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Squash: Joshna in quarters of World Championship

Squash: Joshna in quarters of World Championship

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

World No. 14 Joshna prevailed 11-5, 7-11, 9-11, 11-8, 11-9 over a higher ranked opponent in 66 minutes.

Is Facebook answerable to Delhi?

Is Facebook answerable to Delhi?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

'Under Section 79 of the IT Act, Facebook is mandated to exercise care. Once you have a duty, you do not have the right to silence; you need to show compliance.'

Covid: Centre allocates foreign aid to states, UTs

Covid: Centre allocates foreign aid to states, UTs

Rediff.com4 May 2021

The Union health ministry on Tuesday said that aid received from other countries has been distributed in different states to help deal with the rising number of COVID-19 cases.

'Ghosal could change the dynamics of Indian squash'

'Ghosal could change the dynamics of Indian squash'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

James Willstrop, the world No. 2 squash player, believes that Indian squash is "buzzing" after two good performances in recent weeks.

BJP MP Pragya Thakur named in defence ministry panel

BJP MP Pragya Thakur named in defence ministry panel

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Thakur will be part of the 21-member committee headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, according to a bulletin issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat.

'I am not a Vitiligo model': Winnie Harlow

'I am not a Vitiligo model': Winnie Harlow

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

The Canadian model is not happy about the way she's presented in the media.

Omar Abdullah's detention: SC judge recuses himself

Omar Abdullah's detention: SC judge recuses himself

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

"I am not participating in this matter," Justice Shantanagoudar said at the outset without citing any specific reason for his recusal. The bench said the plea would be heard on Thursday.

Sports shorts: Chelsea's Hazard eyeing a move to Real Madrid?

Sports shorts: Chelsea's Hazard eyeing a move to Real Madrid?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard says it "would be a dream" to play under French great and current Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane in the future.

Peugeot eyes sites in Andhra Pradesh

Peugeot eyes sites in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

A state government official said Peugeot officials surveyed two sites -one near Sri City in Chittoor district and another near Sitarampet in Ranga Reddy district.

Infosys eyes Gujarat for setting up new campus

Infosys eyes Gujarat for setting up new campus

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

After auto makers, PSA Peugeot Citron and Ford, IT major Infosys Limited is vying for land in Gujarat. N R Narayana Murthy, chairman and chief mentor of the company, will meet Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday to discuss setting up of a campus in the state.

Peugeot Citroen to announce India plans soon

Peugeot Citroen to announce India plans soon

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

PSA Peugeot Citroen, Europe's second-largest car producer, will soon take a final call on its India plans, as senior teams from the company hold talks with state governments for a manufacturing facility.

Barker, El Shorbagy shock top seeds to enter semis

Barker, El Shorbagy shock top seeds to enter semis

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

Fifth seed Peter Barker of England upset top seed Ramy Ashour of Egypt 11-13, 11-7, 11-8, 11-1 in 45 minutes in the quarter-finals of the Punj Lloyd PSA Masters 2011 at Siri Fort Sports Complex in Delhi on Friday. In another upset of the day, sixth seed Mohamed El Shorbagy stunned second seed Karim Darwish 11-9, 8-11, 11-5, 11-3 in 60 minutes, in the all Egyptian quarter-final.

2 months into detention, Abdullahs meet NC delegation in Srinagar

2 months into detention, Abdullahs meet NC delegation in Srinagar

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

'We have been cheated. We are trying to bring Article 370 back'

Peugeot may choose Chittoor to set up factory

Peugeot may choose Chittoor to set up factory

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

Government officials said the company was likely to invest about Rs 2,000 crore during the first phase of the project. In all, it could be Rs 7,000-10,000 crore.

Peugeot Citroen to re-enter India with its sedan

Peugeot Citroen to re-enter India with its sedan

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

Europe's second largest car-maker PSA Peugeot Citroen on Wednesday announced plans to re-enter the Indian market with a mid-sized sedan, ten years after it made an exit from the country.

Ghosal out of New York squash tourney

Ghosal out of New York squash tourney

Rediff.com23 Jan 2011

India's top-ranked men's player Saurav Ghosal gave a glimpse of his fighting abilities before going down 1-3 to Stewart Boswell of Australia in the opening round of the JP Morgan Tournament of Champions in New York.

Try not to use pellet guns: Mehbooba tells security forces

Try not to use pellet guns: Mehbooba tells security forces

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

She also asked them to differentiate between stone-pelters/militants and their families.

'RA&W wins over Pakistan -- in the perception wars -- almost every year'

'RA&W wins over Pakistan -- in the perception wars -- almost every year'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

'One of R&AW's greatest achievements is in projecting itself as benign.' 'This work -- done in tandem with the Diaspora and the MEA -- sells a story of India as mostly the victim.'

Indian challenge ends at Punj Lloyd

Indian challenge ends at Punj Lloyd

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

India's top ranked female player Dipika Pallikal put up a spirited display before going down 2-3 to second seed Kasey Brown of Australia in the quarter-finals of the Punj Lloyd WISPA Masters 2010 squash event in New Delhi.

Pallikal in quarters, Chinappa and Ghosal bow out

Pallikal in quarters, Chinappa and Ghosal bow out

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

India's top-ranked female player Dipika Pallikal kept the tri-colour fluttering by progressing into the quarter-finals of the women's singles squash event, even as compatriots Saurav Ghosal and Joshna Chinappa bowed out at the Punj Lloyd PSA and WISPA Masters in New Delhi.

Ghosal beats Weller, meets Shabana next

Ghosal beats Weller, meets Shabana next

Rediff.com15 Dec 2010

Local favourite Saurav Ghosal survived an early challenge before edging past English qualifier Adrian Weller in straight games in the opening round of the Punj Lloyd PSA Masters squash tournament in Delhi on Wednesday. World No 22 Ghosal defeated Weller 11-7, 12-10, 11-6 in 45 minutes to move into the pre-quarter-finals of the US $1,92,5000 event at the Siri Fort Sports Complex.

Ghoshal to lead India at World Team C'ship

Ghoshal to lead India at World Team C'ship

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

National champion Saurav Ghoshal will spearhead India's challenge in the Men's World Team Squash Championship to be held in Odense, Denmark from September 27 to October 3.

Squash: Ghosal attains career-best ranking

Squash: Ghosal attains career-best ranking

Rediff.com2 Jan 2010

India's numero uno squash player Saurav Ghosal has moved up three places to the 29th spot to achieve his career-best ranking in the latest PSA Rankings released on Saturday.

Indian challenge ends at Hong Kong Squash Open

Indian challenge ends at Hong Kong Squash Open

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

It was curtains for India in the Hong Kong Squash Open after national champion Saurav Ghosal went down fighting to World No 3 Egyptian Amr Shabana in the first round men's singles match of the $147,500 PSA event at HK Squash Centre.

Separatists' strike disrupts normal life in J&K

Separatists' strike disrupts normal life in J&K

Rediff.com25 Jul 2009

Markets, banks, semi-government institutions were closed and transport remained off the roads in Srinagar and other major towns in the state in response to the call given by hardline faction of Hurriyat Conference to protest against booking of its chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani under Public Safety Act (PSA) and continued detention of other separatist leaders.

Ambani pact has to be in national interest: Govt

Ambani pact has to be in national interest: Govt

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

The government on Wednesday asserted in the Supreme Court that any suitable arrangement between the Ambani brothers for the supply of gas from K G Basin has to be approved by it keeping the national interest paramount.

Pallikal, Suchde crash out of Malaysian Open

Pallikal, Suchde crash out of Malaysian Open

Rediff.com24 Jul 2010

India's challenge at the Malaysian Open Squash championship came to a premature end after qualifiers Dipika Pallikal and Siddharth Suchde bowed out in the first round of the tournament in Kuala Lumpur.

Sports Shorts: Dennerby to coach India's U-17 women's WC team

Sports Shorts: Dennerby to coach India's U-17 women's WC team

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

MHA says J-K leaders to be released but gives no time-frame

MHA says J-K leaders to be released but gives no time-frame

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Home ministry officials told the parliamentary panel that those detained under the PSA can challenge their detention in a designated tribunal.

Ghosal staying focused before Delhi CWG

Ghosal staying focused before Delhi CWG

Rediff.com17 May 2010

With eyes firmly set on this year's Commonwealth Games, India's ace squash player Saurav Ghosal has decided to cut down on international tournaments to remain injury-free before the October 3-14 quadrennial event in New Delhi.

'Modi government is trying to be petty'

'Modi government is trying to be petty'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'Your confidence is shaken when the government does what it does these days, but then it is the same confidence that gives you the courage to stand up to the government's high-handedness.' 'There will always be people who will not fear jails or the physical and mental torture that visit citizens protesting against the government's draconian policies and laws.' 'There will always be Indians who will not be afraid to face the consequences of fighting for their Constitutional rights.'

Squash star Joshna shows how to cope in lockdown

Squash star Joshna shows how to cope in lockdown

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Used to travelling 200 days in a year, India's leading squash player Joshna Chinappa is grappling with the anxiety of being home alone amid a nationwide lockdown, during which even going to a grocery store has become an "amazing experience". With her mother staying elsewhere in Chennai and father in Coorg, Chinappa has been forced to do things she seldom did and is enjoying for now.

Indian Challengers: Dipika enters final

Indian Challengers: Dipika enters final

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Saurav Ghosal failed to build on a bright start and went down fighting against third seeded Mohamed El Shorbagy of Egypt in the semi-finals of the five-star PSA Indian Challenger at the Calcutta Racket Club courts on Friday.

Joshna goes down fighting in final of Hong Kong meet

Joshna goes down fighting in final of Hong Kong meet

Rediff.com28 May 2016

India's top squash player Joshna Chinappa fell at the final hurdle after giving a close fight to top seed Joelle King of New Zealand in the PSA HKFC International squash tournament in Hong Kong on Saturday. The New Zealander won 11-9, 11-9, 9-11, 11-9. After coming through two five-game encounters earlier, the third seed Indian still looked fresh for another battle. Only once has Joshna beaten Joelle earlier in their eight meetings and that too seven years ago. Much has happened since. Joelle is 9th in the world, four rungs above Joshna but it proved a lively match with points going neck and neck. In fact the Indian had led 9-8 in the first game where Joelle came up with three winning drives.

Suchde, Sandhu in top 100 in squash rankings

Suchde, Sandhu in top 100 in squash rankings

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Riding on some fine performances in the season opening events, India's Siddharth Suchde and Harinder Pal Sandhu have entered the top 100 of the World Squash rankings for the first time on Wednesday.

J&K: HC quashes detention of Hurriyat chairman

J&K: HC quashes detention of Hurriyat chairman

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

The Jammu and Kashmir high court has quashed the detention of the ailing chairman of Hurriyat Conference Syed Ali Shah Geelani under the Public Safety Act and has ordered his release.

Sports Shorts: Ruthvika, Lakshya enter quarters; Joshna in semis

Sports Shorts: Ruthvika, Lakshya enter quarters; Joshna in semis

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday.

Joshna enters final of WISPA event

Joshna enters final of WISPA event

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

India's Joshna Chinappa overcame a stiff challenge from compatriot Dipika Pallikal to set up a title clash with Orla Noom of the Netherlands in the WISPA Challenger-2 event at the Indian Squash Academy in Chennai.

Ghosal crashes out of US Open squash

Ghosal crashes out of US Open squash

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

India's number one Saurav Ghosal went down fighting to England's Adrian Grant in straight sets in a pre-quarterfinal match of the $52,500 five-star PSA US Open Squash Championship 2009 in Chicago on Friday.

SC seeks reply from Centre, J-K over Farooq's arrest

SC seeks reply from Centre, J-K over Farooq's arrest

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Sources said that Abdullah has now been detained under the stringent Public Safety Act