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'India should aim double digit medals in 2020 Olympics'

'India should aim double digit medals in 2020 Olympics'

Rediff.com5 May 2018

Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra today said that the country should aim to win 'double digit' medals at the Tokyo Olympics

BSP MP arrested along with wife, son in dowry death case

BSP MP arrested along with wife, son in dowry death case

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

The daughter-in-law of BSP Rajya Sabha member Narendra Kashyap was on Wednesday found dead inside the bathroom of their house in Sanjay Nagar in mysterious circumstances.

Saina true role model for aspiring sportspersons: Tendulkar

Saina true role model for aspiring sportspersons: Tendulkar

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Sachin Tendulkar and other eminent sporting stars congratulated Saina Nehwal on becoming the first Indian woman shuttler to attain the world number one ranking in badminton.

'Gandhi, Lincoln, Dr Kalam worthier idols than actors'

'Gandhi, Lincoln, Dr Kalam worthier idols than actors'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry.

SIMI chief, 10 others get life sentence for treason

SIMI chief, 10 others get life sentence for treason

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

A special court in Indore on Monday awarded life imprisonment to Students Islamic Movement of India chief Safdar Hussain Nagori and 10 other activists of the banned group

Why Amit Sadh couldn't keep his hands off this beauty

Why Amit Sadh couldn't keep his hands off this beauty

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

The Tiger XCx model is priced at Rs 13,76,000.

'World C'ship taught me a lesson... to work on my stamina!'

'World C'ship taught me a lesson... to work on my stamina!'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal says the Glasgow World Championship made her realise that she needs to work harder on her stamina and beat tougher players to regain her place among badminton's top-10.

Every game in Rio will be a final for me: Sindhu

Every game in Rio will be a final for me: Sindhu

Rediff.com6 May 2016

'I have certainly gained the respect of my rivals by consistently maintaining my ranking inside the top-10 mark.' 'I have beaten all these top players at least once and there will be no fear factor when I face them at Rio.'

Issue of Judge B H Loya's death serious, says SC

Issue of Judge B H Loya's death serious, says SC

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

The Supreme Court on Friday termed as a "serious matter" the issue of alleged mysterious death of special Central Bureau of Investigation judge B H Loya, who was hearing the Sohrabuddin Sheikh encounter case, and sought response from the Maharashtra government on pleas seeking an independent probe into it.

With Dubai Super Series in focus Sindhu pulls out of Macau Open

With Dubai Super Series in focus Sindhu pulls out of Macau Open

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Saina Nehwal will lead India's charge in the Macau Open Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament which begins in Macau on Tuesday after three-time champion P V Sindhu pulled out of the event to prepare herself for the Dubai Super Series Finals.

Auto Expo 2016: The beauties on Day 2

Auto Expo 2016: The beauties on Day 2

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Triumph motorcycles India launched its next generation of Bonneville motorcycles. Take a look!

Cash-at-judge's door scam: Charges framed against Nirmal Yadav

Cash-at-judge's door scam: Charges framed against Nirmal Yadav

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Former Punjab and Haryana high court Judge Nirmal Yadav faces trial in the infamous 2008 cash-at-judge's door scam after a special CBI court in Chandigarh on Saturday framed charges against her in the case.

Unwell Saina pulls out of Syed Modi badminton tournament

Unwell Saina pulls out of Syed Modi badminton tournament

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

Still recovering from a foot injury and a recurring fever, defending champion Saina Nehwal has pulled out of the women's singles competition at the Syed Modi Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament in Lucknow.

First round matches are always tricky: Saina

First round matches are always tricky: Saina

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

London Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal said that unheralded Brazilian opponent Vicente Lohaynny "surprised her" as the first round at major events are always "tricky and difficult to play".

Dental problems? Blame your hormones, ladies

Dental problems? Blame your hormones, ladies

Rediff.com23 May 2017

The increased levels of female hormones can cause dental problems, warns Lt Gen Dr Vimal Arora.

Saina says she was not fully fit in Hong Kong and Macau

Saina says she was not fully fit in Hong Kong and Macau

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal, who has been on a comeback trail after undergoing a surgery on her right knee, said that she was not fully fit in her last two tournaments but played in them as she wanted to test herself against top players in that physical condition. Former world number one Saina lost in the quarterfinals in Hong Kong Open Super Series and Macau Open Grand Prix Gold tournaments after her surgery. "I am recovering well, I played two tournaments and reached quarterfinals and that was just the starting. I would say after the rehabilitation, I just played for 2-3 weeks and I just wanted to test myself how good I am at that stage and although I knew I was not 100 per cent fit, I wanted to come back and play with highest level players," Saina told PTI.

Sohrabuddin case: Rajasthan ex-minister gets anticipatory bail

Sohrabuddin case: Rajasthan ex-minister gets anticipatory bail

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

A special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Mumbai on Friday granted anticipatory bail to former Rajasthan Home Minister Gulabchand Kataria and three others who were charge sheeted in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter killing case.

Battle hots up between Triumph Motorcycles and Royal Enfield

Battle hots up between Triumph Motorcycles and Royal Enfield

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

Triumph's portfolio includes high-powered bikes such as the Daytona 200, Rocket III, SuperSports Daytona 675R and Tiger 800, apart from its iconic Bonneville family.

Waves of global protectionism may nix 'Make in India' dream

Waves of global protectionism may nix 'Make in India' dream

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Saudi Arabia is insisting on 'In Kingdom' total value-addition requirements

Why Vasundhara Raje refused to share stage with Modi in Rajasthan?

Why Vasundhara Raje refused to share stage with Modi in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

Among political party big-wigs who have held rallies in Rajasthan, Bhartiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi has done it the maximum number of times.

New NPA resolution plan finds few takers among bankers

New NPA resolution plan finds few takers among bankers

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Rather, the existing ones should be implemented speedily to clean up the mess.

Review: Demonte Colony is a gripping tale of horror

Review: Demonte Colony is a gripping tale of horror

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Demonte Colony is a crisply written, well executed horror thriller that will keep you glued to the screen.

Asian Games: Heartbreak for Saina, Kashyap

Asian Games: Heartbreak for Saina, Kashyap

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

In a shock for Indian fans, star shuttlers Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap fell by the wayside after losing their respective singles matches at the 17th Asian Games on Friday.

Experts put their heads together on Plan Panel's new avatar

Experts put their heads together on Plan Panel's new avatar

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Suggestions made by the different experts have been noted and would be forwarded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Merc hit-and-run: Teen challenges JJB order to try him as adult

Merc hit-and-run: Teen challenges JJB order to try him as adult

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The appeal would come up for hearing on Friday before Additional Sessions Judge Vimal Kumar Yadav.

Akshaya Tritiya leaves real estate firms idling by

Akshaya Tritiya leaves real estate firms idling by

Rediff.com14 May 2013

Developers and consultants said even buyers have not been showing much enthusiasm in booking properties, due to high prices and the overall lacklustre economic environment.

What shares should you invest in if you had Rs 5 lakh?

What shares should you invest in if you had Rs 5 lakh?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers' queries on stocks they own or want to buy.

Mumbai realtors seek early green clearance

Mumbai realtors seek early green clearance

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

However, the realty players will have to pursue their long-pending demands with the state government for abolition of the Urban Land Ceiling Act, speedy approvals to expedite redevelopment of Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority buildings, development of cluster development, rental and affordable housing.

CBI arrests 2 top officers for graft

CBI arrests 2 top officers for graft

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

B L Agrawal, a principal secretary in the Chhattisgarh government, was arrested for allegedly bribing people to help him wriggle out of corruption cases pending against him, while J P Singh, a former joint director of in Enforcement Directorate, was held for accepting illegal gratification to favour the accused in the Indian Premiere League betting scam.

Narendra Modi's Jaipur rally faces burqa, skull cap row

Narendra Modi's Jaipur rally faces burqa, skull cap row

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Narendra Modi's Jaipur rally on Tuesday courted controversy over a purported direction by the Bharatiya Janata Party -- asking Muslims to come dressed in skull caps and burqas -- as critics questioned the motive behind the "dress code".

Ponty case: Murder charge dropped against 21, trial from Mar 28

Ponty case: Murder charge dropped against 21, trial from Mar 28

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

A Delhi court will commence trial from March 28 against 21 accused, including sacked Uttarakhand minorities panel chief Sukhdev Singh Namdhari, in the shootoutcase involving liquor baron Ponty Chadha and his younger brother Hardeep at a farmhouse in 2012.

His company has been saving the planet for 29 years

His company has been saving the planet for 29 years

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Ved Prakash who has been working in the field of recyclable raw materials for 29 years aims to 'create value' every day.

Meet Bandicoot, the robot

Meet Bandicoot, the robot

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

How robots may eradicate manual scavenging in India.

Mizoram thrash Railways 3-0 to win Santosh Trophy

Mizoram thrash Railways 3-0 to win Santosh Trophy

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

Mizoram blanked Railways 3-0 in a one-sided final of the 68th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy in Siliguri.

Pleas on Loya's death serious but don't cast aspersions: SC

Pleas on Loya's death serious but don't cast aspersions: SC

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The apex court also asked to see "all documents" in the Loya death case.

BJP's 'small issues' in Rajasthan: Angry workers, upset veterans, miffed Rajputs

BJP's 'small issues' in Rajasthan: Angry workers, upset veterans, miffed Rajputs

Rediff.com23 Mar 2014

After the denial of ticket to Jaswant Singh, a member of the Rajput community and a former Union minister, BJP cadres and members of the community across Rajasthan are incensed, says Shahnawaz Akhtar

RLD supporters, police clash in Muradnagar over Ajit Singh's eviction

RLD supporters, police clash in Muradnagar over Ajit Singh's eviction

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Ajit Singh's supporters on Thursday clashed with the police over the move to evict him from the government residence in Delhi even as the Centre rejected his demand that the house be converted into a memorial to his father, former Prime Minister Charan Singh.

Indian shuttlers Rio campaign: Hopes pinned on Saina Nehwal

Indian shuttlers Rio campaign: Hopes pinned on Saina Nehwal

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Four years after a bronze at London Games made her the toast of the nation, Saina Nehwal will once again carry a billion hopes when she along with the other six shuttlers, including doubles exponent Jwala Gutta, begin their campaign at the Rio Olympics, in Rio de Janeiro, on Thursday.

Prithviraj: Acting is an unforgiving job

Prithviraj: Acting is an unforgiving job

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Malayalam star Prithviraj talks about the changing times in Malayalam cinema.

Vandana Maurya's story: From a biotech researcher to a social worker

Vandana Maurya's story: From a biotech researcher to a social worker

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Vandana has been attempting to bring in radical changes in the unhealthy food habits amongst the tribals.