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Shooting World Cup: Vijayveer wins India's fourth gold

Shooting World Cup: Vijayveer wins India's fourth gold

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Vijayveer Sidhu won India's fourth gold medal at the ISSF World Cup after he emerged victorious in the men's 25m rapid-fire pistol event in Buenos Aires.

'Dhoni and Kohli's names will stay for generations'

'Dhoni and Kohli's names will stay for generations'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu hailed MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli as "institutions" whose relevance will not die down while their contemporaries fade.

Officers who planned, executed Operation Sindoor awarded

Officers who planned, executed Operation Sindoor awarded

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

India recognised acts of gallantry by armed forces personnel and senior military officers involved in Operation Sindoor, along with other distinguished service awards, on the eve of the 79th Independence Day.

'Siraj has risen as a complete bowler'

'Siraj has risen as a complete bowler'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

'With the old ball, the way he got Aniket lbw and bowled Simrajeet with a yorker. Siraj has answered all the questions.'

Son of Sardaar 2 Review: Tiring Buffoonery

Son of Sardaar 2 Review: Tiring Buffoonery

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

The jokes don't land. The one-liners fall flat. And worse, nobody from the well-stacked cast looks like they are having fun, observes Mayur Sanap.

Aryaveer and Aaryavir: The Kohli-Sehwag connection in DPL

Aryaveer and Aaryavir: The Kohli-Sehwag connection in DPL

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Virat Kohli's nephew Aryaveer Kohli and Virender Sehwag's son Aaryavir Sehwag were both picked up by different franchises during the auctions held for the Delhi Premier League T20.

Jailed gangster's mother shot dead in Punjab

Jailed gangster's mother shot dead in Punjab

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Harjit Kaur (52) was critically injured after the incident on Thursday at around 9:30 pm and was referred to a hospital in Amritsar, but she succumbed to the bullet injuries, a senior police official said over the phone.

Kejriwal wanted Sidhu to be Punjab CM, claims Navjot Kaur

Kejriwal wanted Sidhu to be Punjab CM, claims Navjot Kaur

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife Navjot Kaur on Friday said her husband 'gifted' the chief minister's chair to Bhagwant Mann, claiming that Arvind Kejriwal once wanted the former cricketer to lead Punjab but he chose not to betray his party.

Nothing Rigorous About Sidhu's Prison Term

Nothing Rigorous About Sidhu's Prison Term

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Navjot Sidhu's life inside jail wouldn't be ten percent as hard as that of an ordinary convict who is in jail for assault leading to unintentional death, argues Sudhir Bisht.

When Priyanka Campaigned For Sidhu

When Priyanka Campaigned For Sidhu

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra campaigns for Navjot Singh Sidhu ahead of the Punjab assembly election on Sunday, February 20, 2022.

'Gill's foundations are very strong'

'Gill's foundations are very strong'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

'Every responsibility that he's shouldered has made him better. And to me, the best thing is, he's technically so sound that he makes it look so easy'

Saurabh returns to ISSF podium after 2-year gap

Saurabh returns to ISSF podium after 2-year gap

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The Indian shooting team finished second at the ISSF World Cup in Buenos Aires, winning eight medals including four gold, two silver, and two bronze.

Wrestlers brave tough weather conditions; Sidhu demands custodial interrogation

Wrestlers brave tough weather conditions; Sidhu demands custodial interrogation

Rediff.com1 May 2023

While the wrestlers braved tough weather conditions, cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu demanded custodial interrogation of WFI President.

Public life likely to be hit as over 25 crore workers call 'Bharat Bandh' on Wednesday

Public life likely to be hit as over 25 crore workers call 'Bharat Bandh' on Wednesday

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

More than 25 crore workers engaged in sectors ranging from banking, insurance, postal to coal mining, highway and construction are expected to go on a nationwide general strike on Wednesday, potentially disrupting services across the country. A forum of 10 central trade unions and their associates has called for a general strike or 'Bharat Bandh' to "oppose the anti-worker, anti-farmer and anti-national pro-corporate policies of the government".

Is It Time To Retire The Great Indian Kapil Show?

Is It Time To Retire The Great Indian Kapil Show?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

One thing you realize after seeing the title of the Netflix show, 'The Great Indian Kapil Show' that the word 'comedy' is missing from the title. In the language of mathematics: Kapil Sharma equals to Comedy. Kapil is synonymous with laughter and as a comedian when you watch him he makes you forget all your worries.

We are ready to talk with India for peace: Pak PM Shehbaz

We are ready to talk with India for peace: Pak PM Shehbaz

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Shehbaz made the comments during a visit to the Kamra air base in the country's Punjab province where he interacted with officers and soldiers involved in the recent military confrontation with India.

He Quit Amazon To Make Films

He Quit Amazon To Make Films

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'You need the drishti, the experience. I am beginning to see things differently.'

What makes Kishan truly special

What makes Kishan truly special

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

'Felt MI lost twice today'

Uttam's Take: Sidhu's Stunt

Uttam's Take: Sidhu's Stunt

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on Sidhu's latest drama.

Amritpal backdated outfit's formation to encash Deep Sidhu's popularity

Amritpal backdated outfit's formation to encash Deep Sidhu's popularity

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

The Facebook page amassed a huge following, causing confusion among people, who assumed that Amritpal had taken over the organisation created by Deep Sidhu.

Sidhu resigns as Punjab Congress chief

Sidhu resigns as Punjab Congress chief

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Congress president Sonia Gandhi had on Tuesday asked its state unit chiefs in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab and Manipur to put in their papers after the party's drubbing in the recently held Assembly polls in these states.

Navjot Sidhu likely to be released from jail on Apr 1

Navjot Sidhu likely to be released from jail on Apr 1

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The 59-year-old was serving a one-year sentence in a 1988 road rage case.

Navjot Sidhu walks out of jail after 10 months, says Rahul name of...

Navjot Sidhu walks out of jail after 10 months, says Rahul name of...

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

The former state Congress chief was jailed on May 20 last year after being sentenced to one-year rigorous imprisonment by the Supreme Court over the death of the 65-year-old Gurnam Singh in a road rage case in 1988.

'Sidhu wrecked the Congress in Punjab'

'Sidhu wrecked the Congress in Punjab'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

'If you put your own party into the witness box, like what Sidhu did, and treat them as wrongdoers, then how will the people of Punjab trust the party?'

Sidhu: 'Born Congressman' who stumped the party

Sidhu: 'Born Congressman' who stumped the party

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Nearly five years ago when he joined the Congress, ex-cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu had said he is a 'born Congressman' now coming back to his roots.

'He knows the value of playing for the nation'

'He knows the value of playing for the nation'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

The former India all-rounder has also noticed a marked improvement in his approach against the short ball.

Amarinder Singh: 0 Sidhu: 1

Amarinder Singh: 0 Sidhu: 1

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

There's no doubt that now Captain Singh has no choice: A succession plan has been forced on him. He can sulk, or he can fight back. But the playing field is no longer as level as it was.

Kedarnath Visit Thaws Channi-Sidhu Frost

Kedarnath Visit Thaws Channi-Sidhu Frost

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Just as political observers braced for another tiresome tantrum, on Tuesday, November 2, Harish Rawat -- the Congress secretary in charge of Punjab and a native of Uttarakhand -- whisked Channi and Sidhu to his home state and a visit to the Kedarnath shrine where spirituality and no doubt the freezing weather seems to have brought about yet another ceasefire in the Punjab Congress for now.

Shooter Vijayveer Sidhu clinches 17th Paris Olympics spot for India

Shooter Vijayveer Sidhu clinches 17th Paris Olympics spot for India

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Sindhu joins senior country-mate Anish Bhanwala in securing a Paris berth in the 25m rapid fire.

GT eye top-2 finish! Will LSG crash the party?

GT eye top-2 finish! Will LSG crash the party?

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Gujarat Titans eye top-two finish as struggling LSG look to salvage pride

Punjab CM receptive, without arrogance, says Sidhu after meeting Mann

Punjab CM receptive, without arrogance, says Sidhu after meeting Mann

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Sidhu's meeting came days after he called Mann as a "rubber doll", alluding to the Opposition charge that the state government is being run by the Aam Aadmi Party leadership from Delhi.

Pak wanted Sidhu to be Punjab minister: Amarinder

Pak wanted Sidhu to be Punjab minister: Amarinder

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Singh, who had dropped Sidhu from the Punjab government during his tenure as the state's chief minister, never had smooth relations with the cricketer-turned-politician and was against appointing him as the Punjab unit chief of the Congress.

Sidhu Moosewala shooter, aide arrested with guns

Sidhu Moosewala shooter, aide arrested with guns

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

A 9 mm pistol along with 10 live cartridges, a 30 mm pistol with nine live cartridges, three police uniforms of Punjab Police and two mobile handsets along with a dongle and SIM card have been seized from their possession, police said.

Sidhu withdraws resignation as Punjab Cong chief

Sidhu withdraws resignation as Punjab Cong chief

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Making the announcement at a press conference in Chandigarh, Sidhu, however, said he will assume charge the day Punjab will get a new advocate general.

Sidhu targets Captain again, calls him coward, crybaby

Sidhu targets Captain again, calls him coward, crybaby

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu on Wednesday once again trained his guns on former state chief minister Amarinder Singh, calling him a 'fraud,' 'coward' and a 'crybaby.'

Sidhu skips meeting held by new Punjab Cong chief

Sidhu skips meeting held by new Punjab Cong chief

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday skipped a meeting held by newly-appointed Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring with several party leaders from Amritsar.

Sidhu seeks special diet in jail, taken for medical examination

Sidhu seeks special diet in jail, taken for medical examination

Rediff.com23 May 2022

According to the counsel, Sidhu cannot consume wheat, sugar, 'maida' and some other food items. After the board of doctors carry out a medical examination, a report will be submitted in the court of chief judicial magistrate, he said.

What was Sidhu doing at India-Pak border?

What was Sidhu doing at India-Pak border?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Gurdwara Darbar Sahib at Kartarpur in Pakistan is the final resting place of Sikhism's founder Guru Nanakji.

'Rohit deserved more respect and faith from the management'

'Rohit deserved more respect and faith from the management'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma's decision to 'opt out' of the ongoing fifth and final Test against Australia was bizarre as it sends wrong signals, said former opener Navjot Singh Sidhu.

No senior Cong leader seen with Sidhu as he goes to jail

No senior Cong leader seen with Sidhu as he goes to jail

Rediff.com20 May 2022

A few former MLAs, considered to be his loyalists and a few supporters, turned up at Sidhu's residence in Patiala Friday morning to extend moral support to him.