News for '-athit'

Sushil Kumar's legal troubles look firmly locked in

Sushil Kumar's legal troubles look firmly locked in

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Additional Sessions Judge Shivaji Anand framed charges against Kumar and other accused, under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code, including those related to murder, rioting and criminal conspiracy.

Sayonara Abe-San

Sayonara Abe-San

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Abe Shinzo's private funeral took place at the Zojoji temple, a centuries old temple in Tokyo housing the tombs of ancient military rulers.

Chirag Shetty's winning mantra: Room full of medals

Chirag Shetty's winning mantra: Room full of medals

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

I want a room full of medals before retiring, says Chirag Shetty

Discus thrower Dhillon banned for using prohibited substance

Discus thrower Dhillon banned for using prohibited substance

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Navjeet Dhillon, a Commonwealth Games bronze medallist from 2018, had tested positive for a metabolite of the anabolic steroid Dehydrochloromethyltestosterone (DHCMT).

PIX: Sex industry resumes in the new normal

PIX: Sex industry resumes in the new normal

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Sex workers around the world are the hardest hit in these times of social distancing.

Karan Johar's Lifetime Of Memories, Right Here

Karan Johar's Lifetime Of Memories, Right Here

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

It's been 19 years since Kal Ho Naa Ho released!

Pix To Make You SMILE

Pix To Make You SMILE

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

The world is slowly returning to normal... touch wood.

Support Paralympians, Neeraj Chopra Tells India

Support Paralympians, Neeraj Chopra Tells India

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

'We've seen some incredible medal-winning performances by Indian athletes over the past few days in the #Paralympics. I hope we give all our Paralympians as much love and support as possible over the next few days!'

Look-Out notice issued against Olympian Sushil

Look-Out notice issued against Olympian Sushil

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Sushil is absconding after 23-year-old Sagar Rana, was beaten to death during a brawl at Chhatrasal Stadium

Shane Warne's body arrives in Australia

Shane Warne's body arrives in Australia

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The charter plane carrying the body of Shane Warne landed in his home city of Melbourne on Thursday evening after an eight-hour flight from Thailand, where the Australian cricketing great died last week at the age of 52.

Magnificent Mary claims gold on CWG debut

Magnificent Mary claims gold on CWG debut

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

The legend of M C Mary Kom (48kg) grew larger as she added the Commonwealth Games gold to her packed medal cabinet, thrashing Northern Ireland's Kristina O'Hara in the final, in Gold Coast, on Saturday.

You are an inspiration for all of us: Neeraj to Devendra

You are an inspiration for all of us: Neeraj to Devendra

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra on Monday hailed Devendra Jhajharia after the javelin thrower won a stupendous third Paralympic medal in Tokyo.

Tokyo Games: STUNNING Pix!

Tokyo Games: STUNNING Pix!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

Soldier kills 20 in Thailand mall siege, shot dead

Soldier kills 20 in Thailand mall siege, shot dead

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

The alleged shooter, who carried an assault rifle, was a sergeant in the Thai military. He was clad in camouflage and a helmet during the rampage. The gunman wrote on his Facebook page earlier in the day that 'Death is inevitable for everyone'.

Paralympics: Silver for Devendra; Sundar wins bronze in javelin

Paralympics: Silver for Devendra; Sundar wins bronze in javelin

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Devendra Jhajharia and Sundar Singh Gurjar continued India's splendid showing in athletics at the Tokyo Paralympics by winning the silver and bronze medal respectively in the men's javelin throw F46 event in Tokyo on Monday.

How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The deadly coronavirus has forced us to adopt new ways of life.

After Thomas Cup triumph, Chirag eyes CWG gold

After Thomas Cup triumph, Chirag eyes CWG gold

Rediff.com31 May 2022

India had won the mixed team gold at 2018 CWG for the first time and Chirag feels they can repeat the performance this year too.

'Padma Bhushan huge moment for differently-abled community'

'Padma Bhushan huge moment for differently-abled community'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

'For the first time a para-athlete has been chosen for the honour and I want to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He has a vision for para-athletes and has taken care of their requirements.'

The final hours before Shane Warne died...

The final hours before Shane Warne died...

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Shane Warne offered gifts of his old cricket clothing and ate the traditional Australian snack of Vegemite on toast in the final hours before his death on Friday, an associate of the cricketing great said.

Why Olympic medallist Sushil is furious with 'Commando 3'

Why Olympic medallist Sushil is furious with 'Commando 3'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

"I strongly condemn this scene as wrestlers are respectable people of the society with good moral standing," Kumar said.

India claim maiden CWG badminton mixed team gold

India claim maiden CWG badminton mixed team gold

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

The Indian mixed badminton team claimed its maiden Commonwealth Games gold medal, thrashing three-time defending champions Malaysia in the final, in Gold Coast.

Tokyo 2020 organising committee member contracts coronavirus

Tokyo 2020 organising committee member contracts coronavirus

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

A man in his 30s who works at the committee's headquarters had tested positive on Tuesday and had been placed in quarantine at his home, it added. Members of the organising committee are working on plans for the rescheduled Olympics following the decision to postpone the Games last month because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Barcelona Masters: Saina in second round; Prannoy loses

Barcelona Masters: Saina in second round; Prannoy loses

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Pranaav Jerry Chopra and Sikki N Reddy also won their mixed doubles first round match, beating Denmark's Mathias Christiansen and Alexandra Boje 10-21, 21-16, 21-17.

Mary Kom punches way into semis of Spanish tourney

Mary Kom punches way into semis of Spanish tourney

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

It was a watchful start by the experienced Indian as she took her time to get a measure of her aggressive opponent.

Olympics: Japan to ask fans for negative COVID tests, vaccinations?

Olympics: Japan to ask fans for negative COVID tests, vaccinations?

Rediff.com31 May 2021

The government's top spokesman Katsunobu Kato told reporters on Monday he was unaware of any decision on the issue.

Sanjita Chanu gives India second weightlifting gold

Sanjita Chanu gives India second weightlifting gold

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Sanjita Chanu gave India its second gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, winning the women's 53 kg weightlifting event, at Gold Coast, on Friday morning.

Could Tokyo Olympics be postponed due to coronavirus?

Could Tokyo Olympics be postponed due to coronavirus?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Tokyo's Olympic 2020 contract allows it to postpone the Games until the end of the year, Japan's Olympics minister said on Tuesday, amid concern the coronavirus could disrupt the event. To curb the coronavirus, Japan's government has asked schools to close and encouraged the curtailment of events, including sports meetings, that could attract large crowds.

These images will make you forget your COVID-19 worries

These images will make you forget your COVID-19 worries

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

As you are stuck at home owing to the coronavirus outbreak, here are eight images that will bring a smile on your face -- even if it's just for a while!

No vaccination privileges for Tokyo Games athletes

No vaccination privileges for Tokyo Games athletes

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Decision on spectators by March, says Tokyo Olympics OC.

There Is More To India Than Delhi Or Gujarat!

There Is More To India Than Delhi Or Gujarat!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The Modi government has to embrace the history of Tamil conquests in South East Asia and stop obsessing about Babar/Humayun, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Fresh blast as Lankan forces clash with terrorists

Fresh blast as Lankan forces clash with terrorists

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

Police said they have seized a large haul of explosives, a drone and a banner with the Islamic State logo.

PIX: Hosts Indonesia bid emotional farewell to 18th Asiad

PIX: Hosts Indonesia bid emotional farewell to 18th Asiad

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

Indonesia bid an emotional farewell to the 18th Asian Games on a rain-soaked evening at the Gelora Bung Karno stadium on Sunday with the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President hailing the event as a 'historical success'.

Tokyo Olympics will be simplified: Games chief Muto

Tokyo Olympics will be simplified: Games chief Muto

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Tokyo Olympics organisers added that they are working on more than 200 ideas to simplify and reduce costs for the rescheduled Games.

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The week gone by has been full of drama and here we bring you all the action from the sporting field in pictures!

COVID-19: What eating out will look like

COVID-19: What eating out will look like

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Life will hardly remain the same when we get to the other side of the Covid-19 pandemic. Economists and social scientists are predicting lasting changes in the way we live, work and eat. Already many eateries around the world are adapating to the virus in order to facilitate sales. Here's how dining out will look during the coronavirus pandemic.

Sushil suffers crushing defeat on return

Sushil suffers crushing defeat on return

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

It was Sushil Kumar's first tournament after a failed campaign at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games, where he made a first-round exit.

Cleared of doping Chanu to finally get Arjuna award

Cleared of doping Chanu to finally get Arjuna award

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Sanjita Chanu will be conferred with the Arjuna award as per a 2018 Delhi High Court order, which directed the selection committee to consider her and keep the decision in a sealed cover to be disclosed only if she was absolved of the doping charges.

With dope charges dropped, Chanu in line for Arjuna?

With dope charges dropped, Chanu in line for Arjuna?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

On Wednesday, the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWF) wrote to the sports ministry to comply with the High Court order.

My life lesson: 'Have a passion'

My life lesson: 'Have a passion'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Paresh Parihar shares his life lesson. You can share yours too.

Railways suspend Sushil; WFI may not renew contract

Railways suspend Sushil; WFI may not renew contract

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Sushil Kumar is set to be dropped from the Wrestling Federation of India's annual contracts list.