News for 'Khel'

Nadeem-Shravan: Top 20 soundtracks

Nadeem-Shravan: Top 20 soundtracks

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

20 Nadeem-Shravan film albums which emerged as chartbusters.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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

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.

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.

4000 sports grounds to be constructed across J & K

4000 sports grounds to be constructed across J & K

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Jammu and Kashmir government has embarked upon an ambitious project to construct more than 4000 sports grounds in as many panchayat and community blocks in the state.

NATO helicopter strike in Pak; 2 soldiers hurt

NATO helicopter strike in Pak; 2 soldiers hurt

Rediff.com17 May 2011

The incident occurred early Tuesday morning in Datta Khel region of North Waziristan Agency, which has witnessed numerous missile strikes by US drones over the past few years.

7 killed by US drone in Pakistan

7 killed by US drone in Pakistan

Rediff.com12 May 2011

An unmanned United States spy plane struck a vehicle in the volatile North Waziristan tribal region of Pakistan today, killing seven suspected militants.

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.

MS Dhoni nominated for Padma Bhushan honour

MS Dhoni nominated for Padma Bhushan honour

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Dhoni is already a recipient of the prestigious Arjuna, Rajeev Gandhi Khel Ratna and the Padma Shri award.

6 militants killed in US drone attack in Pakistan

6 militants killed in US drone attack in Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

At least 6 militants, including foreigners, were killed and 3 others injured on Tuesday in a United States drone attack in Pakistan's restive North Waziristan tribal region.

Life Lessons from Kader Khan

Life Lessons from Kader Khan

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Don't believe us? Take a look.

Two policemen killed, 5 hurt in Pakistan blast

Two policemen killed, 5 hurt in Pakistan blast

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

Terrorists targetted a police van with a roadside bomb in northwest Pakistan's restive Bannu region on Thursday, killing at least two security personnel and injuring five others, a day after a suicide attack on a police station in the same area claimed 20 lives.

'Arjuna award devalued, made cheap'

'Arjuna award devalued, made cheap'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Former recipients of the Arjuna award on Tuesday lamented that its dignity has been lowered and the government is now 'throwing' the honour away.

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.

Bomb scare near Delhi's Gargi college

Bomb scare near Delhi's Gargi college

Rediff.com30 May 2011

Hot on the heels of an explosion outside the Delhi High Court last week, a mysterious bag containing some powder, pencil batteries and wires that can be assembled into a bomb was found outside a women's college on Monday afternoon, creating panic.

National Games set to finally roll out on Saturday

National Games set to finally roll out on Saturday

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

After six postponements and a chaotic build-up, the 34th National Games begin in Ranchi on Saturday, with more than 8,000 athletes, including a host of Commonwealth and Asian Games medallists, vying for top honours.

Here's what Vajpayee told Ganguly & Co before 2004 Pak tour

Here's what Vajpayee told Ganguly & Co before 2004 Pak tour

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Atal Bihari Vajpayee asked the players to win hearts too apart from matches

Top Taliban commander killed in US drone strike

Top Taliban commander killed in US drone strike

Rediff.com16 Oct 2010

In a major setback to Taliban, missiles fired from US drones have killed its top commander and group's deputy chief Qari Hussain Mehsud, mastermind of many suicide attacks across Pakistan, sources claimed on Friday.

PHOTOS: President bestows controversy-marred Arjuna awards

PHOTOS: President bestows controversy-marred Arjuna awards

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

Amidst controversies, the National Sports Awards were presented by President Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Friday.

Flops galore at the box office

Flops galore at the box office

Rediff.com17 May 2010

A look at the weekend box office report.

The GOOD, BAD and UGLY DOLLS of Bollywood

The GOOD, BAD and UGLY DOLLS of Bollywood

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the wide-eyed dolly's presence in our movies.

When Bollywood went to college

When Bollywood went to college

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

The filmi college saga, through the decades.

Quiz: Know these filmi dialogues?

Quiz: Know these filmi dialogues?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Test your knowledge on some of Hindi cinema's memorable dialogues.

Forty killed in Mosque bombing in Pakistan

Forty killed in Mosque bombing in Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Nov 2010

A suicide bomber blew himself up in a mosque packed with worshippers offering Friday prayers, killing over 40 people and injuring at least 70 others in the restive Darra Adam Khel region of northwest Pakistan on Friday.

Forced evictions for CWG: Lives thrown asunder

Forced evictions for CWG: Lives thrown asunder

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Zora, who is married and stays at her in-laws house, keeps coming back to what once used to be her paternal house in Indira Gandhi Camp II in Sewa Nagar in South Delhi, for she does not have parents, but has two younger sisters and a brother. Her two sisters live in a plastic tent, which is often targetted by miscreants at night.

Aradhana actor Sujit Kumar passes away

Aradhana actor Sujit Kumar passes away

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

The veteran actor was 75.

US drones pound Haqqani hideouts in Pak, 12 dead

US drones pound Haqqani hideouts in Pak, 12 dead

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

Stepping up a campaign against the group, 10 to 12 drones carried out a wave of pre-dawn attacks on Dargah Mandi and Danday Darpa Khel near Miranshah, the main town in North Waziristan Agency, officials and witnesses were quoted as saying by TV news channels.

Sports Shorts: Saina, Kashyap pull out of Denmark Open

Sports Shorts: Saina, Kashyap pull out of Denmark Open

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

Images: President confers National sports awards

Images: President confers National sports awards

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

Images from the Arjuna Awards presentation at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday.

Gagan Narang to participate at Commonwealth Games

Gagan Narang to participate at Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Moved by the overwhelming support of his fans, Indian ace shooter Gagan Narang said he has got back his motivation and would participate in the October 3-14 Commonwealth Games.