Manu Shankar

'Gold in hockey has given new life to the sport'

Impressed with the hockey team's showing at the recently-concluded Asian Games, Sports Minister Sarbanada Sonowal said the gold medal triumph could act as a "trigger" for more good things to come.

Asiad discus throw champ Punia laments lack of recognition, eyes Olympic gold

Putting behind a controversial past and bringing home an Asian Games gold medal is no mean feat. Discus thrower Seema Punia says, despite lack of government recognition, gold was all she dreamed of at the recently-concluded continental games in Incheon.

Hello Moto: The new Moto G is a safe bet

A bigger screen, improved camera and speakers are the USP of the new Moto G. But it's not a phone that would make you jump up and run for the phone, but it's a safe bet, says Manu Shankar

After Asian Games success, Myneni hoping to break into ATP top 100

After winning the Asian Games mixed doubles gold, Indian tennis' newest star sets sights on breaking into the top 100.

Yogeshwar semi-final was best come-from-behind win I've seen: Sushil Kumar

Terming Yogeshwar Dutt's historic gold at the Asian Games as an "exceptional achievement", seasoned campaigner Sushil Kumar said the country's wrestlers have done justice to the sport by improving their medal count at the Asian Games. He was particularly impressed with Yogeshwar's semi-final performance against China's Katai Yerlanbieke at the Incheon Games. Yogeshwar Dutt's historic gold at the Asian Games as a "exceptional achievement", seasoned campaigner Sushil Kumar said that wrestlers have done justice to the sport by improving their medal count from the sport.

In ISL, Del Piero looking to understand more about India

It's not every day that a European star comes to India to play in a football league. That's why when Alessandro Del Piero turns up to be a part of the Indian Super League it's reason to celebrate.

In ISL, Del Piero looking to understand more about India

Arvind Kejriwal is a dictator, says AAP rebel MLA Binny

'It is your government and you are running away from the people. Women's security is a big issue and one shouldn't delay in taking action.' Allegations fly against the Delhi chief minister, as the split in the Aam Aadmi Party widens. Manu Shankar reports from New Delhi.

Bedi, Azad blast proxy system after losing DDCA polls

Former India cricketers Bishan Singh Bedi and Kirti Azad slammed the proxy voting system in the Delhi and District Cricket Association polls, saying it proved to be a major factor in their defeat.

Bansal panel trounces Bedi faction in DDCA elections

Sneh Prakash Bansal and his panel, as expected, cruised to a landslide victory over former India skipper Bishan Singh Bedi and his team in the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association polls on Tuesday. Bansal defeated the spin wizard in the contest for the DDCA president's post by a whopping 70 percent margin.

Sports minister trying to hold IOA elections before Winter Games

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.

A matchbox house where Madiba dreamt of an equal South Africa

Rediff.com's Manu Shankar had the privilege to visit the Mandela House in 2010. He recollects his experience.

'Dhyan Chand deserved Bharat Ratna more than Sachin'

JD(U) leader Shivanand Tiwari tells Rediff.com's Manu Shankar that hockey legend Dhyan Chand was more deserving of the Bharat Ratna than Sachin Tendulkar because he played without monetary gains and also suggested that the award be scrapped.