News for '-manu'

Double glory for shooter Suruchi at ISSF WC

Double glory for shooter Suruchi at ISSF WC

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Suruchi shot splendidly throughout and the couple of times she missed the 10-ring, her Tokyo Olympian partner made up with high 10s, including a 10.9 for his first hit of the match.

World Cup-bound Indian shooters join national camp

World Cup-bound Indian shooters join national camp

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

Indian shooters selected for the two stages of the World Cup in Argentina and Peru have begun their final phase of preparations for the season ahead.

Dev Kumar smashes national record in pole vault

Dev Kumar smashes national record in pole vault

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Dev Kumar Meena won gold and set a new national record with a 5.35m effort at the National Federation Senior Athletics Competition 2025

India finish third in shooting World Cup with 7 medals

India finish third in shooting World Cup with 7 medals

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

While the USA also ended with seven medals, they edged ahead of India to take second place, courtesy of a higher gold-medal count.

He knows how to work with me: Manu Bhaker

He knows how to work with me: Manu Bhaker

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Ace Indian pistol shooter Manu Bhaker on Sunday indicated that not being allowed the freedom to take her personal coach Jaspal Rana in major international competitions could be holding back her performance, and requested the NRAI to resolve the issue.

Former CWG medallist shuttler Sumeeth Reddy retires

Former CWG medallist shuttler Sumeeth Reddy retires

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

B Sumeeth Reddy, a member of the 2022 Commonwealth Games mixed team silver medal-winning squad, has announced his retirement as an active badminton player to focus entirely on coaching.

Advances worth 8cr to TOPS athletes unaccounted for

Advances worth 8cr to TOPS athletes unaccounted for

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

As per the official procedure, athletes have to submit bills within 15 days of the completion of a training or competition for which advance has been disbursed.

Indian men's, mixed 4x400m teams miss direct spot at Worlds

Indian men's, mixed 4x400m teams miss direct spot at Worlds

Rediff.com10 May 2025

The Indians will have another chance on Sunday to make the cut for the Tokyo World Championships.

Neeraj to skip Asian Athletics C'ships, sprinter Kujur in squad

Neeraj to skip Asian Athletics C'ships, sprinter Kujur in squad

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

National record holder in women's javelin throw, Annu Rani would consider herself to be lucky to make it to the squad as she has been struggling for some time to reach the 60m mark.

Bhaker to get new Paris Olympic medals

Bhaker to get new Paris Olympic medals

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Indian shooter Manu Bhaker is among over 100 athletes who have complained about 'deteriorating' Paris Games medals and are like to get replacements.

'Why should a top sportsperson apply?'

'Why should a top sportsperson apply?'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Jaspal Rana questions Sports Ministry, NRAI for ignoring Manu's credentials for Khel Ratna

Jaspal Rana makes sensational comeback to revive Manu Bhaker's shooting career

Jaspal Rana makes sensational comeback to revive Manu Bhaker's shooting career

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Manu's split with Rana was being attributed as the main reason for her forgettable performance in Tokyo

How many games could Mbappe miss after seeing red?

How many games could Mbappe miss after seeing red?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Real were left with 10 men before halftime when Mbappe saw a straight red after taking down Alaves midfielder Antonio Blanco as the referee overturned his initial decision of booking him with a yellow after consulting with VAR.

Guv ceases to be Chancellor of state varsities: DMK leader

Guv ceases to be Chancellor of state varsities: DMK leader

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi can no longer serve as chancellor of state-run universities, a decision welcomed by the ruling DMK party. The court's judgment stems from a long-standing dispute between the state government and the governor over the assent of 10 bills passed by the Tamil Nadu Assembly. The DMK alleges that the governor had obstructed the smooth functioning of universities by delaying appointments and other critical matters. The judgment paves the way for the Tamil Nadu government to appoint new chancellors for its universities, effectively removing the governor's influence in higher education.

'Indian Idol Has Changed My Life'

'Indian Idol Has Changed My Life'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

'Shreya (Ghoshal) ma'am said she hasn't heard a voice like mine before, and added that even in the future, there won't be another voice like mine.'

Defiant Mamata asks sacked teachers to 'continue with work'

Defiant Mamata asks sacked teachers to 'continue with work'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday pledged to protect the rights of 'eligible candidates' who lost their jobs after a recent Supreme Court verdict, evoking mixed responses from the affected teachers, thousands of whom turned up to hear the leader speak but remained dangling between hope and despair after she finished.

Women We Admire: India's Brave Ranis

Women We Admire: India's Brave Ranis

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

This Women's Day Week, we pay tribute to the extraordinary courage, resilience, and leadership of three iconic Indian queens -- Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, Rani Chennamma of Kittur, and Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar of Malwa.

PIX: Atletico win; Mourinho begins three-match ban

PIX: Atletico win; Mourinho begins three-match ban

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

IMAGES from soccer matches played across Europe on Sunday.

PIX: Barca edge Alaves; Big win for Juve

PIX: Barca edge Alaves; Big win for Juve

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Lewandowski strike gives Barcelona 1-0 win over Alaves

Bhaker shrugs off Olympic fame: 'Nothing has changed'

Bhaker shrugs off Olympic fame: 'Nothing has changed'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Ace Indian shooter Manu Bhaker stated that 'nothing' has changed in her life following her two bronze medals at the recently concluded Paris Olympics.

Jolt to Sunny Leone as Lucknow restaurant-bar construction stayed

Jolt to Sunny Leone as Lucknow restaurant-bar construction stayed

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

A consumer forum in Lucknow, India, has halted the construction of actress Sunny Leone's restaurant-cum-bar, citing concerns about "unauthorised activity" and potential security threats to the neighboring high court premises and the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan. The commission deemed the allotment of the society's community center to a commercial establishment as inappropriate and raised concerns about the Lucknow Development Authority's approval of the project. The matter has been listed for further hearing on February 19.

'We Started Our Party For 90% Of Hindus'

'We Started Our Party For 90% Of Hindus'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'The Dravidian movement was started for the Hindus who were rejected by the upper castes.'

'Haters Will Hate, But Lovers Will Love'

'Haters Will Hate, But Lovers Will Love'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'Don't let anyone limit your dreams.'

National Games: Jonathan, 15, stuns Sarabjot to win 10m pistol gold

National Games: Jonathan, 15, stuns Sarabjot to win 10m pistol gold

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

15-year-old Jonathan Antony stunned Paris Olympics bronze medalist Sarabjot Singh and national record holder Saurabh Chaudhary to win the 10m air pistol gold at the National Games.

SC stays HC order over Ayushman Bharat scheme in Delhi

SC stays HC order over Ayushman Bharat scheme in Delhi

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih issued notices to the Centre and others seeking their responses on a plea filed by the Delhi government against the December 24 2024 direction of the Delhi high court.

U'khand UCC: Religious certificate must for live-in partners only if...

U'khand UCC: Religious certificate must for live-in partners only if...

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

A religious certificate will only be required for live-in relationship registrations in Uttarakhand under the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) if the partners have a pre-existing relationship falling under the prohibited category. This was clarified by a member of the rules drafting committee for the UCC, Manu Gaur. The UCC applies to all residents of the state, irrespective of their religion, and bans polygamy and child marriage.

Why Manu Bhaker wants India to boycott CWG 2022

Why Manu Bhaker wants India to boycott CWG 2022

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Talking about the Junior World Cup, Bhaker said this tournament was very special for her.

'Savour this moment, you've earned it!'

'Savour this moment, you've earned it!'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The cricket fraternity, including new T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav and new head coach Gautam Gambhir, also joined in to congratulate the duo.

PIX: PM Modi declares 38th National Games open!

PIX: PM Modi declares 38th National Games open!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'It is a beautiful portrait of Ek Bharat, Sreshth Bharat.'

Does the National Games hold relevance?

Does the National Games hold relevance?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Except for shooting, a major Olympic sport, most of the top stars in other disciplines will give the National Games a miss.

'It's a dream come true moment for me'

'It's a dream come true moment for me'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet, under whose leadership India won a second successive bronze medal at the Olympics, said the honour is a recognition of his "fascinating" journey in which he still has plenty more to achieve.

'A tale of two talents': Rana and Bhaker's partnership

'A tale of two talents': Rana and Bhaker's partnership

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Jaspal Rana's obsession with shooting behind Manu's Olympic success

Yarraji, Shirse smash National Games hurdles records

Yarraji, Shirse smash National Games hurdles records

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Andhra Pradesh's Jyothi Yarraji and Tejas Shirse of Maharashtra won their third successive gold medals in the women's 110m hurdles and men's 100m hurdles respectively at the National Games in Dehradun.

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 2, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 2, 2024

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

India's schedule on Day 7 of the Paris Olympics on Friday.

10 Year Old Who Teaches Traffic Awareness

10 Year Old Who Teaches Traffic Awareness

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Check out Aditya Tiwari's unique approach towards creating awareness about traffic rules.

Movies COMING UP In 2025

Movies COMING UP In 2025

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

In this multi-part series, Joginder Tuteja brings us the theatrical releases of 2025.

Khel Ratna is just the beginning: Harmanpreet

Khel Ratna is just the beginning: Harmanpreet

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh said the honour is a recognition of his "fascinating" journey in which he still has plenty more to achieve.

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 3, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 3, 2024

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Following is India's schedule on Day 7 of the Paris Olympics on Friday: (All timings in IST)

More para-athletes should have get Khel Ratna: Praveen

More para-athletes should have get Khel Ratna: Praveen

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Praveen Kumar expressed his sentiments without naming anyone, saying he would have been happier if other Paris Paralympics medallists had also been honored.

'Daddy' Tan returns: Can he lead Sat-Chi to gold?

'Daddy' Tan returns: Can he lead Sat-Chi to gold?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Tan Kim Her's voice was tinged with emotion as he reflected on the journey of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the two men he paired and who fondly call him "Daddy".