Para-athlete Suvarna Raj, who has represented the country in global events, on February 3 accused the IndiGo airline crew of 'mistreatment', saying she requested the carrier to provide her a personal wheelchair at the aircraft door but the staff did not respond. On the IndiGo’s mistreatment, Suvarna alleged that she was mistreated by IndiGo crew members while taking a flight from New Delhi to Chennai. Suvarna had booked seat number 39D(Aisle) on the Chennai-bound flight on Friday. Speaking to ANI, Indian para-athlete Suvarna Raj said, “...I told them 10 times that I want my personal wheelchair at the aircraft door, but no matter how many times you tell them, they don't listen.
07 February,2024 02:22 PM IST
Join us as we catch up with Neeraj Chopra at the Athletes Village during the Asian Games 2023! The Olympic gold medalist shares his insights on the importance of consistency in international sports, setting an example for Indian athletes, converting training into success, and the thrill of performing on the grandest international stages. Don't miss out on Neeraj's valuable perspectives for aspiring athletes and sports enthusiasts!
30 September,2023 01:52 PM IST | Mumbai
Ace Indian athlete Dutee Chand, the current national 100 m record holder, has received a four-year ban from the National Anti-Doping Agency for failing an out-of-competition doping test for Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) in December last year. Reacting to it, Indian sprinter Dutee Chand on August 19 appealed the state government, Central Government and NADA to spare her this time. She further added that she has given several doping tests earlier where she was never detected positive.
19 August,2023 02:04 PM IST | Mumbai
India’s ace wrestlers continue their protest against WFI president Brij Bhushan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment. Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra on Friday came in support of the athletes, and said that he was 'hurt'. Top Indian grapplers including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, are involved in the protest against the WFI chief. Notably, India’s first individual Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra has also extended support to wrestlers. Following the protest, in January, the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the formation of an 'oversight committee' to probe allegations. However, wrestlers have alleged that no concrete action has been taken yet against WFI president. On April 27, India’s Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said that “athlete is priority” for Centre.
28 April,2023 05:51 PM IST | Mumbai
Siddi Tribal community leader Hirbai Ibrahim Lobi was conferred with the Padma Shri award on March 22. She worked for the upliftment and development of the Siddi tribal community. President Murmu conferred Padma Awards 2023 at Civil Investiture Ceremony-I at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The central government announced a total of 106 Padma Awards across categories.
23 March,2023 02:40 PM IST
Renowned sports journalist and author, Ayaz Memon shares his insights on the exceptional performances this season in our latest edition of Midday Experts Speak.
10 August,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Railways athlete alleges sexual harassment by team in-charge
19 February,2011 02:06 AM IST
After an MMS of Asian gold medallist Pinki Pramanik winner undergoing a gender test goes viral, pictures of policemen virtually groping the athlete appear. Video courtesy: NDTV
06 July,2012 01:43 PM IST
After months of suffering the indignity of gender identification in full public glare, athlete Pinki Pramanik says she's being driven to suicide by the police, who have charged her with rape, claiming she's male. Whatever the charge or the crime, did she deserve to be made into a public spectacle? Video courtesy: NDTV
15 November,2012 02:46 PM IST
India's ace shooter and Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra echoes the sentiment of sportspersons across the country, says it's time to clean up the sports mess. Video courtesy: NDTV
10 December,2012 09:21 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
