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2012-10-09 Photo gallery
UPDATED : Oct 09 2012, 00:00 IST
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An artist paints idols of Hindu warrior goddess Durga, who destroys demons to prevail over evil, in New Delhi, India, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012. The festival of Durga will be celebrated from Oct. 20-24, 2012.(AP Photo/Saurabh Das)
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2 /21 New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh addresses the 'International Seminar on Energy Access' in New Delhi on Tuesday. PTI Photo by Vijay Kumar Josh
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3 /21 India's Finance Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram (L) speaks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner during their meeting in New Delhi October 9, 2012. Geithner is on a two-day visit to India. REUTERS/B Mathur
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4 /21 Mumbai: Actors Emraan Hashmi, Neha Dhupia (L) and Sagarika Ghatge at a press meet for their new film 'Rush' in Mumbai on Monday night. PTI Photo
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5 /21 An artist gives the finishing touches to an idol of demon Mahishasura during preparations for the upcoming Dashain festival in Lalitpur October 9, 2012. Hindus in Nepal sacrifice animals, worship the Goddess Durga and celebrate victory over evil duri...
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6 /21 Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor addresses a press conference of Plan India, a child centred community development organisation, in New Delhi on Tuesday. Govind Nihalani, Chairperson, Plan India, is also seen. PTI
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7 /21 Defence Minister AK Antony reviews the Territorial Army Day Parade in New Delhi on Tuesday. PTI
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8 /21 Kingfisher employees showing banner and placards during a dharna at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Tuesday. PTI
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9 /21 CPI(M) activists take part in a protest rally over spread of dengue fever and others issue in Kolkata on Tuesday. PTI
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10 /21 Recipients of Sangeet Natak Akademi fellowship Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan, Santoor exponent Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma and Mridangam player Umayalpuram Kasiviswanatha Sivaraman during the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2011 function at Rashtrapati Bhav...
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11 /21 US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner interacts with students during a visit to his former elementary school, the American Embassy School, in New Delhi on Tuesday. PTI
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12 /21 Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor addresses a press conference of Plan India, a child centred community development organisation, in New Delhi on Tuesday. PTI
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13 /21 Cricketer MS Dhoni with wife Sakshi at Birsa Munda airport in Ranchi on Tuesday to catch a flight for Mumbai. PTI
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14 /21 Arvind Kejriwal along with other members of India Against Corruption addressing a press conference in New Delhi on Tuesday. PTI
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15 /21 Anti-corruption activist Arvind Kejriwal addressing a press conference in New Delhi on Tuesday. AFP
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16 /21 Photos of Kantap Beach, Muscat, Oman, by Mohammed Sadique
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17 /21 Photos of Kantap Beach, Muscat, Oman, by Mohammed Sadique
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18 /21 Photos of Kantap Beach, Muscat, Oman, by Mohammed Sadique
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19 /21 Fire crackers lit the sky over illuminated Golden Temple on the occasion of 478th birth Anniversary of Forth Sikh Master, Guru Ramdass Ji, Founder of Amritsar city, in Amritsar on Tuesday. PTI Photo
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20 /21 Pavement artist Ramzan Hussain giving finshing touches sketches of legendary actor Amitabh Bachhan ahead of his birthday, in Kolkata on Tuesday. PTI Photo
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21 /21 A model displays a creation by Aneeth Arora during the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week in New Delhi, India. (AP Photo
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News in Pics, August 8: Best photos from around the world
UPDATED : Aug 08 2021, 05:15 IST
Coronavirus | Covid-19 | United States | Delhi | Russia | Australia | Sri Lanka | Coronavirus vaccine | ![Spectators arrive at Wembley Stadium in north London on August 7, 2021 to watch the English FA Community Shield football match between Manchester City and Leicester City. Credi: AFP Photo]( "Spectators arrive at Wembley Stadium in north London on August 7, 2021 to watch the English FA Community Shield football match between Manchester City and Leicester City. Credi: AFP Photo")
1 /7 Spectators arrive at Wembley Stadium in north London on August 7, 2021 to watch the English FA Community Shield football match between Manchester City and Leicester City. Credi: AFP Photo
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![California Governor Gavin Newsom (R) looks at a burned vehicle alongside Assistant Region Chief for Cal Fire Curtis Brown (L) in downtown Greenville, California. Credit: AFP Photo]( "California Governor Gavin Newsom (R) looks at a burned vehicle alongside Assistant Region Chief for Cal Fire Curtis Brown (L) in downtown Greenville, California. Credit: AFP Photo")
2 /7 California Governor Gavin Newsom (R) looks at a burned vehicle alongside Assistant Region Chief for Cal Fire Curtis Brown (L) in downtown Greenville, California. Credit: AFP Photo
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![Members of Colombian army take part in a military parade in commemoration of the Colombian Army day in Tolemaida southeast of Bogota. Credit: AFP Photo]( "Members of Colombian army take part in a military parade in commemoration of the Colombian Army day in Tolemaida southeast of Bogota. Credit: AFP Photo")
3 /7 Members of Colombian army take part in a military parade in commemoration of the Colombian Army day in Tolemaida southeast of Bogota. Credit: AFP Photo
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![A woman sweeps the pavement the entrance of a cafe decorated with vintage items in Moscow. Credit: AFP Photo]( "A woman sweeps the pavement the entrance of a cafe decorated with vintage items in Moscow. Credit: AFP Photo")
4 /7 A woman sweeps the pavement the entrance of a cafe decorated with vintage items in Moscow. Credit: AFP Photo
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![Commuters travel in a metro train after Delhi Metro\'s remaining portion of the Pink Line corridor was inaugurated, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo]( "Commuters travel in a metro train after Delhi Metro\'s remaining portion of the Pink Line corridor was inaugurated, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo")
5 /7 Commuters travel in a metro train after Delhi Metro's remaining portion of the Pink Line corridor was inaugurated, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo
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![People sit in a queue as they wait to receive a dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine against the Covid-19 coronavirus in Colombo. Credit: AFP Photo]( "People sit in a queue as they wait to receive a dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine against the Covid-19 coronavirus in Colombo. Credit: AFP Photo")
6 /7 People sit in a queue as they wait to receive a dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine against the Covid-19 coronavirus in Colombo. Credit: AFP Photo
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![Surfers ride on the waves at the Maroubra Beach in Sydney. Credit: AFP Photo]( "Surfers ride on the waves at the Maroubra Beach in Sydney. Credit: AFP Photo")
7 /7 Surfers ride on the waves at the Maroubra Beach in Sydney. Credit: AFP Photo
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Today's Horoscope - August 8, 2021: Check horoscope for all sun signs
UPDATED : Aug 08 2021, 00:24 IST
Horoscope 2021 | Horoscope | Aries Horoscope | Taurus Horoscope | Gemini Horoscope | Cancer Horoscope | Leo Horoscope | Virgo Horoscope | Libra Horoscope | Scorpio Horoscope | Sagittarius Horoscope | Capricorn Horoscope | Aquarius Horoscope | Pisces Horoscope | ![Today\'s Horoscope for all sun signs - August 8, 2021]( "Today\'s Horoscope for all sun signs - August 8, 2021")
1 /12 Today's Horoscope for all sun signs - August 8, 2021
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![ARIES | A new strategy will enhance your work. Your charm will attract members of the opposite sex today.At work, a new project takes off, and wins the admiration of your team mates. | Colour: Mustard | Number: 8]( "ARIES | A new strategy will enhance your work. Your charm will attract members of the opposite sex today.At work, a new project takes off, and wins the admiration of your team mates. | Colour: Mustard | Number: 8")
2 /12 ARIES | A new strategy will enhance your work. Your charm will attract members of the opposite sex today.At work, a new project takes off, and wins the admiration of your team mates. | Colour: Mustard | Number: 8
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![TAURUS | Your efforts and hard work will be rewarded. Friends bring joy. A great day for a personal makeover. Gambling and speculations of any kind should be avoided today. | Colour: Violet | Number: 4]( "TAURUS | Your efforts and hard work will be rewarded. Friends bring joy. A great day for a personal makeover. Gambling and speculations of any kind should be avoided today. | Colour: Violet | Number: 4")
3 /12 TAURUS | Your efforts and hard work will be rewarded. Friends bring joy. A great day for a personal makeover. Gambling and speculations of any kind should be avoided today. | Colour: Violet | Number: 4
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![GEMINI | Romance is in the air. A day to take opportunities as they come. A financial misunderstanding with close ones is cleared up today. | Colour: Yellow | Number: 7]( "GEMINI | Romance is in the air. A day to take opportunities as they come. A financial misunderstanding with close ones is cleared up today. | Colour: Yellow | Number: 7")
4 /12 GEMINI | Romance is in the air. A day to take opportunities as they come. A financial misunderstanding with close ones is cleared up today. | Colour: Yellow | Number: 7
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![CANCER | Travel on the cards. A windfall or gain, and career- wise, a break from monotony indicated today. A good day to look for relaxation and leisure activities. | Colour: Tan | Number: 5]( "CANCER | Travel on the cards. A windfall or gain, and career- wise, a break from monotony indicated today. A good day to look for relaxation and leisure activities. | Colour: Tan | Number: 5")
5 /12 CANCER | Travel on the cards. A windfall or gain, and career- wise, a break from monotony indicated today. A good day to look for relaxation and leisure activities. | Colour: Tan | Number: 5
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![LEO | Romance is strong. It\'s a day of self-discovery. With Jupiter aspecting marriage/ relationship, you are on a roll. A great day to buy a gift for a special friend. | Colour: Lilac | Number: 3]( "LEO | Romance is strong. It\'s a day of self-discovery. With Jupiter aspecting marriage/ relationship, you are on a roll. A great day to buy a gift for a special friend. | Colour: Lilac | Number: 3")
6 /12 LEO | Romance is strong. It's a day of self-discovery. With Jupiter aspecting marriage/ relationship, you are on a roll. A great day to buy a gift for a special friend. | Colour: Lilac | Number: 3
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![VIRGO | Major changes in your career or social life will bring you the recognition you deserve today. Take the test and you will come out on top. Your intuition will guide you in the right direction, and you will make a difference. | Colour: Jade | Number: 6]( "VIRGO | Major changes in your career or social life will bring you the recognition you deserve today. Take the test and you will come out on top. Your intuition will guide you in the right direction, and you will make a difference. | Colour: Jade | Number: 6")
7 /12 VIRGO | Major changes in your career or social life will bring you the recognition you deserve today. Take the test and you will come out on top. Your intuition will guide you in the right direction, and you will make a difference. | Colour: Jade | Number: 6
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![SCORPIO | Bone and lower back problems may persist. Rigorous exercises or physical training should be avoided. Career wise a new opportunity opens up. Time to decide if lateral growth is just as good as a promotion. | Colour: Mauve | Number: 9]( "SCORPIO | Bone and lower back problems may persist. Rigorous exercises or physical training should be avoided. Career wise a new opportunity opens up. Time to decide if lateral growth is just as good as a promotion. | Colour: Mauve | Number: 9")
8 /12 SCORPIO | Bone and lower back problems may persist. Rigorous exercises or physical training should be avoided. Career wise a new opportunity opens up. Time to decide if lateral growth is just as good as a promotion. | Colour: Mauve | Number: 9
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![SAGITTARIUS | Put feelings aside, and meet your targets for today. Barring minor frustrations today could be productive. If you try to manipulate emotional situations you will find yourself alienated. | Colour: Olive-green | Number: 5]( "SAGITTARIUS | Put feelings aside, and meet your targets for today. Barring minor frustrations today could be productive. If you try to manipulate emotional situations you will find yourself alienated. | Colour: Olive-green | Number: 5")
9 /12 SAGITTARIUS | Put feelings aside, and meet your targets for today. Barring minor frustrations today could be productive. If you try to manipulate emotional situations you will find yourself alienated. | Colour: Olive-green | Number: 5
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![CAPRICORN | Try to entertain an important client today.. Don\'t be too quick to sign documents. Be discreet about your personal life. An old issue which you thought resolved may crop up now. | Colour: Orange | Number: 2]( "CAPRICORN | Try to entertain an important client today.. Don\'t be too quick to sign documents. Be discreet about your personal life. An old issue which you thought resolved may crop up now. | Colour: Orange | Number: 2")
10 /12 CAPRICORN | Try to entertain an important client today.. Don't be too quick to sign documents. Be discreet about your personal life. An old issue which you thought resolved may crop up now. | Colour: Orange | Number: 2
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![AQUARIUS | Your dreamy disposition is attractive, but at work a more practical approach will help. You will accomplish much today, if you are not stubborn or proud. | Colour: Honey | Number: 7]( "AQUARIUS | Your dreamy disposition is attractive, but at work a more practical approach will help. You will accomplish much today, if you are not stubborn or proud. | Colour: Honey | Number: 7")
11 /12 AQUARIUS | Your dreamy disposition is attractive, but at work a more practical approach will help. You will accomplish much today, if you are not stubborn or proud. | Colour: Honey | Number: 7
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![PISCES | You will be misinterpreted if you get involved in other people\'s problems. An unexpected encounter brings a lucrative deal. A romantic interest occupies your time today. | Colour: Ivory | Number: 4]( "PISCES | You will be misinterpreted if you get involved in other people\'s problems. An unexpected encounter brings a lucrative deal. A romantic interest occupies your time today. | Colour: Ivory | Number: 4")
12 /12 PISCES | You will be misinterpreted if you get involved in other people's problems. An unexpected encounter brings a lucrative deal. A romantic interest occupies your time today. | Colour: Ivory | Number: 4
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Here are some facts to know about Neeraj Chopra
UPDATED : Aug 07 2021, 22:46 IST
Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Saturday became the second Indian to win an individual gold in the Olympics, out-performing the field by quite a distance to notch up the first track-and-field Games medal for the country. Here are some interesting facts about the man of the moment.
![Here are some facts to know about Neeraj Chopra]( "Here are some facts to know about Neeraj Chopra")
1 /6 Here are some facts to know about Neeraj Chopra
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![Apart from being an athlete, he is also a Junior Commissioned Officer in the Indian Army. Credit: AP Photo]( "Apart from being an athlete, he is also a Junior Commissioned Officer in the Indian Army. Credit: AP Photo")
2 /6 Apart from being an athlete, he is also a Junior Commissioned Officer in the Indian Army. Credit: AP Photo
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![Chopra considers Czech Javelin Thrower Jan Zelezny his \'hero\'. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "Chopra considers Czech Javelin Thrower Jan Zelezny his \'hero\'. Credit: Reuters Photo")
3 /6 Chopra considers Czech Javelin Thrower Jan Zelezny his 'hero'. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![He had set a world junior record at the 2016 IAAF World U20 Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "He had set a world junior record at the 2016 IAAF World U20 Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland. Credit: Reuters Photo")
4 /6 He had set a world junior record at the 2016 IAAF World U20 Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![He broke the national record with a throw of 87.43m at the Doha Diamond League in 2018. Credit: AP Photo]( "He broke the national record with a throw of 87.43m at the Doha Diamond League in 2018. Credit: AP Photo")
5 /6 He broke the national record with a throw of 87.43m at the Doha Diamond League in 2018. Credit: AP Photo
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![In 2018, he became the only track and field athlete to be nominated by the AFI for the country\'s highest sports award (Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award). Credit: AFP Photo]( "In 2018, he became the only track and field athlete to be nominated by the AFI for the country\'s highest sports award (Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award). Credit: AFP Photo")
6 /6 In 2018, he became the only track and field athlete to be nominated by the AFI for the country's highest sports award (Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award). Credit: AFP Photo
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Neeraj Chopra to Mirabai Chanu: India's medal winners at the Tokyo Olympics
UPDATED : Aug 07 2021, 20:18 IST
From Neeraj Chopra's gold to PV Sindhu's bronze, here's a look at the athletes who won medals at the Tokyo Olympics.
![Neeraj Chopra to Mirabai Chanu: India\'s medal winners at the Tokyo Olympics]( "Neeraj Chopra to Mirabai Chanu: India\'s medal winners at the Tokyo Olympics")
1 /8 Neeraj Chopra to Mirabai Chanu: India's medal winners at the Tokyo Olympics
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![Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra created history as he became the first athlete from the country to win a gold in track and field in the Olympics. He threw a distance of 87.58m to pick up the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra created history as he became the first athlete from the country to win a gold in track and field in the Olympics. He threw a distance of 87.58m to pick up the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Credit: Reuters Photo")
2 /8 Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra created history as he became the first athlete from the country to win a gold in track and field in the Olympics. He threw a distance of 87.58m to pick up the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![Wrestler Bajrang Punia won a bronze medal in the men\'s freestyle 65kg category at the Tokyo Olympics. He defeated Kazakhstan\'s Daulet Niyazbekov 8-0 in the bronze medal match. Credit: AFP Photo]( "Wrestler Bajrang Punia won a bronze medal in the men\'s freestyle 65kg category at the Tokyo Olympics. He defeated Kazakhstan\'s Daulet Niyazbekov 8-0 in the bronze medal match. Credit: AFP Photo")
3 /8 Wrestler Bajrang Punia won a bronze medal in the men's freestyle 65kg category at the Tokyo Olympics. He defeated Kazakhstan's Daulet Niyazbekov 8-0 in the bronze medal match. Credit: AFP Photo
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![Indian wrestler Ravi Dahiya won silver medal at his Olympic debut in Tokyo. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "Indian wrestler Ravi Dahiya won the silver medal at his Olympic debut in Tokyo. Credit: Reuters Photo")
4 /8 Indian wrestler Ravi Dahiya won the silver medal at his Olympic debut in Tokyo. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![Indian men\'s hockey team scripted history by winning an Olympic medal after 41 years, beating Germany 5-4 in the bronze medal play-off match. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "The Indian men\'s hockey team scripted history by winning an Olympic medal after 41 years, beating Germany 5-4 in the bronze medal play-off match. Credit: Reuters Photo")
5 /8 The Indian men's hockey team scripted history by winning an Olympic medal after 41 years, beating Germany 5-4 in the bronze medal play-off match. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![Shuttler PV Sindhu scripted history at the Tokyo Olympics. She became the first Indian woman to win two Olympic medals. Sindhu defeated China\'s He Bing Jiao in the bronze medal match. Credit: PTI Photo]( "Shuttler PV Sindhu also scripted history at the Tokyo Olympics. She became the first Indian woman to win two Olympic medals. Sindhu defeated China\'s He Bing Jiao in the bronze medal match. Credit: PTI Photo")
6 /8 Shuttler PV Sindhu also scripted history at the Tokyo Olympics. She became the first Indian woman to win two Olympic medals. Sindhu defeated China's He Bing Jiao in the bronze medal match. Credit: PTI Photo
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![Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain upped India\'s medal tally as she took the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics. She lost the women\'s welterweight (64-69kg) semi-final bout to Turkey\'s Busenaz Surmeneli. Credit: AFP Photo]( "Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain upped India\'s medal tally as she took the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics. She lost the women\'s welterweight (64-69kg) semi-final bout to Turkey\'s Busenaz Surmeneli. Credit: AFP Photo")
7 /8 Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain upped India's medal tally as she took the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics. She lost the women's welterweight (64-69kg) semi-final bout to Turkey's Busenaz Surmeneli. Credit: AFP Photo
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![Ace weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu opened India\'s medals tally after bagging a silver in the Women\'s 49kg category on Day 1 of the Tokyo Olympics 2021. Credit: PTI Photo]( "Ace weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu opened India\'s medals tally after bagging a silver in the Women\'s 49kg category on Day 1 of the Tokyo Olympics 2021. Credit: PTI Photo")
8 /8 Ace weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu opened India's medals tally after bagging a silver in the Women's 49kg category on Day 1 of the Tokyo Olympics 2021. Credit: PTI Photo
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