News for 'Little India'

Can Jemimah Rodrigues Repeat Her Big-Tournament Heroics?

Can Jemimah Rodrigues Repeat Her Big-Tournament Heroics?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

India's path to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals has become more challenging following a defeat to South Africa.

Sree Charani ousts Linsey Smith, climbs to No. 1 in ICC T20I bowling rankings

Sree Charani ousts Linsey Smith, climbs to No. 1 in ICC T20I bowling rankings

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

India's young left-arm spinner Sree Charani has risen to the top of the ICC Women's T20I Bowling Rankings after an impressive start to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

Former England pacer Liam Plunkett swaps cricket for baseball, nails strikeout

Former England pacer Liam Plunkett swaps cricket for baseball, nails strikeout

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

Former England cricketer Liam Plunkett swapped his cricket colours for a baseball glove on Friday, playing his first game for independent American club Oakland Ballers and even claiming a strikeout.

Amid fiscal worries, govt puts PSU share sales on fast track

Amid fiscal worries, govt puts PSU share sales on fast track

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

The Indian government is accelerating its sale of minority stakes in state-owned companies, including a significant offer for sale (OFS) in Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) expected "very soon," to meet its 80,000 crore mobilisation target and reduce its holdings to 75 per cent in most listed PSUs by year-end.

Global Streaming Transforms Music But...

Global Streaming Transforms Music But...

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

Streaming has globalised the entertainment industry, enabling artists like Diljit Dosanjh and Arijit Singh to reach diverse international audiences.

'Economy May Take 2 To 3 Months To Return To Normal'

'Economy May Take 2 To 3 Months To Return To Normal'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

'The real shock is going to be from a deficient monsoon.'

The Strategic Importance Of Pakistan's Gwadar Port For China

The Strategic Importance Of Pakistan's Gwadar Port For China

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Gwadar is viewed as a critical pearl in China's maritime strategy as it would give a permanent logistical footprint near an important choke point - the Strait of Hormuz and the oil rich Persian Gulf, explains Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Amount of skills Manav has got, he is a treat to watch: Washington Sundar

Amount of skills Manav has got, he is a treat to watch: Washington Sundar

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar is blessed with amazing skills-sets and will be a treat to watch in the coming days, reckoned all-rounder Washington Sundar.

India To Have 313 Billionaires By 2031

India To Have 313 Billionaires By 2031

Rediff.com2 May 2026

The country's billionaire count rose 58 per cent over the past five years to 207 in 2026.

The H-1 B Visa and the Fading American Dream

The H-1 B Visa and the Fading American Dream

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

The H-1B visa once symbolised the American Dream for Indians, but today's students are increasingly asking whether they need America at all. In 1995, the question was: How do I get to America? In 2026, it may be: Do I need to?

Odisha Textbooks Found With 1,678 Errors

Odisha Textbooks Found With 1,678 Errors

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

How did hundreds of errors slip through multiple stages of drafting, editing, proofreading, expert review and final approval before making their way into classrooms?

'Celebrate a little but final on Sunday': NZ star Allen

'Celebrate a little but final on Sunday': NZ star Allen

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Finn Allen's explosive century guided New Zealand to a dominant victory over South Africa, securing their place in the T20 World Cup final.

11 Epic Bicycle Rides Across India

11 Epic Bicycle Rides Across India

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Discover the only way to travel, where fun meets fitness!

20 TMC rebels accepted into NCPI, to work with NDA under Modi

20 TMC rebels accepted into NCPI, to work with NDA under Modi

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Rebel Trinamool Congress MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar announced that 20 dissident Lok Sabha members from TMC have merged with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) and pledged support to the NDA under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The group expects its numbers to increase to 22 and clarified they have no connection with rebel TMC MLAs in West Bengal. Dastidar also highlighted the alleged non-implementation of central schemes in West Bengal by the previous TMC government.

Chris Nolan On Why Mumbai Was A Special Stop For The Odyssey

Chris Nolan On Why Mumbai Was A Special Stop For The Odyssey

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

At The Odyssey's Mumbai press conference with Christopher Nolan and the cast.

LS speaker to decide on defections in TMC, Sena-UBT before monsoon session

LS speaker to decide on defections in TMC, Sena-UBT before monsoon session

Rediff.com5 Jul 2026

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is set to make crucial decisions regarding the status of rebel factions from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Shiv Sena (UBT) before the Monsoon session of Parliament begins on July 20, following demands for their disqualification by their parent parties.

Motto of Manipur party TMC rebels merged with: Reject turncoats

Motto of Manipur party TMC rebels merged with: Reject turncoats

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

The Nationalist Citizens Party of India's campaign posters carry the message: 'To save your rights, reject political turncoats. Support social workers, not political personalities,' and urges voters to press the symbol of a pen nib.

Modi most beautiful looking man, like an angel: Trump

Modi most beautiful looking man, like an angel: Trump

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

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.

Technical tweaks make Nitish Reddy a better bowler

Technical tweaks make Nitish Reddy a better bowler

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Nitish Kumar Reddy's recent work on his bowling action and run-up has paid dividends and that improvement was visible in India's ODI series opener against Afghanistan in Dharamshala on Saturday.

Australian PM, Modi rename Sydney suburb of Harris Park as 'Little India'

Australian PM, Modi rename Sydney suburb of Harris Park as 'Little India'

Rediff.com23 May 2023

A street in Sydney, Australia, was on Tuesday officially renamed as "Little India" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese during a special community event.

India exit World Team Table Tennis after loss to Austria

India exit World Team Table Tennis after loss to Austria

Rediff.com6 May 2026

The Indian men's team was eliminated from the World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals after a 0-3 defeat to Austria in the round of 32.

I would say I'm an all-rounder now: Shafali Verma on growing role with ball

I would say I'm an all-rounder now: Shafali Verma on growing role with ball

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

India's explosive opener Shafali Verma says her growing effectiveness with the ball is no accident as meticulous preparation and visualisation have helped her evolve into an all-rounder capable of contributing in multiple roles for the team.

18-year-old record breaker Anushka eyes Neeraj Chopra-like popularity

18-year-old record breaker Anushka eyes Neeraj Chopra-like popularity

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

A national record holder at just 18, Uttar Pradesh athlete Anushka Yadav has a simple wish -- to make hammer throw match the popularity of javelin which has a massive fan following in the country.

A Topper Reveals: Biggest Challenge In CA Prep Is....

A Topper Reveals: Biggest Challenge In CA Prep Is....

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

CA All India Rank 3 Sohan Anil Manjrekar tells Rediff how he spent five years preparing for one of the toughest examinations in the country; he did it to fulfil his father's dream.

The Aurangzeb You Never Knew

The Aurangzeb You Never Knew

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

As a ruler he was a pragmatist and adaptable, and trying all the time to strengthen and perpetuate the empire that he and his forefathers had built.He seldom, if ever, allowed his policies to be determined by his religious beliefs, notes Rudrangshu Mukherjee.

Gurnoor Brar's run-up, bounce win Sunil Gavaskar's praise

Gurnoor Brar's run-up, bounce win Sunil Gavaskar's praise

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Following India's dominant win over Afghanistan in the second ODI in Lucknow, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar praised young fast bowler Gurnoor Brar for his standout performance, highlighting his rhythm, run-up and ability to extract steep bounce.

'Heroines Still Get Paid Less Than Heroes'

'Heroines Still Get Paid Less Than Heroes'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

'Heroes get private chartered planes while we don't even make as much money. Unfortunately, that discrimination still exits.'

Why Smallcaps Are Winning The Market Battle

Why Smallcaps Are Winning The Market Battle

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

The remarkable rise of smallcaps reflects the emergence of a broad set of specialised businesses operating in industries where the sectoral tailwinds remain considerably stronger than macroeconomic headwinds, points out Debashis Basu.

Will Your Kids Pay For Your Retirement?

Will Your Kids Pay For Your Retirement?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Your children may always love you but should you expect them to to finance your retirement in today's economy?

A Complaint Against Mammootty-Mohanlal's Patriot

A Complaint Against Mammootty-Mohanlal's Patriot

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

'A film that puts a Malayali collector, a Malayali general, and a Malayali gangster all in the same national plot does not feel pan-Indian. It feels like a school play where only one family showed up,' notes Binu Alex after watching the Mohanlal-Mammootty starrer Patriot.

Remembering Jaspal Rana: The Pioneer Who Transformed Indian Shooting

Remembering Jaspal Rana: The Pioneer Who Transformed Indian Shooting

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Jaspal Rana, a legendary Indian shooter and influential coach, has passed away at 49 after battling cardiac issues. He was a pioneer who brought shooting into the national spotlight with his fearless performances and later shaped the careers of many world-class athletes, including Manu Bhaker, leaving an indelible mark on Indian sports.

IPL champions RCB in no rush to join overseas leagues: co-owner Satyan Gajwani

IPL champions RCB in no rush to join overseas leagues: co-owner Satyan Gajwani

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

IPL 2026 champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have no immediate plans to follow rivals and buy franchises in overseas leagues, co-owner Satyan Gajwani said.

Alpha Review: Girls Just Wanna Have Guns!

Alpha Review: Girls Just Wanna Have Guns!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Alpha is a botched up opportunity, rues Sukanya Verma.

How India Reached Thomas Cup Semifinals

How India Reached Thomas Cup Semifinals

Rediff.com1 May 2026

India's badminton team advances to the Thomas Cup semifinals after a decisive 3-0 victory over Chinese Taipei, fuelled by standout performances from Ayush Shetty and Lakshya Sen.

Kidambi Srikanth Goes Down Fighting In US Open Badminton Final

Kidambi Srikanth Goes Down Fighting In US Open Badminton Final

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

Kidambi Srikanth ended his impressive run with a runner-up finish at the US Open Super 300 badminton tournament after going down fighting in three games to Chinese Taipei's Su Li-yang.

Scientists Uncover Two New Micro-Snail Species In Meghalaya's Limestone Caves

Scientists Uncover Two New Micro-Snail Species In Meghalaya's Limestone Caves

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Researchers have identified two new species of microscopic snails, Georissa meghalayaensis and Acmella bensoni, in the limestone caves of Meghalaya, India. This discovery highlights the rich, yet underexplored, biodiversity of the region's subterranean ecosystems, while also raising concerns about threats from increasing tourism and mining activities.

Neeraj Chopra reflects on injury-blighted Tokyo World Championships campaign

Neeraj Chopra reflects on injury-blighted Tokyo World Championships campaign

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Competing at last year's World Championships with a back injury was not a good decision, conceded seasoned Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra before assuring that he "feels fit" as he gears up for a delayed start to his season at the Doha Diamond League on Friday.

Nagabandham Review: A Treasure Hunt Hijacked By Senseless Violence

Nagabandham Review: A Treasure Hunt Hijacked By Senseless Violence

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

Nagabandham promises a fantasy treasure hunt adventure but ultimately devolves into a senselessly violent and shallow revenge saga.

Qamar Ahmed: Farewell To Cricket's Voice

Qamar Ahmed: Farewell To Cricket's Voice

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

Although the front seat in my car will miss his presence, the echoes he left behind will remain for long. K R Nayar mourns legendary cricket writer Qamar Ahmed.

NEET Medical Counselling: Get Your Paperwork Right!

NEET Medical Counselling: Get Your Paperwork Right!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Many students who do well in the NEET exams miss out on a medical seat because they didn't get their documentation in order. You don't want to be that student, says Ashok Hegde.