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Gopichand hopes for historic high in CWG after epic Thomas Cup win

Gopichand hopes for historic high in CWG after epic Thomas Cup win

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

The Birmingham showpiece will be held from July 28 to August 8.

Will General Munir Take On Imran Khan?

Will General Munir Take On Imran Khan?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

If General Asim Munir, Pakistan's new army chief, wants to help defuse the current polarised atmosphere and shepherd civilian politicians towards negotiations on an acceptable date for elections, he may need to distance himself from any perception of needless hostility to Imran Khan, explains Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W, India's external intelligence agency.

PIX: Nadal destroys Ruud for 14th French Open title

PIX: Nadal destroys Ruud for 14th French Open title

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Despite all the trials and tribulations he suffered in the build-up, no one could prevent Nadal from lifting the Musketeers' Cup for a record-extending 14th time.

Why FC Goa has partnered with German club RB Leipzig

Why FC Goa has partnered with German club RB Leipzig

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

The partnership is aimed at garnering opportunities both in the football and business spheres for both clubs.

Mumbai's teenage racer selected for 'Girls on Track' project

Mumbai's teenage racer selected for 'Girls on Track' project

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Aashi Hanspal has been selected along with 19 others in the age group of 12-16 out of 70 entries from five continents.

Shastri and coaching staff arrive in UAE, enter bio-bubble

Shastri and coaching staff arrive in UAE, enter bio-bubble

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Shastri, batting coach Vikram Rathour, bowling coach Bharath Arun and fielding coach R Sridhar have all reached from their respective home cities on Sunday.

Saina dumps Gopichand, to train under Vimal Kumar for Asian Games

Saina dumps Gopichand, to train under Vimal Kumar for Asian Games

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

India's top shuttler Saina Nehwal has split with National coach Pullela Gopichand and sought the help of former chief coach Vimal Kumar to prepare for the prestigious Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.

Rajasthan Royals appoint Steffan Jones as high performance fast bowling coach

Rajasthan Royals appoint Steffan Jones as high performance fast bowling coach

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

The 48-year-old former pacer from Wales, had previously served as the team's fast bowling coach in 2019.

SEE: Rohit walks out to bat

SEE: Rohit walks out to bat

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders started their training sessions for the 2020 Indian Premier League

With face masks on, 333 officers join Indian Army

With face masks on, 333 officers join Indian Army

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Due to COVID-19 pandemic, for the first time guardians of the cadets were not invited in order to avoid crowding. Wearing a face mask, Army Chief General M M Naravane reviewed the Passing Out Parade of 423 officers including 90 Gentleman Cadets from nine friendly foreign countries.

General who oversaw military readiness in eastern Ladakh is new Army vice chief

General who oversaw military readiness in eastern Ladakh is new Army vice chief

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Lt Gen Baggavalli Somashekar Raju will take over as the next vice chief of the Army Staff on May 1, the defence ministry said on Friday.

Major Varadarajan cremated with full state honours

Major Varadarajan cremated with full state honours

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

The cremation is expected to take place at Besant Nagar area of Chennai on Monday with full military honours.

Slain Colonel's buddies ensure sweet Diwali for unit jawans

Slain Colonel's buddies ensure sweet Diwali for unit jawans

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

"This Diwali, we thought of his comrades in arms, who suffer harsh climes and the enemy from across the border, as well as some within. We thought this would be a nice gesture for soldiers, who spend Diwali away from their families," said one of Santosh Mahadik's friends.

The unsung heroes who made GST a reality

The unsung heroes who made GST a reality

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

As many as 30 sub-groups and committees worked tirelessly to devise rules and laws as well as fix tax rates for over 1,200 goods and services.

All you need to know about India's new CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

All you need to know about India's new CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Military affairs experts said his key challenge will be to build consensus among the three services for the theaterisation plan as the Indian Air Force has some apprehensions about its roll-out.

How U-19 girls went on to conquer the world

How U-19 girls went on to conquer the world

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

With India already being the most successful side at the men's U-19 level with five trophies, expectations were high from the U-19 girls.

Biofuel coaches, tree-plantings - Meet EPL's 'green' clubs

Biofuel coaches, tree-plantings - Meet EPL's 'green' clubs

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Spurs, Liverpool top eco-friendly table

Mithali on her legacy and future of women's cricket

Mithali on her legacy and future of women's cricket

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Indian women's cricket's biggest icon spoke on a range of issues covering her legacy, experiences of playing in pre and post BCCI era

Why Dravid won't replace Shastri as India coach

Why Dravid won't replace Shastri as India coach

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Former captain Rahul Dravid has reapplied for the position of Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy, a development that should end speculations about him replacing Ravi Shastri as head coach of the Indian team after the T20 World Cup in November.

The Nano That Became A Helicopter!

The Nano That Became A Helicopter!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

How scrap material became a magnificent Rudra Veena... How children learnt about animals, the real way... How the BRO is strengthening India...

How 'special meeting' with Raina spurred MI youngster Tilak...

How 'special meeting' with Raina spurred MI youngster Tilak...

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Tilak Varma's lucid style of strokeplay must have brought a wide grin on Suresh Raina's face while watching him reverse sweep Ravichandran Ashwin for a six.

Deepika's journey: From a 12-year-old to India's Olympic medal prospect

Deepika's journey: From a 12-year-old to India's Olympic medal prospect

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Deepika Kumari is a story of grits, guts and gumption.

AIFF to make refereeing a full-time profession

AIFF to make refereeing a full-time profession

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

"The remuneration of a referee per match is very low. In state leagues, a referee gets Rs 2500 to Rs 5000, and in national leagues from Rs 8000 to Rs 10,000. This comes up to Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 3 lakh a year, which is insufficient for a referee to maintain his family by doing refereeing only.

Gopichand congratulated me, Saina no: Sindhu

Gopichand congratulated me, Saina no: Sindhu

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

P V Sindhu on Monday said she received congratulatory message from chief national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand but she has not got any such gesture yet from senior shuttler Saina Nehwal following her bronze medal winning feat at the Tokyo Olympics.

Lt General Anil Chauhan (retd) appointed next CDS

Lt General Anil Chauhan (retd) appointed next CDS

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

This is the first time that a retired officer has been appointed at this position for which a gazette notification was issued to announce the change in rules for the appointment.

Judoka Linthoi says she used to beat up boys while growing up

Judoka Linthoi says she used to beat up boys while growing up

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Linthoi scripted history by defeating Brazilian Bianca Reis in the women's 57kg category event final on Friday.

Taunted for wearing shorts, Nikhat is now toast of the town

Taunted for wearing shorts, Nikhat is now toast of the town

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'Today's result has changed them, not just people in our community but for entire India, it's an inspiration. For a girl of Muslim community to do so well, it gives others, not just our community, confidence that our girls can also do this.'

Held for alleged rape, Man United's Greenwood gets bail

Held for alleged rape, Man United's Greenwood gets bail

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

The forward began his career at United's academy and has played once for the England national team.

Manchester United's Greenwood arrested for rape, assault

Manchester United's Greenwood arrested for rape, assault

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

He was later suspended by the club on Sunday.

After almost five months of forced break, Joshna seeks access to squash court

After almost five months of forced break, Joshna seeks access to squash court

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Squash Racquet Federation of India (SRFI) secretary Cyrus Poncha said that he does not see any tournament being conducted before September.

Naresh Patel dashes Congress hopes, says no to joining politics 'as of now'

Naresh Patel dashes Congress hopes, says no to joining politics 'as of now'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

After almost six months of maintaining suspense, influential Patidar leader Naresh Patel, who heads the Shree Khodaldham Trust, on Thursday announced that he will not be joining politics as of now.

Fit-again Shreyas Iyer in Dubai to prepare for IPL

Fit-again Shreyas Iyer in Dubai to prepare for IPL

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Shreyas Iyer will start for the second phase if the IPL training after completion of all the quarantine protocols.

Chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa 'still has room for improvement'

Chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa 'still has room for improvement'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Asked if the teenaged GM from Chennai needs to tone down on his aggression, Ramesh said, "I don't think so. That is one of his strengths. But, he must also learn every aspect of the game, not just aggression..."

CWG: Boxers Nikhat, Nitu, Hussamuddin in semis; Lovlina out

CWG: Boxers Nikhat, Nitu, Hussamuddin in semis; Lovlina out

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Three Indian pugilists, including Nikhat Zareen, advanced to the semi-finals in their respective events after thrilling victories while Lovlina Borgohain bowed out in the quarter-finals in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Wednesday.

The making of India's U-19 World Cup hero Raj Bawa

The making of India's U-19 World Cup hero Raj Bawa

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'When he was a kid, Raj kept on watching Yuvraj, who would come for his nets at the academy and for kids. The first hero makes a lasting impression.'

Injured Rohit, Jadeja begin rehab at NCA

Injured Rohit, Jadeja begin rehab at NCA

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

India's white-ball captain Rohit Sharma and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja have started their rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru after being ruled out of the upcoming Test series in South Africa due to injuries.

Pandya India vice-captain for Asia Cup, T20 World Cup?

Pandya India vice-captain for Asia Cup, T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Hardik Pandya could take over as India vice-captain in place of KL Rahul, who missed the ongoing five-match T20I series against West Indies after testing positive for COVID-19.

The Village of Heroes

The Village of Heroes

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The village in Maharashtra has continuously sent soldiers to the Army since World War I. Every other person you meet is a soldier or a retired soldier or is aspiring to be a soldier.

Aditya Chopra makes directorial comeback with Befikre

Aditya Chopra makes directorial comeback with Befikre

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

A lowdown on what's going on in Bollywood.

Nadal, Federer set to make return at this major event

Nadal, Federer set to make return at this major event

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Nadal to make injury return at Madrid Open