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'Shocked our conscience': HC summons UP officials in Hathras case

'Shocked our conscience': HC summons UP officials in Hathras case

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Taking suo moto cognisance of the September 14 gang-rape and subsequent death of the teenager, the bench also ordered the Hathras district magistrate and senior superintendent of police to appear before it.

Why Jaspal Rana was ignored for Dronacharya

Why Jaspal Rana was ignored for Dronacharya

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

According to a source in Sports Authority of India (SAI), Rana also had to pay the price for disciplinary issues after not being present during Manu's 25m pistol final at the Munich World Cup in May this year.

Asian Games: Indian men win 10m air rifle bronze

Asian Games: Indian men win 10m air rifle bronze

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Beijing Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra fired India to the men's team bronze in the 10m air rifle event while booking his berth in the eight-man finals with the fifth-best score in the qualifications on Day 4 of the Asian Games in Incheon on Tuesday.

Malegaon blast: Togadia denies involvement

Malegaon blast: Togadia denies involvement

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

Terming "false and malafide" the media reports of his involvement in the Malegaon blast, VHP leader Pravin Togadia on Monday threatened to take legal action for dragging his name into the case.

'If they planted the bomb, we are proud of them'

'If they planted the bomb, we are proud of them'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

A host of pro-Hindutva outfits, including Abhinav Bharat, organised a meeting in Pune on Sunday to raise money for the accused in the Malegaon blast case.Taking strong exception to the expression 'Hindu terrorism' being used in regard to the suspects booked by the Anti-Terrorism Squad -- Sadhvi Pragya Singh, Lt Col Shrikant Purohit and Dayanand Pandey -- Abhinav Bharat president Himani Savarkar told the gathering that the money collected would be used for the legal battles.

This shooter is India's best bet for gold in Rio

This shooter is India's best bet for gold in Rio

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

'I will put in my hundred percent in the Olympics,' promises Apurvi Chandela who took to shooting after watching Abhinav Bindra win gold in the Beijing Olympics.

Operation Parindey review

Operation Parindey review

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

A real life tale is always exciting, especially when done right, and so you are hooked to the proceedings right from the word go, applauds Joginder Tuteja.

Malegaon blast: Terror charges against Purohit, Sadhvi and 5 others

Malegaon blast: Terror charges against Purohit, Sadhvi and 5 others

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Six people were killed and over 100 injured when an explosive device strapped on a motorcycle went off near a mosque in Malegaon, a town about 200 km from Mumbai in north Maharashtra, on September 29, 2008.

Gun-toting Zen master Bindra seeks first Asian Games gold

Gun-toting Zen master Bindra seeks first Asian Games gold

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Known for his Zen-like poise and preparation bordering on self-flagellation, the Olympic gold medallist shooter has mastered the art of defying expectations from a nation of 1.2 billion that has rarely tasted success in Olympic sport.

Wrestler Sushil Kumar wins bronze

Wrestler Sushil Kumar wins bronze

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

Kumar beat Kazakhstan's Leonid Spiridonov 3:1 in the 65 kg freestyle event at the Beijing Games on Wednesday.

RBI's priority lending norms may not mean quick relief for start-ups

RBI's priority lending norms may not mean quick relief for start-ups

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Seed and early-stage start-ups are high-risk businesses, rarely have collateral and only 1 in 10 of them makes it to becoming a viable company.

Bindra's gun was tampered with before final

Bindra's gun was tampered with before final

Rediff.com13 Aug 2008

The Indian camp in Beijing went into a tizzy on Wednesday following reports that Abhinav Bindra's gun sights were tampered with before Monday's 10m Air Rifle final at the Olympics.

Rewards galore pour in for the champion

Rewards galore pour in for the champion

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Cash rewards to the tune of Rs 1.66 crore and other goodies were showered on India's first Olympic individual gold medallist Abhinav Bindra, whose historic feat at the shooting range in Beijing sparked street celebrations across the country. The Chandigarh marksman, who clinched the gold in 10m air rifle event, will be given Rs one crore by the Punjab government.

BCCI congratulates Bindra

BCCI congratulates Bindra

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has congratulated shooter Abhinav Bindra for clinching India's first ever individual gold medal at the Olympics in Beijing on Monday. In a congratulatory message, BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla said, "Bindra has done the country proud with his achievement."

Meet Shweta Tiwari's gorgeous daughter, Palak

Meet Shweta Tiwari's gorgeous daughter, Palak

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

She is all grown up and is absolutely gorgeous!

Pune farmers join hands to improve earnings

Pune farmers join hands to improve earnings

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

Located at Manngaon , a small village near Hinjewadi in Pune, AFC is a group of 138 farmers. Set up in 2004, it has emerged as a platform to share information. Farmer-members share their knowledge on all the aspects of farming -- what to farm, what to grow, seeds, fertilisers, pesticides and marketing of produce.

Ranbir Kapoor takes Besharam to Kolkata

Ranbir Kapoor takes Besharam to Kolkata

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

The film will release on October 2.

Duleep Trophy: Mukund, Aparajith hit centuries to give South upper hand

Duleep Trophy: Mukund, Aparajith hit centuries to give South upper hand

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

Skipper Abhinav Mukund and Baba Aparajith smashed hundreds as South Zone took a firm grip of the Duleep trophy semi-final against Central Zone by reaching 479/9 on the third and penultimate day of the match in Chennai on Saturday.

'Dabangg 3 will have more than just masala'

'Dabangg 3 will have more than just masala'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Salman Khan kicked off the promotions of his December biggie Dabangg 3 with the trailer launch in Mumbai.

Gambhir slams Salman's appointment as India's brand ambassador for Olympics

Gambhir slams Salman's appointment as India's brand ambassador for Olympics

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Former India batsman and Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir slammed the appointment of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan as the 'goodwill ambassador' for the Indian contingent for the Rio Olympic Games scheduled to be held in August. "Look I believe in that as well, especially if there are no shortage of real sportsmen in this country and people have done some massive things in this country. I am for the country as well, I am for Olympic sports. I would have been more happy if someone like Abhinav Bindra or someone (sportsperson) had been made the brand ambassador," Gambhir said in Mumbai on Monday, at the launch of Sansui's new Curve 4K Ultra HD LED TV series.

MAPPED: Which nations won medals in Rio?

MAPPED: Which nations won medals in Rio?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

India finished 67th.

Indian Sports Honours: Meet the winners

Indian Sports Honours: Meet the winners

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Milkha Singh, 92, best known as the 'Flying Sikh' and most remembered for finishing fourth in the 400m final in the 1960 Rome Olympic Games, was bestowed with the lifetime achievement award.

Sensex sinks 988 points; Rs 3.46 lakh cr investor wealth wiped off

Sensex sinks 988 points; Rs 3.46 lakh cr investor wealth wiped off

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

ITC was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, tanking 6.97 per cent, followed by L&T, HDFC, SBI, ONGC, ICICI Bank and IndusInd Bank.

Kolkata turns pink as countdown for first Day/Night Test begins

Kolkata turns pink as countdown for first Day/Night Test begins

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

With the two teams arriving in Kolkata in the next 48 hours, all roads in the 'City of Joy' lead to the Eden.

Bindra may head panel to review India's shooting debacle at Rio Olympics

Bindra may head panel to review India's shooting debacle at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has come up with a proposal to set up a special committee, to be headed by Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra, to carry out a comprehensive review of the shooters' below-par performance at the Rio Games. Indian shooters proved to be an epic failure in a disastrous Rio Olympic Games as the 12-member team, with the exception of Bindra, failed miserably to live up to the sky-high expectations. This has left the country's shooting fraternity highly disappointed.

Bindra bids adieu to CWG with elusive individual gold medal

Bindra bids adieu to CWG with elusive individual gold medal

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Abhinav Bindra made his swansong appearance at the Commonwealth Games a memorable one as the star Indian shooter won the battle of nerves in a gripping competition to bag the 10m Air Rifle gold medal, which has eluded him in the previous four attempts.

Chit Chat: Glasgow Games to be Bindra's last CWG appearance

Chit Chat: Glasgow Games to be Bindra's last CWG appearance

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

India's lone individual gold medallist in Olympics, Abhinav Bindra said the ongoing Commonwealth Games will be his last appearance at the multi-sport extravaganza.

PIX: Ranbir, Rishi, Neetu dance on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa

PIX: Ranbir, Rishi, Neetu dance on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

The Kapoors promote their film Besharam on the popular dance show.

Bindra lashes out at NRAI after shooters stranded at airport

Bindra lashes out at NRAI after shooters stranded at airport

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Bindra said that the official team manager left the athletes "to fend for themselves".

Manavjit in for Rajput in Indian shooting team for Rio Olympics

Manavjit in for Rajput in Indian shooting team for Rio Olympics

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Trap shooter Manavjit Singh Sandhu got the nod ahead of Sanjeev Rajput as the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) announced its final shooting squad of 12 for the Rio Olympic Games in New Delhi on Saturday.

Spotted: Chak De girls in Sydney

Spotted: Chak De girls in Sydney

Rediff.com26 Dec 2007

Reader Abhinav Bali sends us a photograph.

PIX: Television actress Shweta Tiwari's sangeet ceremony

PIX: Television actress Shweta Tiwari's sangeet ceremony

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

The 32-year-old actress partied with friends from the television industry a day before tying the knot.

CWG Photos: Heroes welcome for goldfinger Bindra

CWG Photos: Heroes welcome for goldfinger Bindra

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

It was a memorable swansong at the Commonwealth Games for Abhinav Bindra as the ace marksman bagged the 10m Air Rifle gold medal in a gripping finale.

PHOTOS: Gold medal winners on Day 2 of the CWG

PHOTOS: Gold medal winners on Day 2 of the CWG

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

Beijing Olympics champion Abhinav Bindra was a distinct class above the rest of the field as he won his first individual gold medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Friday.

Indians at Games: Bindra bids CWG adieu with gold, Malaika gets silver

Indians at Games: Bindra bids CWG adieu with gold, Malaika gets silver

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

After a cracking opening day where they bagged seven medals, it was a relatively quieter day for the Indians as they added a gold, silver and a bronze to their tally.

Malegaon: Was caught in political crossfire, Purohit tells SC

Malegaon: Was caught in political crossfire, Purohit tells SC

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

He said he's languishing in jail for nine years without even charges being framed against him.

Bindra wins air rifle gold; 16-year-old Goel air pistol silver

Bindra wins air rifle gold; 16-year-old Goel air pistol silver

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Beijing Olympics champion Abhinav Bindra was a distinct class above the rest of the field as he won his first individual gold medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Friday. Unheralded 16-year-old Malaika Goel gave India its first shooting medal, winning a silver in the women's 10m Air Pistol event.

Asian Games: Bindra exits with two bronze medals

Asian Games: Bindra exits with two bronze medals

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

India's Abhinav Bindra won a gold in men's 10m air rifle individual final during the Day Four of the 17th Asian Games in Incheon on Tuesday.

India's campaign in New Zealand Open ends

India's campaign in New Zealand Open ends

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

The Indian campaign at the $ 120,000 New Zealand Open Grand Prix Gold ended.

'The country has become like Bigg Boss'

'The country has become like Bigg Boss'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

'One cannot deny that the show is tempting.' 'It gives you a lot of fame for whatever time it may be.' 'If you are smart, you can stretch it for more than a year.' 'It gives you the kind of fame that movies or other television projects don't give.' 'Of course, the money is also great, even more if you win the show.'