News for '-hope-india'

Ganguly hopes India can maintain winning ways

Ganguly hopes India can maintain winning ways

Rediff.com13 Jan 2003

The India captain believes the series was a lot closer than it appeared when New Zealand took a 4-0 lead.

Ladakh standoff: China hopes for a solution in March 11 talks

Ladakh standoff: China hopes for a solution in March 11 talks

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

'We hope this round of meeting, on the basis of previous meetings, can move forward, further enlarge consensus, narrow differences and work for a solution that is acceptable to both parties,' the spokesperson said in updated comments posted on the ministry's website.

Indian Ocean rim group hopes India can revive regional body

Indian Ocean rim group hopes India can revive regional body

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

The Indian Ocean group hoped to reconnect the old linkages but it has not been easy to do so due to large difference in the economic development of member countries. Shubha Singh reports.

US hopes India sees the benefits of N-deal

US hopes India sees the benefits of N-deal

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

Seeking early conclusion of the nuclear agreement with India, the United States has said that the Washington will continue to work with New Delhi to pave the way for civilian nuclear initiative happen.

'Footballers from world over in Maidaan'

'Footballers from world over in Maidaan'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

'We have invited footballers from all across the world to come and play in our matches for Maidaan: Japan, South Korea, France, Thailand...'

US now hopes India will vote more with it at UN

US now hopes India will vote more with it at UN

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

In an interaction that followed his keynote speech at a conference on US-India Relations, Barack Obama administration's point man for South Asia, Robert Blake was asked how he saw the Indo-US partnership playing out in the UN Security Council in the wake of the US endorsement.

Crossing The World's Most Dramatic Border

Crossing The World's Most Dramatic Border

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Today, the two countries, ruthlessly divided by the Radcliffe line that pierced their very heart, grapple with the political challenges of the present. Yet, when friendships develop there are no borders, observes Payal Singh Mohanka.

WTC final: Jamieson, Conway put New Zealand in charge

WTC final: Jamieson, Conway put New Zealand in charge

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Kyle Jamieson wrecked India with the ball and opener Devon Conway compiled a half-century to put New Zealand in a commanding position in the final of the inaugural ICC World Test Championship in Southampton on Sunday.

Sindhu among favourites to win gold: Gopichand

Sindhu among favourites to win gold: Gopichand

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Pullela Gopichand expects Indian athletes to claim an unparalleled double digit medal haul at the Olympics

'I hope India will win 10 medals, including 2 golds, in the next Olympics'

'I hope India will win 10 medals, including 2 golds, in the next Olympics'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

'My vision for India is a clean and corruption-free country. The youth need to be actively involved in politics and policy making. It is easy to complain but tough to make a positive difference,' says former Indian hockey captain Viren Rasquinha, COO, Olympic Gold Quest.

'Chinese side not agreeable': India, China disengagement talks fail

'Chinese side not agreeable': India, China disengagement talks fail

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

"The meeting thus did not result in resolution of the remaining areas," the Army said in a statement.

Should KL Rahul replace Shaw in playing XI?

Should KL Rahul replace Shaw in playing XI?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Sunil Gavaskar wants KL Rahul to open in place of an out-of-form Prithvi Shaw

Hazlewood goes past Thomson in wickets tally

Hazlewood goes past Thomson in wickets tally

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

With the wickets of Wriddhiman Saha and Ravichandran Ashwin again in a single over, Hazlewood became the 18th Australian bowler to reach 200 Test scalps.

India retain No. 2 ranking after epic SCG draw

India retain No. 2 ranking after epic SCG draw

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

India are marginally ahead of third-placed New Zealand in the WTC points tally.

Jaishankar, Wang Yi discuss Ladakh border row

Jaishankar, Wang Yi discuss Ladakh border row

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

External affairs minister S Jaishankar has told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi that the two sides should work for an early resolution of the remaining issues along the LAC in eastern Ladakh to restore peace and tranquility in the border areas as this has been an essential basis for progress in Sino-India ties.

'Current situation in Afghanistan is scary for women'

'Current situation in Afghanistan is scary for women'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

'India should play the role of a good neighbour, a mediator. and they should stand beside the people of Afghanistan. As a woman, as a human being, I will advise the Indian government to play the role of a peacemaker'

Keep border issue at 'appropriate position': China to India

Keep border issue at 'appropriate position': China to India

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said this at his media briefing as he parried questions on India's assertion that consensus reached by the leaders on maintaining peace along the border cannot be swept under the carpet.

PIX: India bat through final day to snatch draw at SCG

PIX: India bat through final day to snatch draw at SCG

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Vihari, clearly hampered having pulled up clutching his hamstring after running for a single before tea, scored at a rate that made Pujara look like a limited overs slogger.

'New era in India-Pakistan relations could beckon'

'New era in India-Pakistan relations could beckon'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

'If there is a background of some kind of mutual understanding on how the dialogue process might develop in a mutually satisfactory manner...' 'If this understanding impacts positively on the ground situation...' 'As of now this is a heroic assumption. But it does not have to remain such.'

Maintaining peak fitness challenging for athletes post lockdown

Maintaining peak fitness challenging for athletes post lockdown

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Viren Rasquinha, who is the CEO of Olympic Gold Quest, stressed on the importance of sports psychologists for athletes in the run-up to the Tokyo Olympics, which has been postponed to next year.

'High on power and ego': Sonia slams Bihar govt

'High on power and ego': Sonia slams Bihar govt

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The Congress chief added that the governments of Delhi and Bihar are 'captive governments' -- demonetisation, lockout, trade-off, economic bandit, farm-barn captive, bread-employment detention.

China says frontline troops taking effective measures to disengage

China says frontline troops taking effective measures to disengage

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

"We hope the Indian side will move towards China and through concrete actions implement the consensus and continue the close communication through military and diplomatic channels to jointly push for the de-escalation on the border region," Zhao said.

Taliban-run Afghanistan: Does India have a role?

Taliban-run Afghanistan: Does India have a role?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

New Delhi should resist any temptation to act as spoiler and instead should cooperate with its SCO partners in reaching a regional consensus behind the formation of an interim government in Kabul, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Shami set to miss remainder of Test series with fracture

Shami set to miss remainder of Test series with fracture

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

India pace bowler Mohammed Shami's participation in the remainder of the Test series against Australia was thrown into doubt on Saturday, with captain Virat Kohli revealing that he is unable to even lift his hands.

Kohli's absence will leave hole in India batting: Hazlewood

Kohli's absence will leave hole in India batting: Hazlewood

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

'It's going to be different. It's a lot different wicket with the pink ball than Melbourne, so it is going to be a fresh start for both batters and bowlers.'

RA&W behind Nepal PM's decision to dissolve parliament?

RA&W behind Nepal PM's decision to dissolve parliament?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Did Oli turn to India when he realised that China was backing unity of the Nepal Communist Party rather than the government led by his faction?

Mr Xi, what have you gained in Ladakh?

Mr Xi, what have you gained in Ladakh?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'Why did your generals try to grab a few square kilometres of Indian territory in Ladakh?' 'And what happened to the hard work that you and Prime Minister Modi put into the Wuhan and Mamallapuram meets?' Claude Arpi writes a letter to Xi Jinping, China's self-styled supreme leader, who turns 68 today, June 15.

India's ban on apps not beneficial to anyone: China

India's ban on apps not beneficial to anyone: China

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

India on Wednesday banned 118 more mobile apps with Chinese links, including the popular game PUBG, citing data privacy concerns and a threat to national security, taking the total count of Chinese-linked mobile apps banned by New Delhi to 224.

China says 'presently' it hasn't detained any Indian soldier

China says 'presently' it hasn't detained any Indian soldier

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

"As far as I know, China presently has not detained any Indian personnel," Chinese foreign ministry spokesman told a media briefing in Beijing while answering questions on the tense standoff between the Indian and Chinese troops at the Galwan Valley.

Situation along LAC is stable, improving: China

Situation along LAC is stable, improving: China

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

China on Thursday said Chinese and Indian troops have taken "effective measures" to disengage at the Galwan Valley and other areas along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh and the situation is "stable and improving," days after the two sides agreed on an expeditious withdrawal of soldiers from all the standoff points.

Border not yet demarcated, there will always be problems: China

Border not yet demarcated, there will always be problems: China

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Instead of "the dragon and the elephant compete with each other", "the dragon and the elephant dance together, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.

After violent clash, China claims sovereignty over Galwan Valley

After violent clash, China claims sovereignty over Galwan Valley

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

While the de-escalation process was underway, a violent face-off took place on Monday night between Indian and Chinese troops leading to the death of 20 Indian soldiers.

Post border clashes, China says troops committed to peace

Post border clashes, China says troops committed to peace

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Answering questions on the clashes near Naku La Pass in the Sikkim sector which resulted in injuries to both sides, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said that the most pressing issue for the world at present is the fight against the coronavirus.

PIX: Fans pray for India's win against New Zealand

PIX: Fans pray for India's win against New Zealand

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Fans offered prayers at 'Sangam' in Varanasi and also laid a 'chaadar' at the dargah

Would be devastating if India don't tour Australia: Labuschagne

Would be devastating if India don't tour Australia: Labuschagne

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Australia's batting sensation Marnus Labuschagne on Monday said he and his team would be "pretty devastated" if India don't tour Down Under later this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. India's tour of Australia will begin with a T20I tri-series in October and is scheduled to end with a four-match Test series in December. The speculation on the tour is because of the travel restrictions currently in place and the uncertainty surrounding how long it would take to control the pandemic.

Trump's visit: What the Congress wants to know

Trump's visit: What the Congress wants to know

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala wondered why Prime Minister Modi was 'silent' on his 'India First' policy as President Trump talked of 'America First'.

Kuldeep shines but South Africa 'A' fight back on Day 3

Kuldeep shines but South Africa 'A' fight back on Day 3

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Skipper Aiden Markram and all-rounder Wiaan Mulder hit superb hundreds as South Africa 'A' fought their way to 400 all out against India 'A' on day three of the second unofficial Test, in Mysuru, on Thursday.

CWG Federation responds to Batra's 'waste of time' remark

CWG Federation responds to Batra's 'waste of time' remark

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The IOA chief had earlier called for an Indian boycott of the 2022 CWG in Birmingham over the axing of shooting from the Games programme due to logistical issues.

Smith, Warner make Australia stronger but Kohli will be up for it: Waugh

Smith, Warner make Australia stronger but Kohli will be up for it: Waugh

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

On the upcoming ODI series in India, Steve Waugh feels the home team starts favourites despite Australia winning the five-match series 12 months ago.