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From British child to India's trusted voice: Mark Tully

From British child to India's trusted voice: Mark Tully

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Mark Tully, the renowned journalist, author, and Indophile, has passed away at the age of 90. He spent a lifetime in India as a journalist, mingling with its people and telling their stories.

Should India drop this all-rounder for Birmingham Test?

Should India drop this all-rounder for Birmingham Test?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Ahead of the 2nd Test starting on Wednesday, July 2, former Australian cricketer Brad Haddin had some advice for Gill, as the visitors look to level the five-match Test series.

CWG 2030 twist? Sift Kaur hints at shooting comeback

CWG 2030 twist? Sift Kaur hints at shooting comeback

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Olympian Sift Kaur Samra is confident that shooting will be included as a discipline when India hosts the Commonwealth Games in 2030 and will significantly add to the country's overall medal tally.

UK unveils stricter road safety norms named after Indian-origin boy

UK unveils stricter road safety norms named after Indian-origin boy

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

The UK government has announced a new road safety strategy, including 'Dev's Law' named after an Indian-origin boy killed in a road accident, to reduce deaths and serious injuries on British roads.

Star Indian discus thrower banned for doping offence

Star Indian discus thrower banned for doping offence

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Seema Punia gets 16-month ban for failing dope test

Harbhajan's Surprise Handshake With Pakistan's Dahani

Harbhajan's Surprise Handshake With Pakistan's Dahani

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Harbhajan Singh was seen shaking hands with Pakistan pacer Shahnawaz Dahani during the Abu Dhabi T10 League in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

The New Study Abroad Hotspot For Indian Students...

The New Study Abroad Hotspot For Indian Students...

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

MEA data show that the number of Indian students in the UAE in 2025 was 253,832, just behind the United States with 255,447 students, and Canada being on top at 427,085.

Amorim rues misfortune after Villa sink Manchester United

Amorim rues misfortune after Villa sink Manchester United

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

'We did a very good job that no one is going to remember tomorrow, because what matters is the result.'

2030 CWG: Vadodara could host cricket matches

2030 CWG: Vadodara could host cricket matches

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Ahmedabad's neighbouring city of Vadodara could be in contention to co-host cricket matches during the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

WFI's new selection policy: Presence at National camp mandatory

WFI's new selection policy: Presence at National camp mandatory

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

The Wrestling Federation of India unveiled a new selection policy that makes attendance at national camps mandatory to be eligible for national selection, bars wrestlers from training independently and mandates Olympic Games quota-winning athletes to appear in a final one-bout selection trial.

Emergency turbine activates mid-air on Air India flight to UK

Emergency turbine activates mid-air on Air India flight to UK

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner experienced an uncommanded deployment of its Ram Air Turbine (RAT) shortly before landing. The DGCA is investigating the incident, raising safety concerns.

British man charged with racially aggravated rape of Sikh student

British man charged with racially aggravated rape of Sikh student

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

The West Midlands police said John Ashby, who is a white British man aged 32 from Stockland Green, was charged on Tuesday evening.

Jujitsu champ Rohini Kalam found dead at home

Jujitsu champ Rohini Kalam found dead at home

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

According to Roshni's statement to investigators, Rohini, who worked as a martial arts coach at a private school in Ashta, had been under work-related stress.

IPL auction: CSK buy Sarfaraz, Shaw picked by DC for Rs 75 lakh

IPL auction: CSK buy Sarfaraz, Shaw picked by DC for Rs 75 lakh

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Seasoned South African opener Quinton de Kock returned to his old base Mumbai Indians for a base price of Rs 1 crore.

Green to set off bidding war at IPL Auction

Green to set off bidding war at IPL Auction

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Pace bowling all-rounders always come at a premium and therefore, the troika of Green, Venkatesh Iyer and West Indies' Jason Holder, all coming at the highest base price of Rs 2 crore (US$220,000), are set to headline the bidding war.

India set to be confirmed as 2030 Commonwealth Games hosts!

India set to be confirmed as 2030 Commonwealth Games hosts!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

India's 2030 Commonwealth Games bid is set to be formally approved on Wednesday at the Commonwealth Sport's general assembly in Glasgow.

UK spies gave intel on Nijjar killing to Canada: Report

UK spies gave intel on Nijjar killing to Canada: Report

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

A new documentary claims British spy call intercepts helped Canadian authorities link India to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June 2023.

Big bucks for Green, Indians cash in at IPL 2026 Auction

Big bucks for Green, Indians cash in at IPL 2026 Auction

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction saw some foreign names earning big bucks, headlined by Aussie all-rounder Cameron Green

When Dhoni Flashed A Rare Smile

When Dhoni Flashed A Rare Smile

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

'Dhoni is a very cool captain. But he was also very happy and was enjoying that moment.'

Why UK police asked Team India players to stay indoors

Why UK police asked Team India players to stay indoors

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Indian cricketers asked to stay indoors after suspicious packet found in heart of Birmingham

Pakistan using terrorism as state policy against India since 1947: Report

Pakistan using terrorism as state policy against India since 1947: Report

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Records stretching back to 1947 suggest a consistent strategy by Pakistan's military and intelligence apparatus, the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), of using terrorism as a state policy against India.

Rishabh Pant Relaxes With Mum, Sis

Rishabh Pant Relaxes With Mum, Sis

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'The moments, the memories and the love.'

Europa League: McGinn seals Villa win; Giroud header gives Lille victory

Europa League: McGinn seals Villa win; Giroud header gives Lille victory

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

In Lille, substitute Olivier Giroud turned the game on its head in the 80th minute.

'Our attack is superior': Can England survive at Lord's?

'Our attack is superior': Can England survive at Lord's?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Azharuddin also highlighted the expected positive impact of Jasprit Bumrah's return, stating that India's bowling attack is currently superior to England's.

SEE: 'We definitely want to win this Test and the series'

SEE: 'We definitely want to win this Test and the series'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Intent-driven Shubman Gill shines on Day 1 in Birmingham

Another massive blow for Team India ahead of 4th Test

Another massive blow for Team India ahead of 4th Test

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Reddy took Thakur's place in Birmingham after the first Test

India Rewrite Test History at Edgbaston!

India Rewrite Test History at Edgbaston!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

On Saturday, Indian captain Shubman Gill concluded a record-breaking Birmingham Test against England with breathtaking knocks of 269 and 161 across both innings, making him the batter with the second-highest aggregate of runs in a Test match.

John Jameson: Bombay's English Cricketer

John Jameson: Bombay's English Cricketer

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

'I'm proud of my Indian connection. Why shouldn't I be?'

6 Reasons Why India Thrashed England

6 Reasons Why India Thrashed England

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Gill's magnificence. Siraj and Akash's brilliance. Jadeja's class. Jaiswal and Rahul's success. Stokes' toss blunder. Root's failures.

WCL 2025: India boycott semifinal against Pakistan!

WCL 2025: India boycott semifinal against Pakistan!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

India have refused to play against arch-rivals Pakistan in the semifinals of the World Championship of Legends in Birmingham on Thursday, citing the nation's stand against any bilateral sporting ties with the neighbouring country after the gruesome Pahalagam terror attack.

Bumrah hits the nets amid selection uncertainty

Bumrah hits the nets amid selection uncertainty

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Amid speculations surrounding his participation in the second Test against England in Birmingham, India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah returned to the nets on Saturday and rolled his arms for about 30 minutes.

Legends Applaud Jaiswal's Spark and Gill's Steel

Legends Applaud Jaiswal's Spark and Gill's Steel

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Jaiswal Blazes, Gill Leads: India's Young Guns Dominate Opening Day

Harry Brook smashes into record books

Harry Brook smashes into record books

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

On a tense Day 4 at The Oval, the England batter blazed his way to a 98-ball century, dragging his team back into the contest and into the history books.

Why India, England players are donning black armbands

Why India, England players are donning black armbands

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

India, England players wear black armbands to pay tribute to Wayne Larkins

Edgbaston, India's Toughest Test

Edgbaston, India's Toughest Test

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

India have never won a second Test after they lost the first Test in England.

Why India left out Jasprit Bumrah

Why India left out Jasprit Bumrah

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Jasprit Bumrah was rested from the second Test at Edgbaston, as part of his workload management.

Schedule for India's next tour of England unveiled

Schedule for India's next tour of England unveiled

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Indian men's team to play 5 T20s, 3ODIs in England in 2026; women to feature in 3 T20Is, one Test

'This Will Dent Vijay's Political Ambitions'

'This Will Dent Vijay's Political Ambitions'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

'When you don't care about the lives of the people who make you, who you are, then you don't deserve their support.'

'He is very close to getting a game'

'He is very close to getting a game'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'Nitish is our premium batting all-rounder at the moment. So I would say it's a very good chance to play this Test.'

Test Rankings: Brook goes top, Gill soars to No 6

Test Rankings: Brook goes top, Gill soars to No 6

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

England's right-handed batter Harry Brook has replaced his teammate Joe Root to reclaim the No. 1 Test batter's position in the world