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Geeta Rani's 'B' sample tests positive, faces lengthy ban

Geeta Rani's 'B' sample tests positive, faces lengthy ban

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Commonwealth Games gold medallist weightlifter Geeta Rani's confirmatory 'B' sample test has also returned positive for a banned substance and she is set to end her career in ignominy as she faces the prospect of a lengthy ban from the sport.

Kareena, Saif, Arjun At Malaika's Father's Funeral

Kareena, Saif, Arjun At Malaika's Father's Funeral

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Malaika and Amrita Arora's friends from the film industry came together to offer their condolences, as their father Anil Mehta was laid to rest at the Santa Cruz Hindu Crematorium centre in Mumbai on September 12.

Chat@2:30pm: Catch Second Hand Husband actress Geeta Basra!

Chat@2:30pm: Catch Second Hand Husband actress Geeta Basra!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

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Women HIL: Picard's heroics! Delhi Pipers win shootout

Women HIL: Picard's heroics! Delhi Pipers win shootout

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Elodie Picard's brilliance between the sticks gave Delhi SG Pipers a consolation 3-2 win against Odisha Warriors in the shootout in the Women's Hockey India League.

NGO that took care of Geeta declines PM's Rs 1 crore donation

NGO that took care of Geeta declines PM's Rs 1 crore donation

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Pakistan's charity foundation Edhi on Tuesday turned down Rs one crore donation announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking care of deaf and mute Indian girl Geeta during her over a decade-long stay in the country.

I'm not unhappy with the performance, says wrestler Geeta

I'm not unhappy with the performance, says wrestler Geeta

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

India's lone woman wrestler Geeta Phogat's campaign in the Olympic Games came to an end when she was trounced by the formidable Tetyana Lazareva of Ukraine in the women's freestyle 55 kg repechage round at the ExCel stadium in London.

Fate of 683 candidates in balance as 43 seats in Jharkhand vote

Fate of 683 candidates in balance as 43 seats in Jharkhand vote

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

However, in 950 booths, voting will end at 4 pm, though people standing in the queue at that time will be able to exercise their franchise.

Geeta Gandbhir wins an Emmy

Geeta Gandbhir wins an Emmy

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

Geeta Gandbhir, of Brookyln, New York, won a Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Picture Editing in Nonfiction Programming. She worked as Supervising Editor on Spike Lee's 2006 HBO documentary, When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts.

Tara, Manushi, Sushmita Are Simply Wow!

Tara, Manushi, Sushmita Are Simply Wow!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

The three beautiful ladies were electrifying on the ramp.

Lifter Geeta Rani fails to fire, finishes fourth

Lifter Geeta Rani fails to fire, finishes fourth

Rediff.com10 Oct 2010

Defending champion Geeta Rani failed to live up to expectations as he finished a disappointing fourth in the women's 75+kg category in the weightlifting event of the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi on Sunday.

Atul Subhash suicide: Estranged wife, in-laws arrested

Atul Subhash suicide: Estranged wife, in-laws arrested

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

The Bengaluru police have arrested three people, including the estranged wife of senior tech executive Atul Subhash, who died by suicide recently.

Step Inside Harbhajan Singh's Home

Step Inside Harbhajan Singh's Home

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Geeta Basra and Bhajji's home is a testament to their shared vision, with each nook and cranny narrating a unique story of love.

Kumar Vishwas's 'Ramayana' dig at Shatru, Sonakshi

Kumar Vishwas's 'Ramayana' dig at Shatru, Sonakshi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Congress leader Supriya Shrinate strongly criticised Vishwas, calling his remarks "cheap" and "lewd."

BJP candidate against Priyanka Gandhi in Wayanad is...

BJP candidate against Priyanka Gandhi in Wayanad is...

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party announced on Saturday that Navya Haridas, a two-time councillor in the Kozhikode Corporation, will be the National Democratic Alliance candidate for the Wayanad Lok Sabha by-election.

Coach confident wrestler Geeta can spring surprises in London

Coach confident wrestler Geeta can spring surprises in London

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

India's first female grappler at the Olympics, Geeta Phogat can spring a few upsets with a little bit of luck at the upcoming quadrennial event in London, feels chief coach of the women's wrestling team, O P Yadav.

Indian grapplers gear up for a league of their own

Indian grapplers gear up for a league of their own

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Aman Sehrawat, along with former world championship bronze-winner Geeta Phogat, on Monday announced that they would soon launch a Wrestling Champions Super League (WCSL)

Harbhajan, wife Geeta to feed 5000 families in Jalandhar

Harbhajan, wife Geeta to feed 5000 families in Jalandhar

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has pledged to feed 5000 under-privileged families in his native Jalandhar, who are suffering due to the coronavirus pandemic which has infected over a million people globally and wreaked havoc on the economy.

Geeta Basra: Bhajji is a friend

Geeta Basra: Bhajji is a friend

Rediff.com12 Mar 2011

At the Lakme Fashion Week, Geeta Basra became the first celebrity to walk the ramp at the Spring-Resort 2011 season here in Mumbai. She was the showstopper for designer duo Parvesh Jai.

Jharkhand records 66.18% voter turnout; no Maoist attack reported

Jharkhand records 66.18% voter turnout; no Maoist attack reported

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Nearly 13.04 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 9 am on Wednesday in 43 assembly constituencies in Jharkhand where voting is underway in the first phase, officials said.

Does Laapataa Ladies Deserve To Go To Oscars? VOTE!

Does Laapataa Ladies Deserve To Go To Oscars? VOTE!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies has been picked as India's official entry for Oscars 2025.

The Salim-Javed Special Quiz

The Salim-Javed Special Quiz

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Want To Study Engineering In Germany?

Want To Study Engineering In Germany?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

rediffGURU Geeta Ratra offers expert advice on international courses, student visas, immigration processes and more.

Geeta Anand hooks Harrison Ford

Geeta Anand hooks Harrison Ford

Rediff.com14 Feb 2004

Back from Pak after 15 years, Geeta now says Indian family NOT her parents

Back from Pak after 15 years, Geeta now says Indian family NOT her parents

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Elated over Geeta's return from Pakistan after a gap of 15 years, the Mahatos from Bihar on Monday turned up at the Indira Gandhi International Airport to accord a warm welcome to their "family member", only to be left dejected hours later as she refused to recognise them.

Shocking! 70-year-old woman crawls 2 km to collect pension

Shocking! 70-year-old woman crawls 2 km to collect pension

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

A video of Dehury crawling on a village road has gone viral on social media.

10 Must Watch Stories From Across The World

10 Must Watch Stories From Across The World

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

This year's Sundance Film Festival was rich with films and the theatres were warm, even as temperatures outside dipped to below freezing point. It snowed only once but the sidewalks remained slippery for a few days.

Day after stampede, safety measures ramped up at Maha Kumbh

Day after stampede, safety measures ramped up at Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Following a stampede at the Maha Kumbh that killed 30 people, the Uttar Pradesh government has stepped up security measures and crowd management efforts. Despite the tragedy, millions of devotees continue to flock to the religious gathering, undeterred by the pre-dawn chill and dense fog. Security forces are being deployed in larger numbers, and new restrictions will be imposed at key locations to prevent further incidents. The authorities are also conducting a thorough review of the arrangements in the Mela area, and several officials are being assigned to oversee operations until February 12.

Alia-Ranbir-Raha's Beautiful Diwali

Alia-Ranbir-Raha's Beautiful Diwali

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Diwali festivities with Bollywood stars and their little ones continue in full swing.

Do You Know Bollywood's Saris Well?

Do You Know Bollywood's Saris Well?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Grace, glamour, seduction, style, the Sari has it all. And Bollywood's leading ladies has flaunted its attributes to iconic effect.

Zero Se Restart Review: Riveting

Zero Se Restart Review: Riveting

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Zero Se Restart is a must watch for cinema students, and also, perhaps for the layperson who has never been on a film set, and is curious about what goes into the making of a movie, recommends Deepa Gahlot.

How SKY, Raina Celebrated Karva Chauth

How SKY, Raina Celebrated Karva Chauth

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Karva Chauth 2023 was celebrated across India on Wednesday.

Insult to Marathi people won't be tolerated, warns Maha govt

Insult to Marathi people won't be tolerated, warns Maha govt

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

An alleged attack on a Marathi-speaking family by a government employee in Thane district sparked outrage in the Maharashtra Assembly, where the BJP-led government assured justice and condemned the incident. Opposition parties demanded immediate action against the accused, Akhilesh Shukla, and his wife, who have been arrested. The incident has raised concerns about discrimination against Marathi people and fueled tensions in the state.

Grappler Geeta makes exit after losing repechage round

Grappler Geeta makes exit after losing repechage round

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Geeta Phogat bowed out of the London Olympics after being blanked 3-0 by Tetyana Lazareva of Ukraine in the repechage round two bout, in the 55kg freestyle category, at the ExCel Arena on Thursday.

Kajol Salutes 2 Biggest Teachers Of Her Life

Kajol Salutes 2 Biggest Teachers Of Her Life

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Film folk celebrated their gurus on Teacher's Day by sharing lovely pictures and posts.

Abandoned by son, actress Geeta finds Samaritans in B-Town

Abandoned by son, actress Geeta finds Samaritans in B-Town

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Two producers from the industry -- Ramesh Taurani and Ashoke Pandit -- have come forward to offer financial aid to the ailing actress.

Why Geeta's coach Sondhi is unhappy with Aamir Khan

Why Geeta's coach Sondhi is unhappy with Aamir Khan

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Former Indian wrestling coach P R Sondhi has conveyed his 'displeasure' to film star Aamir Khan for allegedly demeaning the character of wrestling coach in the recently-released Bollywood movie Dangal.

Hemant Soren expands cabinet, Cong finally joins govt

Hemant Soren expands cabinet, Cong finally joins govt

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren expanded his cabinet on Thursday, inducting 11 new ministers, including six first-timers and two women. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Raj Bhavan in Ranchi. The new ministers include six from the JMM and four from the Congress. One minister is from the RJD. The expansion comes after the JMM-led alliance won the recent assembly elections with a comfortable majority. The cabinet expansion is expected to give the government a fresh impetus to push its agenda and accelerate development in the state.

Geeta and Archana win title; Rastogi upset

Geeta and Archana win title; Rastogi upset

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

Geeta Manohar (Andhra Pradesh) and Archana Venkatraman (Karnataka) bagged the women's doubles title by outplaying Rushmi Chakrabarthy (Tamil Nadu) and Sonal Phadke (Maharashtra) 6-3 6-4.

Madhu Koda's wife, Congress's lone MP in Jharkhand, joins BJP

Madhu Koda's wife, Congress's lone MP in Jharkhand, joins BJP

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Kora said it was Prime Minister Narendra Modi who ensured that proper respect was accorded to tribals, and also took a stand for women over various issues.