Sports
Sindhu accorded warm welcome on arrival in Delhi
ArrayNew Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Indian badminton ace PV Sindhu, who won a bronze at the Tokyo Olympic Games, arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday and was accorded a roaring welcome.
Hundreds of fans poured in and gave Sindhu a befitting welcome with drums and dhols.
Sindhu had created history by becoming the first Indian women to win two Olympic medals for the country.
The government of Andhra Pradesh has announced to reward of Rs 30 lakh for the ace shuttler who had also won silver at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
"I am very happy and excited, lot of people are congratulating me. I feel thankful to the Badminton Association and to everyone for their immense love and support," said Sindhu on her arrival.
1 hour ago
Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyenndu’s ‘Mirzapur- The Movie’ teaser promises ‘epic bhaukaal’
1 hour ago
Alka Yagnik says she is ‘progressing positively’ after wheelchair video from Padma Bhushan ceremony sparks concern
1 hour ago
Divya Seth Shah says she’s trying to live the way her late daughter wanted and seek peace after her demise
1 hour ago
John Abraham shares AI video of upcoming project, Internet slams half-hearted effort
1 hour ago
Ila Arun shuts down comments doubting Alka Yagnik’s singing after Padma honour & health concerns
1 hour ago
Kangana Ranaut marks Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas, calls emergency an attack on Democracy
1 hour ago
Here’s how Amy Adams saved a stabbing victim
1 hour ago
Mouni Roy: Working with Sanjay Kapoor was a masterclass in itself
1 hour ago
Balika Vadhu's Smita Bansal says her career came at cost of motherhood: Couldn’t be there for my daughter’
1 hour ago
NEET retest: Not just end of ordeal, NTA’s student-centric focus presents model for future
1 hour ago
Amazon CEO meets PM Modi, announces $48 billion investment in India through 2030
1 hour ago
Row after MEA says passport is not proof of citizenship; cites Passport Act, HC ruling
1 hour ago
3 more held for death of girl in political violence in Bengal’s Kaliganj last year; total arrests rise to 16
