News for 'Prakash Padukone'

Gopichand hopes for badminton gold at 2020 Olympics

Gopichand hopes for badminton gold at 2020 Olympics

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

'Well, I think every year, in the last few years, has been better than the previous one'

PIX: Ranveer, Deepika, Alia, Ranbir watch Gully Boy

PIX: Ranveer, Deepika, Alia, Ranbir watch Gully Boy

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Stars and stars at Gully Boy screenings!

Like Ajay Devgn's Fiery Look In Singham Again?

Like Ajay Devgn's Fiery Look In Singham Again?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Singham Again is set to hit theatres on Independence Day 2024.

'Saina's achievement bigger than Sania's'

'Saina's achievement bigger than Sania's'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Indian badminton legend Prakash Padukone feels Saina Nehwal has achieved more than Sania Mirza vis--vis performance because of the fact that she has beaten more higher-ranked players than the tennis ace.

What is Deepika Padukone's biggest fear?

What is Deepika Padukone's biggest fear?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Ahead of her soon to be released film Tamasha -- her fourth with ex-boyfriend and close friend Ranbir Kapoor -- Deepika Padukone gets candid.

Ranveer Kisses Deepika at '83 Premiere

Ranveer Kisses Deepika at '83 Premiere

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Kabir Khan's '83 saw a grand premiere in Mumbai, attended by the film's star cast.

Saina's achievement bigger than Sania's

Saina's achievement bigger than Sania's

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

The hype around tennis ace Sania Mirza may be bigger but ace shuttler Saina Nehwal clearly has the edge in terms of performance, feels badminton legend Prakash Padukone.

All England: Sen stumbles at final hurdle, loses to Axelsen

All England: Sen stumbles at final hurdle, loses to Axelsen

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

On Saturday, Sen had become only the fifth Indian after Prakash Nath (1947), Prakash Padukone (1980, 1981), Pullela Gopichand (2001) and Saina Nehwal (2015) to reach the final of the prestigious tournament after outwitting defending champion Lee Zii Jia in a gruelling semi-final.

Red Carpet Event *Everyone* Turned Up For

Red Carpet Event *Everyone* Turned Up For

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Just before Christmas, film and television stars partied with the Mumbai Police at their annual show, Umang.

Badminton coach being under-utilised: Padukone

Badminton coach being under-utilised: Padukone

Rediff.com28 Dec 2005

Badminton legend Prakash Padukone said the players' overseas performance needs to be monitored to keep them on their toes.

SAI-Abhinav Bindra Targeting Performance Centre inaugurated

SAI-Abhinav Bindra Targeting Performance Centre inaugurated

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

The centre was inaugurated by Prakash Padukone and Rahul Dravid, with Paralympic gold medallists Murlikant Petkar and Devendra Jhajharia present as Guests of Honour.

It's true! Deepika, Ranveer to marry in Nov

It's true! Deepika, Ranveer to marry in Nov

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

Deepika and Ranveer have apparently chosen Lake Como, Italy, as the wedding destination.

Meet Taapsee Pannu's badminton ace boyfriend

Meet Taapsee Pannu's badminton ace boyfriend

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Meet Olympic silver medalist Mathias Boe.

'I'm living my dream'

'I'm living my dream'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

I am overwhelmed and humbled with all the love and support I have received from so many fans in India and all over the world and just wanted to say a big 'Thank You' to everyone," said the 20-year-old from Almora.

Go white this summer

Go white this summer

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005

Nandi Puja for Deepika

Nandi Puja for Deepika

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

The rituals for the wedding begin.

Number one is still a distant dream: Saina

Number one is still a distant dream: Saina

Rediff.com4 Jul 2009

She is inching closer to being among the world's top five and is tipped to be number one in the next couple of years but ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal says being numero uno is still a very distant dream.

We have buried our past differences, Saina on coach Gopichand

We have buried our past differences, Saina on coach Gopichand

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal wants to qualify for the Dubai World Superseries Finals after resuming her partnership with long-time mentor and chief coach Pullela Gopichand.

Even after World Championship bronze I have no sponsorship: Gutta

Even after World Championship bronze I have no sponsorship: Gutta

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

Despite all her success, badminton ace Jwala Gutta laments lack of support from the Badminton Association of India.

Will Simi Garewal rescue Padmavati?

Will Simi Garewal rescue Padmavati?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

'I spoke to Maharani Padmini of Jaipur.' 'She said there was basically one problematic point in the trailer.'

OGQ provisionally suspends funding to Ashwini

OGQ provisionally suspends funding to Ashwini

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

The Olympic Gold Quest, founded by sports legends Prakash Padukone and Geet Sethi, has provisionally suspended the funding it gives to drug-tainted athlete Ashwini Akkunji, one of the sports persons it supports, and is awaiting the result of her "B" sample.

Indian men keep hope alive for first-ever team gold at Asian Games

Indian men keep hope alive for first-ever team gold at Asian Games

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Kidambi Srikanth rallied his way to a thrilling win in a tense decider as India kept alive their hopes of winning a first-ever gold medal at the Asian Games.

Anand joins board of Olympic Gold Quest

Anand joins board of Olympic Gold Quest

Rediff.com7 Aug 2010

World chess champion Viswanathan Anand joined the Board of Directors of Olympic Gold Quest, which already has all time great Indian sportspersons like Geet Sethi, Prakash Padukone, P T Usha and Leander Paes, to give a boost to Olympic medal hopefuls.

Tata Open attracts over 70 foreigners

Tata Open attracts over 70 foreigners

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

Over 70 foreign shuttlers, up from 25 entries in the previous year, will take part in the $15,000 Tata Open India International Challenge 2011 to be held at the NSCI courts in Worli from December 14-18.

Media hype might have affected Saina in Asiad

Media hype might have affected Saina in Asiad

Rediff.com15 Dec 2010

Media hype after winning the Commonwealth Games gold medal might have affected the Saina Nehwal's performance in last month's Asian Games in Guangzhou and led to her early exit, according to badminton legend Prakash Padukone.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044. Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding - and it is this trifecta India needs to work on, systematically, asserts Prem Panicker.

'Solely Saina's decision to leave Gopichand Academy'

'Solely Saina's decision to leave Gopichand Academy'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy clarified that it played no role in Saina Nehwal shifting from the Gopichand Academy in Hyderabad to Bengaluru to train under Vimal Kumar ahead of the Rio Olympics, saying the move was the "sole decision" of the ace shuttler.

'Saina is a medal hope at the Olympics'

'Saina is a medal hope at the Olympics'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

Badminton legend Prakash Padukone discusses India's prospects at the Beijing Games.

Saina reigns in Indonesia

Saina reigns in Indonesia

Rediff.com21 Jun 2009

Saina Nehwal scripted history on Sunday, becoming the first Indian to win a Super Series tournament after clinching the Indonesian Open with a stunning victory over higher-ranked Chinese Lin Wang in Jakarta.

Nanao, Suranjoy to sign with Olympic Gold Quest

Nanao, Suranjoy to sign with Olympic Gold Quest

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

Up-and-coming Indian pugilists Suranjoy Singh and Nanao Singh are set to sign a sponsorship deal with Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ), floated by badminton ace Prakash Padukone and billiards champion Geet Sethi.

Injury may keep Anup out of Tata Open

Injury may keep Anup out of Tata Open

Rediff.com21 Jul 2008

Beijing Olympics-bound shuttlers Anup Sridhar and Saina Nehwal's participation in the first Tata Open badminton tournament, to be held in Mumbai, from July 27-31 is in doubt. While the former is nursing an injury, the latter is still to confirm her entry.

Saina Nehwal scripts history, wins Indonesian Open

Saina Nehwal scripts history, wins Indonesian Open

Rediff.com21 Jun 2009

Ace woman shuttler Saina Nehwal scripted history on Sunday, becoming the first Indian to win a Super Series tournament after clinching the Indonesian Open with a stunning victory over higher-ranked Chinese Lin Wang in Jakarta.

Badminton at Asian Games: India sign off with first-ever team silver after losing to China

Badminton at Asian Games: India sign off with first-ever team silver after losing to China

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Injured HS Prannoy's absence hurt India as they went down fighting 2-3 against badminton powerhouse China

World C'ships: Prannoy assured medal; Satwik-Chirag miss out

World C'ships: Prannoy assured medal; Satwik-Chirag miss out

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

H S Prannoy stunned two-time defending champion Viktor Axelsen of Denmark in a thrilling 68-minute quarter-final to ensure a medal for India.

Whom are you rooting for: Sonam or Deepika?

Whom are you rooting for: Sonam or Deepika?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

Tell us!

Aparna Popat wins record ninth National title

Aparna Popat wins record ninth National title

Rediff.com11 Jan 2006

Anup Sridhar won the men's singles title in the National Badminton championships.

Coming Movie Attractions In January

Coming Movie Attractions In January

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Joginder Tuteja lists our theatrical entertainment for the month.

Making Prabhas And Diljit Dance

Making Prabhas And Diljit Dance

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

'Diljit and Prabhas are so similar -- very humble, down-to-earth, extremely shy introverts and at the same time, extremely talented guys.'

'Saina Nehwal can turn Olympic bronze into gold medal'

'Saina Nehwal can turn Olympic bronze into gold medal'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Saina Nehwal is better equipped to win a medal in Rio in August than the Indian shuttler was when she claimed a bronze at the London Olympics four years ago, former All England champion Prakash Padukone said.

Deepika weds Ranveer: All the details

Deepika weds Ranveer: All the details

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Haven't been invited to the biggest wedding of the year?