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Neeraj Chopra's advice that helped Sumit Antil win gold....

Neeraj Chopra's advice that helped Sumit Antil win gold....

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Neeraj Chopra not to try anything new during competition worked wonders for Sumit Antil who heeded to the superstar javelin thrower's advice to win back-to-back gold

Minor setback, says coach as Divyansh undergoes emotional roller-coaster

Minor setback, says coach as Divyansh undergoes emotional roller-coaster

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Divyansh Singh Panwar would have gone through an entire gamut of emotions in the last two days of the Asian Games in Hangzhou.

Cairo World Cup: Akhil Sheoran bags bronze on final day

Cairo World Cup: Akhil Sheoran bags bronze on final day

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Paris Olympic quota winner Akhil Sheoran won his second career individual ISSF World Cup stage medal, clinching the men's 50m rifle 3 positions bronze in Cairo on Wednesday.

Shooter Shriyanka wins Paris Olympics quota

Shooter Shriyanka wins Paris Olympics quota

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Shriyanka Sadangi grabbed India's 13th Paris Olympics quota when she finished fourth in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions event at the Asian Shooting Championship.

Republic Day: Govt names defence personnel for honorary commissions

Republic Day: Govt names defence personnel for honorary commissions

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Several Indian Army personnel, including those from the Armoured Corps, Regiment of Artillery, and other units, will be awarded honorary commissions to the rank of Honorary Captain or Honorary Lieutenant ahead of Republic Day 2025. The Ministry of Defence released a draft gazette containing the names of those who will be receiving the honor. This prestigious award recognizes their contributions to the military and signifies their elevation to a higher rank.

Shooter Sift Kaur's stunning comeback wins her World Cup gold

Shooter Sift Kaur's stunning comeback wins her World Cup gold

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Indian shooter Sift Kaur Samra won her first individual ISSF World Cup gold in the women's 50m rifle 3-positions final, while Esha Singh bagged a second individual World Cup silver in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

SEE: Modi-Shah versus Gandhi siblings in LS debate

SEE: Modi-Shah versus Gandhi siblings in LS debate

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

The highlight of Tuesday's debate on Operation Sindoor was the speech by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the rebuttal by Congress's Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi coming a close second.

ISSF Worlds: Sheoran secures India's fifth Olympic quota

ISSF Worlds: Sheoran secures India's fifth Olympic quota

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

India's Akhil Sheoran secured the country's fifth Paris Olympics quota in shooting after winning the bronze medal in men's rifle 3-position competition at the ISSF World Championships in Baku on Sunday.

Asian Para Games: India bag 17 medals, including 3 gold

Asian Para Games: India bag 17 medals, including 3 gold

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Prachi Yadav became the first Indian to win a para canoe gold in the Asian Para Games.

World University Games: Indian archers sign off with best haul

World University Games: Indian archers sign off with best haul

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Saini, who had won the compound mixed team gold with Pragati, made amends in the bronze place playoff, when he beat Frenchman Victor Bouleau 148-146 to sign off with three medals (one gold, two bronze).

Rajput wins silver in ISSF World Cup

Rajput wins silver in ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Ace shooter Sanjeev Rajput clinched the silver medal in the men's 50-metre rifle 3 position event at the ISSF World Cup in Baku, Ajerbaijan, on Tuesday. The Indian marksman scored 456.9 to win the silver medal in the last World Cup before the Rio Olympic Games.

'Came here thinking I'll learn things; not with an aim to win medals'

'Came here thinking I'll learn things; not with an aim to win medals'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Eating 'tasteless' supplements, undergoing breathing exercises and yoga is not something a teenager would love to do daily but that is the routine of shooter Ramita Jindal who has emerged as a star for India in the Asian Games.

Jai Hind Ki Sena!

Jai Hind Ki Sena!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Every Indian must visit the National War Memorial in Delhi where every soldier who made the supreme sacrifice for the Motherland is remembered in gold letters.

International Women's Day: Meet these champions!

International Women's Day: Meet these champions!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

As we celebrate International Women's day on March 8, meet the Indian sportswomen who have made the nation proud with their superlative performances in the sporting arena.

ISSF World Cup: Gritty Samra clinches bronze; Anjum fails to impress

ISSF World Cup: Gritty Samra clinches bronze; Anjum fails to impress

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

On the penultimate day of the ISSF World Cup, India's upcoming shooter Sift Kaur Samra clinched the 50m Rifle 3P bronze in Bhopal.

India target best-ever medal haul at Paris Olympics

India target best-ever medal haul at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Three years ago, India returned from Tokyo with seven medals, and it is only natural that a double-digit performance is now desired in Paris.

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 3, 2024

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 3, 2024

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

A summary of India's athletes' showing at the Paris Paralympics on Tuesday.

ISSF Worlds: India ends campaign with best-ever performance

ISSF Worlds: India ends campaign with best-ever performance

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

India also bagged three 2024 Paris Olympic quotas while they had won two Tokyo Games quota places from the Changwon worlds.

14-year-old Desinghu makes splash with hat-trick of gold!

14-year-old Desinghu makes splash with hat-trick of gold!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

At the brand new Trishul Shooting Range in Dehradun, Haryana's Asian Games bronze medallist shooter Ramita Jindal turned in a world class performance to top the qualification round in the women's 10m air rifle event.

Historic bronze for shooter Swapnil Kusale in Paris

Historic bronze for shooter Swapnil Kusale in Paris

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Swapnil Kusale fought his way back to win the bronze in his very first appearance at the Olympic Games.

Saurabh-Manu win gold in 10m air pistol mixed event

Saurabh-Manu win gold in 10m air pistol mixed event

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

The Indian pair shot a total of 483.5 to finish on top of the podium at the ISSF World Cup.

Vijayveer wins his third gold at Junior Shooting World Cup

Vijayveer wins his third gold at Junior Shooting World Cup

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Vijayveer Sidhu picked up his third gold medal of the ongoing ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany, combining with Rajkanwar Singh Sandhu and Adarsh Singh to clinch the men's 25m pistol event.

Asian Airgun meet: India win 1 gold, 2 silver on Day 2

Asian Airgun meet: India win 1 gold, 2 silver on Day 2

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

India's shooters clinched a gold and two silver medals on Thursday, the second day of competition, to remain on top of the standings in the 12th Asian Airgun Championships, in Taoyuan, Taipei. Ravi Kumar and Elavenil Valarivan won silver in the senior 10 metres air rifle mixed team event while it was a 1-2 for India in the corresponding junior event on yet another profitable day.

Indian shooters make a clean sweep of gold medals

Indian shooters make a clean sweep of gold medals

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

India have won 12 out of 14 gold medals so far

EPL PIX: Arsenal edge Newcastle; Forest keep hopes alive

EPL PIX: Arsenal edge Newcastle; Forest keep hopes alive

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Arsenal snapped a season-long jinx against Newcastle United with a nervy 1-0 win in their last Premier League home game on Sunday.

India's shooting campaign comes to a halt after Narang, Chain fail to progress

India's shooting campaign comes to a halt after Narang, Chain fail to progress

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

Rifle shooters Gagan Narang and Chain Singh failed to progress to the finals of the men's rifle 3-position to crash out of the competition and end India's shooting campaign at the Rio Olympic Games on Sunday.

Paralympics: Lekhara fails to qualify for final; swimmer Jadhav disqualified

Paralympics: Lekhara fails to qualify for final; swimmer Jadhav disqualified

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Shooter Avani Lekhara crashed out in the qualification round of the mixed 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1 event at the Tokyo Games on Wednesday.

Inspired by Bindra, Avani makes history at Paralympics

Inspired by Bindra, Avani makes history at Paralympics

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

'...when I read Abhinav Bindra Sir's autobiography, it really inspired me, because he gave his 100 per cent to what he did and he won India's first individual gold medal.'

ISSF Worlds: Bronze for junior shooters, seniors misfire

ISSF Worlds: Bronze for junior shooters, seniors misfire

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

India now have three gold, three silver and three bronze medals after four days of competition.

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on August 31, 2024

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on August 31, 2024

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Para shooter Rubina Francis lights up India's day with bronze at Paris Paralympics on Saturday.

India at the Asian Games - Day 1

India at the Asian Games - Day 1

Rediff.com3 Dec 2006

It was at the shooting ranges that India opened its account in the medal tally, winning a bronze in the team events of the men's and women's 10m Air Rifle competition.

'Disgusting To See Bangladeshis Turning Backs On India'

'Disgusting To See Bangladeshis Turning Backs On India'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'The present generation, either due to historical amnesia or political propaganda, has been fed a narrative that paints India as an adversary rather than an ally.'

Landour Longings

Landour Longings

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

When in Landour, discovers Supriya Newar, one of the most important things to do and that too in large measures, is to do nothing at all.

Shooting: India's best ever showing at World Cup

Shooting: India's best ever showing at World Cup

Rediff.com30 May 2019

India produced their best ever show at the ISSF World Cup after sweeping both the mixed team titles on Thursday for a total tally of five gold medals in Munich.

Indian shooters eye Olympic glory

Indian shooters eye Olympic glory

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

All of the 15 shooters are capable of winning medals, but few are seen as sure shot to secure podium finishes

Para Asian Games: Indians shine with 4 golds on Day 1

Para Asian Games: Indians shine with 4 golds on Day 1

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

India swept all the three medals in men's high jump T63 and men's club throw F51 events

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 2, 2024

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 2, 2024

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Paralympics, in Paris, on Monday, September 2.

Attack on IAF convoy: Several held, hunt on for terrorists

Attack on IAF convoy: Several held, hunt on for terrorists

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Additional Director General of Police, Jammu, Anand Jain and senior officers of the Army and intelligence agencies visited the ambush spot in the Surankote area. The Army also conducted aerial surveillance using a helicopter, they said.

PIX: Manchester derby ends in drab draw; Liverpool lose

PIX: Manchester derby ends in drab draw; Liverpool lose

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday.

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.