Rio Olympics 2016
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Abhinav Bindra to lead NRAI committee to review India’s shooting performance at Rio
Other Sports | Aug 25, 2016, 09:32 PM ISTThe National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has come up with a proposal to set up a committee to review India's performance at the recently held Rio Olympics. The committee will be headed by
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Sakshi Malik gets warm welcome, felicitated by Haryana govt
Sports | Aug 24, 2016, 04:31 PM ISTSakshi Malik gets warm welcome, felicitated by Haryana govt
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For one silver we are screaming ‘Mera Bharat Mahan’, Waah!: RGV takes a jibe at India’s performance
Bollywood | Aug 22, 2016, 11:35 PM ISTCurtains might have drawn on Rio Olympics 2016 but it seems it will stay a hot topic of discussion for some time. Days after a renowned author and columnist garnered flak for criticising the performance
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Every athlete gave his best: PM Modi congratulates Indian Olympic contingent
National | Aug 22, 2016, 06:24 PM ISTIn an encouraging gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today poured congratulations on the Indian Olympic contingent, saying every athlete gave his or her best at the just concluded Rio Olympics. "Want to specially wish the
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Bronze medallist Sakshi Malik to carry tricolour at Rio Olympics closing ceremony
Other Sports | Aug 21, 2016, 11:13 PM ISTWrestler Sakshi Malik, who brought a smile on billions of faces by getting India its first medal at the Rio Olympics in the women's 58 kilogram freestyle category, will be the country's torch-bearer at the
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Rio 2016: Setback for fans as Yogeshwar Dutt's elimination ends India's wrestling campaign
Other Sports | Aug 21, 2016, 07:09 PM ISTChurning out a heartbreak for India, wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt lost his men's Freestyle 65 kilogram qualification match 0-3 against Mongolia's Mandakhnaran Ganzorig at the Rio Olympics today. The London Olympic bronze-medallist's only hope of making
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Know how Hyderabad is organising a grand welcome for silver medallist P.V. Sindhu
Other Sports | Aug 21, 2016, 02:44 PM ISTDelighted with P.V. Sindhu’s memorable performance at the Rio Olympics, Hyderabad is all set to give the Olympic gold-medallist a grand welcome upon her arrival on Monday. Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is making
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Money showers on India's Rio heroes: Indian businessman announces cash awards for Indian medallists
Other Sports | Aug 21, 2016, 11:42 AM ISTIn amid of showers plunging on India's heroes for raising country’s flag high in Rio Olympics 2016, an Indian businessman on Sunday announced to give away cash prize of Rs 5 million (Rs. 25 lakh)
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Telangana, AP showers cash rewards on Olympic silver-medallist PV Sindhu
Other Sports | Aug 21, 2016, 09:09 AM ISTTelangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Saturday announced a cash prize of Rs 5 crore for badminton star PV Sindhu, a day after she created history by winning silver at the Rio Olympics
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Rio 2016: Neymar’s dominant spot-kick leads Brazil win Olympic football gold
Football | Aug 21, 2016, 12:35 PM ISTNeymar delivered Brazil’s first Olympic man’s football gold medal after winning penalty in a 5-4 shootout victory over Germany in a thrilling final at the Maracana stadium on Saturday. Neymar scored the clinching goal
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News in Nutshell: Important stories of the day
India | Aug 20, 2016, 08:03 PM ISTImportant stories of the day
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Delhi govt announces Rs 1 cr reward for Sakshi Malik, promotion for her father Sukhbir
India | Aug 20, 2016, 02:42 PM ISTDelhi government on Saturday announced an award of Rs 1 crore to Olympic medal winner wrestler Sakshi Malik. On Wednesday, the 23-year-old wrestler ended the country's wait for a medal at the Rio Olympic Games
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End of Historic career: ‘I am the greatest’, says Bolt after winning third gold at Rio
Other Sports | Aug 20, 2016, 09:26 AM ISTThe greatest sprinter of all the time Usain Bolt bid a blazing-fast farewell to the Rio de Janeiro Games by winning 4x100 relay race against Japan and the United States into a never-a-doubt runaway, helping
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PV Sindhu wins silver and hearts, Indians hail the champion
Sports | Aug 19, 2016, 11:26 PM ISTPV Sindhu wins silver and hearts, Indians hail the champion
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Rio 2016: PV Sindhu hands India its first Olympic Silver in Badminton
Other Sports | Aug 19, 2016, 09:58 PM ISTIndian Shuttler Pusarla Venkata Sindhu today brought home India's maiden Olympic Silver in Badminton.
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'Fly Business Class' : Air India's heart-warming gesture to wrestler Sakshi Malik for making India proud
Aug 19, 2016, 03:05 PM ISTIn a recent media interaction, Indian Bronze medal winner at Rio Sakshi Malik had said that she chose to become wrestler to be able to travel in plane. The 23 year old Malik ended India's
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You made the country so so proud: Watch Kohli’s inspiring message to PV Sindhu ahead of epic clash in Rio
Other Sports | Aug 19, 2016, 01:53 PM ISTWishes are pouring in from every nook and corner of India for the women of the moment PV Sindhu who has made the country proud after overpowering Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara yesterday in semi-finals of Women’s
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Narsingh Yadav defeated by his own people: Indian Olympic Association
Other Sports | Aug 19, 2016, 11:07 AM ISTThe Indian Olympic Association has said that embattled wrestler Narsingh Yadav has been ‘defeated by compatriots’ rather than opponents.
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Rio 2016: Usain Bolt wins 200m gold in 19.78 seconds, bags second medal
Other Sports | Aug 19, 2016, 08:23 AM ISTThe world's fastest man Usain Bolt on Friday registered his name in the books of records by winning the men's 200 metres title at a third consecutive Olympics with a dominant performance at the Rio
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Rio 2016: Narsingh Yadav’s Olympic dreams over, CAS bans wrestler for four years
Other Sports | Aug 19, 2016, 11:38 AM ISTIn a major setback for Indian contingent here, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) accepted the World Anti Doping Agency’s (WADA) appeal on Thursday and slapped a four year ban on Indian wrestler Narsingh