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Indian Golfer Pranavi Urs Makes Strong Start In Irish Open

Indian Golfer Pranavi Urs Makes Strong Start In Irish Open

Rediff.com4 days ago

Pranavi Urs carded a three-under 69 to secure a spot inside the top 10 after the opening round of the KPMG Women's Irish Open. While Urs showed strong form, fellow Indian golfers Diksha Dagar and Tvesa Malik struggled, both carding 74s and facing a battle to make the cut. South African Casandra Alexander leads the tournament with a stunning nine-under 63.

Indian Golfers Face Early Challenge At Swiss Ladies Open

Indian Golfers Face Early Challenge At Swiss Ladies Open

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Indian golfers Pranavi Urs and Diksha Dagar had a modest start at the Swiss Ladies Open, carding 1-under 70 and even par 71 respectively, while Tvesa Malik finished 1-over. Spanish players Luna Sobron Galmes and Amaia Latorre took the early lead, and England's Alice Hewson is aiming for a third consecutive win at the event.

Indian Golfers Face Early Challenge At Swiss Ladies Open

Indian Golfers Face Early Challenge At Swiss Ladies Open

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Indian golfers Pranavi Urs and Diksha Dagar had a modest start at the Swiss Ladies Open, carding 1-under 70 and even par 71 respectively, while Tvesa Malik finished 1-over. Spanish players Luna Sobron Galmes and Amaia Latorre took the early lead, and England's Alice Hewson is aiming for a third consecutive win at the event.

Pranavi Urs Advances In Swiss Ladies Open As Others Miss Cut

Pranavi Urs Advances In Swiss Ladies Open As Others Miss Cut

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

Indian golfer Pranavi Urs successfully made the cut at the VP Bank Swiss Ladies Open, finishing Tied-28th after two rounds. Her compatriots Tvesa Malik and Diksha Dagar, however, missed the 36-hole cut. Sweden's Kajsa Arwefjall holds a commanding three-shot lead heading into the final round, seeking her first Ladies European Tour victory.

Diksha Dagar Leads Indian Contingent at Joburg Ladies Open

Diksha Dagar Leads Indian Contingent at Joburg Ladies Open

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Diksha Dagar leads a five-member Indian team at the Joburg Ladies Open, a Ladies European Tour and Sunshine Ladies Tour co-sanctioned event. Other Indian players include Avani Prashanth, Pranavi Urs, Hitaashee Bakshi, and Tvesa Malik.

Indian Golfer Pranavi Urs Makes Progress In Swiss Ladies Open

Indian Golfer Pranavi Urs Makes Progress In Swiss Ladies Open

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Indian golfer Pranavi Urs showed improvement in the second round of the VP Bank Swiss Ladies Open, moving to T-24. While Urs progressed, fellow Indian golfers Tvesa Malik and Diksha Dagar faced challenges, with Dagar at risk of missing the cut. Sweden's Kajsa Arwefjall leads the tournament, maintaining a strong performance.

Indian Golfer Pranavi Urs Shows Resilience At KPMG Women's Irish Open

Indian Golfer Pranavi Urs Shows Resilience At KPMG Women's Irish Open

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian golfer Pranavi Urs was the only Indian to qualify for the weekend rounds at the KPMG Women's Irish Open, carding a two-under-par 70 in her second round. She is currently tied for eighth place, ten strokes behind leader Casandra Alexander. Other Indian golfers, including Diksha Dagar, Tvesa Malik, and Avani Prashanth, missed the cut.

Jharkhand, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, MP Advance To Junior Women's Hockey Semis

Jharkhand, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, MP Advance To Junior Women's Hockey Semis

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh have secured their spots in the Division A semifinals of the Junior Women National Hockey Championship in Pune. Jharkhand won a thrilling shootout against Odisha, while Haryana and Chhattisgarh recorded decisive victories. Madhya Pradesh also advanced after defeating Manipur, setting up exciting semifinal clashes.

Anna Huang Claims Record-Breaking Fourth LET Title; Indian Golfers Impress

Anna Huang Claims Record-Breaking Fourth LET Title; Indian Golfers Impress

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Indian golfers Pranavi Urs and Aditi Ashok delivered strong performances at the PIF London Championship, finishing tied 19th and tied 17th respectively. Meanwhile, Canada's Anna Huang secured her fourth Ladies European Tour title, becoming the youngest player to achieve this feat after a dramatic final round.

Veteran Golfer Eleanor Givens Claims First LET Victory In Switzerland

Veteran Golfer Eleanor Givens Claims First LET Victory In Switzerland

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

Indian golfer Pranavi Urs finished tied-38th at the VP Bank Swiss Ladies event, while England's Eleanor Givens secured her maiden Ladies European Tour title after 15 seasons and 210 starts, rallying from behind on the final day.

Diksha Dagar shines with top-5 finish at Australian Women's Classic amidst tough conditions

Diksha Dagar shines with top-5 finish at Australian Women's Classic amidst tough conditions

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Diksha Dagar achieved her first top-5 finish of the season at the Australian Women's Classic, while Kelsey Bennett secured her maiden Ladies European Tour title.

Jeev Milkha Singh Offers Crucial Asian Games Golf Advice

Jeev Milkha Singh Offers Crucial Asian Games Golf Advice

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

Indian golfing legend Jeev Milkha Singh offers crucial advice to the national golf team ahead of the Asian Games, emphasising the importance of a strong short game and adapting to Japan's fast greens and windy conditions to secure medals.

Indian Golfers Struggle In Final Round At MCB Ladies Classic

Indian Golfers Struggle In Final Round At MCB Ladies Classic

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Diksha Dagar, Tvesa Malik, and Hitaashee Bakshi of India experienced a difficult final round at the MCB Ladies Classic in Mauritius, causing them to fall in the leaderboard. Denmark's Smilla Tarning Soenderby won the tournament.

Pranavi Urs Starts Strong At Lalla Meryem Cup

Pranavi Urs Starts Strong At Lalla Meryem Cup

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Indian golfer Pranavi Urs carded a 3-under 70 to secure a tied second place on the first day of the Lalla Meryem Cup, while Australian Kelsey Bennet leads the field.

Avani Prashanth Cards Bogey-Free Round At Amundi German Masters

Avani Prashanth Cards Bogey-Free Round At Amundi German Masters

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Indian golfer Avani Prashanth finished the Amundi German Masters in T-49 place after carding a bogey-free round of 2-under 71. Germany's Leonie Harm secured her first title.

NIT Kurukshetra Student Attempts Suicide After Series Of Deaths

NIT Kurukshetra Student Attempts Suicide After Series Of Deaths

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A first-year BTech student at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Kurukshetra, allegedly attempted suicide, police said. This incident follows the death of another student by suicide on the same campus, marking the fourth such incident in recent months. The student is currently stable and under medical care.

Pranavi Urs Holds Top-5 Spot at Australian Women's Classic

Pranavi Urs Holds Top-5 Spot at Australian Women's Classic

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Pranavi Urs of India remains in the top 5 at the Australian Women's Classic despite a double bogey on the 17th hole. Kelsey Bennett leads the tournament, while Diksha Dagar also made progress.

Indian Golfers Aim To Shine At Amundi German Masters

Indian Golfers Aim To Shine At Amundi German Masters

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Pranavi Urs, Avani Prashanth, and Vani Kapoor are set to participate in the Amundi German Masters golf tournament, aiming to make a significant impact on the Ladies European Tour.

Five-member panel to probe recent student suicides at NIT Kurukshetra

Five-member panel to probe recent student suicides at NIT Kurukshetra

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Kurukshetra has established a five-member committee to investigate recent student suicide cases on campus. This action follows a series of tragic incidents, including the alleged suicide of a 19-year-old B.Tech student, which sparked protests and raised concerns about student welfare and mental health support within the institution.

Golfer Diksha gets late call to Tokyo Olympics

Golfer Diksha gets late call to Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Diksha, who was born with a hearing impairment, will now have the unique honour of having represented India at both the Deaf Olympics in 2017, where she finished second for a silver medal, and the Tokyo Olympics 2020.

Diksha wins record second Ladies European Tour Event title

Diksha wins record second Ladies European Tour Event title

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

The 22-year-old Indian was steady throughout Sunday just as she had been all week. Trichat finished with a total of 9-under and was sole second while Frenchwoman Celine Herbin (69-72-67) was third at 8-under.

'Gurus Abuse The Very People Who Give Them Power'

'Gurus Abuse The Very People Who Give Them Power'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'What is it about the institution of faith that makes somebody get a sense of impunity, that they believe they can get away with anything?'

Shehnaaz Gets Feisty In Denim

Shehnaaz Gets Feisty In Denim

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

There's a reason why denim continues to be a surefire staple in every wardrobe.

Plus-sized. Unapologetic. Successful.

Plus-sized. Unapologetic. Successful.

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Plus size models tell us how they took charge of their lives and turned their dreams into reality.

'Be proud of your cycle and your body'

'Be proud of your cycle and your body'

Rediff.com22 May 2020

UNICEF India has teamed up with social media influencers to raise awareness about menstrual hygiene.

Confirmed! Khel Ratna for Sat-Chi, Arjuna for Shami

Confirmed! Khel Ratna for Sat-Chi, Arjuna for Shami

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Sports Ministry confirms Satwik, Chirag for Khel Ratna, Shami and 25 others for Arjuna award

SEE: Shami, Sheetal receive Arjuna awards

SEE: Shami, Sheetal receive Arjuna awards

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Shami was there to receive the honours. He took 24 wickets in seven World Cup games last year.

Record-breaking triumph! India's Special Olympics team secures 55 medals

Record-breaking triumph! India's Special Olympics team secures 55 medals

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Indian contingent cross 50-medal mark at Special Olympics World Summer Games

India at Paris 2024: Your Complete Guide

India at Paris 2024: Your Complete Guide

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Here's your complete guide to when India's athletes compete at the Paris Olympics, with dates, events, and timings in IST.

Aditi Ashok qualifies for her second successive Olympics

Aditi Ashok qualifies for her second successive Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Aditi qualified in 45th place and will now play in her second Olympics.

Golfer Mane qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Golfer Mane qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Udayan Mane on Tuesday qualified for his maiden Olympic Games, becoming the second Indian male golfer after Anirban Lahiri to make it to the mega-event, starting in Tokyo from July 23.

Hello, Miss Congeniality

Hello, Miss Congeniality

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

In the run-up to the fbb Femina Miss India pageant 2015, twenty one finalists participated in the sub-contests. These are the winners...

21 beauties to compete for Miss India 2015 crown

21 beauties to compete for Miss India 2015 crown

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

An aspiring medical student, a belly dancer and a social worker are among the 21 young girls vying for the fbb Femina Miss India 2015 crown.

YSR Cong, TDP draw battle lines over formation of Telangana

YSR Cong, TDP draw battle lines over formation of Telangana

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

The ongoing battle in Seema-Andhra is clearly between the Telegu Desam Party and the YSR Congress. Both parties are doing their best to seize the advantage and the misery of the Congress which is now being accused of splitting the state. Vicky Nanjappa reports