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'Investing is a loser's game'

'Investing is a loser's game'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'In investing, you have to first make sure you don't make big mistakes.' 'I would advise small investors to be systematic, don't be arbitrary; don't be on either end of the risk spectrum.' 'Don't go from fixed deposit to option trading or crypto trading.'

Jr Hockey WC: Malaysia finish atop Pool D, New Zealand finish 2nd

Jr Hockey WC: Malaysia finish atop Pool D, New Zealand finish 2nd

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

An impressive Malaysia scored two goals on either side of the break to shut the door on England with a 4-2 win in their last league encounter at the Junior Men's Hockey World Cup at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, in New Delhi on Monday.

Mary Kom reveals her 'secret ingredients' for success

Mary Kom reveals her 'secret ingredients' for success

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

How athletes have strived for achieving greatness during extraordinary times.

After Champions Trophy silver, focus now on Rio: hockey coach

After Champions Trophy silver, focus now on Rio: hockey coach

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Having achieved the goal of a podium finish at the recently-concluded Champions Trophy in London, the Indian men's hockey team chief coach Roelant Oltmans has now set his eyes on his next big target -- the Rio Olympics.

Women's hockey WC: India ease past Italy 3-0 to set up quarter-final with Ireland

Women's hockey WC: India ease past Italy 3-0 to set up quarter-final with Ireland

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

India discovered scoring ways to finally end Italy's World Cup adventure through a field strike from Lalremsiami (20th minute) and two penalty corner goals from Neha Goyal (45th) and Vandana Katariya (55th) to register the emphatic win.

UAE-based NRI announces Rs 1 crore reward for Sreejesh

UAE-based NRI announces Rs 1 crore reward for Sreejesh

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

"Through his outstanding performance at the Olympics, Sreejesh has brought joy to Indians around the world. As a fellow-Malayali, I take tremendous pride in his achievement," Vayalil, Chairman and Managing Director of VPS Healthcare, was quoted as saying in a media statement.

2022: A year of many firsts for Indian sports!

2022: A year of many firsts for Indian sports!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

A look at the historic achievements by India's athletes in 2022.

Another World Cup, another semi-finals appearance!

Another World Cup, another semi-finals appearance!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Australia beat Spain to enter World Cup last four for 12th time on the trot

'I am so lucky to be part of an Olympic bronze medal-winning team'

'I am so lucky to be part of an Olympic bronze medal-winning team'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Forward Shamsher Singh on Monday said winning the Olympic bronze medal was just ticking off one box in the new beginning for the Indian men's hockey team, which aspires to be the world number one side.

Indian men's hockey team qualifies for Olympics after mauling Russia 7-1

Indian men's hockey team qualifies for Olympics after mauling Russia 7-1

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

The Indian men, ranked fifth in the world, had earlier defeated world number 22 Russia 4-2 in the first-leg on Friday.

FIH Women's World Cup: Netherlands win seventh title

FIH Women's World Cup: Netherlands win seventh title

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Olympic gold medallists The Netherlands defeated Australia 2-0 in the title showdown to clinch the women's hockey World Cup at the Kyocera Stadium in The Hague on Saturday.

President's high tea for Olympians

President's high tea for Olympians

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind hosted high tea for the Indian contingent to the Tokyo Olympics 2020 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on Independence Day eve, August 14, 2021.

India shoot it out to reach Women's Nations Cup final

India shoot it out to reach Women's Nations Cup final

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

They had a golden chance to equalise with Deep Grace Ekka taking the strike from close range as the ball took a deflection from Vandana Katariya but only to ricochet off the crossbar in the second quarter.

Asian CT Hockey: Inexperienced India go down fighting to Pakistan

Asian CT Hockey: Inexperienced India go down fighting to Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

An inexperienced Indian men's hockey team fought hard before going down to arch-rivals Pakistan 4-5 and slumping to their third defeat in the Asian Champions Trophy at Kakamigahara, Japan on Thursday.

Modi's Olympic Gifts Up For Auction

Modi's Olympic Gifts Up For Auction

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Among the memorable gifts presented to Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi, up for bids in an e-auction, are sporting memorabilia gifted by India's Tokyo Olympians.

Hockey captain Sardar to be India's flag bearer at Asian Games opening

Hockey captain Sardar to be India's flag bearer at Asian Games opening

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Ending the suspense over who would be the Indian contingent's flag bearer at the 17th Asian Games opening ceremony in Incheon on Friday, men's hockey team captain Sardar Singh was bestowed with the honour.

Asian Games: India to meet Pakistan in men's hockey final

Asian Games: India to meet Pakistan in men's hockey final

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

India entered the final of the men's hockey tournament at the Asian Games after a solitary goal victory over South Korea in the semi-finals, in Incheon, on Tuesday.

Olympic-bound race walker Irfan contracts COVID

Olympic-bound race walker Irfan contracts COVID

Rediff.com13 May 2021

Five other elite track and field athletes have also tested positive at the SAI centre in Bengaluru.

Hockey: India shock Netherlands 4-3 in a thrilling encounter

Hockey: India shock Netherlands 4-3 in a thrilling encounter

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

Manpreet (30th minute, 44th) was the star for sixth- ranked India, while Varun Kumar (17th) and Harjeet Singh (49th) also sounded the board.

FIH Pro League: Netherlands edge India on penalties

FIH Pro League: Netherlands edge India on penalties

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

The Indian men's hockey team produced a lion hearted performance before going down 1-4 to leaders the Netherlands in the penalty shoot-out

Jhajharia becomes first Paralympian to receive Padma Bhushan

Jhajharia becomes first Paralympian to receive Padma Bhushan

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'To the youth, I will say work hard. One minute of work will not get you anything. I have worked hard for the past 20 years, 2002 was the first time I won a gold medal.'

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources.

Jr Hockey World Cup: India edge past South Africa to enter quarters

Jr Hockey World Cup: India edge past South Africa to enter quarters

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Favourites India maintained their unbeaten run in the tournament and eked out a fighting 2-1 win over a spirited South Africa in their final Pool D match to book a place in the quarterfinals of the men's Junior Hockey World Cup at the Major Dhyan Astroturf stadium in New Delhi on Monday. India scored both their goals from field efforts through skipper Harjeet Singh (11th minute) and Mandeep Singh (55th), while Kyle Lion-Cachet (28th) found the net for the Africans. India, thus, finished the pool engagements with possible nine points from three wins and will now face second placed team in Pool C, Spain in the quarterfinals on Thursday.

Hockey India League: UP eke out a draw against Punjab

Hockey India League: UP eke out a draw against Punjab

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Uttar Pradesh Wizards and Jaypee Punjab Warriors finished 2-2 to register the first draw of the second edition of Hero Hockey India League (HHIL) at the Dhyan Chand Stadium in Lucknow.

Hockey Test: India edge past Kiwis 3-2

Hockey Test: India edge past Kiwis 3-2

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

The Indian men's hockey team secured a 3-2 win over New Zealand in a nail-biting third game to take an unassailable 2-1 lead in four-Test series at Christchurch on Friday.

Hockey WC: Germany beat Netherlands, Pakistan and Malaysia play out draw

Hockey WC: Germany beat Netherlands, Pakistan and Malaysia play out draw

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Germany outclassed last edition silver medallist Netherlands

Hockey Test: India hold NZ to 1-1 draw, win series 2-1

Hockey Test: India hold NZ to 1-1 draw, win series 2-1

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

After a goalless opening two quarters, Nick Ross broke the deadlock for New Zealand in the 41st minute. But the hosts' joy was short lived as India equalised two minutes later through a field goal from SV Sunil (43rd).

'What we are seeing today is 'who the accused is' matters'

'What we are seeing today is 'who the accused is' matters'

Rediff.com29 May 2023

'The law is neither able nor willing to function the way the legal machinery is envisaged.'

'Rude' van Ass not a good coach, says Hockey India president Batra

'Rude' van Ass not a good coach, says Hockey India president Batra

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The HI president also said that a committee has been formed to decide on the fate of the coach and it will take a decision on Friday. He said he has no ego problem and if the committee feels the coach should continue, he would himself go to The Netherlands to bring him back.

Koreas to form unified ice hockey team, march together in Olympics

Koreas to form unified ice hockey team, march together in Olympics

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

The two Koreas agreed during rare talks on Wednesday to form a combined women's ice hockey team to take part in next month's Winter Olympics in the South.

Asian Champions hockey: India edge past Korea to set up Pakistan final

Asian Champions hockey: India edge past Korea to set up Pakistan final

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh starred in front of the goal to help India beat South Korea via the penalty shootout to enter the final of the fourth Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament, in Kuantan, Malaysia on Saturday.

Highlights of Day 4: Archery, hockey give India reason to smile

Highlights of Day 4: Archery, hockey give India reason to smile

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Archer Atanu Das and boxer Vikas Krishan entered the pre-quarterfinals, while the men's hockey team stood up to the challenge posed by Argentina to virtually sew up a last-eight spot on a reasonably successful day for Indian athletes in the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Women's Hockey: India lose 0-5 to Argentina, finish last in pool

Women's Hockey: India lose 0-5 to Argentina, finish last in pool

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

The Indian women's hockey team suffered a humiliating 0-5 loss against higher-ranked Argentina in their final Pool B fixture to end their campaign at the Rio Olympics.

Hockey World League: India knocked out by Belgium in semis

Hockey World League: India knocked out by Belgium in semis

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

India conceded a soft goal in the fifth minute of the second semi-final encounter when Cedric Charlier scored from a field strike for Belgium, which eventually separated both the teams at the Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel stadium.

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Monday, August 2

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Monday, August 2

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

A summary of the country's athletes' showing at the Tokyo Games on Monday, August 2.

India beat Malaysia, enter semis of women's Asia Cup hockey

India beat Malaysia, enter semis of women's Asia Cup hockey

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

India struck twice in the second half to beat Malaysia 2-0 and qualify for the semi-finals in the eighth women's Asia Cup hockey tournament at the Stadium Hoki Nasional, in Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday.

Jr Hockey WC: Rampaging India continue winning run, beat England 5-3

Jr Hockey WC: Rampaging India continue winning run, beat England 5-3

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

Minnows Austria continued to impress in the ongoing men's Junior Hockey World Cup as they spanked declining Asian powerhouse Korea 5-2 in Lucknow on Saturday to remain in contention for a surprise quarter-final berth from Pool A in the 16-team tournament.

Asian Games: India men record scrappy win over China; make hockey semis

Asian Games: India men record scrappy win over China; make hockey semis

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

India eked out a hard-fought 2-0 win over lower-ranked China to progress to the semi-finals of the men's hockey competition at the 17th Asian Games on Saturday.