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'I always wanted to lead a simple life'

'I always wanted to lead a simple life'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

'When I got married and moved to the US, I found it liberating in a way that I understood myself, who I am as a person and how I process things.'

It's ALL IN THE FAMILY for Bollywood!

It's ALL IN THE FAMILY for Bollywood!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Bollywood tells us that it's, in fact, all about loving your family! And so, film folk have often made films with their family members.

Neeraj nominated for Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award

Neeraj nominated for Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has been selected as one of the six nominees for the 2022 Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award.

Milkha holds IOA responsible for India's poor show in Rio

Milkha holds IOA responsible for India's poor show in Rio

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Legendary athlete Milkha Singh lashed out at the Indian Olympics Association, holding it responsible for the poor performance of the Indian sportspersons at the ongoing Rio Olympics. Milkha, who had missed a bronze medal by a whisker in the 1960 Rome Olympics, said that the standard of performance of the Indian sportspersons has gone down as compared to earlier editions of the Games. "True, we have not being doing well (in Rio). In earlier Olympics, we have done better, winning medals, even gold, silver and bronze. The IOA will have to take responsibility for this," Milkha said.

'I'm converting my shooting range into vegetable garden'

'I'm converting my shooting range into vegetable garden'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Abhinav Bindra announced his retirement from the sport that had brought him world-wide attention and fame after he won the gold in the same event in Beijing in 2008, saying he's 'done' and will now convert his shooting range into a garden.

Katrina-Vicky Look Pretty for Karan Johar's Party

Katrina-Vicky Look Pretty for Karan Johar's Party

Rediff.com26 May 2022

All roads led to Yash Raj Studios on May 25, as Bollywood's power couples and their friends celebrated Karan Johar's 50th birthday party.

What Prime Minister Modi told Olympic champ Neeraj

What Prime Minister Modi told Olympic champ Neeraj

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

The Primer Minister Modi spoke about Neeraj Chopra's confident body language, which was eye-catching during the Olympic finals but something that the PM said he noticed before he left for the Games.

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Saturday, August 7

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Saturday, August 7

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

A summary of the country's athletes showing at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday, August 7.

Mumbai police registers fresh FIR against Radhe Maa

Mumbai police registers fresh FIR against Radhe Maa

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

The FIR was registered on Monday by the suburban Borivali police after TV actress Dolly Bindra accused Radhe Maa of intimidation, sexual harassment and voyeurism.

Golden girl Avani Lekhara a winner on all fronts

Golden girl Avani Lekhara a winner on all fronts

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

A trainee of former Olympian shooter Suma Shirur, Avani Lekhara became India's first woman gold medallist at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo on Monday when she shot a total of 249.6 in the 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1.

'He was one of India's greatest sporting icons'

'He was one of India's greatest sporting icons'

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Tributes pour in for Hockey great Balbir Singh Sr.

Supreme Court stops CoA from taking over affairs of IOA

Supreme Court stops CoA from taking over affairs of IOA

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

In an interim relief, the Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the status quo and said the Delhi High Court-appointed three-member Committee of Administrators (COA) will not take over the affairs of the Indian Olympic Association.

Sports Shorts: Mumbai to host IOC session in 2023

Sports Shorts: Mumbai to host IOC session in 2023

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Indian Pro boxer Chandni goes down to Shin Bo in WBO Asia Pacific title clash.

Rijiju responds to Zareen's demand for trial against Mary

Rijiju responds to Zareen's demand for trial against Mary

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

'Will tell BFI to decide what's best for nation'

'Confident of sending record 125 athletes to Tokyo Olympics'

'Confident of sending record 125 athletes to Tokyo Olympics'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'Olympics is once in four years, and athletes have only one shot at glory, and it's important to have a holistic approach, use science, use medicine, use technology and engineering in training and that will make a difference'

'India's shooters won't let the country down'

'India's shooters won't let the country down'

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Shooting has provided some rare Olympic joy for India

Bhaker 'working really hard' for shot at Olympic glory

Bhaker 'working really hard' for shot at Olympic glory

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

'To win the Olympic gold medal, I have been really working really hard for the past five years now, and it has always been my dream.'

From shooting balloons to gold, Saurabh Chaudhary comes of age at 16

From shooting balloons to gold, Saurabh Chaudhary comes of age at 16

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Saurbah Chaudhary would dream of excelling in the Olympic sport one day.

'Lady luck did not smile on Abhinav today'

'Lady luck did not smile on Abhinav today'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Beijing Games gold medallist Abhinav Bindra may have crashed out of the 10m air rifle event at the London Olympics after poor display in the qualifying rounds, but his father, Dr A S Bindra, is not dejected. He said his son fought like a brave sportsman.

Mary Kom, Manpreet flagbearers at Tokyo Games opening

Mary Kom, Manpreet flagbearers at Tokyo Games opening

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Wrestler Bajrang Punia will be the flag bearer at closing ceremony at Tokyo Games on August 8.

RBI extends restrictions on PMC Bank till Dec

RBI extends restrictions on PMC Bank till Dec

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

The Reserve Bank on Friday extended the regulatory restrictions on Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank by another six months till December 2021 to enable the completion of its takeover by Centrum Financial Services. Paving the way for takeover of the crisis-ridden bank, the RBI had earlier in the month granted in-principle approval to Centrum Financial Services to set up a small finance bank (SFB). "Taking into account the time required for completion of various activities involved in the process...the validity of the ...Directive dated September 23, 2019, as modified from time to time, has been extended for a further period from July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021, subject to review," the RBI said in a notification.

Neeraj Chopra: Next Brand Superstar

Neeraj Chopra: Next Brand Superstar

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

The man with the golden arm could surpass some, if not all, top cricketers -- the demigods who stand well above athletes from other disciplines in India

What lies ahead for the big cat in the wild, wild world?

What lies ahead for the big cat in the wild, wild world?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

On International Tiger Day, India is still a long way from making sure that the future of our national animal is safe.

Meet the Jeep so beloved of the Indian Army

Meet the Jeep so beloved of the Indian Army

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

For all those auto enthusiasts who thought Mahindra have only been manufacturing Jeeps and trucks in the '90s, Timeless Mahindra offers plenty of interesting surprises, discovers Rajesh Kareka/Rediff.com.

5 talking points from Rio Olympics Opening Ceremony

5 talking points from Rio Olympics Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

The Rio 2016 Olympics have opened with a colourful and pulsating ceremony at Maracana stadium on Friday night.

Why Did BCCI Mess With Kohli?

Why Did BCCI Mess With Kohli?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Now we do not know if the Board bugs the dressing room or employs Pegasus in players' phones. But nothing stopped them from speaking with Kohli, points out Shekhar Gupta.

'There's a superhero within all of us'

'There's a superhero within all of us'

Rediff.com30 May 2018

'If you can live your life with honesty and bravery, then that makes you a superhero.'

Olympic champ Neeraj reckons he can do better

Olympic champ Neeraj reckons he can do better

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'The gold medal (in Tokyo) has motivated me in life to do even better. Performing well and ending up on podium will be my target in the World Championship (in July)'.

On this day in 2011: India defeated Pak to enter WC final

On this day in 2011: India defeated Pak to enter WC final

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

The Men in Blue also have kept their unbeaten streak against Pakistan in the World Cup as the side defeated them in the 2015 and 2019 50-over World Cup. ies.

PIX: Chopra 'happy to win World javelin silver; will take it'

PIX: Chopra 'happy to win World javelin silver; will take it'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

Olympic champion Neeraj admitted that his comeback from outside the medal position midway into World Athletics javelin throw final was 'challenging, but he knew that a good throw was around the corner.

'Mr Srinivasan, quit before you drag Indian cricket down the gutter'

'Mr Srinivasan, quit before you drag Indian cricket down the gutter'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Lashing out at N Srinivasan for 'shamelessly sticking to his chair' even after the Supreme Court's observation to step down, former BCCI president I S Bindra asked him to quit before he drags Indian cricket down the gutter along with him.

Any Indian willing to take on Facebook? Anand Mahindra may fund you

Any Indian willing to take on Facebook? Anand Mahindra may fund you

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

While Mahindra isn't the first person to think that building a social network out of India was a good idea, past attempts have all failed to compete with the multi-billion dollar giants Google, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp and the like.

'Abhinav's win is the happiest moment of my life'

'Abhinav's win is the happiest moment of my life'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

'Flying Sikh' Milkha Singh joined the country in celebrating shooter Abhinav Bindra's gold medal-winning feat at the Beijing Olympics on Monday.

Sports Shorts: Force India complete 2019 grid with Stroll

Sports Shorts: Force India complete 2019 grid with Stroll

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

'Shooters could have done better in Guangzhou'

'Shooters could have done better in Guangzhou'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

Indian shooters could have done much better than winning just eight medals at the Guangzhou Asian Games last month, Beijing Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra said.

Victory of the nation, says Abhinav's parents

Victory of the nation, says Abhinav's parents

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Dr A S Bindra and Babli Bindra, the proud parents of Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra, bask in their son's moment of glory.

Mamata, Hasina to ring Eden Bell at D/N Test

Mamata, Hasina to ring Eden Bell at D/N Test

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

India and Bangladesh will be playing their first ever pink ball Test at the Eden and Hasina will be among a starry gathering which will also include West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankar.

President, PM, sports stars hail Narwal and Adana

President, PM, sports stars hail Narwal and Adana

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Indian sporting fraternity on Saturday hailed shooters Manish Narwal and Singhraj Adana's 1-2 finish at the Paralympics, terming the feat as "stuff of dreams", with President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also lauding the duo for bringing glory to the country.

'Vaccination of Olympics-bound athletes our top priority'

'Vaccination of Olympics-bound athletes our top priority'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju had also said that Olympic-bound athletes will be given priority in the vaccination.

'Press has big role in encouraging youngsters'

'Press has big role in encouraging youngsters'

Rediff.com28 May 2013

India's greatest sporting icons Sachin Tendulkar and Abhinav Bindra urged the media on Tuesday to focus on the positive side of sport.