'Modi is a visionary'

'We are on the world map. Every country is watching this event.'P Rajendran/Rediff.com speaks to members of the audience at Sunday's Howdy Modi event in Houston. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra......

The unbeatable force, in both war and peace

The National Defence Academy is currently celebrating its diamond jubilee. M P Anil Kumar, a former fighter pilot, graduated from the NDA in 1983. In this elegant tribute, he salutes the Academy......

'Disappointing': PT Usha comments on CWG 2026 debacle

IMAGE: While India would lose out on a lot of medals, Usha backed the idea of reduced cost and lower environmental impact. Photograph: PTI Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha feels the......

Cricket, hockey, shooting, badminton dropped from CWG

In a body blow to India's medal prospects in the Commonwealth Games, key sports such as hockey, badminton, wrestling, cricket and shooting have been dropped from the 2026 edition by host city......

2026 Commonwealth Games to have shooting; wrestling axed

IMAGE: India's Manu Bhaker won the gold medal in the women's 10m Air Pistol event at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia when shooting was last held. Photograph: Albert Perez/Getty......

'I am an auto driver, now I am also a tennis player'

Participants at the Indian Wheelchair Tennis Tour held in Chennai did not let adversity affect their outlook on life. A Ganesh Nadar presents some of their sunshine stories. Photographs: Sreeram......

Sports Shorts: Women hockey team in final of Asian Champions Trophy

IMAGE: India are sitting atop the table with nine points. Photograph: Hockey India/Twitter Defending champions India, on Thursday, breezed into the summit clash of the women's Asian Champions......