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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: Prachi Yadav enters canoe sprint final

Paralympics: Prachi Yadav enters canoe sprint final

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Prachi had finished eighth in the Tokyo Paralympics final of the women's VL2 event.

Coal scam case: Delhi court rejects ED chargesheet

Coal scam case: Delhi court rejects ED chargesheet

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

A Delhi court has refused to take cognisance of a chargesheet against Adhunik Corporation Limited and its two directors in a coal scam case lodged by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), saying an attempt to acquire proceeds of crime or anticipating undue benefits cannot be termed money laundering.

What Happened To Umran Malik?

What Happened To Umran Malik?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Umran Malik, once a rising star in Indian cricket, has seen his momentum wane after a meteoric rise.

Paris Paralympics: India schedule on Saturday, Day 3

Paris Paralympics: India schedule on Saturday, Day 3

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Check out the schedule for India's athletes at the Paralympics in Paris on Saturday.

Paralympics: Simran through to women's 200m T12 final

Paralympics: Simran through to women's 200m T12 final

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Simran Singh breezed her way into the final of the women's 200m T12 race with a time of 25.03 seconds.

Sumit ready to shine again at Paris Paralympics

Sumit ready to shine again at Paris Paralympics

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Sumit Antil wants to improve upon his world record in his bid to defend his title

'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.'

India's Manasi Joshi wins 3 medals at Para Badminton International

India's Manasi Joshi wins 3 medals at Para Badminton International

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

In the tournament played in Mallorca, she narrowly beat Thailand's Darunee Henpraiwan 12-21, 21-17, 21-19 to win the title.

Nishad Kumar wins Paralympics High Jump T47 silver

Nishad Kumar wins Paralympics High Jump T47 silver

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

India's Nishad Kumar clinched his second successive silver medal at the Paralympics with a season's best effort of 2.04 metres in the men's High Jump T47 category at the in Paris on Sunday.

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.

From tractor accident to World record: Unbelievable story of Sumit Antil

From tractor accident to World record: Unbelievable story of Sumit Antil

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Indian javelin thrower Sumit Antil's path to Paralympic glory was paved with a 'sweet sacrifice' and several sleepless nights.

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.

Shocking PHOTOS! Para-athletes face official apathy

Shocking PHOTOS! Para-athletes face official apathy

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

Differently-abled sportspersons participating in the 15th National Para-Athletics Championships have been put up at unfurnished and unhygienic accommodations.

'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.

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.

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

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.

Asiad Para Games: Gold for archer Harvinder

Asiad Para Games: Gold for archer Harvinder

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Harvinder defeated China's Zhao Lixue 6-0 in the W2/ST category final to claim the top honours and take India's gold tally to seven. The W2 category of impairment covers athletes with paraplegia, diplegia or double leg amputation below the knee, requiring wheelchair.

Para athlete Saroha wins gold in record breaking performance

Para athlete Saroha wins gold in record breaking performance

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Indian para athlete and Arjuna Awardee Amit Kumar Saroha from Haryana won the gold medal in men's club throw (F-51) at the recently concluded 2016 French Open Athletics Championship in Paris. The event was held on May 23 and 24. Amit's effort of 26.58m broke the Asian record which he had himself set at last year's World Championships in Doha on way to winning a silver. Amit has already qualified for the 2016 Rio Paralympics scheduled to be held this September, and the 2016 French Open Athletics Championship was part of his preparation for Rio 2016, for which he is one of India's biggest medal prospects.

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.

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.

'Omar Abdullah Has Become BJP Mouthpiece'

'Omar Abdullah Has Become BJP Mouthpiece'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

'Omar Abdullah presented Delhi as a villain in front of the people of Jammu Kashmir before elections and now is shaking hands with them.'

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.'

'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.'

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.

IPO pipeline: 10 companies aim to raise Rs 20,000 cr in Dec

IPO pipeline: 10 companies aim to raise Rs 20,000 cr in Dec

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

The primary market is expected to remain vibrant, with at least 10 companies, including supermart major Vishal Mega Mart and Blackstone-owned diamond grading firm International Gemmological Institute (India) Ltd expected to raise a combined Rs 20,000 crore in the next month, merchant bankers said. Education-focused NBFC Avanse Financial Services, TPG Capital-backed Sai Life Sciences, hospital chain operator Paras Healthcare, and investment bank DAM Capital Advisors are also among the companies planning to launch their IPOs in December, they added. The companies aim to raise a total of Rs 20,000 crore through their public offerings.

A Financial Plan For Young Indian Family

A Financial Plan For Young Indian Family

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF and MF expert Janak Patel your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

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.

India claim 2 medals at World Para Athletics Grand Prix

India claim 2 medals at World Para Athletics Grand Prix

Rediff.com14 May 2017

Ramudri Someshwara Rao won a gold medal in the 200m race and Hokato Sema bagged a bronze in shot put.

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.

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.

Bigg Boss 13: Sid nominates Paras; is friendship over?

Bigg Boss 13: Sid nominates Paras; is friendship over?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Siddharth Shukla gets the power to nominate contestants this week and while some of his decisions were expected, few were surprising as well.

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.

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.

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.

Silver for javelin thrower Gurjar at Asian Para Games

Silver for javelin thrower Gurjar at Asian Para Games

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

In the same event, Rinku picked up a bronze medal to make it an India-dominated podium. The F46 category of disability covers upper limb deficiency, impaired muscle power or impaired range of movement.

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.

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.