News for 'Lakshya'

'A bit soft...' Saina drops blunt view on young crop

'A bit soft...' Saina drops blunt view on young crop

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Our current players just need to develop a bit more physically: Saina Nehwal

Did Shibani Like Farhan's 120 Bahadur?

Did Shibani Like Farhan's 120 Bahadur?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Farhan Akhtar seems proud of 120 Bahadur, his second war epic after Lakshya -- he doesn't direct this one, he stars in it -- and invited film folk to a special screening in Mumbai.

Top-seeded shuttlers stroll in Sr National openers

Top-seeded shuttlers stroll in Sr National openers

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Senior Badminton Nationals: Unnati, Tanvi, Sanskar, Chauhan begin campaign in style

Prannoy rallies, Ayush whips Yuan to advance in Sydney

Prannoy rallies, Ayush whips Yuan to advance in Sydney

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

World No. 32 Ayush, who claimed his maiden Super 300 title at the US Open earlier this year, dismissed Canada's Sam Yuan 21-11, 21-15 in 33 minutes.

Indonesia Open: Lakshya, Rajawat march forth

Indonesia Open: Lakshya, Rajawat march forth

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Rajawat will take on eighth seed Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand next.

Olympics: Lakshya concedes pressure got better of him

Olympics: Lakshya concedes pressure got better of him

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'At times when the score is crucial and you have to be mentally really strong. Credit to him, he played a solid game in the second half.'

'Filmmakers Need To Be Brave'

'Filmmakers Need To Be Brave'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Farhan Akhtar is going the Karan Johar way.

'I'm The So-Called Outsider'

'I'm The So-Called Outsider'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

'I belong to a middle class family of Delhi, with no contacts in the film industry of Mumbai.'

Rahul slams fighting fifty but Karnataka on shaky ground vs Punjab

Rahul slams fighting fifty but Karnataka on shaky ground vs Punjab

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Karnataka on shaky ground against Punjab despite Rahul's fifty; Desai puts Saurashtra on cusp of win

Boong, The Manipur Film That Won A BAFTA

Boong, The Manipur Film That Won A BAFTA

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

'This story has been always there since my childhood because of missing people.' 'I remember a family member who disappeared and I kept wondering what happened to him.'

Chirag-Satwiksairaj, Sen shine in 2025; Sindhu struggles

Chirag-Satwiksairaj, Sen shine in 2025; Sindhu struggles

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Lakshya Sen's title win, a World Championships medal from Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty offered hope amidst a difficult 2025 for Indian badminton.

Bharti Singh Is Pregnant Again

Bharti Singh Is Pregnant Again

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Comedian Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa are all set to welcome their second child.

'Indian badminton's depth in doubles a concern'

'Indian badminton's depth in doubles a concern'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

While the men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty is among the world's best, former national coach Vimal Kumar said there is a significant drop-off beyond them.

Want To See Kartik Aaryan As A Snake?!

Want To See Kartik Aaryan As A Snake?!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Then there is Love And War featuring Alia, Ranbir, Vicky...

Paris Olympics: 'Lakshya Sen is an amazing player'

Paris Olympics: 'Lakshya Sen is an amazing player'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Viktor Axelsen said the young Lakshya Sen would be among the favourites to win a gold medal at the Los Angeles Games in 2028.

Sindhu, Lakshya storm into Syed Modi International final

Sindhu, Lakshya storm into Syed Modi International final

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

PV Sindhu cruised into the women's singles final with a dominating straight-game win over fellow Indian Unnati Hooda in the semis.

Sindhu storms into Malaysia Open quarters; Sen, Ayush ousted

Sindhu storms into Malaysia Open quarters; Sen, Ayush ousted

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Sen, who had broken the three-year jinx of first-round exits in the tournament when he defeated Singapore's Jia Heng Jason Teh on Wednesday, succumbed in the pre-quarterfinals against Hong Kong-China's Lee Cheuk Yiu 22-22, 15-21 in 53 minutes.

Sindhu enters second round, Lakshya goes down fighting

Sindhu enters second round, Lakshya goes down fighting

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Former champion PV Sindhu progressed to the women's singles second round but Lakshya Sen went down fighting to world number one Viktor Axelsen at the Singapore Open Super 750 badminton tournament in Singapore on Wednesday.

Australian Open: Shetty sets up Sen clash in quarters

Australian Open: Shetty sets up Sen clash in quarters

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

yush Shetty and former World championships bronze medallist Lakshya Sen advanced in the Australian Open in contrasting fashion to set up an all-Indian quarterfinal clash.

Best Bollywood Movies 2026: Releases And Complete Movies List

Best Bollywood Movies 2026: Releases And Complete Movies List

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Here's a quick look at the Bollywood movies list of 2026. Lots of interesting titles and genres coming right up!

'Who said I left Congress line': Tharoor clarifies stance

'Who said I left Congress line': Tharoor clarifies stance

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor addresses concerns about his recent statements, asserting his alignment with the party's principles and goals.

Ranji Trophy: Shami's fiery spell drives Bengal toward innings win

Ranji Trophy: Shami's fiery spell drives Bengal toward innings win

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

India pacer Mohammed Shami's five-wicket burst put Bengal on the verge of an outright victory with bonus point against Services on the third day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match in Kalyani, West Bengal on Saturday.

Lakshya shares Olympic experience with Uttarakhand CM

Lakshya shares Olympic experience with Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen shared his experience after meeting the Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at his residence on Sunday.

U-19 Tri-series: India A suffer second loss to Afghanistan!

U-19 Tri-series: India A suffer second loss to Afghanistan!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Skipper Vihaan Malhotra (13) was dismissed in the fourth over by medium pacer Salam Khan (3/35), who also removed Abhigyan Kundu (12) and Mohamed Enaam (1), reducing India A to 85 for five inside 11 overs.

Lakshya storms into quarters of Indonesian Open

Lakshya storms into quarters of Indonesian Open

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Lakshya Sen registered an easy 21-9, 21-15 win over Japan's Kenta Nishimoto in his pre-quarterfinal match.

Lakshya Sen bows out of Thailand Open

Lakshya Sen bows out of Thailand Open

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

The two players fought tooth and nail till 22 points before the Indian faltered to hand the first game to his opponent.

Satwik-Chirag, Lakshya win; Ponnappa-Crasto lose

Satwik-Chirag, Lakshya win; Ponnappa-Crasto lose

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

India's Lakshya Sen got off the a rousing start at the Olympics, beating Guatemala's Kevin Cordon 21-8, 22-20 in the men's singles badminton competition on Saturday.

Olympics: Lakshya goes down fighting in bronze match

Olympics: Lakshya goes down fighting in bronze match

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Lakshya leaves Paris with the best-ever finish by an Indian shuttler in the men's singles event at the Olympics.

PV Sindhu shines, Lakshya stumbles in Kumamoto opener

PV Sindhu shines, Lakshya stumbles in Kumamoto opener

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu sailed into the pre-quarterfinals but Lakshya Sen made an opening-round exit from the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 tournament in Kumamoto, Japan on Wednesday.

Satwik-Chirag survive scare to reach Aus Open 2nd round

Satwik-Chirag survive scare to reach Aus Open 2nd round

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Star Indian shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty entered the men's doubles second round with a tough straight-game win over Chinese Taipei's Chang Ko-Chi and Po Li-Wei at the Australian Open Super 500 tournament in Sydney on Tuesday.

All England Badminton: Lakshya, Tanisha-Ashwini advance

All England Badminton: Lakshya, Tanisha-Ashwini advance

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

World Championship bronze medallist shuttler Lakshya Sen advanced to the second round with an easy victory against Denmark's Magnus Johannesen.

Tara-Veer Party Together

Tara-Veer Party Together

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

These ladies weren't the only ones who turned heads at Manish Malhotra's Diwali party. Look at the power couples and other stars at the bash.

It's curtains for Sen, Mannepalli at Macau Open

It's curtains for Sen, Mannepalli at Macau Open

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Mannepalli netted a smash as Justin won 9 of the next 13 points to level at 18-all with a sharp return to the forehand.

Shaina, Diksha grab gold at Badminton Asia C'ships

Shaina, Diksha grab gold at Badminton Asia C'ships

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

India recorded its best-ever showing at the Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Championships as Shaina Manimuthu and Diksha Sudhakar clinched gold medals in their respective categories in Chengdu, China, on Sunday.

Olympics: Lakshya Sen to fight for bronze after Axelsen defeat

Olympics: Lakshya Sen to fight for bronze after Axelsen defeat

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Lakshya Sen falls to Axelsen in semis, to play bronze-medal playoff

Dravid's son Anvay earns India U-19 call up

Dravid's son Anvay earns India U-19 call up

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Anvay, the son of legendary India batter Rahul Dravid, was on Tuesday named in the India U-19 B squad for an upcoming triangular series also featuring India A and Afghanistan's U-19 teams.

Olympics badminton: Why Lakshya Sen's first round win is 'deleted'...

Olympics badminton: Why Lakshya Sen's first round win is 'deleted'...

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Sen had emerged victorious in a 21-8, 22-20 straight games win. The result now stands cancelle

Satwik-Chirag battle into Denmark Open Round 2

Satwik-Chirag battle into Denmark Open Round 2

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Indian shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty survived a scare before progressing to the men's doubles second round with a thrilling win over Scotland's Christopher Grimley and Matthew Grimley at the Denmark Open Super 750 tournament in Odense on Wednesday.

Giant Axelsen stands between Lakshya and an Olympic medal

Giant Axelsen stands between Lakshya and an Olympic medal

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

The Indian will have yet another uphill task at hand when he takes on Axelsen, the baby-faced badminton giant, who has terrorised his opponents in the last few years.

Dravid's son Anvay picked for BCCI's U-19 tournament

Dravid's son Anvay picked for BCCI's U-19 tournament

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Anvay Dravid, a top-order batter-cum-wicketkeeper, has been named in Team C of the BCCI's Under-19 One-Day Challenger Trophy.