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'Sushasan Babu' Nitish Under Fire Over Rise In Crime

'Sushasan Babu' Nitish Under Fire Over Rise In Crime

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Ahead of the impending assembly polls, the rising crime graph and poor law and order situation have led to demands being revived to adopt UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's 'bulldozer' and police encounter policy in Bihar to deal with criminals.

Neeraj Chopra's two big targets for 2023!

Neeraj Chopra's two big targets for 2023!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Winning the gold at the World Championships in August and breaching the magical 90m mark are Neeraj Chopra's targets this year.

Neeraj's plea answered: Jena's path to World Championships cleared

Neeraj's plea answered: Jena's path to World Championships cleared

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Kishore Jena on Friday received his visa to travel to Hungary, paving the way for him to compete at the World Athletics Championships

Olympic champ Neeraj turns angel investor

Olympic champ Neeraj turns angel investor

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

The company, which claims to have an annual revenue rate of US$7 million and is targeting to touch US$35 million in 2022, will also be investing in creator growth and monetisation opportunities.

Sachin Tendulkar Foundation eyes sports icon from Naxalite area

Sachin Tendulkar Foundation eyes sports icon from Naxalite area

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

The administration has introduced 'Maidan Cup' in collaboration with the Mann Deshi Foundation and Sachin Tendulkar Foundation, under which 50 playgrounds will be developed in Dantewada to boost sports culture and talent.

Neeraj Chopra may skip National Games

Neeraj Chopra may skip National Games

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Indian Olympic Association's directive notwithstanding, champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's participation in the upcoming National Games looks doubtful, as he is coming off a groin injury and a gruelling season.

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.

'Can I Have Your Number?'

'Can I Have Your Number?'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

As Neeraj Chopra makes his way through a crowd of admirers, a young woman asks, 'Can I have your number?'

World Athletics: Neeraj Chopra qualifies for javelin throw final

World Athletics: Neeraj Chopra qualifies for javelin throw final

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

DP Manu and Kishore Jena are the other two javelin throwers who will be in action on Friday.

Focus on Sable, Annu Rani at Asian Championships

Focus on Sable, Annu Rani at Asian Championships

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Both of them are banking on "conducive" conditions to ensure a strong performance.

Chitrangda's Jalwa Never Fades

Chitrangda's Jalwa Never Fades

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

From dazzling sequins to ethereal saris, her style is playful yet sophisticated.

SEE: Neeraj Chopra enthrals students from 75 schools

SEE: Neeraj Chopra enthrals students from 75 schools

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Neeraj Chopra launches outreach programme, interacts with students from 75 schools

Here's how much BCCI paid for Neeraj Chopra's javelin

Here's how much BCCI paid for Neeraj Chopra's javelin

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

It was BCCI that 'bought' Neeraj Chopra's javelin during e-auction in 2021

Olympic champ Neeraj hospitalised with high fever

Olympic champ Neeraj hospitalised with high fever

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

On his return from Tokyo, Neeraj had tested negative for COVID-19.

Congratulate Neeraj Chopra on winning Olympics GOLD

Congratulate Neeraj Chopra on winning Olympics GOLD

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Neeraj Chopra ended India's long wait of 100 years when he claimed a historic first Olympic athletics gold medal for India at the Tokyo Games on Saturday.

Neeraj Chopra wins Lausanne Diamond League crown

Neeraj Chopra wins Lausanne Diamond League crown

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra returned to winning ways in the men's javelin following his silver at the World Championships last month. His effort of 89.08 metres with his first throw was enough for gold at the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne on Friday.

Neeraj Chopra to start season at Doha Diamond League

Neeraj Chopra to start season at Doha Diamond League

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will begin the season at the Doha Diamond League.

Might not have to wait till Olympics... could breach the 90m mark before that: Neeraj

Might not have to wait till Olympics... could breach the 90m mark before that: Neeraj

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Olympic gold-medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is aiming to breach the 90m mark before the Paris Olympics and says the way his preparations are going, it could happen anytime soon.

Lalu Yadav expels elder son from party, snaps family ties

Lalu Yadav expels elder son from party, snaps family ties

Rediff.com25 May 2025

RJD president Lalu Prasad has expelled his elder son, Tej Pratap Yadav, from the party for six years for "irresponsible behavior" and snapped all family ties with him. The decision comes after a viral Facebook post claimed that Yadav, a former Bihar minister, was "in a relationship" with a young woman.

Why Indian Tennis Is In A Slump

Why Indian Tennis Is In A Slump

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

'We were the best team in Asia at one point. Today, we are barely in the reckoning for the Davis Cup.' 'Players now, especially this decade, lack perseverance.'

This BJP leader wants Nitish Kumar as Deputy PM

This BJP leader wants Nitish Kumar as Deputy PM

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Senior BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Choubey has expressed his desire to see Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as the Deputy Prime Minister. However, the JD(U) and the RJD have dismissed Choubey's remarks as inconsequential, with the JD(U) pointing to Amit Shah's recent statement that Nitish Kumar is the coalition's leader for the upcoming assembly polls. The RJD has also ridiculed Choubey's statement, stating that the BJP is looking to get rid of Nitish Kumar and that Tejashwi Yadav will be the next Chief Minister of Bihar.

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.

Armed forces hail Subedar Neeraj's 'golden victory'

Armed forces hail Subedar Neeraj's 'golden victory'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Defence minister Rajnath Singh said Neerj Chopra's "golden victory" at the Tokyo Olympics is a historic and proud moment for the entire country, including the Indian armed forces.

Coach Bartonietz to train Neeraj till 2024 Paris Games

Coach Bartonietz to train Neeraj till 2024 Paris Games

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will continue to train with his German coach, Klaus Bartonietz, whose contract has been extended till the 2024 Paris Games, the Athletics Federation of India confirmed on Sunday.

'BCCI ready to fund couple of Olympic disciplines'

'BCCI ready to fund couple of Olympic disciplines'

Rediff.com15 May 2025

BCCI wants to adopt Olympic sports; Govt mulling approval to OCI athletes

SEE: Neeraj Chopra's Gold medal-winning throw

SEE: Neeraj Chopra's Gold medal-winning throw

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Saturday became only the second Indian to win an individual gold in the Olympics, out-performing the field by quite a distance to notch up the first track-and-field Games medal for the country.

Neeraj Chopra needs 'one perfect day' to breach 90m mark

Neeraj Chopra needs 'one perfect day' to breach 90m mark

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Neeraj Chopra had fallen agonisingly short of the 90m mark, throwing the spear to a distance of 89.94m at the Diamond League meet in Stockholm.

BJP CM for Bihar? Pro-Nitish posters come up in Patna

BJP CM for Bihar? Pro-Nitish posters come up in Patna

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

The Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)), an alliance partner of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar, has put up posters outside its party office asserting that Nitish Kumar will continue as the Bihar Chief Minister till 2030. This comes after Haryana's Deputy Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the BJP would win the Bihar polls under the leadership of Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. The JD(U) has refuted these claims, saying that Nitish Kumar will remain the face of the NDA in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.

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).

Is Neeraj Chopra India's greatest athlete?

Is Neeraj Chopra India's greatest athlete?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

'I don't think I should think about that, it's up to the people to think'

Asian Athletics: Sachin, Parul bag silver; India sign off with 24 medals

Asian Athletics: Sachin, Parul bag silver; India sign off with 24 medals

Rediff.com31 May 2025

A new national record, a string of personal bests, and six final-day medals capped India's campaign at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships as they signed off with a total haul of 24 medals.

Neeraj Chopra: Next Brand Superstar

Neeraj Chopra: Next Brand Superstar

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

The man with the golden arm could surpass some, if not all, top cricketers -- the demigods who stand well above athletes from other disciplines in India

'There Was Something Beautiful About The Two People'

'There Was Something Beautiful About The Two People'

Rediff.com21 May 2025

'In a world which is full of categories, hatred and ideologies, there was this basic decency.'

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.

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.

'Today, We Are Too Sensitive'

'Today, We Are Too Sensitive'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

'We have had several films on the caste system but they are all in different decades, when sensibilities were mature enough to comprehend.' 'Today, we are in a different zone of thought.'

PICS: Neeraj Chopra Is A Diamond League Champion

PICS: Neeraj Chopra Is A Diamond League Champion

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra achieved yet another historic feat on Thursday, becoming the first Indian to win a prestigious Diamond League Finals title in Zurich.

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.

Punia, Panghal picked for Asian Wrestling Championship

Punia, Panghal picked for Asian Wrestling Championship

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

World Championships medallists Deepak Punia and Antim Panghal were among 30 Indian wrestlers selected for the Senior Asian Championships to be held in Amman, Jordan from March 25-30.

'Neeraj Chopra should get Khel Ratna Award'

'Neeraj Chopra should get Khel Ratna Award'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

When asked about Indian football, Bhutia said: "There should be long term planning. Lately, we have not been able to do well, it will take time."