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Trainer aircraft crashes in MP, pilot killed

Trainer aircraft crashes in MP, pilot killed

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The aircraft crashed 3 km away from Chorhatta airstrip after hitting the dome of a temple and a tree while on a training sortie, said Chorhatta police station in-charge J P Patel.

Saina backs PV Sindhu's game-changing training move

Saina backs PV Sindhu's game-changing training move

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Saina offered her support to PV Sindhu's decision to seek a change in her training approach.

What Is Akshay Kumar Apologising For?

What Is Akshay Kumar Apologising For?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Akshay Kumar apologised to his fans for featuring in an advertising campaign for a paan masala brand and said he was withdrawing his association.

'Low on confidence' Sindhu seeks Padukone's help

'Low on confidence' Sindhu seeks Padukone's help

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

P V Sindhu sought the help of the legendary Prakash Padukone and trained at his academy in Bengaluru last week.

Sudha Murty, Shankar Mahadevan in NCERT panel to develop new textbooks

Sudha Murty, Shankar Mahadevan in NCERT panel to develop new textbooks

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The 19-member National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee (NSTC) will be headed by National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) chancellor MC Pant and develop textbooks for classes 3 to 12.

Unfazed Sen defeats Carraggi; Ashwini-Crasto lose

Unfazed Sen defeats Carraggi; Ashwini-Crasto lose

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Lakshya Sen shrugged off the cancellation of his opening match win and defeated Julien Carraggi of Belgium in straight games

'Vimal Sir made me believe I can be number one'

'Vimal Sir made me believe I can be number one'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

World Badminton Championships silver medallist Saina Nehwal feels her decision to shift base to Bangalore and train under Vimal Kumar turned out to be a masterstroke.

What Sindhu needs to do to win medal in Tokyo Olympics

What Sindhu needs to do to win medal in Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

World champion P V Sindhu remains India's best Olympic medal prospect but she has to give more attention to her recovery process between matches to achieve the feat at the Tokyo Olympic Games, said former India badminton coach Vimal Kumar.

'Saina drew inspiration from her relationship with Kashyap'

'Saina drew inspiration from her relationship with Kashyap'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Former national badminton coach Vimal Kumar lauded Saina Nehwal for not letting her relationship with fellow shuttler Parupalli Kashyap affect her game.

Prannoy, Sen to lead India's defence in Thomas Cup

Prannoy, Sen to lead India's defence in Thomas Cup

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Sindhu pulls out of Uber Cup

Did late night match affect Saina's performance?

Did late night match affect Saina's performance?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Lack of adequate time to recover after a late night match affected Saina Nehwal's performance in the semi-finals, feels her coach Vimal Kumar, who called for perfect scheduling of matches in big ticket events such as World Championship and Olympics.

ASI begins survey of Bhojshala complex in MP; no curbs on puja, namaaz

ASI begins survey of Bhojshala complex in MP; no curbs on puja, namaaz

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The ASI team, comprising more than a dozen members, reached the complex in the morning.

After winning China Open, Saina set sights on Dubai Super Series

After winning China Open, Saina set sights on Dubai Super Series

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Upbeat over winning the China Open and moving up to the fourth spot in the latest BWF rankings, star shuttler Saina Nehwal says she is working on becoming the best in the world.

'Australian Open victory should spur Saina's prep for Olympics'

'Australian Open victory should spur Saina's prep for Olympics'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Saina Nehwal's personal coach Vimal Kumar is happy that the newly crowned Australian Open Super Series champion "attacked well" and displayed more determination during her hard-earned win over China's Sun Yu.

Is This Right Time To Buy A Home?

Is This Right Time To Buy A Home?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

For those looking for more affordable options, purchasing an under-construction property could be a smart move, as these generally cost less than ready-to-move-in properties.

Taj Mahal vacated after hoax bomb call; caller detained

Taj Mahal vacated after hoax bomb call; caller detained

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

The hoax call has been traced to Firozabad in Uttar Pradesh, another officer said.

BAI flayed for ignoring experienced players

BAI flayed for ignoring experienced players

Rediff.com22 May 2006

Outgoing coach Vimal Kumar criticized the BAI for giving preference to youngsters at the expense of experience.

Shuttlers slammed for complacency

Shuttlers slammed for complacency

Rediff.com3 Jun 2004

India's chief badminton coach Vimal Kumar says the country's top players lack commitment.

Saina to donate Rs 2 lakh to Chennai flood victims

Saina to donate Rs 2 lakh to Chennai flood victims

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Star shuttler Saina Nehwal will donate Rs 2 lakh for the people affected by the heavy rains and flood in Tamil Nadu.

'I'm The Surprise Package Of Housefull 5'

'I'm The Surprise Package Of Housefull 5'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

'The Zomato delivery guy wants to click a picture with you.' 'My car has gone for servicing so I ended up going in rickshaws and they recognise me from ads.' 'When I'm walking my dog, people stop by and say, "Oh, we loved you in Bigg Boss.' 'I was shooting for Housefull in a village and there, people were coming over and clicking pictures with me.'

Badminton: India women's team assured of historic medal; men lose in quarters

Badminton: India women's team assured of historic medal; men lose in quarters

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

India's women shuttlers assured themselves of a maiden Badminton Asia Team Championships medal by cruising to a 3-0 win over Hong Kong in the quarter-finals.

Lakshya Sen working his way back into top-10; looks to seal Paris berth

Lakshya Sen working his way back into top-10; looks to seal Paris berth

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Lakshya Sen is aware that his Olympic qualification is still in choppy waters but said he has been working on his "variations" and "deceptions" during the off-season to regain his world's top-10 position and seal his Paris Games berth.

Jwala, Diju among 5 Indians for Olympics badminton

Jwala, Diju among 5 Indians for Olympics badminton

Rediff.com3 May 2012

Parupalli Kashyap's participation in the men's singles and Jwala Gutta's entry in the women's and mixed doubles at the London Olympics badminton event were confirmed after the world rankings were issued on Thursday.

Ranji: Badoni hits century; Saxena destroys Bengal

Ranji: Badoni hits century; Saxena destroys Bengal

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Roundup of Ranji Trophy matched played on Sunday

A tiger resides in 'slight man' Tendulkar: Hayden

A tiger resides in 'slight man' Tendulkar: Hayden

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Sachin Tendulkar's size never matched his status, writes former Australia batsman Mathew Hayden, in the book 'Sachin - Cricketer of the Century'.

We hope to play good badminton in Olympics: Jwala

We hope to play good badminton in Olympics: Jwala

Rediff.com28 Apr 2012

Jwala Gutta will become the first Indian to qualify for two events -- mixed and women's doubles -- in the Olympics when the World rankings are out next week and the doubles specialist said she was delighted and hoped to bring laurels to the country at the London Games.

Indian women clinch historic gold in Badminton Asia Team Championships

Indian women clinch historic gold in Badminton Asia Team Championships

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Indian women beat Thailand 3-2 in final, clinch historic gold in Badminton Asia Team Championships

What next for Saina after missing out on Olympics...

What next for Saina after missing out on Olympics...

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Former India badminton coach Vimal Kumar reckons a tough journey awaits Saina Nehwal, who will need to target specific tournaments to prolong her career after the COVID-19 pandemic shattered her Tokyo Olympics dreams.

Bihar: Naxals attack police station, kill 4 cops

Bihar: Naxals attack police station, kill 4 cops

Rediff.com13 Apr 2008

At least five persons, including four policemen, were killed and three injured on Sunday evening when cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist attacked the police station at Jajha railway station in Bihar's Munger district. The Maoists looted the entire stock of arms and ammunition from the police station. Top district officials as well as railway officials had rushed to the spot.

BAI president's ouster demanded

BAI president's ouster demanded

Rediff.com16 May 2007

Former India players and parents of rebel trio Chetan Anand, Jwala Guttu and Shruti Kurien said V K Verma has neither badminton expertise, nor administrative ability or commitment to justify his position as president.

Maoists blow up rail tracks in Bihar

Maoists blow up rail tracks in Bihar

Rediff.com27 May 2008

Superintendent of Railway Police (Jamalpur) Vimal Kumar on Tuesday said over 100 ultras detonated dynamites to damage a stretch of track in both up and down lines near the outer signal on Monday night. Rail traffic was disrupted for several hours in the Jamalpur-Malda section because of the explosion, he added.

Popat pulls out of Sudirman Cup

Popat pulls out of Sudirman Cup

Rediff.com4 May 2005

The national women's champion is suffering from acute positional vertigo, which relates to giddiness.

Time for Lakshya Sen to work on his variations

Time for Lakshya Sen to work on his variations

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Lakshya Sen has been in incredible form in the last six months.

Badminton great Padukone recovering from COVID-19

Badminton great Padukone recovering from COVID-19

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Legendary Indian badminton player Prakash Padukone has tested positive for COVID-19 and is recovering from the infection at a hospital in Bengaluru.

'Being runners up in three events this year was not very encouraging'

'Being runners up in three events this year was not very encouraging'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Saina Nehwal feels the year going by is one of the best of her career but rued that a series of injuries affected her chances of winning more titles.

Sharad Shetty case: Death for four

Sharad Shetty case: Death for four

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

Gopichand appointed national badminton coach

Gopichand appointed national badminton coach

Rediff.com31 May 2006

The former All England champion will be in charge of the team till the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

Gopichand set for top post

Gopichand set for top post

Rediff.com30 May 2006

The former All England Badminton champion is set to take over as India's chief badminton coach for a four-year period.

Foreign participation will enhance competition

Foreign participation will enhance competition

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

Chief badminton national coach U Vimal Kumar has said the move would enhance competitive levels and keep players on their toes.