From idolising Neeraj to upstaging him at Worlds, Sachin Yadav gains global recognition
India is set to host its first-ever National Indoor Athletics Championship in Bhubaneswar, marking a significant step towards hosting the World Indoor Athletics Championships in 2028. The event will feature a 200m track and various field events, providing a novel experience for Indian athletes.
A man was injured and vehicles damaged after a shooting at a luxury used-car showroom in Gurugram. Police are investigating potential links to the Himanshu Bhau gang.
Bhavesh Shekhawat leads the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event after Stage 1 at the National Selection Trials T3, held at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Ranges.
'People want to limit you, but you can be different things all at once.'
'Here's to India x France. And to many more stories waiting to be told.'
If the stories are food for the mind then our digestive system has changed. If they are a piece of art, our gaze has altered. This calls for a change not in stories, but in the grammar of storytelling so that it can cut through the deluge and gluttony and force people to savour, appreciate and re-visit it. That is what the creators of Taskaree or Dhurandhar are trying, points out Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
Dhurandhar - The Revenge arrives this week and all eyes are on how entertaining the film turns out to be and how much money it makes at the box office. A look at the Top 10 biggies in the Hindi spy film genre.
The Hollywood Reporter introduces yet another awards show, and India's biggest stars give it a warm welcome.
Four people were killed and 25 others injured when a mini goods van overturned in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district. The accident occurred as the victims were returning from a family function.
A man was killed, his body chopped into pieces and dumped in the Yamuna River by his friend and his associates after he refused to give them money, according to police. Four people, including a woman, have been arrested in connection with the killing.
A 29-year-old man and his accomplices allegedly murdered a canteen owner in Delhi, dismembered his body, and disposed of the remains in the Yamuna River, motivated by greed for gold and cash.
Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra has been dealing with a back problem for the past two weeks and that might have affected his performance in the World Championships finals in Tokyo on Thursday.
Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra shared a touching moment with an elderly fan during a quiet stroll in Bengaluru.
It was a big night for film and OTT stars at the News18 Showsha Reel awards 2026 in Mumbai.
Clearly, Chopra was not at his best in the season's Diamond League grand finale. He had three legal throws out of the six attempts.
Following their historic World Cup win, the Indian women's cricket team has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Team of the Year Award, a first for any women's cricket team.
Neeraj Chopra spoke a bit about his hopes from the next season, his love for all things Swiss and the eager traveller in him who doesn't mind giving in to occasionally unplanned wanderlust.
Divyansh Singh Panwar and Khyati Chaudhary emerged victorious in the 10m Air Rifle events at the National Selection Trials, while Anish Bhanwala won the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event.
World Athletics vice-president Adille Sumariwalla has backed star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra to be at his best during next month's World Championships in Tokyo.
The National Senior Federation Competition scheduled to be held in Ranchi from May 22 to 25 will serve as the final selection event for the country's track and field athletes for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games starting July 23.
Rice exporters in Haryana are facing potential payment delays and shipment disruptions to Iran and Afghanistan following recent military strikes on Iran.
Peters has had a long rivalry with Chopra
Neeraj Chopra is set to face Nadeem for the first time after the 2024 Paris Olympics, giving him a chance to avenge his second-place finish in the French capital.
One of the most promising pugilists in the country, Sumit seized control from the opening bell as he immediately claimed the centre of the ring and forced Al Hussein on the defensive.
'The story of Ghooskhor Pandat focuses on an individual's actions and choices and does not comment on or represent any caste, religion, or community. As a filmmaker, I approach my work with a deep sense of responsibility -- to tell stories that are thoughtful and respectful.'
Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has qualified for the Diamond League 2025 Final in Zurich, Switzerland, scheduled to be held on August 27 and 28.
Neeraj Chopra stunned a world-class field with a sensational 88.16m throw on his very first attempt
JD-U lawmakers voiced their concerns over Nitish Kumar's move to the Rajya Sabha, while also welcoming the imminent political debut of his son, Nishant, amidst speculation about the future leadership of the state.
India's world champion Neeraj Chopra dethroned Grenada's Anderson Peters to reclaim the number one spot in men's javelin throw world rankings following a string of brilliant performances on the international stage recently.
The Neeraj Chopra Classic is a World Athletics Gold category event featuring former world champions Anderson Peters and Julius Yego, 2016 Olympic winner Thomas Roehler and American Curtis Thompson among others.
Double Olympic-medallist Neeraj Chopra showed his generous and compassionate side, surprising a fan with an all-expense paid trip to watch the Neeraj Chopra Classic, to be held in Bengaluru next week.
Neeraj Chopra's streak of top-two finishes at events continued as he secured the second spot with the best throw of 85.01 m during the competition.
'I try to stay calm on the day of my event. I don't think too much about it. I just focus on giving my 100%. I try to stay relaxed, eat good food, and rest well.'
'Demand to confer the Bharat Ratna on Nitishji is to sideline him in politics and force him to retire from politics.'
the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 is set to showcase a world-class line-up of elite javelin throwers from across the globe -- Thomas Rohler (Germany), Julius Yego (Kenya), Curtis Thompson (USA) Martin Konecny (Czech Republic), Luiz Mauricio Da Silva (Brazil), Rumesh Pathirage (Sri Lanka), Cyprian Mrzygod (Poland).
Vishal Jethwa comes to Rediff office, and talks about his Homebound journey, Martin Scorsese, his friendship with Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor, and his love for singing.
Neeraj Chopra's much-anticipated showdown with Pakistan's Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem at the Diamond League Meeting in Silesia, Poland, on August 16 will not take place
'I didn't expect such a crowd and support in the first season.'
Ahead of the Neeraj Chopra (NC) Classic in Bengaluru, two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra expressed his emotions for the tournament where he said that the national flag has to fly higher on its own soil.
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