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Trump calls Modi a 'very tough cookie', 'great leader'

Trump calls Modi a 'very tough cookie', 'great leader'

Rediff.com5 days ago

Former US President Donald Trump lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a 'great leader' and 'tough guy' who has been in power for over 12 years, placing him alongside China's President Xi Jinping as leaders he admires for their power and ability to execute.

8 Things That Won't Disintegrate Even In Your Great, Great, Great Grandchild's Lifetime

8 Things That Won't Disintegrate Even In Your Great, Great, Great Grandchild's Lifetime

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Landfill sites are filling up faster than ever, raising concerns about where all our waste will go in the future. India alone produces more than 150,000 to 170,000 tonnes of household waste every day, with each person generating roughly 0.3 to 0.6 kilograms of rubbish daily, depending on the area and lifestyle, as per PIB.

'Great cricket fan': Lalit Modi on PM Modi's vision

'Great cricket fan': Lalit Modi on PM Modi's vision

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Former Indian Premier League chairman and cricket administrator Lalit Modi described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a 'great cricket fan' and said his interactions with the Prime Minister were largely centred around the development of cricket infrastructure in Ahmedabad.

The Great Grand Superhero Review: Heart Is Bigger Than Logic

The Great Grand Superhero Review: Heart Is Bigger Than Logic

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Jackie Shroff is winsome in a role that leans on his faded charm as veteran star, notes Mayur Sanap, and there is effortless warmth he brings to Jagdish that makes even the simplest moments land.

Great Nicobar project is not about defence but real estate: Rahul

Great Nicobar project is not about defence but real estate: Rahul

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the government's argument that the Great Nicobar Island Project is about defence and a trans-shipment port is a "lie", and alleged that it is actually about benefiting one businessman so that he can build hotels and casinos on India's most irreplaceable ecological land.

'Pressure doesn't affect him': Cricket greats marvel at Sooryavanshi

'Pressure doesn't affect him': Cricket greats marvel at Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Rajasthan Royals teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was showered with praise by modern day cricket big hitters after his stunning 97 off 29 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 Eliminator.

Saif Ali Khan: 'My Father Was A Class Apart'

Saif Ali Khan: 'My Father Was A Class Apart'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'It is a great honour for me if someone says, 'He is like his father.' But I fear I fall short.'

NBA Great Vlade Divac Hopes Basketball Gains Popularity In India

NBA Great Vlade Divac Hopes Basketball Gains Popularity In India

Rediff.com8 May 2026

NBA legend Vlade Divac expresses optimism about the growth of basketball in India, acknowledging cricket's dominance but highlighting the potential for Indian talent in the NBA.

The Super Fantastic Bollywood Quiz!

The Super Fantastic Bollywood Quiz!

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Why Welcome To The Jungle Is The 'Biggest Film' For Daler Mehndi

Why Welcome To The Jungle Is The 'Biggest Film' For Daler Mehndi

Rediff.com1 days ago

'Sab dost hai lekin jab acting ka time aaya to bahut ghabrahat ho rahi thi.'

Joe Root's Historic Milestone: Second To Reach 14,000 Test Runs

Joe Root's Historic Milestone: Second To Reach 14,000 Test Runs

Rediff.com4 days ago

Joe Root he becomes only the second cricketer in Test history to surpass 14,000 runs, joining the legendary Sachin Tendulkar in an exclusive club of batting greats.

Bhagwat's Haldighati Claim Diminishes History

Bhagwat's Haldighati Claim Diminishes History

Rediff.com2 days ago

Maharana Pratap became a hero not because he won a battle, but because he continued fighting after he lost one, asserts Harishchandra.

How Deepika Sehrawat Conquered Injury To Lead India To Nations Cup Title

How Deepika Sehrawat Conquered Injury To Lead India To Nations Cup Title

Rediff.com24 minutes ago

Indian drag-flicker Deepika Sehrawat discusses her challenging journey back to hockey after a serious hamstring injury, her emotional struggles during rehabilitation, and her triumphant return as the joint top scorer in India's FIH Nations Cup victory.

Who is cricket's Federer? Sanju Samson has an answer

Who is cricket's Federer? Sanju Samson has an answer

Rediff.com2 days ago

India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson drew parallels between cricket and tennis legends, comparing MS Dhoni to Roger Federer and Virat Kohli to Carlos Alcaraz. He also reflected on India's recent T20 World Cup victory, crediting the women's team for inspiring the men, and discussed the challenge posed by Australia. Former tennis player Rohan Bopanna shared his Wimbledon predictions and memories.

Great Mothers Who Shaped Famous Indians

Great Mothers Who Shaped Famous Indians

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Who were the mothers who shaped Mahatma Gandhi, Sachin Tendulkar, Narendra Modi and other well-known Indians?

'India is great': US in damage-control mode after Trump's 'hellholes' repost

'India is great': US in damage-control mode after Trump's 'hellholes' repost

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The US embassy spokesperson issued a statement clarifying President Trump's views on India after a controversial social media repost. The statement emphasised the strong relationship between the two countries and Trump's positive view of India's leadership.

IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi mania peaks as England greats make 'burnt out' remark

IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi mania peaks as England greats make 'burnt out' remark

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Former England cricketers Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Alastair Cook and David Lloyd jokingly claimed Sooryavanshi could be "burnt out by 21" after being left amazed by his explosive performances.

If India is attacked and Modi is PM, US will help: Trump

If India is attacked and Modi is PM, US will help: Trump

Rediff.com7 days ago

Trump lauded the defence relations between India and US and affirmed support precisely for the PM Modi-led nation during conflict situations.

Chess Legend Viswanathan Anand Receives Prestigious SJFI Medal

Chess Legend Viswanathan Anand Receives Prestigious SJFI Medal

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand was awarded the Sports Journalists' Federation of India (SJFI) medal, joining a distinguished list of Indian sports legends. Anand expressed pride in being a catalyst for chess growth in India.

Serena's return puts familiar force at centre of Wimbledon

Serena's return puts familiar force at centre of Wimbledon

Rediff.com1 days ago

The 23-time Grand Slam champion has become the undisputed headline act at a tournament at which she has won seven singles titles and six doubles crowns with sister Venus.

Austria Coach Rangnick Acknowledges Messi's Brilliance But Questions First Goal

Austria Coach Rangnick Acknowledges Messi's Brilliance But Questions First Goal

Rediff.com2 days ago

Austria coach Ralf Rangnick praised Lionel Messi's exceptional scoring ability after his team's 2-0 loss to Argentina, where Messi netted twice. However, Rangnick expressed frustration over Argentina's first goal, believing a foul on Xaver Schlager was overlooked. Despite the defeat, Rangnick was largely satisfied with his team's performance and their World Cup campaign.

Women's T20 World Cup: Harmanpreet must attack, not rebuild, says Shikha Pandey

Women's T20 World Cup: Harmanpreet must attack, not rebuild, says Shikha Pandey

Rediff.com21 hours ago

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur needs to stop thinking about the wickets falling around her and focus on playing her natural attacking game, believes former pacer Shikha Pandey, who says the batter can transform into a completely different player once she gets settled at the crease.

Ronaldinho Reverses Retirement For Shock Return To Football At 46

Ronaldinho Reverses Retirement For Shock Return To Football At 46

Rediff.com1 days ago

Football legend Ronaldinho has come out of retirement at 46 to sign with Italian Serie C club Ravenna FC.

Magical Salah inspires Egypt to historic World Cup victory

Magical Salah inspires Egypt to historic World Cup victory

Rediff.com3 days ago

Talismanic Mohamed Salah scores twice to help Egypt rally to 3-1 win over New Zealand on Sunday.

Take This Bollywood Quiz NOW!

Take This Bollywood Quiz NOW!

Rediff.com7 days ago

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

'I Have Been Speaking To Ben Every Day': Brendon McCullum Backs Ben Stokes

'I Have Been Speaking To Ben Every Day': Brendon McCullum Backs Ben Stokes

Rediff.com3 days ago

England expect Ben Stokes to return to captain the side in the third Test against New Zealand, head coach Brendon McCullum said on Sunday.

NRAI honours Jaspal Rana, Raja Randhir Singh by naming India Open events after them

NRAI honours Jaspal Rana, Raja Randhir Singh by naming India Open events after them

Rediff.com1 days ago

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on Tuesday announced that the India Open Competitions in July will be named in honour of legendary shooters Jaspal Rana and Raja Randhir Singh, who died recently, leaving the fraternity shocked.

Mexico keeper Ochoa gets perfect Azteca send-off

Mexico keeper Ochoa gets perfect Azteca send-off

Rediff.com42 minutes ago

If Wednesday's World Cup match marked the last time Guillermo Ochoa appears in Mexico colours, the 40-year-old goalkeeper could not have wished for a better send-off.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy unveils massive India qcomm expansion plan

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy unveils massive India qcomm expansion plan

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has announced a significant expansion of the company's quick commerce business, Amazon Now, to over 300 Indian cities, aiming to build the country's largest delivery-in-minutes network. This move follows a recent USD 35 billion investment commitment by Amazon in India.

Modi most beautiful looking man, like an angel: Trump

Modi most beautiful looking man, like an angel: Trump

Rediff.com7 days ago

US President Donald Trump lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "very tough negotiator" and hinted at a future visit to India during their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, where they discussed trade, defence, and the West Asia crisis.

President Droupadi Murmu confers Padma Shri on Rohit Sharma

President Droupadi Murmu confers Padma Shri on Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com1 days ago

Former Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has been conferred with the Padma Shri in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Indian cricket over the past decades.

Lionel Messi Breaks World Cup's All-Time Goals Record

Lionel Messi Breaks World Cup's All-Time Goals Record

Rediff.com2 days ago

Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer in men's FIFA World Cup history on Monday, netting his 17th tournament goal during Argentina's match against Austria.

All-rounder Deepti Sharma's impact unmatched: Anjum Chopra

All-rounder Deepti Sharma's impact unmatched: Anjum Chopra

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Former India captain Anjum Chopra hailed Deepti Sharma as one of cricket's most influential all-rounders after her five-wicket haul against Pakistan, while also highlighting the importance of Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur to India's Women's T20 World Cup campaign.

ICC's post-pregnancy guidelines massive boost for women cricketers: Sachin Tendulkar

ICC's post-pregnancy guidelines massive boost for women cricketers: Sachin Tendulkar

Rediff.com1 days ago

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced new post-pregnancy return-to-play guidelines for women cricketers, aiming to ensure their safe and sustainable comeback to the sport. Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar has lauded these guidelines as a significant step towards empowering female athletes globally.

'Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Reminds Me Of Gary Sobers!'

'Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Reminds Me Of Gary Sobers!'

Rediff.com1 days ago

Former India and Irish cricketer M V Narasimha Rao said the young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reminds him of the legendary Gary Sobers.

'Tired' Messi savours record night as Argentina march on

'Tired' Messi savours record night as Argentina march on

Rediff.com2 days ago

Lionel Messi has become the most prolific scorer in World Cup history, netting two goals in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria. This achievement, which saw him surpass Brazilian great Marta's record of 17 goals, also secured Argentina's place in the knockout stage with a game to spare. Despite missing a penalty, Messi expressed satisfaction with the team's performance and the crucial win.

7 Eco-Friendly Father's Day Gifts

7 Eco-Friendly Father's Day Gifts

Rediff.com4 days ago

Look for a meangingful gift for your dad this June.

Isha, Pooja, Mrunal Absolutely Can't Resist...

Isha, Pooja, Mrunal Absolutely Can't Resist...

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Braids have long moved beyond schoolgirl styling. Today, they can look festive, romantic, edgy or red-carpet ready depending on how you wear them.

Indian Skiers Arif Khan, Stanzin Lundup Get First IOC $10K Olympian Grant

Indian Skiers Arif Khan, Stanzin Lundup Get First IOC $10K Olympian Grant

Rediff.com17 minutes ago

Skiers Arif Mohammad Khan and Stanzin Lundup will be the first Indian beneficiaries of the International Olympic Committee's US$ 10,000 grant for Olympians.

India's Junior Women's Hockey Squad Heads To UK For Crucial Exposure

India's Junior Women's Hockey Squad Heads To UK For Crucial Exposure

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Indian junior women's hockey team, led by Khaidem Shileima Chanu, will undertake an exposure tour of the United Kingdom from July 5 to 14. Under new coach Tim White, the 24-member squad will play seven matches against teams from Scotland, the United States, England, and Belgium, aiming to fine-tune strategies for upcoming international competitions like the Junior Asia Cup.