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Mumbai: Tanushree Dutta's lawyer Nitin Satpute has clarified that police has not given clean chit to actor Nana Patekar who was accused of sexual harassment by the actress. While interacting with the media on Friday here, Satpute said: "There were rumours that clean chit has been given to Nana Patekar by the police but the truth is that there is no clean chit given to him. "There is certain process that has to be followed by police where they issue a letter to complainant about the same... So, these are just false rumours and we are going to take action against such rumours. Nana is playing psychological games by spreading false rumours as he wants to get clean chit from the case by the police." In September 2018, Tanushree came in front of the media and accused the "Welcome" actor of harassing her on the sets of their 2008 film "Horn Ok Pleassss". Satpute claimed that Nana is "trying to put pressure on police and is misleading the case". He has also refuted the reports which … [Read more...] about Nana Patekar playing psychological games: Tanushree Dutta’s lawyer

Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal claimed her first BWF title in two years after three-time world champion Carolina Marin of Spain limped out of the Indonesia Masters final due to a leg injury, Jakarta on Sunday. The London Olympics bronze medallist was trailing 4-10 in the opening game when Marin decided to withdraw from the contest. "It is an important year for all of us. This was not good at all. She is a tough competitor, she started off well and it is unfortunate what happened today," said Saina, who last won a BWF title in 2017 in Malaysia. It is a creditable performance for the Indian, who had suffered a shin injury late last year. "I just came out of injury. I played this event to see how good is this. and I'm happy I could play the semifinals at Malaysia and final here. Looking forward to get back to shape and play next tournament," she said. "I have been getting injured in the last few years. I always try to come back stronger, there is no secret. I want to thank physios and … [Read more...] about Saina Nehwal wins Indonesia Masters after tearful Carolina Marin concedes final due to injury

Poovamma Raju Machettira of India celebrates claiming the Gold medal in the Women's 4x400m Relay Final. Photograph: Brendon Thorne/Getty Images Expressing happiness at the recommendation for the coveted Arjuna Award, ace quartermiler M R Poovamma described it as a "dream come true". "I am not being able to describe how happy I am right now. Every athlete wants to get awards and recognition from the government. It is a dream come true for me. It is my best moment in life," Poovamma told PTI from NIS Patiala, where she is currently undergoing training.The 25-year-old Poovamma, one of the 17 athletes recommended for Arjuna Awards today by a selection panel appointed by the Sports Ministry, won a bronze in the individual women's 400m ace and a gold in the 4x400m relay race in the Incheon Asian Games last year. Poovamma, born at a small town in Kodagu district of Karnataka, also clinched a silver in 400m race in the Asian Championships at Wuhan, China in June. "This was my first … [Read more...] about Now, I can proudly say that I am an Arjuna awardee: Poovamma

Keith Farlinger, the global head of BDO International, pushed the pedal, as he and his team went on a 20-km late night cycle ride across Mumbai. Meetings, townhalls and dinners with colleagues are regulars on the agenda when a global CEO comes visiting. But a 20-kilometre cycle ride through the streets of the city, that too in the dead of the night, is unique. And yet, it was the highlight of accounting firm BDO International boss Keith Farlinger’s maiden visit to Mumbai. Apart from his work commitments, Farlinger, who was on a three-day visit to the city earlier in the year, had scheduled a two-hour cycling expedition. He was joined by Stephen Darley, CEO, Asia Pacific, BDO, Milind Kothari, managing partner, BDO India, and 50-odd employees of the firm. According to one of the participants, the response was so high, that the list of the participants was drawn up after picking lots. For those present, cycling with the CEO may have been a fun team building activity. But for … [Read more...] about Bicycle diaries: BDO boss Keith Farlinger & team went on a 20-km ride across Mumbai

The 28-year-old beat back competition from squash player Deepika Pallikal, discus thrower Vikas Gowda, track and field star Tintu Luka, rising shuttler P V Sindhu, and hockey captain Sardar Singh for the coveted honour. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates Sania Mirza. Photograph: PTI Sania Mirza was recommended for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award on Tuesday. She is only the second tennis player ever to be named for the country's highest sporting honour.Currently ranked world number one in women's doubles, she scripted history by becoming the first Indian to clinch a women's doubles Grand Slam title when she partnered Swiss great Martina Hingis to triumph at Wimbledon earlier this year. Sania is only the second tennis player after Leander Paes to be named for the top award. Paes was conferred the honour way back in 1996 after his bronze medal win in the Atlanta Olympics. The 28-year-old, who has won three mixed doubles Grand Slams in her career, beat back … [Read more...] about Sania is only second tennis player to be named for Khel Ratna