News for 'Shikha'

Last-ball thriller: DC stun MI in WPL nail-biter

Last-ball thriller: DC stun MI in WPL nail-biter

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Delhi Capitals produced a splendid bowling effort before their batters, led by Niki Prasad, survived some anxious moments to register a narrow two-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in a last-ball thriller in the Women's Premier League

Hit or Miss? Narendra Kumar designs for Shikha Talsania

Hit or Miss? Narendra Kumar designs for Shikha Talsania

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Designer Narendra Kumar presents a plus size collection at the Lakme Fashion Week.

BJP mulls 2 deputy CMs in Delhi to reflect 'mini' India

BJP mulls 2 deputy CMs in Delhi to reflect 'mini' India

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

The BJP is considering having two deputy chief ministers in the new Delhi government to represent the city as a "mini" India, party leaders said. The move is aimed at accommodating MLAs from different castes, communities, and regional backgrounds. The proposal is under consideration by the national leadership, which will also decide on the chief minister and other ministers. The process of government formation is expected to gain momentum after Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns from his foreign visit over the weekend.

Shikha crashes out in Bali

Shikha crashes out in Bali

Rediff.com13 Sep 2006

The US-based Indian lass was beaten by qualifier Andreja Klepac of Slovenia in the first round of the Wismilak International.

Buzz grows over BJP's CM pick in Delhi; Pravesh Verma key contender

Buzz grows over BJP's CM pick in Delhi; Pravesh Verma key contender

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

The BJP's victory in the Delhi Assembly elections has sparked speculation over who will lead the next government. Several prominent leaders, including Pravesh Verma, Ashish Sood, Pawan Sharma, Vijender Gupta, and Satish Upadhyay, are in the running for the chief minister's post. The party's national leadership is expected to make the final decision, leaving the contenders in a state of anticipation.

Shikha Uberoi loses in first round

Shikha Uberoi loses in first round

Rediff.com13 Feb 2007

India's wild card entry went down fighting to Yaroslava Shvedova at the US $175,000 Sony Ericsson WTA Bangalore Open.

WPL PHOTOS: Smriti, Renuka shine as RCB demolish DC

WPL PHOTOS: Smriti, Renuka shine as RCB demolish DC

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Smriti Mandhana smashed a blistering 47-ball 81 to power reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a resounding eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals

Bangladesh To Remove Mujib's Image From Taka Notes

Bangladesh To Remove Mujib's Image From Taka Notes

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Religious structures, Bengali traditions, and 'graffiti' drawn during the July uprising will be included on the currency notes.

Shikha loses in final qualifier

Shikha loses in final qualifier

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

The US-based Indian was beaten by Germany's Greta Arn in the final singles qualifying round at the $175,000 Bell Challenge.

Lesson For AAP, Cong: Ek Hai To Safe Hai

Lesson For AAP, Cong: Ek Hai To Safe Hai

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Congress does unto AAP what Kejriwal's party had done to it in Haryana.

Who will succeed Shikha Sharma at Axis Bank?

Who will succeed Shikha Sharma at Axis Bank?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

The bank, however, did not disclose names of the candidates shortlisted for the post.

Sania wins, Shikha retires

Sania wins, Shikha retires

Rediff.com10 Dec 2006

Fourth seed Sania Mirza entered the singles quarter-finals, but teammate Shikha Uberoi retired from the tennis event due to exhaustion.

Sania, Shikha put India in semis

Sania, Shikha put India in semis

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

Sania Mirza and Shikha Uberoi won their singles matches to enable India overpower Thailand 2-1 in the women's tennis team competition at the Asian Games.

Sania, Shikha take India to final

Sania, Shikha take India to final

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

The Indian women's tennis team took an unassailable 2-0 lead over Uzbekistan in the semi-finals at the Doha Asian Games on Wednesday.

Shikha Uberoi humbles Fujiwara

Shikha Uberoi humbles Fujiwara

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

The cool-as-cucumber Indian broke her rival in the second game, but was immediately broken back. However, Shikha kept up the good show to demolish Fujiwara in the fourth and eighth games to take the set.

Shikha out of Pacific Life Open

Shikha out of Pacific Life Open

Rediff.com13 Mar 2005

Shikha Uberoi went down to Meghann Shaughnessy of the US in the second round of the Pacific Life Open.

Shikha, Akbar best swimmers

Shikha, Akbar best swimmers

Rediff.com22 Sep 2003

Karnataka emerged overall champions in the national Aquatics championships.

Sania-Shikha lose doubles

Sania-Shikha lose doubles

Rediff.com10 Feb 2005

The Indian pair was beaten by Zi Yan and Jie Zheng in the quarter-finals at the Hyderabad Open.

Amritraj, Shikha lose in first round

Amritraj, Shikha lose in first round

Rediff.com1 Mar 2006

Prakash Amritraj lost to Mardy Fish at the ATP event in Las Vegas while Uberoi lost to Maria Vento-Kabchi in Doha

Mankad, Shikha fail at French Open

Mankad, Shikha fail at French Open

Rediff.com18 May 2005

Both lost in the qualification round of the Grand Slam tournament.

Shikha storms into the 2nd round

Shikha storms into the 2nd round

Rediff.com1 Sep 2004

She upset Saori Obata of Japan in the first round of the main draw at the US Open.

Paralympics: Shooter Narwal wins silver in 10m air pistol

Paralympics: Shooter Narwal wins silver in 10m air pistol

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Manish Narwal claimed the silver in the men's 10m air pistol (SH1) event at the Paris Paralympics on Friday.

What are Sonam, Kareena, Swara, Shikha up to?

What are Sonam, Kareena, Swara, Shikha up to?

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Monday in Bollywood is a lot like fun.

Jemimah, Shikha dropped for ODI World Cup in New Zealand

Jemimah, Shikha dropped for ODI World Cup in New Zealand

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Star batter Jemimah Rodrigues was on Thursday dropped from the 15-member Indian women's squad for the ICC ODI World Cup to be held in New Zealand from March 4 to April 3.

#ArmyDay: 'You Are Our True Heroes'

#ArmyDay: 'You Are Our True Heroes'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Film folk have been celebrating #ArmyDay by posting pictures with the men in green on social media.

Usual suspects advance on mixed day for Indian shuttlers

Usual suspects advance on mixed day for Indian shuttlers

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

In mixed doubles, Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila advanced to the second round with a 8-21, 21-19, 21-17 victory over Chinese Taipei's Chen Cheng Kuan and Hsu Yin-Hui.

The North-South Battle Gets Ugly

The North-South Battle Gets Ugly

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

With its age-old fascination for education, southern states have done better than the North. Start-ups, IT hubs, and industry majors setting up shop have changed the face of the South. Nearly 79% of global offices set up by international conglomerates in India are in the South. Almost 46% of tech unicorns are from the South. The GDP per person in the South is 4.2 times higher than the North. None of these indicators can be ignored by any central government, whatever the political compulsions, notes Ramesh Menon.

Spotted: Shikha Uberoi in Los Angeles

Spotted: Shikha Uberoi in Los Angeles

Rediff.com28 May 2009

Reader Rudra Ghosh sent us this picture from Los Angeles.

India dominate shooting World Championship with 21 medals

India dominate shooting World Championship with 21 medals

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

India's young shooters added five more medals to their kitty, including two gold on Friday taking the tally to 21 medals to remain at the top of the standings -- 13 gold, two silver and six bronze.

Wild card for Shikha Uberoi

Wild card for Shikha Uberoi

Rediff.com3 Feb 2007

Shikha Uberoi has been given a wild card entry to the Bangalore Open.

Shikha sinks Nat. 100m backstroke mark

Shikha sinks Nat. 100m backstroke mark

Rediff.com21 Jul 2003

Shikha finished 41st in the qualifying rounds of the event with a timing of 1 minute, 7.82 seconds.

Mandhana, Harmanpreet among major retentions for WPL 2025

Mandhana, Harmanpreet among major retentions for WPL 2025

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning and Harmanpreet Kaur were some of the big names retained by their respective franchises for the next edition of the Women's Premier League.

Richa, Shikha excel as 16 records tumble

Richa, Shikha excel as 16 records tumble

Rediff.com20 Dec 2002

The duo respectively picked their seventh and fifth medals from swimming at the National Games.

Shikha loses in first round

Shikha loses in first round

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

Shikha Uberoi went down to top seed Ekaterina Bychkova at the Tashkent Open.

Syed Modi International: Sindhu survives scare; Sen cruises into quarters

Syed Modi International: Sindhu survives scare; Sen cruises into quarters

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

P V Sindhu survived a scare before beating unheralded compatriot Ira Sharma in three games to enter the women's singles quarter-finals at the Syed Modi International Super 300 badminton tournament.

Shikha Tandon qualifies for Athens

Shikha Tandon qualifies for Athens

Rediff.com25 Oct 2003

The Karnataka lass achieved the Olympic qualifying time while claiming the silver in the women's 50 metres freestyle at the Afro Asian games.

Shikha Sharma to head Axis Bank

Shikha Sharma to head Axis Bank

Rediff.com20 Apr 2009

Private sector lender Axis Bank on Monday said its board has recommended the appointment of Shikha Sharma, currently chief of ICICI group's life insurance business, as its next managing director and CEO.

AITA hoping to play Shikha in Fed Cup

AITA hoping to play Shikha in Fed Cup

Rediff.com13 Apr 2004

It has sought the ITF's approval to field the US-born Indian.

Shikha loses in US Open qualifiers

Shikha loses in US Open qualifiers

Rediff.com27 Aug 2006

The US-based Indian went down to Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland in the third round of the qualifiers.

Sania, Shikha in Fed Cup team

Sania, Shikha in Fed Cup team

Rediff.com13 Feb 2005

Ankita Bhambri and Rushmi Chakravarthy are the other two members of the team that will be coached by Enrico Piperno.