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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.

Archery at Paralympics: Sheetal, Sarita crash out

Archery at Paralympics: Sheetal, Sarita crash out

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Faridabad's Sarita, who qualified as ninth seed, had a dominating outings in the first and second rounds before top-seed Oznur Cure Girdi of Korea halted her dream run in the last eight.

Paralympics: Nitesh, Sukant in badminton singles semis

Paralympics: Nitesh, Sukant in badminton singles semis

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Nitesh Kumar and Sukant Kadam qualified for the semi-finals of the men's singles SL3 and SL4 categories respectively.

'Mature' Avani sets sights on another medal haul in Paris

'Mature' Avani sets sights on another medal haul in Paris

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

For her a competition, be it the World Cup or the Paralympic Games, is just an extension of her training regimen, which has to be followed to the tee.

Paralympics: Nitish-Thulasimathi duo makes winning start

Paralympics: Nitish-Thulasimathi duo makes winning start

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Nitesh Kumar and Thulasimathi Murugesan had little difficulty overcoming country-mates Suhas Yathiraj and Palak Kohli in the opening group stage match of badminton mixed doubles

Retail space leasing in malls, main high streets falls 1%

Retail space leasing in malls, main high streets falls 1%

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Leasing of retail space in shopping malls and prominent high streets dropped 1 per cent to 1.63 million square feet during July-September across top eight cities, according to Cushman & Wakefield. The leasing stood at 1.63 million square feet in the year-ago period. Real estate consultant Cushman & Wakefield on Thursday released its Q3-2024 'Retail MarketBeat' report, which highlighted a sustained momentum across India's main streets, leading retail growth across the top 8 cities.

World No 1 Suhas taking no pressure as he eyes Paris gold

World No 1 Suhas taking no pressure as he eyes Paris gold

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Suhas said the real backbone behind his success in sports is the unstinted support of his family.

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.

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.

Paralympics: Archer Rakesh knocked out in semi-finals

Paralympics: Archer Rakesh knocked out in semi-finals

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Rakesh started on the backfoot with Ken pulling off a perfect first end shooting 30 out of 30, while the Indian dropped a point.

'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.'

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 2, 2024

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 2, 2024

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Paralympics, in Paris, on Monday, September 2.

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.

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on August 31, 2024

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on August 31, 2024

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Para shooter Rubina Francis lights up India's day with bronze at Paris Paralympics on Saturday.

Monk-like Harvinder reveals his mantra to Paralympics gold

Monk-like Harvinder reveals his mantra to Paralympics gold

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

His was India's second medal in archery at the ongoing Games after Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar combined for the compound mixed team bronze.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

Bigg Boss 13: Should Paras be evicted?

Bigg Boss 13: Should Paras be evicted?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

The contestants are miffed with Paras as he plays the game without following the Bigg Boss rules. And it seems, this decision will cost him his place in the house.

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.

'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.'

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.

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

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.

'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.'

PM felicitates athletes on return from Asian Para Games

PM felicitates athletes on return from Asian Para Games

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

The gold medal winners were given a cash award of Rs 30 lakh each, while silver and bronze medallists took home Rs 20 lakh and Rs 10 lakh respectively.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Asian Para Games: Indians denied entry to Athletes village

Asian Para Games: Indians denied entry to Athletes village

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

A top official of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) said that the para-athletes were initially denied entry when they arrived at the Games Village as the Sports Ministry had not till then cleared funds to the tune of US$2.5 lakh.

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.

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.

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".