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Frenchman Cottalorda to coach Indian women boxers

Frenchman Cottalorda to coach Indian women boxers

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The 41-year-old, who is a member of the European Boxing Confederation's coaches commission, will be joining the boxers in the first week of June.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Wednesday, August 3

CWG 2022: How India fared on Wednesday, August 3

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

A summary of Indian athletes' performance on Wednesday, Day 6 of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

India lose to Oman, virtually out of World Cup race

India lose to Oman, virtually out of World Cup race

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

India are virtually knocked out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying round after losing 0-1 to Oman, in Muscat, on Tuesday.

UPSC marks disclosed: Civil services topper Tina Dabi got 52.49%

UPSC marks disclosed: Civil services topper Tina Dabi got 52.49%

Rediff.com15 May 2016

Tina, 22, a graduate from Delhi's Lady Shri Ram College, topped the 2015 civil services exam securing 1,063 marks (52.49 per cent) out of a total of 2,025-comprising 1,750 of main and 275 of interview.

Karishma's On A Dinner Date!

Karishma's On A Dinner Date!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Bollywood's stars were out and about. And Pradeep Bandekar captured them in his camera.

'I see the world from an outsider's perspective'

'I see the world from an outsider's perspective'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

'Whatever I have directed has been so far from my world.'

Jubilee Review: Amazing Winner!

Jubilee Review: Amazing Winner!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Jubilee's irresistible celebration of cinema and all its good, bad, ugly ways lives up to its title, applauds Sukanya Verma.

June 25, 1983: When the Cup came home...

June 25, 1983: When the Cup came home...

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

The Indian cricket team defied all odds, expectations and made history on June 25, 1983 by winning its first cricket World Cup crown, defeating the mighty West Indies in the final by 43 runs at Lord's.

Farmers urge people to skip one meal on Kisan Diwas

Farmers urge people to skip one meal on Kisan Diwas

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Farmer leader Kulwant Singh Sandhu had said that 32 farmer unions from Punjab held a meeting on Tuesday and discussed the next course of action.

Encouraging Indian leaders to stand up against Russian invasion: US

Encouraging Indian leaders to stand up against Russian invasion: US

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

At her daily news conference on Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki was asked how the world's largest and oldest democracies are working together to bring peace in the region amidst the war in Ukraine.

Rookie India hold Oman to 1-1 draw in friendly

Rookie India hold Oman to 1-1 draw in friendly

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Playing with ten debutants, India came back strongly in the second half to eke out a draw in their first international game since the COVID-19 lockdown last March.

President presents gallantry awards to valiant soldiers

President presents gallantry awards to valiant soldiers

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Kirti Chakra was posthumously conferred on CRPF Commandant Pramod Kumar and Army Havildar Giris Gurung.

Squash round-up: Joshna ousted in quarters at World C'ships

Squash round-up: Joshna ousted in quarters at World C'ships

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Chinappa lost 6-11, 12-10, 7-11, 11-8, 3-11 to Camille in a 70-minute marathon tussle on Wednesday.

Navtej Sarna is the next ambassador to US

Navtej Sarna is the next ambassador to US

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The 59-year-old diplomat was among the longest-serving spokespersons of the MEA. He had held the post between 2002 and 2008.

Indian-origin spinner Manjot Singh joins NSW Blues

Indian-origin spinner Manjot Singh joins NSW Blues

Rediff.com15 Dec 2013

Recently recruited New South Wales spin bowler Manjot Singh, a car salesman who was coached by Sydney Sixers wicketkeeper Daniel Smith, has described his representing the Blues as proof cricket was a game that embraced all.

PIX: Tearful Tendulkar bids Achrekar Sir final goodbye

PIX: Tearful Tendulkar bids Achrekar Sir final goodbye

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The Dronacharya awardee was given a guard of honour by young cricketers on way to the crematorium.

Recalling 1983 WC final: When Kapil went against his instincts and it paid off

Recalling 1983 WC final: When Kapil went against his instincts and it paid off

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

'When a player is so confident, even though I was not too keen, I thought, 'let him bowl another over'. They say, some things just happen for you and this happened with us'

Indian origin leggie in Aus T20 squad

Indian origin leggie in Aus T20 squad

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Tanveer, who is yet to play a first class game, got a call up to the national squad on the back of his impressive show for Sydney Thunder in his debut season in the Big Bash League.

Shiva wins split decision for gold at Asian boxing

Shiva wins split decision for gold at Asian boxing

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

Teen sensation Shiva Thapa (56kg) reaffirmed his status as the rising star of Indian boxing, becoming the youngest pugilist from the country to clinch a gold medal at the Asian Championships in Amman, Jordan, on Monday. India, suspended internationally for nearly a year due to administrative wrangling in the federation, rounded off the campaign with a gold, two silver and a bronze medal while fighting under the International Boxing Association's flag.

Allow peaceful protest by farmers: US Congress's India Panel

Allow peaceful protest by farmers: US Congress's India Panel

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

The leadership of the powerful Congressional India Caucus has urged the Indian government to ensure that the norms of democracy are maintained.

Sentencing in Brar attack case fixed for December

Sentencing in Brar attack case fixed for December

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Three Sikh men and a woman convicted of carrying out a life-threatening attack on Lt Gen (retd) K S Brar, the hero of the 1984 Operation Blue Star, will be sentenced on December 10, a UK court ruled on Monday.

Bigg Boss 16: Salman Scolds Shalin!

Bigg Boss 16: Salman Scolds Shalin!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

A lot happened over the weekend as Salman Khan graced the Bigg Boss stage and gave Shalin Bhanot a reality check for behaving rudely.

Ensure democracy's norms maintained: US Caucus to India

Ensure democracy's norms maintained: US Caucus to India

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

During the meeting, the leadership of the India Caucus, which is the largest country-specific caucus in the House of Representatives, condemned the violence on January 26 in Delhi.

When Sushma Swaraj came to Olympic champ Bindra's rescue

When Sushma Swaraj came to Olympic champ Bindra's rescue

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Swift intervention by Ministry of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj ensured shooting ace Abhinav Bindra was accompanied by his coach, whose passport got stolen in Germany while the duo were travelling to Rio de Janeiro for the ISSF World Cup, a test event for the upcoming Olympics.

Manoj Kumar in second round of AIBA Olympic qualifier

Manoj Kumar in second round of AIBA Olympic qualifier

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Former Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Manoj Kumar (64kg) clinched a hard-fought victory but two other Indian boxers bowed out after losing in the first round at the AIBA World Olympic Qualification Tournament in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Delhi violence: Lookout notices issued against farmer leaders

Delhi violence: Lookout notices issued against farmer leaders

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

It also asked the farmer leaders to submit their response within three days, explaining why legal action should not be taken against them as they did not follow conditions set for the parade.

Sports Shorts: India's juniors continue gold rush at Shooting World Cup

Sports Shorts: India's juniors continue gold rush at Shooting World Cup

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Vijayveer Sidhu, 16, shot a gold in the 25m standard pistol event for junior men after combining with Rajkanwar Singh Sandhu and Adarsh Singh to claim the team gold on the last day of the ISSF World Championships.

Sunil Chhetri returns for World Cup qualifiers in Qatar

Sunil Chhetri returns for World Cup qualifiers in Qatar

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Sunil Chhetri likened the national team setup with his home and expressed his relief at returning to where he belongs

'Modi hasn't forgotten his human touch'

'Modi hasn't forgotten his human touch'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

'The prime minister is talking to his Chachaji and he is crying in the PM's lap, it was such an emotional scene.'

Amritpal arrested in Moga, shifted to Assam's Dibrugarh jail

Amritpal arrested in Moga, shifted to Assam's Dibrugarh jail

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

The Punjab Police has already invoked the stringent National Security Act (NSA) against the Khalistan sympathiser.

Bindra appeals to AIBA to 'fix' Indian boxing mess

Bindra appeals to AIBA to 'fix' Indian boxing mess

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Olympic champion shooter Abhinav Bindra appealed to AIBA to help clean up the administrative mess in Indian boxing and pave the way for the country's pugilists to participate at the Rio Olympics under the national flag. Ever willing to boost the confidence of fellow athletes, Bindra visited the Indian boxing squad competing at the AIBA World Olympic Qualification tournament here and interacted with them individually.

India's schedule at the Asian Games: Day 5

India's schedule at the Asian Games: Day 5

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Following is the schedule of Indian contingent on the fifth day of the Asian Games.

Wisconsin State Assembly Speaker supports farmers' protests in India

Wisconsin State Assembly Speaker supports farmers' protests in India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Voicing his support for the farmers' protest in India, the Speaker of Wisconsin State Assembly has urged the Indian government to reconsider its decision on the three farm laws and listen to the concerns of the affected farmers.

PIX: Deepa Malik basks in Khel Ratna glory

PIX: Deepa Malik basks in Khel Ratna glory

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Deepa Malik became the first Indian woman para-athlete and the oldest to be conferred the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award

Boxer Devendro qualifies for World Championships

Boxer Devendro qualifies for World Championships

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Commonwealth Games silver-medallist L Devendro Singh (49kg) assured himself of a medal and a place in the upcoming World Championships by storming into the Asian Championships semi-final in Bangkok on Tuesday.

Kiara, Kartik, Ranveer, Taapsee Dazzle

Kiara, Kartik, Ranveer, Taapsee Dazzle

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Also featuring Harnaaz, the Khurrana boys, Siddhant C...

Dronacharya awardee boxing coach O P Bhardwaj dies

Dronacharya awardee boxing coach O P Bhardwaj dies

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Tokyo-bound AFI medical commission chairman AK Mendiratta dies of COVID-19.

Kapil Dev's major concern about '83'

Kapil Dev's major concern about '83'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

Former India World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev hopes that the focus is not just on him, but on the entire squad in the upcoming film '83' which narrates the story of the historic 1983 World Cup triumph. In '83', directed by Kabir Khan, features Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev, who led the team to India's first-ever World Cup win against the mighty West Indies.

ISL: Gurpreet ensures Bengaluru full points

ISL: Gurpreet ensures Bengaluru full points

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Nishu Kumar's seventh minute strike turned out to be enough for the hosts to claim full points as Hyderabad failed to convert multiple chances including a penalty strike.

Chandigarh civic polls: AAP wins big, BJP mayor loses

Chandigarh civic polls: AAP wins big, BJP mayor loses

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

New entrant Aam Aadmi Party has emerged as the leading party winning 13 of 35 wards so far as the counting of votes in the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation polls is in progress here on Monday.