News for '-the-academy'

Sushil to train young wrestlers at Railway Academy

Sushil to train young wrestlers at Railway Academy

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

London Games silver medallist Sushil Kumar is hoping to produce more Olympic medal winners at the newly-inaugurated Indian Railway Wrestling Academy.

Oscars 2013: Five UPSETS we'd like to see

Oscars 2013: Five UPSETS we'd like to see

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

These nominees should win, need to win, would make a lot more sense than the people who will probably win.

How Dravid can avert the conflict-of-interest charge

How Dravid can avert the conflict-of-interest charge

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

What does Rahul Dravid need to do to be able to join NCA without carrying the blemish of perceived or potential 'conflict of interest'? Sudhir Bisht attempts an answer.

Remembering Kargil: 'Bombs on Target!'

Remembering Kargil: 'Bombs on Target!'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

One can only imagine how it is at the receiving end of the bomb. The sound is deafening, splinters and rocks fly like missiles and the blast sucks in the air around asphyxiating everyone. The shock waves can be felt for miles around.

This girl was mistaken for a boy, thrown out of tourney

This girl was mistaken for a boy, thrown out of tourney

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

US football greats cheer Nebraska girl barred from competition

Goa CM Manohar Parrikar passes away

Goa CM Manohar Parrikar passes away

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

The central government has announced national mourning on Monday.

Changi Airport to raise stake in Bengal Aerotropolis

Changi Airport to raise stake in Bengal Aerotropolis

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Singapore's Changi Airport International (CAI) has decided to increase its stake in Bengal Aerotropolis Projects Ltd (BAPL) to 32.2 per cent from 26 per cent held since the project began in 2009.

Kohli named captain of ICC's Test, ODI teams of the year

Kohli named captain of ICC's Test, ODI teams of the year

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

India captain and batting mainstay Virat Kohli was named skipper of the International Cricket Council's Test and ODI teams of the year, following a remarkable run in 2018.

Happy to see a lullaby get recognised at Oscars: Jayashri

Happy to see a lullaby get recognised at Oscars: Jayashri

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Bombay Jayashri talks about her Oscar nomination for her lullaby in Life Of Pi.

'Ladies First': Story of Deepika's journey from Ranchi to Rio

'Ladies First': Story of Deepika's journey from Ranchi to Rio

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

The International Women's Day could not have been more special for Indian archer Deepika Kumari as a documentary on her life 'Ladies First' -- was released for worldwide streaming on Thursday.

Mourinho explains Lukaku penalty snub

Mourinho explains Lukaku penalty snub

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku was quick to grab the ball when his team were awarded a penalty in the 78th minute of their Champions League game against Benfica.

ICC refuses to include Ajmal in awards' list

ICC refuses to include Ajmal in awards' list

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

The ICC dismissed the Pakistan Cricket Board's objection to Saeed Ajmal's omission from the shortlist for Test Cricketer of the Year award, saying it was an independent jury that cast the off-spinner out.

Ang Lee: People in India are really wonderful

Ang Lee: People in India are really wonderful

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

Hollywood director Ang Lee discusses India, Life of Pi.

Legend Iniesta to leave Barca at end of the season

Legend Iniesta to leave Barca at end of the season

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Iniesta has spent all of his senior career at Barcelona and is their most decorated player ever along with Lionel Messi, having lifted 31 trophies, which is soon to be 32 if Barca clinch the Liga title on Sunday at Deportivo La Coruna.

Singer, songwriter Bob Dylan wins Nobel Prize for Literature

Singer, songwriter Bob Dylan wins Nobel Prize for Literature

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Dylan, 75, was honoured "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition," the Swedish Academy said.

The Favourite is the favourite at BAFTAs

The Favourite is the favourite at BAFTAs

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Yorgos Lanthimos's royal drama has 12 nominations!

Eva Longoria, Benedict Cumberbatch: A day out in Hollywood

Eva Longoria, Benedict Cumberbatch: A day out in Hollywood

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Here's what your favourite Hollywood stars have been up to.

'Taking on terrorists through air strikes is extremely difficult'

'Taking on terrorists through air strikes is extremely difficult'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

'It is purely based on real-time hard intelligence.' 'Timing is important. When you are attacking at 3.30 am, then everybody will be in the academy of terrorists.' 'If you attack at 10 am then someone will be out, so timing is very important.' 'Therefore, 3.30 am is the time when every terrorist is sleeping.'

Oscars 2014: Catch all the action as it happens, RIGHT HERE!

Oscars 2014: Catch all the action as it happens, RIGHT HERE!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Catch all the fun, LIVE!

Did Parasite deserve all those Oscars?

Did Parasite deserve all those Oscars?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Parasite's razor-sharp characterisations ensure that the picture is thoroughly entertaining though it falls short of greatness, declares Sreehari Nair.

Sania feels honoured to partner Bob Bryan

Sania feels honoured to partner Bob Bryan

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza said it's an honour to team up with 18 time Grand Slam winner Bob Bryan in the mixed doubles of the 2013 Australian Open.

Angelina Jolie meets refugees in Afghanistan

Angelina Jolie meets refugees in Afghanistan

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

Actress Angelina Jolie made a surprise visit to Afghanistan this week to meet refugees in the war-torn country.

Recruitment scam: No complaints received, says NDA

Recruitment scam: No complaints received, says NDA

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

In the wake of the Central Bureau of Investigation unearthing an alleged recruitment scam in the NDA and arresting six persons including a serving colonel, the Academy said it had not received any complaints regarding abnormality in recruitment process.

Sports shorts: India finish with 16 golds in Asian Airgun

Sports shorts: India finish with 16 golds in Asian Airgun

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

On the last day of the competition, Yash Vardhan and Shreya Agrawal bagged three gold medals each.

Manchester United's class of '92 player Butt to head club's academy

Manchester United's class of '92 player Butt to head club's academy

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Manchester United have named former midfielder Nicky Butt as head of their academy as the club continues to overhaul their youth coaching set-up.

Dakota, J-Law, Bradley Cooper: Stars with the CUTEST dates at Oscars!

Dakota, J-Law, Bradley Cooper: Stars with the CUTEST dates at Oscars!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

It's all about the family at the Academy awards.

Sania set to launch academy in March 2013

Sania set to launch academy in March 2013

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

With an aim to give back something to the sport that brought her fame and wealth, Sania Mirza is now all set to start her own tennis academy in Hyderabad, where youngsters will get quality training at an affordable price.

COLUMN: If you're so smart, why aren't you rich?

COLUMN: If you're so smart, why aren't you rich?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

A financially successful business may be described as a good role model for its management practices -- whereas its financial success may have almost nothing to do with these practices.

In death and in life, they chose the Army

In death and in life, they chose the Army

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Nidhi Dubey and Swati Mahadik will join the Indian Army as officers just as their deceased soldier husbands did before them.

'Kohli is hungry for improvement'

'Kohli is hungry for improvement'

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Virat Kohli's insatiable hunger for improvement is a certain characteristic of a great player, says Gary Kirsten, who had coached the Indian captain during his successful three-year stint with the national team.

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Nikita Puri lists the best shows and films to watch online as you ace social distancing.

Yousuf has passed fitness test: sources

Yousuf has passed fitness test: sources

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

Former Pakistan captain and senior batsman Mohammad Yousuf cleared the first hurdle in his bid to revive his international cricket career as he passed a fitness test held at the National Cricket Academy.

Another Vyapam death: Trainee woman cop's body found

Another Vyapam death: Trainee woman cop's body found

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Anamika Sikarwar, who's body was found, got selected as sub-inspector in an exam conducted by Vyapam.

Psst! Wanna buy an Oscar?

Psst! Wanna buy an Oscar?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2006

View: How India may have blown its best Oscar chance

View: How India may have blown its best Oscar chance

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Aseem Chhabra is heartbroken that India overlooked the acclaimed film, The Lunchbox, as its Oscar nominee.

NBA to launch training academy in NCR next year

NBA to launch training academy in NCR next year

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has planned to launch NBA AcademyIndia, an elite basketball training centre in the National Capital Region (NCR), next April for the top men and women prospects from across the country.

Did the best films really win?

Did the best films really win?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2005

Stuntmen demand Oscar!

Stuntmen demand Oscar!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2005

Pakistan wins its first Oscar with Saving Face

Pakistan wins its first Oscar with Saving Face

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

The film Saving Face won in the Documentary (Short Subject) category.