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IOA Initiates Probe Into Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Hockey India Secretary

IOA Initiates Probe Into Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Hockey India Secretary

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

The Indian Olympic Association has formed a four-member independent inquiry committee, led by retired High Court judge Deepa Sharma, to investigate sexual harassment allegations against Hockey India secretary Bhola Nath Singh. The probe follows a complaint by former women's team captain Asunta Lakra, who accused Singh of threats after she raised concerns about alleged harassment of girls in Jharkhand.

Independent Inquiry Launched Into Hockey India Harassment Allegations

Independent Inquiry Launched Into Hockey India Harassment Allegations

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

The Indian Olympic Association has established a four-member independent inquiry committee, led by retired High Court judge Deepa Sharma, to investigate allegations of harassment and intimidation against Hockey India secretary Bhola Nath Singh. These accusations were made by former women's team captain Asunta Lakra, who claims she was threatened after raising concerns about alleged sexual harassment of girls in Jharkhand. The Sports Ministry directed the formation of this panel, while Hockey India faces a separate inquiry against Lakra for allegedly threatening a young player.

IOA committee to probe sexual harassment charge against Hockey India secretary Singh

IOA committee to probe sexual harassment charge against Hockey India secretary Singh

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

The Indian Olympic Association has formed a four-member independent inquiry committee, led by retired High Court judge Deepa Sharma, to investigate sexual harassment allegations against Hockey India secretary Bhola Nath Singh.

Rohit Rajpal Appointed Chef De Mission For 2026 Commonwealth Games

Rohit Rajpal Appointed Chef De Mission For 2026 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Rohit Rajpal, India's Davis Cup captain, has been appointed as the Chef de Mission for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, according to IOA sources.

Rohit Rajpal Appointed Chef De Mission For 2026 Commonwealth Games

Rohit Rajpal Appointed Chef De Mission For 2026 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Rohit Rajpal, India's Davis Cup captain, has been appointed as the Chef de Mission for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

'Thank You For Every Sleepless Night, Every Hug'

'Thank You For Every Sleepless Night, Every Hug'

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Film folk have been celebrating Mother's Day on Sunday, and posting loving pictures on social media.

Marathi Cinema Gets The Spotlight!

Marathi Cinema Gets The Spotlight!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Marathi film folk were honoured at the Filmfare Awards Marathi 2025.

CSI asks IOC to debar Kalmadi and his aides

CSI asks IOC to debar Kalmadi and his aides

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

In a continued effort to thrust the ouster of jailed Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi and his aides, Clean Sport India (CSI) has asked the international governing body to take necessary action against the tainted officials.

Love, Sitara Review: Confused Drama

Love, Sitara Review: Confused Drama

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Love, Sitara doesn't flesh out the people or their problems enough to give us a glimpse into their minds, observes Sukanya Verma.

R-Day: 265 women daredevils perform motorcycle stunts

R-Day: 265 women daredevils perform motorcycle stunts

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The women bikers of the CRPF, BSF and SSB exhibited the strength of Indian values, including yoga.

Bedi and Azad backed by Olympians to oversee BCCI reforms

Bedi and Azad backed by Olympians to oversee BCCI reforms

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Hailing the decision of the Supreme Court to appoint a two-member committee to oversee reforms in the Cricket Board after the removal of two top BCCI officials, some Olympians and Arjuna Awardees from other disciplines backed ex-cricketers Bishen Bedi and Kirti Azad to undertake the task. "The Hon. Supreme Court has given the onerous responsibility of suggesting names of eminent people who shall comprise a committee to oversee reforms in BCCI and state bodies which have been bedevilled by controversies and malfeasance," they said in a media statement following the apex court's ejection of Anurag Thakur and Ajay Shirke as President and Secretary of the BCCI.

P T Usha's coach O M Nambiar passes away

P T Usha's coach O M Nambiar passes away

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Renowned athletics coach O M Nambiar, who nurtured Indian athletics great P T Usha, passed away in Kozhikode on Thursday due to age-related illness. He was 89.

The Rise Of The Mid-Range Movie Hit

The Rise Of The Mid-Range Movie Hit

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

While super hits like Jawaan are missing this year, it has been filled with a range of medium-range hits such as Crew, Teri Baaton Ne Uljhaa Diya and Guntur Kaaram, observes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Not just LS, RS too to see polls to 68 seats this year

Not just LS, RS too to see polls to 68 seats this year

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Sixty-eight Rajya Sabha members, including nine Union ministers, are completing their tenure this year, triggering a race of sorts among leaders across political parties to eye a six-year term in the Upper House of Parliament.

India's woman wonders at the Olympics

India's woman wonders at the Olympics

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Rediff.com presents India's Olympic wonder-women...

India's Topper: 'Life is too short to be defined by one exam'

India's Topper: 'Life is too short to be defined by one exam'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

UPSC toppers -- Ira Singhal, Nidhi Gupta, Vandana Rao and Suharsha Bhagat -- tell Rediff.com how they cracked the tough national exam.

UPSC results declared, women bag top four slots

UPSC results declared, women bag top four slots

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Women candidates have bagged the three top slots in the prestigious Civil Services examination to select Indian Administrative Service and Indian Police Service officers among others.

Delhi excise policy: ED files caveat in SC on Kavitha's plea against summons

Delhi excise policy: ED files caveat in SC on Kavitha's plea against summons

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

A caveat application is filed by a litigant to ensure that no adverse order is passed against them without being heard.

Meet Bollywood's HOT DADS, post 45!

Meet Bollywood's HOT DADS, post 45!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

A look at Bollywood's batch of handsome dads in their late 40s and 50s.

PIX: Imran, Aamir, Salman celebrate Eid

PIX: Imran, Aamir, Salman celebrate Eid

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

A look at the pictures.

PIX: DeepVeer and other couples at Priyanka's reception

PIX: DeepVeer and other couples at Priyanka's reception

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Meet all the interesting couples on a grand evening.

PIX: Aamir parties with Sanjay Dutt, Sunny Leone

PIX: Aamir parties with Sanjay Dutt, Sunny Leone

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

A look at the pictures.

Padma Vibhushan for Gen Rawat, Kalyan Singh; Padma Bhushan for Azad

Padma Vibhushan for Gen Rawat, Kalyan Singh; Padma Bhushan for Azad

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

The Padma Bhushan was conferred on 17 personalities including N Chandrasekharan, chairman of Tata Sons, Krishna and Suchita Ella of Bharat Biotech, Cyrus Poonawalla, Satya Nadella, chairman of Microsoft, Sunder Pichai, chairman of Google.

PIX: Anushka, Aamir, Deepika-Ranveer at PK success party

PIX: Anushka, Aamir, Deepika-Ranveer at PK success party

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Yet another success party and most of the industry turns up!

Bollywood celebrates Maa!

Bollywood celebrates Maa!

Rediff.com10 May 2021

'There is nothing your mama can't fix!'

PIX: Krushna Abhishek, Kashmera Shah at a party

PIX: Krushna Abhishek, Kashmera Shah at a party

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

A look at the pictures.

PIX: Aamir-Sanjeeda, Keith-Rochelle on the red carpet

PIX: Aamir-Sanjeeda, Keith-Rochelle on the red carpet

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Television's swish set walk the red carpet.

PIX: Sanjeeda, Mona Lisa, Drashti Dhami at Star Parivaar awards

PIX: Sanjeeda, Mona Lisa, Drashti Dhami at Star Parivaar awards

Rediff.com15 May 2017

A look at the awards night.

Rajya Sabha passes bill to punish those attacking medics

Rajya Sabha passes bill to punish those attacking medics

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

The Bill was supported by the members across party lines, however, some suggested to add in its purview hospital sanitary staff, ASHA (accredited social health activist) workers and 'Corona warriors' in emergency services such as police and personnel from other departments.

Guaranteed returns for golden years? Go for annuities

Guaranteed returns for golden years? Go for annuities

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Conservative investors and those in the lower tax bracket should opt for these, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh

Haryana goes to polls in high stakes multi-cornered fight

Haryana goes to polls in high stakes multi-cornered fight

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

The fate of 1,351 candidates will be sealed by 1.63 crore voters in high-stakes multi-cornered contest in Haryana which goes to polls on Wednesday with top guns including the kin of the three famous 'Lals' battling it out in the state.

What Reliance's takeover of Network 18 means for media

What Reliance's takeover of Network 18 means for media

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

With Mukesh Ambani taking over Network 18, the space for disseminating a diverse range of views could shrink, feels Paranjoy Guha Thakurta.