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Stalin says political change will end NEET soon; to boycott guv's I-Day party

Stalin says political change will end NEET soon; to boycott guv's I-Day party

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Stalin claimed that in a few months political change will take place and then the NEET barriers will come crashing down.

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources.

Ex-SC judge handed charge to amend IOA constitution

Ex-SC judge handed charge to amend IOA constitution

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The IOA elections were due in December last year but could not be held due to amendments in the poll process.

'He was one of India's greatest sporting icons'

'He was one of India's greatest sporting icons'

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Tributes pour in for Hockey great Balbir Singh Sr.

How India plans to prepare medal winners for 2024, 2028 Olympics

How India plans to prepare medal winners for 2024, 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Sunday said the government will launch a 'Khelo India' programme at a cost of Rs 1,756 crore for the period 2017-18 to 2019-20.

Asiad: Look who is giving the athletes a pat on their back!

Asiad: Look who is giving the athletes a pat on their back!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

The Union Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that the Indian contingent was performing well in the ongoing Incheon Asian Games and hoped the athletes would win more medals for the country.

Todd Faulds named HIL's Director Competitions

Todd Faulds named HIL's Director Competitions

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Hockey India League (HIL), on Wednesday, appointed Todd Faulds as its Director Competitions for the second edition of the League, which is scheduled to be held from January 23 to February 23 next year.

'Indian women's cricketers will inspire millions of young women to take up sports'

'Indian women's cricketers will inspire millions of young women to take up sports'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Thursday felicitated the Indian women's cricket team for its spectacular performance in the ICC World Cup, saying this will inspire the country's youth to take up sports as a career option.

'India can't have sporting ties with terrorism-sponsoring Pakistan'

'India can't have sporting ties with terrorism-sponsoring Pakistan'

Rediff.com3 May 2017

'Terrorism and sports can't go along and Pakistan should understand that'

Will Brands Warm Up To Captain Rohit?

Will Brands Warm Up To Captain Rohit?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

The studies that put Virat Kohli as the top brand now do not have Rohit Sharma in the Top 10. That will change quickly if he delivers the T20 World Cup next year or the ODI championship the year after.

After criticism, Haryana govt withdraws decision to take share of athletes' earnings

After criticism, Haryana govt withdraws decision to take share of athletes' earnings

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Haryana government has directed sportspersons employed with it to deposit one-third of their earnings from commercial and professional commitments to the state sports council

Nita Ambani made member of IOC's prestigious Olympic Channel

Nita Ambani made member of IOC's prestigious Olympic Channel

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

India's first woman International Olympic Committee member Nita Ambani has made it to two important commissions of the global sports governing body, including the prestigious Olympic channel.

WATCH: Sachin Tendulkar's Independence Day message

WATCH: Sachin Tendulkar's Independence Day message

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The Virat Kohl-led Indian cricket team shared a video message from the West Indies while other top sportspersons like MC Mary Kom, Sushil Kumar, Saina Nehwal and Sakshi Malik, as well as Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, greeted the fellow citizens through Twitter.

Sports Shorts: Harmanpreet Singh named Asian Player of the Year

Sports Shorts: Harmanpreet Singh named Asian Player of the Year

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The way Dilip came to the porch to receive Lata, you would never have guessed something was amiss between the two. Raju Bharatan's many wonderful insights into Dilip Kumar's life.

Sports minister trying to hold IOA elections before Winter Games

Sports minister trying to hold IOA elections before Winter Games

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Terming the IOA-IOC saga as a turning point, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Jitendra Singh said the entire episode is a blessing in disguise for Indian sport.

Rathore: 'Corporates are ready to invest in sports but...'

Rathore: 'Corporates are ready to invest in sports but...'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore says the corporate sector is very much willing to support development of sports and athletes in India but it needs to be given the assurance that the money is going in right hands.

Maneka's remark on Varun dredges up memories about Sanjay Gandhi

Maneka's remark on Varun dredges up memories about Sanjay Gandhi

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

When Union Minister Maneka Gandhi sought to project her son Varun as a possible future chief minister of Uttar Pradesh last Sunday, it was widely seen as an attempt to claim Sanjay Gandhi's legacy. Anita Katyal reports

STAR unifies branding for sports

STAR unifies branding for sports

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

The company changes the names of its many sports channels, such as the acquired ESPN and dedicated Star Cricket, to Star Sports 1-4, that will bear out its multifarious sports strategy.

The legend who inspired 3 Idiots

The legend who inspired 3 Idiots

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Magsaysay Award winner Sonam Wangchuk speaks to Claude Arpi about his journey, his fights, his hopes and how he became an inspiration for the Bollywood blockbuster.

Meet the new faces in Modi's council of ministers

Meet the new faces in Modi's council of ministers

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Rediff.com gives you a look at newbies in the Council of Ministers

US Surgeon General Vivek H Murthy, India Abroad Person of the Year 2014

US Surgeon General Vivek H Murthy, India Abroad Person of the Year 2014

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

The India Abroad Person of the Year Awards, held at the National Museum of the American Indian in New York City on Friday June 12, honored 14 achievers in seven categories.

The Indian solider and his struggle with change

The Indian solider and his struggle with change

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

The average Indian soldier remains as hardy as before but he is certainly confused with the pace of change occurring all around him. It is here that the leaders -- the officers -- will have to adapt themselves to the new reality, says Nikhil Gokhale

'Live from the heart. Dil Se'

'Live from the heart. Dil Se'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

'Love yourselves. Embrace all that this life has in store for you, let your heart be as deep as the deepest ocean and as wide as the farthest horizon.' Beautiful words from Shah Rukh Khan.

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