Manoj Kumar

Vijender Singh out of Olympic contention, wishes best for Vikas Krishan

Vikas entered the semifinals of the AIBA World Qualifying Tournament in Baku to book a Rio berth. 

Jun 23, 2016, 22:27 PM IST

Vikas ​Krishan, Manoj Kumar book Olympic berths in Baku

Kumar had lost to World Number 1 Tom Stalker of Great Britain during his pre-quarterfinal bout, that too in a controversial manner.

Jun 23, 2016, 18:09 PM IST

Devendro Singh in semis; Manoj Kumar, Sumit Sangwan enter Olympic Qualifiers​

Manoj was the first to take the ring and he rallied to beat Ismetov in his pre-quarterfinal contest.

Jun 21, 2016, 18:33 PM IST

Devendro Singh in quarters, Manoj Kumar in last-16 of Olympic Qualifiers

India have not sent any entry in the 56kg category as Shiva Thapa has already qualified for the Rio Games

Jun 20, 2016, 16:58 PM IST

Manoj Kumar enters second round of AIBA World Olympic Qualifiers

However, Gaurav Bidhuri (52kg) and Mandeep Jangra (69kg) lost lost their respective bouts.

Jun 17, 2016, 18:10 PM IST

Indian boxers make confident start at World Olympic Qualifiers

Asian Games gold-medallist Vikas Krishan (75kg) and Commonwealth Games silver-winner Laishram Devendro (49kg) were the only Indians to be seeded.

Jun 16, 2016, 22:41 PM IST

Laishram Devendro, Vikas Krishan to lead 9-member Indian team at 2016 Rio Olympic qualifier at Baku

The finalists in the light-flyweight and flyweight divisions will qualify for the Olympics, while the top-five will get Rio berths in the remaining eight weight divisions.

Jun 03, 2016, 00:47 AM IST

DNA : Manoj Kumar honored with Dadasaheb Phalke award

Manoj Kumar gets Dada Saheb Phalke award for his for his top notch patriotism in Bollywood. Watch complete news story of DNA for getting detailed updates!

May 04, 2016, 00:29 AM IST

Manoj Kumar receives Phalke Award, presents idol to President

 Veteran film actor and director Manoj Kumar was on Tuesday conferred with the 47th Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 63rd National Films Awards here. Known for featuring in films with patriotic themes, Manoj Kumar in return presented a Sai baba idol to President Pranab Mukherjee.

May 03, 2016, 20:35 PM IST

After Gurgaon, calls for renaming Shimla as Shyamla

The recent renaming of Gurgaon and Mewat by the Haryana government has triggered calls for changing the names of other cities in the country.

Apr 15, 2016, 12:00 PM IST

Indian boxers make disappointing start at Asian Olympic Qualifiers

Manoj Kumar, Sumit Sangwan and Pooja Rani were beaten today.

Mar 26, 2016, 19:00 PM IST

 Arjuna award-winning boxer Manoj Kumar blasts Kanhaiya Kumar in Facebook post

The boxer stated that he was skeptical at first about commenting on this issue.

Mar 06, 2016, 12:11 PM IST

Bollywood congratulates Manoj Kumar for winning prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award!

Veteran star Manoj Kumar who has contributed to the growth and development of Indian cinema will be conferred with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

Mar 05, 2016, 11:38 AM IST

Veteran star Manoj Kumar feels 'pleasantly surprised' with Dadasaheb Phalke Award announcement!

Superstar of his times and an inspiration to many generations, Bollywood actor Manoj Kumar will be conferred with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema.

Mar 05, 2016, 11:28 AM IST

Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner Manoj Kumar: Know lesser known facts about the veteran actor

Know some lesser known facts about Manoj Kumar!

Mar 04, 2016, 18:01 PM IST

Veteran actor Manoj Kumar to be bestowed with Dadasaheb Phalke award!

Manoj Kumar to be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke award.

Mar 04, 2016, 16:36 PM IST

Manoj Kumar out of hospital, doing 'fine' now

The 78-year-old is renowned for acting and directing films with patriotic themes.

Dec 03, 2015, 17:10 PM IST

Gritty Indian boxers eye medals, Olympic quotas at World meet

Their oft-seen ability to triumph over adversity will be put through its toughest test this year when Indian boxers aim for the twin rewards of medals and Olympic quota places in the World Championships starting here tomorrow.

Oct 05, 2015, 17:28 PM IST

Vijender Singh wishes best of luck to Indians at World Championships

He might have bid adieu to the amateur format but star boxer Vijender Singh will be keeping track of the Indian team at the upcoming World Championships in Doha and is confident that the six pugilists in fray would do the country proud.

Oct 04, 2015, 14:35 PM IST