Limassol: Indian boxers scaled new frontiers as they powered through to claim the top rank and bag the 2013 Invitational FXTM International Limassol Boxing Cup.
The Indian pugilists displayed grit and talent throughout the tournament and a stunning performance particularity in the finals Sunday with a total tally of 10 medals - four gold, three silver and three bronze - ensured a first place in the overall standings for the Indian contingent. This is the first time that Indian boxers have won a tournament on the European circuit.
Reigning national champion Madan Lal (52kg) was the first Indian to take to the ring. Up against Ayigah Dodsi from Belgium, Lal started strongly to register an early lead. His sharp combinations of straight punches and hooks helped him gain a five-point lead at the end of Round 1.
In the second, the Belgian tried to make a comeback but the 21-year-old Lal was up to the challenge, quickly changing his strategy. Lal relied more on counter-attacks in the final two rounds and went on to bag the flyweight title with ease....
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06:56 PM, May 20, 2013
New Delhi: The cricketers and the bookies in custody in IPL spot-fixing case are being interrogated for the third day in the national capital on Sunday. Sources are telling CNN-IBN that Sreesanth resisted arrest by the Delhi Police. Sources also say Sreesanth was in a sedan when the police approached him in an SUV and he reportedly threw his phone at them. He mellowed after seeing the bookies in police...
04:50 PM, May 19, 2013
New Delhi: Actor Manoj Bajpayee, who recently played the role of upright CBI officer Wasim Khan in Special 26, will be next seen in Saat Uchakkey, shot in Delhi's Chandni Chowk, the actor told IBNLive. "It's full of Chandni Chowk in it. It's real humour, no slapstick," said Bajpayee. He said "it's a different script set in Chandni Chowk lanes." Though he refused to divulge any more details, the film...
09:55 AM, May 09, 2013
Sanjay Gupta's last release was in 2007 and after almost six years he is back with what he does best - with men and their guns, a film titled 'Shootout At Wadala'. It stars John Abraham, Anil Kapoor, Manoj Bajpayee, Kangana Ranaut and Sonu Sood. The film opened with a collection of Rs 10.1 crore. It kept the momentum going over the weekend and its three day collection stood at ...
10:40 PM, May 08, 2013
Director Sanjay Gupta's 'Shootout At Wadala' is based on Hussain Zaidi's book 'Mumbai to Dongri'. The film revolves around the story of a two gangs and their struggle for power. A prequel to 2007 film 'Shootout At Lokhandwala', the film shows the first-registered encounter by Mumbai police. The film stars John Abraham, Manoj Bajpayee, Sonu Sood, Tusshar and Kangana Ranaut in prominent roles. On his new movie 'Shootout At Wadala'....
06:25 PM, May 07, 2013
New Delhi: Among the most keenly awaited releases of 2013, Shootout at Wadala triumphed at the domestic box office with an incredible opening weekend of Rs 30.7 cr (net). It made Rs 10.10 crore on Friday, Rs 9.75 crore on Saturday and Rs 10.85 crore on Sunday. Shootout at Wadala opened across 1900 plus screens across the country and recorded the 3rd highest opening in 2013 and highest non-holiday opening...
01:15 PM, May 07, 2013
New Delhi: Sanjay Gupta has struck gold with his latest film 'Shootout At Wadala'. Within three days of the release of the gangster film, 'Shootout At Wadala' has been able to collect Rs 30.7 crore at the ticket window. Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted, "#ShootoutAtWadala collected approx. Rs 30.7 cr nett in its opening weekend. Fri 10.10 cr, Sat 9.75 cr, Sun 10.85 cr." The film has maintained good business...
04:37 PM, May 06, 2013
Chennai: Southern actress Hansika Motwani, who is currently shooting in Slovenia for an untitled Telugu multi-starrer, is completely in awe of the place. "Slovenia is four hours away from Milan. And it's such an amazing place, so much honesty, peace and calmness. Loving it," Hansika posted on her Twitter page. She is currently shooting with Vishnu Manchu for the film, which also features Manchu Manoj, Manchu Mohan Babu, Praneetha, Varun...
03:43 PM, May 06, 2013
Ghaziabad: A court trying the Aarushi-Hemraj double murder case Saturday rejected the defence counsel's request to summon the then CBI joint director Arun Kumar and 12 other witnesses included in the original list but not brought to depose, the lawyer said. Defence counsel Manoj Sisodia said that he made the request since the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had submitted the list of 141 witnesses but produced only 39 for...
11:20 PM, May 04, 2013
New Delhi: It has been 10 years since 'Pinjar' and Manoj Bajpayee still recalls how the film brought out his vulnerable side. Or how even after almost 15 years, not winning a National Award for 'Shool' pinches even though he lost to Mohanlal, a titan of Indian cinema. In the second part of his interview (Read the first part here) Bajpayee talks passionately about the milestones in his career and...
01:28 PM, May 04, 2013
Hamirpur: A local court on Friday sentenced a school teacher to eight years imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 in a rape case committed in March 2012. A class VIII student of the Government School, Kiyarabagh in Hamirpur district had lodged a complaint in Badsar police on June 2, 2012, that a teacher had raped her on March 24 and was repeatedly harassing her. The victim had stopped...
03:57 AM, May 04, 2013
Rajeev Masand says 'Shootout at Wadala' revels in its violence but sadly the bloodshed leaves you cold. What do you say? Write your own review and win prizes.
10:59 PM, May 03, 2013
New Delhi: With the backdrop of the first registered encounter by the Mumbai police, 'Shootout At Wadala' tells the story of a notorious gangster of the 70s Manya Surve and his police encounter. Based on gang rivalry, the film gives a sneak peek into the mafia world of the 70s when underworld ruled the streets of Mumbai. Taking inspiration from real life characters, the film takes you on a journey...
05:57 PM, May 03, 2013
New Delhi: Many Bollywood stars have dared to pull the trigger on screen and play the notorious gangsters. From Sanjay Dutt to Vivek Oberoi, many actors have now stepped into the shoes of gangsters on screen and the latest to join the bandwagon is none other than John Abraham. Playing the role of 70s infamous gangster Manya Surve, John Abraham will be seen in a new avatar in Sanjay Gupta's...
12:51 PM, May 03, 2013
Ghaziabad: In the Aarushi-Hemraj double murder case, defence counsel pleaded before a special court in Ghaziabad on Thursday to summon former CBI joint director Arun Kumar as witness. Defence counsel Manoj Shishodia said he submitted an application before Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Special Judge S Lal to summon 13 people, including Arun Kumar, for testimony. The court reserved the order on the application for Friday. "Of the 13 witnesses...
05:40 AM, May 03, 2013
New Delhi: "I ran like I've never run in my life!" Actor Manoj Bajpayee keels over with slightly rasping laughter that is typical of smokers as the consternation on my face triggers a fresh bout of chuckles. It was a languorous evening in Delhi and Bajpayee was describing being chased by the police as a young man staking out North Delhi's Batra cinema hall, known for its colourful crowd of...
06:11 PM, May 02, 2013
New Delhi: The main accused in the gangrape of a five-year-old girl in east Delhi, Manoj Sah, has been sent to judicial custody till May 9 by a city court after being grilled by the police for five days. Additional Sessions Judge Sanjay Garg remanded Manoj, 22, in judicial custody after the Delhi Police said he was not required for further interrogation. Co-accused Pradeep, 19, is also in judicial custody...
05:34 PM, May 01, 2013
Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders might have ended their losing streak, but their injury woes have become worse with Laxmi Shukla ruled out for the season, while Manoj Tiwary laid low for at least a week. The team management on Friday confirmed that Tiwary would not be travelling with their side for their back-to-back away matches in Chennai on Sunday and Raipur (vs Delhi Daredevils) on May 1. "Tiwary has about...
02:06 PM, Apr 27, 2013
New Delhi: Manoj Sah, the main accused in the rape case of a five-year-old in east Delhi, was on Thursday remanded by a city court to five-day police custody. Additional Sessions Judge Sanjay Garg remanded Manoj, 22, to police custody till April 30 after the probe agency said, "He has to be taken to his native place in Muzzafarpur, Bihar to recover the 'blood-stained clothes' which he was wearing at...
03:31 PM, Apr 25, 2013
