News for 'Passionate Indians'

'I travel the world with a piece of bamboo'

'I travel the world with a piece of bamboo'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'I will always cherish the fact that I received the first big award of my life, actually two, in the company of legends for an incredible collaboration.'

Gurcharan Singh: 'The selfless servant of cricket'

Gurcharan Singh: 'The selfless servant of cricket'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Gurcharan Singh, who has coached hundreds of first class cricketers and many international players, was bestowed with the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.

People listen to me, talk to me because of hockey: Rani Rampal

People listen to me, talk to me because of hockey: Rani Rampal

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Her days of scorching the astro-turf might be over but legendary former India captain Rani Rampal has absolutely "no regrets" as she believes in making most of whatever opportunities that come her way.

Jhingan first Indian to play in Croatian top-tier league

Jhingan first Indian to play in Croatian top-tier league

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Sandesh Jhingan will become the first India international footballer to play in the Croatian top-tier league Prva HNL after completing a move from ATK Mohun Bagan to HNK Sibenik.

Blending passion with fashion

Blending passion with fashion

Rediff.com15 May 2004

Anil Kumble's cherished passion revealed

Anil Kumble's cherished passion revealed

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Legendary Indian leg-spinner Anil Kumble released a rare coffee table book called the 'Wide Angle - Candid moments from my playing days'.

Defending Olympic gold in Paris will be tough: Neeraj

Defending Olympic gold in Paris will be tough: Neeraj

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Neeraj Chopra has displayed sizzling form in season 2023, winning almost everything on offer. However, the star athlete has no qualms admitting that defending his gold medal at the Paris Olympics will be a huge challenge since maintaining top form on a consistent basis is not easy.

CSK announce partnership; Fleming to be Texas Super Kings coach

CSK announce partnership; Fleming to be Texas Super Kings coach

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Stephen Fleming will be the coach of Dallas-based Major League Cricket (MLC) club Texas Super Kings (TSK), which announced its partnership with IPL side Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

Chandrayaan-3 completes final Lunar move, next stop Moon

Chandrayaan-3 completes final Lunar move, next stop Moon

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

The mission objectives of Chandrayaan-3 are to demonstrate a safe and soft landing on the lunar surface, to demonstrate rover roving on the Moon, and to conduct in-situ scientific experiments.

Ticketing mess and World Cup scheduling leaves fans frustrated

Ticketing mess and World Cup scheduling leaves fans frustrated

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

The regular Indian cricket fan is usually stoic, but ahead of the ODI World Cup at home, he is frustrated and angry.

What's biggest challenge in Chandrayaan-3's landing on Moon?

What's biggest challenge in Chandrayaan-3's landing on Moon?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

The space strategist said that this shows that one should not take anything for granted in space exploration.

If All Indians Are Your Brothers And Sisters...

If All Indians Are Your Brothers And Sisters...

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

'One doesn't need to wait for the government to come forward to help.' 'Why blame the system when we can start doing things in a small way?'

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

'Ford is passionate about India'

'Ford is passionate about India'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

'We announced a $500 million investment plan for India. I have not received a single call from either the US or Bangkok (Ford's Asian centre of operations) asking me to freeze the investment programme or to scale it down,' says Michael Boneham, MD, Ford India.

'Don't call me Uncle. Call me Sam'

'Don't call me Uncle. Call me Sam'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Besides his strategic and tactical acumen, it was his amazing personality, quick wit and ability to remain unflustered under any circumstances that stood him apart from almost any leader one has read about or known, recalls Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

ACT: Defending champs Korea, Japan aim to rewrite history

ACT: Defending champs Korea, Japan aim to rewrite history

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Defending Champions Korea and last edition's runners up, Japan arrived in Chennai on Sunday (July 30) night for the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023.

Two youngsters and their passion for cow dung

Two youngsters and their passion for cow dung

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

'There are 25 million farmers in India with at least 2 to 3 cows each.' 'If all them use biogas to cook, millions of LPG units and firewood can be saved.'

'He gets a 50 in the very first game'

'He gets a 50 in the very first game'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

'Mouths will be shut for the rest of the tournament.'

Yogeshwar questions favouritism in wrestling trials

Yogeshwar questions favouritism in wrestling trials

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Yogeshwar questions 'unfair' trial exemption given to 6 wrestlers by IOA ad-hoc panel

I was just practising; waiting for this opportunity: Madhwal

I was just practising; waiting for this opportunity: Madhwal

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Rohit Sharma lauded Akash Madhwal for his scintillating fifer as Mumbai Indians marched into Qualifer 2 with a crushing win over Lucknow Super Giants.

Indians' love for things foreign

Indians' love for things foreign

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

...Is this a virus more dangerous than Covid-19, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Meet the 3rd Indian-origin woman to go to space

Meet the 3rd Indian-origin woman to go to space

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

She will become the third Indian-origin woman to fly into space after Kalpana Chawla and Sunita Williams.

Can These IPL Players Make India Cut?

Can These IPL Players Make India Cut?

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Ravi Shastri picks Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh and Tilak Varma.

Praggnanandhaa's mom steals the show at World Cup

Praggnanandhaa's mom steals the show at World Cup

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Praggnanandhaa, who has reached the summit clash featuring legendary five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen, had none other than the iconic Gary Kasparov, acknowledging the Indian GM's mother's role

Kamala Harris, masala dosa, Modi and Indian Diaspora

Kamala Harris, masala dosa, Modi and Indian Diaspora

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

As far as people like Kamala Harris are concerned, it's okay to share a culture, but wrong to play domestic Indian politics during American elections,' notes Vir Sanghvi.

Shooter Lekhara first Indian woman to win gold at Paralympics

Shooter Lekhara first Indian woman to win gold at Paralympics

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Shooter Avani Lekhara scripted history on Monday as she became the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Paralympics, firing her way to the top of the podium in the R-2 women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event in Tokyo.

Memphis Grizzlies add Indian-American woman to coaching team

Memphis Grizzlies add Indian-American woman to coaching team

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

According to ESPN, she replaces Niele Ivey, another women's assistant coach who left for a head coaching position at the University of Notre Dame.

Rohit, Virat, Shami's epic 'Last Dance' in World Cup

Rohit, Virat, Shami's epic 'Last Dance' in World Cup

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

They took the centre-stage in the showpiece, showed the world what they are made of and walked away from the global meet with honour and distinction.

What does Delhi Capitals have in common with Microsoft boss?

What does Delhi Capitals have in common with Microsoft boss?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Delhi Capitals join hands with Satya Nadella to own MLC team in US

Neeraj Chopra to start season at Doha Diamond League

Neeraj Chopra to start season at Doha Diamond League

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will begin the season at the Doha Diamond League.

Sara Ali Khan, As Never Seen Before

Sara Ali Khan, As Never Seen Before

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Sara Ali Khan says she is proud to portray a character that echoes 'bravery and courage' in her upcoming movie, Ae Watan Mere Watan.

Creating Magic With Waste Glass Bottles

Creating Magic With Waste Glass Bottles

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Renjini Thampi has upcycled 21,000 waste glass bottles into beautiful home dcor items.

US can declare 'independence' from China with India's help: Vivek Ramaswamy

US can declare 'independence' from China with India's help: Vivek Ramaswamy

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

He is currently on a two-day swing to the crucial State of Iowa. On January 15, Iowa would kick off the 2024 Republican presidential primary season.

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