News for 'Great India'

Surya backs Abhishek to stay true to his game

Surya backs Abhishek to stay true to his game

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

'He is not changing it anymore and hopefully he sticks to it and plays many more knocks like this for us.'

'Not confident, but...' Finch predicts Aussie triumph

'Not confident, but...' Finch predicts Aussie triumph

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Aaron Finch delivered a verdict in favour of his side as they prepare to take on a Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli-powered India during a three-match ODI series at home

China opposes US tariffs on India amid thaw in Sino-India ties

China opposes US tariffs on India amid thaw in Sino-India ties

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Chinese envoy Xu Feihong stated that China opposes the US imposing tariffs on India, amidst a thaw in Sino-India relations and concerns over global trade disruptions.

Will India Retain Same XI For Bangladesh Game?

Will India Retain Same XI For Bangladesh Game?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

India will be keen to get the job done against Bangladesh and seal their place in Sunday's final before considering resting their players.

'Dharmendraji Was The Hero Every Boy Wanted To Be'

'Dharmendraji Was The Hero Every Boy Wanted To Be'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

'At times when the pressure, glitz and glam felt horribly garish, there he was with no pretences or guile. A sweet reminder that life is about the real things not the fluff.'

Never write off Kohli and Rohit

Never write off Kohli and Rohit

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

After Sunday's defeat in Perth, the three-match series moves to Adelaide on Thursday before concluding in Sydney on Saturday.

When an Indian fan thanked Kasprowicz for saving Test cricket!

When an Indian fan thanked Kasprowicz for saving Test cricket!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Kasprowicz recalls being thanked "for saving Test cricket" for his Ashes 2005 Birmingham dismissal

How India Buys A Car Today Has Changed

How India Buys A Car Today Has Changed

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

More Indians start car shopping online, pushing automakers and dealers to respond quickly, train staff, and use AI to turn clicks into showroom visits.

Trump announces 100% tariffs on foreign-made movies, India to be hit

Trump announces 100% tariffs on foreign-made movies, India to be hit

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Trump said California has been particularly "hard hit" because of this, blaming democrat Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, for this loss, calling him "weak and incompetent."

Gill's India shift focus from Asia Cup win to WI Tests

Gill's India shift focus from Asia Cup win to WI Tests

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

After the proceedings began with light warm-up and catching, the action shifted to the nets where all batters had long stints in the nets while the other pace bowlers too put in the hard yards.

'If this isn't poetic justice, then what is'

'If this isn't poetic justice, then what is'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Rohit won the 'Player of the Match' award and the 'Player of the Series' award as well for top-scoring in the series with 202 runs, including a century and a fifty each.

'Rahul Can't Play Victim All The Time'

'Rahul Can't Play Victim All The Time'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

'Rahul Gandhi's problem is that he doesn't think big.' 'He looks more like an activist, while politics is like a game of chess. You attack and then defend and have a game-plan.'

PIX: A century on, Indian hockey still unites the nation

PIX: A century on, Indian hockey still unites the nation

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'This game against Tottenham will be important for us... to be (around) the top of the league.'

India must start strong in Women's World Cup opener

India must start strong in Women's World Cup opener

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, are coming into the showpiece event on the back of a hard-fought ODI series loss to Australia, where opener Smriti Mandhana slammed two back-to-back centuries and the spinners, led by Deepti Sharma, giving a good account of themselves.

Sultan of Johor Cup 'perfect' prep ahead of Jr World Cup

Sultan of Johor Cup 'perfect' prep ahead of Jr World Cup

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

India is the second-most successful team in the Sultan of Johor Cup, having won three titles (2013, 2014, and 2022). Only Great Britain, with four titles, have dine better than them.

Digital Arrest Scams: What You Must Know

Digital Arrest Scams: What You Must Know

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Senior citizens are particularly vulnerable due to their high savings, trust in authorities, and limited familiarity with online frauds.

'India's Confidence In The US Is Shattered'

'India's Confidence In The US Is Shattered'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

'The current strain in the relationship is serious and likely to be long lasting.' 'Even if Trump suddenly changes his attitude toward India -- which he is entirely capable of doing -- it is unlikely that New Delhi will be able to pick up the pieces and respond as if nothing has happened.'

'Was Gambhir then, more Gambhir now': Yuvraj's Cheeky Post

'Was Gambhir then, more Gambhir now': Yuvraj's Cheeky Post

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Yuvraj Singh's cheeky birthday wish for Gautam Gambhir broke the internet on Tuesday as the former India opener turned 44.

Indian Women Create Their 1983 Moment

Indian Women Create Their 1983 Moment

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

If the men of 1983 gave India a reason to dream, the women of 2025 could give it something rarer -- the courage to live that dream in full daylight, under an open sky that finally belongs to them, points out Prem Panicker.

'Shreyas' omission testifies to India's squad depth'

'Shreyas' omission testifies to India's squad depth'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Former New Zealand batter Ross Taylor on Friday said the depth in India's T20I squad for the Asia Cup allowed the national selectors to leave out a player of Shreyas Iyer's calibre, who was ignored for the continental tournament.

US does not need...: Trump advisor renews attacks on India

US does not need...: Trump advisor renews attacks on India

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

The White House trade advisor's remarks came on a day US President Donald Trump announced that India and the US are continuing negotiations to address the trade barriers.

Missing Thackerays And A Bulldozer At Marathi School

Missing Thackerays And A Bulldozer At Marathi School

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

If the Thackerays don't save a Marathi school in their backyard, who will, wonders Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Hope They Don't Play Too Well': Marsh on Kohli, Rohit

Hope They Don't Play Too Well': Marsh on Kohli, Rohit

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Since India last played a bilateral series against Australia in their home territory just before the ODI World Cup in 2023, 'Ro-Ko' have been sensational.

SEE: Nair's comeback great advert for domestic cricket, says Gambhir

SEE: Nair's comeback great advert for domestic cricket, says Gambhir

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Gambhir expects Nair to carry his good form into the Tests.

Proud Mithali, Tearful Jhulan With World Cup

Proud Mithali, Tearful Jhulan With World Cup

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'From the heartbreak of 2005 to the fight of 2017, every tear, every sacrifice, every young girl who picked up a bat believing we belong here, it all led to this moment.'

Jana Gana Mana was composed to welcome British: BJP MP

Jana Gana Mana was composed to welcome British: BJP MP

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

A controversy has erupted in Karnataka after BJP MP Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri claimed that the country's national anthem was written "to welcome the British official". This statement drew sharp criticism from Congress leader and Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge.

'We hope to find chinks in India's armoury'

'We hope to find chinks in India's armoury'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Every team has ability to beat India, it's about what happens on day: B'desh coach Simmons

'Delight to watch Rohit and Kohli in a near-perfect game'

'Delight to watch Rohit and Kohli in a near-perfect game'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Shubman Gill said the masterly innings of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli helped him register his maiden win as India's ODI skipper.

Kangana's Ready For The Shaadiwala Season

Kangana's Ready For The Shaadiwala Season

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

When asked which politician would ace the ramp, she had a surprising answer.

Ashwin's 3-Word Post A Dig At Kohli?

Ashwin's 3-Word Post A Dig At Kohli?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin's three-word post on X featured the Nike tick symbol in the Indian tri-colour with the words 'Just leave it'.

'You can't hide them': Clarke on skin cancer fight

'You can't hide them': Clarke on skin cancer fight

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has opened up on his ongoing fight against skin cancer, revealing that he has had "a number of cut outs" on his face, including one off his nose recently.

'Heart racing, tension high': SKY on India vs Pak final

'Heart racing, tension high': SKY on India vs Pak final

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Surya-led India continued their dominant run in T20I cricket, handing Pakistan their third loss in the head-to-head encounters between these two sides in the final of the Asia Cup at Dubai on Sunday. I

Asia Cup hockey: India women's winning streak halted

Asia Cup hockey: India women's winning streak halted

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

The Indian women suffered their first defeat of the Asia Cup, going down 1-4 to hosts China in a Super 4s match in Hangzhou on Thursday.

Trump considers Modi a personal friend: US envoy-designate

Trump considers Modi a personal friend: US envoy-designate

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor emphasizes the importance of the India-US relationship after meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focusing on cooperation in defence, trade, and critical minerals.

'Uncontrollable': Why Arshdeep Keeps Getting Dropped!

'Uncontrollable': Why Arshdeep Keeps Getting Dropped!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Arshdeep Singh has enough experience to understand that the Indian team management is trying different combinations looking at the bigger picture, bowling coach Morne Morkel said.

'Love to see Kohli, Rohit play domestic cricket'

'Love to see Kohli, Rohit play domestic cricket'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Play domestic cricket to maintain fitness, Jagdale advises Kohli and Rohit

Getting India to stop buying Russian oil: Trump's envoy pick for India

Getting India to stop buying Russian oil: Trump's envoy pick for India

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Gor underlined that President Trump has a "deep friendship" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and that is something that is unique.

Not Kohli... Shastri Sees Shades of This Great in Gill

Not Kohli... Shastri Sees Shades of This Great in Gill

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Gill scored a sensational 269 in the first innings and followed it up with 161 in the second-earning comparisons to Don Bradman from Shastri himself.

Ashes PIX: Five-star Stokes leaves Australia in a mess

Ashes PIX: Five-star Stokes leaves Australia in a mess

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 1st Ashes Test played in Perth on Friday.

Talking to them like...: Russia on US tariff threats to India, China

Talking to them like...: Russia on US tariff threats to India, China

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday said the US threats of tariffs against India and China are failing and there is a growing understanding in Washington of the futility of talking in such language with two ancient civilisations.