Harjinder Kaur (IANS Photo) Indian weightlifter Harjinder Kaur has dedicated her 2026 Commonwealth Games silver medal to her mother, revealing that she always calls her first after winning a major event. Harjinder won silver in the women’s 69kg category with a combined lift of 227kg (101kg snatch and 126kg clean and jerk), earning her second…
NEW DELHI: Indian shooter Manu Bhaker admitted she had “mixed feelings” after winning bronze in the women’s 25m pistol event at the ISSF Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun World Cup in Hangzhou, China. While happy with her progress, the Olympic medalist said she believes she can do even better.“Another bronze. I have mixed feelings about it. I’m glad I…
Gold for Esha Singh (centre) and Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker (right) claims bronze NEW DELHI: Esha Singh struck gold for India at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou on Monday, winning the women’s 25m pistol title in a commanding display, while two-time Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker added a bronze to complete a memorable feat for…
India’s Jhandu Kumar celebrates his bronze medal. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: When ‘Jhandu Kumar’ rang out in the Commonwealth Games arena in Glasgow, it was no longer a name that invited ridicule. It was a name that had just delivered India’s first medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.For years, the para powerlifter from Bihar had…
Protest over the NEET paper leak case in Mumbai (left), and Manu Bhaker Double Olympic medal Manu Bhaker expressed concern over students protesting against alleged exam paper leaks, saying every child deserved access to education, security and a fair chance in life.In a post on social media, the Indian shooter said the issue goes beyond…
Why a top IIT Bombay graduate chose family over a career opportunity in the US worth Rs 29 crore, according to reports. (Photo: LinkedIn) Every year, thousands of engineering students dream of studying in an Indian Institute of Technology, landing a high-paying job abroad, and building a successful career overseas. For many, this is the…
Follow Bordoloi becomes India’s only medalist in World Youth Chess NEW DELHI: Last week, 13-year-old Woman FIDE Master (WFM) Follow Bordoloi created history for India in Montesilvano, Italy. Competing at the 2026 FIDE World Youth Chess Championship, the Bengaluru-based youngster won the silver medal in the Under-18 Girls category.Entering as the 16th seed with a…