Brilliant Initiative: Is your name Sindhu or Sakshi? Did you collect a free Pan Pizza from Pizza Hut?
While PV Sindhu became India's first shuttler to bag a silver medal at the mega event, Sakshi Malik became India's first woman wrestler to clinch a medal at the biggest sporting extravaganza.
Aug 21, 2016, 10:24 AM IST
SHOCKING! While PV Sindhu was playing in Gold medal match, people were searching her 'caste'
When one types PV Sindhu in Google's search box, her caste was the third most searched keyword related to her.
Aug 21, 2016, 09:29 AM IST
Rio Olympics, Day 16: All eyes on Yogeshwar Dutt as India look to end campaign on a high
After Sakshi Malik, if Yogeshwar Dutt too clinches a medal at Rio Olympics, it would be a tremendous achievement for Indian wrestling.
Aug 21, 2016, 08:52 AM IST
Told PV Sindhu not to think we have lost a match, but that we have won a medal: Pullela Gopichand
Coach Gopichand, who deserves much credit for Sindhu’s silver, says she transformed admirably during Games.
Aug 21, 2016, 08:27 AM IST
Rio Olympics Closing ceremony – Day, Time, Venue, Live Streaming
At the conclusion of the ceremony, the Olympic flag will be passed on to Tokyo, where the 2020 games will be held.
Aug 21, 2016, 07:29 AM IST
Neymar-led Brazil clinch Gold medal in men’s football, defeat Germany 5-4 on penalties
In honour of the retiring sprinting great, Neymar even adopted the "lightning bolt" celebration, whilst chants of "ole, ole, ole, Neymar" rang around Rio's most iconic arena.
Aug 21, 2016, 05:48 AM IST
Russian shot putter Yevgeniya Kolodko stripped off silver medal for doping
Yulia Chermoshanskaya from the 4x100m failed a doping re-test along with Anastasia Kapachinskaya from the 4x400m.
Aug 21, 2016, 05:28 AM IST
VIDEO! Brazil captain Neymar reduced to tears after scoring the winning penalty against Germany
With the match being stretched to penalties, Neymar stood to take the 5th and final penalty of the shootout.
Aug 21, 2016, 05:16 AM IST
WATCH! Neymar’s glorious free-kick goal against Germany in the Rio Olympics final
The Barcelona forward put the ball in the top-left corner, beating Germany’s goalkeeper Timo Horn.
Aug 21, 2016, 04:54 AM IST
Rio 2016 Olympics: India's complete schedule for final day
All eyes on Yogeshwar Dutt as India chases third medal at Rio Olympics.
Aug 21, 2016, 03:49 AM IST
WOW! Uber India pay tribute to PV Sindhu's feat at Rio Olympics 2016 in epic style
Uber India replaced their traditional cab icons with shuttlecocks.
Aug 21, 2016, 02:01 AM IST
UNBELIEVABLE: A cricketer created history at Rio Olympics by winning silver medal – Details Inside!
Sunnette played one Test and 17 ODIs for the South African women's team.
Aug 21, 2016, 01:27 AM IST
Park In-Bee wins first women`s golf gold medal in 116 years; Aditi Ashok finishes 41st
Aditi carded five-over 76 to end her campaign at the 41st spot in the women's golf event, which had nine of the world's Top-10 players.
Aug 20, 2016, 22:35 PM IST
IOC boss Thomas Bach hails Rio Olympics 2016 as 'iconic'
There were budget cutbacks in the buildup and since the Games started on August 5 there has been widespread comment about empty stadiums.
Aug 20, 2016, 20:56 PM IST
Australian athletes detained in Rio Olympics 2016 for tampering with IDs
They were taken before a judge and let off in return for payment of 10,000 reais (US$3,120)fines.
Aug 20, 2016, 20:49 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh government to reward Sindhu with Rs 3 cr cash prize and government job
The government would also award Rs 50 lakh to Sindhu's coach Pullela Gopichand for mentoring her, he said.
Aug 20, 2016, 20:03 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
India's epic feat at Rio shows Indian badminton in safe hands
It turned out to be a watershed moment for Indian badminton as Sindhu became the first Indian shuttler to win a silver at the Olympics.
Aug 20, 2016, 19:46 PM IST
Yogeshwar Dutt not letting negativity affect him ahead of his event at Rio Olympics 2016
"Everyone in the team is in a shock, and we are trying our best that it does not affect Yogeshwar. He is our last medal hope. We just pray that he gets a good draw," he added.
Aug 20, 2016, 19:36 PM IST
Chinese legend Lin Dan leaves Rio empty-handed
Lin, who topped the podium at Beijing 2008 and London 2012, was unable to repeat those heroics in Brazil, falling to old rival Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia in Friday`s semi-final.
Aug 20, 2016, 19:32 PM IST
