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Hyderabad police book actor Siddharth for tweet against Saina Nehwal

Hyderabad police book actor Siddharth for tweet against Saina Nehwal

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

A case was registered against actor Siddharth by the Cybercrime wing of Hyderabad Police over his controversial tweet against ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal, police said on Wednesday.

Hyderabad police book actor Siddharth for tweet against Saina Nehwal

Hyderabad police book actor Siddharth for tweet against Saina Nehwal

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

A case was registered against actor Siddharth by the Cybercrime wing of Hyderabad Police over his controversial tweet against ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal, police said on Wednesday.

Devika Sihag wins maiden Super 300 title at Thailand Masters

Devika Sihag wins maiden Super 300 title at Thailand Masters

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Devika Sihag clinched her maiden BWF Super 300 crown after Malaysia's Goh Jin Wei retired midway through the women's singles final of the Thailand Masters.

Saina Nehwal wins bronze after Wang retires hurt

Saina Nehwal wins bronze after Wang retires hurt

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

Saina Nehwal of India has won the Olympic bronze medal after Wang Xin of China retired with a left knee injury in the second game of their playoff on Saturday.

Before They Parted...Saina-Kashyap's Love Journeys

Before They Parted...Saina-Kashyap's Love Journeys

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Before they went on their separate paths, Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap were avid explorers, chasing sunrises and stories across the globe.

Denmark Open: Saina Nehwal in final, to face Schenk

Denmark Open: Saina Nehwal in final, to face Schenk

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal booked her place in the finals of the Denmark Super Series Premier tournament after world number one opponent Yihan Wang of China retired midway through the semi-final clash because of a knee injury.

World No 1 Saina Nehwal set to defend Australian Open title

World No 1 Saina Nehwal set to defend Australian Open title

Rediff.com26 May 2015

World No 1 Saina Nehwal is all set to defend her women's singles title at the Australian Open super series .

IBL: Saina Nehwal unhappy over 'wrong' line calls

IBL: Saina Nehwal unhappy over 'wrong' line calls

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Her team Hyderabad Hotshots may have easily downed the high flying Pune Pistons 4-1 but Saina Nehwal, who won a crucial point for her side after a grim struggle against world number three Juliane Schenk, said she is unhappy with some of the rulings of the umpire.

Saina Nehwal tames Tine Baun to enter semi-finals

Saina Nehwal tames Tine Baun to enter semi-finals

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

Saina Nehwal lit up another gloomy day for India at the Olympics by storming into the women's singles semi-finals, even as shooting medal hope Ronjan Sodhi fell by the wayside on Thursday. The ace shuttler exhibited excellent court-craft and unflinching attitude to defeat senior opponent and two-time All England champion Tine Baun of Denmark 21-15, 22-20 in a pulsating quarter-final clash that lasted 37 minutes.

Women must snatch their rights by excelling: Saina Nehwal

Women must snatch their rights by excelling: Saina Nehwal

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Olympic winner and badminton ace Saina Nehwal on how women can go about empowering themselves through rightful education.

Happy to be with my home team: Saina Nehwal

Happy to be with my home team: Saina Nehwal

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Star shuttler Saina Nehwal is over the moon after being picked up by Hyderabad Hotshots in the inaugural players' auction of the Indian Badminton League in New Delhi on Monday, and said she will give her best to help her team win the upcoming franchise-based event.

China Open Super Series: Saina Nehwal in final

China Open Super Series: Saina Nehwal in final

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Olympic bronze-medallist Saina Nehwal stood just one win away from clinching her maiden China Open title after she stormed into the finals of the USD 700,000 Super Series Premier tournament in Fuzhou.

Saina Nehwal in Chinese Taipei Open GP final

Saina Nehwal in Chinese Taipei Open GP final

Rediff.com14 Sep 2008

Saina Nehwal thrashed Indonesia's Pia Zebadiah Bernadet to enter the women's singles final in the Yonex Chinese Taipei Open Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament on Saturday. The world No 14-ranked Indian, who became the first Indian woman to win a four-star badminton tournament at the Philippines Open in 2006, won the semi-final 21-7, 21-11.

Why Gopichand Says Biryani Won't Make You a Champion

Why Gopichand Says Biryani Won't Make You a Champion

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Pullela Gopichand didn't just coach champions -- he changed how Indian badminton thinks about success.

Won't let poor form affect me, says Saina Nehwal

Won't let poor form affect me, says Saina Nehwal

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal's confidence is back after winning the India Grand Prix Gold.

What's Saina Doing At Wagah?

What's Saina Doing At Wagah?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Olympic medallist Saina also attended the Beating Retreat ceremony, a daily flag-lowering ceremony jointly conducted by the BSF and the Pakistan Rangers at the Wagah border, the border outpost located between Amritsar and Lahore.

Saina's Masti In Bhutan!

Saina's Masti In Bhutan!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

A few days after exploring the capital Thimpu, Saina and family undertook the challenging trek to the Taktsang monastery also known as the Tiger's Nest.

BWF World Super Series: Saina Nehwal stuns Shixian Wang

BWF World Super Series: Saina Nehwal stuns Shixian Wang

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Olympic bronze medalist Saina Nehwal dished out a dominating performance to post a straight-game win over two-time All England Champion Shixian Wang of China and start her campaign on a positive note at the season-ending BWF World Super Series badminton final in Dubai.

Is this the end of the road for Saina Nehwal?

Is this the end of the road for Saina Nehwal?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Her reluctance to appear for BAI trials could well end her chances of representing the flag

Saina Nehwal on her chances at the Rio Olympics

Saina Nehwal on her chances at the Rio Olympics

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

'I would rate myself as the hardest working player, but I need to improve a lot technique-wise' 'Definitely, I want to do well and win another medal. But, it's not that easy'

'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.

P V Sindhu Stranded In Dubai; Set To Miss All England Badminton Championships

P V Sindhu Stranded In Dubai; Set To Miss All England Badminton Championships

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is likely to miss the All England Championships due to travel disruptions caused by airspace closures in the Gulf region.

Saina Nehwal vows to return stronger in December

Saina Nehwal vows to return stronger in December

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

India's leading badminton player Saina Nehwal says she wants to come back into competitive action stronger after recovering from a knee surgery and indicated that her best may be yet to come.

5 things Saina Nehwal needs to do to before Olympics...

5 things Saina Nehwal needs to do to before Olympics...

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Take a look at what fit-again Saina needs to do before going into the Olympic Games in August this year.

Indian shuttlers Rio campaign: Hopes pinned on Saina Nehwal

Indian shuttlers Rio campaign: Hopes pinned on Saina Nehwal

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Four years after a bronze at London Games made her the toast of the nation, Saina Nehwal will once again carry a billion hopes when she along with the other six shuttlers, including doubles exponent Jwala Gutta, begin their campaign at the Rio Olympics, in Rio de Janeiro, on Thursday.

'Tough loss, smile Lakshya': PV Sindhu's viral message

'Tough loss, smile Lakshya': PV Sindhu's viral message

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Olympic medallists Abhinav Bindra and PV Sindhu have praised Lakshya Sen for his performance at the All England Open badminton championship, highlighting his courage and resilience despite his runner-up finish.

Vimal Kumar Hails Lakshya Sen's 'Bravest' Performance at All England Open

Vimal Kumar Hails Lakshya Sen's 'Bravest' Performance at All England Open

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Former mentor Vimal Kumar praises Lakshya Sen's resilience and courage in reaching the All England Open final, highlighting his determination despite physical challenges.

Padma Awards 2016: Sri Sri, Anupam Kher, Saina Nehwal honoured

Padma Awards 2016: Sri Sri, Anupam Kher, Saina Nehwal honoured

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee presented five Padma Vibhushan, eight Padma Bhushan and forty-three Padma Shri awards at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

Saina's Royal Breakfast With Sanga, Buttler

Saina's Royal Breakfast With Sanga, Buttler

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal caught with Rajasthan Royals' players and support staff.

Lakshya Sen Misses All England Title, Lin Chun-Yi Creates History

Lakshya Sen Misses All England Title, Lin Chun-Yi Creates History

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Lakshya Sen's quest for the All England Open title ended in a final defeat to Chinese Taipei's Lin Chun-Yi, extending India's wait for a champion in the prestigious tournament.

Lakshya Sen overcomes injury to reach All England Open final

Lakshya Sen overcomes injury to reach All England Open final

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Lakshya Sen battled through painful blisters and severe cramps to defeat Victor Lai and reach the All England Open final, bringing him one step closer to ending India's 25-year wait for the title.

Heartbreak for Lakshya Sen in All England Final

Heartbreak for Lakshya Sen in All England Final

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Lakshya Sen ends runner-up at All England Open, loses men's singles final 15-21 20-22 to Lin Chun-Yi.

Lakshya Sen Falls Short in All England Final Against Lin Chun-Yi

Lakshya Sen Falls Short in All England Final Against Lin Chun-Yi

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Lakshya Sen's quest for the All England title ended in a narrow defeat to Chinese Taipei's Lin Chun-Yi in a thrilling final marked by high-intensity rallies and attacking play.

Lakshya Sen Battles Through Pain to Reach All England Open Final

Lakshya Sen Battles Through Pain to Reach All England Open Final

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Lakshya Sen overcame painful blisters and severe cramps to defeat Victor Lai and reach the All England Open final, bringing him closer to ending India's 25-year wait for the title.

Sindhu to Miss All England Championships Amid Travel Chaos

Sindhu to Miss All England Championships Amid Travel Chaos

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is set to miss the All England Championships after being stranded in Dubai due to travel disruptions. Other Indian shuttlers face challenges reaching the tournament.

India has infrastructure, but not enough coaches: Saina Nehwal

India has infrastructure, but not enough coaches: Saina Nehwal

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal on Sunday said India has adequate infrastructure for badminton but don't have enough coaches and academies. "There is no problem on infrastructure front, but what we don't have enough number of academies and coaches, like the Chinese have," she told PTI. Saina has been practising in Bengaluru after recovering from a knee injury which had affected her progress at Rio Olympics. She had lost her second group match against Ukraine's Maria Ulitina to crash out of the mega event.

Defending champion Saina Nehwal loses in semi-final at India Open Super Series

Defending champion Saina Nehwal loses in semi-final at India Open Super Series

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Defending champion Saina Nehwal suffered a heartbreaking narrow loss to Olympic Champion Li Xuerui in the semifinals of the India Open Super Series badminton tournament in New Delhi on Saturday. The 26-year-old Indian lost 20-22, 21-17, 19-21 to Li in an edge-of-the-seat thriller in the women's singles competition, to draw curtains on Indian challenge at the Siri Fort Complex. In a nail-biting contest, Saina matched up to Li in the fast-paced rallies but she was not consistent in finishing the rallies. Li, on the other hand, blew hot and cold as some of her cross court half-smashes caught Saina off-guard. Although she also faltered with many strokes. Saina opened up a 8-5 lead early on and managed to stave off the challenge from Li till 11-9. But the Chinese soon managed to draw parity with two quick points and then turned the tables, reaching 16-13. Saina roared back to level with a superb drop from the back court before Li found the net. The Chinese hit wide again and both were tied at 18-18. Another miscued smash and Saina was leading 19-18. What followed was an energy-sapping rally that ended with a return, which Saina didn't even try. But the Indian ensured she has the first shot to take advantage as she reached the game point with a smash that Li could only send to the net.

'Pick your tourneys...' Saina's blunt advice to Sindhu

'Pick your tourneys...' Saina's blunt advice to Sindhu

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

P V Sindhu knows how to win big tournaments, but as she enters her 30s, the two-time Olympic medallist must be selective about which competitions she chooses to go "all out" in, feels London Games bronze winner Saina Nehwal.

President Murmu Plays Badminton With Saina

President Murmu Plays Badminton With Saina

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'The President's inspiring step is in keeping with India's emergence as a badminton-power house, with women-players making a great impact on the world stage.'

Saina, Kashyap Share Glimpses Of Croatia

Saina, Kashyap Share Glimpses Of Croatia

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap are trading badminton racquets for sightseeing adventures on a romantic getaway to Croatia!