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The Best Hindi 25 Films In 25 Years

The Best Hindi 25 Films In 25 Years

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Over 25 years, societies evolve and tastes change. Cinema absorbs and reflects this transformation. Picking only 25 films from the first quarter of the century is tough.

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 8, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 8, 2024

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Following is India's schedule on Thursday, Day 13 of competition at the Paris Games:

Kerala man cycles 22,000 km to cheer for Neeraj in Paris

Kerala man cycles 22,000 km to cheer for Neeraj in Paris

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Neeraj Chopra will have a special supporter at the Paris Olympics: a Kerala cyclist who has travelled all the way from Calicut, riding more than 22000 kilometers over two years.

'I'm A Heroine; Will Not Play A Mother's Role'

'I'm A Heroine; Will Not Play A Mother's Role'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Nyrraa Banerji's reason for staying away from Bollywood for a while: 'In Bollywood, there was a phase where all the movies were getting very bold. Physical intimacy was the criteria at that time for films. I didn't want to be part of that.'

Neeraj pulls out of Commonwealth Games due to groin strain

Neeraj pulls out of Commonwealth Games due to groin strain

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has pulled out of the Commonwealth Games due to 'fitness concerns', the Indian Olympic Association said on Tuesday.

Prize money for Olympic gold-winning athletes is a good start: Neeraj

Prize money for Olympic gold-winning athletes is a good start: Neeraj

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Thursday lauded World Athletics' decision to award USD 50,000 to all its gold-medallists in the Paris Olympic Games and said he would like to see such incentive being given in other global competitions as well.

SEE: Candid moments with Neeraj, Lovlina, Manpreet

SEE: Candid moments with Neeraj, Lovlina, Manpreet

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

In the video posted on Thakur's Twitter handle on Friday, Manpreet revealed butter chicken to be his favourite, while Lovlina said pork was her go to comfort food.

'Inspiration To The Entire Nation'

'Inspiration To The Entire Nation'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

The sports fraternity joined the nation in mourning the passing of Ratan Tata, recognising his significant contributions to Indian industry and society.

20 gold, 20 silver... India dominate SAAF C'ships

20 gold, 20 silver... India dominate SAAF C'ships

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

India tops medal table in SAAF Senior C'ships; Lankan star Pathirage clinches javelin gold

Neeraj dedicates Olympic gold medal to Milkha Singh

Neeraj dedicates Olympic gold medal to Milkha Singh

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'I didn't know it would be gold, unbelievable feeling' says javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra after his gold medal-winning feat.

Neeraj reaches Portugal; to compete on June 10

Neeraj reaches Portugal; to compete on June 10

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Olympic-bound star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has reached Portugal to take part in an event in Lisbon on June 10, which will mark his return to international competition after more than a year.

Even late at night at 1 AM, people were watching you

"Even late at night at 1 AM, people were watching you"

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Olympic and World Championships gold medalist Neeraj Chopra following his silver medal win at the ongoing Paris Olympics

How Neeraj qualified for the World Championships finals

How Neeraj qualified for the World Championships finals

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The medal round is on Sunday (7:05 IST).

Diamond League: Neeraj looks to maintain unbeaten streak

Diamond League: Neeraj looks to maintain unbeaten streak

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Newly-crowned world champion Neeraj Chopra will look to maintain his unbeaten streak in the prestigious Diamond League meet when he competes in a star-studded men's javelin throw field in Zurich on Thursday.

Missed 90m... but Neeraj happy with Diamond heist

Missed 90m... but Neeraj happy with Diamond heist

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Olympic javelin champion Neeraj Chopra expected to breach the 90m mark at the Diamond League final in Zurich but said he was happy to win the trophy, becoming the first Indian to do so.

Where will Diamond League winner Neeraj compete next?

Where will Diamond League winner Neeraj compete next?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Neeraj Chopra will next compete in the World Athletics Championships in Budapest starting on August 19, without participating in any other meet.

Chaos at javelin final: Never happened in any competition: Neeraj

Chaos at javelin final: Never happened in any competition: Neeraj

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The men's javelin final was drama-packed as confusion reigned supreme as Neeraj Chopra was forced to retake his first throw.

Fit-again Neeraj eyes history at Diamond League

Fit-again Neeraj eyes history at Diamond League

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

A fit-again Neeraj Chopra can create another piece of history when he takes part in the Diamond League Meeting in Lausanne on Friday.

Proud to Represent India: Neeraj, Sen celebrate R-Day

Proud to Represent India: Neeraj, Sen celebrate R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

As the nation celebrates its 76th Republic Day, India's sports fraternity took to social media to share their patriotic sentiments and wishes with fans across the country on Sunday.

This is like cheating.. Bartonietz lambasts Shivpal

"This is like cheating.." Bartonietz lambasts Shivpal

Rediff.com21 May 2025

So stupid, I have no words: Klaus Bartonietz on Shivpal's dope violation

Neeraj, Dinesh Karthik for India-UK 'Week of Sport'

Neeraj, Dinesh Karthik for India-UK 'Week of Sport'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

The British government launched the 'India-UK Week of Sport' on Monday to celebrate the incredible "living bridge" between both nations to mark India's 75th year of Independence.

2025's A to Z OF ENTERTAINMENT

2025's A to Z OF ENTERTAINMENT

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

As the year draws to a close, Rediff's Senior Contributor Roshmila Bhattacharya takes a look at the hits and misses, the highs and lows, the newsmakers and the dealbreakers in alphabetical order.

Rohit wins javelin gold to keep Worlds hopes alive

Rohit wins javelin gold to keep Worlds hopes alive

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Rohit Yadav clinched the javelin throw gold medal at the National Inter-State Athletics Championships to keep himself in contention for a berth in the World Championships in Tokyo.

India set 30-medal target at Asian Athletics Championships

India set 30-medal target at Asian Athletics Championships

Rediff.com22 May 2025

In the 2023 edition, India had won 27 medals to finish third in the standings behind Japan and China.

Time to put past to rest and focus on future: Neeraj

Time to put past to rest and focus on future: Neeraj

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The Tokyo Olympics triumph is done and dusted for star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who is now looking ahead for success in the coming years as he arrived in Chula Vista, United States for his off-season training.

God has answered our prayers: Neeraj's family

God has answered our prayers: Neeraj's family

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

'Today, he has lived up to everyone's expectations and made India proud'

Will Neeraj breach 90m mark at World Athletics?

Will Neeraj breach 90m mark at World Athletics?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra expects to breach the coveted 90m mark this year but doesn't want to think about "distance" going into the World Athletics Championships, in Eugene, United States.

What is Neeraj doing with Leander-Kim?

What is Neeraj doing with Leander-Kim?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Atlanta 1996 Bronze medalist meets Tokyo 2021 Gold medalist.

Federer watches as Neeraj shines bright in Zurich

Federer watches as Neeraj shines bright in Zurich

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Roger Federer made a star-studded appearance at the Zurich leg of the Diamond League

Chopra finishes second in Diamond League Final

Chopra finishes second in Diamond League Final

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Neeraj Chopra failed to defend his Diamond League champion's title

From farm tragedy to world glory: Rinku Hooda's gold

From farm tragedy to world glory: Rinku Hooda's gold

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'When I threw in the warm-up, I knew I would do well. I thought I would touch 67-68. But I got a gold medal at 66m.'

Neeraj's javelin, Lovlina's gloves headline second day of e-auction

Neeraj's javelin, Lovlina's gloves headline second day of e-auction

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

Neeraj Chopra's Tokyo Olympics javelin and Lovlina Borgohain's boxing gloves hogged the limelight on day two of the third edition of the e-auction of gifts presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.

IPL champs CSK felicitate Neeraj; present him Rs 1 crore

IPL champs CSK felicitate Neeraj; present him Rs 1 crore

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

Three-time Indian Premier League champions Chennai Super Kings on Sunday honoured Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra by presenting him Rs one crore in recognition of his historic feat at the Tokyo Games.

Padma Bhushan for Jhajharia; Chopra gets Padma Shri

Padma Bhushan for Jhajharia; Chopra gets Padma Shri

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Star para athlete Devendra Jhajharia was named for the prestigious Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian honour in the country while Olympic gold winning javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was among eight sportspersons named for the Padma Shri.

Javelin star Neeraj forced to cut short training in Turkey

Javelin star Neeraj forced to cut short training in Turkey

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who has qualified for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, is returning home from his training base in Turkey owing to the coronavirus pandemic that has forced many countries to shut their doors to passengers arriving from outside. The 22-year-old Chopra has been training in Turkey for the last one month.

Will Neeraj breach 90m mark at Doha Diamond League?

Will Neeraj breach 90m mark at Doha Diamond League?

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra faces the likes of reigning World champion Anderson Peters of Grenada and Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic in a star-studded field in Doha.

Can World Champ Neeraj pull of an encore at Diamond League Finals?

Can World Champ Neeraj pull of an encore at Diamond League Finals?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

If Chopra holds the trophy and pockets the US$30,000 prize money at the Prefontaine Classic, he will become only the third man to defend the DL overall title, though the format changed in 2017.

Reliving Neeraj's historic gold on National Javelin Day

Reliving Neeraj's historic gold on National Javelin Day

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Several states celebrate National Javelin Day on Monday to mark Neeraj Chopra's Olympic gold winning feat

Athletics Worlds: Neeraj looks to break new ground

Athletics Worlds: Neeraj looks to break new ground

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Chopra threw a personal best 89.30m at last month's Paavo Nurmi Games before improving it to 89.94m at the Stockholm Diamond League.

Ahead of Olympics, Neeraj ironing out kinks in technique

Ahead of Olympics, Neeraj ironing out kinks in technique

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Chopra said he has missed the "natural feeling" of being in a world-class field, except for one occasion, in the run up to the Games which opens on July 23 -- that one time was the Kuortane Games event in Finland on June 26 where he won a bronze with a performance of 86.79m in a star-studded field comprising, among others, Olympics gold favourite German Johannes Vetter, who won the event with a massive throw of 93.59m.