Lalita Babar

Rio Olympics 2016: Five Indian athletes who redefined 'woman power'

While PV Sindhu and Sakshi Malik were India's only two medalists at Rio Olympics, several others made a name for themselves at the mega event.

Aug 26, 2016, 18:38 PM IST

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

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

Woman power saves India blushes at greatest show on earth

They were equals when it came to effort and perseverance in what is called the greatest show on earth.

Aug 20, 2016, 19:55 PM IST

PV Sindhu top searched Indian athlete in Google India

"India is currently ranked 11th in the global trends in terms of searches for the 'Olympics' over the last seven days," the statement said.

Aug 19, 2016, 19:12 PM IST

India at Rio Olympics 2016, Day 11 Recap: PV Sindhu's win overshwadowed Narsingh's dope saga

Sindhu now stood just a win away from assuring India an elusive medal at the Rio Olympics.

Aug 17, 2016, 06:32 AM IST

Athletics coach Nikolai Snesarev detained by Rio police, then released

Indian athletics contingent's middle and long distance coach Nikolai Snesarev was "detained" for half a day and later released by the police after a lady doctor at the Games Village of the Rio Olympics made a complaint of misbehaviour at the polyclinic here.

Aug 15, 2016, 23:54 PM IST

Overawed by Dipa Karmakar and Lalita Babar; Virender Sehwag has a special request for Narendra Modi – Tweet!

Viru has request the PM to name a plane and a train after the two athletes.

Aug 15, 2016, 21:07 PM IST

Rio Olympics LIVE, Day 10 updates: Vikas Krishan crashes out; PV Sindhu enters quarter-final

PV Sindhu kept India's medal hopes alive.

Aug 15, 2016, 16:42 PM IST

India at Rio Olympics 2016, Day 9 Preview: Gymnast Dipa Karmakar, tennis duo in with chance to open medal chest

The country's hopes of opening the medal chest rest on diminutive gymnast Dipa Karmakar and mixed doubles tennis duo of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna.

Aug 14, 2016, 10:49 AM IST

Rio Olympics: How Indian athletes performed on Day 8

Here is what happened on Day 8 of the Games in Rio.

Aug 14, 2016, 05:03 AM IST

India at Rio Olympics 2016, Day 8 Recap: Lalita Babar lights up day before India stumbles in tennis

Lalita will be seen in the final on August 15.

Aug 14, 2016, 04:29 AM IST

Lalita Babar becomes the first Indian track athlete to reach Olympic final in 32 years

The top three in the three heats gain automatic qualification while Lalita, hailing from Maharashtra, made the grade as one of the six fastest from among the rest.

Aug 13, 2016, 21:17 PM IST