Despite sporting glory, Indian women struggle to rise
Women saved the day for India at Rio, and their growing presence was reflected in the 54 female Indian athletes at an Olympiad.
Aug 25, 2016, 13:19 PM IST
Thanks Piers Morgan, but two-medal India will celebrate Rio 2016 Olympics for PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik
When an outsider put the matter into a perspective – right or wrong, he was put to the sword, and was forced to take a tour of history, and also do extensive research on fields other than sports.
Aug 24, 2016, 22:43 PM IST
Haryana CM forgets PV Sindhu’s name, says she’s from Karnataka: Report
BJP government in Haryana also pledged a Rs 50 lakh reward for Sindhu.
Aug 24, 2016, 17:09 PM IST
Indians wildly celebrating two 'losing' medals? This British journalist terms it EMBARRASSING!
Sakshi and Sindhu may not have won gold but they didn't leave anything behind in the tank during their respective contests.
Aug 24, 2016, 15:02 PM IST
Sakshi Malik announced brand ambassador of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign in Haryana
The 23-year-old wrestler, who won India's first medal at Rio Olympics 2016, arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Wednesday to a rousing welcome.
Aug 24, 2016, 11:10 AM IST
Sakshi Malik arrives to rousing reception, felicitated by Haryana government
Sakshi Malik, who won India's first medal at Rio Olympics 2016, arrived in Delhi today to a rousing welcome.
Aug 24, 2016, 09:00 AM IST
DISGUSTING! Man booked after objectionable post against Sakshi Malik, her religion on FB
Nadeem Nambardar made some objectionable comments against the Olympic bronze medallist and her religion.
Aug 23, 2016, 16:53 PM IST
DNA: Analysis of how Indian women's success in Olympics changed mindset of our society- Part II
Analysing the position of women in Indian society and place they deserves. Watch complete news story of DNA for getting detailed updates!
Aug 23, 2016, 00:27 AM IST
DNA: Analysis of how Indian women's success in Olympics changed mindset of our society
Rio Olympic Silver medalist P.V Sindhu and gymnast Deepa Karmakar has given a grand welcome after returning to India. Watch complete news story of DNA for getting detailed updates!
Aug 23, 2016, 00:21 AM IST
PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik, Dipa Karmakar, Jitu Rai to receive Khel Ratna awards
The Sports Ministry announced this on Monday.
Aug 22, 2016, 17:12 PM IST
On Sakshi Malik, PV Sindhu's feats: Hats off to women for saving our respect in front of whole world, says Pullela Gopichand
Gopichand and Sindhu landed to at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad on the outskirts to a rousing reception.
Aug 22, 2016, 16:08 PM IST
Rio Olympics 2016: Sakshi Malik, PV Sindhu shine for India; USA top tally with 121 medals
At a time when it looked like that India could come back home empty-handed, Sakshi, who hails from Rohtak, brought smiles back home as she became the first Indian female wrestler to clinch a medal at the mega event.
Aug 22, 2016, 08:53 AM IST
SPOT ON! Before the start of Rio Olympics, Associated Press knew how many medals India will win
News Agency Associated Press had predicted that India will get only two medals at Rio Olympics.
Aug 22, 2016, 00:36 AM IST
Girl power to the fore: PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik save India from drawing a blank in Rio Games
Three unassuming women became the redeemers for India at the Rio Olympics as the country concluded its campaign with some good, bad and ugly memories.
Aug 21, 2016, 22:51 PM IST
Rio Olympics 2016: All you need to know about Closing Ceremony
But the best part of any Olympics closing ceremony is athletes walking together, without any distinction or grouping by nationality in the Parade of Athletes.
Aug 21, 2016, 22:38 PM IST
Rio Olympics 2016: Wrestling bronze medallist Sakshi Malik to be Indian flag bearer at Closing Ceremony
The announcement came after India's last medal hope Yogeshwar Dutt lost 0-3 to Ganzorig Mandakhnaran in the qualifying of the 65kg freestyle wrestling.
Aug 21, 2016, 21:29 PM IST
WOW! After clinching Silver medal, PV Sindhu all set to get richer by Rs 13 crores – Here's how!
After their stupendous performances in Rio Olympics 2016, plenty of cash rewards have been announced for PV Sindhu and Sakshi Malik by different state governments as well as sporting bodies.
Aug 21, 2016, 15:08 PM IST
Rio Olympics 2016: Shobhaa De finally speaks up, regrets her insulting tweet on Indian athletes
De said that even though things had turned around for India in Rio after her insulting remark on Indian athletes, she wasn't happy with two or three medals as it was an opportunity for the country to prove itself.
Aug 21, 2016, 13:57 PM IST
Delighted Indian fans break ''Google search records'' for Olympics, Sindhu, Sakshi Malik among most searched
P V Sindhu and Sakshi Malik did not just win medals at Rio Olympics and won hearts of millions of Indians, the two of them are also trending on internet and has made up to the list of most searched Indian athletes on Google.
Aug 21, 2016, 11:22 AM IST
Brilliant Initiative: Is your name Sindhu or Sakshi? Did you collect a free Pan Pizza from Pizza Hut?
While PV Sindhu became India's first shuttler to bag a silver medal at the mega event, Sakshi Malik became India's first woman wrestler to clinch a medal at the biggest sporting extravaganza.
Aug 21, 2016, 10:24 AM IST
