News for 'Batra'

'Nitish Kumar Is Amitabh Bachchan Of Bihar Politics'

'Nitish Kumar Is Amitabh Bachchan Of Bihar Politics'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

'This election was won because of Nitish Kumar's face and his policies.'

Trump Rules Out Trade Talks With India

Trump Rules Out Trade Talks With India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

United States President Donald Trump has said there will be no trade negotiations with India until a dispute over tariffs is resolved, following his administration's decision to double tariffs on Indian imports.

Bollywood Scores Huge In Australia

Bollywood Scores Huge In Australia

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Indian films are set to cross A$39 million at the Australian box office in 2025, outperforming local cinema and becoming the third-largest after the US and UK.

How To Eat Right This Ganeshotsav

How To Eat Right This Ganeshotsav

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Health experts caution that excessive indulgence in sweets during the festive season can lead to bloating, indigestion and acidity and can also trigger underlying symptoms of health issues for people who are overweight.

'Yeh dil mange more' still echoes: Capt Vikram Batra's brother

'Yeh dil mange more' still echoes: Capt Vikram Batra's brother

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Captain Vikram Batra died fighting Pakistani forces during the Kargil war in 1999 at the age of 24. He was given the highest wartime gallantry award 'Param Vir Chakra' posthumously.

Guess How Many Weddings In Nov-Dec!

Guess How Many Weddings In Nov-Dec!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

4.5 million weddings are expected across India.

Meet Bollywood's Beach Babes

Meet Bollywood's Beach Babes

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Bollywood's divas are essentially beach girls, and a trip into the blues can never be complete without their gorgeous photoshoots.

Hockey India surprised by Batra's 'interference'

Hockey India surprised by Batra's 'interference'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

In his communication, Batra also pointed fingers towards the team management without specifying anything.

WTT C'Ships: Manika Batra stars in India's win over Hungary

WTT C'Ships: Manika Batra stars in India's win over Hungary

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Manika Batra won both her singles matches as the Indian women's team edged out Hungary 3-2 for its first win of the World Table Tennis Championships in Busan on Sunday.

Batra's former office at IOA raided by CBI

Batra's former office at IOA raided by CBI

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Veteran sports administrator Narinder Batra's former office at the Indian Olympic Association headquarters and the Hockey India office in New Delhi were on Monday raided by CBI officials.

Freida Is All Set For A Scandal

Freida Is All Set For A Scandal

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Freida Pinto is all set to star in a new series adapted from Jhumpa Lahiri's acclaimed short story collection Unaccustomed Earth.

'Future of Indian TT is very bright'

'Future of Indian TT is very bright'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

A rich talent pool of players promises a bright future for Indian table tennis despite the recent retirement of stalwart Sharath Kamal, said Dronacharya awardee coach Sandeep Gupta.

Batra resigns as FIH president, gives up IOC membership

Batra resigns as FIH president, gives up IOC membership

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Veteran sports administrator Narinder Batra quit his positions as International Hockey Federation president and also gave up IOC membership, hours after CBI conducted multiple raids at his residence and offices in New Delhi and Jammu.

TT Worlds: Thakkar, Manika exit

TT Worlds: Thakkar, Manika exit

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Though he lost, Thakkar would be pleased with his performance, having outlasted Harimoto in a number of long rallies through the match.

Seen Pooja Batra's hat collection?

Seen Pooja Batra's hat collection?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Pooja Batra's hats are perfect for a post-pandemic vacation.

Renters, Loss and Liability Cover Are Essential

Renters, Loss and Liability Cover Are Essential

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Tenants should primarily buy contents insurance. 'This covers personal belongings like electronics, furniture, clothes, and appliances against risks such as fire, theft, floods, and other natural calamities.

Delhi HC orders Batra to stop functioning as IOA chief

Delhi HC orders Batra to stop functioning as IOA chief

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

On May 25, Batra was removed as IOA chief after the Delhi High Court struck down the post of 'life member' in Hockey India, courtesy which he had contested and won the apex body elections back in 2017.

Manika Batra's medal hopes in World TT over

Manika Batra's medal hopes in World TT over

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

India's Manika Batra failed to win a medal at the World Table Tennis Championships after crashing out in the quarter-finals of the mixed and women's doubles, in Houston, on Saturday.

India Inc turns to equity, bonds as cheaper bank loans remain elusive

India Inc turns to equity, bonds as cheaper bank loans remain elusive

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Indian corporate are increasingly shifting away from bank funding towards alternative sources, such as equity and bond markets, as their deleveraged balance sheets have improved their ability to raise equity at better valuations. Moreover, the 100 basis points (bps) rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has enabled them to access long-term funds from the debt capital market at cheaper rates.

TT Worlds: Manika, Manav storm into second round

TT Worlds: Manika, Manav storm into second round

Rediff.com19 May 2025

It was a mixed day for India as several others, including G Sathiyan crashed out of the tournament.

Robert Redford: The Man Beyond The Sex Symbol

Robert Redford: The Man Beyond The Sex Symbol

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

With his killer smile, the sex symbol image, Robert Redford would go beyond just being an actor, remembers Aseem Chhabra.

TT: Batra-Sathiyan bag silver, bronze for Sharath Kamal

TT: Batra-Sathiyan bag silver, bronze for Sharath Kamal

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

India's tally to two medals with one silver and one bronze.

Manika Batra's Winning Style Moments

Manika Batra's Winning Style Moments

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

How the table tennis star keeps it cute and casual.

Kargil war hero Capt Vikram Batra's bust unveiled in Himachal's Palampur

Kargil war hero Capt Vikram Batra's bust unveiled in Himachal's Palampur

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

A bust of Kargil war hero Captain Vikram Batra was unveiled in Himachal Pradesh's Palampur on Wednesday, Army officials said.

Mother 'meets' Kargil martyr after 26 years

Mother 'meets' Kargil martyr after 26 years

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Meena Nayyar, the mother of Kargil war hero Captain Anuj Nayyar, was all tears and said she felt like she was meeting her son for the first time in more than 26 years when she saw her son's bust at the War Memorial in Drass.

US Visa Hurdles Delay Study Dreams

US Visa Hurdles Delay Study Dreams

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

'Such unpredictability is motivating families to seek destinations with a more stable educational system.'

Study US: Money-Saving Tips for Students

Study US: Money-Saving Tips for Students

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Gaurav Batra, founder and CEO Infinite Group, suggests smart tips to help you reduce living and transportation costs while studying in the US.

CWG TT: Triple delight for Sharath; Batra loses

CWG TT: Triple delight for Sharath; Batra loses

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Batra will now take on Singapore's Jian Zeng in the last eight-clash later tonight.

Asian Cup TT: Manika Batra clinches historic bronze

Asian Cup TT: Manika Batra clinches historic bronze

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Manika Batra's dream run in the Asian Cup Table Tennis tournament ended

Manika part of Team Asia's epic win in Waldner Cup

Manika part of Team Asia's epic win in Waldner Cup

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

India's table tennis star Manika Batra was part of a star-studded Team Asia that beat Team World in the inaugural Waldner Cup in Oslo, Norway.

3-member committee to probe Batra's match-fixing claim

3-member committee to probe Batra's match-fixing claim

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Justice Rekha Palli, who was hearing Batra's petition alleging that the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) was carrying out its selection processes in a non-transparent manner and targeting certain individuals such as herself, said that based on the committee's report, she would consider the issue of appointing an administrator to run the national sports body.

'Saiyaara Stars Are Ready To Take Over Bollywood'

'Saiyaara Stars Are Ready To Take Over Bollywood'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'They were born stars the day they were selected for this film.'

Haryana Cong worker's killer may be from party: Mother

Haryana Cong worker's killer may be from party: Mother

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Himani Narwal's body was found stuffed in a suitcase in Rohtak on Saturday after which the Haryana Police set up a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the murder.

Indian hockey teams likely to skip 2022 CWG: Batra

Indian hockey teams likely to skip 2022 CWG: Batra

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

'Hockey India will not like its hockey athletes to peak 35 days before the Asian Games 2022 and would like the athletes to peak at the right time i.e. during the Asian Games 2022.'

Batra re-elected as FIH president for a second term

Batra re-elected as FIH president for a second term

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Batra secured 63 votes as against his rival's 61 to emerge winner during the online voting process, in which 124 member associations participated.

IOA boss Batra accused of 'illegally' reinstating Bhanot

IOA boss Batra accused of 'illegally' reinstating Bhanot

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Continuing his campaign against Narinder Batra, Indian Olympic Association vice-president Sudhanshu Mittal has written to International Olympic Committee's Ethics Commission chairman Ban Ki-moon, accusing the IOA president of "illegally" reinstating the "tainted" Lalit Bhanot into the national body. Mittal alleged that immediately after being elected as IOA president, Batra reinstated Bhanot in various capacities despite several cases of corruption related to the 2010 Commonwealth Games, pending against him in court.

IOA boss Batra's father tests positive for COVID-19

IOA boss Batra's father tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra's father has tested positive for COVID-19 along with two of his attendants and as many security guards posted at his house. The IOA president shared the development in a statement and said he would be in self-quarantine at home for the next 17 days.

Batra writes to Bach on allegations of electoral irregularity

Batra writes to Bach on allegations of electoral irregularity

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Mittal, in a letter to the FIH, has alleged that "a major cover up" was done to allow Batra to contest the election for the top sports job of the country. Batra offered a rebuttal in a communication to Bach.

Batra gets extension as FIH president

Batra gets extension as FIH president

Rediff.com8 May 2020

The Congress was scheduled to begin in New Delhi on October 28, later this year. The decision to postpone the Congress was taken at an online meeting of the FIH Executive Board.

Batra-Gnanasekaran win TT mixed bronze

Batra-Gnanasekaran win TT mixed bronze

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

Manika Batra's sensational run at the Commonwealth Games fetched her another medal on Sunday. Teaming up with Sathiyan Gnanasekaran she bagged the mixed doubles bronze, thereby winning a medal in every event she competed in at the Gold Coast Games .