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Esha Deol Has A New Name Now

Esha Deol Has A New Name Now

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Esha Deol shares the deeply personal reason behind adopting her legendary father's name.

Esha Singh On Nerve-Racking Asian Games Shoot-Offs

Esha Singh On Nerve-Racking Asian Games Shoot-Offs

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Indian shooter Esha Singh, who won a silver medal at the Asian Games in the women's 25m pistol event, shared her experience of the "nerve-racking" five shoot-offs in the final. She expressed no regret over missing gold, attributing her performance to years of experience and crediting her extensive support system. Singh is now focused on upcoming World Championships and Olympic quota events.

Esha Singh Battles Through Pain For Asian Games Silver

Esha Singh Battles Through Pain For Asian Games Silver

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Indian shooter Esha Singh secured a silver medal in the women's 25m pistol event at the Asian Games, overcoming pain, exhaustion, and five shoot-offs. Her remarkable resilience and fighting spirit were highlighted in a dramatic final, making it India's only individual shooting medal on the day. The article also details the disappointing performances of Manu Bhaker and Rahi Sarnobat, including a costly mishap for Sarnobat.

Esha Singh's Unique Approach To Conquering The Asian Games

Esha Singh's Unique Approach To Conquering The Asian Games

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

Top-ranked 25m pistol shooter Esha Singh discusses her preparation for the upcoming Asian Games, highlighting her unique approach of competing against herself rather than others. She reflects on her recent World Cup gold and world record, emphasizing the importance of mental freshness and focusing on basics.

'I gave quite a show': Esha on her dramatic Asiad silver

'I gave quite a show': Esha on her dramatic Asiad silver

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Indian shooter Esha Singh secured a silver medal in the women's 25m pistol final at the 2026 Asian Games. She revealed that technical interruptions during the tense shoot-off were a "blessing in disguise," helping her manage unexpected fatigue and hand tightness. Esha battled through multiple shoot-offs, eventually finishing second to China's Xiao Jiaruixian, and plans to celebrate her achievement with a meal with her coach.

Five shoot-offs, 25 extra shots: Esha's father calls silver 'double gold'

Five shoot-offs, 25 extra shots: Esha's father calls silver 'double gold'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Indian shooter Esha Singh secured a silver medal in the women's 25m pistol final at the Asian Games after a dramatic series of shoot-offs. Her father, Sachin Singh, expressed immense pride, calling it a 'double gold' due to the challenging circumstances and multiple shoot-offs his 21-year-old daughter overcame. He also highlighted disturbances during the match and thanked supporting organisations.

PM Modi congratulates Esha Singh, Pincky Balhara on Asian Games 2026 medals

PM Modi congratulates Esha Singh, Pincky Balhara on Asian Games 2026 medals

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to Indian shooter Esha Singh and Kurash athlete Pincky Balhara for their impressive medal-winning performances at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan.

Esha Singh clinches silver in thrilling 25m pistol final at Asian Games

Esha Singh clinches silver in thrilling 25m pistol final at Asian Games

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

India's Esha Singh secured a silver medal in the Asian Games women's 25m pistol individual competition, navigating five consecutive shoot-offs before narrowly missing gold by one shot against China's Xiao Jiaruixuan.

Esha Singh Secures Silver In Thrilling Asian Games Pistol Final

Esha Singh Secures Silver In Thrilling Asian Games Pistol Final

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

India continued its strong performance at the Asian Games, securing more medals across various disciplines. Shooter Esha Singh won a hard-fought silver in the women's 25m pistol, while Gulveer Singh added another silver in the men's 1500m. Other notable achievements include Kurash player Picky Balhara's bronze, Vithya Ramraj breaking a national record for bronze in hurdles, and several boxers, the men's cricket team, and squash teams advancing. However, some defending champions faced early exits.

'I Needed That Scolding': How Esha's Mother Helped Her Win Asian Games Silver

'I Needed That Scolding': How Esha's Mother Helped Her Win Asian Games Silver

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Esha Singh reveals how her mother's blunt 'shut up and sleep' advice helped her overcome pressure and win silver in the Asian Games 25m pistol.

Esha Gupta Is The Empress Of...

Esha Gupta Is The Empress Of...

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

Esha Gupta has mastered the art of regal dressing. Sweeping gowns, dramatic capes, and delicate pastel hues make the Dhamaal 4 actress' look like an empress from the Victorian era.

Indian Shooters Shine: Esha Singh Claims Gold, Manu Bhaker Secures Bronze

Indian Shooters Shine: Esha Singh Claims Gold, Manu Bhaker Secures Bronze

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

India's Esha Singh clinched the gold medal in the women's 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, outperforming Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker, who secured the bronze. This marked a double-podium finish for India, with both shooters expressing confidence for upcoming major assignments.

Esha Singh Strikes Gold, Manu Bhaker Bags Bronze At Shooting World Cup

Esha Singh Strikes Gold, Manu Bhaker Bags Bronze At Shooting World Cup

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Indian shooter Esha Singh won the gold medal in the women's 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, outperforming Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker, who secured the bronze.

Uff! Priyanka, Isha, Esha And A Melting-With-Love Paris

Uff! Priyanka, Isha, Esha And A Melting-With-Love Paris

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Paris Haute Couture Week 2026 saw Indian celebrities and business leaders making stylish appearances across some of fashion's biggest shows.

Prime Minister Modi Congratulates Asian Games Medallists

Prime Minister Modi Congratulates Asian Games Medallists

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to several Indian medallists at the Asian Games, including Parul Chaudhary (bronze in 5000m), javelin throwers Yashvir (silver) and Rohit (bronze), Pinkcy Balhara (bronze in kurash), Esha Singh (silver in 25m pistol), and Murali Sreeshankar (silver in long jump), commending their performances and wishing them future success.

Manu Bhaker Returns Empty-Handed From Asian Games After 25m Pistol Exit

Manu Bhaker Returns Empty-Handed From Asian Games After 25m Pistol Exit

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Two-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker failed to qualify for the 25m air-pistol final at the Asian Games, finishing 11th.

India's Best Day Yet: Athletics Delivers Six Medals at Asian Games

India's Best Day Yet: Athletics Delivers Six Medals at Asian Games

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

India won six athletics medals at the Asian Games on Monday, including a javelin silver-bronze double, as Esha Singh and Murali Sreeshankar added more silver.

Indian Athletes Shine At Asian Games, President Murmu Extends Congratulations

Indian Athletes Shine At Asian Games, President Murmu Extends Congratulations

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

President Droupadi Murmu congratulated Indian athletes Parul Chaudhary, Gulveer Singh, Vithya Ramraj, and Esha Singh for their medal-winning performances on Day 9 of the Asian Games. Parul Chaudhary secured her second medal with a bronze in the women's 5,000m, while Gulveer Singh earned a silver in the men's 1,500m, adding to his previous silver. Vithya Ramraj won bronze in the women's 400m hurdles with a personal best and national record, and Esha Singh claimed silver in the women's 25m pistol event.

Asian Games: India's Star Shooters Miss Mark, Raise Questions

Asian Games: India's Star Shooters Miss Mark, Raise Questions

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

India's highly anticipated women's 10m air pistol team, featuring Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh, and Suruchi Inder Singh, failed to secure a medal at the Asian Games, with only Bhaker reaching the individual final and finishing fifth. Despite this setback, India managed to win two bronze medals in the men's and women's skeet events, bringing the total shooting tally to seven. The performance has raised questions about India's shooting selection policies and preparation, especially given the contrast with previous Games. Manu Bhaker also spoke about personal challenges, including the recent death of her coach.

Suruchi And Esha Shine At ISSF World Cup In Munich

Suruchi And Esha Shine At ISSF World Cup In Munich

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Suruchi Inder Singh won gold and Esha Singh won silver in the women's 10m air pistol at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, boosting India to the top of the medal tally.

Asian Games Medallists Lead Indian Shooting Contingent To Doha Camp

Asian Games Medallists Lead Indian Shooting Contingent To Doha Camp

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian shooters, including Asian Games gold medallists Neeru Dhanda and Suruchi Singh, are attending a preparatory camp in New Delhi for the upcoming ISSF World Championship in Doha. This championship is crucial as it marks the beginning of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics qualification cycle.

How Esha Singh's Olympic Experience Shaped Her Shooting Success

How Esha Singh's Olympic Experience Shaped Her Shooting Success

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Indian shooter Esha Singh credits her mental fortitude, developed after the Paris Olympics, for her recent success, including a world-record gold at the ISSF World Cup in Munich.

Asian Games: Manu Bhaker fires into 10m Air Pistol final

Asian Games: Manu Bhaker fires into 10m Air Pistol final

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker has qualified for the women's 10m air pistol final at the Asian Games, finishing third in the qualification round.

Esha Singh secures gold, sets world record at ISSF World Cup

Esha Singh secures gold, sets world record at ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Esha Singh won gold in the women's 25m pistol final at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, setting a new world record score of 43. This is India's first medal at the Munich World Cup.

Asian Games: Manu's Medal Bid Ends In Heartbreaking 5th

Asian Games: Manu's Medal Bid Ends In Heartbreaking 5th

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Double Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker finished fifth in the women's 10m air pistol individual event at the Asian Games, while India narrowly missed a team bronze, finishing fourth. Other Indian shooters Esha Singh and Suruchi Singh also did not qualify for the final. India's shooting contingent has secured seven medals so far, but no gold.

Asian Games: India's Full Schedule For September 28

Asian Games: India's Full Schedule For September 28

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

A comprehensive overview of the Indian contingent's schedule at the Asian Games on September 28, detailing participation across various sports including archery, athletics, cricket, boxing, hockey, and more, with specific event timings in IST.

Manu's father slams 'gutter' near Asian Games range

Manu's father slams 'gutter' near Asian Games range

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Double Olympic medalist shooter Manu Bhaker concluded her Asian Games campaign without a medal, leading her father, Ram Kishan Bhaker, to heavily criticise the event's organisation, citing issues like travel distance, bus timings, and unsanitary conditions at the shooting range in Aichi-Nagoya.

Asian Games 2026: India's Full Schedule For September 27

Asian Games 2026: India's Full Schedule For September 27

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

Indian athletes are set for a busy day at the Asian Games on September 27, competing across a wide array of sports including athletics, archery, shooting, boxing, and squash.

Asian Games: Manu Bhaker leads India's star-studded shooting squad

Asian Games: Manu Bhaker leads India's star-studded shooting squad

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

India is set to begin its Asian Games shooting campaign in Nagoya with a formidable 30-member squad, featuring Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and other world-class performers. The team aims to build on its previous success, with strong prospects in rifle, pistol, and shotgun events, facing a significant challenge from China.

What To Watch: Indian Athletes Compete At Asian Games

What To Watch: Indian Athletes Compete At Asian Games

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

A comprehensive schedule detailing the events and timings for Indian athletes participating in various sports at the Asian Games, including badminton, boxing, canoeing, equestrian, fencing, hockey, kabaddi, rowing, soft tennis, sepaktakraw, shooting, squash, swimming, table tennis, weightlifting, and wushu.

Indian Athletes Gear Up For Crucial Asian Games Contests

Indian Athletes Gear Up For Crucial Asian Games Contests

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

A comprehensive schedule outlines the participation of Indian athletes across various disciplines at the Asian Games on September 23, including key events in badminton, boxing, shooting, hockey, and weightlifting, with several athletes vying for qualification and medal rounds.

Guess How Much Tamannaah's Sari Costs?

Guess How Much Tamannaah's Sari Costs?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Discover the most dazzling celebrity fashion moments from September, featuring Tamannaah's opulent sari, Kareena's vintage-inspired drape, Priyanka's show-stopping Dior ensemble and more.

Ajay Devgn's 10 Biggest Openings At Box Office

Ajay Devgn's 10 Biggest Openings At Box Office

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Drishyam - The Conclusion has made history by becoming Ajay Devgn's biggest box office opener with an astounding Rs 62.03 crores, also securing a spot among the Top-5 Bollywood openers of all time.

Asian Games Shooting: Neeru Dhanda powers India's medal push in trap

Asian Games Shooting: Neeru Dhanda powers India's medal push in trap

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

Neeru Dhanda underlined her credentials as India's in-form trap shooter by hitting 48 of 50 targets to emerge joint leader in the women's qualification of the Asian Games.

Asian Games: Indian Shooters Face Logistical Hurdles In Nagoya

Asian Games: Indian Shooters Face Logistical Hurdles In Nagoya

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

A senior coach from India's shooting contingent for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games has voiced disappointment over the logistical arrangements, particularly the long travel times to the training venue.

Asian Games: Late twist leads to gold for Kamaljeet, Suruchi

Asian Games: Late twist leads to gold for Kamaljeet, Suruchi

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

India secured its first shooting gold medal at the Asian Games with Kamaljeet and Suruchi Inder Singh winning the 10m air pistol mixed team event. The victory came after a last-minute decision to replace Kedarling Uchaganve with Kamaljeet due to Kedarling's dip in form. This unexpected pairing set a Games and Asian record, ending India's six-day wait for a top-podium finish in shooting and alleviating pressure on the contingent.

How Indian Shooters Are Preparing For Asian Games Glory

How Indian Shooters Are Preparing For Asian Games Glory

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

Indian shooters bound for the Asian Games will participate in preparatory camps in Delhi and Bhopal this month. These camps, focusing on mental conditioning and technical refinement, are crucial for the athletes to achieve peak performance at the quadrennial event in Japan, which begins on September 19. The article also lists the full shooting squad.

Indian Shooters Face Disappointment At Asian Games

Indian Shooters Face Disappointment At Asian Games

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

India's men's 10m air pistol team, comprising Kamaljeet, Aakash Bhardwaj, and Kedarling Uchaganve, failed to secure a medal at the Asian Games. Kamaljeet narrowly missed the final, while Kedarling's poor performance led to Japan clinching the bronze medal. This marks another disappointing day for Indian shooting, which has yet to win a gold medal after five days of competition, raising concerns about their performance at the event.

1951 To 2026: India's Asian Games Highs And Lows

1951 To 2026: India's Asian Games Highs And Lows

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

India's Asian Games campaign looked bleak in Nagoya. A slow medal start saw the country slip to around 12th, before a late surge took India back to fourth with 85 medals.

Mandaviya Assures Continued Support For India's Top Shooters

Mandaviya Assures Continued Support For India's Top Shooters

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has assured continued government support to trap shooter Neeru Dhanda and pistol ace Esha Singh, who recently achieved historic gold medals at ISSF World Cups. Mandaviya highlighted shooting as a priority sport for India, with significant investment in athlete development programs like TOPS and Khelo India, aiming for future Olympic and Commonwealth Games success.