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BITS Pilani Goa student found dead in hostel; police launch probe

BITS Pilani Goa student found dead in hostel; police launch probe

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

A 20-year-old BITS Pilani student was found dead in his hostel room in Goa. Police are investigating the cause of death.

Golden Globes 2026: Meet The Winners!

Golden Globes 2026: Meet The Winners!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Just who are the big winners of the 83rd edition of Golden Globes awards?

UTT: Manika survives to quell Ayhika Mukherjee's challenge

UTT: Manika survives to quell Ayhika Mukherjee's challenge

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

With PBG Bengaluru Smashers needing just one point to win the contest, USA paddler Lily Zhang beat Puneri Paltan's Yashini Sivashankar to get her team over the line.

National Games: Maha to face off with WB in TT final

National Games: Maha to face off with WB in TT final

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

In the second semi-final, India player Ayhika Mukherjee began the proceedings on a positive note for Bengal, winning her match 3-1 (11-6, 11-5, 6-11, 11-6) against Lakshita Narang.

I am not going to make mistakes of Tokyo in Paris: Manika Batra

I am not going to make mistakes of Tokyo in Paris: Manika Batra

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Preparing for the Paris Olympics along with her teammates, Batra said she has learned from her Tokyo Games experience.

Akula's heroics fire Jaipur into first-ever UTT semis

Akula's heroics fire Jaipur into first-ever UTT semis

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Akula closed the tie in style and ended Pune's hopes of a berth in the semis

Critics Choice Awards: The BIG Winners

Critics Choice Awards: The BIG Winners

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The Critics Choice Awards was held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and saw Hollywood's A-listers get honoured at the first awards ceremony of the year.

World University Games: Sojan qualifies for long jump final

World University Games: Sojan qualifies for long jump final

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Asian Games silver medallist Ancy Sojan made it to the women's long jump final on an ordinary day for the Indians in the World University Games, in Berlin, on Monday.

'We can come up with a big surprise'

'We can come up with a big surprise'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Costantini, whose second stint saw India win two Asian Games medals in 2018, has an excellent rapport with the Indian squad and has been closely following the development of Indian table tennis over the years.

Not retiring yet, says TT legend Sharath Kamal

Not retiring yet, says TT legend Sharath Kamal

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'For the next nine months to one year I would still be an active player.'

Manika Batra's father passes away

Manika Batra's father passes away

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Commonwealth Games gold medallist table tennis player Manika Batra's father Girish has died due to cardiac arrest.

U Mumba crush Jaipur to win Ultimate TT title

U Mumba crush Jaipur to win Ultimate TT title

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Mumba captain and World No. 12 Bernadette Szocs emerged as the star of the night, ending Sreeja Akula's unbeaten run with a 2-1 win.

Paris Olympics: India's TT campaign ends as women's team ousted

Paris Olympics: India's TT campaign ends as women's team ousted

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

On Monday, the Indian women's team comprising Manika, Sreeja and Archana had prevailed over higher-ranked Romania 3-2 in a thrilling tie to enter the quarter-finals.

Ishiy shines on UTT debut as Challengers crush Chennai Lions

Ishiy shines on UTT debut as Challengers crush Chennai Lions

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Captain Harmeet Desai was once again at the forefront for Dempo Goa Challengers, brushing aside Kazakhstan's Kirill Gerassimenko in straight games before partnering Zeng Jian to take the mixed doubles 2-1.

Veteran RSS member, Radhakrishnan is called 'Modi of Tamil Nadu'

Veteran RSS member, Radhakrishnan is called 'Modi of Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

A profile of C.P. Radhakrishnan, the Maharashtra Governor and former MP, who is being considered as a potential Vice President candidate. His political journey, association with RSS and Jan Sangh, and his influence in Tamil Nadu politics are highlighted.

Ex-VP Dhankhar moves to INLD leader Abhay Chautala's Delhi farmhouse

Ex-VP Dhankhar moves to INLD leader Abhay Chautala's Delhi farmhouse

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has moved to a private farmhouse in Delhi after resigning from his post. He will stay there until he is allocated an official residence.

Manika to play Britain's Hursey in Olympic TT opener

Manika to play Britain's Hursey in Olympic TT opener

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Ace Indian paddler and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Manika Batra will take on Great Britain's Anna Hursey in the women's singles opening round

A special paddler makes historic Olympic debut!

A special paddler makes historic Olympic debut!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Brazil's Alexandre makes Olympic debut, eyes Paralympic gold

Paralympics: Paddler Bhavina enters class 4 quarter-finals

Paralympics: Paddler Bhavina enters class 4 quarter-finals

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Bhavina is a gold medallist in the 2022 Para Commonwealth Games and a bronze medallist at the 2022 Para Asian Games.

Olympics: Can AI help India bag elusive TT medal?

Olympics: Can AI help India bag elusive TT medal?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

The Olympic table tennis tournament will take place at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from July 27 to August 10.

'I've Been Fortunate To Have Lived The Life Of An Athlete'

'I've Been Fortunate To Have Lived The Life Of An Athlete'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

As Archana navigates her new path, her time as a top athlete continues to shape her perspective and inspire others.

Radhakrishnan's VP role signals BJP's South, OBC push

Radhakrishnan's VP role signals BJP's South, OBC push

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan, with strong roots in the RSS and BJP, has been elected as the 15th Vice President of India. His rich political and administrative experience will be valuable as the Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha.

Olympics, TT: China continue dominance

Olympics, TT: China continue dominance

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Hometown favourites Felix and Alexis Lebrun, at 17 and 20, also made it to the round of 32 in singles with clean 4-0 victories, against the backdrop of a packed stadium of French fans cheering for them and shouting their names.

Khelo India Para Games: Lifters shatter national limits

Khelo India Para Games: Lifters shatter national limits

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Haryana's Pardeep Joon and Delhi's Sahista won the gold medals in the men's and women's powerlifting competitions respectively at the Khelo India Para Games.

How Irfan defied odds to be Mumbai's pace spearhead!

How Irfan defied odds to be Mumbai's pace spearhead!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

ISPL star Irfan Umair makes Ranji Trophy debut for Mumbai against Jammu and Kashmir

'A huge setback for Indian sports'

'A huge setback for Indian sports'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

India's medal prospects took a hit with the exclusion of hockey, shooting, cricket, badminton and wrestling from the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

UTT: Thakkar beats Sharath Kamal as U Mumba down Chennai

UTT: Thakkar beats Sharath Kamal as U Mumba down Chennai

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Manav Thakkar pulled off a nail-biting victory against the experienced Achanta Sharath Kamal as U Mumba TT defeated Chennai Lions 8-7 in an exciting clash of the Ultimate Table Tennis 2024.

Manika's historic run at WTT 2024 ends in quarters

Manika's historic run at WTT 2024 ends in quarters

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Manika Batra is the first Indian player to make it to the top eight of a WTT Champions tournament.

'A potent boost to my Olympics preparations'

'A potent boost to my Olympics preparations'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'Improvement is a continuous process and I am committed to it,' Manika Batra added.

UTT: Jaguars roar back to down U Mumba

UTT: Jaguars roar back to down U Mumba

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

In the league stage of UTT league, a game is won when a player scores first 11 points, with a golden point used deciding games that are tied at 10-10.

Paralympics: India's schedule on September 4, 2024

Paralympics: India's schedule on September 4, 2024

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

India schedule for the seventh day of the Paris Paralympics on Wednesday. Bhavina Patel, is aiming to upgrade her Tokyo silver medal to gold in Paris.

Ind all-rounder Dube announces cash reward for 10 budding athletes

Ind all-rounder Dube announces cash reward for 10 budding athletes

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

The cricketer, who was part of India's T20 World Cup 2024 winning squad, said such awards, however small in nature, will work as an inspiration for young athletes to bring laurels to the country.

Manika Batra first Indian paddler in last 16 at Olympics

Manika Batra first Indian paddler in last 16 at Olympics

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Manika Batra became the first Indian table tennis player to reach the round of 16 in the Olympics singles competition after thrashing higher-ranked Prithika Pavade of France in Paris on Monday.

New Sports Bill: Many Positives, Some Concerns!

New Sports Bill: Many Positives, Some Concerns!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

As the National Sports Governance Bill is set to become a law, the country's national federations and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President P T Usha on Tuesday welcomed the landmark policy, calling it a step in the right direction as India gears up to bid for the 2036 Olympics.

When I was told I would be flagbearer at Paris, it was hard to believe: Sharath

When I was told I would be flagbearer at Paris, it was hard to believe: Sharath

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Veteran table tennis player A Sharath Kamal on Friday said he was "pretty surprised" at being named India's flagbearer at the Paris Olympics ahead of people like Tokyo Games gold-winner Neeraj Chopra and described the honour as a recognition of his years of toil.

Olympics: India's men's TT team crushed by mighty China

Olympics: India's men's TT team crushed by mighty China

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Veteran Achanta Sharath Kamal showed resistance but India suffered a 0-3 loss to mighty China in the pre-quarterfinals, at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday.

Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics

Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Here's a look at some Indian-origin athletes who will be representing their adopted countries at the Paris Games

Abhinav Bindra gets mention from 'friend' Bach at IOC session

Abhinav Bindra gets mention from 'friend' Bach at IOC session

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

The IOC launched the first Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) in India in May 2022, with the Olympism-themed curriculum being integrated into the school education system in Odisha.

Olympics: Harmeet knocked out in second round

Olympics: Harmeet knocked out in second round

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

India's campaign in the Table Tennis men's singles event ends with Harmeet's exit

India at Paris 2024: Your Complete Guide

India at Paris 2024: Your Complete Guide

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Here's your complete guide to when India's athletes compete at the Paris Olympics, with dates, events, and timings in IST.