News for 'Parsees'

What's Rishi Sunak Doing In India?

What's Rishi Sunak Doing In India?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Britain's former prime minister was spotted at the JLF on Saturday and at the Wankhede on Sunday.

A coach and a friend explain SKY's phenomenal transformation

A coach and a friend explain SKY's phenomenal transformation

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Suryakumay Yadav has become the toast of Indian cricket

IPL 2020: Who is Tushar Deshpande?

IPL 2020: Who is Tushar Deshpande?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Tushar Deshpande held his nerve to help fashion a 13-run victory for Delhi Capitals against Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday night.

One of the great inspirational stories: Shastri on Himachal winning Hazare Trophy

One of the great inspirational stories: Shastri on Himachal winning Hazare Trophy

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Shastri heaped praise on Himachal Pradesh after they won their maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy

'Cyrus was always looking at trying to improve himself'

'Cyrus was always looking at trying to improve himself'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

'He wanted to learn all the time.'

They serenaded the President with carols

They serenaded the President with carols

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

Headed by a Parsi, the Mumbai-based Paranjoti Academy Chorus belted out Hindi and Marathi carols for President Pratibha Patil this festive season.

The Tiranga, From 1906 To 1947

The Tiranga, From 1906 To 1947

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com recounts the history of the Indian flag and how it has evolved over the years.

Relive India's first ever Test match... against England in 1932!

Relive India's first ever Test match... against England in 1932!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

The cricketing relationship between India and England go back such a long way that it can't be said with surety as to when did they exactly start. The first time an Indian side toured England was way back in 1886.

The favourite toy of India's super-rich

The favourite toy of India's super-rich

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Vijay Mallya, Adi Godrej, Anil Ambani and Anand Mahindra have fallen for the charms of a yacht.

When Indian skippers and selectors crossed swords...

When Indian skippers and selectors crossed swords...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The breakdown in communication between national selectors, led by chairman Chetan Sharma, and the team management comprising skipper Virat Kohli over Bengal opener Abhimanyu Easwaran's contentious selection, is not the first such instance in Indian cricket.

Bowled over by Cairns and Vettori

Bowled over by Cairns and Vettori

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

'I predict India to win 4-0 in Australia'

'I predict India to win 4-0 in Australia'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

'If we don't win the series, then there could be something radically wrong with the team.'

Mumbai: Rains continue to batter city, people advised to stay indoors

Mumbai: Rains continue to batter city, people advised to stay indoors

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

The Maharashtra government has directed all schools and colleges in the city and neighbouring Thane district to remain closed on Saturday.

'I have never believed in Gandhiji's doctrine of Non-Violence'

'I have never believed in Gandhiji's doctrine of Non-Violence'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'Absolute non-violence is not only sinful, but immoral.' 'This doctrine of non-violence benumbed the revolutionary fervor, softened the limbs and hearts of the Hindus, and stiffened the bones of enemies.' A revealing excerpt from Vikram Sampath's Savarkar (Part 2): A Contested Legacy, 1924-1966.

'Sanjeev Kumar had no ego, Ashok Kumar had a feminine voice'

'Sanjeev Kumar had no ego, Ashok Kumar had a feminine voice'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Deven Verma passed away into the ages on December 2. We re-publish an interview done with the veteran actor.

Centre promises legislation if SC strikes down triple talaq

Centre promises legislation if SC strikes down triple talaq

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Rohatgi's submission came when the court asked him what are the remedies for a Muslim man to come out of a marriage if such practices are struck down.

10 NE political parties including BJP allies oppose Citizenship Bill

10 NE political parties including BJP allies oppose Citizenship Bill

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

The eight states of the north-east account for 25 Lok Sabha seats and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is eying to bag those in the Parliamentary election.

Why Indian cricket must thank Vasant Raiji

Why Indian cricket must thank Vasant Raiji

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'With his passing comes the end of Indian cricket history.'

Sorry, India's on the mobile please

Sorry, India's on the mobile please

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

'If the volume of ceaseless chatter causes surprise, so does the boorishness of many mobile users.' 'The richer an Indian, the more s/he rates phones over politeness. It screams status,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

'With all the love pouring in, our Parsi tribe has increased!'

'With all the love pouring in, our Parsi tribe has increased!'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

SC to commence hearing on triple talaq from tomorrow

SC to commence hearing on triple talaq from tomorrow

Rediff.com10 May 2017

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice J Khehar will commence hearing on seven petitions

Remembering Shivaji's greatest battle

Remembering Shivaji's greatest battle

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

The Battle of Pratapgad can be termed the turning point in Indian history as it interrupted the continuous chain of Muslim successes on the battlefield.

Khel Ratna for Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa and Jitu

Khel Ratna for Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa and Jitu

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

In an unprecedented move, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, the country's highest sporting award, will be conferred on four athletes this year. The Sports Ministry announced on Monday that Olympic medalists P V Sindhu and Sakshi Malik will be honoured alongside trail-blazing gymnast Dipa Karmakar and ace shooter Jitu Rai.

'Unschooled' 17-year-old Indian girl makes it to MIT

'Unschooled' 17-year-old Indian girl makes it to MIT

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Four years ago, Malvika Raj Joshi quit schooling to explore her love for different subjects.

'Politics in Indian cricket was sickening'

'Politics in Indian cricket was sickening'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'I was actually appointed captain for the West Indies tour (in 1971).' 'But Mr Vijay Merchant (the then chairman of the selectors) didn't like me nor did he like 'Tiger' Pataudi. He thought we were far too flamboyant.' 'He made Ajit Wadekar captain.'