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Paralympics: Harvinder wins India's first-ever archery GOLD!

Paralympics: Harvinder wins India's first-ever archery GOLD!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Harvinder Singh is the first ever Indian to win a gold medal in archery at the Paralympics.

Meet Avani Lekhara, India's Pride

Meet Avani Lekhara, India's Pride

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Avani Lekhara, India's Paralympic shooting sensation, continued her reign of dominance at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.

'This election is an attempt to heal the people'

'This election is an attempt to heal the people'

Rediff.com13 May 2024

'There is a huge wait in Kashmir for compassion from the prime minister of India.'

When Sachin Met Amir!

When Sachin Met Amir!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Sachin Tendulkar meets Jammu and Kashmir para cricket team captain, differently-abled sportsman, Amir Hussain Lone, calls him a 'real hero, an inspiration, during his trip to the Kashmir Valley.

Bigg Boss 13: Paras returns to the house

Bigg Boss 13: Paras returns to the house

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

After relaxing in the secret room along with Siddharth Shukla and witnessing all the fights in the house, Paras Chhabra returned to the main house and spilled all the beans about his co-contestants.

'This Is The Age Where He Has To Bowl'

'This Is The Age Where He Has To Bowl'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

'I strongly feel Mayank needs to grind it out in the domestic season.'

Historic back-to-back silvers for Suhas at Paralympics

Historic back-to-back silvers for Suhas at Paralympics

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Indian shuttlers Thulasimathi Murugesan and Manisha Ramadass signed off with maiden silver and bronze medals respectively in women's singles SU5 category at the Paralympics

PICS: Paris Paralympics end with rainy electro party

PICS: Paris Paralympics end with rainy electro party

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The Paris 2024 Games came to a close like they started, in the rain, but amidst a festive atmosphere with an electro-party at the Stade de France to conclude the Paralympics on Sunday.

Dharambir, Soorma's Paralympic medals are Amit's 'gurudakshina'

Dharambir, Soorma's Paralympic medals are Amit's 'gurudakshina'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'Not just the Teacher's Day gift, he has given me all the gifts (that one can) today.'

Paris Paralympics: India schedule on Sunday, Day 4

Paris Paralympics: India schedule on Sunday, Day 4

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Check out India schedule on Sunday, Day 4 of competition at the Paris Paralympics 2024 where Nitesh Kumar and Sukant Kadam are one step away from Paralympic glory.

Maha CM announces bonus of Rs.11 Crore for T20 WC win

Maha CM announces bonus of Rs.11 Crore for T20 WC win

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced a cash reward of Rs 11 crore for the Indian cricket team following their T20 World Cup win.

Ram Vilas Paswan's Final Throw Of Dice

Ram Vilas Paswan's Final Throw Of Dice

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Ram Vilas Paswan was no fool. He knew very well about the ownership tussle going on beneath this veneer of congeniality. At all costs, he wanted to keep the lid on the family drama. He did not want it to come in the way of his son's coronation.

Dravid Refuses Bigger Bonus

Dravid Refuses Bigger Bonus

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Dravid requested the BCCI to reduce his reward to match that of his colleagues. He felt it wouldn't be right to receive a larger sum than the batting, bowling, and fielding coaches who played a crucial role in the team's success.

Abhishek Nayar Set To Be Gambhir's Deputy

Abhishek Nayar Set To Be Gambhir's Deputy

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Gautam Gambhir has enlisted Kolkata Knight Riders Assistant Coach Abhishek Nayar's expertise for the role of assistant coach with Team India.

Squash star Joshna Chinappa conferred with Padma Shri

Squash star Joshna Chinappa conferred with Padma Shri

Rediff.com10 May 2024

'Just being recognised for all my efforts towards the game feels good.'

BJP MLA 'purifies' Cong turncoat with Gangajal, gomutra

BJP MLA 'purifies' Cong turncoat with Gangajal, gomutra

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

The BJP leader said even the the officials of the municipal corporation were subjected to the purification process as "they were under the influence of impurity" and were "forced to indulge in corruption".

Can give up ministerial post: Chirag Paswan

Can give up ministerial post: Chirag Paswan

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Union minister Chirag Paswan has caused a flutter by stating he would choose to give up his ministerial berth instead of a compromise on his principles, in keeping with the precedent set by his late father Ram Vilas Paswan.

Sandeep wins gold in World Para Athletics

Sandeep wins gold in World Para Athletics

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

"Winning a medal at Tokyo 2020 is the target," the 23-year-old Sandeep said.

What's Dravid Doing At A Yankees Game?

What's Dravid Doing At A Yankees Game?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Dravid, Fielding Coach T Dilip and Bowling Coach Paras Mhambrey were spotted cheering the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, June 5.

PM salutes Indian para badminton team after gold rush

PM salutes Indian para badminton team after gold rush

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

India finished with 12 medals, including three gold at the championship.

Gujarat Giants' Special Cheerleader!

Gujarat Giants' Special Cheerleader!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The Gujarat Giants had a special guest cheering them on during their match against the Delhi Capitals at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru.

'We'll damage NDA in all 40 seats in Bihar'

'We'll damage NDA in all 40 seats in Bihar'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

'Wrong feedback was given against Parasji to the top BJP leadership in New Delhi by a senior BJP leader, who is also a Union minister from Bihar.' 'He deliberately provided wrong information about the RLJP to the BJP leadership to help Chirag Paswan.'

Team India 'All In Readiness'

Team India 'All In Readiness'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

BCCI posted pictures of Rohit and Co at a practice session. Everyone from Rohit to Virat and Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya, all players were focus personified.

Sports Shorts: Para-badminton player dies of COVID-19

Sports Shorts: Para-badminton player dies of COVID-19

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The player is survived by wife and two children.

Delhi man rapes woman for a week, used to pour 'hot dal' on her

Delhi man rapes woman for a week, used to pour 'hot dal' on her

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The woman had around 20 injury marks on her body when she was hospitalised. She was recently discharged, they added.

6 terrorists, 2 soldiers dead in Kulgam encounters

6 terrorists, 2 soldiers dead in Kulgam encounters

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

Six terrorists were killed and two soldiers laid down their lives in twin encounters in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, officials said on Sunday.

Chirag's LJP seals pact with BJP in Bihar, may get 5 seats

Chirag's LJP seals pact with BJP in Bihar, may get 5 seats

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Sources said Paswan's party may contest on five of the 40 Lok Sabha seats in Bihar.

G20: India changes para on Ukraine to build consensus

G20: India changes para on Ukraine to build consensus

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

With consensus eluding on the paragraph relating to the Ukraine conflict, India on Friday circulated a draft summit declaration among the member countries without the paragraph on the geopolitical issue in an attempt to hammer out a positive outcome.

Paralympics: Praveen Kumar wins high jump GOLD

Paralympics: Praveen Kumar wins high jump GOLD

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Praveen Kumar smashed the Asian record with a best jump of 2.08m to win the gold medal at the Paralympics.

Para shuttler Bhagat wins 2 gold medals in Brazil

Para shuttler Bhagat wins 2 gold medals in Brazil

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Pramod Bhagat clinched two gold medals as India's Para badminton players returned home with a rich haul of 10 medals from the Brazil Para Badminton International Championships, in Sao Paulo, on Monday.

'We are expecting 25-30 medals at Paris Paralympics'

'We are expecting 25-30 medals at Paris Paralympics'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

He credited PCI chief coach Satyanarayana for providing great equipment, facilities, and preparation to the athletes.

Gambhir's style is different from Dravid, but...: Rohit

Gambhir's style is different from Dravid, but...: Rohit

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Gambhir had taken charge of the team in July and the team will be playing its first Test in his tenure.

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 1, 2024

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 1, 2024

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Paris Paralympics on Sunday, September 1.

Sarita's bronze triumph shines in Asian Cycling C'ships

Sarita's bronze triumph shines in Asian Cycling C'ships

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Sarita Kumari showcased her talent in the junior women's category

Para-powerlifter Chaudhary wins bronze at CWG

Para-powerlifter Chaudhary wins bronze at CWG

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Para-powerlifter Sachin Chaudhary won India's first medal in Para-sports at the Commonwealth Games, claiming a bronze medal in the men's heavyweight final, in Gold Coast, on Tuesday.

Bigg Boss 13: Here's what made Paras ANGRY

Bigg Boss 13: Here's what made Paras ANGRY

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Bigg Boss shows them a clip of Asim asking Vishal to stay away from Paras Chhabra and not give him any footage.

Why this para athlete is anxious about the future

Why this para athlete is anxious about the future

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Sharad Kumar has been training in Ukraine since 2017 in his bid to win a medal at the Tokyo Paralympics, postponed to next year due to the pandemic.

'Every Citizen On The Border Is A Soldier'

'Every Citizen On The Border Is A Soldier'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

'The greatness of India can be experienced by meeting Indians on the frontiers of India.' 'Every citizen on the border is a soldier'

PIX: Paralympic champions return to grand welcome

PIX: Paralympic champions return to grand welcome

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

India's athletes finished with their best ever haul of 29 medals -- including seven golds -- at the just-concluded Paralympic Games in Paris.

Adversity To Altitude: Praveen's Inspirational Leap To Gold

Adversity To Altitude: Praveen's Inspirational Leap To Gold

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Praveen Kumar etched his name in India's sporting folklore with a gold medal in the men's high jump men's high jump T64 event at the Paralympics on Saturday.