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Jyothi Surekha secure top-10 seeds in Archery World Cup Stage 3 qualifiers, Sahil exits early

Jyothi Surekha secure top-10 seeds in Archery World Cup Stage 3 qualifiers, Sahil exits early

Indian compound archers Sahil Jadhav and Jyothi Surekha Vennam secured top-10 finishes in the qualification round of the Archery World Cup Stage 3 in Antalya, Turkey, on Tuesday, although Sahil’s individual campaign came to an early end in the knockout stage. Fresh from winning his maiden World Cup medal in Shanghai last month, Sahil continued his strong form by shooting 710 points to finish 10th in the men’s compound qualification rankings. Seven archers finished on the same score, but the Indian was placed 10th based on X-count. However, Sahil was unable to build on his promising qualification performance and was knocked out in the round of 64 after a narrow 147-145 defeat to Mexico’s Juan Gutierrez on Tuesday morning. Austria’s Nico Wiener topped the men’s qualification standings with 714 points. Among the other Indians, Rishabh Yadav finished 22nd with 706 points, while Asian Games-bound archers Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru and Kushal Dalal placed 33rd and 43rd respectively. Jyothi leads Indian women as teams secure strong seeds In the women’s compound event, veteran Jyothi Surekha Vennam …

Chiranjeevi marks his ‘greatest strength’ Surekha’s birthday with tribute to celebrate their unbreakable bond

Chiranjeevi marks his ‘greatest strength’ Surekha’s birthday with tribute to celebrate their unbreakable bond

Chiranjeevi recently took to his social media handle to share a heartfelt note for his wife, Surekha, on her birthday. The megastar shared a series of images on Instagram, penning a long note in tribute to her. Chiranjeevi pens a heartfelt note for wife Surekha Sharing the images on social media, Chiranjeevi wrote, “Happy Birthday to dearest Surekha. From the day we got married on February 20, 1980, you have been my greatest strength. As we celebrate your birthday today and our wedding anniversary in advance, my heart is filled with gratitude.” “You are the nucleus of our family, the one who binds us all with love. You embraced my family members as your own, stood by them in every moment, and became a true daughter to my parents, just as they embraced you with equal affection,” the actor added. He further stated that if anyone asked him the secret of his success, it was not his talent or hard work, but her. He said that it was because she carried every responsibility with quiet …

Chiranjeevi credits wife Surekha as the secret behind his success in heartfelt note: ‘You are the nucleus of our family’

Chiranjeevi credits wife Surekha as the secret behind his success in heartfelt note: ‘You are the nucleus of our family’

Actor Chiranjeevi took to his X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday to post pictures of himself and his wife, Surekha Konidela, on her birthday. He also penned a sweet note expressing his gratitude for everything she has done to stand by him and the family over the years. (Also read: Chiranjeevi gives health update after fans inquire about arm sling, reveals he had shoulder keyhole surgery) Chiranjeevi shared a series of pictures with Surekha on her birthday. What Chiranjeevi said Chiranjeevi shared several pictures with Surekha, taken over the years. In one click taken years ago, both of them fed each other with a spoon. In another picture, Chiranjeevi and Surekha were seen at an event, seated beside one another. The last picture was taken recently, as they hugged each other. In the caption, he began, “Happy Birthday to dearest Surekha. From the day we got married on February 20, 1980, you have been my greatest strength. As we celebrate your birthday today and our wedding anniversary in advance, my heart is filled with gratitude.” …

Konda Surekha withdraws statement on Nagarjuna’s family after court case; fans ask ‘where’s Samantha’s apology?’

Konda Surekha withdraws statement on Nagarjuna’s family after court case; fans ask ‘where’s Samantha’s apology?’

Updated on: Nov 12, 2025 04:24 pm IST Telangana Minister Konda Surekha claimed last year that politician KTR was the reason for the divorce of actors Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu.  Last year, Telangana Minister Konda Surekha made a claim that Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president Kalvakuntla Taraka Rama Rao (KTR) was the reason for actors Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s divorce. She also made some shocking claims about Nagarjuna’s family in general, which resulted in Nagarjuna filing a defamation case against her in October last year. Surekha now posted on social media that she withdraws claims made against Nagarjuna and his family. Konda Surekha was dragged to court for the statements she made on Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Nagarjuna’s family. Konda Surekha withdraws statement against Nagarjuna and family Surekha wrote on X (formerly Twitter) that her intention was never to hurt Nagarjuna or his family members. She wrote, “I would wish to clarify that the statement I had made in relation to @iamnagarjuna Garu was not intended to hurt Nagarjuna Garu …

Konda Surekha Apologizes to Nagarjuna on Her Comments

Konda Surekha Apologizes to Nagarjuna on Her Comments

Telangana Minister Konda Surekha tendered apology over her comments against Nagarjuna Akkineni last year. The Forest and Environment Minister who is facing a defamation case withdrew her statement against the actor and his family on Wednesday (November 12). I would wish to clarify that the statement I had made in relation to @iamnagarjuna Garu was not intended to hurt Nagarjuna Garu or his family members. I had no intention of hurting or defaming Akkineni Nagarjuna Garu or his family members. I regret any unintended impression… — Konda Surekha (@iamkondasurekha) November 11, 2025 ‘Not intended to hurt Nagarjuna’ In her clarification, Konda Surekha reiterated that her earlier comments were not intended to hurt Nagarjuna or his family members. She expressed regret for any unintentional impression created by her statements in relation to the actor and his family, and withdrew her remarks. The minister took to X and posted, “I would wish to clarify that the statement I had made in relation to @iamnagarjuna Garu was not intended to hurt Nagarjuna Garu or his family …

Jyothi Surekha, Abhishek among seven compound archers added to TOPS core group

Jyothi Surekha, Abhishek among seven compound archers added to TOPS core group

The Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) inducted seven compound archers into the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Core group at their 155th meeting on Wednesday. The MOC took cognizance of International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) recent decision to make compound archery part of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The 155th MOC was attended by Pullela Gopichand, Viren Rasquinha, Prashanti Singh, Kamlesh Mehta, MM Somaya, Siddharth Shanker of Reliance Foundation, among others. It is the first time since archery’s re-introduction to the Olympic Games in 1972 that a new bow style has been added to the competition. The seven compound archers inducted directly into the TOPS Core group are Ojas Pravin Deotale, Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Aditi Swami, Abhishek Verma, Parneet Kaur, Priyansh, and Prathamesh Jawkar. For induction in TOPS Core, the seven archers fulfilled the eligibility criteria of having average arrow score of 9.77+ for men and 9.67+ for women apart from being a medallist at the recently held World Championships or World Games, top-4 rank in team event of World Championships or World Games or individual/team medallist …

Pawan Kalyan, Chiranjeevi and Wife Surekha Leave for Singapore to Check on Mark Shankar’s Health

Pawan Kalyan, Chiranjeevi and Wife Surekha Leave for Singapore to Check on Mark Shankar’s Health

After completing his tour on Tuesday evening, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan departed for Hyderabad and then flew to Singapore to meet his son Mark Shankar. His eight-year-old son was injured in a fire accident that occurred at his school in Singapore. Meanwhile, as soon as they heard about the incident, Pawan Kalyan’s elder brother and Megastar Chiranjeevi, and wife, Surekha, immediately left for Singapore to visit Mark Shankar. They flew to Singapore in the late hours Tuesday night. They will be reviewing Mark’s health condition and will be there as emotional support to Pawan during this difficult period. The reports stated that an update about Mark Shankar’s health will be released soon. For now, the family is focused on his recovery and well-being. The fire accident has sent fans, supporters and well-wishers of the Mega family into tizzy. They have been constantly praying for Mark’s speedy recovery and his well-being. Social media platforms have been flooded with messages wishing Mark a speedy recovery. More updates about Mark Shankar’s current health condition are …

Deepika Kumari to Jyothi Surekha- The top-performing Indian archers at the World Cup

Deepika Kumari to Jyothi Surekha- The top-performing Indian archers at the World Cup

The 2025 season of the Archery World Cup is all set to begin on April 8, with the first stage taking place in Florida, USA. A depleted Indian contingent of 10 archers will kick off their campaign there. Indian archers have enjoyed a lot of success in recent years at the Archery World Cup circuit, winning 25 gold medals in the last four years—more than 50 percent of their overall tally of 42 golds. Deepika Kumari is the most successful Indian archer on the circuit, with more than 35 medals in a career spanning over a decade. She is followed by top names like Jyothi Surekha Vennam, who have also made significant contributions. Here, The Bridge highlights the achievements of India’s top performers in the rich history of the Archery World Cup circuit: Deepika Kumari – Recurve (11 Gold) The most decorated Indian archer, Deepika Kumari, holds the record for the most medals by an Indian at the World Cup circuit. She has won 38 medals in 44 appearances, including a record six medals at …

Ram Charan’s daughter Klin Kaara celebrates ‘timeless traditions’ this Ugadi with mom Upasana, grandma Surekha. See pics

Ram Charan’s daughter Klin Kaara celebrates ‘timeless traditions’ this Ugadi with mom Upasana, grandma Surekha. See pics

Mar 31, 2025 02:33 PM IST Upasana posted a glimpse of the Ugadi celebrations in the Konidela household with her daughter Klin Kaara and mother-in-law Surekha. Actor Ram Charan’s wife, businesswoman Upasana Konidela, took to Instagram to share a glimpse of the Ugadi celebrations in their home. She posted pictures of their daughter Klin Kaara and her mother-in-law Surekha taking part in the puja. Take a look. (Also Read: Ram Charan’s wife Upasana throws a star-studded party on his 40th birthday. See inside pics from the celebration) Klin Kaara looked adorable in pink as she took part in the Ugadi puja. Klin Kaara celebrates Ugadi with Upasana, Surekha Upasana posted pictures of Klin looking adorable in a pink pattu pavada as she sits down for a puja with Surekha, who’s also dressed in a pink saree, and Upasana, dressed in a blue salwar suit. While some of the pictures almost show her face, Upasana covered others with heart emojis. One picture also shows Surekha all smiles as she sees Klin taking part in the celebration. …

India TV ‘She’ Conclave: First female train driver Surekha Yadav and Pooja Sharma share inspiring stories

India TV ‘She’ Conclave: First female train driver Surekha Yadav and Pooja Sharma share inspiring stories

India TV ‘She’ Conclave featured inspiring stories of women empowerment. Asia’s first female loco pilot Surekha Yadav and funeral caregiver Pooja Sharma shared how they broke stereotypes and made history in their fields. The India TV ‘She’ Conclave brought together remarkable women from diverse fields to discuss issues related to women’s empowerment. Among them were Surekha Yadav, Asia’s first female loco pilot, and Pooja Sharma, who has been performing last rites—an act traditionally reserved for men in Indian society. Both women have defied societal norms and carved a niche for themselves in unconventional fields. Surekha Yadav’s journey: Asia’s first female train driver Surekha Yadav has been a pioneer in the railway industry since 1988. She became Asia’s first female train driver and has since achieved several milestones, including driving the Deccan Queen, India’s first ladies’ special train, and the prestigious Vande Bharat Express. Her achievements were even recognised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address. Reflecting on her journey, Surekha said, “I was fortunate to break barriers. The door was always …