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Indian men shatter 15-year-old national relay record

Indian men shatter 15-year-old national relay record

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Gurindervir, Kujur, Manikanta, Amlan set new 4x100m relay national record

Bhaker, Kusale, and 3 debutants ready to rock Munich

Bhaker, Kusale, and 3 debutants ready to rock Munich

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Reigning Asian Games champion Palak and Paris Olympics stars Manu Bhaker and Swapnil Kusale headline the 23-member Indian squad for the Munich leg of the Rifle/Pistol ISSF World Cup, beginning June 8.

Rishabh Pant's saviour fighting for life after suicide bid

Rishabh Pant's saviour fighting for life after suicide bid

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

The doctor treating Rajat said his condition was improving. Pant may come to Jhabreda in a day or two to visit Rajat, the doctor said, quoting the cricketer's PA.

Asian Athletics: Indian men's relay team in race for gold

Asian Athletics: Indian men's relay team in race for gold

Rediff.com29 May 2025

The final line-up includes strong contenders like Sri Lanka, China, and Kazakhstan, with Sri Lanka boasting of the season's fastest of 3:01.56.

Can Neeraj Chopra defend his world title in Tokyo?

Can Neeraj Chopra defend his world title in Tokyo?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

If the two-time Olympic medallist Indian wins gold on September 18, the day of the finals, he will become the third men ever to win the world championships javelin title in two consecutive editions.

'R D Burman And Sholay Still Rule Our Hearts'

'R D Burman And Sholay Still Rule Our Hearts'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

'Panchamda created an exclusive theme music for Gabbar Singh, which is used throughout the film every time the dacoit makes an appearance, and in both concept and sound, is so eerie and evil.'

India win six golds on Day 2 of Taiwan Open Athletics

India win six golds on Day 2 of Taiwan Open Athletics

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

The Indian contingent won as many as six gold medals, including double podium finishes in the women's 800m final and long jump competition, on the second and final day of Taiwan Open International athletics championship.

Watch Samantha's Horror Film On OTT

Watch Samantha's Horror Film On OTT

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Akshay Kumar's patriotism, Rana Naidu's fury, Snow White's fair and lovely attitude... emotions run high on OTT this week.

Tension escalates in Etawah after 'caste-based' tonsuring of preacher

Tension escalates in Etawah after 'caste-based' tonsuring of preacher

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Days after the alleged caste-based tonsuring of a Bhagwat Katha preacher and his aide in Etawah's Dandarpur village, tensions escalated on Thursday as members of Yadav groups staged protests demanding the arrest of all accused and withdrawal of the case registered against the victims.

Etawah tonsure: 'All Hindus have right to recite Bhagavad Katha'

Etawah tonsure: 'All Hindus have right to recite Bhagavad Katha'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

In response to the recent incident in Etawah where a non-Brahmin kathavachak (religious storyteller) was allegedly assaulted and tonsured, the Kashi Vidvat Parishad, a prestigious council of Sanskrit scholars and experts on Hindu scriptures, has issued a strong statement defending the rights of all Hindus to recite and narrate the Bhagavad Katha.

Neeraj to skip Asian Athletics C'ships, sprinter Kujur in squad

Neeraj to skip Asian Athletics C'ships, sprinter Kujur in squad

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

National record holder in women's javelin throw, Annu Rani would consider herself to be lucky to make it to the squad as she has been struggling for some time to reach the 60m mark.

Manu Bhaker and Shiva Narwal win mixed team pistol title

Manu Bhaker and Shiva Narwal win mixed team pistol title

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

They beat the experienced pair of Amanpreet Singh and Shweta Singh of ONGC

Indian men's, mixed 4x400m teams miss direct spot at Worlds

Indian men's, mixed 4x400m teams miss direct spot at Worlds

Rediff.com10 May 2025

The Indians will have another chance on Sunday to make the cut for the Tokyo World Championships.

'No fear': Amarnath pilgrims opt for Pahalgam route

'No fear': Amarnath pilgrims opt for Pahalgam route

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Defying apprehensions of the horrific April 22 terror Pahalgam attack casting a shadow on the Amarnath Yatra this year, hundreds of pilgrims from various parts of the country lined up at the registration centre in Jammu on the first day.

Olympics Shooting: Can Manu, Divyansh finish among medals?

Olympics Shooting: Can Manu, Divyansh finish among medals?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

The onus will be on Manu Bhaker, Yashaswini Singh Deswal in women's 10m air pistol, and the men's 10m air rifle duo of Divyansh Singh Panwar and Deepak Kumar to bring India success on the second day of shooting event at Tokyo Olympics on Saturday.

Jolt to Sunny Leone as Lucknow restaurant-bar construction stayed

Jolt to Sunny Leone as Lucknow restaurant-bar construction stayed

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

A consumer forum in Lucknow, India, has halted the construction of actress Sunny Leone's restaurant-cum-bar, citing concerns about "unauthorised activity" and potential security threats to the neighboring high court premises and the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan. The commission deemed the allotment of the society's community center to a commercial establishment as inappropriate and raised concerns about the Lucknow Development Authority's approval of the project. The matter has been listed for further hearing on February 19.

Sable, Jyothi strike GOLD at Asian Athletics

Sable, Jyothi strike GOLD at Asian Athletics

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Gold rush: Yarraji, Sable, women's 4x400m relay finish on top to extend India's Asian C'ship dominance

'Savour this moment, you've earned it!'

'Savour this moment, you've earned it!'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The cricket fraternity, including new T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav and new head coach Gautam Gambhir, also joined in to congratulate the duo.

'Indian Idol Has Changed My Life'

'Indian Idol Has Changed My Life'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

'Shreya (Ghoshal) ma'am said she hasn't heard a voice like mine before, and added that even in the future, there won't be another voice like mine.'

Gagan Narang overwhelmed by India's shooting success

Gagan Narang overwhelmed by India's shooting success

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Gagan Narang lauded the Indian shooting contingent for their fantastic performances

More para-athletes should have get Khel Ratna: Praveen

More para-athletes should have get Khel Ratna: Praveen

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Praveen Kumar expressed his sentiments without naming anyone, saying he would have been happier if other Paris Paralympics medallists had also been honored.

'It's a dream come true moment for me'

'It's a dream come true moment for me'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet, under whose leadership India won a second successive bronze medal at the Olympics, said the honour is a recognition of his "fascinating" journey in which he still has plenty more to achieve.

Does the National Games hold relevance?

Does the National Games hold relevance?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Except for shooting, a major Olympic sport, most of the top stars in other disciplines will give the National Games a miss.

Yarraji, Shirse smash National Games hurdles records

Yarraji, Shirse smash National Games hurdles records

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Andhra Pradesh's Jyothi Yarraji and Tejas Shirse of Maharashtra won their third successive gold medals in the women's 110m hurdles and men's 100m hurdles respectively at the National Games in Dehradun.

Saurabh-Manu win gold in 10m air pistol mixed event

Saurabh-Manu win gold in 10m air pistol mixed event

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

The Indian pair shot a total of 483.5 to finish on top of the podium at the ISSF World Cup.

Movies COMING UP In 2025

Movies COMING UP In 2025

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

In this multi-part series, Joginder Tuteja brings us the theatrical releases of 2025.

'Chaplus Must Be Thrown Out'

'Chaplus Must Be Thrown Out'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'We used to give these boxers a hammering in the ring and now they are teaching youngsters how to defend. Come on man!' 'People like Akhil Kumar and Jitender Kumar were among the top boxers in the world, but instead of choosing them to train young boxers they are picking people who are yes men.'

Khel Ratna is just the beginning: Harmanpreet

Khel Ratna is just the beginning: Harmanpreet

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh said the honour is a recognition of his "fascinating" journey in which he still has plenty more to achieve.

Setback to Sidda, HC rejects plea against governor's nod for probe

Setback to Sidda, HC rejects plea against governor's nod for probe

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

The chief minister had challenged the approval given by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot for an investigation against him in the alleged irregularities in the allotment of 14 sites to his wife by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) in a prime locality.

Protests, doping and internal strife: The dark side of India's Olympic journey

Protests, doping and internal strife: The dark side of India's Olympic journey

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

From bitter fights to dope shame, Indian Olympic team's tryst with controversies

PIX: Preity, Huma watch Tanu Weds Manu Returns with Kangana

PIX: Preity, Huma watch Tanu Weds Manu Returns with Kangana

Rediff.com21 May 2015

A look at the star guests at the screening.

Paralympics Day 2: Golden girl Avani leads India's medal rush

Paralympics Day 2: Golden girl Avani leads India's medal rush

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

How India's athletes fared at the Paris Paralympic Games on Friday.

Check out Indian athletes who've qualified for Paralympics

Check out Indian athletes who've qualified for Paralympics

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

All Indian athletes who've qualified for the paralympic games

Over 60% voter-turnout recorded in Haryana polls

Over 60% voter-turnout recorded in Haryana polls

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

The voter turnout recorded in the 2019 assembly polls was around 68 per cent.

Golfer Manu clinches silver at Youth Asian Games

Golfer Manu clinches silver at Youth Asian Games

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

India added a silver and bronze to swell their medal tally to six in their controversy-ridden Asian Youth Games campaign on the fifth day of the multi-sporting event, in Nanjing, on Tuesday.

Jessica Lal case: SC upholds lifer for Manu Sharma

Jessica Lal case: SC upholds lifer for Manu Sharma

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

"The prosecution has proved beyond reasonable doubt the presence of Manu Sharma at the site of the offence," a bench of Justices P Sathasivam and Swatanter Kumar said, upholding the Delhi High Court verdict. The apex court also upheld the conviction as well as sentence of four years jail term of Vikas Yadav, son of controversial Uttar Pradesh politician D P Yadav and, Amarjeet Singh Gill, an MNC executive, for the destruction of evidence.

Box office: Tanu Weds Manu Returns gets impressive opening

Box office: Tanu Weds Manu Returns gets impressive opening

Rediff.com25 May 2015

A look at the hits and misses of the week.

Manu strikes gold; Deepak claims bronze at Asian Championship

Manu strikes gold; Deepak claims bronze at Asian Championship

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Manu Bhaker claimed the gold medal in the women's 10am air pistol, while birthday boy Deepak Kumar gifted himself a bronze medal in men's 10m air rifle at the 14th Asian Championship.

ED issues notice to Xiaomi for forex 'violations' to tune of Rs 5,551 cr

ED issues notice to Xiaomi for forex 'violations' to tune of Rs 5,551 cr

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday said it has issued show-cause notices to the Indian arm of Chinese mobile phone manufacturer Xiaomi, its chief financial officer and director Sameer B Rao, former managing director Manu Kumar Jain and three foreign banks for alleged violations of the foreign exchange law to the tune of more than Rs 5,551 crore.

Bypoll results see NDA inching closer to majority in Rajya Sabha

Bypoll results see NDA inching closer to majority in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Union ministers Ravneet Singh Bittu and George Kurian were elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha Tuesday along with senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi and former minister Upendra Kushwaha.