Usha Uthup’s name instantly evokes memories of her hit song “Koi Yahaan, Ahaa Nache Nache.” Renowned as one of India’s iconic pop singers, her distinctive voice has captured audiences’ hearts for decades. Recently bestowed with the esteemed Padma Bhushan award, Usha Uthup expressed profound joy and gratitude.
Overflowing with emotion, Usha Uthup shared her feelings after receiving the Padma Bhushan from President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi. She views the honor as a testament to her patriotism and a driving force to excel further in her craft.
President Droupadi Murmu presents Padma Bhushan in the field of Art to Smt. Usha Uthup. She is an internationally renowned singer. Her music has charmed generations of Indians through her unique style of singing. pic.twitter.com/gNq326hGld
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) April 22, 2024
President Droupadi Murmu recognized Usha Uthup’s contributions by presenting her with the Padma Bhushan in the field of Art.
Overflowing with emotion, Usha Uthup shared her feelings after receiving the Padma Bhushan from President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi. She views the honor as a testament to her patriotism and a driving force to excel further in her craft.
President Droupadi Murmu presents Padma Bhushan in the field of Art to Smt. Usha Uthup. She is an internationally renowned singer. Her music has charmed generations of Indians through her unique style of singing. pic.twitter.com/gNq326hGld
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) April 22, 2024
President Droupadi Murmu recognized Usha Uthup’s contributions by presenting her with the Padma Bhushan in the field of Art.
- 4/23/2024
- by Anshu Harvansh
- ReferSMS
Kannan Iyer‘s sophomore, Ae Watan Mere Watan, currently streaming on Prime Video, narrates the tale of a courageous young girl in pre-independent India when the British government controlled all the newspapers and private radio stations. It was done with the sole intention of manipulating the perceptions of the Indians to suit their cruel and deceptive agenda. Most of the freedom fighters and political leaders were in jail. Those who were not arrested went underground. The situation was both intimidating and dangerous, and the government has partially curbed the freedom movement. In response to this despot approach, the protagonist and her friends embark on a bold endeavor. They aim to inspire and unite fellow Indians in their struggle against the empire and liberate the nation from the fetters of slavery. While the premise holds promise, the film serves as another example where a potential concept doesn’t always ensure an equally engaging output.
- 3/23/2024
- by Dipankar Sarkar
- Talking Films
New Delhi, March 22 (Ians)There may not be anything like an entirely historically accurate film. With liberties taken and not merely tweaked to make incidents more palatable or believable in order to tell a certain story, there could be numerous valid reasons for a storyteller’s dire need to change parts of history.
Unless incidents are altered completely, that may still be explicable or pardonable because contemporary accounts may be coloured by a particular ideology, and isn’t it every director’s prerogative to present his or her point of view? What filmmakers cannot afford to get away with is a shoddy narrative that struggles to stay afloat — or poor acting that fails to strike a chord.
We have all grown up studying (and not just reading) history and India’s fight for independence is firmly unshakable as a lesson. Director Kannan Iyer’s biographical ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ uses...
Unless incidents are altered completely, that may still be explicable or pardonable because contemporary accounts may be coloured by a particular ideology, and isn’t it every director’s prerogative to present his or her point of view? What filmmakers cannot afford to get away with is a shoddy narrative that struggles to stay afloat — or poor acting that fails to strike a chord.
We have all grown up studying (and not just reading) history and India’s fight for independence is firmly unshakable as a lesson. Director Kannan Iyer’s biographical ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ uses...
- 3/22/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Hindi cinema is filled with movies that delve into the Indian freedom struggle and other events that occurred in India post-Indian independence. The makers of such movies go ahead and take all the cinematic liberties they need to tweak the story and rely a lot of the narrative on jingoism. Just last week, there was Yodha, a movie about a soldier trying to avert the possibility of a conflict between India and its neighboring country. That film, incidentally, was produced by Dharma Films. Directed by Kannan Iyer, Ae Watan Mere Watan is the story of two freedom fighters who dared to make a difference for the sake of their motherland. The movie is based on two real-life freedom fighters who put a lot at stake to make sure their country received independence.
Spoilers Ahead
Who Was Usha Mehta?
Usha Mehta was a young, college-going girl from a family of means,...
Spoilers Ahead
Who Was Usha Mehta?
Usha Mehta was a young, college-going girl from a family of means,...
- 3/22/2024
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Kannan Iyer has done an excellent job adding another patriotic film Ae Watan Mere Watan to the list. The amazing cast of the film has won us over with their brilliant on-screen presence. This film talks about the sacrifices that the revolutionaries made to see a free India. Sara Ali Khan has left us speechless, playing the role of Usha Mehra, an unsung hero who has sacrificed her life to propagate Congress Radio to influence the people and push them to seek freedom during the Quit India Movement. The film brings to the forefront the undying will of the revolutionaries, whose sacrifices have ensured our freedom.
Usha Mehta
Sara Ali Khan has done an excellent job of playing the character of Usha Mehta in the film. Usha’s undying love for her nation has been a significant factor driving her life since her childhood. She never backed off from her...
Usha Mehta
Sara Ali Khan has done an excellent job of playing the character of Usha Mehta in the film. Usha’s undying love for her nation has been a significant factor driving her life since her childhood. She never backed off from her...
- 3/21/2024
- by Debjyoti Dey
- Film Fugitives
Ae Watan Mere Watan
It is strange, but director Kannan Iyer has directed just one other film in his entire career. Ek Thi Dayan in 2013 featured Konkona Sen Sharma as a, ha ha, witch. Which, if you think about it, is just the antithesis of what Sara Ali Khan plays in Iyer’s second film.
Ae Watan Mere Watan warmly embraces all the shining trophy-like atrophied tropes of desh-bhakti films, and yet succeeds in being a trifle removed from its flag-waving origins.
Sara Ali Khan, so far known for making faces on camera, withdraws into a quietly assured space to play Usha Mehta, a fierce nationalist who combated colonialism in her own way by manning an underground radio station propagating the views and ideology of Mahatma Gandhi while he, the Mahatma, was jailed.
Uniquely, the character Usha Mehta’s fight for freedom is in-sync with the actress’ flight into freedom.
It is strange, but director Kannan Iyer has directed just one other film in his entire career. Ek Thi Dayan in 2013 featured Konkona Sen Sharma as a, ha ha, witch. Which, if you think about it, is just the antithesis of what Sara Ali Khan plays in Iyer’s second film.
Ae Watan Mere Watan warmly embraces all the shining trophy-like atrophied tropes of desh-bhakti films, and yet succeeds in being a trifle removed from its flag-waving origins.
Sara Ali Khan, so far known for making faces on camera, withdraws into a quietly assured space to play Usha Mehta, a fierce nationalist who combated colonialism in her own way by manning an underground radio station propagating the views and ideology of Mahatma Gandhi while he, the Mahatma, was jailed.
Uniquely, the character Usha Mehta’s fight for freedom is in-sync with the actress’ flight into freedom.
- 3/21/2024
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
Ae Watan Mere Watan Movie Review Rating:
Star Cast: Sara Ali Khan, Abhay Verma, Sparsh Shrivastava, Emraan Hashmi, Alexx O’Nell, Sachin Khedekar, Anand Tiwari & others
Director: Kannan Iyer
Ae Watan Mere Watan Review Out: Sara Ali Khan Lives Usha Mehta On-Screen (Photo Credit –Amazon Prime Video)
What’s Good: An unheard tale from the pages of history that needs your acknowledgment, love, and applause.
What’s Bad: Nothing in particular, but the fact that the film doesn’t leave an impact as strong as it should have is underwhelming.
Loo Break: Anytime you want. Your screen, your Amazon Prime Video account, your rules.
Watch or Not?: Definitely Yes.
Language: Hindi with English subtitles.
Available On: Amazon Prime Video
Runtime: 2 hours 13 minutes
User Rating:
Jai Hind. Two words. Seven letters. But hold 1.44 billion together. When you chant Vande Mataram or must have sung Saare Jahan Se Accha Hindostan Hamara in...
Star Cast: Sara Ali Khan, Abhay Verma, Sparsh Shrivastava, Emraan Hashmi, Alexx O’Nell, Sachin Khedekar, Anand Tiwari & others
Director: Kannan Iyer
Ae Watan Mere Watan Review Out: Sara Ali Khan Lives Usha Mehta On-Screen (Photo Credit –Amazon Prime Video)
What’s Good: An unheard tale from the pages of history that needs your acknowledgment, love, and applause.
What’s Bad: Nothing in particular, but the fact that the film doesn’t leave an impact as strong as it should have is underwhelming.
Loo Break: Anytime you want. Your screen, your Amazon Prime Video account, your rules.
Watch or Not?: Definitely Yes.
Language: Hindi with English subtitles.
Available On: Amazon Prime Video
Runtime: 2 hours 13 minutes
User Rating:
Jai Hind. Two words. Seven letters. But hold 1.44 billion together. When you chant Vande Mataram or must have sung Saare Jahan Se Accha Hindostan Hamara in...
- 3/20/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Ae Watan Mere Watan film is inspired by real events and chronicles a pivotal chapter from India’s quest for Independence, in which a 22-year-old woman named Usha (essayed by Sara Ali Khan) played a key role.
The film is set against the backdrop of 1942’s Quit India Movement. The trailer showed Sara’s character, Usha, fighting the British to free the nation from their clutches.
We have patriotic powerful dialogues starring Sara Ali Khan, Sachin Khedekar, Abhay Verma, and Anand Tiwari. Check out Ae Watan Mere Watan Dialogues below:
Ae watan mere watan dialogues: sara ali khan's patriotic dialogues
Kya dekhenge kya sochenge kya bolenge sab control kiya jaa raha hai aur hum control ho rahe hai
Ae watan mere watan dialogues: sara ali khan's patriotic dialogues
Tod do dar ki diware aur sahash ke pankh faila ke ud jaao kyki pankh failane mein hi virata hai
Ae...
The film is set against the backdrop of 1942’s Quit India Movement. The trailer showed Sara’s character, Usha, fighting the British to free the nation from their clutches.
We have patriotic powerful dialogues starring Sara Ali Khan, Sachin Khedekar, Abhay Verma, and Anand Tiwari. Check out Ae Watan Mere Watan Dialogues below:
Ae watan mere watan dialogues: sara ali khan's patriotic dialogues
Kya dekhenge kya sochenge kya bolenge sab control kiya jaa raha hai aur hum control ho rahe hai
Ae watan mere watan dialogues: sara ali khan's patriotic dialogues
Tod do dar ki diware aur sahash ke pankh faila ke ud jaao kyki pankh failane mein hi virata hai
Ae...
- 3/12/2024
- by Pooja Tiwari
- GlamSham
Karan Johar has unveiled the teaser of the Sara Ali Khan-starrer ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’, which pays homage to freedom fighter Usha Mehta, who at the age of 22 used an underground radio to broadcast news exposing the British Raj during the 1942 Quit India Movement.
The teaser, which is a minute and 32 seconds long, begins with KJo standing in a museum and looking at old pictures, including a board with ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ written on it. He then takes a look at a vintage radio receiver.
The video shows the director-producer saying, “1942. The Britishers were crushing the Quit India Movement. But then came Usha. At the age of 22, she was the ray of hope in our struggle for freedom.”
We then get a glimpse of Sara dressed in a plain white khadi saree and sporting a red bindi.
Continuing his commentary, KJo said, “She hid from Britishers, fought with them,...
The teaser, which is a minute and 32 seconds long, begins with KJo standing in a museum and looking at old pictures, including a board with ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ written on it. He then takes a look at a vintage radio receiver.
The video shows the director-producer saying, “1942. The Britishers were crushing the Quit India Movement. But then came Usha. At the age of 22, she was the ray of hope in our struggle for freedom.”
We then get a glimpse of Sara dressed in a plain white khadi saree and sporting a red bindi.
Continuing his commentary, KJo said, “She hid from Britishers, fought with them,...
- 3/1/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Sara Ali Khan’s Ae Watan Mere Watan announced (Photo Credit – Prime Video India / YouTube)
On World Radio Day, Dharmatic Entertainment announced the plot and release date of Ae Watan Mere Watan. If you’re wondering why the announcement was made on World Radio Day, read on!
For decades, Radio has thrived as a medium to inform, engage and entertain the masses. Ae Watan Mere Watan pays homage to the significant role radio played in uniting the country, further emboldening the Quit India Movement.
The date of Ae Watan Mere Watan was revealed with a motion picture featuring the voice of Sara Ali Khan as Usha. She is passionately urging the nation to unite against the British Raj through a clandestine radio.
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On World Radio Day, Dharmatic Entertainment announced the plot and release date of Ae Watan Mere Watan. If you’re wondering why the announcement was made on World Radio Day, read on!
For decades, Radio has thrived as a medium to inform, engage and entertain the masses. Ae Watan Mere Watan pays homage to the significant role radio played in uniting the country, further emboldening the Quit India Movement.
The date of Ae Watan Mere Watan was revealed with a motion picture featuring the voice of Sara Ali Khan as Usha. She is passionately urging the nation to unite against the British Raj through a clandestine radio.
Trending Aditya Narayan Throwing A Fan’s Phone, Akshay Kumar Smashing It Under His Foot To Salman Khan Snatching It – 5 Times When Actors Lost Control At Fans! Salman...
- 2/13/2024
- by Nikita Wagh
- KoiMoi
On World Radio Day, the makers of the upcoming film ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ have announced that the movie will release digitally on March 21. The date was revealed with a motion picture, featuring the voice of lead actor Sara Ali Khan as Usha, passionately urging the nation to unite against the British Raj through a clandestine radio.
Directed by Kannan Iyer, the film is written by Darab Farooqui and Iyer. It also stars Sachin Khedekar, Abhay Verma, Sparsh Shrivastav, Alexx O’ Neil and Anand Tiwari in pivotal roles and a special guest appearance by Emraan Hashmi.
‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ is a fictional tale that tells the riveting story about an underground radio station, led by a courageous young girl, that changed the course of India’s freedom struggle.
Drawing inspiration from freedom fighter Usha Mehta’s remarkable journey, the film pays a tribute to both — the celebrated as well...
Directed by Kannan Iyer, the film is written by Darab Farooqui and Iyer. It also stars Sachin Khedekar, Abhay Verma, Sparsh Shrivastav, Alexx O’ Neil and Anand Tiwari in pivotal roles and a special guest appearance by Emraan Hashmi.
‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ is a fictional tale that tells the riveting story about an underground radio station, led by a courageous young girl, that changed the course of India’s freedom struggle.
Drawing inspiration from freedom fighter Usha Mehta’s remarkable journey, the film pays a tribute to both — the celebrated as well...
- 2/13/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Even before he could receive the Padma Shri award announced by the government on the eve of January 26, Dhrupadacharya Pandit Laxman Bhatt Tailang, passed away at 9 am on Saturday. Pandit Tailang breathed his last at the age of 93 at Durlabhji Hospital in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
He was undergoing treatment for pneumonia and other diseases for the last few days.
As per Pandit Tailang’s daughter, the famous Dhrupad singer of Rajasthan, Professor Madhu Bhatt Tailang, “Panditji was admitted to Durlabhji Hospital as his health was deteriorating for the last few days. During treatment, he breathed his last in the hospital at 9 am on Saturday.”
Pandit Tailang’s entire life was spent singing and he provided extensive music education to his son Ravi Shankar and daughters Shobha, Usha, Nisha, Madhu, Poonam and Aarti and made them proficient in different genres.
Besides being a music lecturer at Banasthali Vidyapith from 1950 to 1992 and Rajasthan Music Institute,...
He was undergoing treatment for pneumonia and other diseases for the last few days.
As per Pandit Tailang’s daughter, the famous Dhrupad singer of Rajasthan, Professor Madhu Bhatt Tailang, “Panditji was admitted to Durlabhji Hospital as his health was deteriorating for the last few days. During treatment, he breathed his last in the hospital at 9 am on Saturday.”
Pandit Tailang’s entire life was spent singing and he provided extensive music education to his son Ravi Shankar and daughters Shobha, Usha, Nisha, Madhu, Poonam and Aarti and made them proficient in different genres.
Besides being a music lecturer at Banasthali Vidyapith from 1950 to 1992 and Rajasthan Music Institute,...
- 2/10/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Sriti Jha has expressed that she is getting to learn a lot from her ‘Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye’ co-star Usha Nadkarni, and their constant conversations in between shots is making their bond stronger and that is translating on screen. Usha plays the character of Dnyaneshwari, Amruta’s (Sriti) feisty grandmother.
Talking about their off-screen bond Sriti said: “It’s an absolute pleasure and honour to share the screen with Usha ji. Her energy and enthusiasm is contagious, and I am learning so much from her experience. We are having a great time on and off screen.”
Usha added: “Working with Sriti has been a delightful experience. She is not only a talented actress but also a welcoming co-star. Our scenes together are filled with mutual respect, and I appreciate the positive environment she brings to the sets. I treat her as my daughter and we are enjoying shooting together.
Talking about their off-screen bond Sriti said: “It’s an absolute pleasure and honour to share the screen with Usha ji. Her energy and enthusiasm is contagious, and I am learning so much from her experience. We are having a great time on and off screen.”
Usha added: “Working with Sriti has been a delightful experience. She is not only a talented actress but also a welcoming co-star. Our scenes together are filled with mutual respect, and I appreciate the positive environment she brings to the sets. I treat her as my daughter and we are enjoying shooting together.
- 1/31/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Jan 6 (Ians) Veteran actress Usha Nadkarni will be soon seen in a spirited avatar in the show ‘Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye’, and has opened up on her role, saying it feels like a ‘homecoming’.
‘Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye’ is an impossible love story between two contrasting characters — an optimistic Maharashtrian mulgi of modest means who believes in working on one’s marriage after finding a suitable partner — Amruta (played by Sriti Jha) and a worldy-wise, Delhi-based Punjabi munda Virat (Arjit Taneja) who has lost faith in the sanctity of the institution, taking most women to be gold-diggers.
Fans of Usha will be delighted to see her back in this sharp-tongued, spirited avatar that the actress is most loved for.
Talking about the same, the 77-year-old actress said: “I am really excited about making a comeback on Zee TV after such a long time, it truly feels like a homecoming.
‘Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye’ is an impossible love story between two contrasting characters — an optimistic Maharashtrian mulgi of modest means who believes in working on one’s marriage after finding a suitable partner — Amruta (played by Sriti Jha) and a worldy-wise, Delhi-based Punjabi munda Virat (Arjit Taneja) who has lost faith in the sanctity of the institution, taking most women to be gold-diggers.
Fans of Usha will be delighted to see her back in this sharp-tongued, spirited avatar that the actress is most loved for.
Talking about the same, the 77-year-old actress said: “I am really excited about making a comeback on Zee TV after such a long time, it truly feels like a homecoming.
- 1/6/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Ragneeti: Wedding reception invite goes viral as Parineeti Chopra, Raghav Chadha gear up for big day
The reception invite of Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra and Aam Aadmi Party (Aap) leader Raghav Chadha, who are all set to tie the wedding knot in Lake City Udaipur this month, has gone viral on social media. A picture of the reception card has gone viral on social media.
The card is ivory and gold in colour, and it reads as: “With The Heavenly Blessings Of Our Most Revered Shri P.N. Chadha Ji Smt. Vimla Chadha Smt. Usha & Shri H.S. Sachdeva Alka & Sunil Chadha Invite You For The Reception Lunch Of Their Son Raghav and Parineeti, Daughter Of Reena & Pawan Chopra On 30th September 2023 Taj Chandigarh 1:00 Pm Onwards”.
The wedding rituals will be held at Hotel Leela Palace and Udayavilas on September 23-24, according to the sources.
During this period, many big personalities from politics and Bollywood will come to Udaipur. If sources are to be believed, mehendi,...
The card is ivory and gold in colour, and it reads as: “With The Heavenly Blessings Of Our Most Revered Shri P.N. Chadha Ji Smt. Vimla Chadha Smt. Usha & Shri H.S. Sachdeva Alka & Sunil Chadha Invite You For The Reception Lunch Of Their Son Raghav and Parineeti, Daughter Of Reena & Pawan Chopra On 30th September 2023 Taj Chandigarh 1:00 Pm Onwards”.
The wedding rituals will be held at Hotel Leela Palace and Udayavilas on September 23-24, according to the sources.
During this period, many big personalities from politics and Bollywood will come to Udaipur. If sources are to be believed, mehendi,...
- 9/6/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Sep 4 (Ians) Indian Olympic Association (Ioa) on Monday announced signing up of Samsonite, the travel luggage company, as partner for the Hangzhou-bound Asian Games contingent.
The members of the Indian contingent will travel to the continental mega event, scheduled to take place from September 23 to October 8 in Hangzhou, China, will travel with premium suitcases.
Ioa president Pt Usha has said the collaboration marks the partnership of leaders committed to excellence, “The provision of a premium suitcase, designed for the official kit for the Asian Games 2022, to each member of the Indian team is a symbol of the support and belief that the entire nation, and brands of global repute like Samsonite, bestow upon our champions,” she said.
India’s seasoned Table Tennis star A Sharath Kamal, who won two bronze medals in the last Asian Games in Jakarta, welcomed the partnership and said: “I cannot stress enough the...
The members of the Indian contingent will travel to the continental mega event, scheduled to take place from September 23 to October 8 in Hangzhou, China, will travel with premium suitcases.
Ioa president Pt Usha has said the collaboration marks the partnership of leaders committed to excellence, “The provision of a premium suitcase, designed for the official kit for the Asian Games 2022, to each member of the Indian team is a symbol of the support and belief that the entire nation, and brands of global repute like Samsonite, bestow upon our champions,” she said.
India’s seasoned Table Tennis star A Sharath Kamal, who won two bronze medals in the last Asian Games in Jakarta, welcomed the partnership and said: “I cannot stress enough the...
- 9/4/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, July 30 (Ians) Indian pop, jazz, playback singer, and Padma Shri recipient Usha Uthup, is going to be the part of an upcoming fiction show ‘Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si’, a musical love saga, starring Mohit Malik and Sayli Salunkhe in the lead roles.
Sources told Ians: “Usha Uthup will be a part of ‘Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si’.”
‘Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si’ will bring a story of two individuals in their 30s and 40s, and their intertwined journey in pursuit of their dreams, eventually addressing the question of whether love is also possible past a certain age.
The show revolves around two people from different backgrounds, and how their world views collide when they meet, with music set to play an important role in their journey. It is going to be a musical, fictional love saga.
With Rajan Shahi as the producer of the show, this is the first time...
Sources told Ians: “Usha Uthup will be a part of ‘Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si’.”
‘Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si’ will bring a story of two individuals in their 30s and 40s, and their intertwined journey in pursuit of their dreams, eventually addressing the question of whether love is also possible past a certain age.
The show revolves around two people from different backgrounds, and how their world views collide when they meet, with music set to play an important role in their journey. It is going to be a musical, fictional love saga.
With Rajan Shahi as the producer of the show, this is the first time...
- 7/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Imphal, July 15 (Ians) Legendary athlete and Rajya Sabha member P.T. Usha on Saturday appealed for peace and harmony in Manipur, where ethnic violence has claimed the lives of more than 150 people besides injuring over 600 others.
Usha, who’s also the President of the Indian Olympic Association (Ioa), said in an open letter to the people of Manipur: “Let’s heal together, let’s progress together, let’s bring those smiles back, and let a new day begin, with hope and harmony for a better future.
“Our strength is our unity, our success is our inclusive diversity. Today, let us pledge that we will bring those smiles and warmth back into the hearts and minds of our Manipuri brothers and sisters by dedicating ourselves to welcoming peace and harmony.”
Referring to India’s mission to the Moon that was launched on Friday, Usha said that India’s success story in industrial growth,...
Usha, who’s also the President of the Indian Olympic Association (Ioa), said in an open letter to the people of Manipur: “Let’s heal together, let’s progress together, let’s bring those smiles back, and let a new day begin, with hope and harmony for a better future.
“Our strength is our unity, our success is our inclusive diversity. Today, let us pledge that we will bring those smiles and warmth back into the hearts and minds of our Manipuri brothers and sisters by dedicating ourselves to welcoming peace and harmony.”
Referring to India’s mission to the Moon that was launched on Friday, Usha said that India’s success story in industrial growth,...
- 7/15/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, May 3 (Ians) Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia has alleged that one of protesters was beaten and injured by Delhi Police officials at the Jantar Mantar, here on Wednesday night.
Talking to reporters, he said women players including Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik were abused by policemen.
“Look at them, they are drunk,” Bajrang showed two police officers surrounded by other protesters.
Meanwhile, Vinesh was seen consoling Sakshi who was crying for help.
Vinesh also said that her brother got injured after getting beaten by the police officers. “They also pushed me and abused me.”
The video of the brawl is also going viral on social media now.
Further details awaited.
Earlier on Wednesday, Ioa president Pt Usha met wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and other grapplers, who have been sitting on a protest demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh,...
Talking to reporters, he said women players including Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik were abused by policemen.
“Look at them, they are drunk,” Bajrang showed two police officers surrounded by other protesters.
Meanwhile, Vinesh was seen consoling Sakshi who was crying for help.
Vinesh also said that her brother got injured after getting beaten by the police officers. “They also pushed me and abused me.”
The video of the brawl is also going viral on social media now.
Further details awaited.
Earlier on Wednesday, Ioa president Pt Usha met wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and other grapplers, who have been sitting on a protest demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh,...
- 5/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, May 3 (Ians) Ioa president Pt Usha on Wednesday met wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and other grapplers, who have been sitting on a protest demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, and assured them of support.
Usha had a discussion with the protesting wrestlers and left the protest site without speaking to the media. Later, Bajrang Punia told reporters that Usha has assured them that she will help them get justice.
“Pt Usha met us and assured her support. She said she is first an athlete and then an administrator. She assured us that she will help us in getting justice,” Bajrang said.
Earlier, the former athlete had on April 27 said that the wrestlers should have approached the Ioa instead of going out in the streets against the Wfi and its president, whom the wrestlers accused of sexual harassment and mismanagement of athletes.
Usha had a discussion with the protesting wrestlers and left the protest site without speaking to the media. Later, Bajrang Punia told reporters that Usha has assured them that she will help them get justice.
“Pt Usha met us and assured her support. She said she is first an athlete and then an administrator. She assured us that she will help us in getting justice,” Bajrang said.
Earlier, the former athlete had on April 27 said that the wrestlers should have approached the Ioa instead of going out in the streets against the Wfi and its president, whom the wrestlers accused of sexual harassment and mismanagement of athletes.
- 5/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, April 28 (Ians) India’s first two individual gold medals at the Olympics, Abhinav Bindra and Neeraj Chopra, led some of the country’s greatest sportspersons in expressing their support for the wrestlers protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik and Asian and Commonwealth Games medallist Vinesh Phogat are currently leading the protest against the Wfi president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accusing him and some coaches of sexual harassment.
The top Indian sportspersons that have come out in support of the protesting wrestlers include reigning World Champion in boxing Nikhat Zareen, cricketers Bharbhajan Singh and Virender Sehwag, Grand Slam-winning tennis player Sania Mirza and former women’s hockey team captain Rani Rampal.
All of them on Friday put out tweets supporting the protesting wrestlers as #IStandWithWrestlers was trending for most of the day.
Abhinav Bindra, the...
Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik and Asian and Commonwealth Games medallist Vinesh Phogat are currently leading the protest against the Wfi president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accusing him and some coaches of sexual harassment.
The top Indian sportspersons that have come out in support of the protesting wrestlers include reigning World Champion in boxing Nikhat Zareen, cricketers Bharbhajan Singh and Virender Sehwag, Grand Slam-winning tennis player Sania Mirza and former women’s hockey team captain Rani Rampal.
All of them on Friday put out tweets supporting the protesting wrestlers as #IStandWithWrestlers was trending for most of the day.
Abhinav Bindra, the...
- 4/28/2023
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Chandigarh, April 28 (Ians) Former Indian Hockey Captain and Olympian Pargat Singh on Friday criticised Indian Olympic Association President P.T. Usha’s remark, as he came out in support of wrestlers who have been agitating to demand the registration of a police case and arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
“No one will come out in streets unless one was seriously piqued and harassed to the brim,” said Pargat Singh, assailing all those sportsmen and women who went through similar situations but were now sitting mute spectators.
“It is such a serious matter. A sportsperson knows how hard it is to come to a national and international level. And if such exploitation of athletes takes place at the highest level, it is even beyond holding one’s head of shame and remain part of the sports administration.”
Taking a dig at Usha, the first woman...
“No one will come out in streets unless one was seriously piqued and harassed to the brim,” said Pargat Singh, assailing all those sportsmen and women who went through similar situations but were now sitting mute spectators.
“It is such a serious matter. A sportsperson knows how hard it is to come to a national and international level. And if such exploitation of athletes takes place at the highest level, it is even beyond holding one’s head of shame and remain part of the sports administration.”
Taking a dig at Usha, the first woman...
- 4/28/2023
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New Delhi, April 28 (Ians) India’s Tokyo Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has come out in support of the wrestler protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) and asked the authorities concerned to take quick action “to ensure that justice is served”.
Some of India’s top wrestlers including Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik along with Asian and Commonwealth Games medallist Vinesh Phogat are protesting at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, seeking action against Wfi President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for alleged sexual harassment of women grapplers.
Neeraj Chopra on Friday came out in support of the wrestlers. “It hurts to see our athletes on the streets demanding justice. They have worked hard to represent our great nation and make us proud,” said Chopra in a tweet on Friday.
Chopra is the second Indian Olympic gold medallist after shooter Abhinav Bindra to come out in support of the wrestlers.
Some of India’s top wrestlers including Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik along with Asian and Commonwealth Games medallist Vinesh Phogat are protesting at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, seeking action against Wfi President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for alleged sexual harassment of women grapplers.
Neeraj Chopra on Friday came out in support of the wrestlers. “It hurts to see our athletes on the streets demanding justice. They have worked hard to represent our great nation and make us proud,” said Chopra in a tweet on Friday.
Chopra is the second Indian Olympic gold medallist after shooter Abhinav Bindra to come out in support of the wrestlers.
- 4/28/2023
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New Delhi, April 27 (Ians) The Indian Olympic Association (Ioa) on Thursday constituted a two-member Ad-hoc Committee comprising Bhupender Singh Bajwa, Ioa Executive Council Member, and former Asian and Commonwealth Games medallist shooter Suma Shirur to run the office of Wrestling Federation of India’s (Wfi).
The two-member committee will take over the charge of managing the Wfi office with immediate effect and will also oversee the elections to set up a new Management Committee as per an order issued by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The Ministry has mandated the Ad-hoc Committee with conducting the elections for Wfi Management Committee within 45 days.
“In the days leading up to Wfi’s election, the Ioa will also appoint a retired High Court Judge to the Ad-Hoc Committee for a fair and transparent election. The Wfi Ad-Hoc committee will be responsible to manage the affairs of the federation including selection and...
The two-member committee will take over the charge of managing the Wfi office with immediate effect and will also oversee the elections to set up a new Management Committee as per an order issued by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The Ministry has mandated the Ad-hoc Committee with conducting the elections for Wfi Management Committee within 45 days.
“In the days leading up to Wfi’s election, the Ioa will also appoint a retired High Court Judge to the Ad-Hoc Committee for a fair and transparent election. The Wfi Ad-Hoc committee will be responsible to manage the affairs of the federation including selection and...
- 4/27/2023
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Lucknow, April 8 (Ians) Sai Shakti, Sai Bal, Har Hockey Academy, and Sports Hostel Odisha won their respective games on Day 4 of the ongoing Khelo India Women’s Hockey League (U-21 – Final Phase), here on Saturday.
Sai Shakti defeated Bhai Bhelo Hockey Academy by 7-0 in the first game of the day. Subila Tirkey (7′), Khushi (12′), Anisha Dung Dung (19′), Pooja Yadav (22′), and Lanleibi Chanu Khundrakpam were on the scoresheet as Sai Shakti recorded an easy win.
On the other hand, Sai Bal defeated Salute Hockey Academy by a 4-1 margin in the second game. Himanshi Gawande, Gayatri Gedela (26′) and Sushmita Panna (57′) were on the scoresheet for Sai Bal while Kajal (36′) netted the lone goal from Salute Hockey Academy.
The third game ended with Har Hockey Academy beating Him Hockey Academy by a 4-2 scoreline. Saavi (3′) and Team Captain Usha (8′) scored early to build a lead for Har Hockey Academy but the advantage...
Sai Shakti defeated Bhai Bhelo Hockey Academy by 7-0 in the first game of the day. Subila Tirkey (7′), Khushi (12′), Anisha Dung Dung (19′), Pooja Yadav (22′), and Lanleibi Chanu Khundrakpam were on the scoresheet as Sai Shakti recorded an easy win.
On the other hand, Sai Bal defeated Salute Hockey Academy by a 4-1 margin in the second game. Himanshi Gawande, Gayatri Gedela (26′) and Sushmita Panna (57′) were on the scoresheet for Sai Bal while Kajal (36′) netted the lone goal from Salute Hockey Academy.
The third game ended with Har Hockey Academy beating Him Hockey Academy by a 4-2 scoreline. Saavi (3′) and Team Captain Usha (8′) scored early to build a lead for Har Hockey Academy but the advantage...
- 4/8/2023
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In an unprecedented move, India’s top wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and others, staged a protest against Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh at Jantar Mantar in the national capital on January 18, levelling serious charges of sexual harassment against him and the coaches of the federation.
Though there were many grapplers involved in the protest, Vinesh and Sakshi were the main faces and inspired many female wrestlers to come and speak about whatever they feel.
The Pt Usha-led Indian Olympic Association and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur intervened and it eventually led to the stepping aside of the under-fire Brij Bhushan till an oversight committee probes the allegations and submits its report.
The oversight committee led by the legendary boxer Mary Kom is currently handling the day-to-day activities of the Wfi and also looking into the allegations made by the wrestlers.
The...
Though there were many grapplers involved in the protest, Vinesh and Sakshi were the main faces and inspired many female wrestlers to come and speak about whatever they feel.
The Pt Usha-led Indian Olympic Association and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur intervened and it eventually led to the stepping aside of the under-fire Brij Bhushan till an oversight committee probes the allegations and submits its report.
The oversight committee led by the legendary boxer Mary Kom is currently handling the day-to-day activities of the Wfi and also looking into the allegations made by the wrestlers.
The...
- 4/2/2023
- by News Bureau
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Lucknow, March 29 (Ians) Har Hockey Academy and Sai Bal Team registered victories on the opening day of the Khelo India Women’s Hockey League (U-21 -Phase 2) in their respective matches, here on Wednesday.
In the first game of the day, Har Hockey Academy took on Salute Hockey Academy and beat them by a comprehensive 17-0 scoreline. The goal scorers were Bhateri, Shashi Khasha, Kriti, Seema, Saavi, Pinki, Team Captain Usha (23′), Pooja (35′), and Monu (38′).
The final match of the day saw the Sai Bal Team defeat the Him Hockey Academy 2-0. Priyanka Dogra (48′) scored from a penalty corner to break the deadlock, and Himanshi Gawande (60′) added a late goal to seal the deal for Sai Bal Team.
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In the first game of the day, Har Hockey Academy took on Salute Hockey Academy and beat them by a comprehensive 17-0 scoreline. The goal scorers were Bhateri, Shashi Khasha, Kriti, Seema, Saavi, Pinki, Team Captain Usha (23′), Pooja (35′), and Monu (38′).
The final match of the day saw the Sai Bal Team defeat the Him Hockey Academy 2-0. Priyanka Dogra (48′) scored from a penalty corner to break the deadlock, and Himanshi Gawande (60′) added a late goal to seal the deal for Sai Bal Team.
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- 3/29/2023
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Thiruvananthapuram, March 22 (Ians) The first ever honorary doctorate of the Central University of Kerala will go to legendary Indian athlete popularly known as ‘Payyoli Express’- P.T.Usha.
The decision to honour her was taken for her exemplary contribution to sports.
Fifty-eight-year-old Usha, a former Indian Railway official, is now a nominated member of the Upper House.
In December last year, she was elected unopposed as the president of the Indian Olympic Association.
In her distinguished career on the field, she has won 33 medals, including 19 gold, in the Asian Games and Asian Championship.
She was the first Indian athlete to win medals in four consecutive Asian Games and also won six medals, including five gold in the Jakarta Asian Athletic Meet in 1985.
After she hung up her boots, the athlete founded the Usha School of Athletics in Kinaloor at her home district-Kozhikode and her wards by now have won 79 international medals for the country.
The decision to honour her was taken for her exemplary contribution to sports.
Fifty-eight-year-old Usha, a former Indian Railway official, is now a nominated member of the Upper House.
In December last year, she was elected unopposed as the president of the Indian Olympic Association.
In her distinguished career on the field, she has won 33 medals, including 19 gold, in the Asian Games and Asian Championship.
She was the first Indian athlete to win medals in four consecutive Asian Games and also won six medals, including five gold in the Jakarta Asian Athletic Meet in 1985.
After she hung up her boots, the athlete founded the Usha School of Athletics in Kinaloor at her home district-Kozhikode and her wards by now have won 79 international medals for the country.
- 3/22/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
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