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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."

Khanna quits as IOA acting president, slams IOC

Khanna quits as IOA acting president, slams IOC

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Senior sports administrator Anil Khanna on Wednesday quit as acting president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), almost two weeks after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) refused to recognise any "acting/interim president".

Indian Olympic Association mulls cutting ties with Chinese sponsors

Indian Olympic Association mulls cutting ties with Chinese sponsors

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is open to boycotting Chinese products and sponsors in the wake of the border clash between the two countries at Galwan valley earlier this week. Anti-China sentiments are running high in the country after the first skirmish at the India-China border in more than four decades left at least 20 Indian soldiers dead.

City Chowk in Jammu renamed as Bharat Mata Chowk

City Chowk in Jammu renamed as Bharat Mata Chowk

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Four months ago, the resolution demanding to rename City Chowk was moved by senior Deputy Mayor of the JMC, Purnima Sharma. Simultaneously, the resolution was adopted after it was passed by the general house of the JMC.

Infighting in IOA over decision-making

Infighting in IOA over decision-making

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Don't run IOA office as one-man show, IOA secretary Rajeev Mehta tells chief Narinder Batra in a stinging letter.

10 tips to keep your PARENTS SAFE

10 tips to keep your PARENTS SAFE

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

>While it is natural to feel worried about elderly parents, it would be wiser to be well prepared so you can handle situations in a calm and efficient manner, says Dr Vijay Janagama, director, new initiatives, SuVitas Holistic Healthcare.

Indian football: New Year new luck as SC East Bengal log first win

Indian football: New Year new luck as SC East Bengal log first win

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

Both sides created chances in the first half but it was SCEB who converted them and deservedly headed into the break with a two-goal cushion.

Going to study in US? Focus on housing

Going to study in US? Focus on housing

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

It makes sense to understand the options available before filling out your housing preference form.

AGP in a bind over massive anti-CAA stir in Assam

AGP in a bind over massive anti-CAA stir in Assam

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The AGP, an ally of the BJP, voted for the Citizenship Amendment Bill in the Rajya Sabha, after Amit Shah's assurance. However, the scale, intensity and, persistence of the anti-CAA protests since then have taken it by surprise.

'Food Security Bill confusing'

'Food Security Bill confusing'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

The Tamil Nadu government has termed the proposed Bill on Food Security as confusing and inaccurate.

Why Kasab won't leave Arthur Road jail yet

Why Kasab won't leave Arthur Road jail yet

Rediff.com3 May 2010

Pakistani gunman Ajmal Kasab, convicted on Monday in the 26/11 terror attack case, may not be shifted from Arthur Road Prison for some time because of his 'high-risk' status and lack of comparable security in jails elsewhere in Maharashtra.

Housing advice for US-bound students

Housing advice for US-bound students

Rediff.com23 Mar 2007

Many new students fail to realise the tremendous impact accommodation has on their academic and social success at the university.

Makkar to replace Kaur as SGPC chief

Makkar to replace Kaur as SGPC chief

Rediff.com23 Nov 2005

Makkar is a close confidant of SAD chief Prakash Singh Badal.

India mulls late bid for 2019 Asian Games

India mulls late bid for 2019 Asian Games

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

With a new government assuming power late last month, the Indian Olympic Association wrote to its members on Monday seeking their view on submitting a late bid before the July 1 deadline.

Indian Olympic Association wants to bid for 2019 Asian Games

Indian Olympic Association wants to bid for 2019 Asian Games

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

Ending days of speculation, the Indian Olympic Association on Friday officially informed the Olympic Council of Asia its expression of interest to bid for the 2019 Asian Games after Vietnam capital Hanoi withdrew its hosting rights in April this year.