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Kohli recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Rahane for Arjuna

Kohli recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Rahane for Arjuna

Rediff.com3 May 2016

India's Test cricket captain Virat Kohli has been recommended for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, the nation's biggest sporting honour, by the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

Will You See Anyone Cuter Than Sakshi Today?

Will You See Anyone Cuter Than Sakshi Today?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Sakshi Vaidya believes a sari is 'a piece of art' that 'just can't look ugly on any woman'.

Arjuna award: 'Myneni no less deserving than Bopanna'

Arjuna award: 'Myneni no less deserving than Bopanna'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

Union Sports Secretary Injeti Srinivas on Saturday made it clear that Saketh Myneni is "no less deserving" than Rohan Bopanna for the prestigious Arjuna award despite questions being raised about his merit.

Abhinn added to Arjuna awardees' list

Abhinn added to Arjuna awardees' list

Rediff.com25 Aug 2005

The ace shuttler's name was inadvertently omitted from the list issued by the Press Information Bureau.

Relay star wants to set an example for Indian athletes

Relay star wants to set an example for Indian athletes

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'if my body is giving me company why should I stop the sport? Some foreign athletes run till 35 or 37. So I wanted to set an example for other athletes that age does not matter,' says MR Poovamma, Arjuna Awardee and the senior-most member of the Paris Olympics-bound Indian women's 4x400m relay team.

6 Lessons From Vinesh's Olympic Journey

6 Lessons From Vinesh's Olympic Journey

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat is a reminder that true champions are not just defined by their medals but by their character and their impact on society.

Khel Ratna for Saina, Arjuna for Jhulan

Khel Ratna for Saina, Arjuna for Jhulan

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal's name for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, the country's highest sports honour, was approved by the government, which announced the list of all the Arjuna and other award winners for the year 2010.

Drug haul: Factory of Arjuna awardee's kin searched

Drug haul: Factory of Arjuna awardee's kin searched

Rediff.com10 Mar 2013

A factory belonging to relatives of an Arjuna award winner was on Sunday searched by Punjab police in a village in Fatehgarh Sahib in the wake of recovery of 26 kg haul of heroin with a street value of Rs 130 crore.

Varun withdraws from FIH Pro League; calls rape allegation a 'calculated attempt'

Varun withdraws from FIH Pro League; calls rape allegation a 'calculated attempt'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Accused of rape under the stringent POCSO act, Arjuna award-winning Indian hockey player Varun Kumar has withdrawn from the FIH Pro League in Bhubaneswar to explore his legal options against the allegation, which he described as a "calculated attempt to extort money" from him.

Getting the Arjuna award is my happiest moment yet: Kohli

Getting the Arjuna award is my happiest moment yet: Kohli

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Elated at being recommended for the Arjuna award, star cricketer Virat Kohli said it counts among the most happy moments of his life.

No invite for Arjuna Awards chairman

No invite for Arjuna Awards chairman

Rediff.com20 Sep 2004

Posters depicting Rahul as Lord Krishna appear in Kanpur

Posters depicting Rahul as Lord Krishna appear in Kanpur

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Posters depicting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as Lord Krishna were pasted at some places in this Uttar Pradesh district on Wednesday, the day the Congress leader is expected to arrive in Kanpur with his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra.

Arjuna Awards ceremony to be postponed

Arjuna Awards ceremony to be postponed

Rediff.com14 Jul 2004

A letter has been sent to President A P J Abdul Kalam requesting postponement of the ceremony in view of the Olympics.

Every save I made in Olympics was for team and country: Sreejesh

Every save I made in Olympics was for team and country: Sreejesh

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Harmanpreet, Sreejesh shortlisted for FIH Hockey Stars Awards

Is the Arjuna Awards committee biased?

Is the Arjuna Awards committee biased?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2003

Have your say on the latest controversy on the country's prestigious sports awards.

India hockey player Varun accused of rape; booked under POCSO

India hockey player Varun accused of rape; booked under POCSO

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

A woman accused the India hockey player of sexually abusing her multiple times when she was a minor.

Can new coach help PV Sindhu reclaim glory?

Can new coach help PV Sindhu reclaim glory?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

PV Sindhu still has the hunger to succeed, and the primary aim is to help her regain consistency, says her new coach Anup Sridhar, who has been roped in by the two-time Olympic medallist on a trial basis following the Paris Games.

Boxer Manoj slams Kapil Dev, says Arjuna Award a 'fitting reply'

Boxer Manoj slams Kapil Dev, says Arjuna Award a 'fitting reply'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Commonwealth Games gold medallist boxer Manoj Kumar on Wednesday lashed out at Kapil Dev, saying the Arjuna Award is a "fitting reply" from him to the former India cricket captain, who had earlier refused to recognise the pugilist.

PT Usha heads Khel Ratna, Arjuna awards panel

PT Usha heads Khel Ratna, Arjuna awards panel

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Sprint legend P T Usha was on Thursday named chairperson of the selection committee for this year's national sports awards, while hockey icon Ashok Kumar was appointed head of the panel to pick the Dronacharya awardees. The 17-member panel to select the winners of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna and Dhyan Chand awards also includes tennis ace Leander Paes and Olympic bronze medallist weightlifter Karnam Malleswari.

No Khel Ratna this year; 15 named for Arjuna award

No Khel Ratna this year; 15 named for Arjuna award

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

No sportsperson has been named for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna while 15, including cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin, were recommended for the Arjuna Award this year.

Games: Bhaker-Sarabjot in 10m air pistol mixed final; Babuta finishes 4th

Games: Bhaker-Sarabjot in 10m air pistol mixed final; Babuta finishes 4th

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Ramita Jindal ended seventh in the final of the 10m air rifle women's competition.

Untold story of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup triumph

Untold story of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup triumph

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Chandana, who is now a full-time coach, remembered Ranatunga as a shrewd tactician, whose strategic acumen were way ahead of the time.

Now, I can proudly say that I am an Arjuna awardee: Poovamma

Now, I can proudly say that I am an Arjuna awardee: Poovamma

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Expressing happiness at the recommendation for the coveted Arjuna Award, ace quartermiler M R Poovamma described it as a "dream come true".

Miffed at Arjuna snub, boxer Manoj seeks meeting with Sports Minister

Miffed at Arjuna snub, boxer Manoj seeks meeting with Sports Minister

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Now boxer Manoj Kumar, a World Championships quarter-finalist, also a two-time Asian Championships bronze-medallist is seeking an appointment with Sports Minister Jitendra Singh, saying he was ignored for the Arjuna despite fine performances.

C'wealth Games gold medallist Manoj Kumar finally gets Arjuna award

C'wealth Games gold medallist Manoj Kumar finally gets Arjuna award

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Having emerged successful with his plea in the Delhi high court, India pugilist Manoj Kumar was conferred the Arjuna award by Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday.

It's official! Khel Ratna for Sania; Arjuna for 17 other sportspersons

It's official! Khel Ratna for Sania; Arjuna for 17 other sportspersons

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Sania Mirza's was officially named for the coveted Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award on Friday. The Hyderabadi lady is only the second tennis player to be nominated for the country's highest sport honour.

Focus on Kohli as India aim to avoid series loss in Sri Lanka

Focus on Kohli as India aim to avoid series loss in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

India's previous bilateral ODI series defeat against Sri Lanka came way back in 1997.

'Time For India To See The Next No. 9'

'Time For India To See The Next No. 9'

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Sunil Chhetri said he would like to be remembered as 'the luckiest and most hardworking national team player'.

Sri Lanka Cricket suspension lifted

Sri Lanka Cricket suspension lifted

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

The ICC Board on Sunday lifted the suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) with immediate effect.

MVA partners to jointly contest Maha polls, seat-sharing talks soon: Pawar

MVA partners to jointly contest Maha polls, seat-sharing talks soon: Pawar

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Pawar also said it is the moral responsibility of the major Opposition parties in Maharashtra to protect in the state assembly polls the interests of smaller allies, which were part of the coalition in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Olympic talk: 'India's attitude towards sport must change'

Olympic talk: 'India's attitude towards sport must change'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

'We need more support from states to back budding talents from not-so-affluent families.'

Wrestler on hunger strike for Arjuna award

Wrestler on hunger strike for Arjuna award

Rediff.com17 Sep 2004

Anuj Choudhary, who won a silver medal at the Manchester Commonwealth Games, believes he is the most deserving candidate for the award this year.

Why's Siraj Heartbroken?

Why's Siraj Heartbroken?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Mohammed Siraj took to Instagram and posted a story with a series of broken heart emojis. But what does his post mean?

Jitu Rai, Sanorbat recommended for Arjuna by NRAI

Jitu Rai, Sanorbat recommended for Arjuna by NRAI

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Champion pistol shooter Jitu Rai, Rahi Sarnobat and P N Prakash have been recommended by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) for the prestigious Arjuna Awards this year.

Khel Ratna for Vijay, Yogeshwar; 25 to get Arjuna awards

Khel Ratna for Vijay, Yogeshwar; 25 to get Arjuna awards

Rediff.com19 Aug 2012

Olympic medallists Vijay Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt will be jointly conferred the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award -- the country's highest sporting honour -- while an unprecedented 25 sportspersons will be bestowed upon the Arjuna awards this year.

Boxer Manoj to finally get Arjuna award after winning legal battle

Boxer Manoj to finally get Arjuna award after winning legal battle

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Forced to take the legal route after being denied the honour initially, Indian boxer Manoj Kumar will be bestowed the Arjuna Award as the Sports Ministry has finally accepted his nomination.

Satwik says Arjuna Award will fuel Olympic dream, Chirag terms it 'silver lining'

Satwik says Arjuna Award will fuel Olympic dream, Chirag terms it 'silver lining'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Chirag and Satwik had a successful 2019, when the duo won a maiden Super 500 title at Thailand Open and then reached the finals of the French Open Super 750 event. Their consistent show was rewarded with a world No. 10 spot.

Ranatunga rips into ICC, ACC for bias towards India

Ranatunga rips into ICC, ACC for bias towards India

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

'I won't be surprised if they change the rule before the India-Pakistan game (in World Cup). ICC will keep their mouth shut and say 'OK, do it'. ICC just talks rubbish, nothing happens.'

Injured Shami ruled out of IPL, to undergo ankle surgery

Injured Shami ruled out of IPL, to undergo ankle surgery

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Shami, who was one of the architects of India's stupendous World Cup campaign with 24 wickets, played through pain as he had problems with his landing but didn't let it affect his performance.

Modern Masters: S S Rajamouli Review: Intimate Portrait of A Visionary

Modern Masters: S S Rajamouli Review: Intimate Portrait of A Visionary

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Modern Masters aims to showcase Rajamouli's enigmatic career and paints a context of what makes him the singular voice that defined his generation of film-makers, for millions, observes Arjun Menon.