All stories by Philem Dipak Singh
China issues 'stapled visas' to 3 Arunachal wushu players
Rediff.com28 Jul 2023Three wushu players from Arunachal Pradesh, who were to take part in the World University Games beginning on Friday in Chengdu, were issued 'stapled visas' by the Chinese embassy in New Delhi, which led to the entire team being held back while the players from other sports left the country.
Mirabai's mom in tears as daughter sports 'good luck' earrings
Rediff.com24 Jul 2021"I saw the earrings on TV, I gave them to her in 2016 before the (Rio) Olympics. I have made it for her from the gold pieces and savings I have so that it brings luck and success," Leima said from her home in Manipur where a considerable number of relatives, friends and well-wishers gathered to watch Chnau script history in Tokyo.