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Lovlina and other boxers from Assam being asked not to show up at senior Nationals, alleges boxing federation chief

NEW DELHI: Boxing Federation of India’s (BFI) senior women’s national championship has run into trouble. Due to the squabbling between officials preceding the sports body’s elections, the country’s premier female pugilists have been compelled to endure the consequences.

The Times of India

Delhi HC stays boxing federation plea to remove non-elected members

The court has also issued notices to the Centre and the BFI, granting them four weeks to respond to the petition. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BFI president suspends secretary, treasurer on charges of corruption

NEW DELHI: As customarily witnessed during electoral times of national sports federations (NSFs), accusations of manipulation, misappropriation of funds and irregularities surface for electoral advantage – occasionally legitimate but predominantly motivated.

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Boxing Federation of India elections: Ajay Singh faces challenge from three others for president's post

Ajay Singh, the current Boxing Federation of India (BFI) president and SpiceJet Airlines chairman, will face competition from secretary general Hemanta Kalita and vice president Rajesh Bhandari in the BFI elections scheduled for March 28. There is also a fourth candidate for the post of president in the form of…

The Times of India

BFI Flare 2025: The best films to see at London's longstanding LGBTQIA+ film festival

Queer horror shorts, poignant romances, must-see documentaries and uplifting tales of body positivity and community: the 39th edition of BFI Flare has it all

Evening Standard

High-stakes boxing federation elections may pit BJP's Anurag Thakur vs incumbent Ajay Singh

NEW DELHI: Of late, elections to national sports federations have garnered much attention. This time, in an interesting twist, the boxing body’s polls pit a seasoned Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) heavyweight against the incumbent, who too shares close ties with the ruling dispensation.

The Times of India

Netflix just added one of the most impactful drama movies I've ever watched — and it's 97% on Rotten Tomatoes

Netflix just added "How to Have Sex," and this British drama is an unmissable movie. But be prepared for a very emotional watch.

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'Boxers shouldn't suffer': Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain demand end to impasse

No roadmap since Paris Olympics has left them 'clueless'

The Times of India

Amazon to gain creative control of James Bond in joint venture deal

The move follows Amazon MGM acquiring the rights to distribute Bond movies in 2022

Evening Standard

BFI Future Film Festival 2025: Jury, nominees, and £15,000 in prizes announced for UK’s top filmmakers event

With Sony gear, exclusive mentorship, and global streaming, the festival has become the premier platform for young talent

Evening Standard

Wicked, Moana and Paddington help UK cinema admissions hit five-year high

Admissions were up 2% on 2023, according to data published by the British Film Institute.

Evening Standard

BBC and ITV slash big-budget TV spend as US streamers pour money into UK

Channel 4, Channel 5 and Sky also among UK broadcasters making cuts as Netflix, Disney and Amazon pile on pressure

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Culture minister wants ‘massive production budget’ to remain part of BBC licence

The Government will consider funding options to support the broadcaster’s long-term future when it reviews the BBC’s current Royal Charter.

Evening Standard

BFI charts international success plans through 3x3

BENGALURU: The Basketball Federation of India (BFI) is betting big on the 3x3 format, which is also a part of top quadrennial events including the Olympics, to give a fillip to the sport in the country as it battles for more traction competing against the likes of badminton, football and…

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BFI identifies reasons behind Olympic setback

NEW DELHI: Lack of fitness, inadequate defensive capabilities and psychological fragility have been identified as main factors that led to Indian pugilists' subpar performance at the Paris Olympics. This came up at the review meeting conducted by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) at its Gurugram headquarters.

The Times of India

How cloud over boxing's Olympic future made Nishant Dev turn pro

At 24, 71-kg boxer discards India ambition after Paris heartbreak

The Guardian - UK

‘I was 2cm from being paralysed’: UK stunt artists celebrated with donation to BFI

Gillian Aldam, who is still working at 83, among top names in rare first edition of 1973 register being given to library

The Independent UK

15 cultural highlights to beat the January blues

THE LIST: From brand new TV series to art exhibitions, theatre performances and Oscar-worthy films, our culture team have you covered for entertainment this month

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Boxing Federation of India in internal dispute over hosting World Cup Final

NEW DELHI: Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is facing an internal turmoil over the top leadership’s decision to host the sport’s World Cup Final in Nov 2025, with several key officials alleging that the announcement was made unilaterally without either informing the executive committee or convening a General Body Meeting…

The Times of India

India to host World Boxing Cup Final in November 2025

NEW DELHI: India will host the World Boxing Cup Final in November 2025, demonstrating its allegiance to the World Boxing (WB) organisation.

The Guardian - UK

German position on Israel-Gaza debate ‘putting artists off’ film festival

Berlinale head, Tricia Tuttle, says some artists fear criticism of Israeli actions will be condemned as antisemitism

The Independent UK

Former Tory party chairman Lord Saatchi ‘finds love again’ 13 years after being widowed

Tory peer discussed new love found with fellow widow and philanthropist Lynn Forester de Rothschild

The Guardian - UK

Indie films losing out to obsession with bankable stars, says Richard Eyre

British director whose career is being celebrated at the BFI says creative industry increasingly wants safe bets

The Guardian - UK

Anti-racism campaigner’s London book events cancelled amid threat of far-right violence

Freedom of speech groups alarmed after events to promote book by Hope Not Hate employee are called off

The Times of India

Fearing IOC sanctions, India withdraws from Asian elite boxing meet

NEW DELHI: India won’t have any representation at the upcoming ASBC Asian elite men’s and women’s boxing championships in Amman. TOI has learnt the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has decided not to field teams at the meet fearing sanctions by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The event will be…

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