News for 'Paras'

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

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

World Para Athletics: Amit Kumar wins silver

World Para Athletics: Amit Kumar wins silver

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

India's Amit Kumar Saroha clinched a silver in men's club throw F51 competition in World Para Athletics Championships in London on Monday.

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".

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.

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

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.

Cricketer Who Bats, Bowls Without Arms

Cricketer Who Bats, Bowls Without Arms

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Amir Hussain Lone lost both his arms in an accident at his father's sawmill when he was eight years old.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

'This Is The Toughest Role Of My Career'

'This Is The Toughest Role Of My Career'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

'This has been a life-changing role for me, and I am genuinely proud of this film.'

Row after Omar shares news article on jailed rival Engineer's Baramulla win

Row after Omar shares news article on jailed rival Engineer's Baramulla win

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The row broke out after a private television news agency attributed the excerpts of the article shared by the NC leader to him.

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.

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.

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.

Honouring The Fallen Of Operation Solki

Honouring The Fallen Of Operation Solki

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Captain M V Pranjal of the Rashtriya Rifles, Captain Shubham Gupta of 9 Para, Havildar Abdul Majid of the Rashtriya Rifles, Lance Naik Sanjay Bisht of the Rashtriya Rifles and Commando Sachin Laur of 9 Para made the Supreme Sacrifice for the Motherland in Wednesday's Rajouri encounter.

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.

When Modi Met Sheetal Devi

When Modi Met Sheetal Devi

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Prime Minister Narendra D Modi interacted with India's Asian Para Games contingent at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.

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.

Paralympic icon Jhajharia gets BJP ticket for Lok Sabha polls

Paralympic icon Jhajharia gets BJP ticket for Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

India's greatest para-athlete Devendra Jhajharia will be contesting on a BJP ticket from his hometown of Churu in Rajasthan.

Hosting 2036 Olympics is India's dream, preparations are on: Modi

Hosting 2036 Olympics is India's dream, preparations are on: Modi

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to host the Olympic Games in 2036.

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.

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.

2 soldiers killed, 4 others injured in encounter in J-K's Anantnag

2 soldiers killed, 4 others injured in encounter in J-K's Anantnag

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

The encounter broke out after the terrorists opened fire at the search party personnel, who retaliated, the officials said.

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.

Khelo India medal winners eligible for government jobs

Khelo India medal winners eligible for government jobs

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Khelo India Games were first organised in 2018 as part of the Modi government's initiative to revitalise sports culture at the grassroots level.

'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'

Over 10K cops deployed for I-Day security in Delhi; heavy vehicle banned

Over 10K cops deployed for I-Day security in Delhi; heavy vehicle banned

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

All borders of the national capital will be sealed for the entry of commercial and heavy vehicles by Thursday midnight apart from heavy police deployment, they said.

Paralympics: Rubina wins 10m Air Pistol SH1 bronze

Paralympics: Rubina wins 10m Air Pistol SH1 bronze

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Rubina Francis won a bronze medal in the women's air pistol SH1 event final to continue the strong show from the country's shooters in the Paris Paralympics on Saturday.

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.

SEE: Shami, Sheetal receive Arjuna awards

SEE: Shami, Sheetal receive Arjuna awards

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Shami was there to receive the honours. He took 24 wickets in seven World Cup games last year.

Farmers' agitation: Shooters sweat over Olympic selection trials in Patiala

Farmers' agitation: Shooters sweat over Olympic selection trials in Patiala

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

More than 150 shotgun shooters are sweating over their participation in crucial national Olympic trials later this month in Patiala in the wake of the farmers' agitation.

NC-Cong taste victory in J-K, Omar to return as CM after 10 yrs

NC-Cong taste victory in J-K, Omar to return as CM after 10 yrs

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) is poised to form the first elected government in Jammu and Kashmir, having secured a victory in the assembly elections by securing 49 out of 90 seats on which polls were held for the first time since the abrogation of Article 370 five years ago.