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Double delight for shooter Parth Mane in Peru

Double delight for shooter Parth Mane in Peru

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

It was double delight for Parth Rakesh Mane as he was crowned junior world champion in 10m air rifle and also claimed a team gold to lead India's impressive performance at the ongoing ISSF Junior World Championship in Lima, Peru.

Why Banita Sandhu disappeared after October

Why Banita Sandhu disappeared after October

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

'I'd love to work in India again, but it seems there isn't much for me to do there right now.'

'Qualifying for the Asian Cup is minimal goal'

'Qualifying for the Asian Cup is minimal goal'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Marquez is trying to instil his philosophy, and that's going to take time. In every camp, we're getting closer to what he wants from us as a team. With time, training, and the level of coaching he has, I have no doubt we'll be a strong team in the qualifiers.'

Revealed! Mo-Shah's 370 MPs Plans

Revealed! Mo-Shah's 370 MPs Plans

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The BJP's top leadership will drop its MPs found to be facing anti-incumbency, according to its internal surveys -- a pivotal tactic to ensure the party achieves its target of winning 370 seats.

Shooting World Cup: Sandhu's finals chances brighten; Jitu misses out

Shooting World Cup: Sandhu's finals chances brighten; Jitu misses out

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Indian shooter Manavjit Sandhu rallied to third place after the second day of qualification in the Men's Trap Shooting event at the ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup being held at Rio di Janerio's Olympic Shooting Centre.

No medal but this was our best Olympic performance: Sandhu

No medal but this was our best Olympic performance: Sandhu

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

India's much-hyped male boxers might have drawn a blank in the London Olympics but national coach Gurbaksh Singh Sandhu insisted that the country's pugilists gave their "best performance" in the quadrennial sporting spectacle.

Indian boxers are not pompous, they have self belief: Sandhu

Indian boxers are not pompous, they have self belief: Sandhu

Rediff.com21 Jul 2012

His wards might be dreaming big ahead of the London Games but national boxing coach Gurbux Singh Sandhu sees no harm in it, saying the Indian pugilists are not "pompous" but have "self belief".

When Varanasi Cheered For Kriti And Ranveer

When Varanasi Cheered For Kriti And Ranveer

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

The duo were showstoppers for a special Manish Malhotra show.

Manavjit Sandhu condoles death of shooting stalwart and martyr Fateh Singh

Manavjit Sandhu condoles death of shooting stalwart and martyr Fateh Singh

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Veteran Indian trap shooter, Manavjit Singh Sandhu, has condoled the death of Subedar Major Fateh Singh, a former Commonwealth champion shooter who was martyred while fighting the terrorists at the Pathankot Air Force Station base.

Mumbai pacers Thakur, Sandhu dismiss Punjab cheaply

Mumbai pacers Thakur, Sandhu dismiss Punjab cheaply

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

A summary of the first day's play at different venues in the Ranji Trophy.

Maha polls on Nov 20, J'khand to vote on Nov 13 and 20; results on Nov 23

Maha polls on Nov 20, J'khand to vote on Nov 13 and 20; results on Nov 23

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

The assembly polls in Maharashtra will be held in a single phase while Jharkhand polls will be held in two phases, the Election Commission of India announced on Tuesday.

'Conduct Of Elections Has Become Suspicious'

'Conduct Of Elections Has Become Suspicious'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

'Whenever the hike in voting percentage is more, the NDA gains more, and when the hike is negligible, the NDA falls.' 'I have established this in UP, Haryana and Jharkhand.'

Haryana polls deferred to Oct 5, counting with J-K on Oct 8

Haryana polls deferred to Oct 5, counting with J-K on Oct 8

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

The Election Commission on Saturday deferred the Haryana assembly poll date to October 5 from October 1, saying the decision was taken keeping in mind a centuries-old festival of the Bishnoi community.

Boxing coach Sandhu to retire after London Olympics

Boxing coach Sandhu to retire after London Olympics

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Gurbaksh Singh Sandhu is retiring after London Games and the only farewell gift he wants from his wards is to bring home better than the bronze medal Vijender Singh notched up in Beijing four years ago.

BJP wins senior dy mayor, dy mayor posts in Chandigarh

BJP wins senior dy mayor, dy mayor posts in Chandigarh

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

In the 35-member municipal House, the BJP has 17 councillors. The number of BJP's strength increased from 14 to 17 after three Aam Aadmi Party councillors switched over to it on February 19. The AAP has 10 members while the Congress has seven. The Shiromani Akali Dal has one councillor.

Coach Sandhu realistic about boxers' chances in London

Coach Sandhu realistic about boxers' chances in London

Rediff.com11 Mar 2012

India's long-serving boxing coach Gurbux Singh Sandhu is realistic about his wards chances at this year's London Olympics and said he would happy if the pugilists of the country could repeat the feat of 2008 Beijing Games.

The Buckingham Murders Review: Kareena's Sublime Portrait Of Sadness

The Buckingham Murders Review: Kareena's Sublime Portrait Of Sadness

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Kareena's sombre performance lingered on long after I had left the theatre, notes Sukanya Verma.

How DK Saw Dipika Winning Gold

How DK Saw Dipika Winning Gold

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

DK is doing commentary for the cricket World Cup so he couldn't be in Hangzhou, but he didn't miss a moment of the action.

Sandhu, Bindra to run with Olympic flame

Sandhu, Bindra to run with Olympic flame

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

Baichung Bhutia and Kiran Bedi's refusal notwithstanding, the Olympic torch relay continues to draw celebrities, with sharpshooters Manavjit Singh Sandhu and Abhinav Bindra joining the April 17 run with the flame. According to a statement from Samsung, the Olympic torch relay partner, sprint queen P T Usha, powerlifter Rajinder Singh Rahelu, actor Sagarika Ghatge of Chak De! India fame and sarod player Ayaan Ali Khan will also join the run.

'Vague Allegations Against Election Commission Unfair'

'Vague Allegations Against Election Commission Unfair'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'To attribute motives to the individual election commissioner or the Election Commission as a group is very unfair.'

Stimac vows India still alive in World Cup race

Stimac vows India still alive in World Cup race

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Don't have time to feel sorry for ourselves, we're still alive: Stimac

What's US NSA Doing In Delhi?

What's US NSA Doing In Delhi?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in New Delhi.

ECI Factor Gives BJP Poll Advantage!

ECI Factor Gives BJP Poll Advantage!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'Unlike in the sporting arena, where sports federations moved from partisan to impartial referees, in Indian democracy's biggest festival, it appears we are moving backward from unbiased and objective to one-sided and partisan,' observes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Syria thump India to win maiden Intercontinental Cup title

Syria thump India to win maiden Intercontinental Cup title

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

India had won the title in 2018 and 2023, while it was the first trophy for Syria who had finished third in 2019.

Women's Asia Cup: Dominant India take on Pakistan in opener

Women's Asia Cup: Dominant India take on Pakistan in opener

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

The Women's Asia Cup is set for a blockbuster start when defending champions India take on arch-foes Pakistan in Dambulla on Friday.

EC announces polls in J-K, Haryana, here are the dates

EC announces polls in J-K, Haryana, here are the dates

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be held in three phases from September 18 while Haryana will go to polls in a single phase on October 1, the Election Commission announced on Friday.

Stimac hopeful for India's chances vs Kuwait

Stimac hopeful for India's chances vs Kuwait

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Head coach Igor Stimac believes it could be a game-changer for Indian football as India take on Kuwait in a crucial World Cup qualifier.

NIA steps up crackdown on Khalistani terrorists, announces bounty on 5

NIA steps up crackdown on Khalistani terrorists, announces bounty on 5

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The federal agency announced a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh each for Rinda and Landa and Rs 5 lakh each for Parminder Singh Kaira alias "Pattu", Satnam Singh alias "Satbir Singh" alias "Satta" and Yadvinder Singh alias "Yadda".

Suchde, Sandhu in top 100 in squash rankings

Suchde, Sandhu in top 100 in squash rankings

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Riding on some fine performances in the season opening events, India's Siddharth Suchde and Harinder Pal Sandhu have entered the top 100 of the World Squash rankings for the first time on Wednesday.

SC sets up panel to clear farmers' Shambhu blockade

SC sets up panel to clear farmers' Shambhu blockade

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan directed the five-member committee to convene its first meeting within a week and reach out to the agitating farmers to persuade them to immediately remove their tractors, trolleys etc from the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana to provide relief to commuters.

Furious Gurpreet demands more after FIFA World Cup exit

Furious Gurpreet demands more after FIFA World Cup exit

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Gurpreet was in the thick of things when the ball went over the line and out of play.

ISL: Bengaluru down East Bengal; Chennaiyin win

ISL: Bengaluru down East Bengal; Chennaiyin win

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Bengaluru FC's academy graduate Vinith Venkatesh scored the winner as the Blues picked up their first points of the ISL season with a 1-0 win over East Bengal.

Amid border row, China expert takes over as new foreign secretary

Amid border row, China expert takes over as new foreign secretary

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The 59-year-old Vikram Misri assumed charge of the key position at a time India is looking to navigate various geo-political challenges, including its frosty ties with China following the lingering eastern Ladakh border row and the consequences of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Dissent within commission...: CEC on Goel's sudden resignation

Dissent within commission...: CEC on Goel's sudden resignation

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

There has been speculation that Goel quit due to differences with Kumar.

Lt Gen J S Sandhu takes charge of Chinar Corps, which guards LoC

Lt Gen J S Sandhu takes charge of Chinar Corps, which guards LoC

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Commissioned into the 5th Gorkha Rifles regiment, he has had an illustrious military career spanning 36 years during which he held several prestigious command, staff and instructional appointments

King's Cup: Second penalty was questionable: Gurpreet

King's Cup: Second penalty was questionable: Gurpreet

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Indian football team captain Gurpreet Singh Sandhu was critical of the second penalty awarded to Iraq after his side's heartbreaking 4-5 defeat in shootout in the King's Cup semifinal in Chiang Main, Thailand.

Brothers from Karnal held for killing Indian student in Australia

Brothers from Karnal held for killing Indian student in Australia

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Two Indian-origin brothers wanted in connection with the murder of a 22-year-old MTech student from India have been arrested by Australian police, media reports said.

How 6 names shortlisted within hrs, SC asks govt on EC appointments

How 6 names shortlisted within hrs, SC asks govt on EC appointments

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the Centre over the procedure adopted for the appointment of election commissioners and asked how six names were shortlisted from 200 within a few hours.

Zaheer should be picked for tour to South Africa: Sandhu

Zaheer should be picked for tour to South Africa: Sandhu

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Former India seamer and Mumbai coach Balwinder Singh Sandhu feels that veteran pacer Zaheer Khan should be picked for India's tour of South Africa later this year as his years of experience at the international level would come in handy.

EC orders out West Bengal DGP, Mumbai civic bosses

EC orders out West Bengal DGP, Mumbai civic bosses

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Seeking to ensure a level-playing field in the Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission on Monday ordered the removal of home secretaries of Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, sources said.