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Where is Shraddha Kapoor headed?

Where is Shraddha Kapoor headed?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

What's Katrina up to? What are Ayushmann and Rajkummar shooting for?

Meet India's heroes from the Tokyo Olympic Games

Meet India's heroes from the Tokyo Olympic Games

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

As the curtains come down at the Tokyo Olympics, here's a glance at the medallists and those who came within touching distance of glory.

Chhattisgarh Cong rift: Baghel loyalists stage show of strength

Chhattisgarh Cong rift: Baghel loyalists stage show of strength

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Amid a talk of leadership change in Chhattisgarh, a number of legislators from the state has arrived in the national capital in support of Baghel, who is also reaching Delhi.

PIX: India women lose to Australia in CWG hockey semis

PIX: India women lose to Australia in CWG hockey semis

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

It was heartbreak for India's women's hockey team as it lost 0-3 in the shoot-out to four-time champions Australia after both the teams were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation time in the semi-finals of the Commonwealth Games, in Birmingham, on Friday.

Polls to 11 RS seats in UP, Uttarakhand on Nov 9

Polls to 11 RS seats in UP, Uttarakhand on Nov 9

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

As per practice, counting of votes will take place on November 9 evening after polling concludes.

2022 Sports recap: Highs, lows and everything in between

2022 Sports recap: Highs, lows and everything in between

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

In hockey, the women's team continued its inspiring run with a silver medal at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

Unfit Rani left out of women's hockey WC squad

Unfit Rani left out of women's hockey WC squad

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Besides Rani's exclusion, there are no further surprises as India went or a tried and tested squad, which has been playing together for a long time.

WFI cancels camp for Olympic-bound wrestlers

WFI cancels camp for Olympic-bound wrestlers

Rediff.com15 May 2021

'We had planned a camp in Bahalgarh but since they would not be allowed to train for 14 days due to hard quarantine, we thought it is better they for the time being they train at their respective akhadas and then travel to Poland'.

On This Day: Bindra Created HISTORY

On This Day: Bindra Created HISTORY

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Abhinav Bindra became India's first individual gold medallist at the 2008 Olympic Games when he registered a thrilling come-from-behind victory in the men's 10m air rifle event on August 11, 2008.

FIH Pro League: India stun Argentina in thriller

FIH Pro League: India stun Argentina in thriller

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Gurjit Kaur scored a brace as the Indian women's hockey team dished out a spirited performance to stun Olympic silver medallist Argentina 2-1

BCCI to reward Olympic medallists; Rs 1 crore for Neeraj

BCCI to reward Olympic medallists; Rs 1 crore for Neeraj

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

The BCCI on Saturday announced cash rewards for India's medal winners at the Tokyo Olympics with Rs one crore reserved for Neeraj Chopra, who became country's first track and field athlete to win a gold medal.

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Thursday, August 5

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Thursday, August 5

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

A summary of the country's athletes' showing at the Tokyo Games on Thursday.

Gehlot lets it fly: 'Gaddar' Sachin Pilot can't be made CM

Gehlot lets it fly: 'Gaddar' Sachin Pilot can't be made CM

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot called Sachin Pilot a gaddar (traitor) on Thursday and said he cannot replace him as he had revolted against the Congress in 2020 and tried to topple his own government.

Kamalpreet qualifies for Olympics after record discus throw

Kamalpreet qualifies for Olympics after record discus throw

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

The 25-year-old Kaur heaved the discus to 65.06 metres in her first throw at the Federation Cup Senior National Athletics Championships.

Dahiya clinches third straight Asian Wrestling gold

Dahiya clinches third straight Asian Wrestling gold

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Ravi, the Tokyo Olympics silver medallist, conceded early lead in all his bouts, but bounced back in tremendous fashion to outsmart his rivals in the men's freestyle event

PM instructs to provide full support to Olympic-bound athletes

PM instructs to provide full support to Olympic-bound athletes

Rediff.com22 May 2021

'Despite pandemic Govt is doing everything possible to support our athletes to make India proud'

Meet the new poster boy of Indian wrestling

Meet the new poster boy of Indian wrestling

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Sushil Kumar fades, Bajrang Punia rises

Vinesh Phogat to be nominated for Khel Ratna

Vinesh Phogat to be nominated for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com31 May 2020

Sakshi applies for Arjuna

Army's Pune stadium renamed after Olympic champion Neeraj

Army's Pune stadium renamed after Olympic champion Neeraj

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The Army Sports Institute's stadium in Pune has been renamed after Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra.

3 masala dosas, omelette: Secret to Chamari Power

3 masala dosas, omelette: Secret to Chamari Power

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'Three masala dosas and a masala omelette are the secrets behind my power hitting,' quipped Chamari Athapaththu while disclosing the secret behind.

President's high tea for Olympians

President's high tea for Olympians

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind hosted high tea for the Indian contingent to the Tokyo Olympics 2020 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on Independence Day eve, August 14, 2021.

India's Olympics-bound athletes learn Japanese culture

India's Olympics-bound athletes learn Japanese culture

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Tokyo Olympics-bound Indian athletes attended a cultural sensitivity workshop, named 'Omotenashi', on Thursday. Conducted by the Sports Ministry, 'Omotenashi' (the Japanese version of Atithi devo bhava) was organised by the Sports Authority of India, in association with the Indian Olympic Association.

Asia Cup hockey: India women hammer Singapore, enter semis

Asia Cup hockey: India women hammer Singapore, enter semis

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Star drag-flicket Gurjit Kaur made it 4-0 by converting a penalty corner in the 10th minute.

Bajrang in semis at World Championship

Bajrang in semis at World Championship

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

Star Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia kept himself in the medal race by reaching the semi-finals even as three of his compatriots faded in the men's freestyle competition at the World Championship, in Budapest, on Sunday.

Meet India's medallists at Birmingham CWG

Meet India's medallists at Birmingham CWG

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Rediff.com introduces you to the athletes who have brought India glory in Birmingham.

Bigg Boss 14: Sidharth gives a pep talk!

Bigg Boss 14: Sidharth gives a pep talk!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Rubina Dilaik puts up a good fight against Pavitra Punia in the new task. Guess who wins?

Wrestling world shocked over accusations against Sushil

Wrestling world shocked over accusations against Sushil

Rediff.com10 May 2021

WFI is concerned that the good reputation built over the years with stupendous international performances has been ruined.

Keeper-batter Indrani Roy gets call-up for Eng tour

Keeper-batter Indrani Roy gets call-up for Eng tour

Rediff.com14 May 2021

The likes of Monica Patel, C Prathyusha have been dropped from the squad altogether.

Farmers' stir: Central forces deployed in Karnal; internet shut

Farmers' stir: Central forces deployed in Karnal; internet shut

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

The Haryana government, which had earlier ordered suspension of mobile Internet services in Karnal from Monday 12.30 pm to Tuesday midnight, decided to suspend these services in four adjoining districts as well.

Women's Asia Cup: India sign off with consolation bronze

Women's Asia Cup: India sign off with consolation bronze

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

The Indians started brightly and earned a couple of penalty corners and from one such situation, Sharmila Devi gave her side the lead in the 13th minute, scoring from a rebound after Gurjit Kaur's initial flick was saved by the Chinese defence.

BCCI finally announce women's team for SA series

BCCI finally announce women's team for SA series

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Veteran pacer Shikha Pandey axed, rookie keeper Shwetha gets maiden call-up.

Another Phogat all set to get married!

Another Phogat all set to get married!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

World No 2 wrestler Bajrang Punia is all set to tie the knot with Sangeeta Phogat.

PM Modi lauds India's Olympic success in I-Day speech

PM Modi lauds India's Olympic success in I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded India's athletes for their spectacular showing at the Tokyo Olympics, saying their tremendous show has inspired the youth of the country.

Khurshid, Lallu, Shukla in Cong's new UP poll panel

Khurshid, Lallu, Shukla in Cong's new UP poll panel

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Gearing up for the assembly polls next year, the Congress on Wednesday constituted the election committee for Uttar Pradesh, which includes state unit chief Ajay Kumar Lallu and former Union ministers Salman Khurshid, Rajeev Shukla and R P N Singh.

Who is the VILLAIN of Bigg Boss 14?

Who is the VILLAIN of Bigg Boss 14?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Is it Rubina or Jasmin?

Focus on Shafali as India take on England in ODIs

Focus on Shafali as India take on England in ODIs

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Teen sensation Shafali Verma is set to make her eagerly-anticipated ODI debut as the Indian women's team seeks white-ball course correction against a strong world champion English side in the first game of the three-match series, in Bristol, on Sunday.

Ravi Dahiya retains Asian wrestling title

Ravi Dahiya retains Asian wrestling title

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

Bajrang Punia settles for silver after withdrawing from final d,ue to injury

India hockey captain Rani, six teammates recover from COVID-19

India hockey captain Rani, six teammates recover from COVID-19

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Indian women's hockey captain Rani Rampal, her six team-mates and two support staff members have recovered from COVID-19 infection after spending two weeks in quarantine at the Sports Authority of India's Centre in Bengaluru.

Hockey PIX: India women shock Australia to make semis

Hockey PIX: India women shock Australia to make semis

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Hockey: India v Australia, QF

All eyes on Bajrang, Vinesh at World Championships

All eyes on Bajrang, Vinesh at World Championships

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

While skill is not an issue with Vinesh, holding off strong candidates for six minutes is a big challenge, she herself had admitted recently.