News for 'Akhil'

FoFs May Be Perfect Fit for DIY Investors

FoFs May Be Perfect Fit for DIY Investors

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

'By investing in a basket of funds, FoFs can help minimise the impact of underperforming funds, thus reducing overall investment risk.'

MFs Boom Despite Market Volatility

MFs Boom Despite Market Volatility

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Mutual Fund inflows in FY25 have already reached two-thirds of the total inflows seen in the entire FY24, with net inflows standing at Rs 1.3 trillion.

Telangana's saffron firebrand makes it as Union minister

Telangana's saffron firebrand makes it as Union minister

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Bandi Sanjay Kumar, who took oath as minister in the Narendra Modi cabinet on Sunday, weathered political storms and intra-party bickering before he could successfully establish himself as a firebrand BJP leader in Telangana.

Akhil out for six weeks with wrist injury

Akhil out for six weeks with wrist injury

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

The wrist injury that led to his early exit from the World Championships in Italy is likely to keep Olympian boxer Akhil Kumar out of action for at least six to eight weeks.

ISSF Qualifiers: Maheshwari stays in hunt for Olympic spot

ISSF Qualifiers: Maheshwari stays in hunt for Olympic spot

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Sift races ahead on road to Paris

Akhil back to bantam weight catagory

Akhil back to bantam weight catagory

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

The rejigging of weight categories by AIBA brings Akhil Kumar back to bantam weight but the transition that now pits him against his own protege Jitender Kumar is hardly a concern for the injury-ravaged Olympian, who says he is ready to fight for his place.

Vijender, Jitender want to win it for Akhil

Vijender, Jitender want to win it for Akhil

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

Akhil Kumar's wound may never heal but fellow pugilists Vijender and Jitender believe they can at least ease it it by winning their quarterfinal bouts on Wednesday.

The Legend Returns: Jawa 42 FJ Launch

The Legend Returns: Jawa 42 FJ Launch

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

The Jawa 42 FJ 350 cc was launched at a surprising price of 199,142 ex-showroom Delhi, reports a nostalgic Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

Vijender, Akhil return to the ring

Vijender, Akhil return to the ring

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

Vijender Singh, Akhil Kumar and Jitender Kumar will return to the ring when the national camp kicks off in Patiala from October 1.

SC quotes Sholay dialogue, keeps Arun Gawli behind bars

SC quotes Sholay dialogue, keeps Arun Gawli behind bars

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Quoting a dialogue on the villain Gabbar Singh from the Hindi blockbuster Sholay, the Supreme Court on Wednesday "confirmed" its earlier order staying the premature release of gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli who is serving life imprisonment in a murder case.

Will You See Anyone Cuter Than Sakshi Today?

Will You See Anyone Cuter Than Sakshi Today?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Sakshi Vaidya believes a sari is 'a piece of art' that 'just can't look ugly on any woman'.

20 coaches of Sabarmati Express derail in UP, sabotage suspected

20 coaches of Sabarmati Express derail in UP, sabotage suspected

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Twenty coaches of the Ahmedabad-bound Sabarmati Express passenger train derailed near Govindpuri station in Kanpur early Saturday after the engine hit an 'object placed on the track'.

How Modi Has Been Cut To Size

How Modi Has Been Cut To Size

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

In the event of the BJP's poor performance in the assembly polls this year and in early 2025, Modi's hold will get further weakened because he will no longer remain the invincible electoral persona tightly controlling the machine at his disposal, asserts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Akhil enters semis, assured of a medal

Akhil enters semis, assured of a medal

Rediff.com11 May 2011

Indian boxer Akhil Kumar out-punched Nauru's Maakal Dj to enter the semifinals and assure himself of at least a bronze medal at the Arafura Games in Darwin, Australia on Wednesday.

Prof accused of 'promoting Islam', MP varsity begins probe

Prof accused of 'promoting Islam', MP varsity begins probe

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

A university in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh has set up a probe panel following complaints of some students that a professor was propagating Islam and harassing Hindu students, a senior varsity official said on Monday.

Akhil Gupta to step down from Blackstone India daily ops

Akhil Gupta to step down from Blackstone India daily ops

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

Global private equity major Blackstone today said Akhil Gupta, who founded and led its operations in India for eight years, will step into a non-executive role.

CBI quizzes RG Kar ex-principal for 6th day; ED probe sought against him

CBI quizzes RG Kar ex-principal for 6th day; ED probe sought against him

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Although no fresh arrests were reported in the case, the Central Bureau of Investigation continued with its questioning of top officials of the RG Kar Hospital.

Cyclone Remal makes landfall: Over 1 lakh evacuated; rail, air, road traffic hit

Cyclone Remal makes landfall: Over 1 lakh evacuated; rail, air, road traffic hit

Rediff.com27 May 2024

As severe cyclonic storm 'Remal' initiated its landfall process between the coasts of Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal on Sunday evening, authorities took swift action, evacuating over 1 lakh people from vulnerable areas of the state to safety.

Akhil strikes gold on CWG debut

Akhil strikes gold on CWG debut

Rediff.com25 Mar 2006

The Indian claimed Bantamweight gold by beating Louis Richard Bruno Julie of Mauritius

Rajnath Singh: A constant feature of Modi cabinets

Rajnath Singh: A constant feature of Modi cabinets

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

A strategist and a quintessential political leader with grassroots connect, Rajnath Singh is credited with expanding the Bharatiya Janata Party's organisational network in the Hindi heartland state of Uttar Pradesh in the 1990s and the subsequent decades.

Cong councillor arrested for attack on Akhil Gogoi

Cong councillor arrested for attack on Akhil Gogoi

Rediff.com7 Jul 2012

A Congress councillor was arrested in connection with the attack on Right To Information activist and Team Anna member Akhil Gogoi while search was on for five others allegedly involved in the assault.

Doctors refuse to call off stir despite SC intervention

Doctors refuse to call off stir despite SC intervention

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

The protest continued even as the Supreme Court intervened in the matter and constituted a 10-member National Task Force to formulate a protocol for ensuring the safety and security of doctors and other healthcare professionals.

RTI activist, Team Anna member Akhil Gogoi attacked

RTI activist, Team Anna member Akhil Gogoi attacked

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

Right To Information activist and Team Anna member Akhil Gogoi was attacked and critically injured by suspected youth Congress activists in Assam's Nalbari district on Friday.

JP Nadda makes a comeback in Modi 3.0

JP Nadda makes a comeback in Modi 3.0

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Nadda enjoys warm relations with Modi, who was for a long time in charge of the party's affairs in Himachal Pradesh.

Muslims denounce Neha murder accused, observe bandh

Muslims denounce Neha murder accused, observe bandh

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Shops owned by Muslims were shut for half a day in solidarity with the family of Hiremath and to condemn the dastardly act that shook the twin city of Hubballi-Dharwad.

World Cup: Akhil, Jitender, Lakra win bronze

World Cup: Akhil, Jitender, Lakra win bronze

Rediff.com13 Dec 2008

Akhil Kumar (54kg) fought hard but fell short of luck, losing on count-back to Olympic silver medallist Yankiel Leon Alarcon in the semifinals to settle for a bronze medal -- along with Jitender Kumar (51kg) and A L Lakra (57kg) -- at the AIBA Boxing World Cup in Moscow on Saturday.

Akhil romps into boxing World Cup semis

Akhil romps into boxing World Cup semis

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

Akhil Kumar gave India a resounding start at the inaugural AIBA boxing World Cup, out-punching Germany's Marcel Schneider 15-6 to enter the bantamweight semi-finals and assure himself a medal, in Moscow on Wednesday. The 27-year-old Indian will be up against Beijing Olympics silver medallist Yankiel Leon Alarcon of Cuba in the next round on December 13.

'Akhil's heart was thumping away like a Mahindra tractor'

'Akhil's heart was thumping away like a Mahindra tractor'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

We bring you an exclusive extract from Atulya Mahajan's book Amreekandesi: Masters of America.

Vijender, Akhil make team for World C'ships

Vijender, Akhil make team for World C'ships

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

Rookie L Devendro Singh was the surprise pick while established names such as Vijender Singh and Akhil Kumar expectedly fetched a berth in a 10-member Indian boxing team announced on Thursday for the World Championships in Azerbaijan next month.

RTI activist Akhil Gogoi's arrest fuels protests in Assam

RTI activist Akhil Gogoi's arrest fuels protests in Assam

Rediff.com2 Mar 2014

Right To Information activist and President of Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti Akhil Gogoi was arrested on Sunday in connection with the self-immolation of an activist last week, triggering widespread protest in Assam.

Akhil stuns Olympic silver medallist, bags gold

Akhil stuns Olympic silver medallist, bags gold

Rediff.com2 Feb 2008

Akhil Kumar out-punched Olympic silver medallist Worapoj Pitchkoom to complete an all-conquering run at the Asian Olympic Qualifiers by clinching India's lone gold medal and being adjudged the best boxer of the meet in Bangkok on Saturday.

Akhil in semis of Asian Boxing Championships

Akhil in semis of Asian Boxing Championships

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Akhil Kumar and three of his compatriots entered the semi-finals of the Asian Boxing Championships at Ulan Bator in Mongolia on Wednesday.

Akhil Kumar waiting for CWG gold pot

Akhil Kumar waiting for CWG gold pot

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

The Indian boxer is trying to get his hands on a million rupees the government promised him for winning Commonwealth gold in 2006.

Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Sheoran shoots gold, Tomar silver in 1-2 for India

Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Sheoran shoots gold, Tomar silver in 1-2 for India

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

The duo of Sheoran and Tomar combined with Swapnil Kusale to also win the team gold medal in the same event ahead of Chinese and South Korean teams.

Vijender, Akhil back in action at Arafura Games

Vijender, Akhil back in action at Arafura Games

Rediff.com5 May 2011

Five months after winning a gold medal at the Asian Games, Vijender Singh is back in action in a higher weight category to spearhead India's boxing challenge at the Arafura Games in Darwin.

Why is Akhil Sharma scared of ghosts?

Why is Akhil Sharma scared of ghosts?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

One of Granta's 21 Best Young American Novelists makes an unusual confession.

Should You Invest In Gilt Funds?

Should You Invest In Gilt Funds?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

By taking the mutual fund route, investors can take exposure to gilts with small amounts. Over a decade or more, returns from these funds tend to be sound.

An hour before being named CM, Bhajan Lal Sharma sat in the last row

An hour before being named CM, Bhajan Lal Sharma sat in the last row

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

A group photo taken at the Bharatiya Janata Party office in Jaipur ahead of Tuesday's legislature party meeting showed Bhajan Lal Sharma in the very last row.

CWG: Vijender scores knock-out; Akhil bows out

CWG: Vijender scores knock-out; Akhil bows out

Rediff.com10 Oct 2010

Vijender Singh (75kg) took just over a minute to pull off an intimidating knock-out win and assure himself of a second successive Commonwealth Games medal. However, it was curtains for defending champion Akhil Kumar who was beaten by Olympic bronze-medallist Bruno Julie in the boxing quarter-finals of the event in New Delhi on Sunday.