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'I need more players to train India for Tokyo Olympics'

'I need more players to train India for Tokyo Olympics'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

India's foreign coach for badminton Agus Dwi Santoso says he will not be able to implement his plans for the Tokyo Olympics with only four shuttlers at his disposal, and wants the Sports Authority of India to allow more players in the national camp.

'As long as Pandya keeps cool, he will be an asset'

'As long as Pandya keeps cool, he will be an asset'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'After his back injury, he needs to look after himself.' 'He needs to keep working on his bowling.'

Possible for Saina to get back to the top, says Padukone

Possible for Saina to get back to the top, says Padukone

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Asked about Saina Nehwal, whose 2012 London Games bronze medal winning show was a path breaker for Indian women's badminton, Padukone is confident that the 26-year-old former World number one will be regain her best form.

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

On Sunday morning Eastern US time, four astronauts will zoom into space on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Commanding the spaceflight is Raja Chari, a United States Air Force colonel.

Gopichand hopes doubles coach will get India more Olympic spots

Gopichand hopes doubles coach will get India more Olympic spots

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

BAI has confirmed the services of Tan Kim, who will be joining the Indian team by the end of September to work with the top doubles players.

FM to hold review meet with Customs, Excise officials tomorrow

FM to hold review meet with Customs, Excise officials tomorrow

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

According to a senior official of the Customs Department, the Finance Minister will hold review meeting on Service Tax Voluntary Compliance Encouragement Scheme.

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai in control; Karnataka on top

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai in control; Karnataka on top

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

A round-up of Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.

Sindhu agrees to compete in Thomas and Uber Cup

Sindhu agrees to compete in Thomas and Uber Cup

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Sindhu has agreed to compete in next month's Thomas and Uber Cup after deciding to pull out of the event earlier due to personal reasons

All-India IAS topper's fairytale story

All-India IAS topper's fairytale story

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

He quit a lucrative investment banking job in Hong Kong for the love of his country. Now, after acing one of India's most competitive exams, Jaipur boy Gaurav Agrawal is all set to serve his motherland.

PHOTOS: Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa, Gopichand presented swanky BMW

PHOTOS: Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa, Gopichand presented swanky BMW

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

Rio Olympics silver medallist shuttler P V Sindhu and bronze winner grappler Sakshi Malik along with gymnast Dipa Karmakar and badminton coach Pullela Gopichand were presented BMW cars.

Why Sangakkara can't wait to work with Rajasthan Royals...

Why Sangakkara can't wait to work with Rajasthan Royals...

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Sangakkara will be responsible for overseeing the entire cricketing ecosystem of Royal's franchise including coaching structure, auction plans, and team strategy

Innovative field research in India helped Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo win Economics Nobel

Innovative field research in India helped Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo win Economics Nobel

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

This year's Laureates have shown how the problem of global poverty can be tackled by breaking it down into a number of smaller - but more precise - questions at individual or group levels, he Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said.

World champ Joshi eyes mixed doubles at 2020 Paralympics

World champ Joshi eyes mixed doubles at 2020 Paralympics

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Buoyed by the historic para-badminton World Championships gold, Manasi Joshi has now turned her eyes on making the cut for next year's Paralympics. She will focus on mixed doubles, as SL3 category is not part of the Tokyo Games.

Meet India's first 3 women fighter pilots

Meet India's first 3 women fighter pilots

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

The Indian Air Force is set to make history on June 18 when the first three women fighter pilots will be formally commissioned into the force.

No hurry to sell stake in InterGen: GMR

No hurry to sell stake in InterGen: GMR

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Bengaluru-based GMR Infrastructure bought 50 per cent of InterGen in 2008 for USD 1.1 billion from a fund owned by American International Group Inc.

IAF ready for any contingency, says Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa

IAF ready for any contingency, says Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Dhanoa said that IAF's preparedness was amply displayed in the recently concluded exercise Gaganshakti.

PM to flag off 'Run for Unity' on Patel birth anniv

PM to flag off 'Run for Unity' on Patel birth anniv

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the 'Run for Unity' in New Delhi on Friday on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, which is being commemorated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.

WATCH! Rio silver medallist Sindhu returns home to hero's welcome

WATCH! Rio silver medallist Sindhu returns home to hero's welcome

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu arrived, in Hyderabad, to a grand welcome at Hyderabad International Airport.

Cric Buzz: West Indies ropes in Desai as batting coach

Cric Buzz: West Indies ropes in Desai as batting coach

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Desai, who has been handed a two-year contract, has joined the team before the the first T20 International on Friday.

Like father, like son: Flying MiG-21 runs in the Varthaman family

Like father, like son: Flying MiG-21 runs in the Varthaman family

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Abhi comes from a family which has served the Indian Air Force since World War II when his grandfather Simhakutty was a member of the air force.

Dhoni gives Kidambi Srikanth a reason to smile

Dhoni gives Kidambi Srikanth a reason to smile

Rediff.com20 May 2018

Kidambi Srikkanth is a big fan of Mahendra Singh Dhoni and he was in for a pleasant surprise when he received a cricket bat

Ranji: Opportunity for Rahane, Shaw to impress

Ranji: Opportunity for Rahane, Shaw to impress

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Rahane is playing back-to-back Ranji games after a long time and it would be a good opportunity for him to get some runs under his belt, especially at his home turf, before he heads for New Zealand with the India 'A' team.

Dravid gets Conflict of Interest notice from BCCI Ethics Officer

Dravid gets Conflict of Interest notice from BCCI Ethics Officer

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Dravid is allegedly conflicted as he is the NCA Director and also employed as vice-president of India Cements group, which owns IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings.

Is KKR considering stripping Karthik of captaincy?

Is KKR considering stripping Karthik of captaincy?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Dinesh Karthik's leadership skills are under the scanner after Kolkata Knight Riders's five back-to-back defeats in the ongoing IPL season, but coach Jacques Kallis says there was no discussion on removing the under-fire captain.

Sohail scores off the turf too

Sohail scores off the turf too

Rediff.com11 Feb 2005

'Shilpa Shetty has been very caring'

'Shilpa Shetty has been very caring'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

'She is not only concerned about her own performance or how she is looking, but also about others.'

Bengaluru scientists solve mystery behind Odisha's 'black tigers'

Bengaluru scientists solve mystery behind Odisha's 'black tigers'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

a team led by ecologist Uma Ramakrishnan and her student Vinay Sagar from the National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore, have discovered that the coat colouration and patterning which make the wild cats appear dark boil down to a single mutation

BAI, SAI will take a call on Prajakta matter: Gopichand

BAI, SAI will take a call on Prajakta matter: Gopichand

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

National coach Pullela Gopichand refused to comment on the controversy over Prajakta Sawant who had accused him of "mental harassment" in her petition to the Bombay High Court which has allowed the shuttler to attend the ongoing training camp at his badminton academy in Hyderabad.

Vijay Hazare: Karnataka seal last-8 berth

Vijay Hazare: Karnataka seal last-8 berth

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Devdutt Padikkal continued his terrific form ahead of the IPL with a third successive century as the defending champions stormed into the Vijay Hazare Trophy quarterfinals

PHOTOS: Saina on Cloud 9 after IAF aircraft sortie

PHOTOS: Saina on Cloud 9 after IAF aircraft sortie

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

London Olympics bronze medallist shuttler Saina Nehwal experienced the thrill of flying in an Indian Air Force aircraft, and described the experience as "dream come true".

Sports Ministry begins thorough probe into Rio debacle

Sports Ministry begins thorough probe into Rio debacle

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The Sports Ministry on Thursday said it has started a "thorough review" of India's dismal outing at the Rio Olympics and is also seeking feedback and suggestions from the athletes who competed in the quadrennial extravaganza. India finished with a disappointing two medals, through PV Sindhu's silver in badminton and Sakhsi Malik's bronze in wrestling, at the two-week sporting gala last month.

Pandya ruled out of Australia's tour of India

Pandya ruled out of Australia's tour of India

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the forthcoming T20I and ODI series against Australia due to lower back stiffness.

Saina teaches Shraddha badminton!

Saina teaches Shraddha badminton!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

The Bollywood star takes tips from the athlete she will play in Amole Gupte's biopic.

Saina's recovery on track, eyes comeback in November

Saina's recovery on track, eyes comeback in November

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Her recovery from a knee injury going on smoothly, India's star shuttler Saina Nehwal is hoping to return to the courts by the end of next month.

Dravid gets notice, Dada says 'God help Indian cricket'

Dravid gets notice, Dada says 'God help Indian cricket'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

'New fashion in indian cricket .....conflict of interest ....Best way to remain in news ...god help indian cricket ......Dravid Gets Conflict of Interest Notice from BCCI Ethics Officer'

India's domestic season finally gets underway with Mushtaq Ali

India's domestic season finally gets underway with Mushtaq Ali

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

India will witness its first major cricket tournament in the country since the COVID-19 disruption when the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy begins the much-delayed domestic season from Sunday, presenting a platform for the hopefuls to impress before the Indian Premier League players' auction.

Saina likely to be out action for four months

Saina likely to be out action for four months

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Saina Nehwal, who underwent a knee surgery at a Mumbai hospital, is likely to be out of action for four months in a big setback for the badminton star, her father Harvir Singh said on Saturday.

Vijay Hazare: Sreesanth leads Kerala to win with first five-wicket haul

Vijay Hazare: Sreesanth leads Kerala to win with first five-wicket haul

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Sreesanth, who was not shortlisted in IPL 2021 auction's final list, returned figures of five for 65 in his first List A game in more than eight years.

Sourabh wins Vietnam Open Super 100 title

Sourabh wins Vietnam Open Super 100 title

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

Sourabh recovered from a mid-game slump to beat Sun 21-12, 17-21, 21-14 in the summit clash

Gavaskar to release Jaisimha's biography

Gavaskar to release Jaisimha's biography

Rediff.com13 Nov 2005

Titled, My way--The biography of the "gay cavalier", of Indian cricketer and former Hyderabad and South Zone captain, will be released at the M L Jaisimha Cricket Academy at Secunderabad.