News for 'Batra'

'Linking Aadhar With Voter ID Is Very Dangerous'

'Linking Aadhar With Voter ID Is Very Dangerous'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'The protection of secrecy and anonymity gets lost with this linking.'

Pooja Batra wows us with her yoga skills

Pooja Batra wows us with her yoga skills

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

According to Pooja, 'Yoga is so much more than a magic bullet.'

Pooja Batra takes yoga places!

Pooja Batra takes yoga places!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Have *you* tried yoga the Pooja Batra way?

Ethnic Suits Shaandaar Shibani

Ethnic Suits Shaandaar Shibani

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Autumnal colours are also Indian bridal shades and how splendid are lehengas that blend these hues together.

IOA and FIH chief Batra elected IOC member

IOA and FIH chief Batra elected IOC member

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra was elected a member of the International Olympic Committee, on Wednesday. Batra was elected to the prestigious seat during the IOC Session in Lausanne as one of the 10 new members, after garnering 58 votes and four against.

US top court to hear Tahawwur Rana's new plea against extradition

US top court to hear Tahawwur Rana's new plea against extradition

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has renewed his application to the US Supreme Court seeking a stay of his extradition to India. The Supreme Court will hear the application next month. Rana, currently detained in Los Angeles, claims his extradition would violate US law and expose him to torture in India due to his health and Muslim background. The US government has denied these claims and authorized his surrender to India, citing the Extradition Treaty between the two countries. The Supreme Court's decision will determine if Rana will face justice in India or remain in the United States.

Review: Test Tests Your Patience

Review: Test Tests Your Patience

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

With a better script, Test could have been a compelling relationship drama. Instead, it only tests your patience, complains Mayur Sanap.

Messi's India return set to break records

Messi's India return set to break records

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Argentine football legend Lionel Messi will return to India in October to play an exhibition match in Kerala.

'Friend' strangled Haryana Cong worker with mobile charger: Cops

'Friend' strangled Haryana Cong worker with mobile charger: Cops

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Haryana Police have arrested a "friend" of Congress worker Himani Narwal for allegedly strangling her after a fight at her home and later dumping her body in a suitcase. The accused, Sachin, hails from Jhajjar and was arrested in Delhi. Police say he strangled Narwal with a wired mobile phone charger and then took her jewellery, laptop, and ring before dumping her body in a suitcase and fleeing the scene. Narwal's body was found stuffed in a suitcase in Rohtak on Saturday, leading to the formation of a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the murder. Congress party members have expressed grief and demanded justice for Narwal, who was a dedicated party worker and also took part in the Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra.

Will Trump Be Adani's Saviour?

Will Trump Be Adani's Saviour?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

'If the criminal or civil charges are deemed unworthy or defective, Trump's new justice department and SEC can withdraw the criminal and civil cases.'

Oxygen crisis: 12 die in Batra Hospital in Delhi

Oxygen crisis: 12 die in Batra Hospital in Delhi

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Hospitals across the national capital had sent out SOS messages last week about depleting supplies of oxygen.

Manika advances to pre-quarters in WTT Champions Montpellier

Manika advances to pre-quarters in WTT Champions Montpellier

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

India's table tennis star Manika Batra produced a dominant performance to defeat America's Lily Zhang 3-0 to advance into the women's singles pre-quarterfinals of the WTT Champions in Montpellier, France on Wednesday.

Sports Ministry, CGF evade queries on Batra's CWG comment

Sports Ministry, CGF evade queries on Batra's CWG comment

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Batra felt that the level of competition at the CWG is not high and Indian athletes should be better served if they compete at better tournaments.

Manika Batra omitted from India's squad for Asian TT

Manika Batra omitted from India's squad for Asian TT

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Star paddler Manika Batra was left out of the India squad for the Asian Championships, beginning September 28 in Doha, after failing to attend the mandatory national camp in Sonepat.

CWG star Manika Batra recommended for Arjuna

CWG star Manika Batra recommended for Arjuna

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Batra created history in Gold Coast, single-handedly taking India to a maiden team gold before winning a singles gold, another first.

Kriti, Vikrant Win Big At IIFA Digital Awards

Kriti, Vikrant Win Big At IIFA Digital Awards

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

The IIFA Digital Awards were announced on Saturday, March 8, 2025, night in Jaipur. Take the look at the winners.

War within IOA: IOC, FIH reject Mittal's charge of irregularity against Batra

War within IOA: IOC, FIH reject Mittal's charge of irregularity against Batra

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

The International Olympic Committee (IOC), on Friday, cleared Narinder Batra of indulging in any wrongdoing during his election as the IOA president, rejecting the complaint of irregularity filed by the Indian body's vice-President Sudhanshu Mittal.

Angry IOA boss Batra slams national sports federations

Angry IOA boss Batra slams national sports federations

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Indian athletes led the way in providing the Indian Olympic Association their feedback on how to restart national camps amid the coronavirus pandemic but a lot of national federations missed the deadline for submission of response, leaving IOA president Narinder Batra disappointed. On May 5, the IOA, while conceding that the risk of athletes losing motivation in the ongoing lockdown is real, sought their views along with those of coaches and other stakeholders on how to restart outdoor training.

HC seeks Centre's stand on plea by Manika Batra against TTFI

HC seeks Centre's stand on plea by Manika Batra against TTFI

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The Delhi High Court Monday sought the Centre's stand on a petition by Manika Batra, who was left out of the Indian contingent for the upcoming Asian Table Tennis Championships, assailing Table Tennis Federation of India's (TTFI) mandate of compulsory attendance at the National Coaching Camp in order to be selected.

Narinder Batra elected president of International Hockey Federation

Narinder Batra elected president of International Hockey Federation

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

Narinder Batra on Saturday became the first Indian to be elected the President of the International Hockey Federation after he was voted to the top post by an overwhelming margin during the penultimate day of the 45th FIH Congress in Dubai. Batra, who is the president of Hockey India, defeated David Balbirnie of Ireland and Australia's Ken Read to become the 12th FIH President -- the first Asian to grab the post.

Hockey chief Batra elected IOA President unopposed

Hockey chief Batra elected IOA President unopposed

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The 59-year-old Batra is one of the few sports administrators to head a national Olympic committee while heading an important international sports federation.

Mirabai Chanu joins PM Modi's war on obesity

Mirabai Chanu joins PM Modi's war on obesity

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Olympic medallists Manu Bhaker and Mirabai Chanu have joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative to combat obesity, emphasizing the importance of healthy lifestyle choices.

US charges against Adani could lead to arrest warrants: NY attorney

US charges against Adani could lead to arrest warrants: NY attorney

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

With the US filing civil and criminal charges against billionaire Gautam Adani and seven others over a multi-million-dollar bribery scheme, a prominent attorney here has said that the case could escalate significantly, potentially leading to arrest warrants and even extradition attempts. Adani, India's second-richest man, and seven others, including his nephew Sagar Adani, have been charged by the US Department of Justice with paying bribes to unidentified officials of state governments in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha to buy expensive solar power, potentially earning more than $2 billion in profit over 20 years.

TTFI recommends Manika Batra for Khel Ratna

TTFI recommends Manika Batra for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Coaches Jayanta Pushilal and S Raman have been nominated for the Dronacharya honour.

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

On the 25th anniversary of the battle that made his war cry 'Dil Maange More' part of national lore, we republish that feature to salute Captain Batra's ultimate sacrifice for the nation.

Study Abroad: Are US, UK Losing Out To Germany, NZ?

Study Abroad: Are US, UK Losing Out To Germany, NZ?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

With stricter policies dampening the US/UK dream, Germany, Ireland and New Zealand are emerges as new study abroad destinations for Indian students.

Manika's historic run at WTT 2024 ends in quarters

Manika's historic run at WTT 2024 ends in quarters

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Manika Batra is the first Indian player to make it to the top eight of a WTT Champions tournament.

Ultimate TT: Manika stars in Bengaluru's win vs Jaipur

Ultimate TT: Manika stars in Bengaluru's win vs Jaipur

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Star paddler Manika Batra played a crucial part as PBG Bengaluru Smashers defeated Jaipur Patriots 11-4 to take a significant step towards playoff qualification in the IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis tournament on Thursday.

Batra in poll fray

Batra in poll fray

Rediff.com22 May 2005

The IHF senior vice-president announced his candidature for the posts of both president and secretary-general.

TT star Manika Batra targets 2024 Olympics

TT star Manika Batra targets 2024 Olympics

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Manika said she has been working on introducing variations in her style of play.

Sensational Manika Batra wins historic singles gold in TT

Sensational Manika Batra wins historic singles gold in TT

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Manika Batra, on Saturday, won a first ever women's singles table tennis gold for India at the CWG

Adani Charges Test For US Legal System

Adani Charges Test For US Legal System

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

US prosecutors' case against Gautam Adani and others may stumble on the extraterritorial application of American law.

Tahawwur Rana to be extradited today? Multi-agency team in US

Tahawwur Rana to be extradited today? Multi-agency team in US

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

The hugely significant development comes just days after Rana's last-resort attempt to evade extradition to India failed after the US Supreme Court justices denied his application, moving him closer to being handed over to Indian authorities to face justice in the dastardly attacks.

US Supreme Court rejects Tahawwur Rana's plea to stay extradition

US Supreme Court rejects Tahawwur Rana's plea to stay extradition

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

The US Supreme Court has denied the application of Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, seeking a stay on his extradition to India. Rana, currently detained in Los Angeles, had submitted the application after Associate Justice Elena Kagan initially denied it. Despite a renewed appeal, the Supreme Court ultimately rejected the request.

Rare honour for India's TT sensation Manika Batra

Rare honour for India's TT sensation Manika Batra

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

'I would like to thank the Government, the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) and most importantly, my family, who has been there for me and motivated me along this journey'

Australia Visa Changes: What Indian Students Must Know

Australia Visa Changes: What Indian Students Must Know

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Australia's new student visa rules focuses on stricter eligibility, higher financial and English language requirements among others.

WTT Grand Smash: Manika slays world no.14 to march into maiden quarters

WTT Grand Smash: Manika slays world no.14 to march into maiden quarters

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Manika Batra has become the first Indian woman table tennis player to enter the quarterfinals of an elite WTT event following her victory over world number 14 Nina Mittelham at the Grand Smash event in Jeddah.

Newly elected FIH president Batra reveals his plans

Newly elected FIH president Batra reveals his plans

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

"Reach and revenue" has been Narinder Batra's agenda going into the polls and soon after becoming the first non-European President of the International Hockey Federation, the veteran Indian sports administrator vowed to take the game across the globe. Batra, who is the Hockey India President, defeated David Balbirnie of Ireland and Australia's Ken Read to become the 12th FIH President -- the first Asian to grab the post in the world body's 92-year-old history. Batra got 68 votes in his favour while Balbirnie and Read managed 29 and 13 votes respectively. Out of 118 voters, only 110 voted while eight abstained.

Sreeja, Manika highest-seeded Indians at Paris Olympics

Sreeja, Manika highest-seeded Indians at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

National champion Harmeet Desai, ranked 86th in the world in men's singles, is seeded 49th. He will make his Olympic debut.

PIX: Pooja Batra's AWESOME Norway holiday

PIX: Pooja Batra's AWESOME Norway holiday

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

She loves to travel!