News for 'Happy South Asia'

Pant Or Rahul? Who Will India Pick For 1st ODI?

Pant Or Rahul? Who Will India Pick For 1st ODI?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Choose Your India team for the first ODI against England in Nagpur.

EY employee death fallout: Deloitte forms 3-member committee to review people practices

EY employee death fallout: Deloitte forms 3-member committee to review people practices

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Amid a social media storm over the death of a young employee at tax consultancy major EY allegedly due to work pressure, Deloitte has formed a three-member external committee, which includes former revenue secretary Tarun Bajaj, to look into practices, policies and processes concerning employees, its South Asia CEO Romal Shetty said on Friday. Shetty said to manage the work pressure within the organisation and have an open work culture, Deloitte has a chief happiness officer and takes strictest action for any bad behaviour within the organisation. Deloitte is one of the four major global tax consultancy firms.

India announces fund to combat climate change

India announces fund to combat climate change

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh made the announcement at the 16th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Summit that began in Thimphu with an apt theme -- Towards a Green and Happy South Asia.

India sets up fund to combat climate change

India sets up fund to combat climate change

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

India on Wednesday announced setting up of a fund that would help South Asia effectively meet urgent adaptation and capacity building needs posed by climate change and also proposed establishment of innovation centres in the region to develop sustainable energy technologies.

ICC action on home soil has Pakistan fans buzzing

ICC action on home soil has Pakistan fans buzzing

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The national team, captained for the bulk of those years by Misbah Ul Haq, hosted its 'home' games in the United Arab Emirates and remained relatively successful until fixtures trickled back onto Pakistani soil in 2018.

'Quad is here to stay': Modi's message to China at Leaders' Summit

'Quad is here to stay': Modi's message to China at Leaders' Summit

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Quad is not against anyone, but for a rules-based international order and respect for sovereignty, in a veiled reference to China.

India Shining Under Modi In International Arena

India Shining Under Modi In International Arena

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

PM Modi went to New York this time not to engage in polemics, but to find solutions to global problems. He made some progress on several matters, even on reform of the UN Security Council, when the US made a major concession for the first time that six permanent members without veto, including India, could be considered

'Want to keep playing fearless cricket': Harmanpreet

'Want to keep playing fearless cricket': Harmanpreet

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur wants her side to play fearless cricket to claim an eighth consecutive women's Asia Cup title.

Hasan Mahmud: The man who rocked India's top order

Hasan Mahmud: The man who rocked India's top order

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Hasan Mahmud grabbed the spotlight with a three-wicket burst in the first session, which rocked a famed batting line-up comprising heavyweights Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill.

Team India has shown no growth in last three years: Mithali Raj

Team India has shown no growth in last three years: Mithali Raj

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Former India captain Mithali Raj on Tuesday attributed the national team's underwhelming performance in the Women's T20 World Cup to lack of growth across departments over the past three years.

Junior Asia Cup 2023: India down rivals Pakistan to clinch historic title

Junior Asia Cup 2023: India down rivals Pakistan to clinch historic title

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The Indian junior men's team beat Pakistan in a thriller in the final of the Men's Junior Asia Cup 2023.

VinFast kicks off Tamil Nadu unit construction, seeks cut in import duty

VinFast kicks off Tamil Nadu unit construction, seeks cut in import duty

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Vietnam-based electric vehicle maker VinFast, a rival of Tesla in the global market, has set foot in India and began work on building its Rs 16,000 crore EV manufacturing facility at Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu. The company has already sought a reduction in import duties on its cars for about two years until customers get familiar with the brand and its unit in the state. The global major kicked off the construction of the first phase of its integrated EV hub, which may see Rs 4,000 crore of investment initially and will create more than 10,000 jobs.

Is Vijay The Highest Paid Actor In India?

Is Vijay The Highest Paid Actor In India?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

And possibly in all of Asia, going by his reported fee of Rs 275 crore for Thalapathy 69, his coming movie.

Mandhana pushes India for T20 World Cup readiness

Mandhana pushes India for T20 World Cup readiness

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Mandhana said each tournament since the last few months has been a step towards preparation for the World T20 scheduled to be held in Bangladesh later this year.

ICC Player of the Month for July 2024 revealed

ICC Player of the Month for July 2024 revealed

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

England seamer Gus Atkinson has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for July 2024 after his heroics in the Test series against West Indies.

Tenacity, altruism define white-ball maestro Dhawan

Tenacity, altruism define white-ball maestro Dhawan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

In a career that spanned over 14 years, the calmness that Dhawan exuded on and off the field was one characteristic that set him apart from the other stalwarts of Indian cricket.

Mystical Mongolia

Mystical Mongolia

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Mongolia can take a lifetime to happen but rewards the intrepid traveller with enduring memories of a surreal, delightful land.

'Dil Se Bhi Gabbar Hai'

'Dil Se Bhi Gabbar Hai'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'He never had a negative thought in his mind, he was supremely confident.' 'He always stuck to his natural game, he never moved away from that.'

Must Watch: Stories From Around The World

Must Watch: Stories From Around The World

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Aseem Chhabra's Top 10 Films/ Series from TIFF 2024 includes films that he watched for the first time in Toronto. The films were impressive due to their rigor, passion, unique storytelling style and sometimes exploring the vulnerable sides of big name stars.

India is dominating cricket; that's not good: Bacher

India is dominating cricket; that's not good: Bacher

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Former Cricket South Africa president Dr Ali Bacher is not pleased that India, Australia and England are "marginalising" other boards to enjoy complete hegemony.

'In India, those who don't vote are happy people'

'In India, those who don't vote are happy people'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

An interview with Rafiq Dossani, author, academic and entrepreneur.

Controversy at Asian Games: Politics on podium

Controversy at Asian Games: Politics on podium

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

North Korean shooters snub South Koreans on podium

For Pak, Modi isn't a partner for talks, but did see it in Manmohan, Vajpayee

For Pak, Modi isn't a partner for talks, but did see it in Manmohan, Vajpayee

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Her comments come days after Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sought "serious" and "sincere" talks with his Indian counterpart for the resolution of the "burning" issues, including Kashmir.

Oops! Ronaldo calls Saudi Arabia as South Africa during Al-Nassr unveiling

Oops! Ronaldo calls Saudi Arabia as South Africa during Al-Nassr unveiling

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Ronaldo joined Al Nassr last week on a 2-1/2 year deal estimated by media to be worth more than 200 million euros ($210.94 million).

Meet Dhruv Jurel, India's New Test Pick

Meet Dhruv Jurel, India's New Test Pick

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

His mother sold her gold chain so Dhruv could buy a cricket kit after his father, a Kargil War veteran, told him to give up the game because it was too expensive.

Trott wants Afghanistan to breach next frontier...

Trott wants Afghanistan to breach next frontier...

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Armed with a potent bowling attack, Afghanistan initially felt more comfortable defending totals but their batters have shown maturity as they have taken the side to back-to-back victories, chasing totals.

Pak cricketers unhappy with chief selector for not issuing NOCs

Pak cricketers unhappy with chief selector for not issuing NOCs

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Several Pakistani cricketers are reportedly unhappy with PCB chief selector Wahab Riaz for delaying the issuance of NOCs to players.

Pakistan, Sri Lanka grapple with multiple challenges

Pakistan, Sri Lanka grapple with multiple challenges

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Pakistan are traditionally good against spinners but Babar Azam and Co. would take the likes of promising Dunith Wellalage and company lightly at their peril.

'We have had a fruitful four-five days'

'We have had a fruitful four-five days'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

'We've had an opportunity to connect as the group, we have had a chance to do some fitness, we have had some fielding done on the side, lot of skills with the bat and ball.'

South Korea's K-League kicks off with fans watching from afar

South Korea's K-League kicks off with fans watching from afar

Rediff.com8 May 2020

K-League season started on Friday with a match between Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Suwon Samsung Bluewings played without spectators

Purr-fect news from Kuno, Namibian cheetah delivers 3 cubs

Purr-fect news from Kuno, Namibian cheetah delivers 3 cubs

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

A Namibian cheetah has given birth to three cubs at the Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district, a Union minister said on Wednesday.

SKY needs 'tiny mind switch' to succeed in ODI cricket: AB de Villiers

SKY needs 'tiny mind switch' to succeed in ODI cricket: AB de Villiers

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

A B de Villiers believes that India's T20 batting sensation Suryakumar Yadav needs a slight tweak in his mindset in order to replicate his success in the 50-over format.

Digital South Korea's wireless world

Digital South Korea's wireless world

Rediff.com17 Mar 2007

A next-gen wireless broadband network will allow Koreans to use high-speed apps on their mobile handsets. And it's sure to power big growth.

Was upset but it's not in anyone's hand: Axar on missing out on World Cup

Was upset but it's not in anyone's hand: Axar on missing out on World Cup

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

India spinner Axar Patel has admitted that he was upset after missing out on the ODI World Cup at home due to an injury and it took him about a week to get over the disappointment and focus on recovery.

How Inzamam managed to secure Arthur with Pakistan team

How Inzamam managed to secure Arthur with Pakistan team

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Mickey Arthur and Grant Bradburn, the foreign coaches attached with the Pakistan cricket team, are likely to continue in their respective roles

Every River Is Under Attack By The Sand Mafia

Every River Is Under Attack By The Sand Mafia

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

The demand for minerals, boulders and sand is so great that it has fueled a black market and the goons who control this trade do not hesitate to kill law enforcement officers and reporters who have tried to expose them.

'The tattoo is inside my heart'

'The tattoo is inside my heart'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

'The Indian team is close to my heart.'

Happy hour in Asia as global booze makers eye deals

Happy hour in Asia as global booze makers eye deals

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

Liquor market in the continent is growing twice as fast as the rest of the world.

Top Tibetan leader defends Dalai Lama over video row

Top Tibetan leader defends Dalai Lama over video row

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Tsering described the gesture as an "innocent grandfatherly affectionate demeanour" that was followed by his "jovial prank" with a tongue.

Fit-again Rayudu ready to express himself at Asia Cup

Fit-again Rayudu ready to express himself at Asia Cup

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

India reached Dubai for the inter-continental tournament without Kohli, who has been rested by the selectors owing to excess workload.