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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.

Wrestler Babita to tie knot with fellow grappler

Wrestler Babita to tie knot with fellow grappler

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Babita shared a photograph on her Twitter page on Tuesday, where the groom-to-be, Suhag is seen seeking the blessings of her father Mahavir Singh Phogat.

Love your dreams, live your dreams: Kohli to athletes

Love your dreams, live your dreams: Kohli to athletes

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

India skipper Virat Kohli, on Friday, suggested country's athletes to have a firm belief in their dreams and work tirelessly to achieve those.

Delhi Police seeks probe before filing FIR in wrestlers' harassment case

Delhi Police seeks probe before filing FIR in wrestlers' harassment case

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The law officer said let an impression be not created that the FIR has not been registered despite the court asking for it.

'Wrestling will remember you for licking the feet of...'

'Wrestling will remember you for licking the feet of...'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Phogat alleged that Yogeshwar had laughed off the sexual harassment complaints against the WFI chief during the oversight panel hearings

PHOTOS: The bigwigs spotted at poll booths

PHOTOS: The bigwigs spotted at poll booths

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Maharashtra and Haryana voted in assembly elections on Monday. Several prominent personalities also exercised their franchise.

'It's a win-win for the accused'

'It's a win-win for the accused'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'If he has been able to overcome this major obstacle (withdrawal of POCSO after the complainant and victim withdrew the charge) I don't think he has anything to worry about now.' 'Cancellation of POCSO is akin to giving him a lifeline.'

Hooda announces cash award for wrestlers Geeta, Babita

Hooda announces cash award for wrestlers Geeta, Babita

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has announced cash award of Rs three lakh each for Geeta Phogat and Babita Phogat for winning bronze medals in the ongoing Women's World Wrestling Championship at Edmonton, Canada.

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.

Lock Upp Review

Lock Upp Review

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Lock Upp sounds and looks like Bigg Boss, but it isn't, observes Namrata Thakker.

Anshu Malik makes history, enters World wrestling final

Anshu Malik makes history, enters World wrestling final

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Anshu Malik created history on Wednesday, becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the World Championships final. She outclassed junior European champion Solomiia Vynnyk, even as Sarita Mor lost her semi-final after shocking World champion Linda Morais of Canada earlier in the day.

Encounter of rape-accused: Saina, Jwala speak up

Encounter of rape-accused: Saina, Jwala speak up

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Wrestler Babita Phogat congratulated the Hyderabad police department for what they did, saying that it will make every woman in the country really proud.

VOTE: Your favourite Bollywood Sports Biopic

VOTE: Your favourite Bollywood Sports Biopic

Rediff.com29 May 2017

MS Dhoni or Sachin A Billion Dreams? Dangal or Mary Kom?

Children of another dangal

Children of another dangal

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

'Dangal gives people the impression that Geeta and Babita Phogat's rise to fame as wrestlers is a one-off phenomenon.' 'Many young wrestlers in Haryana are capable of reaching the same heights as the Phogat sisters, but there are few opportunities to train or make a living from wrestling in the village.'

PIX: Sachin, Raj Thackeray watch Dangal with Aamir

PIX: Sachin, Raj Thackeray watch Dangal with Aamir

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Looking at guests from the special screening.

Just how SUCCESSFUL are SPORTS films?

Just how SUCCESSFUL are SPORTS films?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

As Parineeti Chopra brings Saina Nehwal's story on screen, Joginder Tuteja takes a look at how well Bollywood's sports movies have done at the box office.

Turncoats, rebels spoil BJP's party in Haryana

Turncoats, rebels spoil BJP's party in Haryana

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

At the time of ticket distribution, the top BJP leadership preferred the turncoats over its loyal workers.

Review: Nach Baliye 9 kicks off on a high note

Review: Nach Baliye 9 kicks off on a high note

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Namrata Thakker is impressed with the format and the jodis.

Pooja becomes only fourth Indian grappler to win medal at Worlds

Pooja becomes only fourth Indian grappler to win medal at Worlds

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

One of the two wrestlers in a medal contention, the 24-year-old Pooja executed a four-point throw in each of the two periods in the 57kg contest to deliver the best performance of her career.

2-state assembly results: Big winners and losers

2-state assembly results: Big winners and losers

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Here's how the heavyweights are faring.

Who will be the Next Superstar? VOTE!

Who will be the Next Superstar? VOTE!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Your turn to tell us. Vote!

Wrestling world shocked over accusations against Sushil

Wrestling world shocked over accusations against Sushil

Rediff.com10 May 2021

WFI is concerned that the good reputation built over the years with stupendous international performances has been ruined.

Bajrang loses in final; Otoguro is youngest World champ from Japan

Bajrang loses in final; Otoguro is youngest World champ from Japan

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Bajrang Punia's bid to become only the second Indian to win a gold medal at the World Championship fell flat, as a tactically superior Takuto Otoguro stunned the Indian in the 65kg final, in Budapest, on Monday.

Arvind Kejriwal is a leader with soft killer instincts

Arvind Kejriwal is a leader with soft killer instincts

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

'Delhi voters have liked the politics of performance over noisy rhetoric and empty promises,' points out Vijaya Pushkarna.

Phogat sisters dropped from Asiad camp for 'serious indiscipline'

Phogat sisters dropped from Asiad camp for 'serious indiscipline'

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Phogat sisters will have to explain their absence for any chance of a comeback, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) said

PM Modi gives tight hug to emotional ISRO chief

PM Modi gives tight hug to emotional ISRO chief

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Modi, in his address at the ISRO centre asked the scientists not to get disheartened by the hurdles in the lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 and asserted that there will be a "new dawn".

Dangal off to a promising start

Dangal off to a promising start

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

Made at a budget of Rs 75 crore, the film needs to make Rs 150 crore to break even and book profits.

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'.

Why are the TikTokers struggling?

Why are the TikTokers struggling?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Two months after TikTok ban: Influencers busy rebuilding their fan base as homegrown apps enjoy 'gold rush'.

CWG: Grapplers Sushil, Aware strike gold, Babita takes silver

CWG: Grapplers Sushil, Aware strike gold, Babita takes silver

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Sushil took a minute and 20 seconds to defeat Johannes Botha of South Africa on technical superiority to claim his third successive gold medal at the Games.

Wrestling Worlds: Vinesh qualifies for 2020 Olympics with bronze

Wrestling Worlds: Vinesh qualifies for 2020 Olympics with bronze

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Vinesh wins bronze, Pooja in line for second medal

CWG: Sushil, Aware lead India's medal surge on Day 8

CWG: Sushil, Aware lead India's medal surge on Day 8

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Manika Batra cruised to the semi-finals of the women's singles even as experienced paddler Mouma Das ended her campaign in the Commonwealth Games table tennis event.

Dangal repeat as Mahavir Phogat misses daughter's medal bout

Dangal repeat as Mahavir Phogat misses daughter's medal bout

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

There was no disgruntled coach to lock him out as shown in the Bollywood blockbuster movie Dangal but Mahavir Phogat still missed watching daughter Babita Phogat's silver-winning campaign at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast on Thursday after he could not lay his hands on tickets to get inside the venue.

After criticism, Haryana govt withdraws decision to take share of athletes' earnings

After criticism, Haryana govt withdraws decision to take share of athletes' earnings

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Haryana government has directed sportspersons employed with it to deposit one-third of their earnings from commercial and professional commitments to the state sports council

Cong spreading rumours about Art 370, punish it: Modi

Cong spreading rumours about Art 370, punish it: Modi

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Modi thanked the people of the state for making the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' initiative a fruitful one.

Randeep Hooda: I should have been more careful

Randeep Hooda: I should have been more careful

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

'It's absolutely a crime.' 'You cannot threaten a woman on social media or anywhere else.'

Bungle in Dangal: Babita out of PWL, Geeta doubtful

Bungle in Dangal: Babita out of PWL, Geeta doubtful

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

The Pro Wrestling League's star quotient took a massive hit on Sunday after one of the Phogat sisters, who are in the limelight following a blockbuster biopic on their struggle, was ruled out of the ongoing season.

Voting in Maharashtra, Haryana elections on Monday

Voting in Maharashtra, Haryana elections on Monday

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

In Maharashtra, where the 'Mahayuti' alliance of BJP, Shiv Sena and smaller parties is against the 'Maha-agadhi' led by the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party whereas the ruling BJP is locked in a contest with the opposition Congress and the fledgling Jannayak Janata Party for the 90 assembly seats in Haryana.

Maha registers over 60% voter turnout, Haryana 65%

Maha registers over 60% voter turnout, Haryana 65%

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

The final figure of polling could increase and it will be available on Tuesday, officials said.