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Asian Games: How India Turned Last-Minute Change Into Shooting Gold

Asian Games: How India Turned Last-Minute Change Into Shooting Gold

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's last-minute change in the 10m air pistol mixed team pairing ended with gold as Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet won the title on Friday.

How India's Football Team Aims To Gain Experience Against World-Class Opponents

How India's Football Team Aims To Gain Experience Against World-Class Opponents

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Indian football team is set to play a series of international friendlies against Panama, Brazil, and Uruguay, offering valuable experience against world-class opponents. These matches are crucial for the team to assess its current standard and gain confidence, despite facing significantly more accomplished sides.

From Rohtas to Japan: Meet Abhishek Anand, Bihar's unlikely cricket export

From Rohtas to Japan: Meet Abhishek Anand, Bihar's unlikely cricket export

Rediff.com6 days ago

Bihar-born Abhishek Anand's journey from tennis-ball cricket and IIT Kanpur to Japan's national team has culminated in a historic opportunity to face India on Tuesday.

She Quit CA To Make MMA History For India At Asian Games

She Quit CA To Make MMA History For India At Asian Games

Rediff.com5 days ago

Prachiti Nagpurkar, a former chartered accountant, has made history as the first Indian to referee a mixed martial arts (MMA) bout at the Asian Games in Nagoya. She left her lucrative profession to pursue her passion for MMA, where she also owns a gym and trains fighters. Nagpurkar advocates for women in male-dominated sports, expressing pride in her role as a female official in the cage.

How Vidarsa Vinod Conquered Asian Games Pressure

How Vidarsa Vinod Conquered Asian Games Pressure

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian shooter Vidarsa Vinod, making her Asian Games debut at 27, secured a silver medal in the women's 10m air rifle team event. Despite missing an individual final, Vinod maintained a calm demeanour, treating the continental stage like any other competition. Her journey from an NCC cadet to an international medallist highlights her rapid progression and adaptability, especially as she only recently started training in the 10m air rifle discipline.

Air India To Launch Advanced In-Flight Entertainment Platform

Air India To Launch Advanced In-Flight Entertainment Platform

Rediff.com5 days ago

Air India is developing a new in-house 'Vista Digital Platform' for its in-flight entertainment system, set to launch progressively from late 2027. This platform aims to integrate entertainment, loyalty, commerce, and travel services, enhancing passenger experience and boosting ancillary revenues through features like 'commerce-on-map' and personalisation.

Can VinFast Sustain Its Blistering India Start?

Can VinFast Sustain Its Blistering India Start?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

VinFast has gone from an unknown brand to India's fifth-largest EV carmaker in just seven months, but its toughest battle is only beginning.

India Women Win 10m Air Rifle Team Silver At Asian Games

India Women Win 10m Air Rifle Team Silver At Asian Games

Rediff.com7 days ago

India's women's 10m air rifle team, comprising Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar, and Vidarsa Vinod, secured a silver medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. This marks India's first confirmed medal at the event, with Sonam and Elavenil also qualifying for the individual final.

Asian Games: India women lose to Japan in women's team quarter-finals

Asian Games: India women lose to Japan in women's team quarter-finals

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Indian women's badminton team was eliminated from the Asian Games after a 1-3 loss to Japan in the quarterfinals. While the doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured a win, singles players PV Sindhu, Unnati Hooda, and Tanvi Sharma were defeated by their Japanese counterparts, leading to India's exit from the tournament.

Premier League: Carrick Under Pressure as Man Utd Look to Revive Season at Fulham

Premier League: Carrick Under Pressure as Man Utd Look to Revive Season at Fulham

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Manchester United and Tottenham face crucial Premier League tests this weekend, while Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool and Chelsea seek momentum.

P T Usha Criticises Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games' Non-Traditional Athletes Village

P T Usha Criticises Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games' Non-Traditional Athletes Village

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian Olympic Association president P T Usha has voiced strong objections to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games organisers' decision to forgo a conventional Athletes Village, opting instead for dispersed accommodation including a cruise ship. Usha, a former Asian Games athlete, highlighted the importance of a centralised village for athlete interaction and expressed concerns about logistical challenges and venue distances. She believes the traditional village system will endure despite this experiment and shared her excitement for India's performance and future hosting ambitions.

Kamaljeet And Suruchi Clinch Gold In Mixed Air Pistol

Kamaljeet And Suruchi Clinch Gold In Mixed Air Pistol

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian shooters Kamaljeet and Suruchi Singh secured a gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Games in Nagoya, bouncing back from individual disappointments. They dominated the final, finishing significantly ahead of South Korea.

Ravi Kishan: 'People Threw Stones At Me'

Ravi Kishan: 'People Threw Stones At Me'

Rediff.com6 days ago

'I have seen all the storms and floods. I have crawled and reached here.'

Kohli, Rohit Chase Tendulkar's ODI Records

Kohli, Rohit Chase Tendulkar's ODI Records

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian cricket stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are on the cusp of achieving significant career milestones in the upcoming One-Day International series against West Indies, with Kohli nearing 15,000 ODI runs and Rohit approaching 12,000 ODI runs and 10,000 runs as an opener.

Check Out The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Check Out The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max combines a large AMOLED display, a high-capacity silicon-carbon battery and powerful charging features.

Alcaraz magic! Europe take early Laver Cup lead

Alcaraz magic! Europe take early Laver Cup lead

Rediff.com1 days ago

Team Europe established a 3-1 lead over defending champions Team World on the opening day of the Laver Cup. Carlos Alcaraz and Jakub Mensik secured a crucial doubles victory, while Casper Ruud and Rafael Jodar also contributed wins for Europe. Brandon Nakashima secured Team World's only point. The competition continues with points increasing in value each day.

NSE enters top-10 most valued firms' club; shares jump over 5%

NSE enters top-10 most valued firms' club; shares jump over 5%

Rediff.com3 days ago

Shares of the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE) climbed nearly 1 per cent on their trading debut, reaching a market valuation of Rs 4,53,123 crore, following a significantly oversubscribed initial public offering.

Lakshya, Ayush, Srikanth power India into Asian Games badminton quarters

Lakshya, Ayush, Srikanth power India into Asian Games badminton quarters

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Indian men's badminton team blanked Bangladesh 3-0 to enter the quarter-finals of the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya on Monday.

Reforms Utsav To Showcase 1,300 Reforms

Reforms Utsav To Showcase 1,300 Reforms

Rediff.com2 days ago

The three-month long outreach will be closely monitored by senior government officials.

Asian Games Archery: Dhiraj Bommadevara smashes recurve record; tops qualification

Asian Games Archery: Dhiraj Bommadevara smashes recurve record; tops qualification

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's Dhiraj Bommadevara has set a new Asian Games men's recurve qualification record with 698 points, topping the standings in Okazaki City, Japan, and securing a bye into the second round of the individual elimination draw. This performance follows his recent World Cup Final triumph.

'It's too much': Alcaraz demands end to late-night tennis

'It's too much': Alcaraz demands end to late-night tennis

Rediff.com2 days ago

Carlos Alcaraz and Andre Agassi are advocating for significant changes to Grand Slam scheduling, particularly to avoid late-night finishes that impact player welfare and fan attendance. Alcaraz's US Open campaign ended in a 3:33 a.m. finish, prompting his call for matches to conclude by 11 p.m. Agassi supports guaranteed downtime for players, highlighting a broader push for improved working conditions in professional tennis.

Valarivan-Mane miss 10m Air Rifle mixed team medal; finish fourth

Valarivan-Mane miss 10m Air Rifle mixed team medal; finish fourth

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian shooters Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Mane secured second place in the 10m air rifle mixed team qualification at the Asian Games 2026, positioning them for a medal contention. China set a new world record in the same event. Separately, Aadhya Tiwari faced a defeat in her opening soft tennis match but aims to recover in her next game.

From Earning Rs 45 A Day To Directing Gondhal

From Earning Rs 45 A Day To Directing Gondhal

Rediff.com4 days ago

'I used to earn Rs 45 for working 12 hours a day at the age of 14.' 'The situation at home was weak, so that money was very important. I did whatever work I could find.'

Apoorva, Aashna Simply Cannot Do Without...

Apoorva, Aashna Simply Cannot Do Without...

Rediff.com2 days ago

If there's one shoe category that can instantly make an outfit feel cooler, it's boots. They can turn jeans into a whole look, give a dress some edge or make a tiny skirt feel like it belongs on a street-style mood board.

Asian Games: Sindhu Criticises Badminton Schedule And Lack Of Hawk-Eye

Asian Games: Sindhu Criticises Badminton Schedule And Lack Of Hawk-Eye

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu voiced strong displeasure regarding the "not really well organised" badminton scheduling at the Asian Games, citing three matches in 24 hours and insufficient recovery time.

Bakaiti Season 2 Review: Familiar Problems

Bakaiti Season 2 Review: Familiar Problems

Rediff.com2 days ago

Bakaiti Season 2 has the warmth and terrific performances to make the Katarias feel like family, but its repetitive conflicts and easy resolutions leave their struggles feeling oddly inconsequential, argues Sreeju Sudhakaran.

'Decision on Agarkar's replacement only after October 4'

'Decision on Agarkar's replacement only after October 4'

Rediff.com4 days ago

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that the board will decide on the next chairman of the selection committee after Ajit Agarkar's contract ends on October 4. Agarkar has informed the BCCI he does not wish for an extension. Saikia also expressed hope for the Indian men's team to win gold at the Asian Games, following the women's team's success.

I Have To Thank The 1980s For...

I Have To Thank The 1980s For...

Rediff.com2 days ago

I have to thank the 1980s for its soul-stirring music. It added so much melody and cheer to my life -- there hasn't been so much lovely music like that since, recalls Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

I don't think I won a bronze, I lost the silver: Tejaswin Shankar

I don't think I won a bronze, I lost the silver: Tejaswin Shankar

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Tejaswin Shankar, India's national record holder in decathlon, secured a bronze medal at the Asian Games but expressed significant disappointment, stating he "lost the silver" rather than "won a bronze." He revealed his competitive drive, particularly against Japan's Yuma Muruyama, whom he beat in the final 1500m race. Shankar also discussed his demanding competition schedule and his strategy to achieve 8300 points for World Championships qualification, alongside his duties as a teaching assistant in the USA.

'I Just Want to Express Myself': How Virat Kohli Reinvented His Batting

'I Just Want to Express Myself': How Virat Kohli Reinvented His Batting

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Virat Kohli, after becoming the second batter to reach 15,000 ODI runs and scoring his 55th ton, stated that personal milestones are not his primary focus.

Esha Singh's Unique Approach To Conquering The Asian Games

Esha Singh's Unique Approach To Conquering The Asian Games

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Top-ranked 25m pistol shooter Esha Singh discusses her preparation for the upcoming Asian Games, highlighting her unique approach of competing against herself rather than others. She reflects on her recent World Cup gold and world record, emphasizing the importance of mental freshness and focusing on basics.

India's Men's Badminton Team Blanks Bangladesh, Enters Quarterfinals

India's Men's Badminton Team Blanks Bangladesh, Enters Quarterfinals

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Indian men's badminton team secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Bangladesh at the Asian Games, advancing to the quarterfinals. Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, and K Srikkanth all won their respective matches without dropping a game, setting up a clash with hosts Japan. Lakshya Sen also shared insights on his form and the camaraderie among players.

DU student harassed on road, dragged towards car

DU student harassed on road, dragged towards car

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Hindu College postgraduate student and her friend were allegedly harassed and nearly abducted by men in a car in Delhi's Mukherjee Nagar. Police have traced the vehicle and registered an FIR under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, with further investigation ongoing.

Silver lining, but no gold again for India as Abhay, Anahat falter

Silver lining, but no gold again for India as Abhay, Anahat falter

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh clinched silver medals at the Asian Games, showcasing their potential despite falling short of gold against formidable Malaysian opponents and missing direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Shooting Gold Lifts India's Spirits Amidst Badminton Shock At Asian Games

Shooting Gold Lifts India's Spirits Amidst Badminton Shock At Asian Games

Rediff.com2 days ago

India experienced a day of mixed results at the Asian Games, securing a shooting gold medal through Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet, and a silver in 10,000m for Gulveer Singh. However, the unexpected early exit of top badminton men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty came as a significant setback, while other sports like Kabaddi, Squash, and Table Tennis saw Indian athletes advance or win medals.

Satnam And Salman Secure India's First Men's Double Sculls Medal At Asian Games

Satnam And Salman Secure India's First Men's Double Sculls Medal At Asian Games

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian rowers Satnam Singh and Salman Khan secured a historic bronze medal in the men's double sculls at the Asian Games, marking India's first-ever medal in this event. Despite the achievement, both athletes expressed mixed feelings due to last-minute crew changes that they believe affected their performance. The bronze was a saving grace for the Indian team, which otherwise delivered one of its worst Asian Games rowing performances, equalling previous low tallies. The controversy surrounding team selections and the impact of weather disruptions on the competition schedule were also highlighted.

Speed climbers Joga Purty and Deepu Mallesh set for Asian Games challenge

Speed climbers Joga Purty and Deepu Mallesh set for Asian Games challenge

Rediff.com3 days ago

Joga Purty and Deepu Mallesh, India's speed climbing representatives, are set to make their Asian Games debut. The athletes, who discovered the sport through different paths, discuss their journeys, the challenges of pursuing a niche sport, and their excitement for the upcoming competition, where India aims for its first climbing medal. They also highlight the need for better support and exposure for the sport in India.

Peter Wilson Expresses Disappointment Over Zorawar Singh's Asian Games Exclusion

Peter Wilson Expresses Disappointment Over Zorawar Singh's Asian Games Exclusion

Rediff.com17 hours ago

India's foreign trap shooting coach, Peter Wilson, has voiced his disappointment over the exclusion of World Championship bronze medallist Zorawar Singh from the Asian Games squad. Wilson highlighted Zorawar's calibre and the "great shame" of his omission, attributing it largely to the National Rifle Association of India's (NRAI) selection policy which prioritises domestic trials over international results. He also addressed the Indian shotgun team's recent poor World Cup performances and discussed the need for systemic changes to improve access to shotgun shooting in India.

Haier M70 Mini LED TV Series: 43-Inch To 85-Inch Models

Haier M70 Mini LED TV Series: 43-Inch To 85-Inch Models

Rediff.com6 days ago

Haier has expanded its television portfolio in India with the Mini LED M70 series, bringing premium display technology, gaming-focused features and smart connectivity to a range of screen sizes.

Is Your Lifestyle Making You Sick?

Is Your Lifestyle Making You Sick?

Rediff.com3 days ago

Dr Rima Dada, a professor at AIIMS, New Delhi, highlights how modern conveniences like excessive screen time and reliance on food delivery apps are contributing to a surge in lifestyle diseases such as PCOS, obesity, diabetes, and depression.