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'Was only craving to meet my family during lockdown', says Rani

Indian hockey players have been given a one-month break post the lockdown and were allowed to return home after being under lockdown in Bengaluru. Rani Rampal Women's hockey team captain for India describes how she felt.

Jun 23, 2020

Sports Ministry to establish 1000 district-level Khelo India Centres

The Sports ministry has now announced that it will be establishing 1000 district-level Khelo India Centres with a past champion running the centre or as a coach.

Jun 20, 2020

Hockey teams training at SAI Bengaluru given one-month break

Indian Hockey players both men and women who've been training at the SAI Centre Bengaluru have been given a month-long break now as the lockdown releases to visit their hometowns.

Jun 19, 2020

Assam government nominates Hima for Khel Ratna, Lovlina for Arjuna

Assam Government has nominated two special Indian athletes for the Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award. Hima Das or the 'Dhing express' as she is known has been nominated for the Khel Ratna while Lovlina the boxer has been nominated for the Arjuna Award.

Jun 16, 2020

'Took English classes & read books during lockdown', reveals SV Sunil

Indian hockey star SV Sunil discusses what he did to keep himself occupied throughout the lockdown, says he took English classes and read books.

Jun 15, 2020

Pride of Kodagu, Lt Gen C N Somanna passes away at 92; condolences pour in

Lieutenant General ( Retired) CN Somanna passed away around 4:00 pm Saturday, June 13. Somanna, 92, who was down with age-related ailments passed away at his residence in Virajpet.

Jun 14, 2020

FIH Integrity Unit stands by Batra, says no action against chief

After Vice President Sudhanshu Mittal made allegations against IOA Chief Batra, the FIH Integrity Unit has said there will be no action against Batra in a statement.

Jun 13, 2020

'Arjuna Award nomination huge motivation for us': Indian Women's hockey players Vandana, Monika

Vandana Katariya and Monika have been nominated for the prestigious Arjuna Award, the players say it's a huge motivation for them as players.

Jun 5, 2020

Padma Shri Rani Rampal recommended for Khel Ratna

Padma Shri awardee and Indian women's hockey team caption Rani Rampal is now recommended for the prestigious Khel Ratna.

Jun 2, 2020

Sportspersons unite at Kalinga Stadium to honour COVID-19 warriors

Odisha's sportspersons gathered at the Kalinga Stadium to acknowledge and appreciated the Coronavirus frontline workers.

May 31, 2020

'If Chak De India is remade, I want to play the role of SRK's assistant': Vidya Malvade (Exclusive)

In an exclusive conversation with International Business Times India, Vidya Malvade spoke at length about bagging a role as a feisty cop in ZEE5 's Kaali 2.

May 27, 2020

Legendary hockey player Balbir Singh Senior passes away at 96

He was undergoing treatment at Fortis Mohali and was in a "semi-comatose condition".

May 25, 2020

Sundeep Kishan launching his QBS unisex saloon in Vijayawada

Sundeep Kishan announces his QBS is the first Unisex Saloon in Andhra Pradesh to use PPE

Telugu actor Sundeep Kishan has announced that his QBS is the first Unisex Saloon in Andhra Pradesh to use the Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). He has also released a video of it.

May 24, 2020

When fear of a bomb blast by terrorists stopped a Test match

Of all the weird reasons that have brought cricket matches to a sudden halt, the possibility of a terrorist attack has to be the most amazing. [Throwback]

Apr 10, 2020

Madhuri Dixit chased Aamir Khan with hockey stick for this reason [Throwback]

Aamir Khan was a known prankster on sets and used to play pranks on many of his co-stars. But, one time when he messed with Madhuri Dixit, she chased him with a hockey stick.

Mar 24, 2020

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