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Vijay Hazare: Shaw, bowlers set up Mumbai's win over Delhi

Vijay Hazare: Shaw, bowlers set up Mumbai's win over Delhi

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

Mumbai bowlers restricted Delhi to 211/7 and then cantered to the target in 31.5 overs, as Prithvi Shaw tore into the Delhi attack.

Scenes snipped from Tandav, but trouble continues

Scenes snipped from Tandav, but trouble continues

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

A scene of a play and a conversation between two key characters were snipped from the first episode Tanashah, a day after the cast and crew of the nine-part starry political saga on Amazon Prime Video once again apologised and said they had decided to implement changes to address the concerns raised.

Asian Para Games: India win 5 gold, Deepa wins 2nd bronze on penultimate day

Asian Para Games: India win 5 gold, Deepa wins 2nd bronze on penultimate day

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Deepa Malik produced her best effort in her fourth attempt, a 9.67 metre throw to win the bronze medal.

India's schedule at the Games - August 10

India's schedule at the Games - August 10

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Two Indian athletes will be in action at the 2012 Olympics on Friday. Check out their schedule.

Shah Rukh's item song with Sunny Leone

Shah Rukh's item song with Sunny Leone

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

The song will be choreographed by Bosco, to Kalyanji-Anandji's chartbuster song Laila Oh Laila from Feroz Khan's Qurbani.

From Siachen Glacier to Asiad: This armyman's tumultuous journey

From Siachen Glacier to Asiad: This armyman's tumultuous journey

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Havildar Amit Kumar has overcome a career-threatening shoulder injury, an unforgiving two years in the Line of Control at Siachen Glacier and a terrible train robbery to represent India at the Asian Games.

India at CWG: Best show by Sushil-led wrestling team; shooters continue to dominate

India at CWG: Best show by Sushil-led wrestling team; shooters continue to dominate

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar spearheaded a sparkling show as Indian grapplers dominated the wrestling arena with three gold medals after the shooters ended their campaign on a rousing note with five more podium finishes on sixth day of competitions in the 20th Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Tuesday.

CWG 2014: Sushil, Amit and Vinesh win wrestling gold medals

CWG 2014: Sushil, Amit and Vinesh win wrestling gold medals

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Amit Kumar of India got the better of Nigeria's Ebikweminomo Welson to clinch the gold medal in the men's 57 kg freestyle wrestling competition at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, on Tuesday.

In-form Yogeshwar targets elusive World Championship gold

In-form Yogeshwar targets elusive World Championship gold

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Star grappler Yogeshwar Dutt heaved a sigh of relief after clinching a spot for the World Championships by beating Amit Kumar Dhankhar, who had gone to court last year against the Olympic medallist alleging favouritism.

Ashok Khemka among 9 IAS officers transferred in Haryana

Ashok Khemka among 9 IAS officers transferred in Haryana

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

The IAS officer, who was posted for nearly 15 months in the sports and youth affairs department, headed by Minister Anil Vij, has been transferred over 45 times in his career so far.

Spotted: Mallika Sherawat in San Francisco

Spotted: Mallika Sherawat in San Francisco

Rediff.com16 Jul 2009

Reader Neepa Garg has sent us a photograph.

Check out India's schedule on Day 6 of Asian Games

Check out India's schedule on Day 6 of Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

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

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Asian Games: Geetika, Vinesh bag bronze in wrestling

Asian Games: Geetika, Vinesh bag bronze in wrestling

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

India's Vinesh defeated Mongolian wrestler in the women's freestyle 48kg category 10-0 to win bronze at the 17th Asian Games in Incheon on Saturday.

1 firefighter killed, 14 others injured in Delhi factory fire

1 firefighter killed, 14 others injured in Delhi factory fire

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The fire department said they received a call around 4.23 am about a fire in the factory at Udoh Nagar area after which seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot, the official said.

Bihar: 7 die after drinking hooch, govt claims 'conspiracy'

Bihar: 7 die after drinking hooch, govt claims 'conspiracy'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Seven people have died in Patna district in Bihar after drinking illicit liquor on Friday, a state government official said. "All of them died at Menhdiganj locality in Patna city after they consumed illicit liquor" a district official said.

Kidney racket kingpin associates sent to 7 yrs of RI

Kidney racket kingpin associates sent to 7 yrs of RI

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Masterminds of kidney stealing racket, Amit Kumar and Upender Kumar have been sentenced by a special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Panchkula to undergo seven years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 60 lakh each.

SC bans transportation of extracted coal in Meghalaya

SC bans transportation of extracted coal in Meghalaya

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

The bench issued notice to the Meghalaya government, the centre and others seeking their response on various issues connected with coal mining in the state and posted the matter for hearing February 19.

'My father Kishore Kumar was NOT eccentric. He lived like a king'

'My father Kishore Kumar was NOT eccentric. He lived like a king'

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Singer-music composer Amit Kumar talks about his famous father, and gives us his reasons for quitting the film industry.

Aam Aadmi Party volunteer beaten up, office ransacked

Aam Aadmi Party volunteer beaten up, office ransacked

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

A volunteer of Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party was beaten up and its office in Kirari, northwest Delhi, was attacked on Friday morning by unidentified goons.

Ask MF Guru: 'Want to invest Rs 10 lakh for 3 years'

Ask MF Guru: 'Want to invest Rs 10 lakh for 3 years'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

KamaSutra 3D to be screened at Cannes

KamaSutra 3D to be screened at Cannes

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

The uncut version of the film will be screened for buyers in Cannes.

Asian Wrestling C'ship: Amit wins gold

Asian Wrestling C'ship: Amit wins gold

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

Amit Kumar clinched gold in men's 55kg category while three other grapplers bagged a bronze each to end two days of disappointment for India in the Senior Asian Wrestling Championship in New Delhi.

Martyr Lance Naik Hemraj's wife duped of Rs 10 lakh

Martyr Lance Naik Hemraj's wife duped of Rs 10 lakh

Rediff.com6 Apr 2013

The wife of martyr Lance Naik Hemraj was duped of Rs 10 lakh, in the presence of her brother-in-law and a relative, near a petrol pump in the outskirts of Kosi town area, police said. In her complaint, Dharmvati, the widow of Hemraj, said one Amit Kumar, who claimed that he was an army officer and had been sent by the army headquarters, approached her at Shernagar village on Friday.

Woman saves Muslim family from mob in Aligarh

Woman saves Muslim family from mob in Aligarh

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

"She boldly confronted the attackers who were all wearing saffron scarfs," Abbasi said.

'Can't stop thanking my stars after winning Indian Idol!'

'Can't stop thanking my stars after winning Indian Idol!'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

Vipul Mehta is thrilled about his big win.

Grapplers Amit, Narsingh shown the exit

Grapplers Amit, Narsingh shown the exit

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

India's male freestyle wrestlers started their Olympics campaign on a disappointing note, as both young Amit Kumar and Narsingh Pancham Yadav crashed out of their respective categories in contrasting fashion, at the ExCel centre in London, on Friday.

Bihar govt now seizes properties of corrupt middlemen

Bihar govt now seizes properties of corrupt middlemen

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

After confiscating properties of corrupt officials, Bihar government has now confiscated properties of two middlemen who indulged in misappropriation of government funds, officials on Monday said.

Buying a used car? Read this

Buying a used car? Read this

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Buying a used vehicle is a lot more complicated. Not only do you have to worry about its condition, you also have to think about whether the price you are offering is anywhere close to its true value, reveals Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Indian men earn maiden berth in wrestling World Cup

Indian men earn maiden berth in wrestling World Cup

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Indian wrestling is well and truly on an all-time high as the country, in what turned out to be a double delight, on Friday earned a maiden World Cup berth on the back of its best-ever sixth-place finish in men's free-style at the World Championships in Budapest.

Bihar toppers scam: Arrest warrant out against former board chief

Bihar toppers scam: Arrest warrant out against former board chief

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Singh had resigned from the post last week after his name cropped up in the scam.

Amit pulls out, Sushil unlikely for Indian GP Wrestling

Amit pulls out, Sushil unlikely for Indian GP Wrestling

Rediff.com24 May 2012

Olympic-bound grappler Amit Kumar has been forced to pull out of the Hari Ram Indian GP Wrestling after being diagnosed with chicken pox while Beijing Games bronze medallist Sushil Kumar still remains a doubtful starter for the inaugural edition of the event, commencing on Friday.

Wrestling: Prayer's profile

Wrestling: Prayer's profile

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Amit is the youngest and one of the first of five wrestlers to book a berth to the London Olympics.

Wrestlers Yogeshwar, Amit make it to Olympics; Sushil fails

Wrestlers Yogeshwar, Amit make it to Olympics; Sushil fails

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Amit Kumar (55kg) and Yogeshwar Dutt (60kg) are the first Indian wrestlers to book berths at the London Olympics after clinching gold and silver medals respectively in the Asian qualifying tournament, in Astana, Kazakhstan. However, the fancied Sushil Kumar (66kg) failed to make the cut.

Vipul Mehta wins 'Indian Idol 6'

Vipul Mehta wins 'Indian Idol 6'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

Vipul Mehta, a Mass Communication graduate, won the sixth season of singing reality show Indian Idol which came to an end on Saturday night.

Army officer cut short his leave to lead Pulwama encounter

Army officer cut short his leave to lead Pulwama encounter

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

'Brigadier Harbir Singh, who is among the injured, was on leave at home. When he realised at midnight that the operation has started, he cut short his leave voluntarily and rejoined'

Meet the three finalists of Indian Idol 6

Meet the three finalists of Indian Idol 6

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

Know more about the finalists of this season of the hit TV show.

PIX: Manoj Bajpayee, Madhur Bhandarkar win Dadasaheb Phalke Award

PIX: Manoj Bajpayee, Madhur Bhandarkar win Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

A look at the big winners of the night!

The pill pushers: Story of a questionable nexus

The pill pushers: Story of a questionable nexus

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

There are 20,000 pharma companies in India scrambling to get doctors to prescribe their drugs.

Wrestler Amit hopes surprise factor favours him in London

Wrestler Amit hopes surprise factor favours him in London

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

He might lack the experience of competing at the highest level, but Amit Kumar, the youngest member of the Indian wrestling contingent, believes that this can work in his favour at the London Olympics.