News Wrap Apr 18, 2024: Pushpa 2’s Digital Rights Deal, Srk-Suhana Khan’s Film, Shilpa Shetty-Raj Kundra’s Legal Mess. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Koimoi’s Entertainment news wrap is here for you! In today’s news, Pushpa 2: The Rule secured a record-breaking digital rights deal, Teja Sajja’s action film Mirai unveiled its first look, and Chiyaan Vikram’s Veera Dheeran Sooran Part 2 began filming. 8 Indians were well-represented on Time’s 100 Most Influential List. Sandeep Vanga criticized Adil Hussain over Kabir Singh, while Ar Rahman defended himself against Subhash Ghai’s criticism. Security was increased for Shah Rukh Khan following threats, but they were unrelated to the Salman Khan attack. Reality TV stars Abhishek Kumar and Ayesha Khan trended online, and Shah Rukh Khan will reportedly share the screen with his daughter Suhana Khan for the first time. And Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra faced legal trouble...
Koimoi’s Entertainment news wrap is here for you! In today’s news, Pushpa 2: The Rule secured a record-breaking digital rights deal, Teja Sajja’s action film Mirai unveiled its first look, and Chiyaan Vikram’s Veera Dheeran Sooran Part 2 began filming. 8 Indians were well-represented on Time’s 100 Most Influential List. Sandeep Vanga criticized Adil Hussain over Kabir Singh, while Ar Rahman defended himself against Subhash Ghai’s criticism. Security was increased for Shah Rukh Khan following threats, but they were unrelated to the Salman Khan attack. Reality TV stars Abhishek Kumar and Ayesha Khan trended online, and Shah Rukh Khan will reportedly share the screen with his daughter Suhana Khan for the first time. And Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra faced legal trouble...
- 4/18/2024
- by Nikita Wagh
- KoiMoi
Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, World Bank President Ajay Banga, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and British actor with Indian roots, Dev Patel, have made it to Time magazine’s ‘100 Most Influential People’ list for 2024.
Another prominent Indian who features in the list is Sakshi Malik, India’s only female Olympic medallist in wrestling who led the protest against the alleged sexual harassment of female grapplers by former Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
“Proud to be included in the 2024 #TIME100 list,” Sakshi wrote on X.
Tom Harper, the director of the streaming film ‘Heart of Stone’, Alia’s first Hollywood project, heaped praises on the actress, calling her a “truly international star”.
“Despite her fame, Alia is self-effacing and funny on sets. There is a grace to the way she goes about her work: focused, open to ideas, and willing to take creative risks. One of my...
Another prominent Indian who features in the list is Sakshi Malik, India’s only female Olympic medallist in wrestling who led the protest against the alleged sexual harassment of female grapplers by former Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
“Proud to be included in the 2024 #TIME100 list,” Sakshi wrote on X.
Tom Harper, the director of the streaming film ‘Heart of Stone’, Alia’s first Hollywood project, heaped praises on the actress, calling her a “truly international star”.
“Despite her fame, Alia is self-effacing and funny on sets. There is a grace to the way she goes about her work: focused, open to ideas, and willing to take creative risks. One of my...
- 4/17/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Musician duo Meet Bros usher in the new year with their latest single titled ‘Har Lamha’, which celebrates life, along with Sukriti-Prakriti Kakar. The music video seamlessly combines all the elements, ranging from picturesque beachside location to captivating shots skilfully captured by the director Adil Shaikh. The song lyrics are penned by Kumaar blended with versatile voices of Meet Bros and the singers Sukriti-Prakriti Kakar, accentuated by actor Sakshi Malik.
On being asked about the song, Harmeet from Meet Bros said: “The dreamy and mesmerising sequence of the song in the music video will definitely give the viewer a happy feel. The track is very zesty and as the new year vibe is still on, this groovy song will be a perfect gift to our listeners at the start of the year 2024.”
Adding to it, Manmeet said that when they were approached for a brand song , they wanted to create something magical.
On being asked about the song, Harmeet from Meet Bros said: “The dreamy and mesmerising sequence of the song in the music video will definitely give the viewer a happy feel. The track is very zesty and as the new year vibe is still on, this groovy song will be a perfect gift to our listeners at the start of the year 2024.”
Adding to it, Manmeet said that when they were approached for a brand song , they wanted to create something magical.
- 1/20/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
After much anticipation T-Series finally unveiled its romantic musical offering, ‘Ek Mulaqaat,’ produced by Bhushan Kumar, featuring the dynamic duo Abhishek Malhan and Sakshi Malik. The announcement of this collaboration had earlier sent the internet into a frenzy, sparking speculations of a potential film project. Today, T-Series revealed that ‘Ek Mulaqaat’ is not just a song; it’s a spectacular experience that encapsulates the magic of storytelling in a few minutes.
The song ‘Ek Mulaqaat,’ composed by duo Javed-Mohsin, with heartfelt lyrics penned by Rashmi Virag and Sameer, takes audiences on an emotional rollercoaster. With soulful vocals by Vishal Mishra and Shreya Ghoshal, the track weaves a narrative of forbidden love.
Says Abhishek Malhan, “Collaborating with Sakshi on ‘Ek Mulaqaat’ has been a memorable journey. The song is not just about music; it’s a visual and emotional spectacle. The team at T-Series has crafted something truly unique, and I...
The song ‘Ek Mulaqaat,’ composed by duo Javed-Mohsin, with heartfelt lyrics penned by Rashmi Virag and Sameer, takes audiences on an emotional rollercoaster. With soulful vocals by Vishal Mishra and Shreya Ghoshal, the track weaves a narrative of forbidden love.
Says Abhishek Malhan, “Collaborating with Sakshi on ‘Ek Mulaqaat’ has been a memorable journey. The song is not just about music; it’s a visual and emotional spectacle. The team at T-Series has crafted something truly unique, and I...
- 11/24/2023
- by Pooja Tiwari
After much anticipation T-Series finally unveiled its romantic musical offering, ‘Ek Mulaqaat,’ produced by Bhushan Kumar, featuring the dynamic duo Abhishek Malhan and Sakshi Malik. The announcement of this collaboration had earlier sent the internet into a frenzy, sparking speculations of a potential film project. Today, T-Series revealed that ‘Ek Mulaqaat’ is not just a song; it’s a spectacular experience that encapsulates the magic of storytelling in a few minutes.
The song ‘Ek Mulaqaat,’ composed by duo Javed-Mohsin, with heartfelt lyrics penned by Rashmi Virag and Sameer, takes audiences on an emotional rollercoaster. With soulful vocals by Vishal Mishra and Shreya Ghoshal, the track weaves a narrative of forbidden love.
Says Abhishek Malhan, “Collaborating with Sakshi on ‘Ek Mulaqaat’ has been a memorable journey. The song is not just about music; it’s a visual and emotional spectacle. The team at T-Series has crafted something truly unique, and I...
The song ‘Ek Mulaqaat,’ composed by duo Javed-Mohsin, with heartfelt lyrics penned by Rashmi Virag and Sameer, takes audiences on an emotional rollercoaster. With soulful vocals by Vishal Mishra and Shreya Ghoshal, the track weaves a narrative of forbidden love.
Says Abhishek Malhan, “Collaborating with Sakshi on ‘Ek Mulaqaat’ has been a memorable journey. The song is not just about music; it’s a visual and emotional spectacle. The team at T-Series has crafted something truly unique, and I...
- 11/24/2023
- by Pooja Tiwari
- GlamSham
Singing maestros Vishal Mishra and Shreya Ghoshal’s latest collaboration on the single ‘Ek Mulaqaat’ is a beautiful song of unwavering love and heartbreak. The music video starring Abhishek Malhan and Sakshi Malik does justice to the song’s theme and is very poignant on its own.
The vocal harmonies between Vishal and Shreya are some of the best there have been, as the two singers have very different voices providing a complementary contrast, as the distinct voices of these two actually really boost each other and thus amp up the music.
Vishal’s own singing is more rooted and grounded while Shreya belts out her finest high notes. Together, these two very different voices create a unique flavour which is incredibly romantic and emotional.
The composition of Javed-Mohsin’s musical duo is also something to be greatly praised, because the singing wouldn’t be as good as it is without the music.
The vocal harmonies between Vishal and Shreya are some of the best there have been, as the two singers have very different voices providing a complementary contrast, as the distinct voices of these two actually really boost each other and thus amp up the music.
Vishal’s own singing is more rooted and grounded while Shreya belts out her finest high notes. Together, these two very different voices create a unique flavour which is incredibly romantic and emotional.
The composition of Javed-Mohsin’s musical duo is also something to be greatly praised, because the singing wouldn’t be as good as it is without the music.
- 11/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Singing maestros Vishal Mishra and Shreya Ghoshal’s latest collaboration on the single ‘Ek Mulaqaat’ is a beautiful song of unwavering love and heartbreak. The music video starring Abhishek Malhan and Sakshi Malik does justice to the song’s theme and is very poignant on its own.
The vocal harmonies between Vishal and Shreya are some of the best there have been, as the two singers have very different voices providing a complementary contrast, as the distinct voices of these two actually really boost each other and thus amp up the music.
Vishal’s own singing is more rooted and grounded while Shreya belts out her finest high notes. Together, these two very different voices create a unique flavour which is incredibly romantic and emotional.
The composition of Javed-Mohsin’s musical duo is also something to be greatly praised, because the singing wouldn’t be as good as it is without the music.
The vocal harmonies between Vishal and Shreya are some of the best there have been, as the two singers have very different voices providing a complementary contrast, as the distinct voices of these two actually really boost each other and thus amp up the music.
Vishal’s own singing is more rooted and grounded while Shreya belts out her finest high notes. Together, these two very different voices create a unique flavour which is incredibly romantic and emotional.
The composition of Javed-Mohsin’s musical duo is also something to be greatly praised, because the singing wouldn’t be as good as it is without the music.
- 11/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Abhishek Malhan and Sakshi Malik will be seen in a music video titled Ek Mulaqaat. Fans are excited to see his new music video as his latest music video with Jiya Shankar titled Judaiyaan
Judaiyaan reach million views and fans really loved their chemistry together as they were both seen in Bigg Boss 2. Fans tagged them as AbhiYa.
Abhishek shared the poster of the song and captioned, ‘How far will you go love? EkMulaqaat Story unveils on 24th November tseries #BhushanKumar @tseries.official @shreyaghoshal @vishalmishraofficial @sakshimalikk @javedmohsin_official #Sameer @dhruwal.patel @jigarmulani”
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Judaiyaan reach million views and fans really loved their chemistry together as they were both seen in Bigg Boss 2. Fans tagged them as AbhiYa.
Abhishek shared the poster of the song and captioned, ‘How far will you go love? EkMulaqaat Story unveils on 24th November tseries #BhushanKumar @tseries.official @shreyaghoshal @vishalmishraofficial @sakshimalikk @javedmohsin_official #Sameer @dhruwal.patel @jigarmulani”
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- 11/21/2023
- by Shweta Ghadashi
- GlamSham
Abhishek Malhan and Sakshi Malik will be seen in a music video titled Ek Mulaqaat. Fans are excited to see his new music video as his latest music video with Jiya Shankar titled Judaiyaan
Judaiyaan reach million views and fans really loved their chemistry together as they were both seen in Bigg Boss 2. Fans tagged them as AbhiYa.
Abhishek shared the poster of the song and captioned, ‘How far will you go love? EkMulaqaat Story unveils on 24th November tseries #BhushanKumar @tseries.official @shreyaghoshal @vishalmishraofficial @sakshimalikk @javedmohsin_official #Sameer @dhruwal.patel @jigarmulani”
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Judaiyaan reach million views and fans really loved their chemistry together as they were both seen in Bigg Boss 2. Fans tagged them as AbhiYa.
Abhishek shared the poster of the song and captioned, ‘How far will you go love? EkMulaqaat Story unveils on 24th November tseries #BhushanKumar @tseries.official @shreyaghoshal @vishalmishraofficial @sakshimalikk @javedmohsin_official #Sameer @dhruwal.patel @jigarmulani”
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- 11/21/2023
- by Shweta Ghadashi
Actress Sakshi Malik, who made an impressive appearance in the ‘Bom Diggy Diggy’ song the Kartik Aaryan-starrer film ‘Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety’, is set to join forces with social media influencer and ‘Bigg Boss Ott 2’ contestant Abhishek Malhan for a music video that will delve into love and heartbreak.
The narrative of the music video will explore the intricacies of human emotions.
Speaking about the collaboration, Sakshi said: “Working with Abhishek has been an absolute delight. We’ve poured our hearts and souls into this music video, and I can’t wait for our fans to witness the magic we’ve created.”
She further mentioned: “It’s a story of love and heartbreak that will resonate with everyone, and I believe it’s going to be something truly special.”
Sakshi recently appeared in singer-composer Armaan Malik’s music video for ‘Veham’.
Earlier, Abhishek had released a single titled...
The narrative of the music video will explore the intricacies of human emotions.
Speaking about the collaboration, Sakshi said: “Working with Abhishek has been an absolute delight. We’ve poured our hearts and souls into this music video, and I can’t wait for our fans to witness the magic we’ve created.”
She further mentioned: “It’s a story of love and heartbreak that will resonate with everyone, and I believe it’s going to be something truly special.”
Sakshi recently appeared in singer-composer Armaan Malik’s music video for ‘Veham’.
Earlier, Abhishek had released a single titled...
- 11/9/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Sakshi Malik, who made an impressive appearance in the ‘Bom Diggy Diggy’ song the Kartik Aaryan-starrer film ‘Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety’, is set to join forces with social media influencer and ‘Bigg Boss Ott 2’ contestant Abhishek Malhan for a music video that will delve into love and heartbreak.
The narrative of the music video will explore the intricacies of human emotions.
Speaking about the collaboration, Sakshi said: “Working with Abhishek has been an absolute delight. We’ve poured our hearts and souls into this music video, and I can’t wait for our fans to witness the magic we’ve created.”
She further mentioned: “It’s a story of love and heartbreak that will resonate with everyone, and I believe it’s going to be something truly special.”
Sakshi recently appeared in singer-composer Armaan Malik’s music video for ‘Veham’.
Earlier, Abhishek had released a single titled...
The narrative of the music video will explore the intricacies of human emotions.
Speaking about the collaboration, Sakshi said: “Working with Abhishek has been an absolute delight. We’ve poured our hearts and souls into this music video, and I can’t wait for our fans to witness the magic we’ve created.”
She further mentioned: “It’s a story of love and heartbreak that will resonate with everyone, and I believe it’s going to be something truly special.”
Sakshi recently appeared in singer-composer Armaan Malik’s music video for ‘Veham’.
Earlier, Abhishek had released a single titled...
- 11/9/2023
- by Agency News Desk
New Delhi, Aug 25 (Ians) Commonwealth and Asian Games gold medalist wrestler Vinesh Phogat slammed former Wfi chief Brij Bhushan Saran Singh after United World Wrestling (Uww) provisionally suspended the Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) with immediate effect for not conducting elections on time.
The national wrestling governing body was supposed to conduct elections in June. Unfortunately, these elections have faced multiple delays due to a series of legal challenges put forth by different state units.
Then, the elections to pick the new administrators were slated to be held on August 12 but got further delayed after Punjab and Haryana High Court stayed Wfi elections till further orders following a petition of the Haryana Wrestling Association (Hwa).
“The extent of damage Indian wrestling has suffered because of Brij Bhushan. if it is properly assessed, the true picture will come to light. The tricolor has been insulted because of this mafia,” Vinesh said...
The national wrestling governing body was supposed to conduct elections in June. Unfortunately, these elections have faced multiple delays due to a series of legal challenges put forth by different state units.
Then, the elections to pick the new administrators were slated to be held on August 12 but got further delayed after Punjab and Haryana High Court stayed Wfi elections till further orders following a petition of the Haryana Wrestling Association (Hwa).
“The extent of damage Indian wrestling has suffered because of Brij Bhushan. if it is properly assessed, the true picture will come to light. The tricolor has been insulted because of this mafia,” Vinesh said...
- 8/25/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Aug 24 (Ians) Olympic bronze-medallist wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik described Thursday as a black day for Indian wrestling after the national body for the sport was suspended by United World Wrestling for failing to conduct elections in time.
The Wrestling Federation of India is in limbo since the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Indian Olympic Association (Ioa) set up an Oversight Committee to conduct day-to-day functions after a large number of wrestlers led by Bajrang, Sakshi and Vinesh Phogat sat in protest at the Janta Mantar in Delhi alleging Wfi president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment of female grapplers and overall mismanagement.
The elections to pick the new administrators for further delayed with the Punjab and Haryana High Court granting an interim stay against the elections.
With the elections for the Wrestling Federation of India getting delayed, the Uww on Thursday suspended the Indian body,...
The Wrestling Federation of India is in limbo since the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Indian Olympic Association (Ioa) set up an Oversight Committee to conduct day-to-day functions after a large number of wrestlers led by Bajrang, Sakshi and Vinesh Phogat sat in protest at the Janta Mantar in Delhi alleging Wfi president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment of female grapplers and overall mismanagement.
The elections to pick the new administrators for further delayed with the Punjab and Haryana High Court granting an interim stay against the elections.
With the elections for the Wrestling Federation of India getting delayed, the Uww on Thursday suspended the Indian body,...
- 8/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Aug 10 (Ians) After Delhi Police invoked Section 144 CrPC in areas nearby Rajghat, Ito and Red-fort, Indian wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat postponed their press conference, which was scheduled on Thursday afternoon.
On Wednesday night, Vinesh, Sakshi and Bajrang — wrestlers who led the protests against outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) chief and Bjp MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, had announced that they will be holding a press conference on Thursday at Delhi’s Raj Ghat.
“Hello everyone, tomorrow at 12:30 pm we are holding a press conference at Raj Ghat in Delhi. Jai Hind,” wrote Vinesh in her tweet.
Later, Dcp Central tweeted, “In view of Independence Day celebrations, Section 144 CrPC has been invoked in areas nearby Rajghat, Ito, Red-fort etc. No gathering of any kind is permitted in these areas.”
After the postponement of the scheduled press conference, Vinesh said that they will share...
On Wednesday night, Vinesh, Sakshi and Bajrang — wrestlers who led the protests against outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) chief and Bjp MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, had announced that they will be holding a press conference on Thursday at Delhi’s Raj Ghat.
“Hello everyone, tomorrow at 12:30 pm we are holding a press conference at Raj Ghat in Delhi. Jai Hind,” wrote Vinesh in her tweet.
Later, Dcp Central tweeted, “In view of Independence Day celebrations, Section 144 CrPC has been invoked in areas nearby Rajghat, Ito, Red-fort etc. No gathering of any kind is permitted in these areas.”
After the postponement of the scheduled press conference, Vinesh said that they will share...
- 8/10/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, July 26 (Ians) Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and his son are not the part of Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) elections as the voter list for the federation polls was declared.
Last month in their meeting with sports minister Anurag Thakur, the protesting wrestlers – Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat – had demanded that no one from Brij Bhushan’s family should be allowed to contest the polls.
They were also promised a say in deciding who occupies the key posts of president, general secretary and treasurer.
However, Brij Bhushan was quoted as saying that it was his decision to keep his family out of the wrestling election. “I don’t want any more controversy around me and my family.”
Out of his three family members only his son-in-law, Vishal Singh, features in the electoral college, which was finalised on Tuesday.
The other son-in-law, Aditya Pratap Singh, a former joint secretary,...
Last month in their meeting with sports minister Anurag Thakur, the protesting wrestlers – Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat – had demanded that no one from Brij Bhushan’s family should be allowed to contest the polls.
They were also promised a say in deciding who occupies the key posts of president, general secretary and treasurer.
However, Brij Bhushan was quoted as saying that it was his decision to keep his family out of the wrestling election. “I don’t want any more controversy around me and my family.”
Out of his three family members only his son-in-law, Vishal Singh, features in the electoral college, which was finalised on Tuesday.
The other son-in-law, Aditya Pratap Singh, a former joint secretary,...
- 7/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, July 20 (Ians) Ace Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik on Thursday criticised the Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) ad-hoc committee’s decision to exempt Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia from trials for the upcoming Asian Games 2023 and revealed that she had also got the proposal but rejected it and wants a fair selection process.
On Tuesday, the Wfi ad-hoc panel granted Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Punia (65kg) and two-time world championships medallist Vinesh (53kg) exemption from appearing in the selection trials for the Asian Games.
The other wrestlers are set to compete in selection trials on July 22 and 23 to secure their spots in the Indian squad and it has angered the rest of the wrestling community, including Sakshi.
The 30-year-old Sakshi, who was a prominent figure along with Vinesh and Bajrang during the wrestlers’ protest against the Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, revealed that she...
On Tuesday, the Wfi ad-hoc panel granted Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Punia (65kg) and two-time world championships medallist Vinesh (53kg) exemption from appearing in the selection trials for the Asian Games.
The other wrestlers are set to compete in selection trials on July 22 and 23 to secure their spots in the Indian squad and it has angered the rest of the wrestling community, including Sakshi.
The 30-year-old Sakshi, who was a prominent figure along with Vinesh and Bajrang during the wrestlers’ protest against the Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, revealed that she...
- 7/20/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, July 19 (Ians) Reigning U20 World Champion wrestler Antim Panghal on Wednesday raised questions on the exemption given to Vinesh Phogat from the Asian Games selection trial and sought to understand the reason behind this decision.
In a surprising move on Tuesday, the Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) ad-hoc committee appointed by the Indian Olympic Association (Ioa), has granted Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia (65kg) and two-time world championships medallist Vinesh (53kg) exemption from appearing in the selection trials for the upcoming Asian Games 2023.
19-year-old Antim, who competes in the 53kg weight category, lashed out on a shocking decision and asked about the criteria for trials exemption.
“Vinesh Phogat has received a direct entry for the Asian Games when she had not done any practice in the last one year. She doesn’t have any achievement in the last one year.
In the 2022 Junior World Championships, I had...
In a surprising move on Tuesday, the Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) ad-hoc committee appointed by the Indian Olympic Association (Ioa), has granted Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia (65kg) and two-time world championships medallist Vinesh (53kg) exemption from appearing in the selection trials for the upcoming Asian Games 2023.
19-year-old Antim, who competes in the 53kg weight category, lashed out on a shocking decision and asked about the criteria for trials exemption.
“Vinesh Phogat has received a direct entry for the Asian Games when she had not done any practice in the last one year. She doesn’t have any achievement in the last one year.
In the 2022 Junior World Championships, I had...
- 7/19/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, June 29 (Ians) The Target Olympic Podium Scheme (Tops) of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has approved proposals by Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia for training in Kyrgystan and Hungary as they prepare for the upcoming trials for the Asian Games in Hangzhou.
The duo, who along with fellow Olympian Sakshi Malik, was leading a protest by wrestlers against the Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh till a few days back, sent in their proposals to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (Myas) Tops team and the same was cleared within 24 hrs of their request.
While Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia will head out to Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan for 36 days training camp, World Championships medallist Vinesh Phogat will first head out to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan for a week-long training camp and then to Tata, Hungary for 18 days of training, the ministry informed in a release on Thursday.
The duo, who along with fellow Olympian Sakshi Malik, was leading a protest by wrestlers against the Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh till a few days back, sent in their proposals to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (Myas) Tops team and the same was cleared within 24 hrs of their request.
While Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia will head out to Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan for 36 days training camp, World Championships medallist Vinesh Phogat will first head out to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan for a week-long training camp and then to Tata, Hungary for 18 days of training, the ministry informed in a release on Thursday.
- 6/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, June 21 (Ians) Double World Championships bronze medallist Vinesh Phogat, who was the face of the 38-day long protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, is likely to participate in the Polyak Imre and Varga Janos Memorial competition in Budapest next month.
The Budapest event is the fourth and last ranking series of the year.
According to reports, her name was cleared in a meeting between the ad hoc committee which runs the sport and officials from the government’s Top scheme on Tuesday.
Vinesh, along with Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia and Rio Games bronze medallist Sakshi Malik, has led the wrestlers’ protest against former Wfi president Brij Bhushan for sexual harassment.
The three grapplers missed the Zagreb (February), Alexandria (February) and Bishkek (June) ranking series as well as the Asian Championships in April.
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The Budapest event is the fourth and last ranking series of the year.
According to reports, her name was cleared in a meeting between the ad hoc committee which runs the sport and officials from the government’s Top scheme on Tuesday.
Vinesh, along with Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia and Rio Games bronze medallist Sakshi Malik, has led the wrestlers’ protest against former Wfi president Brij Bhushan for sexual harassment.
The three grapplers missed the Zagreb (February), Alexandria (February) and Bishkek (June) ranking series as well as the Asian Championships in April.
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- 6/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, June 18 (Ians) Former wrestler and Bjp leader Babita Phogat has refuted the claims of Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik and her grappler husband Satyawart Kadian of helping them in getting permission from the police for the protest against accused outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and called them the puppets of the Congress party.
In a video posted on Sakshi Malik twitter handle, the Olympic medallist and her husband on Saturday insisted that the wrestlers’ protest was not politically motivated, adding that Babita and another Bjp leader Teerath Rana had helped them in getting permission at Jantar Mantar.
“Let me make it clear that our protest is not politically-motivated. We came (to Jantar Mantar) in January, and permission was taken by two Bjp leaders seeking police permission,” Kadian said and asked Sakshi to show the letter, seeking permission for protest, in the video.
“This (protest) is not Congress supported.
In a video posted on Sakshi Malik twitter handle, the Olympic medallist and her husband on Saturday insisted that the wrestlers’ protest was not politically motivated, adding that Babita and another Bjp leader Teerath Rana had helped them in getting permission at Jantar Mantar.
“Let me make it clear that our protest is not politically-motivated. We came (to Jantar Mantar) in January, and permission was taken by two Bjp leaders seeking police permission,” Kadian said and asked Sakshi to show the letter, seeking permission for protest, in the video.
“This (protest) is not Congress supported.
- 6/18/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, June 17 (Ians) Amid Delhi Police’s investigation against the outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Commonwealth Games medallist Vinesh Phogat has shared a famous poem ‘Suno Draupadi shastra utha lo’ on social media, seeking justice for wrestlers.
Vinesh took to Twitter to post a picture of a famous poem written by Pushyamitra Upadhyay.
“#WeWantJustice,” she wrote along with the picture.
The 28-year old Phogat has been one of the faces of the wrestlers’ protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh against whom a chargesheet was filed on June 15 for stalking and sexual harassment of women wrestlers.
Notably, the top wrestlers including Vinesh, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia had halted their protest till June 15 after being assured by Sports Minister Anurag Thakur that a chargesheet will be filed against the Bjp MP.
The Delhi Police on Thursday filed a charge sheet running over 1,000 pages with...
Vinesh took to Twitter to post a picture of a famous poem written by Pushyamitra Upadhyay.
“#WeWantJustice,” she wrote along with the picture.
The 28-year old Phogat has been one of the faces of the wrestlers’ protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh against whom a chargesheet was filed on June 15 for stalking and sexual harassment of women wrestlers.
Notably, the top wrestlers including Vinesh, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia had halted their protest till June 15 after being assured by Sports Minister Anurag Thakur that a chargesheet will be filed against the Bjp MP.
The Delhi Police on Thursday filed a charge sheet running over 1,000 pages with...
- 6/17/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, June 10 (Ians) Pressure is being put on the protesting wrestler to compromise and it is under pressure that the minor wrestler, who has levelled allegations of sexual harassment against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the sidelined president of Wrestling Federation of India has changed her statement, Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik has reportedly claimed.
“There’s huge pressure on us to compromise,” Sakshi told a television channel, claiming that people close to Brij Bhushan have been calling and threatening them.
She claimed that the father of the complainant minor wrestler is suffering from depression because of the pressure put on him to withdraw the complaint.
Amid the ongoing talks to resolve wrestlers’ issues, grappler Sakshi Malik on Saturday also said they will not participate in Asian Games unless the matter is completely resolved.
Talking to reporters in Sonipat, Malik said that no one understands what the wrestlers are going through mentally each passing day.
“There’s huge pressure on us to compromise,” Sakshi told a television channel, claiming that people close to Brij Bhushan have been calling and threatening them.
She claimed that the father of the complainant minor wrestler is suffering from depression because of the pressure put on him to withdraw the complaint.
Amid the ongoing talks to resolve wrestlers’ issues, grappler Sakshi Malik on Saturday also said they will not participate in Asian Games unless the matter is completely resolved.
Talking to reporters in Sonipat, Malik said that no one understands what the wrestlers are going through mentally each passing day.
- 6/10/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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New Delhi, June 10 (Ians) Amid the ongoing talks to resolve wrestlers’ issues, grappler Sakshi Malik on Saturday said they will not participate in Asian Games unless the matter is completely resolved.
Talking to reporters in Sonipat, Malik said that no one understands what the wrestlers are going through mentally each passing day.
The 30-year old reached Sonipat to attend the Mahapanchayat to decide on the future course of action for wrestlers, who have been demanding the resignation of outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) president Brij Bhushan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment.
“We will participate in Asian Games only when all these issues will be resolved. You can’t understand how mentally exhausting this is and what we are going through everyday, ” Sakshi said.
Sakshi’s comments have come at a time when trials for the Asiad are scheduled to take place in the ongoing month. All the wrestlers,...
Talking to reporters in Sonipat, Malik said that no one understands what the wrestlers are going through mentally each passing day.
The 30-year old reached Sonipat to attend the Mahapanchayat to decide on the future course of action for wrestlers, who have been demanding the resignation of outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) president Brij Bhushan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment.
“We will participate in Asian Games only when all these issues will be resolved. You can’t understand how mentally exhausting this is and what we are going through everyday, ” Sakshi said.
Sakshi’s comments have come at a time when trials for the Asiad are scheduled to take place in the ongoing month. All the wrestlers,...
- 6/10/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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New Delhi, June 7 (Ians) After a lengthy meeting with Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, wrestler Bajrang Punia said on Wednesday that the government has asked for time till June 15 to give the status of the investigation against Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, adding that the protesting wrestlers are hopeful of getting justice.
The development came after the Sports Minister invited the wrestlers to his residence for “fresh talks”.
“Our protest will continue… The government has asked for time till June 15. We are hopeful of a favourable outcome. If the government fails to deliver the outcome in the given time, we will discuss it with our seniors and plan the future course of action,” Bajrang told Ians.
Apart from Bajrang, wrestler Sakshi Malik and her husband Satyawart Kadian were also present in the meeting with Thakur.
“The government has asked for time till June 15 for the police investigation to complete.
The development came after the Sports Minister invited the wrestlers to his residence for “fresh talks”.
“Our protest will continue… The government has asked for time till June 15. We are hopeful of a favourable outcome. If the government fails to deliver the outcome in the given time, we will discuss it with our seniors and plan the future course of action,” Bajrang told Ians.
Apart from Bajrang, wrestler Sakshi Malik and her husband Satyawart Kadian were also present in the meeting with Thakur.
“The government has asked for time till June 15 for the police investigation to complete.
- 6/7/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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New Delhi, June 7 (Ians) Wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik have made four demands to Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, including the appointment of a woman Wfi chief and scrapping of police FIRs against them, sources said.
“They demanded free and fair elections to the Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) and the appointment of a woman chief. They also said Brij Bhushan Singh or his family members cannot be part of the federation. Also reiterated their demand for the arrest of Brij Bhushan Singh,” sources said.
However, the question now arises, can the government interfere in the Wfi working or will there be change in constitution?
The protesting wrestlers have been invited by the government for the second time days after they met Home Minister Amit Shah.
In January, too, the wrestlers met Anurag Thakur at his residence and called off their protest after a committee was formed. At that time,...
“They demanded free and fair elections to the Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) and the appointment of a woman chief. They also said Brij Bhushan Singh or his family members cannot be part of the federation. Also reiterated their demand for the arrest of Brij Bhushan Singh,” sources said.
However, the question now arises, can the government interfere in the Wfi working or will there be change in constitution?
The protesting wrestlers have been invited by the government for the second time days after they met Home Minister Amit Shah.
In January, too, the wrestlers met Anurag Thakur at his residence and called off their protest after a committee was formed. At that time,...
- 6/7/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, June 7 (Ians) Protesting wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik arrived at the residence of Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur on Wednesday. Sakshi came along with her husband Satyawart Kadian, an Arjuna awardee. Olympian Vinesh Phogat was missing though her husband Somveer Rathi was seen entering the minister’s residence.
The protesting wrestlers have been invited by the government for the second time days after they met Home Minister Amit Shah.
In January, too, the wrestlers met Anurag Thakur at his residence and called off their protest after a committee was formed. At that time, former wrestler and Bjp leader Babita Phogat played the mediator’s role.
Earlier, talking to Ians on Wednesday, Sakshi Malik said, “We will keep everything open. We won’t take any decision behind closed doors. We will discuss the proposal given by the government with our seniors and supporters and only when everyone gives...
The protesting wrestlers have been invited by the government for the second time days after they met Home Minister Amit Shah.
In January, too, the wrestlers met Anurag Thakur at his residence and called off their protest after a committee was formed. At that time, former wrestler and Bjp leader Babita Phogat played the mediator’s role.
Earlier, talking to Ians on Wednesday, Sakshi Malik said, “We will keep everything open. We won’t take any decision behind closed doors. We will discuss the proposal given by the government with our seniors and supporters and only when everyone gives...
- 6/7/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, June 7 (Ians) India’s ace grapplers, Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, who have been at the forefront of the protest against Wfi outgoing chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, have accepted Sports Minister Anurag Thakur’s invitation to have a “discussion on their issues”.
The protesting wrestlers have been invited by the government for the second time days after they met Home Minister Amit Shah.
In January, too, the wrestlers met Anurag Thakur at his residence and called off their protest after a committee was formed. At that time, former wrestler and Bjp leader Babita Phogat played the mediator’s role.
Talking to Ians on Wednesday, Sakshi Malik said, “We will be meeting the Sports Minister today. Timing is not fixed yet. But we will keep everything open. We won’t take any decision behind closed doors.
“We will discuss the proposal given by the government with...
The protesting wrestlers have been invited by the government for the second time days after they met Home Minister Amit Shah.
In January, too, the wrestlers met Anurag Thakur at his residence and called off their protest after a committee was formed. At that time, former wrestler and Bjp leader Babita Phogat played the mediator’s role.
Talking to Ians on Wednesday, Sakshi Malik said, “We will be meeting the Sports Minister today. Timing is not fixed yet. But we will keep everything open. We won’t take any decision behind closed doors.
“We will discuss the proposal given by the government with...
- 6/7/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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New Delhi, June 5 (Ians) Top wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat have resumed their duties in the Railways, following their eviction from Jantar Mantar on May 28, sources said.
As per reports, records from the Northern Railways headquarters show Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik joined her Baroda House office here on May 31, a day after the trio stopped short of immersing their international medals in the Ganga.
On Monday, Sakshi confirmed the news. She meanwhile, denied rumours that she has withdrawn from the agitation.
“The news is completely wrong. None of us has backed down. We will continue our fight for justice and meanwhile, I am fulfilling my responsibility in Railways,” she said.
Bajrang Punia too echoed Sakshi’s words and denied the reports of wrestlers withdrawing from the protest and said their fight will be continued till justice is served.
“The news of withdrawing the movement is just a rumour.
As per reports, records from the Northern Railways headquarters show Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik joined her Baroda House office here on May 31, a day after the trio stopped short of immersing their international medals in the Ganga.
On Monday, Sakshi confirmed the news. She meanwhile, denied rumours that she has withdrawn from the agitation.
“The news is completely wrong. None of us has backed down. We will continue our fight for justice and meanwhile, I am fulfilling my responsibility in Railways,” she said.
Bajrang Punia too echoed Sakshi’s words and denied the reports of wrestlers withdrawing from the protest and said their fight will be continued till justice is served.
“The news of withdrawing the movement is just a rumour.
- 6/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, June 5 (Ians) After getting evicted from Jantar Mantar on May 28, top wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat have resumed their duties in the Railways, sources said.
As per reports, records from the Northern Railways headquarters show Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik joined her Baroda House office here on May 31, a day after the trio stopped short of immersing their international medals in the Ganga.
On Monday, Sakshi, too, confirmed the news. She meanwhile, denied rumours that she withdrew from the agitation. “The news is completely wrong. None of us has backed down. We will continue our fight for justice and meanwhile I am fulfilling my responsibility in Railways,” she said.
Earlier, Bajrang, Sakshi and Vinesh met Únion Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence to discuss the matter related to their protest against the Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
“They...
As per reports, records from the Northern Railways headquarters show Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik joined her Baroda House office here on May 31, a day after the trio stopped short of immersing their international medals in the Ganga.
On Monday, Sakshi, too, confirmed the news. She meanwhile, denied rumours that she withdrew from the agitation. “The news is completely wrong. None of us has backed down. We will continue our fight for justice and meanwhile I am fulfilling my responsibility in Railways,” she said.
Earlier, Bajrang, Sakshi and Vinesh met Únion Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence to discuss the matter related to their protest against the Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
“They...
- 6/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, June 2 (Ians) Congress and Trinamool Congress on Friday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking him why the government was protecting Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexually harassing wrestlers despite informed by wrestlers of misconduct.
Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate targeted the Prime Minister by sharing the part of the details of Fir, mentioning repeated sexual harassment by Singh and the wrestlers informing Modi about the misconduct.
In a tweet she asked, “Prime Minister Narendra Modiji, you knew everything from 2021 itself. Then also why are you protecting Brij Bhushan Singh? Why after all?”
Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member Mahua Moitra said: “Pm Narendra Modi Ji – relevant section from wrestler’s Fir clearly mentions she met and informed you of MP’s misconduct. You assured her of full support. You did nothing. Your vows are all broken and light is your...
Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate targeted the Prime Minister by sharing the part of the details of Fir, mentioning repeated sexual harassment by Singh and the wrestlers informing Modi about the misconduct.
In a tweet she asked, “Prime Minister Narendra Modiji, you knew everything from 2021 itself. Then also why are you protecting Brij Bhushan Singh? Why after all?”
Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member Mahua Moitra said: “Pm Narendra Modi Ji – relevant section from wrestler’s Fir clearly mentions she met and informed you of MP’s misconduct. You assured her of full support. You did nothing. Your vows are all broken and light is your...
- 6/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, June 2 (Ians) The members of the 1983 Cricket World Cup team have come out in support of the ongoing protest by wrestlers against the Wrestling Federation of India’s (Wfi) sidelined chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accusing him of sexual harassment.
Prominent Indian wrestlers including Olympians Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, and Vinesh Phogat have been demanding the arrest of Brij Bhushan, over sexual harassment of female athletes, including a minor.
The 1983 team, which includes Kapil Dev, Mohinder Amarnath, and Kris Srikkanth among others, said that they were “distressed and disturbed” by the “unseemly visuals” of the wrestlers being manhandled.
“We are distressed and disturbed at the unseemly visuals of our champion wrestlers being manhandled. We are also most concerned that they are thinking of dumping their hard-earned medals into the river Ganga. Those medals have involved years of effort, sacrifice, determination and grit and are not only their own...
Prominent Indian wrestlers including Olympians Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, and Vinesh Phogat have been demanding the arrest of Brij Bhushan, over sexual harassment of female athletes, including a minor.
The 1983 team, which includes Kapil Dev, Mohinder Amarnath, and Kris Srikkanth among others, said that they were “distressed and disturbed” by the “unseemly visuals” of the wrestlers being manhandled.
“We are distressed and disturbed at the unseemly visuals of our champion wrestlers being manhandled. We are also most concerned that they are thinking of dumping their hard-earned medals into the river Ganga. Those medals have involved years of effort, sacrifice, determination and grit and are not only their own...
- 6/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, June 1 (Ians) After the manner in which the protesting wrestlers were treated by Delhi Police personnel last Sunday, sources close to them said that they all are “mentally shattered” now.
“Nobody is saying anything. They are all mentally shattered… Some of them are also down with fever. How can the government be so egoistic and treat athletes like this? No one from the government came to meet them.
“(Sports Minister) Anurag Thakur is giving statements to the media that the wrestlers should wait. Why doesn’t he directly speak to them? Are they from another country? Why didn’t any minister, especially women, speak to them despite the wrestlers writing a letter to them? Why such an indifferent attitude? Can’t our Prime Minister speak to these athletes? This is shocking,” said a source.
Earlier on Thursday, the Mahapanchayat of Khaps that met in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, decided...
“Nobody is saying anything. They are all mentally shattered… Some of them are also down with fever. How can the government be so egoistic and treat athletes like this? No one from the government came to meet them.
“(Sports Minister) Anurag Thakur is giving statements to the media that the wrestlers should wait. Why doesn’t he directly speak to them? Are they from another country? Why didn’t any minister, especially women, speak to them despite the wrestlers writing a letter to them? Why such an indifferent attitude? Can’t our Prime Minister speak to these athletes? This is shocking,” said a source.
Earlier on Thursday, the Mahapanchayat of Khaps that met in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, decided...
- 6/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, June 1 (Ians) The International Olympic Committee (Ioc) has condemned the alleged manhandling by Delhi Police of protesting wrestlers over the weekend by calling it “disturbing” and urged the authorities to ensure the “well-being of the athletes” throughout the investigation against Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) sidelined chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
Close on the heels of a similar statement by United World Wrestling, the sport’s world governing body, the Ioc also urged the Indian Olympic Association (Ioa) to take all necessary action to protect the protesting wrestlers.
Since April 23, prominent Indian wrestlers led by Olympians Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, and Vinesh Phogat have been staging a protest at the Jantar Mantar demanding the arrest of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment of female athletes, including a minor.
“The treatment of the Indian wrestling athletes over the weekend was very disturbing. The Ioc insists that the allegations...
Close on the heels of a similar statement by United World Wrestling, the sport’s world governing body, the Ioc also urged the Indian Olympic Association (Ioa) to take all necessary action to protect the protesting wrestlers.
Since April 23, prominent Indian wrestlers led by Olympians Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, and Vinesh Phogat have been staging a protest at the Jantar Mantar demanding the arrest of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment of female athletes, including a minor.
“The treatment of the Indian wrestling athletes over the weekend was very disturbing. The Ioc insists that the allegations...
- 6/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Muzaffarnagar (Up), June 1 (Ians) The Bharatiya Kisan Union (Bku) has convened a ‘mahapanchayat’ at Sauram village in Muzaffarnagar district on Thursday to discuss issues regarding the ongoing protest by wrestlers and evolve a strategy for the same.
Khap and farmer leaders from Up, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and Punjab will be attending the event.
The protesting wrestlers, however, will not attend the Maha panchayat.
Sarv khap (an umbrella body of khaps) secretary Subhash Balyan said, “As many as 365 khaps are there in India, and we have informed all of them over phone and also on Facebook. A total of 28 khaps from western Up — such as Balyan, Deshwal, Rathi, Nirwal, Panwar, Beniwal Hudda, Latian, Ghatian, Ahlawat, etc — will join the panchayat.”
Naresh Tikait, who is also the chief of Balyan khap, said that “If the government wants, this dispute can end immediately. The khaps want Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Bjp MP Bhushan arrested,...
Khap and farmer leaders from Up, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and Punjab will be attending the event.
The protesting wrestlers, however, will not attend the Maha panchayat.
Sarv khap (an umbrella body of khaps) secretary Subhash Balyan said, “As many as 365 khaps are there in India, and we have informed all of them over phone and also on Facebook. A total of 28 khaps from western Up — such as Balyan, Deshwal, Rathi, Nirwal, Panwar, Beniwal Hudda, Latian, Ghatian, Ahlawat, etc — will join the panchayat.”
Naresh Tikait, who is also the chief of Balyan khap, said that “If the government wants, this dispute can end immediately. The khaps want Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Bjp MP Bhushan arrested,...
- 6/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Hyderabad, May 31 (Ians) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (Brs) legislator K. Kavitha has come out in support of protesting women wrestlers and demanded the Centre “act now” against Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) chief Brij Bhushan Singh, who is accused of sexual harassment.
Kavitha, daughter of Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, said that women wrestlers have brought pride to the country with their victories across the globe and that absolute silence by the government at the Centre is no response to the emerging issue.
She demanded an action by the government that is in national interest and that of the dignity of our athletes.
“It is the hard work, dedication and patriotism of our women wrestlers that showed this talent of India to the world. The Government of India must think in the interest of the country in these 5 days,” tweeted Kavitha, a member of Telangana Legislative Council.
“Even after a serious charge like Pocso,...
Kavitha, daughter of Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, said that women wrestlers have brought pride to the country with their victories across the globe and that absolute silence by the government at the Centre is no response to the emerging issue.
She demanded an action by the government that is in national interest and that of the dignity of our athletes.
“It is the hard work, dedication and patriotism of our women wrestlers that showed this talent of India to the world. The Government of India must think in the interest of the country in these 5 days,” tweeted Kavitha, a member of Telangana Legislative Council.
“Even after a serious charge like Pocso,...
- 5/31/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
ProtestWhile many big cricket and film stars are silent on the ongoing wrestlers’ protest against sexual harassment accused Wfi chief Brij Bhushan, a few actors have expressed their solidarity.Pti imageWith three very telling photos of the recent attack on the wrestlers protesting in Delhi, Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas expressed solidarity with them, saying they deserve justice like any other citizen of the country, regardless of their achievements. He stated that the wrestlers’ demands for action against Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) chief and Bharatiya Janata Party (Bjp) MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over alleged sexual harassment of female wrestlers must be heard. In doing so, he became one of the few members of the Malayalam film industry to address the protest which has even garnered international attention in the past few days. A day earlier, filmmaker Anjali Menon also voiced her support for the wrestlers, saying it was heartbreaking...
- 5/31/2023
- by Cris
- The News Minute
New Delhi, May 31 (Ians) A day after the top Indian wrestlers threatened to discard their medals in river Ganga at Haridwar, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday said that the grapplers should wait for Delhi Police to conclude their investigation into the allegations against the outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
Speaking to reporters, Thakur said,”I urge the wrestlers to be patient till the outcome of the investigation. They (wrestlers) should not take any steps that may cause harm to the sport or the aspiring wrestlers. We all are in favour of the sport and sportspersons.”
His remarks comes a day after dramatic events unfolded in Haridwar where protesting wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat reached to discard all their medals in Ganga but after the intervention of Khap and farmer leaders, they agreed to put the immersion on hold for five days.
Speaking to reporters, Thakur said,”I urge the wrestlers to be patient till the outcome of the investigation. They (wrestlers) should not take any steps that may cause harm to the sport or the aspiring wrestlers. We all are in favour of the sport and sportspersons.”
His remarks comes a day after dramatic events unfolded in Haridwar where protesting wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat reached to discard all their medals in Ganga but after the intervention of Khap and farmer leaders, they agreed to put the immersion on hold for five days.
- 5/31/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, May 31 (Ians) Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has slammed the Bjp-led Centre and the Delhi Police for the treatment meted out to the protesting wrestlers.
The government’s “silence” on the issue led to the condemnation by international wrestling body United World Wrestling (Uww), Chaturvedi said on Tuesday while terming the action against protesting wrestlers “shameful”.
“This is a shame Indian government and Delhi Police called on itself. Wish the Sports Ministry and Women Ministry had shown the spine to stand up for what was the right thing to do rather than over their politics. Wish India’s Pm had lived upto his words of Naari Samaan rather than turning a blind eye to the protests. Their silence led to this statement from Uww,” Chaturvedi said in a tweet targeting the government over its silence.
Her remarks came after the Uww condemned the treatment meted out...
The government’s “silence” on the issue led to the condemnation by international wrestling body United World Wrestling (Uww), Chaturvedi said on Tuesday while terming the action against protesting wrestlers “shameful”.
“This is a shame Indian government and Delhi Police called on itself. Wish the Sports Ministry and Women Ministry had shown the spine to stand up for what was the right thing to do rather than over their politics. Wish India’s Pm had lived upto his words of Naari Samaan rather than turning a blind eye to the protests. Their silence led to this statement from Uww,” Chaturvedi said in a tweet targeting the government over its silence.
Her remarks came after the Uww condemned the treatment meted out...
- 5/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, May 30 (Ians) Khap leaders have called an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss the future course of action, said Naresh Tikait, farmer leader and Baliyan khap chief, after he stopped the protesting wrestlers from immersing their medals into the Ganga at Haridwar’s Har ki Pauri on Tuesday evening.
The agitating wrestlers, including Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, handed over their medals to Bhartiya Kisan Union chief Tikait after he urged them to not to immerse them into the river.
“Our daughters are being tortured, and the whole country is angry. The government is saving one man (Wfi chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh). Holding a peaceful protest is not wrong. We will not let them (the protesting wrestlers) down… We have called a khap meeting on Wednesday to discuss the future course of action regarding the demand to arrest the Wfi chief (on charges of sexual harassment),” Tikait told reporters.
The agitating wrestlers, including Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, handed over their medals to Bhartiya Kisan Union chief Tikait after he urged them to not to immerse them into the river.
“Our daughters are being tortured, and the whole country is angry. The government is saving one man (Wfi chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh). Holding a peaceful protest is not wrong. We will not let them (the protesting wrestlers) down… We have called a khap meeting on Wednesday to discuss the future course of action regarding the demand to arrest the Wfi chief (on charges of sexual harassment),” Tikait told reporters.
- 5/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi/Haridwar, May 30 (Ians) Agitating wrestlers, including Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, and Bajrang Punia, handed their medals to Bhartiya Kisan Union chief and Balian Khap head Naresh Tikait, who had reached Haridwar’s Har ki Pauri to stop them from putting these into the Ganga as a symbolic act of protest against Wrestling Federation of India Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, whom they have accused of sexual harassment.
Tikait, along with the wrestlers, have now given five days to the government to sort out their demands, failing which wrestlers will go ahead with their decision to submerge their medals in the Ganga.
A large gathering assembled at Har ki Pauri, witnessing the wrestlers’ poignant demonstration after they reached there with their world championship and Olympic medals.
Emotions ran high, and Sakshi, Vinesh, and Vinesh’s cousin Sangeeta were visibly overcome, and their husbands offered consolation as their numerous supporters formed a protective circle.
Tikait, along with the wrestlers, have now given five days to the government to sort out their demands, failing which wrestlers will go ahead with their decision to submerge their medals in the Ganga.
A large gathering assembled at Har ki Pauri, witnessing the wrestlers’ poignant demonstration after they reached there with their world championship and Olympic medals.
Emotions ran high, and Sakshi, Vinesh, and Vinesh’s cousin Sangeeta were visibly overcome, and their husbands offered consolation as their numerous supporters formed a protective circle.
- 5/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, May 30 (Ians) Top Indian wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, along with hundreds of their supporters, have reached Har ki Pauri in Haridwar to discard all their medals in the river Ganga.
A large number of people gathered in Har ki Pauri as the protesting wrestlers got ready to discard their world and Olympic medals in the holy waters as a mark of protest against Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment. Sakshi and Bajrang are Olympic bronze medallists while Vinesh has won medals at Asian and Commonwealth Games. Besides these, the three top wrestlers, who are spearheading the protest against the Wfi chief and Bjp MP, have won numerous medals at international and national level.
The videos from the spot in Haridwar are going viral on social media where Sakshi, Vinesh and her cousin Sangeeta can be...
A large number of people gathered in Har ki Pauri as the protesting wrestlers got ready to discard their world and Olympic medals in the holy waters as a mark of protest against Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment. Sakshi and Bajrang are Olympic bronze medallists while Vinesh has won medals at Asian and Commonwealth Games. Besides these, the three top wrestlers, who are spearheading the protest against the Wfi chief and Bjp MP, have won numerous medals at international and national level.
The videos from the spot in Haridwar are going viral on social media where Sakshi, Vinesh and her cousin Sangeeta can be...
- 5/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Chandigarh, May 30 (Ians) Congress leader Deepender Hooda on Tuesday appealed to protesting wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia not to go ahead with their decision to throw away their medals in the Ganga at Haridwar.
Rajya Sabha member Deepender Hooda, in tweet, said: “You have not got these medals with the grace of Bjp MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, but you have got them through years of hard work and dedication,” he said.
The protesting wrestlers plan to throw their medals in the river Ganga in protest against the lack of action against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the President of the Wrestling Federation of India, whom they have accused of sexual harassment.
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Rajya Sabha member Deepender Hooda, in tweet, said: “You have not got these medals with the grace of Bjp MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, but you have got them through years of hard work and dedication,” he said.
The protesting wrestlers plan to throw their medals in the river Ganga in protest against the lack of action against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the President of the Wrestling Federation of India, whom they have accused of sexual harassment.
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- 5/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, May 30 (Ians) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought response of the Aap-led government and Registrar General of high court on which court will deal with the pleas of minor wrestlers seeking court-monitored investigation against Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) chief and Bjp MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
The wrestlers’ had approached the trial court seeking a court-monitored probe.
However, the Rouse Avenue Court sent a communication for clarification whether it can deal with the case or should it be with the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) court, which is Patiala House Court.
A bench of Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma directed the high court Registrar General and the Principal Secretary, Delhi government to file their responses and listed the case for consideration on July 6.
Since April 23, prominent wrestlers, who have achieved glory at the Olympics and World Championships, were staging a protest at Jantar Mantar against the Wfi chief.
The wrestlers’ had approached the trial court seeking a court-monitored probe.
However, the Rouse Avenue Court sent a communication for clarification whether it can deal with the case or should it be with the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) court, which is Patiala House Court.
A bench of Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma directed the high court Registrar General and the Principal Secretary, Delhi government to file their responses and listed the case for consideration on July 6.
Since April 23, prominent wrestlers, who have achieved glory at the Olympics and World Championships, were staging a protest at Jantar Mantar against the Wfi chief.
- 5/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, May 30 (Ians) In the latest move, all the protesting wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik will head to Haridwar on Tuesday evening to discard all their medals in the holy river Ganga.
The protesting wrestlers said after that they will come back to Delhi and sit on hunger strike at India Gate.
Taking to Twitter, Olympic bronze medallist Malik and other wrestlers, shared a note, in which they strongly condemned the Delhi Police action.
“We are going to discard our medals in holy river Ganga. These medals are our lives, our souls. There would be no reason to live after leaving them in the Ganga today. So, we will stage a hunger strike until death at India Gate after that,” read the statement in Hindi.
The wrestlers said the Prime Minister “who calls us our daughters”, did not even once show his concern “for us”.
“Rather,...
The protesting wrestlers said after that they will come back to Delhi and sit on hunger strike at India Gate.
Taking to Twitter, Olympic bronze medallist Malik and other wrestlers, shared a note, in which they strongly condemned the Delhi Police action.
“We are going to discard our medals in holy river Ganga. These medals are our lives, our souls. There would be no reason to live after leaving them in the Ganga today. So, we will stage a hunger strike until death at India Gate after that,” read the statement in Hindi.
The wrestlers said the Prime Minister “who calls us our daughters”, did not even once show his concern “for us”.
“Rather,...
- 5/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, May 30 (Ians) Top Indian wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat on Tuesday expressed their disappointment over the central government and said that they will discard their Olympic and World medals in the Ganga at Haridwar.
The wrestlers further said that they will then sit on hunger strike at India Gate.
On Sunday, Vinesh, Bajrang, Sangeeta Phogat, Sakshi and several others were detained by Delhi police when they attempted to move towards the new Parliament building for women’s ‘Mahapanchayat’.
The wrestlers are demanding the arrest of Wfi chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who they have accused of sexually exploiting women grapplers.
Earlier, on Tuesday, Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (Skm) announced that they will hold a protest on June 1 in several parts of the country, demanding the arrest of Brij Bhushan. Skm stated that Bajrang, too, attended the meeting.
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The wrestlers further said that they will then sit on hunger strike at India Gate.
On Sunday, Vinesh, Bajrang, Sangeeta Phogat, Sakshi and several others were detained by Delhi police when they attempted to move towards the new Parliament building for women’s ‘Mahapanchayat’.
The wrestlers are demanding the arrest of Wfi chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who they have accused of sexually exploiting women grapplers.
Earlier, on Tuesday, Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (Skm) announced that they will hold a protest on June 1 in several parts of the country, demanding the arrest of Brij Bhushan. Skm stated that Bajrang, too, attended the meeting.
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- 5/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, May 29 (Ians) Abhinav Bindra, the first Indian to win an individual gold medal in the Olympics, has called for establishing independent safeguarding measures across sporting organizations to prevent them from being manhandled by police while participating in protests.
Bindra was a reaction to the police action against the protesting Indian wrestlers, who were detained by the Delhi Police on Sunday and their protest site at the Jantar Mantar dismantled by the cops.
Olympic bronze medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik and Asian and Commonwealth Games medallist Vinesh Phogat and her sister Sangeeta were pushed, pulled, jostled and dragged by Delhi Police personnel before they were taken to various police stations in Delhi and kept there till late in the night.
“Last night was sleepless, haunted by the horrifying images of my fellow Indian wrestlers protesting. It’s high time we establish independent safeguarding measures across sporting organizations,” Bindra...
Bindra was a reaction to the police action against the protesting Indian wrestlers, who were detained by the Delhi Police on Sunday and their protest site at the Jantar Mantar dismantled by the cops.
Olympic bronze medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik and Asian and Commonwealth Games medallist Vinesh Phogat and her sister Sangeeta were pushed, pulled, jostled and dragged by Delhi Police personnel before they were taken to various police stations in Delhi and kept there till late in the night.
“Last night was sleepless, haunted by the horrifying images of my fellow Indian wrestlers protesting. It’s high time we establish independent safeguarding measures across sporting organizations,” Bindra...
- 5/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, May 29 (Ians) Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik, who was reportedly booked for rioting and obstructing public servant in discharge of duty, while marching along with Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia to the new Parliament building, on Monday expressed disappointment over the Fir lodged against her and fellow wrestlers.
Taking to Twitter, Sakshi Malik slammed Delhi Police saying, saying it did not take “even seven hours” to register the case while it took “seven days” for Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to be booked.
“It took 7 days for Delhi Police to register an Fir against Brij Bhushan who sexually assaulted girls and it didn’t even take 7 hours to register an Fir against us for peacefully protesting. Has dictatorship started in this country? The whole world is watching how the government is treating its players,” she wrote.
It is also learnt that Section 144 is in place at Jantar Mantar.
Taking to Twitter, Sakshi Malik slammed Delhi Police saying, saying it did not take “even seven hours” to register the case while it took “seven days” for Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to be booked.
“It took 7 days for Delhi Police to register an Fir against Brij Bhushan who sexually assaulted girls and it didn’t even take 7 hours to register an Fir against us for peacefully protesting. Has dictatorship started in this country? The whole world is watching how the government is treating its players,” she wrote.
It is also learnt that Section 144 is in place at Jantar Mantar.
- 5/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, May 28 (Ians) With the Delhi Police under fire for their strong-arm tactics while detaining the protesting wrestlers, Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia on Sunday shared a morphed photograph of the detained wrestlers, claiming the “It cell is spreading this”.
The allegedly morphed photograph shows Asian and Commonwealth Games medallist Vinesh Phogat, a prominent leader of the protesting wrestlers, and her sister Sangeeta Phogat smiling after being detained and taken away by the police.
“The It Cell people are spreading this morphed photograph. We will like to make it clear that a complaint will be lodged against all those posting this fake photograph,” Bajrang said in a tweet on Sunday. The post was retweeted by Vinesh and other protesting wrestlers.
Bajrang and Vinesh along with fellow Olympian Sakshi Malik were on a protest at Jantar Mantar since April seeking the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh,...
The allegedly morphed photograph shows Asian and Commonwealth Games medallist Vinesh Phogat, a prominent leader of the protesting wrestlers, and her sister Sangeeta Phogat smiling after being detained and taken away by the police.
“The It Cell people are spreading this morphed photograph. We will like to make it clear that a complaint will be lodged against all those posting this fake photograph,” Bajrang said in a tweet on Sunday. The post was retweeted by Vinesh and other protesting wrestlers.
Bajrang and Vinesh along with fellow Olympian Sakshi Malik were on a protest at Jantar Mantar since April seeking the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh,...
- 5/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, May 28 (Ians) Overall 700 people were detained across Delhi, including 109 at Jantar Mantar, while an Fir was registered under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (Ipc) against the wrestlers – Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, and Vinesh Phogat – who had organised the protest in connection with Sunday’s incident, a Delhi Police official said.
According to the police, the Fir was lodged at the Parliament Street police station under Sections 188 (Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant), 186 (Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions), 353 (Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty), 332 (Voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from his duty), 352 (assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation), 147 (rioting) and 149 (Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committedAin prosecution of common object) of the Ipc and Section 3 of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act.
All women protestors,...
According to the police, the Fir was lodged at the Parliament Street police station under Sections 188 (Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant), 186 (Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions), 353 (Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty), 332 (Voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from his duty), 352 (assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation), 147 (rioting) and 149 (Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committedAin prosecution of common object) of the Ipc and Section 3 of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act.
All women protestors,...
- 5/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, May 28 (Ians) All women wrestlers and protesters, who were detained on Sunday, have been released, a Delhi Police official said.
“Police have released women protestors including Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Sangeeta Phogat,” the police official said.
Malik had told Ians that they will go to Jantar Mantar and that their fight will go on till justice prevails.
However, police had said that protesters will not be allowed to head back to Jantar Mantar.
Earlier on Sunday, Olympian wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Malik and Phogat were taken to three different locations in the city by the Delhi Police after they were detained while trying to march towards the newly-constructed Parliament building as it was being inaugurated.
Police also dismantled their protest site at Jantar Mantar.
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“Police have released women protestors including Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Sangeeta Phogat,” the police official said.
Malik had told Ians that they will go to Jantar Mantar and that their fight will go on till justice prevails.
However, police had said that protesters will not be allowed to head back to Jantar Mantar.
Earlier on Sunday, Olympian wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Malik and Phogat were taken to three different locations in the city by the Delhi Police after they were detained while trying to march towards the newly-constructed Parliament building as it was being inaugurated.
Police also dismantled their protest site at Jantar Mantar.
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- 5/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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