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First Look: Mary Kom's adorable twins get sparring

First Look: Mary Kom's adorable twins get sparring

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

First Look: Mary Kom's twins enjoy a sparring session.

FIRST LOOK: Priyanka Chopra is fierce as Mary Kom

FIRST LOOK: Priyanka Chopra is fierce as Mary Kom

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Bollywood, right here!

Now, perfumed water from Mother Mary's statue

Now, perfumed water from Mother Mary's statue

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

On Sunday, the faithful claimed that idols of various Hindu deities drank the milk that the devotees offered.

Boxing queen Mary Kom eyes swan song at Rio Olympics

Boxing queen Mary Kom eyes swan song at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

London Olympics bronze medallist MC Mary Kom declared her intention to bow out on a high at the Rio Games in 2016, saying it could be her last tournament.

'Please do not call Mary Kom Bollywood masala'

'Please do not call Mary Kom Bollywood masala'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

'Those who don't believe in my character are free to come to Manipur and stay with me for a few days to know exactly who I am,' says Onler Karong Kom, Mary Kom's husband.

Olympic medal will set me free, says Mary Kom

Olympic medal will set me free, says Mary Kom

Rediff.com8 May 2012

India's five-time world champion M C Mary Kom said a podium finish in London would give her the freedom to leave the ring on a high.

Ministry approves more funds for Mary Kom Boxing Foundation

Ministry approves more funds for Mary Kom Boxing Foundation

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

The Sports Ministry has approved additional funds for the construction of an outdoor hall in the Imphal-based Regional Boxing Foundation being run by London Olympics bronze-medallist and five-time world champion woman pugilist M C Mary Kom.

Mary Kom wants foreign coach for women boxers

Mary Kom wants foreign coach for women boxers

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

Having done the country proud with her bronze medal-winning feat at the London Olympics, M C Mary Kom declared that training under foreign coaches will be beneficial to the country's women boxers.

India Open: Mary Kom in final, Shiva upstaged in semis

India Open: Mary Kom in final, Shiva upstaged in semis

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

MC Mary Kom advanced to the final but Shiva Thapa settled for a bronze medal after an upset semi-final loss in the India Open boxing tournament for men and women in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Another felicitation for Mary, men boxers share dais

Another felicitation for Mary, men boxers share dais

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Medals eluded them but not the spotlight as the Indian men's boxing team shared the dais with London Olympics bronze-winning woman pugilist M C Mary Kom at a felicitation function organised by sponsors Monnet Group in New Delhi on Thursday.

Mary Kom is boxing world body's ambassador for women's World C'ship

Mary Kom is boxing world body's ambassador for women's World C'ship

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Iconic Indian woman boxer M C Mary Kom added another honour to her list of accolades as she was named one of the eight ambassadors for the upcoming World Championships by the International Boxing Association (AIBA).

Mary Kom sizzles in opener, enters quarter-finals

Mary Kom sizzles in opener, enters quarter-finals

Rediff.com5 Aug 2012

M C Mary Kom stormed into the quarter-finals of the women's boxing flyweight category (51 kg) at the Olympics, scoring a comfortable 19-14 victory over Poland's Karolina Michalczuk at the ExCel Arena on Sunday.

Box Office: Mary Kom has lukewarm opening

Box Office: Mary Kom has lukewarm opening

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

A look at this week's hits and misses.

Mary Kom stuns CWG medallist Jangra to qualify for Asian Games

Mary Kom stuns CWG medallist Jangra to qualify for Asian Games

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

After failing to qualify for the Commonwealth Games, India's boxing ace M C Mary Kom bounced back in style, beating Pinki Jangra in the selection trials in Patiala, on Wednesday, to qualify for the Asian Games.

Asian chess: Negi, Mary Ann in sole lead

Asian chess: Negi, Mary Ann in sole lead

Rediff.com12 May 2012

Grandmaster Parimarjan Negi scored his sixth victory on the trot, disposing of Oliver Barbosa of Philippines to retain his half-point lead with just one round to go in the Asian individual chess championship, in Ho Chi Minh on Saturday.

Paris Opening: Of Lady Gaga, cabaret and a mystery torchbearer

Paris Opening: Of Lady Gaga, cabaret and a mystery torchbearer

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Lady Gaga brings cabaret to Paris opening ceremony on the Seine

I feel disrespected by ad-hoc body's behaviour: Mary Kom

I feel disrespected by ad-hoc body's behaviour: Mary Kom

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Olympic bronze medallist M C Mary Kom is still smarting about the last-minute postponement of the Asian Games trials, alleging that the ad-hoc body members have "disrespected her achievements" by not bothering to inform her about their decision.

Mary Kom may have an outside chance to fight at Rio Olympics

Mary Kom may have an outside chance to fight at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

She couldn't make the cut through qualifiers but star woman boxer M C Mary Kom's Olympic dream is not quite over yet as India has decided to seek a wildcard entry for her in the Games scheduled from August 5 this year. Mary Kom (51kg) had missed out on qualifying for the Olympics after bowing out in the second round of last month's World Championships -- the second and final qualifying tournament for women for the Games. The 33-year-old was required to make at least the semifinals to be assured of an Olympic berth in the mega-event in Astana, Kazakhstan. "She has been a phenomenal athlete and looking at her overall contribution to the sport, we have decided to request for a wildcard for her. However, her application will be among the many that the International Boxing Association (AIBA) will examine before taking a final decision," Chairman of the ad-hoc committee currently running boxing in India, Kishen Narsi, told PTI. Mary Kom, who is called 'Magnificent Mary' by AIBA, is a five-time world champion besides being a bronze-medallist from the London Olympics. The multiple-time Asian champion could not get an Olympic quota place in either of the two qualifying events for women boxers and is keeping her fingers crossed for a wildcard.

Mom's the word for Mary Kom at London

Mom's the word for Mary Kom at London

Rediff.com21 Jul 2012

For M C Mary Kom, the London Olympics is a dream realised twice over. The five-time World champion is not just excited about being the only Indian woman boxer at the quadrennial extravaganza, but is also overjoyed about having her mother in the stands to watch her live for the first time.

Future is dark for boxers without any competition, says Mary Kom

Future is dark for boxers without any competition, says Mary Kom

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Concerned about the administrative logjam in Indian boxing, Olympic bronze-medallist M C Mary Kom said future seems dark for the country's pugilists, who are losing motivation to train.

Mary Kom upset with facilities at Nationals

Mary Kom upset with facilities at Nationals

Rediff.com3 Oct 2009

Four-time world champion women boxer MC Mary Kom is miffed at the poor accommodation provided by the organisers of the ongoing 10th Senior Women's National Boxing championship at J R D Tata sports complex in Jamshedpur.

Less awareness in sports led to only 2 Oly medals: Mary Kom

Less awareness in sports led to only 2 Oly medals: Mary Kom

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

London Games bronze medallist boxer M C Mary Kom on Tuesday described her trials for Rio Olympics as "unfortunate" and said things probably would have been in her favour had there been more competitions for women. "I only got two chances to qualify. Male boxers get five to six chances, but even then many of them did not qualify," she said expressing hope that things would change for better after the upcoming boxing federation elections.

Japan-Philippines Send Strong Message To China

Japan-Philippines Send Strong Message To China

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The trigger that led Japan and the Philippines to ink the deal was because of the deteriorating security situation in the South China Sea. China's coast guard increased the frequency and intensity of incursions into Philippine waters, provoking the Philippines to take countermeasures to deter China, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.

Cillian Murphy Dedicates His Oscar To...

Cillian Murphy Dedicates His Oscar To...

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Accepting his Best Actor Oscar for the biopic Oppenheimer, Irish actor Cillian Murphy gave a shout-out to his homeland, saying, 'I'm a very proud Irishman standing here tonight.'

South Asian Games: Mary, Sarita out-punch opponents to claim gold

South Asian Games: Mary, Sarita out-punch opponents to claim gold

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

M C Mary Kom and Pooja Rani knocked out their respective opponents while L Sarita Devi survived a scare as India grabbed all the three gold medals on offer in women's boxing for an overall clean-sweep of top honours in the 12th South Asian Games in Shillong on Tuesday.

I have sorted out my weaknesses: Mary Kom

I have sorted out my weaknesses: Mary Kom

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

India's most successful woman boxer M C Mary Kom is spewing fire even though it is celebration time for her after clinching her maiden gold medal since jumping a division, in the Asian Championships in Mongolia.

Mary Kom promises to 'give her best' at Asian Games

Mary Kom promises to 'give her best' at Asian Games

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Talking extensively to Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi before flying out for the Asian Games, Mary gets candid about the life-changing Bollywood biopic Mary Kom, missing out on the Commonweath Games berth, her fight with the Sports Authority of India and what drives her to be the best inside the squared rope.

Mary Kom not willing to retire yet, eyes comeback at Asian Championship

Mary Kom not willing to retire yet, eyes comeback at Asian Championship

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Five-time world champion and London Olympics bronze-medallist woman boxer MC Mary Kom is eyeing a comeback to the ring at this year's Asian championship in Vietnam before deciding her future course of action.

Mary Kom and Saina condemn growing rape cases in India

Mary Kom and Saina condemn growing rape cases in India

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

M C Mary Kom, who is also a sitting Rajya Sabha MP, said the alarming increase in the number of rapes in the country has left her feeling "hurt and helpless" while star shuttler Saina Nehwal condemned the 'ghastly crimes'.

PIX: Duplantis breaks own pole vault World record

PIX: Duplantis breaks own pole vault World record

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Images from the Track and Field action at the Parish Olympics on Monday.

Mary Kom, Shiva in boxing squads for Asian Olympic qualifiers

Mary Kom, Shiva in boxing squads for Asian Olympic qualifiers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Five-time World champion M C Mary Kom (51kg) pipped arch-rival Pinki Jangra to the India's women's squad, while World Championships bronze medallist Shiva Thapa (56kg) made the cut in a star-studded men's boxing team for the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in China from March 23.

Kareena Kapoor sizzles as Mary in Brothers

Kareena Kapoor sizzles as Mary in Brothers

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Every medal I have won is a story of a difficult struggle: Mary Kom

Every medal I have won is a story of a difficult struggle: Mary Kom

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Every medal is a story of struggle, says the indomitable M C Mary Kom, who considers her fifth Asian Championship gold medal special as it came despite the many roles she has had to play outside the ring in the past one year.

Moving up a division is worth the weight for Lovlina Borgohain

Moving up a division is worth the weight for Lovlina Borgohain

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain will step onto the scales a bit heavier at the Paris Olympics but feeling like a weight has been lifted from her shoulders.

National chess: Mary Ann Gomes shocks Nisha Mohota

National chess: Mary Ann Gomes shocks Nisha Mohota

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

WGM Mary Ann Gomes defeated IM Nisha Mohota of PSPB to move into sole lead after the ninth round of the 38th National Women's chess championship in Chennai on Monday.

I'll surely come back with an Olympics medal: Mary Kom

I'll surely come back with an Olympics medal: Mary Kom

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Following her qualification for the Olympics, India's ace boxer MC Mary Kom tells Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi she is confident of clinching a medal at the London Games.

20 brands crowd the ring-side of Mary Kom film

20 brands crowd the ring-side of Mary Kom film

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Brand associations have helped Priyanka Chopra-starrer gain traction in traditional and digital media.

2 held for firing outside Salman's house, were hired by Bishnoi gang

2 held for firing outside Salman's house, were hired by Bishnoi gang

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Two persons including a man who allegedly opened fire outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan's residence in Mumbai have been arrested from Gujarat, police said on Tuesday.

Paris Olympics: 11 YO skater to 61 YO rider to compete

Paris Olympics: 11 YO skater to 61 YO rider to compete

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

From 11-year-old to 60-plus, Olympics is playground for all

Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Mary Kom, Shiva get top seeding

Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Mary Kom, Shiva get top seeding

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Olympic bronze-medallist M C Mary Kom (51kg) and World Championship bronze-winner Shiva Thapa (56kg) were given the top billing in the Asian Olympic Qualifying Tournament draw held in Qian'an, China on Friday.