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INSANE: Prakash padukone | Vintage Vibes

The global superstar has conquered film, fashion, and business, but her newest role might be the one she's had her sights on the longest: motherhood. Here, the actress opens up about how having a daughter has re-centered her universe.

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5 motherhood lessons Deepika Padukone may borrow from her mom

Deepika Padukone, one of India's most celebrated actresses, is known not just for her acting skills but also for her humble personality, resilience, and grace. Much of her balanced approach to life can be attributed to her upbringing, particularly the influence of her mother, Ujjala Padukone, a former travel agent…

The Times of India

Paris Olympics: PV Sindhu eyeing hat-trick of medals

NEW DELHI: In order to be prepared for the Paris Games, where she will be vying for an unprecedented third consecutive Olympic medal, Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has spared no effort, from training in a hypoxic chamber to sparring with a variety of opponents to adjust to diverse styles.

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Prakash Padukone is set to travel to Paris Olympics as badminton squad mentor

NEW DELHI: Prakash Padukone, a renowned figure in Indian badminton, will accompany the 15-member national team to the Paris Olympics as a mentor. The prestigious event is slated to commence on July 26.

The Times of India

Sunil Gavaskar's enthusiasm for badminton is huge: Uday Pawar

I first met Gavaskar during the All England Championships in the early eighties, when he had come to watch his close friend Prakash Padukone in action and also cover the event for a magazine.

The Times of India

PV Sindhu focussed on perfecting her skills to bag third Olympic medal

NEW DELHI: PV Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, is in peak physical and mental condition as she prepares for her third Olympic appearance. However, she acknowledges that to secure a third medal at the Games, she must approach her pursuit with greater strategic intelligence.

The Times of India

Lakshya Sen a strong contender for Olympic glory: Vimal Kumar

BENGALURU: With Paris Olympics a little over eight weeks away, ace shuttler Lakshya Sen is in the final leg of his preparations. The man from Almora, who will feature in the Singapore Open starting next Tuesday, has been working on various aspects of his game, including fitness. In the lead…

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In-form duo of Satwik and Chirag at forefront as Indians chase glory at All England Championships

Newly-crowned French Open champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will be expected to continue their rich vein of form, while the seasoned P.V. Sindhu will hope to ace a trial by fire to end India’s 23-year-old title drought at the All England Championships starting on March 12.

The Hindu

Prakash Padukone in her corner, PV Sindhu in QFs after six months

PV Sindhu reached her first quarterfinal in six months and showed signs of getting back to her best. The 28-year-old ousted Beiwen Zhang of USA 13-21, 21-10, 21-14 in the second round of the French Open Super-750 tournament in Paris on Thursday. However, it was curtains for Kidambi Srikanth, who…

The Times of India

Focused PV Sindhu hoping to book Paris Olympics ticket

Ace shuttler focused on road to Paris

The Times of India

Sindhu hopes to hit the highs after taking on Padukone as mentor

Double Olympics medallist P.V. Sindhu, who has been searching for that elusive title for long after winning the Singapore Open last year, disclosed that Prakash Padukone will be mentoring her.

The Hindu

We are very happy Satwiksairaj-Chirag break our 41-year-old record, says Pradeep Gandhe and Leroy D'sa

JAIPUR: Veteran shuttlers Pradeep Gandhe and Leroy D'sa are delighted that their old record was finally broken by Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty by entering the men's doubles final of the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Friday.

The Times of India

India men end 37-year medal drought in badminton

Indian men assured themselves of a medal when they beat Nepal 3-0 and ended a 37-year drought in the badminton team event at the Asian Games on Friday.

The Times of India

To arrest slide in form, PV Sindhu seeks Prakash Padukone's help

Olympic medallist trains for a week under legend's mentorship in Bengaluru

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Second season of Grand Prix Badminton League launched in grand style

JAIPUR: The eagerly anticipated second season of the Grand Prix Badminton League (GPBL) was launched in a grand style, with the dazzling GPBL Trophy stealing the spotlight in a prestigious event attended by some of the elite sports persons in Bengaluru.

The Times of India

'My new badminton hero': Sunil Gavaskar praises Lakshya Sen

NEW DELHI: A star-struck Lakshya Sen couldn't believe his eyes when the legendary Sunil Gavaskar dropped in at the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy (PPBA) in Bengaluru to meet him and the youngsters.

The Hindu

A television replay can tell between right and wrong — use it

Cricket’s continuing engagement with moral issues took another turn recently when the Australian Mat

The Hindu

Is India becoming a sporting nation?

It may take a few decades to get there, but the signs are positive — with an increased interest in sports, young athletes, better support and facilities, and parents who are willing to go the extra mile

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Break before Commonwealth Games helped: Lakshya Sen

I could stretch Yong in final as I was fresher than him, says champion

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Kempegowda statue at Vidhana Soudha in a year: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai

BENGALURU: Chief minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Monday a statue of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda will be installed on the Vidhana Soudha premises within a year.

The Times of India

Former Karnataka CM SM Krishna, Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy to receive Kempe Gowda Award

BENGALURU: Former CM SM Krishna, Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy and former badminton player Prakash Padukone will get the Kempe Gowda International Award. The award will be presented to achievers in different fields.

The Hindu

S.M. Krishna, Narayana Murthy, Prakash Padukone selected for Kempe Gowda International Award

Kempe Gowda’s birth anniversary to be celebrated at Vidhana Soudha on June 27

The Times of India

Bigger than any individual achievement, India will now be considered a badminton superpower: Prakash Padukone

NEW DELHI: Indian team's historic Thomas Cup victory will make it a "badminton superpower" as it has well and truly arrived on world stage with an achievement, which is way bigger than any individual accomplishment, feels legendary Prakash Padukone.

The Times of India

Indian men badminton players never had it so good

The new millennium was witness to two divas ruling the roost in Indian badminton. Sania Nehwal and PV Sindhu have carved a niche by winning so many World, Olympic and Super series titles that - barring Kidambi Srikanth's four successive Super series titles in a year - it shaded the…

The Hindu

Each for all: On India’s men badminton team win in Thomas Cup

The men's badminton team gifted an enduring memory to a country yearning for global wins

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