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'I can still fight better': Mary Kom slams Indian boxers for poor Olympic show

'I can still fight better': Mary Kom slams Indian boxers for poor Olympic show

Mary Kom, the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Olympics, was not able to participate in this edition due the age limit rule in Boxing as no one above the age of 40 is allowed to participate

16 October,2024 03:05 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
'Mary Kom' actor slams Alia Bhatt fans for racist remarks after 'Jigra' rant

'Mary Kom' actor slams Alia Bhatt fans for racist remarks after 'Jigra' rant

Bijou Thaangjam’s post comes after he shared his 'Jigra' casting ordeal claiming that he was kept on hold for months which caused him to lose out on work opportunities

15 October,2024 01:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Manipur-based actor accuses Alia Bhatt's 'Jigra' makers of discrimination

Manipur-based actor accuses Alia Bhatt's 'Jigra' makers of discrimination

Bijou Thaangjam has accused the makers of Alia Bhatt-starrer Jigra of discrimination after they locked him in for a role and then went MIA causing him to lose out on other projects

14 October,2024 06:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mary Kom inspires future boxing talent at REC national talent hunt programme

Mary Kom inspires future boxing talent at REC national talent hunt programme

The Elite boxers are competing in 12 weight categories and the Youth in 10. Mary Kom coming to witness the knockout participants is a huge morale booster for these young participants

14 October,2024 05:34 PM IST | Rohtak (Haryana) | ANI
'Weight and watch for yourself': Mary

'Weight and watch for yourself': Mary

India’s former World No. 1 boxer weighs in on the controversial issue surrounding wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification at Paris Olympics

04 October,2024 06:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Rufus Vedanayagam
I-Day: ‘Dangal’ to ‘Mary Kom’, 9 sports dramas that ignite patriotic fervour

I-Day: ‘Dangal’ to ‘Mary Kom’, 9 sports dramas that ignite patriotic fervour

'Dangal' starring actor Aamir Khan in the lead role was based on India's first female wrestlers Geeta Phogat and Babita Kumari, and is one of the highest-grossing Indian films

14 August,2024 06:09 PM IST | Mumbai
Up and about: Blessed be

Up and about: Blessed be

The big fat Indian wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant may be over, but the festivities are in full swing

14 July,2024 07:07 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist Team
It’s a great honour: Achanta Sharath Kamal on being flagbearer

It’s a great honour: Achanta Sharath Kamal on being flagbearer

Kamal, who will turn 42 on Friday, will appear in his fifth and final Games in Paris

11 July,2024 08:49 AM IST | Mumbai | G Krishnan
Gagan Narang replaces boxer Mary Kom as Chef de Mission

Gagan Narang replaces boxer Mary Kom as Chef de Mission

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha said the 41-year-old Narang’s elevation from deputy CDM position was an automatic choice in the wake of Mary Kom’s resignation

09 July,2024 09:23 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Mary Kom steps down as Paris Oly chef-de-mission

Mary Kom steps down as Paris Oly chef-de-mission

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha announced that Mary Kom had asked to be relieved from her position in a letter addressed to her.

13 April,2024 08:00 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI

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