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Santiago Nieva Focuses on Technique for Indian Women Boxers at Asian Championships

Santiago Nieva Focuses on Technique for Indian Women Boxers at Asian Championships

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Head coach Santiago Nieva is focusing on technical discipline and a tighter defensive guard for the Indian women's boxing team at the Asian Championships in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

India Clinches Silver and Two Bronze Medals at Asian Wrestling Championships

India Clinches Silver and Two Bronze Medals at Asian Wrestling Championships

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Indian Greco Roman wrestlers secured a silver and two bronze medals at the 2026 Senior Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, bringing India's total to five medals. Nitesh won silver in the 97kg category, while Sachin Sahrawat and Prince claimed bronze in the 67kg and 82kg categories respectively.

Why Afghanistan's Anti-Doping Efforts Are Failing

Why Afghanistan's Anti-Doping Efforts Are Failing

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Afghanistan's anti-doping programme has collapsed since the Taliban's return to power, with no tests conducted for three years and the country's exiled anti-doping chief admitting there is currently 'no hope'. The programme faces numerous challenges, including a lack of Doping Control Officers, logistical issues, and political instability.

India Ready for Billie Jean King Cup Challenge Despite Injury Setback

India Ready for Billie Jean King Cup Challenge Despite Injury Setback

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

India's Billie Jean King Cup team expresses confidence and readiness for the Asia-Oceania Group I ties despite an injury to Shrivalli Bhamidipaty. Captain Vishal Uppal highlights the team's depth and preparation, while players emphasise the advantage of home conditions and familiarity with opponents.

Vaishnavi Adkar's Victory Leads India to Billie Jean King Cup Win Over South Korea

Vaishnavi Adkar's Victory Leads India to Billie Jean King Cup Win Over South Korea

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Vaishnavi Adkar's inspiring victory over Sohyun Park led India to a 2-1 win against South Korea in the Billie Jean King Cup, although the team missed out on qualifying for the World Group Play-offs.

Vaishnavi Adkar's Victory Leads India to Billie Jean King Cup Win Over South Korea

Vaishnavi Adkar's Victory Leads India to Billie Jean King Cup Win Over South Korea

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Vaishnavi Adkar's inspiring win over Sohyun Park propelled India to a 2-1 victory against South Korea in the Billie Jean King Cup, despite Ankita Raina's earlier defeat.

Lovlina, Nikhat to lead India at Asian Boxing Championships

Lovlina, Nikhat to lead India at Asian Boxing Championships

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen will lead the Indian contingent at the Asian Boxing Championships in Mongolia.

8 Countries Using The Most LPG

8 Countries Using The Most LPG

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

How widely is LPG used around the world? In 2022, the average LPG consumption across 190 countries stood at 56.33 thousand barrels per day. At the very top sits China, consuming a massive 2,457.39 thousand barrels per day, making it the world's largest LPG user by a wide margin. At the other end of the spectrum is Burundi, which recorded zero LPG consumption during the same year. The LPG consumption indicator is available for the period 1980 to 2023.

Indian Archers Shine in Asia Cup Stage 1 Qualifications

Indian Archers Shine in Asia Cup Stage 1 Qualifications

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

India's recurve and compound archers showcased their skills at the Asia Cup World Ranking Tournament Stage 1, securing top qualification spots in multiple events despite fielding a relatively inexperienced team.

Indian Archers Shine at Asia Cup, Clinch Medals and Finals Spots

Indian Archers Shine at Asia Cup, Clinch Medals and Finals Spots

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Indian archers secured two bronze medals and advanced to the finals of the men's recurve and women's compound team events at the Asia Cup World Ranking Tournament Stage 1 in Bangkok. The team also confirmed three individual medals, but the recurve men's team faced disappointment.

Indian Archers Shine at Asia Cup, Secure Gold and Silver Medals

Indian Archers Shine at Asia Cup, Secure Gold and Silver Medals

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Indian archers delivered a strong performance at the Asia Cup-World Ranking Tournament Stage 1, securing gold in the mixed team compound event and silver in the women's team compound event, along with a clean sweep in the men's individual compound category.

Mystical Mongolia

Mystical Mongolia

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Mongolia can take a lifetime to happen but rewards the intrepid traveller with enduring memories of a surreal, delightful land.

Trump unveils 'Board of Peace', India skips ceremony

Trump unveils 'Board of Peace', India skips ceremony

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

India was among the countries not present in Davos when US President Donald Trump unveiled his "Board of Peace" that seeks to work towards bringing lasting peace to Gaza and possibly resolve global conflicts. India is yet to take a call on it, people familiar with the matter said when asked about Trump's invite to PM Modi.

2026 under spotlight: An action-packed year awaits Indian sports

2026 under spotlight: An action-packed year awaits Indian sports

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Lots to look forward to in Indian sports as packed 2026 calender awaits

Abhishek Sharma hits 5 sixes, 5 fours for record 12-ball 50!

Abhishek Sharma hits 5 sixes, 5 fours for record 12-ball 50!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

Abhishek Sharma smashed the joint third-fastest half-century and broke his own record for most sixes by an Indian in a T20 innings while scoring an unbeaten 148 in Punjab's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Bengal, in Hyderabad, on Sunday.

Naqvi refused to congratulate India for Asia Cup triumph?

Naqvi refused to congratulate India for Asia Cup triumph?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

The Men in Blue refused to take the Asia Cup 2025 trophy from Naqvi, who is also Pakistan Interior Minister.

Minakshi storms into final in World Boxing Championships

Minakshi storms into final in World Boxing Championships

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Minakshi Hooda continued her sparkling run to become the third Indian woman boxer to storm into the final of the World Championships.

Wrestler Yashita bags India's 4th gold at Asian Youths

Wrestler Yashita bags India's 4th gold at Asian Youths

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Wrestler Yashita bags gold, six Indian boxers sail into final at Youth Asian Games

Salt destroys SA bowlers as England breach 300-run mark!

Salt destroys SA bowlers as England breach 300-run mark!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Phil Salt set Old Trafford ablaze with a destructive century, smashing multiple records, as England hammered South Africa by 146 runs to level the three-match T20 International series 1-1 on Friday

Hungarian novelist wins Nobel for depiction of Germany's social unrest

Hungarian novelist wins Nobel for depiction of Germany's social unrest

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Herscht 07769 by this year's literature laureate, Krasznahorkai, has been described as a great contemporary German novel, on account of its accuracy in portraying the country's social unrest.

Mongolia: AI's new shortcut to North America to cut Pak costs

Mongolia: AI's new shortcut to North America to cut Pak costs

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Besides, the carrier is having a technical stop in Kolkata for some of the North America flights from Delhi, they added.

Trophy row: BCCI fumes at Naqvi over Asia Cup snub

Trophy row: BCCI fumes at Naqvi over Asia Cup snub

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

BCCI demanded trophy be handed over to India, but ACC Chairman Mohsin Naqvi "still hasn't agreed", an ACC source.

Russia-China Gas Pact Poses New Challenges For India

Russia-China Gas Pact Poses New Challenges For India

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

India should simultaneously prioritise domestic exploration and production of more oil and gas in the country, and ensure we retain diversified suppliers for imports, points out former foreign secretary Ranjan Mathai.

Jaismine, Nupur storm into World Boxing finals

Jaismine, Nupur storm into World Boxing finals

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Jaismine storms into final, Minakshi bags medal; men's campaign ends in drought.

Wrestler Neha Sangwan gets 2-year suspension

Wrestler Neha Sangwan gets 2-year suspension

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Wrestler Neha Sangwan, who was disqualified from the recent Under-20 World Championships for being overweight, was on Monday dropped from the senior World Championships squad.

Asian Games cricket: Indonesia's Andriani helps skittle Mongolia out for 15

Asian Games cricket: Indonesia's Andriani helps skittle Mongolia out for 15

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Indonesia are at the top of group A while Mongolia are at the bottom. In Group B, Malaysia are on top of the table.

3 games 22 goals! Indian women continue fine run

3 games 22 goals! Indian women continue fine run

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

India beat Iraq 5-0, a step away from Women's Asian Cup qualification

Ahmedabad to host AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers

Ahmedabad to host AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'It is a matter of great pride for India to be among the hosts of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers, and I am particularly pleased to see Ahmedabad take centre stage.

Wrestler Reetika suspended for failing dope test

Wrestler Reetika suspended for failing dope test

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Reetika Hooda, who became the country's first-ever Under-23 World champion in 2023, has been suspended provisionally by NADA for flunking a dope test.

Embattled India Seek Asia Cup Redemption, Eye WC Berth

Embattled India Seek Asia Cup Redemption, Eye WC Berth

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Hockey: India seek World Cup berth through Asia Cup triumph; up against China in opener

'Olympic medal changed my life but I've already forgotten it'

'Olympic medal changed my life but I've already forgotten it'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

The Paris Olympics success took a lot of burden off Aman Sehrawat's shoulders but the young wrestler says he has already forgotten his bronze-medal feat.

Asian Games Chess: Indian men held; women rout Mongolia

Asian Games Chess: Indian men held; women rout Mongolia

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Indian men's team was held to a 2-2 draw by Iran in the fifth round of the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Tuesday.

Asian Chess: Nihal finishes 2nd, books World Cup berth

Asian Chess: Nihal finishes 2nd, books World Cup berth

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Asian Individual Chess: Nihal Sarin finishes second

India enters top 100 in this prestigious list for first time

India enters top 100 in this prestigious list for first time

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

India has for the first time secured a place among the top 100 out of 167 countries ranked for their progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to a report published on Tuesday. According to the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network's 10th and latest Sustainable Development Report (SDR), India ranks 99th on the 2025 SDG Index with a score of 67, while China ranks 49th with 74.4 and the US 44th with 75.2 points.

On This Day, Eiffel Tower Was Open To Public

On This Day, Eiffel Tower Was Open To Public

Rediff.com6 May 2025

The Eiffel Tower was opened to the public today, May 6 in 1889, during the Exposition Universelle (World's Fair) held in Paris to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution.

Superbet Classic: Praggnanandhaa holds joint lead

Superbet Classic: Praggnanandhaa holds joint lead

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Superbet Classic: Praggnanandhaa in joint lead with three others

Asian wrestling: Reetika's heartbreak: Gold slips away in final 10 secs

Asian wrestling: Reetika's heartbreak: Gold slips away in final 10 secs

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Reetika Hooda blew away a 6-2 lead, conceding four points in the last 10 seconds of the women's 76kg final, to settle for a silver medal at the the Senior Asian Wrestling Championship 2025.

Tough day for Indian wrestlers at Asian Championship

Tough day for Indian wrestlers at Asian Championship

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

India's men's freestyle wrestlers endured a tough day in the field as all five in action on Saturday bowed out of the Asian Championships.

Chess: Gukesh stunned in Superbet Classic

Chess: Gukesh stunned in Superbet Classic

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Gukesh is currently sharing the 8th spot on 1.5 points along with Abdusattorov and Duda.

Modi's Mongolia visit is important too

Modi's Mongolia visit is important too

Rediff.com12 May 2015

India should enhance its economic, cultural and defence ties with Mongolia. It is high time Modi should focus on gaining clout in smaller Asian countries such as Mongolia. It is in this context, India's engagement with Mongolia would give much-needed impetus to India's foreign policy, says Sana Hashmi.