

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

The 24-year-old admitted that life has completely transformed after the Olympic medal in Rio and it feels good when people recognise her.

'My heart is broken, but...' Vinesh vows to fight on

'My heart is broken, but...' Vinesh vows to fight on

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Vinesh's appeal against her disqualification was also rejected by the ad-hoc division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

WFI drama: Legal showdown brewing over suspension

WFI drama: Legal showdown brewing over suspension

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Sakshi Malik, one of the prominent faces of the agitation against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, welcomed the WFI's suspension.

Wrestlers Sakshi, Vinesh, Divya in gold medal round of Asian Championship

Wrestlers Sakshi, Vinesh, Divya in gold medal round of Asian Championship

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Competing for the first time in women's 60kg category after jumping up the weight division from 58kg, Sakshi hardly broke a sweat en route to the final.

All you need to know about Sakshi Malik: From Rohtak to Rio!

All you need to know about Sakshi Malik: From Rohtak to Rio!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Haryana wrestler Sakshi Malik has come a long way in her fairy-tale journey to etch her name in the sporting history of the country.

Mizhikal Sakshi is melodramatic

Mizhikal Sakshi is melodramatic

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

Mizhikal Sakshi, the new Malayalam film by Asok R Nath starring Sukumari and Mohanlal has a heartrending story of a mother, whose son is wrongly accused of a crime. Upon execution, however, the film fails to rise above the mundane.

Bulgaria wrestling: Dhanda wins gold, silver for Sakshi

Bulgaria wrestling: Dhanda wins gold, silver for Sakshi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Pooja Dhanda claimed gold in the 59kg category while Rio Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik settled for a silver medal in the 65kg category

Aman Sehrawat youngest Indian to win Olympics medal

Aman Sehrawat youngest Indian to win Olympics medal

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Wrestler Aman Sehrawat added to India's medal tally at the Olympics, winning the bronze in the men's 57kg Freestyle in Paris on Friday. He defeated Puerto Rico's Darian Cruz 13-5.

WFI to allow Sushil, Sakshi to skip Asiad trials

WFI to allow Sushil, Sakshi to skip Asiad trials

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'The WFI has taken a decision in principle to let these wrestlers prepare on their own and not disturb them. On their requests, we have decided to let them skip the trials as they are best bets in their weight categories and hardly face any competition'

Wrestling Turmoil: Juniors slam Punia, Malik, Phogat at Jantar Mantar

Wrestling Turmoil: Juniors slam Punia, Malik, Phogat at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Hundreds of junior wrestlers assembled at Jantar Mantar for a symbolic three-hour protest against Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat.