News for 'Usha'

No silver for Vinesh as CAS rejects appeal

No silver for Vinesh as CAS rejects appeal

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The rejection of Vinesh's appeal means India's tally from the Paris Olympics will be of six medals which includes one silver and five bronze.

Shankaracharya: Usha denies hand in murder case

Shankaracharya: Usha denies hand in murder case

Rediff.com30 Nov 2004

The prosecution had told the Madras high court on Monday that the pontiff had extensive telephonic conversations with Usha at Srirangam.

Kamala vs Trump: Whom do Desis support?

Kamala vs Trump: Whom do Desis support?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

In a warning sign for the Democrats, Indian-Americans' attachment to the party is declining in the United States while the share of Republican identifiers held steady.

Kapil tells Paris-bound Olympians: 'Express yourselves'

Kapil tells Paris-bound Olympians: 'Express yourselves'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Kapil, however, refrained from commenting on Indian cricket and newly-appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir.

Emergency at Delhi airport after U'khand boy's 'just for fun' bomb threat email

Emergency at Delhi airport after U'khand boy's 'just for fun' bomb threat email

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

The boy had sent the mail "just for fun" after being influenced by the news of another teenager who made a hoax bomb threat call a few days ago, deputy commissioner of police (IGI Airport) Usha Rangnani said.

PT Usha backs government on passing National Sports Bill

PT Usha backs government on passing National Sports Bill

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Terming the National Sports Development Bill a "landmark initiative" aimed at "stemming the rot" in Indian sports, legendary athlete PT Usha has urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to ensure that it is cleared by the Cabinet and passed by the Parliament.

Women's boxing: Negisetty Usha scores

Women's boxing: Negisetty Usha scores

Rediff.com19 Nov 2006

Home favourite Negisetty Usha pulled off a surprise by out-punching world bronze medallist and Pan-American champion Sandra Bizier in a first round bout of 57 kg class at the World Women's Boxing Championships.

'Where is Saurabh Chaudhary?' Rana's explosive attack on shooting federation

'Where is Saurabh Chaudhary?' Rana's explosive attack on shooting federation

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Rana hardly minced words as he questioned the federation's tendency to make last-minute changes to its policy, and its stubborn refusal to acknowledge or facilitate the presence of shooters' personal coaches at national camps and trials.

'Some want her saris, others want a bangle...'

'Some want her saris, others want a bangle...'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

'The key to her cupboard is with me. People have been requesting me to open it.' 'I've made it very clear. Nothing in her room or cupboard will be touched as long as I am there.'

Dhanalakshmi beats Hima Das, breaks Usha's 200m mark

Dhanalakshmi beats Hima Das, breaks Usha's 200m mark

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Tamil Nadu's S Dhanalakshmi, who had stunned Dutee Chand in the 100 metres final, beat Hima Das, another star athlete, in the 200 metres semi-final heats, clocking a new meet record time of 23.26 seconds, in the Federation Cup National Senior Athletics Championships, in Patiala, on Thursday.

PT Usha and Anju in a war of words

PT Usha and Anju in a war of words

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

Indian long-jumpre Anju Bobby George had said in a television interview that PT Usha was only an 'Asian level' athlete.

Usha, Gopichand in IOA's new advisory panel

Usha, Gopichand in IOA's new advisory panel

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

The newly-elected executive council of the Indian Olympic Association constituted a three-member advisory panel, on Thursday, which will guide the office-bearers on problems faced by athletes. It also formed a nine-member Athletes' Commission.

CBI chargesheets Usha Group chairman

CBI chargesheets Usha Group chairman

Rediff.com26 Dec 2003

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed chargesheet against the chairman of Usha Group of Industries Vinay Rai, his brother and chief general manager of the company Anil Rai.

Mr Hira Was One Of A Kind

Mr Hira Was One Of A Kind

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

They do not make leaders like him anymore, says former Savvy editor Usha Radhakrishnan, paying tribute to publishing pioneer Nari Hira who passed into the ages on Friday. August 23, 2024..

Usha Martin eyes US buyout

Usha Martin eyes US buyout

Rediff.com27 Oct 2004

Usha Martin, the Kolkata-based specialty steel maker and wire rope manufacturer is planning to go for acquisition of wire rope units in the United States while aiming at export earnings of Rs 400 crore (Rs 4 billion) during the current fiscal.

Coal auction: Adani Power, Usha Martin bag mines

Coal auction: Adani Power, Usha Martin bag mines

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Adani Power bagged Jitpur mine in Jharkhand.

Vinesh Phogat retires: 'Goodbye wrestling 2001-2024'

Vinesh Phogat retires: 'Goodbye wrestling 2001-2024'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has announced retirement after her heartbreaking disqualification from the Olympics, saying she doesn't have the strength to continue.

CWG is not Tintu's main target: P T Usha

CWG is not Tintu's main target: P T Usha

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Her protege Tintu Luka has already broken the two-minute barrier in 800m and legendary P T Usha feels the best is yet to come for the 21-year-old who can be a bet for an Olympic medal that eluded the former track-queen in the 1984 Los Angeles Games.

The PT Teacher Behind Two WPL Stars

The PT Teacher Behind Two WPL Stars

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

'Today when I see them talking to people from different countries confidently, I realise that education does not come from classrooms alone but from life experiences too.'

Mohanlal quits as AMMA chief amid #MeToo storm in Mollywood

Mohanlal quits as AMMA chief amid #MeToo storm in Mollywood

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

The new administrative panel would be elected within two months after convening a general body meeting, it said.

Avinash Sable aims for Olympic medal, not just participation

Avinash Sable aims for Olympic medal, not just participation

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Avinash Sable does not want to be just a participant at the Olympics and believes he can a win a medal at the Paris Games beginning later this month.

Federation boxing: Usha props Andhra's gold rush

Federation boxing: Usha props Andhra's gold rush

Rediff.com20 Nov 2011

Former Asian Champion Nagisetty Usha clinched one of the two gold medals for Andhra Pradesh but it was All India Police who walked away with the overall honours in the Monnet Federation Cup Women's Boxing Championship in Nainital on Sunday.

For God's sake, keep politics out of this: AFI boss

For God's sake, keep politics out of this: AFI boss

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Sumariwalla revealed that a lot of measures were taken to ensure that Vinesh could get past the weigh-in despite the lack of time.

Vinesh's disqualification insult to country: AAP

Vinesh's disqualification insult to country: AAP

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak wrote: 'Many indicating towards a conspiracy... Who can be behind this... ?'

2024: Top 10 International Films

2024: Top 10 International Films

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite 2024 films that he watched at film festivals held in Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and India.

Vinesh verdict delayed: CAS extends deadline until Aug 16

Vinesh verdict delayed: CAS extends deadline until Aug 16

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her disqualification from the Olympic finals, this time till August 16, prolonging the Indian wrestler's wait for a resolution.

Bold, Beautiful Sara Steals The Ramp

Bold, Beautiful Sara Steals The Ramp

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Sara Ali Khan closed the show for Varun Chakilam and how!

Who Should Star in Bawarchi Remake?

Who Should Star in Bawarchi Remake?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Anushree Mehta will direct the remake of Hrishikesh Mukherjee's classic film Bawarchi.

India's long history of near misses at the Olympics

India's long history of near misses at the Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

India's tryst with fourth-place Olympic heartbreaks

'No Nation Will Question Our Power'

'No Nation Will Question Our Power'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

'No enemy will doubt our might.'

Olympics:Vinesh appeals to CAS against her elimination

Olympics:Vinesh appeals to CAS against her elimination

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Vinesh has now appealed to the CAS, the apex body to settle disputes related to sport through arbitration, who will return with a verdict tomorrow

What's Zuckerberg Doing In India?

What's Zuckerberg Doing In India?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Business tycoons at the Ambani's pre-wedding celebrations at Jamnagar, Gujarat.

PT Usha declines last-minute invite

PT Usha declines last-minute invite

Rediff.com10 Jun 2004

When The Music Died

When The Music Died

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Mourners pay their respects at the mortal remains of Ustad Rashid Khan, the finest Hindustani classical singer of his generation, in Kolkata on Wednesday, January 10, 2023.

Spotted: P T Usha at Istanbul airport

Spotted: P T Usha at Istanbul airport

Rediff.com30 Jul 2008

Reader Pankaj Kalra sent us this picture.

'He Doesn't Have The Air He Is Raj Thackeray's Son'

'He Doesn't Have The Air He Is Raj Thackeray's Son'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

'I love to meet people.' 'I love that personal connect when they express their genuine, heartfelt feelings.'

13-year-old boy sent bomb threat to Delhi airport 'just for fun', detained

13-year-old boy sent bomb threat to Delhi airport 'just for fun', detained

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

The boy wanted to check whether it could be traced back to him or not, police said.

'Whole of India is with Vinesh, she is a champion'

'Whole of India is with Vinesh, she is a champion'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

The Indian sporting fraternity reacted with disappointment at the (CAS verdict rejecting wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her Olympic disqualification.