News for '-blind'

Thai boxing champion fights blindness for glory

Thai boxing champion fights blindness for glory

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

Sujet Salee is a Thai boxing champion with an impressive fight record, but the 29-year-old also stands out among his peers for another reason: he's blind.

Ajax's Blind set to join Manchester United

Ajax's Blind set to join Manchester United

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

Versatile Dutch international Daley Blind is set to join Manchester United after the English Premier League side agreed a deal with Dutch champions Ajax Amsterdam.

Canada's allegations serious, India not cooperating: US

Canada's allegations serious, India not cooperating: US

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

"When it comes to the Canadian matter, we have made clear that the allegations are extremely serious and they need to be taken seriously. We wanted to see the government of India cooperate with Canada in its investigation. Obviously, they have not chosen that path," State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters at his daily news conference.

Jagan cancels Tirupati temple visit after faith declaration demands

Jagan cancels Tirupati temple visit after faith declaration demands

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Sources close to Reddy confirmed that his visit to the hill shrine has been cancelled, but did not immediately divulge the reason behind the decision that came just a couple of hours before he was supposed to depart to the temple town.

India beat Pakistan in Blind cricket

India beat Pakistan in Blind cricket

Rediff.com28 Apr 2005

Rajender Varma hit an unbeaten half century to guide India to a thumping nine-wicket victory in the first match.

Check out Indian athletes who've qualified for Paralympics

Check out Indian athletes who've qualified for Paralympics

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

All Indian athletes who've qualified for the paralympic games

He Gives The Blind The Gift of Sight

He Gives The Blind The Gift of Sight

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

'It is so gratifying that I was able to help donate 130 eyes to those who needed them.'

Why shouldn't the blind also enjoy books?

Why shouldn't the blind also enjoy books?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

'Hear2Read' -- an open-source Text To Speech (TTS) software that offers audio books in Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu -- is a first of its kind initiative in the country.

'Mr Modi doesn't have majority for One nation, one election'

'Mr Modi doesn't have majority for One nation, one election'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

'One nation, one election' is not possible under the present Constitution. It requires at least five constitutional amendments'

'Whether You Win Or Lose In War...'

'Whether You Win Or Lose In War...'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

'...It is important for you to take a stand.' 'It is a sin to remain silent when the basic structure of the Constitution is being attacked.'

'AI Has Pushed India 5 To 7 Years Behind!'

'AI Has Pushed India 5 To 7 Years Behind!'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

'Unfortunately, most of our students use AI to replace knowledge when they should be using the AI tools to enhance their knowledge.' 'I am sorry to say, even those students who have opted to study AI have no idea what AI is.'

Ratan Tata, The Rishi India Trusted Most

Ratan Tata, The Rishi India Trusted Most

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

To me he always symbolised the sincere, confident, face of a Bharat whose rise is unstoppable. Ratan Tata was a Rishi who was unquestioningly trusted by people who never saw him and never met him, asserts Tarun Vijay, the former BJP MP.

'Judgment Is A Constitutional Earthquake'

'Judgment Is A Constitutional Earthquake'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

'It has changed the political character of India by ejecting socialism as an ideology from the Constitution of India.'

US President's award for blind foundation workers

US President's award for blind foundation workers

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

The Blind Foundation of India's founding director Dr Manu Vora and many of the organisation's volunteers received the United States President's Volunteer Service Award. Vora and his wife Dr Nila Vora received the award for Lifetime Service given to those who do 4,000 hours of service.

India, Canada expel diplomats amid deepening rift

India, Canada expel diplomats amid deepening rift

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

India on Monday expelled six Canadian diplomats and announced withdrawing its high commissioner and other 'targeted' officials from Canada after strongly dismissing Ottawa's allegations linking the envoy to a probe into the killing of Sikh extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in a major downturn in already frosty ties between the two nations.

Meet Ashish Goyal, world's first blind trader

Meet Ashish Goyal, world's first blind trader

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Ashish Goyal breaks new ground by becoming the first blind student in foremost finance school and first blind trader in the world.

EC turning a blind eye to violation by Yogi, claims Mayawati

EC turning a blind eye to violation by Yogi, claims Mayawati

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

She further accused the EC of being biased and 'wrongly favouring' BJP leaders.

Will heal weariness in the heart, says UK PM Starmer in first speech

Will heal weariness in the heart, says UK PM Starmer in first speech

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Keir Starmer, in his first speech as the UK's new prime minister, on Friday pledged to heal the "weariness in the heart" of Britain and rebuild the country after a landslide Labour victory in the general election.

Don't follow ace investors blindly

Don't follow ace investors blindly

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

'If an investor wants to clone an ace investor's portfolio, s/he will be better off cloning the entire portfolio rather than cherry picking stocks selectively.'

Tendulkar spends time with members of blind foundation

Tendulkar spends time with members of blind foundation

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

Soon after finishing a gruelling training session with his India team-mates, senior batsman Sachin Tendulkar, on Sunday, spent time with members of a Bangalore-based blind foundation, which requested him to play a charity match.

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse: What Mumbai police chargesheet says

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse: What Mumbai police chargesheet says

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The chargesheet, which was submitted in court last week, includes views of the premier VJTI, as well as IMD about the ill-fated structure being of sub standard quality and not having the capability to withstand winds, an official said.

22 killed, 57 hurt as bus with Haryana pilgrims falls into gorge in Jammu

22 killed, 57 hurt as bus with Haryana pilgrims falls into gorge in Jammu

Rediff.com30 May 2024

The accident took place at the Tungi-Morh in the Chowki Chora belt of the district, the officials said, adding that the bus rolled around 150 feet down into the gorge.

Rautu Ka Raaz Review: Dull Whodunit

Rautu Ka Raaz Review: Dull Whodunit

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Rautu Ka Raaz is a dragged-out slow burner of a film that just fails to ignite, sighs Mayur Sanap.

T20 World Cup for Blind: India crush Sri Lanka

T20 World Cup for Blind: India crush Sri Lanka

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

Prakash J slammed a brilliant 99 not out, inclusive of 20 hits to the fence, to steer India to victory in just 13.3 overs after Sri Lanka had scored 186 for eight in their 20 overs.

Will This Be The Year Of Rajkummar Rao?

Will This Be The Year Of Rajkummar Rao?

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'I wish every year to be like this where I have amazing but different films coming up.'

What Is Canada-US Game Plan?

What Is Canada-US Game Plan?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

It seems that the West is sending a signal to India that it can return to old hostilities unless India toes their line on Russia. It is no surprise that India is being compared with Putin's Russia in terms of targeting 'dissidents' as the West calls these Khalistani terrorists, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Mani advises PCB to not follow BCCI blindly

Mani advises PCB to not follow BCCI blindly

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Former ICC president Ehsan Mani has warned the Pakistan Cricket Board of not following the BCCI blindly and insisted that the relation between the two boards should be based on mutual benefits.

Modi's Invincibility Is Gone And Gone Forever

Modi's Invincibility Is Gone And Gone Forever

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

It is possible to be blind to this and pretend to carry on as if nothing has happened but that will not change the reality, asserts Aakar Patel.

T20 Blind WC: India continue winning run, thrash Kiwis

T20 Blind WC: India continue winning run, thrash Kiwis

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Chasing a lowly target of 137 run for victory, opener Sukhram Majhi and first drop Ajay Kumar Reddy smashed blistering half-centuries besides sharing a huge 130-run partnership for thr second wicket to help India came out victorious in just nine overs.

Dalit blinded for demanding Rs 50

Dalit blinded for demanding Rs 50

Rediff.com21 Jul 2005

Dalit autorickshaw driver blinded for demanding fare

When Bhagat Singh Asked Rajguru To Shoot Him

When Bhagat Singh Asked Rajguru To Shoot Him

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

On Bhagat Singh's 117th birth anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra recounts fascinating incidents from the legend's life.

Washout Time For India Down Under

Washout Time For India Down Under

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

This period saw big stars of the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev fade into the sunset while it was witness to the birth of slew of young Indian cricketers that made their mark home and abroad.

India outclass Pakistan to win Blind T20 World Cup

India outclass Pakistan to win Blind T20 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

The Indian blind cricket team successfully defended its Twenty20 World Cup title after outclassing arch-rivals Pakistan in the final by nine wickets.

Rajkot fire: 3 top officials shifted; HC 'doesn't trust' state machinery

Rajkot fire: 3 top officials shifted; HC 'doesn't trust' state machinery

Rediff.com28 May 2024

The Gujarat high court on Monday said it does not have faith in the state machinery which gets into action only after innocent lives are lost, as it pulled up the Rajkot civic body over the purported lapses in functioning of the game zone facility where a massive fire killed 27 persons.

Is Priyanka A Political Tourist In Wayanad?

Is Priyanka A Political Tourist In Wayanad?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

When it comes to the Congress and Wayanad, the only way the scepticism in the minds of some in Kerala may be addressed is by the Gandhi family proving that they are more than a passing caravan in town, reports Shyam G Menon.

More kids are number blind than dyslexic

More kids are number blind than dyslexic

Rediff.com9 Jun 2008

The finding is based on a study that involved 1,500 school kids by researchers at University College London. The research found that while 2.5 and 4.3 per cent of kids suffer from dyslexia, a higher number -- 3 and 6 per cent -- of kids suffer from its mathematical equivalent dyscalculia.

Diabetes Drug Linked To Vision Loss?

Diabetes Drug Linked To Vision Loss?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Study suggested that constant use of Semaglutide may be linked to development of a condition called non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy.

Ratan Tata, Dreamer And Ideas Executor

Ratan Tata, Dreamer And Ideas Executor

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

There were certainly qualities adhering to the Tata Group, which emanated from the persona of Ratan Tata. Most notable of these would be the low profile he maintained, which sharply contrasted the in-your-face celebrity status, celebration of wealth and pursuit of importance many of liberalised India's rich, love, notes Shyam G Menon.

Srikanth Review: Flimsy Biopic

Srikanth Review: Flimsy Biopic

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Rajkummar Rao does the best with what he is given and he ably elevates the generic story-telling. Too bad that his performance remains the only takeaway from such an inspiring real-life story, notes Mayur Sanap.

V Anand lends monetary support to blind players

V Anand lends monetary support to blind players

Rediff.com21 Aug 2010

In a kind gesture, Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand is giving financial support to the Indian team in their preparation for the World Blind Chess Championship to be held in Belgrade, Serbia from August 26 to September 4.