Mary Kom

Prime Minister's Office recommends Mary Kom, Navjot Singh Sidhu for Rajya Sabha seats

There are 12 nominated members in Rajya Sabha, with seven vacancies at the moment. 

Apr 22, 2016, 12:29 PM IST

Vikas Krishan, Devendro Singh to spearhead an experienced Indian boxing squad for Olympic qualifiers

Mary Kom, Sarita Devi will be aiming a positive show. 

Mar 15, 2016, 17:15 PM IST

Young Bollywood actors feel women should get prominent roles

As Women's Day is being celebrated worldwide today, the young brigade of Bollywood feels that filmmakers should offer meaty roles to actresses.

Mar 08, 2016, 17:09 PM IST

Women's Day 2016: Which heroic woman's biopic do you want to watch next?

Here's a look at a few other meticulous yet ignored women from all walks of life, who with the sweat of their brows and hardship did wonders in their pursuits. 

Mar 07, 2016, 19:47 PM IST

Mary Kom: With no motivation, competition, future of Indian boxers is dark

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

Feb 15, 2016, 16:16 PM IST

'Gold-finger' Chain Singh stars as India continues to lord at 12th South Asian Games

For the ninth successive day of competitions, India stood atop the medals table with 275 overall (160 gold, 88 silver and 21 bronze).

Feb 14, 2016, 23:20 PM IST

12th South Asian Games: Dominant India adds to medals tally on Day 8 of competition

India stood atop with 268 medals (156 gold, 85 silver and 27 bronze), way ahead of second placed Sri Lanka 163 (25, 55, 83).

Feb 13, 2016, 22:12 PM IST

Mary Kom influenced us: Pakistani women boxers

The pugilists credited the biographical sports film on five-time world champion and Indian boxing icon Mary Kom.

Feb 12, 2016, 22:01 PM IST

Mary Kom: SAG gold-medallist to help five-time world champion qualify for 2016 Rio Olympics

Yadav, who won the gold medal at Dhaka Games in 57kg category, joined Kom's camp July last year through Olympic Gold Quest.

Feb 12, 2016, 18:19 PM IST

Top five reasons why R Madhavan's 'Saala Khadoos' will hit it off with audience!

At a time when Bollywood is bustling with sex comedies and other visual treats in the name of art and cinema, here's a movie which has been swiftly brushed under the carpet – Sudha Kongara Prasad's sports drama 'Saala Khadoos'. The movie which chronicles the life of a disgraced boxer releases on Friday.

Jan 28, 2016, 17:26 PM IST

Mary Kom, Sarita Laishram advance in South Asian Games qualifiers

Sarita defeated a tough opponent P Basumatary, while Mary Kom made mincemeat of Soniya in her bout.

Jan 20, 2016, 23:26 PM IST

Doing totally different role in Sarbjit: Richa Chadda

Richa Chadda says she will be doing something “different” in upcoming Biopic 'Sarbjit'

Dec 25, 2015, 17:52 PM IST

Sanjay Leela Bhansali wanted no compromise on actors: Shruti Mahajan

Sanjay Leela Bhansali wanted no compromise on the actors, scale, look or feel of the project, says its casting director Shruti Mahajan

Dec 23, 2015, 18:41 PM IST

Biopic on Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi could potentially be best ever: Saif Ali Khan

Saif Ali Khanhe would never attempt to either produce or act in the film which would be based on his father’s life.

Dec 23, 2015, 10:11 AM IST

Mary Kom enters semifinals of 2016 Olympics Test event in Rio

The five-time world champion had been laid low by a shoulder injury which forced her to skip last year's World Championships.

Dec 04, 2015, 20:59 PM IST

Darshan Kumar excited to share screen space with Aishwarya

 Darshan Kumar says he is excited as well as nervous about working with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Nov 28, 2015, 19:40 PM IST

Darshan Kumar joins cast of Omung Kumar's 'Sarajbit'

Darshan Kumar is reteaming with "Mary Kom" director Omung Kumar for upcoming biopic "Sarajbit"

Nov 26, 2015, 20:29 PM IST

Mary Kom picked for AIBA's Olympic Test event

Six Indian Boxers have been selected to participate in the Test Event to be held at Rio De Janeiro.

Nov 18, 2015, 19:17 PM IST

After Abhinav Bindra, Anurag Thakur quits TOPS

Sports Authority of India (SAI) director general Injeti Srinivas has been made in charge of the scheme.

Nov 06, 2015, 10:47 AM IST

Vijender Singh could be India's first pro world champion: British boxer Amir Khan

The 28-year-old, Amir Khan, praised the achievements of Indian boxers over the last decade.

Nov 03, 2015, 18:56 PM IST