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Samantha Ruth Prabhu Reacts to Sheetal Nidimoru’s Heartfelt Post on Wedding

Samantha Ruth Prabhu Reacts to Sheetal Nidimoru’s Heartfelt Post on Wedding

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A day after Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru entered into wedlock, his sister, Sheetal Nidimoru took to Instagram to welcome Samantha into the family. Sharing the wedding photos, Sheetal stated that being part of the ritual on such a sacred day felt like life aligning itself in the most beautiful way. And as a family, we stand by them: Sheetal Sheetal posted a picture from the wedding that features the newlyweds Samantha, Raj Nidimoru, herself and family members. But her post clearly hinted at what their family went through and how stressful it has been for them navigating through ‘Samantha and Raj’s relationship reports’ in the press. She expressed gratitude for the peace and the clarity that has emerged in her family. She also thanks the almighty for the deep sense of ‘gentle alignment’ in Raj and Samantha’s journey. Sheetal said that as a family, they feel so proud of how Samantha and Raj were walking forward with calm dignity, honesty, and steadiness that comes when two hearts choose the same path …

Behind the rise and rise of armless archer Sheetal Devi: Lifting dumbbells with toes, improvised trigger and clay to strengthen grip | Sport-others News

Behind the rise and rise of armless archer Sheetal Devi: Lifting dumbbells with toes, improvised trigger and clay to strengthen grip | Sport-others News

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There’s no shortage of stories about Sheetal Devi’s ingenuity, but Aalaap Jawadekar likes to begin with one from the Paris Paralympics. One afternoon inside the Athletes’ Village, the physiotherapist found himself locked out of the sports science office – keys in hand, door refusing to budge. That’s when Sheetal Devi walked in. Without hesitation, she took the keys, missed once, then again, and finally, with disarming calm, turned the lock open – using her toes. Jawadekar still marvels at the moment. “The more you think she can’t do something,” he says, “the more she’ll prove you wrong.” Born without arms, there’s little Sheetal can’t do. She eats and writes with her toes, once climbed trees with ease, and now shoots arrows with them. Story continues below this ad Defying physics, the 18-year-old is stepping into uncharted territory for an Indian athlete. Last week, she finished third among 60 archers in the compound women’s trials for next month’s Asia Cup in Jeddah. In doing so, Sheetal became the first Indian para archer to earn a spot …

Armless archer Sheetal Devi qualifies for her first international able-bodied event: ‘I have not seen myself as lesser than anybody’ | Sport-others News

Armless archer Sheetal Devi qualifies for her first international able-bodied event: ‘I have not seen myself as lesser than anybody’ | Sport-others News

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On Thursday morning, Sheetal Devi sealed her spot in the Indian junior team for Asia Cup 2025 Stage 3 to be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from December 10 to 15, breaking new ground once more. It would be the first time that the newly-crowned Para Archery World Champion would be playing in an able-bodied tournament. The 18-year-old para archer spoke with her parents Mann Singh and Shakti Devi and brother Ajay Kumar at Loidhar village in Kishtwar over phone, remembering the times she failed to go past the trials for able-bodied events in the past. Devi finished third in the trials in Sonepat behind Tejal Rajendra Salve and Vaidehi Jadhav, and forms the Indian team along with fourth-placed Dnyaneshwari Gadadhe. “I had competed in the able-bodied trials in 2023 as well as earlier this year once but could not get past the qualification stage. Whenever I compete with the bow and arrow, I only compete against myself. Whether it’s para archery or able-bodied, I have not seen myself as lesser than anybody. And that’s …

Sheetal Devi becomes first Indian woman Para Archer to qualify for able-bodied Event

Sheetal Devi becomes first Indian woman Para Archer to qualify for able-bodied Event

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Paralympic medallist, 17-year-old Sheetal Devi from Jammu and Kashmir, has become the first Indian woman para archer to qualify for an able-bodied international competition. Sheetal earned her place in India’s junior women’s compound team for the upcoming Asia Cup Stage 3, scheduled to be held in Jeddah later this year. The selection followed the Junior Selection Trials organized by the Archery Association of India at SAI NCOE Sonipat from November 3 to 6. Competing under the same conditions as other athletes, Sheetal finished third overall in the trials to confirm her selection. She scored a total of 703 points in the qualification rounds, 352 in Round 1 and 351 in Round 2, matching top scorer Tejal Rajendra Salve. In the combined rankings, Tejal Salve placed first, Vaidehi Hirachandra Jadhav second, and Sheetal third, securing her spot in the national squad. Born without arms, Sheetal uses her legs and shoulders to draw and release the bow, a unique technique that has already earned her gold medals at the World Para Championships and Asian Para Games. Her …

Sheetal Thakur Marks First Mother’s Day With Vardaan, And It Is Perfect

Sheetal Thakur Marks First Mother’s Day With Vardaan, And It Is Perfect

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Last Updated:May 12, 2025, 10:46 IST Sheetal Thakur wrote in the caption, “Thank you for choosing me to be your Mamma.” Sheetal and Vikrant welcomed Vardaan in February 2024. (Image Credits: Instagram) Mother’s Day, observed every year on the second Sunday of May, is a heartfelt occasion to celebrate and honour the love, strength, and sacrifices of mothers. This year, the day fell on May 11, and Sheetal Thakur, wife of actor Vikrant Massey, marked the occasion with a precious Instagram post featuring their baby boy, Vardaan. The carousel post begins with a cute snapshot depicting a joyful moment between the mother and her son. Sheetal, dressed in a light floral suit, is holding Vardaan up. The kid, on the other hand, is dressed in a traditional white outfit along with a red and orange patterned headband, seemingly resembling Lord Krishna. In the next frame, the actress is seen cradling Vardaan in her arms as she sits on a sofa. The final photo appears to be from a recent boat ride, where Sheetal, dressed in …

Paralympics medallist Sheetal Devi sets target for teen rival Payal Nag, who lost limbs at age of 5

Paralympics medallist Sheetal Devi sets target for teen rival Payal Nag, who lost limbs at age of 5

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Sheetal Devi is only one of two armless athletes to win a medal at the Paralympics. The story of this 18-year-old archer from Jammu, however, is not just about beating the odds and winning medals. She is also inspiring others in similar or more challenging circumstances to take up the bow — and be as good as her. On Sunday, Sheetal edged past 17-year-old Payal Nag in the final to win gold in the 2025 Khelo India Para Games. But then, had it not been for Sheetal’s exploits at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, where she won bronze, Payal would not have taken up the sport at all. Hailing from Balangir, a town in Odisha, Payal lost all four limbs in an electrocution incident at the age of five. Shifted to an orphanage as a young child, she did not know anything about para-sports, or even what a bow and arrow looked like — until a cry for help on social media caught the attention of Sheetal’s coach, Kuldeep Vedwan. Story continues below this ad “I …

Sheetal Devi overcomes Payal Nag to defend gold

Sheetal Devi overcomes Payal Nag to defend gold

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Defending champion Sheetal Devi came from behind to successfully bag her 2nd gold medal at the Khelo India Para Games at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Sunday. Pitted against Odisha’s special quadruple amputee archer in Payal Nag, Jammu and Kashmir’s Sheetal triumphed 109-103 in their compound archery open final encounter. The extreme sunny conditions in the national capital have been uncompromising but it didn’t deter the competitive spirit of the archers. The old guard of Rakesh Kumar, 40, and Jyoti Baliyan, 30, took away medals while teenage sensations Sheetal, 18, and Payal, 17, also shone on the podium in the compound open events. Jharkhand’s Vijay Sundi beat Haryana’s Vikas Bhakar 6-4 in the men’s recurve open gold medal match while Haryana’s Pooja beat Maharashtra’s Rajshri Rathod 6-4 in the women’s recurve open gold medal match. All eyes were on the women’s compound gold medal match. Sheetal Devi started with a score of 8 and 7 while Payal started off with double 10s. Payal, 17, however lost the upper hand in the third round where …

Vikrant Massey, Sheetal Thakur reveal their son Vardaan’s face from his first birthday

Vikrant Massey, Sheetal Thakur reveal their son Vardaan’s face from his first birthday

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Image Source : INSTAGRAM Vikrant Massey and Sheetal Thakur reveal Vardaan’s face Bollywood actor Vikrant Massey became a father last year. He and his wife Sheetal Thakur were blessed with a baby boy on February 7, 2024 and the couple named their first child Vardaan. On Vardaan’s first birthday, Vikrant introduced his son to the world. After this face reveal, fans showered love on the one-year-old and called Vardaan the carbon copy of his father. Vikrant reveals Vardaan’s face to the world Vikrant Massey welcomed his son Vardan Massey a year ago on February 7, 2024. He also took a break from acting a few months ago, so that he could spend more time with his family. Now he is celebrating his son Vardan’s first birthday. He hosted a grand birthday party, glimpses of which he has now shared on social media as well. Vikrant Massey shared beautiful pictures with his wife Sheetal and son. ‘Say HELLO! to our Onederful Vardaan,’ read the caption.  Vikrant and Sheetal met through common friends Vikrant Massey and Sheetal …

Vikrant Massey, Sheetal Thakur reveal their son Vardaan’s face in adorable pics from his first birthday | Bollywood

Vikrant Massey, Sheetal Thakur reveal their son Vardaan’s face in adorable pics from his first birthday | Bollywood

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Vikrant Massey and his wife, Sheetal Thakur, embraced parenthood last February when they welcomed their son, Vardaan. The couple recently celebrated their son’s first birthday and delighted fans with adorable photos. Vikrant Massey and Sheetal Thakur celebrate their son Vardaan’s first birthday.(Instagram) (Also Read: Vikrant Massey reveals what prompted him to announce break from acting: ‘Social media pressure was…’) Vikrant reveals son Vardaan’s face On Monday, Vikrant took to Instagram to share a few pictures, revealing his son Vardaan’s face for the first time. The pictures were taken at his son’s first birthday bash, which the actor celebrated on 7th February. In the photos, Vikrant was seen wearing a brown coat paired with beige trousers and a white shirt, while his wife stunned in a golden and white dress. The actor was seen carrying Vardaan in his arms as they posed for the camera. Their son looked adorable in a white shirt, brown trousers, and white shoes. Sharing the pictures, Vikrant wrote, “Say hello to our Onederful Vardaan.” Fans showered love on the little one …

Anand Mahindra Fulfills Promise, Gifts Paralympics Medallist Archer Sheetal Devi This Car. Not Thar

Anand Mahindra Fulfills Promise, Gifts Paralympics Medallist Archer Sheetal Devi This Car. Not Thar

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One of the most inspirational stories in Indian sports arose during the Paris Paralympics 2024, when armless archer Sheetal Devi came into prominence. Then 17, Sheetal was regarded as one of the finest para-archers in the world despite not having arms, and backed up her reputation by winning bronze in the mixed team compound category at Paralympics 2024, alongside Rakesh Kumar. Industrialist and Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra had made a promise to Sheetal to gift her a car, and that has now been fulfilled. After a bullseye hit by Sheetal Devi had gone viral, Anand Mahindra had posted on social media that he had promised her any car from the Mahindra range, which would be customised specially for her. As per Mahindra, Devi had said that she would take the gift only after she turned 18. Now, having turned 18 on January 10, Mahindra has seemingly lived up to the promise, as Sheetal was gifted a Mahindra Scorpio N SUV. I have long admired @archersheetal ‘s talent from afar. Meeting her …