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Asian Champions Trophy: Indian men lose 1-2 to Japan

Asian Champions Trophy: Indian men lose 1-2 to Japan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

In the absence of skipper Sardara Singh, the Indian men's hockey team suffered another defeat in the Asian Champions Trophy.

Punjab cops bust 2 Canada-based ISI-backed terror modules, seize arms

Punjab cops bust 2 Canada-based ISI-backed terror modules, seize arms

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

In the first case, the arrested accused has been identified as Yograj Singh alias Yog, a resident of Rajoke village in Tarn Taran district.

Hockey Pro League: Harmanpreet 'tricks' India to victory

Hockey Pro League: Harmanpreet 'tricks' India to victory

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Ace dragflicker Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat-trick as the Indian men's hockey team eked out a narrow 4-3 win over England in the second match of the double-leg FIH Pro League tie in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.

'Semis loss heart-breaking; now must focus on bronze'

'Semis loss heart-breaking; now must focus on bronze'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

India's captain Manpreet Singh and star custodian P R Sreejesh said the team needs to put aside the disappointment of losing to Belgium in the semi-finals and refocus for the bronze medal play-off on Thursday.

We lacked energy, application in final, India coach concedes

We lacked energy, application in final, India coach concedes

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

There was no let up as the Aussies kept pressing hard from the start, while India hardly enjoyed possession, which was further compounded by an injury to skipper Manpreet Singh.

Olympics Hockey: India stave off late Kiwi fightback in opener

Olympics Hockey: India stave off late Kiwi fightback in opener

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

India will next play mighty Australia on Sunday.

PICS: Neeraj, Mithali, Chhetri, Sreejesh get Khel Ratna honour

PICS: Neeraj, Mithali, Chhetri, Sreejesh get Khel Ratna honour

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Paralympic gold-winners Avani Lekhara, Sumit Antil, Pramod Bhagat, Krishna Nagar, Manish Narwal were also given the Khel Ratna at a dazzling awards ceremony on Saturday.

India down England in 7-goal thriller, take top spot in pool

India down England in 7-goal thriller, take top spot in pool

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

India staged a grand recovery to defeat England 4-3 and take the top spot in Pool B of the men's hockey tournament at the Commonwealth Games on Wednesday. England finished second.

Channi's nephew arrested by ED ahead of Punjab polls

Channi's nephew arrested by ED ahead of Punjab polls

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

On January 18, the agency had raided his premises and claimed to have seized about Rs 8 crore cash.

India held by Korea in Asian Champions Trophy opener

India held by Korea in Asian Champions Trophy opener

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

The reigning champions squandered a 2-0 lead as the dogged Koreans earned a point.

Manpreet wins FIH Male Player of the Year award

Manpreet wins FIH Male Player of the Year award

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

The 27-year-old midfielder is first from the country to win the accolade since the awards were introduced in 1999.

PICS: Tokyo Olympics kicks off with glittering ceremony

PICS: Tokyo Olympics kicks off with glittering ceremony

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Images from the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, at the National Stadium, on Friday.

Hockey: Men fancy chances against NZ; women set for tough Dutch test in opener

Hockey: Men fancy chances against NZ; women set for tough Dutch test in opener

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

After a dismal eighth place finish in Rio Games, much is expected from the Manpreet-led side.

Indian hockey team's biggest asset is...

Indian hockey team's biggest asset is...

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Pillay said fitness is the key asset of the Manpreet Singh-led side going into the Games

Mary Kom reveals her 'secret ingredients' for success

Mary Kom reveals her 'secret ingredients' for success

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

How athletes have strived for achieving greatness during extraordinary times.

COVID-positive hockey player Mandeep shifted to hospital

COVID-positive hockey player Mandeep shifted to hospital

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Mandeep and five other national players -- captain Manpreet Singh, defenders Surender Kumar, Jaskaran Singh, drag-flicker Varun Kumar and goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak -- tested positive for COVID-19 last week after reaching Bengaluru for the national camp

The BEST of CWG Opening Ceremony

The BEST of CWG Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Birmingham Games will break new ground with more medals awarded to women (136) than men (134), a first for a multi-sport event.

Hockey Pro League: India thrash France 5-0

Hockey Pro League: India thrash France 5-0

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Olympic bronze medallist India began their FIH Pro League Hockey campaign with a bang as they thrashed France 5-0 in a thoroughly dominant display in Potchefstroom, South Africa, on Tuesday.

Milkha Singh cremated with full state honours

Milkha Singh cremated with full state honours

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

His son and ace golfer Jeev Milkha Singh lit the funeral pyre.

'We have a good chance to win medal at Olympics'

'We have a good chance to win medal at Olympics'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

With exactly a year to go for the deferred Tokyo Olympics, India hockey captains Manpreet Singh and Rani Rampal are confident of a good showing at the Games.

Channi inducts 15 Cabinet ministers, 7 of them new faces

Channi inducts 15 Cabinet ministers, 7 of them new faces

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

The new faces in the Channi ministry are Randeep Singh Nabha, Raj Kumar Verka, Sangat Singh Gilzian, Pargat Singh, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and Gurkirat Singh Kotli.

5 Amarinder govt ministers may not find place in new Punjab cabinet

5 Amarinder govt ministers may not find place in new Punjab cabinet

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Pargat Singh, Raj Kumar Verka, Gurkirat Singh Kotli, Sangat Singh Gilzian, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, Kuljit Nagra and Rana Gurjit Singh are likely to be included in the cabinet, according to the sources.

Hockey Team set KBC hot seat on fire with Sr Bachchan

Hockey Team set KBC hot seat on fire with Sr Bachchan

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan welcomed the Indian Hockey team on his quiz show titled 'Kaun Banega Crorepati.

I may be poor but not weak: Channi's retort to Sidhu

I may be poor but not weak: Channi's retort to Sidhu

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Sidhu in a press conference on Friday had questioned the Channi-led state government over the steps taken for the delivery of justice in the cases of desecration of the Guru Granth Sahib and drug trafficking.

FIH Series Finals: India record hard-fought win over Poland

FIH Series Finals: India record hard-fought win over Poland

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

After a barren first quarter, Manpreet scored in the 21st and 26th minutes while drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh converted a penalty corner in the 36th as India registered their second consecutive win of the tournament.

Punjab poll: Channi to contest from Chamkaur Sahib, Sidhu from Amritsar East

Punjab poll: Channi to contest from Chamkaur Sahib, Sidhu from Amritsar East

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Controversial Punjabi singer Sidhu Mussewala, who joined the Congress sometime ago will contest from Mansa and actor Sonu Sood's sister Malvika Sood from Moga.

Former comedian Mann gets down to serious business

Former comedian Mann gets down to serious business

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

From a comedian to Punjab chief minister, Bhagwant Mann has seen a phenomenal rise in a political career of just over a decade.

'India has best medal chance in Tokyo Olympics'

'India has best medal chance in Tokyo Olympics'

Rediff.com9 May 2021

India have won eight Olympic gold medals in the past, but their last top finish came way back in 1980 Moscow Games.

Meet the AAP leaders who defeated Channi

Meet the AAP leaders who defeated Channi

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi was defeated by Aam Aadmi Party's first-timer and an eye surgeon from Bhadaur and Chamkaur Sahib seats, respectively.

Mary Kom, Manpreet flagbearers at Tokyo Games opening

Mary Kom, Manpreet flagbearers at Tokyo Games opening

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Wrestler Bajrang Punia will be the flag bearer at closing ceremony at Tokyo Games on August 8.

2 gangsters involved in Moosewala murder killed after 5-hour encounter

2 gangsters involved in Moosewala murder killed after 5-hour encounter

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Two gangsters involved in the killing of singer Sidhu Moosewala were eliminated in an encounter by the Punjab police in Amritsar on Wednesday, an officer said.

Indian men's hockey team to tour Europe as part of Olympic prep

Indian men's hockey team to tour Europe as part of Olympic prep

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

The men's team last participated in an international competition in February last year when they played the FIH Hockey Pro League matches against Australia in Bhubaneswar.

India fight back to beat Spain in FIH Pro League

India fight back to beat Spain in FIH Pro League

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

India now have registered four wins out of five outings in the FIH Pro League.

Congress sweeps Punjab civic polls, boost for Amarinder

Congress sweeps Punjab civic polls, boost for Amarinder

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

The ruling Congress on Wednesday swept the urban body polls in Punjab, winning six municipal corporations, emerging as the largest party in the seventh and bagging most of the 109 municipal council and nagar panchayats.

Dad was my best friend, guide, mentor: Jeev remembers Milkha Singh

Dad was my best friend, guide, mentor: Jeev remembers Milkha Singh

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Jeev said Father's Day on Sunday was 'another sad reminder of what I've lost'.

Hockey captain Manpreet targets podium at Tokyo Olympics

Hockey captain Manpreet targets podium at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

India hockey captain Manpreet Singh considers the recent success against reigning Olympic champions Argentina a big confidence-booster, but insists that the team still needs to address some grey areas as it pursues a podium finish at the Summer Games in Tokyo later this year.

Hockey: India thump Bangladesh for first win in Asian CT

Hockey: India thump Bangladesh for first win in Asian CT

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

India will next play arch-rivals Pakistan in the round-robin stage on Friday.

We're eager to directly qualify for Paris Olympics: Hardik

We're eager to directly qualify for Paris Olympics: Hardik

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Eager to change the shade of the Tokyo bronze, the Indian men's hockey team is now focussing on directly qualifying for the Paris Olympics by winning next year's Asian Games, says young midfielder Hardik Singh.

Rahul leads tractor rally in Punjab against farm laws

Rahul leads tractor rally in Punjab against farm laws

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

Addressing a public meeting in Badhni Kalan in Punjab's Moga district, Gandhi asserted that the contentious Acts would be revoked if the Congress was voted to power.

Punjab CM-led cabinet offers prayers at Kartarpur gurdwara

Punjab CM-led cabinet offers prayers at Kartarpur gurdwara

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Navjot Singh Sidhu was not part of the Channi-led 'jatha' (group) which went to pay obeisance at the gurdwara.