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Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a nation-wide Fit India Movement at Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex in the national capital. (Photo: Shikhar Dhawan/Twitter)

Sports fraternity pays tribute to Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports...

Chand was born in 1905 and was known for his magical hockey skills.

29 Aug 2019 3:20 PM IST

Addressing the students at Royal University of Bhutan in Thimpu on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the countrys understanding of the essence of happiness. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

PM Modi launches 'Fit India Movement', says 'Will lead nation towards...

The programme aims to encourage all citizens to inculcate a culture of fitness.

29 Aug 2019 8:21 AM IST

On the occasion of National Sports Day, celebrated on the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, it is essential to also give special attention to hockey, a sport that continually gave way for cricket mania.

A league of their own

On National Sports Day, we look at the reduced attention that is now given to cricket, paving the way for other sports...

29 Aug 2019 12:17 AM IST

Bollywood actresses: Deepika Padukone, Taapsee Pannu, Amyra Dastur, Jacqueline Fernandez.

National Sports Day: Actresses who can give tough competition on the...

There are five actresses who we believe would also do great work if they were sports personalities and not actors.

29 Aug 2018 3:26 PM IST

Roger Federer, of Switzerland, celebrates after defeating Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, at the U.S. Open tennis tournament. (Photo: AP)

Us open: Federer escapes first round blues

Apart from Jhajharia, fellow para-athletes Mariyappan Thangavelu and Varun Bhati received the Arjuna award.

30 Aug 2017 11:23 PM IST

The hockey stalwart and a great fan of Don Bradman went to four Olympics and never returned empty-handed; a gold medal finish in 1948, 1952 and 1960 and a silver medal in 1960.

The unsung sporting heroes

This day marks the birthday of the Hockey Wizard Dhyan Chand.

28 Aug 2017 12:23 AM IST