News for 'Khel'

'Vasundhara and Gehlot are hand in glove'

'Vasundhara and Gehlot are hand in glove'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'When the Congress attacked Modiji, Vasundharaji kept mum.' 'Why was she so tongue-tied?' 'Everybody knows why she kept quiet then.'

Vote for Bollywood's BEST cabaret dancer!

Vote for Bollywood's BEST cabaret dancer!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

A look at Bollywood's best cabaret performers over the years! Who is 'YOUR' favourite?

Army first priority, shooting second, says Jitu Rai

Army first priority, shooting second, says Jitu Rai

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

Not content with bringing home sporting laurels, one of India's most accomplished shooters Jitu Rai has taken to serving the nation as a newly-promoted Subedar Major in the Indian Army in Manipur.

Why Sonu Walia QUIT FILMS

Why Sonu Walia QUIT FILMS

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

'Everywhere, people would ask me why I had left films. They wanted to see more of me.' 'Their words were music to my ears.'

Kohli for Arjuna, Gavaskar for Dhyanchand award

Kohli for Arjuna, Gavaskar for Dhyanchand award

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has recommended young batsman Virat Kohli for the prestigious Arjuna award and former captain Sunil Gavaskar for the Dhyanchand lifetime achievement honour.

'Court for Oscars is undeniably a great decision!'

'Court for Oscars is undeniably a great decision!'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

The game that never began

The game that never began

Rediff.com3 Oct 2003

Olympics postponement rekindles Dipa Karmakar's hopes

Olympics postponement rekindles Dipa Karmakar's hopes

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Dipa Karmakar has been struggling with injuries ever since she underwent a surgery to treat an ACL injury in 2017.

Jamia gunman made his intentions clear on Facebook

Jamia gunman made his intentions clear on Facebook

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The man also went live on Facebook five times from the protest site and the cover picture of his profile showed him holding a sword.

Sports Shorts: Shiva Thapa in final, five others in semis

Sports Shorts: Shiva Thapa in final, five others in semis

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday.

'This is the right time to give the Bharat Ratna to him'

'This is the right time to give the Bharat Ratna to him'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'Nobody has Dhoni's record of championship in three formats.' 'Every cricketer, every Indian, will agree to that.'

US drone kills four terrorists in Pakistan

US drone kills four terrorists in Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

A United States drone targetted a compound in the restive North Waziristan tribal region today, killing four suspected terrorists in the first such attack since Pakistan reopened North Atlantic Treaty Organisation supply routes to neighbouring Afghanistan.

US drone four terrorists killed in Pakistan

US drone four terrorists killed in Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

A United States drone targetted a compound in the restive North Waziristan tribal region today, killing four suspected terrorists in the first such attack since Pakistan reopened North Atlantic Treaty Organisation supply routes to neighbouring Afghanistan.

How I slayed my demons and won an Olympic medal

How I slayed my demons and won an Olympic medal

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'Sport is cruel, as is life, which is why winning becomes sweet.'

US drone strike kills 3 militants in Pakistan

US drone strike kills 3 militants in Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2012

At least three suspected militants were killed when a United States drone targeted a car in Pakistan's restive North Waziristan tribal region on Saturday, officials said.

Gujarat Polls: The games political parties play

Gujarat Polls: The games political parties play

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Of cricket bats and kabbadi ads in the Gujarat poll

Nadeem-Shravan: Top 20 soundtracks

Nadeem-Shravan: Top 20 soundtracks

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

20 Nadeem-Shravan film albums which emerged as chartbusters.

From Karz to Sargam: More Rishi Musical Magic

From Karz to Sargam: More Rishi Musical Magic

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Sukanya Verma lists many more Rishi Kapoor chartbusters.

How the British schemed to give Kashmir to Pakistan

How the British schemed to give Kashmir to Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

'Once accession to Pakistan appeared unlikely, the British instituted Operations Gulmarg and Datta Khel respectively to foil possible accession to India.'

16 militants killed in US drone strike in Pakistan

16 militants killed in US drone strike in Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

At least 16 militants, including some foreign fighters, were killed when the United States drones targeted the compound of a militant commander believed to have links with the Haqqani network and the Al Qaeda in northwest Pakistan on Thursday.

US drone strike kills 21 militants in Pakistan

US drone strike kills 21 militants in Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Jul 2012

A United States drone targeted a compound in the restive North Waziristan tribal region on Friday, killing 21 suspected militants in the first such attack since Pakistan reopened the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation supply routes to neighbouring Afghanistan.

I don't fear anything except God: Mary Kom

I don't fear anything except God: Mary Kom

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

Boxing champ Mary's secret to success lies in her unwavering dedication to boxing, and her belief that sports other than cricket are gaining recognition, slowly but surely.

Pakistan fast bowler Amir retires citing 'mental torture'

Pakistan fast bowler Amir retires citing 'mental torture'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The 28-year-old left-arm pacer made the surprise announcement in a video interview released by Pakistani website Khel-Shel.

Wrestler Sushil rues missing gold at London Games

Wrestler Sushil rues missing gold at London Games

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

Disappointed at not winning gold for India at the recently concluded London Olympics, wrestler Sushil Kumar said if he had attacked the Japanese opponent first then he could have easily defeated him in the final.

Thackeray to Congress: 'Sasti daaru mehenga tel'

Thackeray to Congress: 'Sasti daaru mehenga tel'

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Coming down heavily on the Congress-led UPA government for increasing petrol prices, Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray on Friday claimed that liquor is now cheaper than petrol.

The other side of Dhoni: When Captain Cool's temper flared up on field

The other side of Dhoni: When Captain Cool's temper flared up on field

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

There were times when MS Dhoni let emotions get the better of him.

BCCI recommends Pujara's name for Arjuna award

BCCI recommends Pujara's name for Arjuna award

Rediff.com1 May 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India nominated prolific run scorer Cheteshwar Pujara for the prestigious Arjuna award, acknowledging his stupendous show during the last Test season for India.

'Arjuna circular sent to BCCI on Jan 27'

'Arjuna circular sent to BCCI on Jan 27'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Friday claimed that it sent the Arjuna awards circular and proforma to the Board of Control for Cricket in India on January 27.

I did not get any invite from ministry: Shastri

I did not get any invite from ministry: Shastri

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

Former India cricket captain Rav Shastri rejected criticism for not attending the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards committee meeting, saying that he was never informed by the Sports Ministry about it.

Madhya Pradesh will not allow IPL matches: CM

Madhya Pradesh will not allow IPL matches: CM

Rediff.com20 May 2012

Terming the Indian Premier League as "shameful", Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that his government would not allow IPL matches in the state.

Bollywood's MOST JABARDAST JODI? VOTE!

Bollywood's MOST JABARDAST JODI? VOTE!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Countless screen pairs have come together but only few can lay claim to that extra something called chemistry.

PHOTOS: PM Modi hosts 'inspirational' athletes

PHOTOS: PM Modi hosts 'inspirational' athletes

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, hosted the National Sports awardees, including Rio Olympics silver medallist PV Sindhu and bronze winner Sakshi Malik, at his 7 Race Course Road residence in New Delhi.

PHOTOS: Dhoni, Advani receive Padma Bhushan award

PHOTOS: Dhoni, Advani receive Padma Bhushan award

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Former India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and multiple world champion cueist Pankaj Advani were presented with the country's third-highest civilian award -- the Padma Bhushan

US drone strikes kill 6 in North Waziristan

US drone strikes kill 6 in North Waziristan

Rediff.com30 Oct 2011

The large number of missiles fired seemed to indicate an important militant was targeted. The identities of those killed could not immediately be ascertained.

Dhanraj to play in World Series Hockey

Dhanraj to play in World Series Hockey

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Former India captain Dhanraj Pillay is set to scorch the hockey turf with his lightning speed and magical moves during World Series Hockey (WSH). The mercurial striker has been signed to play in the league that is scheduled to begin on December 17.

Actors and Their SHOCKINGLY Young Heroines

Actors and Their SHOCKINGLY Young Heroines

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at some striking age gaps between the onscreen romantic couples of Hindi movies.

Cleaner kills 2 during joyride with MEA official's car

Cleaner kills 2 during joyride with MEA official's car

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

A joyride by a cleaner ended up snuffing out the life of two men when he rammed the car, owned by a senior official of the external affairs ministry official, into them in south Delhi on Monday, said the police. Sultan Singh, 50, and Raja Ram, 30, were killed in the accident near Ansal Plaza on Khel Gaon Marg in south Delhi at around 6 am when Manish, a cleaner, allegedly lost control on the car and hit them. The car belongs to Kartik Pandey, an under secretary.

PM credits 'silent' women voters with BJP's Bihar win

PM credits 'silent' women voters with BJP's Bihar win

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Addressing BJP workers at a felicitation function after the Bharatiya Janata Party's victory in Bihar elections and various bypolls, he asserted that the only mantra for his party's victory was 'Sabka saath, sabka vikas and sabka vishwas' and also launched a veiled attack on the West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress, saying those who cannot challenge the saffron party democratically have resorted to 'murdering' its workers to realise their goals.

A pathway from schools to Olympics: Rathore's grand plan for Indian sports

A pathway from schools to Olympics: Rathore's grand plan for Indian sports

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Wednesday said the Khelo India initiative, which focussed on infrastructure development till now, will look to ensure all-round growth in its revamped form.