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Hyderabad: Star Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu is all set to tie the knot with Venkata Datta Sai, a Hyderabad-based businessman, on December 22. In an exclusive conversation with ETV Bharat, Sindhu shared insights about her wedding, career, and future plans. A Special Moment Blessed by Family "I'm happy to begin a new chapter in my life with the blessings of my parents. They've worked hard to support my badminton journey. We had planned the wedding after the Paris Olympics, but due to my tight schedule, it got delayed," Sindhu revealed. The wedding will take place in Udaipur, in an intimate ceremony attended by close family. A grand reception is scheduled in Hyderabad on December 24, where friends, colleagues, and well-wishers will join the celebrations. A Partner Who Shares Her Passion Sindhu's fiancé, Sai Venkata Dutta, is the Executive Director of Posidex Technologies. Despite not playing badminton, Sai actively follows the sport and enjoys watching Sindhu's matches. Sindhu said, "Venkat has always been supportive. Though he's busy managing his company, he's an avid sports enthusiast." Sai also has a keen interest in motorsports and owns a collection of superbikes and sports cars. The aim is to play in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Sindhu made it clear that marriage will not mark the end of her badminton career "My goal is to stay fit and continue playing. Even after marriage, I will practice regularly. The new season starts in January, and I am fully focused on participating in all major tournaments." She expressed confidence after her recent Syed Modi Super 300 title win, stating, "This victory helped me regain my rhythm. If I remain fit and injury-free, I aim to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics." Sai's Legacy and Interests Sai comes from a distinguished family. His father, Gourelli Venkateswara Rao, is a retired Income Tax officer and founder of Posidex Technologies. Sai's mother, Lakshmi, comes from a prominent lineage, with her father, Bhaskara Rao, having served as a High Court judge. Sai's passion for motorsports sees him participating in dirt biking and motor trekking, balancing his professional and adventurous pursuits with equal zeal. Looking Ahead As Sindhu prepares for her wedding and the upcoming badminton season, she remains committed to excelling in her sport while embracing this new phase of her personal life. Fans across the nation eagerly await to see her shine both on and off the court.
Mumbai, July 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) While Ravi Shastri was blasting six sixes off an over in a Ranji Trophy match at the Wankhede Stadium in 1985, his parents had no idea about their son's massive achievement. Shastri's mother, Lakshmi, was told by the neighborhood bhelpuri wala that her son had done something great on that day. Ravi Shastri's mother narrated this incident as the most memorable moment for her from her son's career after receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award 2025 on his behalf on Wednesday. On the occasion of the World Sports Journalists Day, the Sports Journalists Association ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Blistering aggression has given way to stamina-testing rallies in women's singles badminton, says ace Indian shuttler P V Sindhu, who is reinventing her game to keep pace with the evolving tempo while navigating a challenging lean phase. This year has been far from ideal for the two-time Olympic-medallist. She has endured four first-round exits and three second-round losses, with a lone quarterfinal appearance at the India Open in January being a rare bright spot. "The women's singles (competition) has completely changed. Initially it was more of attack and fast rallies; it has be ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to install statues of freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju and Amarajeevi Potti Sriramulu in Amaravati to honour their contributions and inspire future generations. He emphasised that eco-parks being developed across the capital region should be named meaningfully and reflect the heritage and values of the state. At the same time, he underscored the importance of maintaining financial prudence and avoiding unnecessary extravagance in new projects. Chandrababu Naidu made these observations at the 50th meeting of the Capi ...Read More >
A Delhi court has declared UK-based arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari a fugitive economic offender following a request from the Enforcement Directorate. Bhandari, accused of money laundering, reportedly fled to the UK in 2016. Despite India's efforts to extradite him, a UK court recently rejected the plea, further complicating the legal proceedings against him.A Delhi court on Saturday declared UK-based arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari a fugitive economic offender on an Enforcement Directorate plea, ...Read More >
CHENNAI: In his election affidavit for the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, TVK president Vijay declared total assets worth Rs 603.20 crore that included high-end cars like BMWs and a Toyota Lexus, as well as bank deposits exceeding Rs 213 crore in various accounts. In the affidavit submitted to the Returning Officer, the 52-year-old actor-politician disclosed movable assets valued at Rs 404.58 crore. His immovable assets, which include agricultural land in Kodaikanal and commercial and residential properties across Chennai, are valued at Rs 198.62 crore. Specific liabilities listed as being under ...Read More >
Chennai: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C. Joseph Vijay disclosed assets worth Rs 603.20 crore in his election affidavit filed for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, offering a detailed glimpse into his financial portfolio, which spans luxury vehicles, substantial bank deposits, and high-value real estate holdings. According to the affidavit submitted before the Returning Officer, the 52-year-old actor-turned-politician reported movable assets amounting to Rs 404.58 crore. A significant portion of this wealth is held in bank deposits exceeding Rs 213 crore, spread a ...Read More >
Meet Venkata Datta, Hyderabad techie, who is set to marry badminton star PV Sindhu The KYC Bubble: How digital ID's could trigger a global collapse 5 reasons why Allu Arjun will become biggest pan-India star with Pushpa 2: The Rule This is world's weirdest hotel where guests stay to get insulted, pay Rs 20000 room rent, it is located in... Vikrant Massey breaks silence on his 'retirement' announcement, says his post was misread: 'I'm not...' After breakup with Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora does 'Nain Matakka' with another actor, netizens react Naga Chaitanya-Sobhita Dhulipala wedding: Allu ...Read More >
Jaipur: Considered one of the toughest professions, the Aakad family of Rajasthan's Jaipur espoused it not just as a profession but as a legacy. The family has 15 members who are CAs with expertise in the financial sector. This Chartered Accountants' Day, which is celebrated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) on July 1, ETV Bharat narrates the story of a CA family. Started with Raghav Krishna Aakad, the journey is being carried forward by his successors, in a rare instance of confluence of professional dedication and family devotion. Some family member handles GST while ...Read More >
Jaipur: Police in Didwana have stepped up their probe into a cross-border smuggling case in which they arrested two arms and drug smugglers on June 27 for supplying Austrian Glock and Chinese Norinco pistols. It has emerged that the case has links to a massive Rs 300-crore heroin consignment seized by Punjab's Amritsar police near the India-Pakistan border in Barmer on June 30. Canada-based Joben Kaler was identified as the main overseas handler of the heroin consignment. Didwana-Kuchaman police had arrested Mohammad Ilyas from Khunkhuna and Amarjeet Singh Takhar, alias Prince, from Jalandhar ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): A Delhi special court on Saturday declared UK-based arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari a Fugitive Economic Offender under the Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEO) Act, in connection with an income tax case involving undisclosed foreign assets. The order was passed by Additional Sessions Judge Sanjeev Aggarwal following a plea by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which alleged that Bhandari had deliberately evaded Indian legal proceedings and possessed foreign assets exceeding Rs 100 crore. The agency emphasised that the UK court's refusal to extradite Bhandari had no be ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 1 (ANI): The BWF World Championships will return to India after 17 years with the capital city, New Delhi, chosen to host the 30th edition in August 2026. The announcement was made during the closing ceremony of the 2025 Championships in Paris, where a handover took place between BWF president Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, Frank Laurent, president of the Federation Francaise de Badminton, and Sanjay Mishra, honorary general secretary of the Badminton Association of India, as per a press release from BAI Media. Also Read | AFG 19/1 in 4 Overs | United Arab Emirat ...Read More >
Additional Commissioner of Police, Ajay Pal Sharma, said on Friday that evidence from the crime scene and statements of the eyewitnesses revealed that the attack on Singh was carried out by Vishal along with a few others. The main accused in the murder of journalist Lakshmi Narayan Singh alias Pappu was arrested late on Thursday night after a police encounter in Prayagraj, officials said on Friday (October 24, 2025). Singh (54), a journalist by profession and nephew of former High Court Bar Ass ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen along with men doubles pair of Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy will be seen in action in the upcoming Japan Open 2025 badminton tournament which will start from Tuesday, July 15. Sindhu, Lakshya and the Sat-Chi duo were last seen at the Indonesia Open in early June. All three skipped the subsequent US Open and Canada Open, as per Olympics.com. Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, has had a challenging 2025 BWF World Tour season. The double Olympic medallist best showing on the BWF World Tour this year came a ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 27 (ANI): Two-time Olympic medallist and global badminton icon PV Sindhu has announced her withdrawal from all remaining Badminton World Federation (BWF) Tour events in 2025 to focus on full recovery from a foot injury. According to a statement released on Monday, the decision was taken after detailed consultations with her support staff and renowned sports medicine specialist Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala, following a comprehensive assessment of her rehabilitation and recovery process. Also Read | England Women vs South Africa Women, ICC Women's World Cup 2025 ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 8 (ANI): Cameron Green is expected to resume bowling duties for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Eden Gardens on Thursday, in what could provide a timely boost to a side struggling with team balance due to multiple injury setbacks. According to ESPNcricinfo, Green, who has not bowled in IPL 2026 so far, had begun the tournament as a specialist batter following guidance from Cricket Australia due to a lower-back injury. However, with more than 10 days having passed since the initial advisory, the Aust ...Read More >
Baramulla, Jul 5: Hundreds of mourners from Delina and its neighbouring villages Saturday participated in the Muharram procession, the 9th day of the month of Muharram-Ul-Haram at Delina area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district. The procession was one of the series of processions being held in the month of Muharram, the first month of Islamic calendar. Dressed in black and carrying flags bearing religious inscriptions, participants from the villages of Hygam, Bulgam, Bohripora, Syedpora, Uri, Boniyar and other villages marched from new Imambargah through the National Highway NH-1 to the ma ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Medulla Communications Pvt. Ltd., one of the world's most awarded healthcare-specialist advertising agencies, has announced the launch of its new hub in Singapore. With over 15 years of experience in solving complex healthcare challenges, Medulla is now looking to create a super-specialist category as the first digital healthcare advertising agency in Asia. New Hub to Deliver Scalable, Specialist Healthcare Marketing Solutions Across APAC. Also Read | New Cheque Clearing System: Banks To Clear Cheques Within Few Hours Starting October 4, Announces RBI. ...Read More >
Srinagar- A local court in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday dismissed a case of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) violation filed against PDP leader and MLA Waheed-Ur-Rehman Parra in connection with a roadshow he held during last year's Lok Sabha elections in Pulwama district. The case, registered under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), was dismissed by Additional Special Mobile Magistrate Awantipora, Muneer Ahmad Bhat, who ruled that no cognisance of the offence could be taken due to procedural lapses in the chargesheet. Parra, the PDP candidate from Srinagar parliamentary constituency, was ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a major setback for UK-based arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari, a Delhi special court on Saturday declared him a Fugitive Economic Offender under the Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEO) Act. The action was taken in connection with an income tax case involving undisclosed foreign assets. Special Judge Sanjeev Aggarwal passed the order following a plea by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is probing Bhandari for allegedly evading Indian legal proceedings and holding foreign assets exceeding Rs 100 crore. This development comes after a UK court rejected the ED's request to extradite ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen along with men's doubles pair of Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy will be seen in action in the upcoming Japan Open 2025 badminton tournament which will start from Tuesday, July 15. Sindhu, Lakshya and the Sat-Chi duo were last seen at the Indonesia Open in early June. All three skipped the subsequent US Open and Canada Open, as per Olympics.com. Also Read | Wimbledon 2025 Winners: A Look at Champions at Year's Third Grand Slam. Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, has had a challenging 2025 BWF World Tour se ...Read More >
Chennai: Madras high court quashed the prosecution launched by income tax dept against film director Gautham Vasudev Menon for the alleged failure on part of Photon Kathaas Production Pvt Limited, his film production company, to file I-T returns for the assessment year 2013-14.Justice G K Ilanthiraiyan passed the order in view of a submission made by advocate Revathi Manivannan for Gautham Menon, that he was no longer a director of the company and that he resigned from the post on May 2, 2011.The issue pertains to a complaint registered by the department in 2019 before the additional chief met ...Read More >
BENGALURU, June 26: Blistering aggression has given way to stamina-testing rallies in women's singles badminton, says ace Indian shuttler P V Sindhu, who is reinventing her game to keep pace with the evolving tempo while navigating a challenging lean phase. This year has been far from ideal for the two-time Olympic-medallist. She has endured four first-round exits and three second-round losses, with a lone quarterfinal appearance at the India Open in January being a rare bright spot. "The women's singles (competition) has completely changed. Initially it was more of attack and fast rallies; ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 14: Ellenox, India's largest venture studio, is accelerating its global push in enterprise AI development. In the past year, the company has grown its headcount by 50% over the last year, bringing in senior AI talent from Amazon and Google to power its next phase of expansion. Already delivering AI transformation for Fortune 50 leaders in fintech, cloud computing, consumer social, and sports-tech, Ellenox has built systems that replace costly call centers with natural-voice AI agents and deployed end-to-end social media pipelines capable of scaling global brand ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): As the lamps of Diwali flicker across India this year, from the tribal heartlands of Odisha to the sandy villages of Rajasthan and the chawls of Pune, some families are celebrating a new kind of Lakshmi Puja, one not marked by gold coins or rituals, but by pride and tears of joy. Their daughters, once told that sports were no place for women, have become symbols of fortune and empowerment through the game of Kho Kho. These young women - Magai Majhi from Odish ...Read More >
HYDERABAD - As Eid al-Azha festivities approach, Dr. Akram Bajo, Head of Gastroenterology at Civil Hospital Hyderabad, has issued a health advisory urging citizens to consume meat in moderation. The doctor warned that excessive meat consumption can lead to digestive issues, diarrhea, and other health problems, particularly during the hot weather. Dr. Bajo recommended consuming sacrificial meat within three days and storing offal in cold storage for 24-48 hours to prevent infection. He also advised individuals with specific health conditions to avoid certain types of meat and to prioritize bala ...Read More >
'We have been working on that, especially in terms of being more patient to continue that rally and keep the shuttle in the court for a longer period of time. Because we have to make changes every time the game changes.' IMAGE: PV Sindhu has had a difficult 2025 on court, having endured four first-round exits and three second-round losses. Photograph: Kind courtesy PV Sindhu/X Blistering aggression has given way to stamina-testing rallies in women's singles badminton, says ace Indian shuttler P ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Tanvi Sharma, the 16-year-old badminton player from Punjab, scripted history at the US Open 2025 by becoming the youngest-ever Indian to play in the final of a BWF World Tour Final almost a week back. While her incredible run to the final saw her beat several higher-ranked stars, the recent 10th standard graduate is bound to become an inspiration for many.While her dream run in the competition ended with a 21-11, 16-21, 21-10 defeat to Beiwen Zhang of the United States on June 30, the future is certainly all shades of bright. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIB ...Read More >
Why Is Indian Railways Called Indian Railways, Not Indian Railway? UPSC-Level Question Solved Double Olympic medalist and badminton star PV Sindhu is set to tie the knot with Hyderabad-based Venkata Datta Sai on December 22 in Udaipur. The couple's wedding announcement follows Sindhu's recent triumph at the Syed Modi International tournament in Lucknow, where she ended a long title drought. According to Sindhu's father, PV Ramana, the decision to hold the wedding in December was based on Sindhu's packed schedule starting in January. "The two families decided on this date as it was the only p ...Read More >
Fresh off her recent victory at the Syed Modi International Badminton Championship last week, PV Sindhu is back in news with that special announcement as she is set to embark on a new journey -- this time off the court. The two-time Olympic medallist and former world champion will marry Venkata Datta Sai, an executive director at Posidex Technologies, on December 22 in Udaipur. Sindhu's Syed Modi victory marked the end of a title drought, reinforcing her position as one of India's greatest badminton players. The upcoming year is filled with major tournaments and key preparation schedule and t ...Read More >
Bhagalpur: Tight security arrangements have been made across Bhagalpur district for Muharram. The district administration has prohibited playing of disc jockey (DJ) and displaying of banned weapons during the Muharram processions, in view of the district being a communally sensitive. Magistrates and static police forces have been deployed at 416 places and police patrolling has been intensified in different areas under the supervision of SHOs of police stations in the district."Ten control rooms have been set up to monitor the police patrolling and disseminating information during the three-da ...Read More >