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Dhyan Chand to be honoured in British Parliament

Dhyan Chand to be honoured in British Parliament

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Indian hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand will be conferred with the 'Bharat Gaurav' Lifetime Achivement Award by NRI orgainsation Sanskriti Yuva Sangstha at the House of Commons inside the British Parliament of July 25.

'The enemy is trying to break the unity among the wrestlers'

'The enemy is trying to break the unity among the wrestlers'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

Vinesh makes public letter to sports ministry amid controversy over Asiad, World Championship trials.

Prez Murmu confers 8 Kirti Chakras, 29 Shaurya Chakras to security personnel

Prez Murmu confers 8 Kirti Chakras, 29 Shaurya Chakras to security personnel

Rediff.com9 May 2023

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred eight Kirti Chakras, including five posthumously, to personnel of the Army and paramilitary and police forces for displaying indomitable courage and extraordinary valour in the line of duty.

Three held over Patna molestation case

Three held over Patna molestation case

Rediff.com25 Jul 2009

Three persons were on Saturday arrested in connection with the alleged assault and stripping of a young woman by a group of people on the busy Exhibition Road in Patna on Thursday that sparked nation-wide outrage. Police said the arrested persons were Ashok Kumar, owner of the hotel where the woman allegedly engaged in flesh trade stayed, and the hotel manager besides an alleged pimp.

Relief, rescue operations intensified in Joshimath; Modi calls Dhami

Relief, rescue operations intensified in Joshimath; Modi calls Dhami

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Officials said 13 more families living in houses with huge cracks were moved by the administration to safe locations on Sunday.

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 30

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 30

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Saturday, September 30.

Kahlon best among Indians on day one

Kahlon best among Indians on day one

Rediff.com1 Sep 2005

The Chandigarh golfer had a good round of three-under 69 to be tied 11th on the first day of the Volkswagen Masters China.

Uncle Paras rebuffs Chirag Paswan's claim on Hajipur seat

Uncle Paras rebuffs Chirag Paswan's claim on Hajipur seat

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Union minister Pashupati Kumar Paras on Saturday said he will contest the next Lok Sabha polls from Hajipur, rebuffing his nephew Chirag Paswan who has staked claim on late father Ram Vilas Paswan's constituency.

Chowrasia wins Tata Open title

Chowrasia wins Tata Open title

Rediff.com21 Dec 2003

Trailing by a stroke on the last hole, Chowrasia made an amazing putt to tie with Ashok Kumar and won on the first play-off hole.

Chowrasia snatches lead

Chowrasia snatches lead

Rediff.com12 Dec 2003

The Kolkata pro played a sizzling round of six-under 66 to lead nearest rivals Ashok Kumar and Gagan Verma by four strokes in the NGC Open 2003

Two killed, 5 injured in Gulmarg grenade attack

Two killed, 5 injured in Gulmarg grenade attack

Rediff.com20 Jul 2008

Police said militants lobbed a grenade at the bus stand in the Gulmarg health resort which exploded causing injuries to six persons.

The Lady Who Will Lead IAF Contingent

The Lady Who Will Lead IAF Contingent

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Helicopter pilot Squadron Leader Sindhu Reddy will lead the IAF's 144-member all male marching contingent at Thursday's Republic Day Parade.

Arvind Virmani to be new chief economic advisor

Arvind Virmani to be new chief economic advisor

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

The government on Friday appointed noted economist Arvind Virmani as the new chief economic advisor in finance ministry.

'We are ready for ultra mega power plants'

'We are ready for ultra mega power plants'

Rediff.com31 May 2007

Bhel Chairman and Managing Director Ashok Kumar Puri tells Business Standard that the problem lies in the balance-of-plant equipment rather than in the boiler-turbine-generator sets which the company manufactures.

UK favours permanent UNSC seat for India

UK favours permanent UNSC seat for India

Rediff.com27 Mar 2008

"Our mission in New York (at the UN headquarters) is trying to break the long-standing deadlock over reform, and we will continue with our efforts to persuade Governments that India should have a permanent seat on the Security Council -- alongside Brazil, Japan and Germany, and that there should be representation from Africa," Minister for the Middle East Kim Howells told Labour lawmaker Ashok Kumar in the House of Commons in London on Wednesday.

U'khand glacier burst: 1 more body recovered, toll mounts to 37

U'khand glacier burst: 1 more body recovered, toll mounts to 37

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Uttarakhand Director-General of Police Ashok Kumar informed that 168 people are still missing following the glacier burst.

Steady Bhullar leaps into lead

Steady Bhullar leaps into lead

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Gaganjeet Bhullar did what has become his habit these days and brought home his second successive round of four-under 68 to grab the halfway lead in the DLF Masters golf tournament in Gurgaon on Friday.

Kharge rejigs CWC; Tharoor, Sharma, Wasnik of G23, Pilot part of new team

Kharge rejigs CWC; Tharoor, Sharma, Wasnik of G23, Pilot part of new team

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

While 39 members of the all-important panel are general members, it has 32 permanent invitees, including some in-charges of state and 13 special invitees.

Yusuf Ali grabs the lead

Yusuf Ali grabs the lead

Rediff.com3 Sep 2003

The Kolkata pro shot a three-under par 67 to lead the field after the opening round in the Hyundai Open.\n\n

Last body recovered from Nepal plane crash site

Last body recovered from Nepal plane crash site

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Now it is confirmed that all 22 people, including four Indian nationals and three crew members, have been killed in the tragedy.

More regional parties may join INDIA in Mumbai meet

More regional parties may join INDIA in Mumbai meet

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Ahead of the Mumbai meeting, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday said that a few more political parties were likely to join the opposition INDIA during its upcoming meeting.

Nepal plane crash: Pilot's mobile signals may help locate accident site

Nepal plane crash: Pilot's mobile signals may help locate accident site

Rediff.com29 May 2022

The missing plane could possibly be located on Monday after Nepal Telecom tracked down the cellphone of the airplane's pilot Captain Prabhakar Ghimire through the Global Positioning System network.

Wishes pour in as PM Modi turns 73

Wishes pour in as PM Modi turns 73

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

The prime minister will be part of the launch of several development initiatives on his birthday.

Indian tunes to set mood at 'Beating Retreat' ceremony

Indian tunes to set mood at 'Beating Retreat' ceremony

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

The ceremony held on January 29 every year marks the culmination of the four-day-long Republic Day celebrations.

The new face of Hyundai India

The new face of Hyundai India

Rediff.com27 Oct 2007

Ashok Kumar Jha will step into a role that BVR Subbu, a powerful and seasoned corporate campaigner, had demitted over a year ago.

Man held for Ajmer blast

Man held for Ajmer blast

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

The Rajasthan police have taken into custody a man from Chanda village here for interrogation in connection with the October 11 bomb blast at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti in Ajmer, the police said.

Bihar: 20 feared drowned in boat mishap

Bihar: 20 feared drowned in boat mishap

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

The mishap occurred when the boat was ferrying people from Patwaria Ghat to Darbe Bhador area on the other side of the river. It was caught in the swirling current and capsized immediately.

So far, it's not Tharoor vs Gehlot, but Tharoor vs ...

So far, it's not Tharoor vs Gehlot, but Tharoor vs ...

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Nomination forms for the post of Congress president poll have been collected by Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor and All India Congress Committee (AICC) treasurer Pawan Bansal, but Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has not done so yet, the party's central election authority chairman Madhusudan Mistry said on Tuesday.

Manipur: Army jawan kills officer

Manipur: Army jawan kills officer

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

A Major of the 10th Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry posted at interior Montuk area in Manipur bordering Myanmar was shot dead by havildar Ashok Kumar inside his room in the base camp of the Army unit on Tuesday evening, according to defence sources.

Techies develop smart fatigues for Indian soldiers

Techies develop smart fatigues for Indian soldiers

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

The device has been sent to the Defence Research and Development Organisation for approval and supply to the armed forces.

Three tie for Singhania Open lead

Three tie for Singhania Open lead

Rediff.com18 Feb 2004

The trio of Mukesh Kumar, Ashok Kumar and Jumman were sitting pretty atop the leader-board with identical cards of 69 on day one.

Respite from rain after 2 days: Nainital tourists venture out

Respite from rain after 2 days: Nainital tourists venture out

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The Kumaon region, under which Nainital falls, has been the worst hit by the rains which began Sunday night, killing at least 46 people in the state as houses collapsed and bridges were washed away by swollen rivers.

West Bengal: Maoists loot Rs 84 lakh from bank

West Bengal: Maoists loot Rs 84 lakh from bank

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

Suspected armed Maoists on Wednesday looted over Rs 84 lakh from a branch of the Punjab National Bank in Purulia. Superintendent of Police Ashok Kumar Prasad said eight motorcycle-borne miscreants came to the bank. While two of them stood guard outside, the others entered the bank situated in the heart of the town.

Meghna Naidu, deglamorised

Meghna Naidu, deglamorised

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

The actress stars in Rivaaz, a film on prostitution.

Top golfers for season opener

Top golfers for season opener

Rediff.com5 Jan 2004

SSP Chowrasia will be looking to defend his crown in the Hero Honda Open West which commences on Tuesday.

'Basuda always wanted to capture life as it is'

'Basuda always wanted to capture life as it is'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'Basuda hardly spoke, but he had a sense of humour and that showed in his films.'

Trafficking case: Notices re-issued to MPs

Trafficking case: Notices re-issued to MPs

Rediff.com12 May 2007

The lawmakers -- Ramswarup Koli (BJP) and Mohammad Tahir Khan, Ashok Kumar Rawat and Mitrasen Yadav (all BSP) -- have been asked to appear before the police by May 14.

31 ministers join Nitish govt, RJD gets lion's share

31 ministers join Nitish govt, RJD gets lion's share

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The new cabinet, predictably, has a sizeable number of Yadavs and Muslims, though members of other sections of the society also find a place.

Pradhyumn murder: Conductor reaches home, family narrates tale of torture

Pradhyumn murder: Conductor reaches home, family narrates tale of torture

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

The family also alleged that he was forced to put the child in the car and when his shirt got blood stained, he was asked to wash it.

Two share lead in Hyundai Open

Two share lead in Hyundai Open

Rediff.com4 Sep 2003

Defending champion Mukesh Kumar and Ashok Kumar returned identical cards of four-under 66 each to forge ahead of the rest of the field on day 2.