News for 'academy'

Shekhar Suman Launches Film Academy

Shekhar Suman Launches Film Academy

Rediff.com4 days ago

Veteran actor Shekhar Suman, known for his extensive career across cinema and television, has launched the Shekhar Suman Film Academy to impart his four decades of experience to aspiring performers and storytellers through a meticulously designed acting programme.

Rajasthan United snatch late win against Namdhari Sports Academy

Rajasthan United snatch late win against Namdhari Sports Academy

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Rajasthan United defeated Namdhari Sports Academy 3-2 in a thrilling I-League match, with Amadou Soukouna scoring the decisive goal in injury time.

From Haryana Academy to Asian Champion: The Making of Priya Ghanghas

From Haryana Academy to Asian Champion: The Making of Priya Ghanghas

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Priya Ghanghas's journey from a small boxing academy in Haryana to becoming the Asian Boxing Champion is a testament to dedication, talent, and a coach's unwavering belief.

National Defence Academy to Host Sabhikhi Cup 2026, Emphasising Sportsmanship and Jointmanship

National Defence Academy to Host Sabhikhi Cup 2026, Emphasising Sportsmanship and Jointmanship

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

The National Defence Academy (NDA) will host the Sabhikhi Cup 2026, a prestigious sports event featuring cadets from India's top military training institutions, promoting athletic excellence, teamwork, and inter-service cooperation.

Sunit Chowrasia Secures Victory After Injury Comeback at ALPHA Sports Academy Golf Championship

Sunit Chowrasia Secures Victory After Injury Comeback at ALPHA Sports Academy Golf Championship

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Sunit Chowrasia marked his return from injury with a victory at the ALPHA Sports Academy Golf Championship, overcoming a three-shot overnight lead to secure his maiden title.

Footballer Alamara Djabi, 19, stable after being stabbed in Denmark

Footballer Alamara Djabi, 19, stable after being stabbed in Denmark

Rediff.com5 days ago

The incident occurred over the weekend in Herning, the central Danish town where the club is based, according to Midtjylland.

Navi Mumbai Investors Duped In Forex Trading Scam

Navi Mumbai Investors Duped In Forex Trading Scam

Rediff.com8 hours ago

A businessman in Navi Mumbai is accused of defrauding four investors of Rs 28.4 lakh through a forex trading scheme promising high returns.

Suraj Kumar Chand Advances To HCL Squash Final

Suraj Kumar Chand Advances To HCL Squash Final

Rediff.com7 days ago

India's Suraj Kumar Chand defeated Hong Kong's Wailok To to reach the men's final of the HCL Squash PSA Challenger Tour. He will face South Korean Jeongmin Ryu in the final.

How Atiqa Mir Achieved A Historic Karting Result

How Atiqa Mir Achieved A Historic Karting Result

Rediff.com6 days ago

Atiqa Mir, an 11-year-old Indian racing prodigy, achieved a historic P2 finish at the World Series Karting (WSK) Euro Series in Italy, marking the highest-ever race finish by an Indian in her category.

How To Harness Sports For Social Transformation: L-G Sinha Explains

How To Harness Sports For Social Transformation: L-G Sinha Explains

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha emphasised the importance of harnessing sports as a force for social transformation at a national 'Chintan Shivir' in Srinagar. He highlighted the need for collaboration between schools, communities, and families to create ecosystems where young athletes can discover their potential, and urged for greater support and resources for physical education teachers in schools.

Praful Hinge Focused On Improvement After Dream IPL Start

Praful Hinge Focused On Improvement After Dream IPL Start

Rediff.com3 days ago

Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Praful Hinge remains grounded despite his impressive IPL debut, focusing on continued improvement and maintaining his composure.

How Hardik Pandya Sparked Praful Hinge's Sensational IPL Debut

How Hardik Pandya Sparked Praful Hinge's Sensational IPL Debut

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad bowler Praful Hinge credits Hardik Pandya's encouragement for boosting his confidence after a successful IPL debut, highlighting his yorker expertise and recovery from a back injury.

Suraj Kumar Chand Reaches HCL Squash Semis

Suraj Kumar Chand Reaches HCL Squash Semis

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Suraj Kumar Chand was the only Indian player to advance to the semi-finals of the HCL Squash PSA Challenger Tour at the Indian Squash Academy.

Gujarat to Host Reactivated National Olympic Academy as IOA Pushes Reforms

Gujarat to Host Reactivated National Olympic Academy as IOA Pushes Reforms

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Under Usha and Narang, the National Olympic Academy will "collaborate" closely with the International Olympic Academy in Olympia, to "align India's Olympic education programmes with the Olympic Charter and international best practices."

New coach, new hope: Iga Swiatek eyes clay revival

New coach, new hope: Iga Swiatek eyes clay revival

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Iga Swiatek has hired Francisco Roig, formerly with Rafael Nadal, as her new coach to improve her performance on clay courts, starting at the Stuttgart Open.

Indian Racer Atiqa Mir Achieves Top Ranking in FIA International Karting

Indian Racer Atiqa Mir Achieves Top Ranking in FIA International Karting

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Indian karting prodigy Atiqa Mir achieves a significant milestone, becoming the highest-ranked female racer in her category in the latest FIA International Kart Ranking (IKR).

A Night Out With Kalyani, Dulquer, Naga Chaitanya

A Night Out With Kalyani, Dulquer, Naga Chaitanya

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Dhurandhar was a big winner at the Indian National Cinema Academy Awards, held at Mumbai's Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre.

'Tools Change, But The Role Of A Designer Doesn't'

'Tools Change, But The Role Of A Designer Doesn't'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

At a time when artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, can it really replace a designer's instinct?

Children Injured as School Van Catches Fire in Muzaffarnagar

Children Injured as School Van Catches Fire in Muzaffarnagar

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A school van caught fire in Muzaffarnagar, India, resulting in serious burn injuries to five children and the driver. The incident occurred near Samaspur village, and a short circuit is suspected to be the cause.

Rajasthan Royals' Riyan Parag Casts Vote in Guwahati

Rajasthan Royals' Riyan Parag Casts Vote in Guwahati

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag voted in the Assam Assembly elections in Guwahati, accompanied by his parents. He is in Guwahati for IPL matches.

NRAI Aims To Introduce Shooting To Lakhs Of Students

NRAI Aims To Introduce Shooting To Lakhs Of Students

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) is set to introduce approximately 7.5 lakh school students to the sport of shooting as part of its 75th foundation anniversary celebrations.

Why Djokovic And Gu Are Hosting Laureus Awards Together

Why Djokovic And Gu Are Hosting Laureus Awards Together

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Novak Djokovic and Eileen Gu will co-host this year's Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid, marking a historic first for the prestigious event.

SRT10 Centre of Excellence promises world-class training for young cricketers

SRT10 Centre of Excellence promises world-class training for young cricketers

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Tendulkar-backed cricket academy to open in Ahmedabad on April 10

IPL 2026: How 'Guru' Bhardwaj helped Priyansh Arya beat second-season blues

IPL 2026: How 'Guru' Bhardwaj helped Priyansh Arya beat second-season blues

Rediff.com6 days ago

Priyansh Arya's coach, Sanjay Bhardwaj, reveals the strategies used to help the young cricketer manage the pressures of IPL stardom and avoid the 'second-season blues'. Bhardwaj emphasises the importance of mental training, staying grounded, and maintaining focus on the game.

Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka Win Top Laureus Honours

Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka Win Top Laureus Honours

Rediff.com5 days ago

Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka win top honours at the Laureus Awards 2026, headlining a star-studded winners list in Madrid after stellar seasons.

8 High-Growth Careers If You Love Sports

8 High-Growth Careers If You Love Sports

Rediff.com5 days ago

With growing opportunities in the coaching, sports science, training and wellness industries, a career in sports provides a dynamic and fulfilling career path.

RR skipper Riyan Parag casts vote amid IPL 2026

RR skipper Riyan Parag casts vote amid IPL 2026

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag voted in the Assam Assembly elections in Guwahati, accompanied by his parents.

IPL 2026: 'Lapak ke lena': Praful Hinge father's viral message

IPL 2026: 'Lapak ke lena': Praful Hinge father's viral message

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

An article about Praful Hinge's successful IPL debut, his family's reaction, and the role of the MRF Pace Foundation in his development.

25 Women Rescued in Solapur Prostitution Bust

25 Women Rescued in Solapur Prostitution Bust

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Police in Solapur, Maharashtra, have dismantled a prostitution racket operating from a dance academy, rescuing 25 women and arresting five individuals on human trafficking charges.

Mary Kom Eyes Professional Boxing After Age Limit Ends Amateur Run

Mary Kom Eyes Professional Boxing After Age Limit Ends Amateur Run

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Indian boxing legend Mary Kom is considering a move to professional boxing after age restrictions ended her amateur career. She remains committed to grassroots development and praises government initiatives to promote sports and fitness.

Rajasthan Crime Rate Plummets Nearly 19% in Two Years

Rajasthan Crime Rate Plummets Nearly 19% in Two Years

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced a significant drop in the state's crime rate, attributing it to sustained policing efforts and a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption. The announcement was made at the 77th Rajasthan Police Foundation Day function.

Vimal Kumar Appeals to BWF to Preserve Current Badminton Scoring System

Vimal Kumar Appeals to BWF to Preserve Current Badminton Scoring System

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Former India coach Vimal Kumar urges the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to maintain the current 21-point scoring system, arguing it represents the true essence of badminton. He also highlights the collaborative coaching approach behind Ayush Shetty's recent success.

Vimal Kumar Appeals to BWF to Preserve Current Badminton Scoring System

Vimal Kumar Appeals to BWF to Preserve Current Badminton Scoring System

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Former India coach Vimal Kumar urges the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to maintain the current 21-point scoring system, arguing it represents the true essence of badminton. He highlights the sport's global appeal and the disruption caused by frequent changes.

How a Social Media Post Led Payal Nag to Para Archery Glory

How a Social Media Post Led Payal Nag to Para Archery Glory

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Teenage quadruple amputee para archer Payal Nag wins gold at the World Para Archery Series in Bangkok, overcoming social stigma and defeating her idol Sheetal Devi.

Isha Ambani's STUNNING Oscar Debut!

Isha Ambani's STUNNING Oscar Debut!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

The managing director of Reliance Retail Ventures Limited turned heads in a vintage Valentino for her debut at the Oscars 2026.

Torino mourn death of eight-year-old player in motorway crash

Torino mourn death of eight-year-old player in motorway crash

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Torino mourn the death of eight-year-old academy player Ismael Pistis following a motorway crash on Easter Sunday, with tributes pouring in from the football community.

IPL 2026: 'Financial condition was not good': Mukul Choudhary lives father's dream

IPL 2026: 'Financial condition was not good': Mukul Choudhary lives father's dream

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Mukul Choudhary starred with a blistering half-century to help Lucknow Super Giants clinch a thrilling three-wicket win against Kolkata Knight Riders.

Asian Junior Squash: Anika Dubey will set sights on another medal

Asian Junior Squash: Anika Dubey will set sights on another medal

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Anika Dubey from Pune, Akanksha Gupta from Thane, and Vasundhara Nangare from Kalamb -- three girls from different corners of Maharashtra have cleared the SRFI Selection Round for the 33rd Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships to be held in China.

Oscars 2026: Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas Look Romantic

Oscars 2026: Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas Look Romantic

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas looked glamorous as they arrived for the 98th Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Hollywood.

Chelsea fined 10.75 million pounds, given suspended transfer ban, after Premier League rule breaches

Chelsea fined 10.75 million pounds, given suspended transfer ban, after Premier League rule breaches

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Chelsea have been fined a record total of 10.75 million pounds ($14.3 million) for historical breaches of the Premier League's regulations, the league said on Monday.