News for 'world university games'

Pant & Pooran: A journey of resilience and redemption

Pant & Pooran: A journey of resilience and redemption

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Accidents were unfortunate but bright side is Rishabh and I are playing together: Pooran

The man behind Ishant Sharma's revival

The man behind Ishant Sharma's revival

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Steffan Jones, who got Ishant 'back to speed', is changing grammar of old-school coaching

Khel Khel Mein Review: Game Of Phones

Khel Khel Mein Review: Game Of Phones

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

The chemistry between the motley bunch of actors works in fits and starts but Akshay Kumar's gift of the gab, Taapsee's bumbling comedienne and Fardeen Khan's dry wit come out tops, notes Sukanya Verma.

Spot Varun Chakravarthy In This Film!

Spot Varun Chakravarthy In This Film!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

His last stint with the Indian team in the UAE, during the 2021 T20 World Cup, was one to forget, but four years later, he has redeemed himself to become an invaluable asset for the Indian cricket team.

Why I Love Warren Buffet. It's Not What You Think

Why I Love Warren Buffet. It's Not What You Think

Rediff.com12 May 2025

'He has been one of the clearest thinkers in the history of business.'

'This is the Universe Boss, and I'm back on the pitch!'

'This is the Universe Boss, and I'm back on the pitch!'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Chris Gayle, the dynamic former West Indian batter will captain Telangana Tigers in the first edition of the inaugural edition of the much-anticipated Indian Veteran Premier League (IVPL).

'When You Win The Birth Lottery!'

'When You Win The Birth Lottery!'

Rediff.com13 May 2025

'I always knew that the only thing that mattered to her was genuinely our health, happiness and welfare.' 'We never heard the 'Log kya kahenge? narrative.'

Meet the accidental shooter who beat China's best!

Meet the accidental shooter who beat China's best!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Samra was juggling between her MBBS studies at the GGS Medical College (in Faridkot) and shooting but ultimately decided to change her course.

Will Kalki 2898 AD Be A Game-Changer?

Will Kalki 2898 AD Be A Game-Changer?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

The Kalki Universe might just take off, but it will still owe its gee-whizery to Hollywood movies, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Sprinter Dutee Chand brings India more honour

Sprinter Dutee Chand brings India more honour

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Becomes first Indian to bag a gold medal at the World University Games

'This is unbelievable phase for Indian sports'

'This is unbelievable phase for Indian sports'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

Athletes lauded for their performances on National Sports Day

Empuraan Review: Return Of The King

Empuraan Review: Return Of The King

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

L2: Empuraan is an ambitious sequel that is bigger, bolder and timid in equal measure, observes Arjun Menon.

AFI adds 3 more athletes to Asian Games team

AFI adds 3 more athletes to Asian Games team

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Haryana's 3000m steeplechaser Priti Lamba was on Monday added to the Indian athletics team for the Hangzhou Asian Games

Pride Flag Invades World Cup Game

Pride Flag Invades World Cup Game

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

A spectator ran onto the playing field in the 51st minute of the match between Portugal and Uruguay at the Lusail stadium with a rainbow flag.

Olympic Champ Neeraj Chopra to kick off season in Doha

Olympic Champ Neeraj Chopra to kick off season in Doha

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Chopra to begin season with Doha Diamond League on May 10, Jena also to compete for his DL debut

Sports Ministry rejects Dutee, Harbhajan nominations

Sports Ministry rejects Dutee, Harbhajan nominations

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

India's sprint sensation Dutee Chand's nomination for Arjuna award and cricketer Harbhajan Singh's nomination for Khel Ratna award were rejected by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

Sarabjot battled extreme pain before Olympics bronze

Sarabjot battled extreme pain before Olympics bronze

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

There was a phase in Paris Olympic medallist Sarabjot Singh's career when he was not able to lift his pistol even once last year.

Saha RETIRES! Signs off after 28 glorious years

Saha RETIRES! Signs off after 28 glorious years

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

India wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha retires from all forms of cricket

2025's Biggest Releases Will Arrive On...

2025's Biggest Releases Will Arrive On...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

The biggest releases of 2025 will actually start arriving in theatres from the Independence Day weekend.

The F-Word Rules OTT This Week

The F-Word Rules OTT This Week

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Food, feminism, fights, father-son issues, famous rivalries, OTT is as loaded as it gets this week.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic survives scare; Alcaraz cruises

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic survives scare; Alcaraz cruises

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Novak Djokovic was seriously rattled early on by inspired American teenager Nishesh Basavareddy but rallied for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 victory on Monday.

Asian Games cricket gold fuels Olympic ambitions

Asian Games cricket gold fuels Olympic ambitions

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Unlike Asia's other populous giant China, India have never made much of a splash at the Olympics, their seven-medal haul at the Tokyo Games a record for the nation. Adding cricket to the Olympic programme -- as is expected for the 2028 Los Angeles Games -- could help boost the tally.

'Putin And Putin's Elite Hate America'

'Putin And Putin's Elite Hate America'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'Putin will not be bound by any kind of deal he would sign with the US.'

Olympics: Ecuador's Pintado blazes to 20km race walk win

Olympics: Ecuador's Pintado blazes to 20km race walk win

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

China's Yang Jiayu claimed gold in the women's 20km race walk at the Paris Olympics on Thursday.

99 And Seven Decimal Points

99 And Seven Decimal Points

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

'Does 99 percent guarantee character and capacity for an independent awareness of life or does it make you -- barring exceptions -- a compliant careerist beholden to governments and corporations?' 'What kind of political and social choices would such minds make?' asks Shyam G Menon.

Former World pole vault champion Barber dies at 29

Former World pole vault champion Barber dies at 29

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Shawn Barber, the Canadian record holder and 2015 World champion in pole vault, died of medical complications.

Harmanpreet to lead India for Asian Games

Harmanpreet to lead India for Asian Games

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Titas Sadhu named in India squad for Asian Games, Richa Ghosh returns

Can Neeraj, Sindhu Create History In Paris?

Can Neeraj, Sindhu Create History In Paris?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Another gold medal in Paris would further elevate Neeraj Chopra's status as the greatest ever athlete in the history of Indian sport.

The PT Teacher Behind Two WPL Stars

The PT Teacher Behind Two WPL Stars

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

'Today when I see them talking to people from different countries confidently, I realise that education does not come from classrooms alone but from life experiences too.'

China Open: Malvika stuns Paris Olympics medallist Tunjung

China Open: Malvika stuns Paris Olympics medallist Tunjung

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Malvika Bansod pulled off a sensational straight-game victory over Paris Olympics bronze medallist Gregoria Mariska Tanjong of Indonesia in the women's singles opening round.

Tendulkar: The new No 10 for Dallas Cowboys!

Tendulkar: The new No 10 for Dallas Cowboys!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Sachin Tendulkar was presented with a No 10 jersey by Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones during a special presentation at an NFL game in Houston. Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Aaron Parsons handed Tendulkar the jersey.

'Unacceptable!' India sees red over stapled Chinese visas

'Unacceptable!' India sees red over stapled Chinese visas

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

India on Thursday described as "unacceptable" China issuing stapled visas to some sportspersons from Arunachal Pradesh and asserted that it reserves the right to "suitably respond" to such actions.

Neeraj strikes another gold, beats Cheng of Taipei ahead of Asian Games showdown

Neeraj strikes another gold, beats Cheng of Taipei ahead of Asian Games showdown

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

Neeraj Chopra, on Sunday, won a gold in the Savo Games in Finland with an impressive performance, beating his Chinese Taipei rival Chao-Tsun Cheng as the duo warmed up for an Asian Games showdown.

Pole vault and hurdle stars to clash in 100m sprint

Pole vault and hurdle stars to clash in 100m sprint

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Mondo Duplantis and Karsten Warholm to compete in 100m sprint

'India, Poland connected by kabaddi': PM Modi

'India, Poland connected by kabaddi': PM Modi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Modi highlighted the role of sports in fostering bilateral relations and cultural exchange between India and Poland.

Meet India's rising stars of athletics

Meet India's rising stars of athletics

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Sanjivani Jadhav, one of the rising stars of Indian athletics, clinched the silver medal in the women's 10,000 metres at the 29th World University Games in Taipei City.

'Asian Games is a cash-burning project'

'Asian Games is a cash-burning project'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

With economic problems and job cuts, Hangzhou locals and people in other parts of China are not very pleased about hosting the Asian Games.

The Magical World Of Muzaffar Ali

The Magical World Of Muzaffar Ali

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'I somehow felt that Muzaffar Ali was in Aligarh to feel the pulse of the Muslim youth, especially in the darker and harsher times that India is passing through,' notes Mohammad Sajjad.

Asian Games: Historic GOLD for Indian equestrian team

Asian Games: Historic GOLD for Indian equestrian team

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

India claimed the team dressage gold in equestrian sport at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Tuesday, breaking a 41-year-old jinx at the continental event.

Chilled athletes embrace strategies to beat Paris heat

Chilled athletes embrace strategies to beat Paris heat

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

While most of his rivals prepared for the 50 kilometre race walk at the 2019 Doha world championships by warming up in full track suits in the 32 degrees Celsius heat, Evan Dunfee did the polar opposite.