News for 'Paraplegic'

The Heroes Who Never Gave Up

The Heroes Who Never Gave Up

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Every wheelchair at the Armed Forces' Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centre in Pune is a story of sacrifice and strength, of courage, resilience and unbreakable spirit.

Raj police arrest paraplegic girl they allegedly molested

Raj police arrest paraplegic girl they allegedly molested

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

A 24-year-old paraplegic girl has been arrested in Jaipur e on charges of conspiracy in connection with abduction and rape of her friend and denied bail by a local court.

Paraplegic Deepa Malik sets her eyes on London Paralympics

Paraplegic Deepa Malik sets her eyes on London Paralympics

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

Confined to wheelchair due to paralysis, Deepa Malik, who found a place in the Limca Book of Records for the third time recently for becoming the first paraplegic woman to reach world's highest motorable road, has set her eyes on a medal in the upcoming London Paralympics.

At 28, a paraplegic, she trades like a pro

At 28, a paraplegic, she trades like a pro

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

Six years ago, Sujata Burla met with a serious accident that left her a paraplegic. Not one to be cowed down by circumstances she now earns Rs 200,000 trading on the stock markets. This is her remarkable story.

'A Fearless Man Devoted To Truth, Justice'

'A Fearless Man Devoted To Truth, Justice'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

'Every report I filed for Rediff.com on the professor's incarceration, would leave me wondering for days, at the depth of the State's malevolence towards this disabled professor, and his equally deep capacity to tolerate it,' recalls Jyoti Punwani.' 'No country in the world would do what our country was doing to someone so helpless.'

Like Ananya, Ayushmann In Dream Girl 2?

Like Ananya, Ayushmann In Dream Girl 2?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

'We want Ayushmann Khurrana's character to look perfect as Pooja in Dream Girl 2 and that's why we are taking extra time to perfect the VFX work for the face.'

Movies Coming Up In 2024

Movies Coming Up In 2024

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

In a multi-part series, Joginder Tuteja keeps you informed about the theatrical releases coming up in 2024.

'Every film is make or break for you'

'Every film is make or break for you'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar bring back moments from Ghoomer's trailer launch in Mumbai.

All about Bypass Road

All about Bypass Road

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

All you wanted to know about the film.

Why Sara Was The Perfect Match For...

Why Sara Was The Perfect Match For...

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'For the paraplegic young girl, I needed a fresh face, someone who did not have the baggage of doing such movies before, someone who the audience liked.'

'I don't like to be free'

'I don't like to be free'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

'I take my job and my work very seriously. What I do on Instagram is for fun.'

'What a talent! What a singer!'

'What a talent! What a singer!'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'KK could have been much more successful than he was, but he preferred to concentrate on quality rather than quantity.'

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

These eight images prove it's an odd, odd world!

Hrithik & Ash's day out

Hrithik & Ash's day out

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

Being paralysed doesn't stop Eric Paul from setting records

Being paralysed doesn't stop Eric Paul from setting records

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

He has driven into the Limca Book of Records twice. Tamanna Naseer finds out more about the battles Eric Paul fights despite being paraplegic.

The story that brought a tear to a General's eye

The story that brought a tear to a General's eye

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

On World Disability Day, in the presence of 150 differently abled soldiers, Lieutenant General P M Hariz, the Southern Army Commander, honoured the late Rediff.com columnist Flying Officer M P Anil Kumar.

SC overturns HC's acquittal order, allows Saibaba to file fresh bail plea

SC overturns HC's acquittal order, allows Saibaba to file fresh bail plea

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

A Supreme Court bench of Justice M R Shah and Justice Bela M Trivedi in a special sitting on Saturday upheld the Maharashtra government's plea and suspended the Bombay high court order acquitting former Delhi University Professor G N Saibaba in a case relating to his alleged Maoist links.

How will Hrithik compare to these Greats?

How will Hrithik compare to these Greats?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

Hrithik Roshan plays a paraplegic in Guzaarish. How will he match similar performances in world cinema?

Monetary and fiscal initiatives must work together

Monetary and fiscal initiatives must work together

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

An appropriate policy response always warrants a correct diagnosis of the problem. That is why the recent trend in inflation and its causes, and the inflation outlook take on exceptional importance ahead of the RBI's policy review on January 25.

Jhajharia, Deepa, Rahelu - Meet India's Paralympic medallists

Jhajharia, Deepa, Rahelu - Meet India's Paralympic medallists

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

With the Tokyo Paralympics opening on Tuesday, here's a look at all the past Indian medallists.

Why I will not recommend Guzaarish to anyone

Why I will not recommend Guzaarish to anyone

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

Dr Ketna Mehta, who suffers from spinal injury, loves the film, but wouldn't recommend it to friends with spinal injury.

Salute these AMAZING Padma Shri Awardees

Salute these AMAZING Padma Shri Awardees

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Why the 2020 Padma Shri Awards are an honour truly worth celebrating.

Avatar sequel in the works

Avatar sequel in the works

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Sam Worthington to go blue again for Avatar sequel.

November releases: Bala, Marjaavaan, Commando 3

November releases: Bala, Marjaavaan, Commando 3

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

So which film is releasing at a theatre near you? We tell you, right here!

The pilot who is a fighter

The pilot who is a fighter

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Former fighter pilot M P Anil Kumar is a quadriplegic whose life is an inspiration to many.

Pratishtha the Unstoppable

Pratishtha the Unstoppable

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Pratishtha Deveshwar learnt to reframe her anguish into an opportunity for action. She felt that God had given her an opportunity to make an impact on the wider world.

Pune firm has a great plan for Jet's 'fauji' customers

Pune firm has a great plan for Jet's 'fauji' customers

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

The firm, udChalo, is a portal founded by the wards of Army men and it provides for personal travel needs of armed forces, paramilitary forces and their family members.

Meet Deepa Malik! First Indian woman to win a medal at Paralympics

Meet Deepa Malik! First Indian woman to win a medal at Paralympics

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

India's Deepa Malik created history by becoming the first-ever woman from the country to win a medal at the Paralympics when she bagged a silver in the shotput F-53 event in Rio de Janeiro on Monday.

Deepa Malik first woman to win Paralympics medal with shot put silver

Deepa Malik first woman to win Paralympics medal with shot put silver

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

India's Deepa Malik created history by becoming the first-ever woman from the country to win a medal at the Paralympics when she bagged a silver in the shotput F-53 event in Rio de Janeiro on Monday.

'There seems to be a threat every time it rains'

'There seems to be a threat every time it rains'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

'We have only ourselves to blame.' 'For selfish reasons and greed, we have obstructed many outlets, preventing the water from flowing out, be it rivers, tributaries or small drainage systems.'

Paralympics medalists Deepa Malik asks Sachin Tendulkar to meet her

Paralympics medalists Deepa Malik asks Sachin Tendulkar to meet her

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar showered praise on Deepa Malik, who created history by becoming the first-ever Indian woman to win a medal at the Paralympics.

Marlon Brando is dead

Marlon Brando is dead

Rediff.com2 Jul 2004

He starred in more than 40 films.

Abebe Bikila: Emperor of the Marathon

Abebe Bikila: Emperor of the Marathon

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Prakash Bhandari salutes the spirit of Abebe Bikila who twice won the Olympic Marathon in record times.

He refuses to let his disability come in the way of his dreams

He refuses to let his disability come in the way of his dreams

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Confined to a wheelchair, Mohammad Shams refused to let his sporting dreams die.

India's wheelchair cricketers look towards BCCI president Ganguly

India's wheelchair cricketers look towards BCCI president Ganguly

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

If BCCI helps them then the blind, deaf and wheelchair cricketers will all get benefited.

Drunk drivers are like suicide bombers: Delhi court

Drunk drivers are like suicide bombers: Delhi court

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

'Drunken driving is not just a prescribed offence but even a severe social menace'

Happy landings, Empee!

Happy landings, Empee!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

On Air Force Day, a salute to a fighter pilot, who was an example in life and in death. Air Commodore Nitin Sathe pays tribute to an extraordinary officer and a gentleman.

I dared to dream and worked hard: Deepa Malik

I dared to dream and worked hard: Deepa Malik

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The first Indian woman to clinch a Paralympic medal, a thrilled Deepa Malik says her F-53 shot put silver is a result of being daring enough to dream. Deepa's best throw of 4.61m from her six attempts was enough to clinch the silver medal. "I dared to dream and I have determination to work hard and the passion and perseverance to follow that dream. Women often lose that and I have ensured that my family is not neglected, my children are doing well too," Deepa said.

3 Pak-origin brothers, uncle jailed for raping 15 girls in UK

3 Pak-origin brothers, uncle jailed for raping 15 girls in UK

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Three Pakistani-origin brothers and their uncle were today sentenced to up to 35 years in prison for raping as many as 15 teenage girls in the United Kingdom.

10 roles that proved Soumitra Chatterjee's versatility

10 roles that proved Soumitra Chatterjee's versatility

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

This is an alternate list of 10 screen roles that saw Soumitra Chatterjee, a paragon of gentility, venture beyond his comfort zone and deliver masterclasses of subtlety and depth, lists Saibal Chatterjee.