News for 'Boxing India'

Disruptor Or Decider? What Will Vijay Choose?

Disruptor Or Decider? What Will Vijay Choose?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

The likes of Sengottaiyan can help Vijay navigate it better and faster -- but not necessarily to his goal, which is farther, and can move towards or away from him as well in the weeks and months to come, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Kantara, To Be Dubbed Into English

Kantara, To Be Dubbed Into English

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

'If Kantara has reached out to such a wide audience, it is God's hand guiding me through my work.'

Heartbreak for India in AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers

Heartbreak for India in AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

India narrowly missed out on qualifying for the AFC Under-23 Asian Cup despite a dominant 6-0 victory over Brunei Darussalam.

U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers: 10-man India lose to Qatar

U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers: 10-man India lose to Qatar

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

India went down fighting 1-2 to Qatar in their second Group H encounter of the AFC Under-23 Asian Cup qualifiers, at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday.

'Rahul Can't Play Victim All The Time'

'Rahul Can't Play Victim All The Time'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

'Rahul Gandhi's problem is that he doesn't think big.' 'He looks more like an activist, while politics is like a game of chess. You attack and then defend and have a game-plan.'

'No One Is Asking For India-Pakistan Tickets!'

'No One Is Asking For India-Pakistan Tickets!'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

There are many Indian fans in Dubai, who, as a mark of protest, have decided to give this match a miss.

Konstas dropped as Australia reshuffle Ashes top order

Konstas dropped as Australia reshuffle Ashes top order

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Konstas, 20, misses out after a poor tour with the bat in the West Indies, while Weatherald has been included after topping the Sheffield Shield runs list

'Technology alone won't help win customer's confidence'

'Technology alone won't help win customer's confidence'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

The return on investment (RoI) from technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) will take time to materialise, and the immediate priority should be to increase spending on building governance frameworks around AI, top bank executives said.

SAFF U-17: India blank Bangladesh for second straight win

SAFF U-17: India blank Bangladesh for second straight win

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

The second half followed a similar rhythm with India dictating possession and Bangladesh defending deep. Although chances were rare, India never looked in danger.

'They've got class': Shastri backs Kohli, Rohit to find form

'They've got class': Shastri backs Kohli, Rohit to find form

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Former India all-rounder and head coach Ravi Shastri reflected on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's below-par showing in the first ODI against Australia in Perth.

World Boxing Cup: Hitesh brings home gold!

World Boxing Cup: Hitesh brings home gold!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Hitesh credited the 10-day preparatory camp in Brazil for India's decent run in the tournament.

Nisha, Muskan strike gold as India win nine medals

Nisha, Muskan strike gold as India win nine medals

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Young Indian women pugilists Nisha and Muskan showcased their skills by winning gold medals, while five others bagged silver in the Under-19 Asian Boxing Championships.

Boxing Federation of India to hold elections on March 28

Boxing Federation of India to hold elections on March 28

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The Boxing Federation of India will hold its election on March 28 to elect new office bearers for the next four years.

Delhi court rejects Nirmala Sitharaman's plea

Delhi court rejects Nirmala Sitharaman's plea

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

A Delhi court refused Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's request to prevent AAP leader Somnath Bharti from representing his wife in a defamation case filed against Sitharaman.

Deepfake Laws Are Coming: But Are They Enough?

Deepfake Laws Are Coming: But Are They Enough?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Taming the animal called AI in its many avatars will clearly remain a work in progress.

Boxing Interim Committee fast-tracks key decisions

Boxing Interim Committee fast-tracks key decisions

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

In its latest order, the Himachal Pradesh High Court directed the Sports Ministry observer and the Returning Officer to issue a fresh election schedule before April 28, when the case is set to be heard again.

India thump Bhutan again, close in on SAFF U17 crown

India thump Bhutan again, close in on SAFF U17 crown

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

With this emphatic result, India made it four wins from as many matches, scoring 22 goals without conceding any, and tightening their grip at the summit of the table with 12 points from four matches.

Golden homecoming for Jaismine after world triumph

Golden homecoming for Jaismine after world triumph

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Nupur Sheoran (80+kg) and the seasoned Pooja Rani (80kg) signed off with silver and bronze medals respectively in non-Olympic weight categories.

Pro boxing fuels Nishant Dev's Olympic dream

Pro boxing fuels Nishant Dev's Olympic dream

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Nishant Dev, a 2023 World Championship bronze medalist, believes his stint in professional boxing will help achieve his Olympic dream at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

How Trump's Latest Threat Will Hit Indian Movies

How Trump's Latest Threat Will Hit Indian Movies

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

'A 100% tariff could cut the Indian film industry's US revenues by 30% to 40%.'

Gambhir hails Gill': 'He's passed his toughest Test'

Gambhir hails Gill': 'He's passed his toughest Test'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Gambhir said his only advice to Gill has been, "Just be himself".

Allan Border blasts Konstas: 'Drop the ramp shot'

Allan Border blasts Konstas: 'Drop the ramp shot'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Former Australian captain Allan Border harshly criticised compatriot and rising batter Sam Konstas for his poor shot selection in red-ball format, advising him to "shelve" his signature ramp shot.

Thakur cleared to contest Boxing Federation of India election

Thakur cleared to contest Boxing Federation of India election

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Former Sports Minister Anurag Thakur's bid to contest the Boxing Federation of India's presidential election was reinstated by the Himachal Pradesh High Court.

How Kohli inspired this teenager to play for Australia

How Kohli inspired this teenager to play for Australia

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Aryan Sharma, a 17-year-old inspired by Virat Kohli, saw his 2018 message to the Indian batting great to 'watch him play for Australia in 2025' come to life.

Why Rashmika Is A Box Office Queen

Why Rashmika Is A Box Office Queen

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Look at the blockbusters the actress, who turned 29 on April 5, has delivered.

'Life Possesses No Value In Our System'

'Life Possesses No Value In Our System'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

'A bus driver should possess a comprehensive road plan: Toll plazas, major hospitals, road conditions, repairs, diversions, and dangerous areas.' 'Only through such preparation can we save lives.' 'Otherwise, simply sitting in the driver's seat and pressing the accelerator -- anyone can do that.'

India adopts new boxing rules and weight classes

India adopts new boxing rules and weight classes

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is conducting the men's national championships in Bareilly in 10 weight categories

Could The Kurnool Bus Tragedy Have Been Avoided?

Could The Kurnool Bus Tragedy Have Been Avoided?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

'This tragedy will not be the last -- you shall witness another tomorrow, perhaps another the day after, and increasingly more.'

Sanju, Anshul advance to semis of Thailand Open International Boxing

Sanju, Anshul advance to semis of Thailand Open International Boxing

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Sanju and Anshul Gill registered convincing wins to move into the semi-finals as India's boxers continued their solid run at the fourth Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament.

CAFA Nations Cup: India go down fighting against Iran

CAFA Nations Cup: India go down fighting against Iran

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

A gritty India fought hard for most part but let in two goals in the last seven minutes to eventually lose 0-3 to defending champions Iran in their second group match of the CAFA Nations Cup football tournament, in Hisor, Tajikistan, on Monday.

Trump's 24-hr threat to India; Russia steps in to defend

Trump's 24-hr threat to India; Russia steps in to defend

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday said India has not been a good trading partner and announced that he will raise the tariffs on New Delhi 'very substantially' over the next 24 hours because it is buying Russian oil.

What Gift Did Oman Team Give SKY?

What Gift Did Oman Team Give SKY?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

It is a custom with Oman teams to present a gift to their opponents even in junior cricket.

How India's pharma cos plan to tackle steep US tariffs

How India's pharma cos plan to tackle steep US tariffs

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

As the potential threat of a steep 200 per cent tariff on pharmaceutical imports hangs in the air, analysts and industry insiders feel that focus on exports to non-US regions as well as domestic market will increase as a long-term trend. US President Donald Trump told CNBC's Squawk Box in the first week of August that planned tariffs on import of pharmaceutical products to the US could eventually reach up to 250 per cent.

Boxing crisis: Vijender demands urgent action

Boxing crisis: Vijender demands urgent action

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Olympic medallist Vijender Singh has called for greater international exposure for Indian boxers to boost their 2028 Los Angles Games medal hopes while also urging fresh and fair elections in the BFI to strengthen its governance. He believes that more international competition and a strong federation are crucial for Indian boxers to succeed at the upcoming Olympics.

Boxing Worlds: Rathore, Hitesh, Jamwal reach semis

Boxing Worlds: Rathore, Hitesh, Jamwal reach semis

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

India's Manish Rathore, Hitesh, and Abhinash Jamwal secured commanding victories in their respective weight categories to advance to the semi-finals of the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025.

Superfans And Cricketers' Secret Passions

Superfans And Cricketers' Secret Passions

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Every summer, Sudhir Gautam makes a pilgrimage to Sachin Tendulkar's Mumbai home, carrying a box of Muzaffarpur litchis from his home town in Bihar, a gesture sweeter than the fruit itself.

World C'ships: Nikhat keeps medal hopes alive with quarterfinal berth

World C'ships: Nikhat keeps medal hopes alive with quarterfinal berth

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Unseeded in the draw, Nikhat overcame a scrappy women's 51kg round of 16 contest to secure a unanimous decision, though the scoreline did not reflect the stiff resistance from her 21-year-old opponent.

Boxing Nationals: Jaismine, Simranjit cruise to semis

Boxing Nationals: Jaismine, Simranjit cruise to semis

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Commonwealth Games medalist Jaismine Lamboria and experienced boxer Simranjit Kaur both secured impressive victories to advance to the semifinals of the Women's National Boxing Championship.

World Boxing Cup: Jamwal storms into 65 kg final

World Boxing Cup: Jamwal storms into 65 kg final

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Abhinash Jamwal delivered a near perfect performance against Italy's Gianluigi Malanga.

Kunbi Tag For Marathas Triggers Quota Chaos In Maharashtra

Kunbi Tag For Marathas Triggers Quota Chaos In Maharashtra

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The BJP-led government's decision to grant Kunbi status to individuals from the Maratha community has opened a Pandora's box.