News for 'Poor India'

'We Will Remove Modi From Delhi, BJP From Bihar'

'We Will Remove Modi From Delhi, BJP From Bihar'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'Without our support Nitish Kumar wouldn't have become chief minister.' 'After the government was formed we became ministers, but our agenda remained the same: Amit Shah had promised reservation for Nishads.' 'He wouldn't listen, so we went to UP and contested 52 seats in the 2022 elections. He didn't like the idea of rebellion.' 'He saw that this man, coming from Bombay, is very sharp. He's made four MLAs now, tomorrow he'll make 40. A time will come when they will make it 125.' 'They bought our MLAs and ousted us from the government.'

'How Will Govt Decide Who Is A 'Practising Muslim'?'

'How Will Govt Decide Who Is A 'Practising Muslim'?'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'We are not all Abduls, you know. Our community has any number of retired civil and defence officers, doctors, engineers, lawyers.'

India Needs A Team That Picks 20 Wickets

India Needs A Team That Picks 20 Wickets

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

'Can Gautam Gambhir almost look at being serious about picking 20 wickets as much as he feels about depth in batting?'

73 all out! India A slump to heavy defeat

73 all out! India A slump to heavy defeat

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Australia A bowlers, led by pace-bowling stalwart Kim Garth, wreaked havoc as India A suffered a demoralising 114-run defeat in the second unofficial T20I in Mackay as the hosts took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Crisis man, Head Coach Gambhir turns 44!

Crisis man, Head Coach Gambhir turns 44!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

In 242 international appearances, Gambhir scored 10,324 runs at an average of 38.95, with 20 centuries and 63 fifties in 283 innings. He is amongst 14 Indians to have 10,000 international runs.

Unadkat blames ineffective bowling for SRH's poor show

Unadkat blames ineffective bowling for SRH's poor show

Rediff.com3 May 2025

India pacer Jaydev Unadkat opened up on Sunrisers Hyderabad's faltering IPL campaign, attributing their underwhelming performance to ineffective bowling and changing pitch conditions.

'We Aren't Security Conscious As A Nation'

'We Aren't Security Conscious As A Nation'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'Government officials use Gmail and ordinary phones without basic security consciousness.' 'Interoperability, especially in joint exercises with countries like the US, worries me.' 'It often means we open our systems to them, but they don't reciprocate.' 'They could have kill switches in their systems and might even be able to affect ours.'

'I miscalculated, shouldn't have played reverse sweep': Campbell

'I miscalculated, shouldn't have played reverse sweep': Campbell

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

John Campbell, who registered his maiden Test century, had mixed emotions after the end of day four in the second Test against India, in Delhi, on Monday.

Mamata links man's suicide to NRC terror, blames BJP

Mamata links man's suicide to NRC terror, blames BJP

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

A man's alleged suicide in West Bengal, with a note blaming the National Register of Citizens (NRC), has ignited a political firestorm between the ruling TMC and the BJP, with accusations of fear-mongering and political exploitation.

Shapoorji Pallonji calls for public listing of Tata Sons

Shapoorji Pallonji calls for public listing of Tata Sons

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

SP Group chairman Shapoorji Pallonji Mistry on Friday reiterated calls for public listing of Tata Sons to bring transparency, amid infighting among trustees of Tata Trusts which controls a 66 per cent stake in the holding company of the salt-to-software conglomerate. Shapoorji Pallonji family is the single largest minority shareholder with about 18.37 per cent in Tata Sons.

How Your Grievances Can Be Fixed!

How Your Grievances Can Be Fixed!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

CPGRAMS -- an online platform available to citizens 24x7 to lodge their grievances to public authorities on service delivery -- has existed for close to two decades. But it has never been this active, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Australia A edge India A in thriller to sweep series

Australia A edge India A in thriller to sweep series

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Poor execution with the bat undid India A's superb bowling performance as Australia A made a clean sweep

Another Test, another big defeat! What's plaguing West Indies?

Another Test, another big defeat! What's plaguing West Indies?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

West Indies players want to make a name, a living but Caribbean is struggling with finances: Chase

Birthday Boy SKY Makes a Statement Against Pakistan

Birthday Boy SKY Makes a Statement Against Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

On his birthday, Suryakumar transformed from a scrutinised captain into a leader in tune with his nation. His bat silenced critics, and his composure off the field earned respect beyond numbers

'Too Many Controversies Under Gambhir'

'Too Many Controversies Under Gambhir'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'Many things that are happening are not good for Indian cricket.'

Can Sai Sudharsan silence critics in Delhi?

Can Sai Sudharsan silence critics in Delhi?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Assessing Sai Sudharsan's temperament and Nitish Kumar Reddy's utility in home conditions would be topmost on India's checklist when the high-on-confidence hosts take on a floundering West Indies

Fadnavis firefights after Amit Shah says 'don't need crutches'

Fadnavis firefights after Amit Shah says 'don't need crutches'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah challenged BJP cadre to ensure the opposition is defeated in the upcoming local body polls in Maharashtra. He emphasized the party's strength and commitment to performance-based politics, citing PM Modi as an example.

Homebound Review: Highly Recommended

Homebound Review: Highly Recommended

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

In the slot of rural poor, there are those who struggle to pull themselves out of crumbling hovels, and there are the Jamtara-like bunch who turn to crime. Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound is about the former, whose quest for respect and dignity is thwarted because they are underprivileged, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Why 80% Indian Households Avoid Financial Risk

Why 80% Indian Households Avoid Financial Risk

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'It takes time and the experience of a few market cycles to develop awareness about one's true risk appetite.'

'We Don't Choose Between Right And Wrong'

'We Don't Choose Between Right And Wrong'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

'What governments have been doing -- in civil service, journalism, business, everywhere -- is making it difficult to do the right thing.' 'Media now ask themselves: "Is it feasible for us to do this story? Will this make our life difficult?"' 'The government should make it easier for people to do the right thing and harder to do the wrong thing. Right now, it's the opposite.'

'I Can't Marry Off My Daughter Because I Don't Have Money'

'I Can't Marry Off My Daughter Because I Don't Have Money'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

'I need 3-4 lakhs for the wedding. All prospective grooms demand a motorcycle which costs 1 to 1.5 lakhs, then you have to also give a bed, cupboard, utensils, fridge,' says Kamala, her wrinkled forehead furrowing with despair.

Activists demand Wangchuk's release, back Ladakh's statehood

Activists demand Wangchuk's release, back Ladakh's statehood

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Activists from Himalayan states condemn the arrest of Sonam Wangchuk, demanding his release and supporting the call for statehood and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. They also warn of a larger crisis unfolding across the Himalayan region due to climate change and poor governance.

Uncharacteristic Tokyo outing ends Neeraj's fine run

Uncharacteristic Tokyo outing ends Neeraj's fine run

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Thursday endured the pain of missing out on a medal after he finished a lowly eighth at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

RBI in no hurry to launch digital currency nationwide

RBI in no hurry to launch digital currency nationwide

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is in no rush to launch the central bank digital currency (CBDC) nationwide, as its most promising use case - cross-border payments - depends on other countries rolling out their own CBDCs simultaneously for the system to work effectively. That said, the CBDC pilot is progressing well, with the user base in India expanding to about seven million, said RBI Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar.

Women's WC: Athapaththu, Perera keep Sri Lanka in semis race

Women's WC: Athapaththu, Perera keep Sri Lanka in semis race

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

An inspiring spell from Shorna Akter (3/27) helped Bangladesh bowl out Sri Lanka for a modest 202 after Hasini Perera struck a career-best 85 in their must-win women's World Cup match in Navi Mumbai on Monday.

Karun Nair, Arjun Tendulkar shine in Ranji clash

Karun Nair, Arjun Tendulkar shine in Ranji clash

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Underdogs Nagaland showed they are made of sterner stuff as their batters fought tooth and nail all day to score 365/5 and frustrate Tamil Nadu who would be fancying their chances of enforcing a follow-on after a mammoth 512-run first-innings total in a Ranji Trophy Group A match in Bengaluru on Monday.

Planning To Take Loan Against Shares?

Planning To Take Loan Against Shares?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Investors can meet cash needs without selling their securities.

Who prevented military action after 26/11, asks Modi citing Chidambaram

Who prevented military action after 26/11, asks Modi citing Chidambaram

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asked the Congress to tell the nation who prevented India's military response after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks linked to Pakistan, and accused the party of weakening the fight against terrorism when in power.

Move over cricket! India's own IPL for shooters?

Move over cricket! India's own IPL for shooters?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

The Shooting League of India (SLI) will start on the outskirts of Delhi in November with six to eight teams, each an eclectic mix of the sport's global stars and local talents.

Where The Deadly Cough Syrup Was Made

Where The Deadly Cough Syrup Was Made

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Sandwiched between a Hero MotoCorp showroom and a shop that hires out cooking utensils is a small, dingy building that's been locked up. The non-descript two-room building is a manufacturing unit of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the pharma company made its Coldriff cough syrup that has allegedly killed 25 children in Madhya Pradesh.

Rohit gifts bat, inspires Mumbai youngsters Mhatre, Sarfaraz

Rohit gifts bat, inspires Mumbai youngsters Mhatre, Sarfaraz

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma bonded and practiced with youngsters Ayush Mhatre and Indian Test batter Sarfaraz Khan on Tuesday.

Under-fire Marquez quits as India football coach

Under-fire Marquez quits as India football coach

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

India football head coach Manolo Marquez stepped down on Wednesday after reaching a 'mutual agreement' with the All Indian Football Federation.

Why Modi Needs Mission-Mode Bureaucrats

Why Modi Needs Mission-Mode Bureaucrats

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Learning from East Asia, India must reform its district administration with performance, accountability, and vision to achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat, points out Deepak Mishra.

'Pycroft can't bring Surya and say, Come shake hands'

'Pycroft can't bring Surya and say, Come shake hands'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has backed match referee Andy Pycroft amid Pakistan's criticism in the post-match handshake controversy, saying the Zimbabwean official is not a "school teacher" and was only doing his job to avoid an unnecessary spectacle.

Does it make sense to invest in power stocks?

Does it make sense to invest in power stocks?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Utilities in the power sector present an interesting investment case at this moment. Most power stocks have lost substantial ground in the past 12 months.

Yastika ruled out of World Cup; replacement named

Yastika ruled out of World Cup; replacement named

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Uma Chetry replaces injured Yastika Bhatia for Australia ODIs, Women's World Cup

SKY fined for 'political comment'; BCCI files appeal

SKY fined for 'political comment'; BCCI files appeal

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Suryakumar fined 30 percent of match fee, India appeal verdict

Women's World Cup: Mooney masterclass sinks Pakistan

Women's World Cup: Mooney masterclass sinks Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Star batter Beth Mooney struck a magnificent hundred and led a remarkable Australian fightback along with tailender Alana King to set up a crushing 107-run win over Pakistan in their ICC World Cup match, in Colombo, on Wednesday.

Bihar polls: BJP, JD-U to contest 101 seats each; Paswan gets 29

Bihar polls: BJP, JD-U to contest 101 seats each; Paswan gets 29

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

The BJP and JD(U) will each contest on 101 seats in the Bihar assembly elections, while the LJP will field candidates on 29 seats. Other NDA partners will contest on fewer seats.

Modi turns 75; fortnight-long celebrations begin

Modi turns 75; fortnight-long celebrations begin

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 75 on Wednesday, with the Bharatiya Janata Party launching over a fortnight long 'Sewa Pakhwada' to mark the birthday of its preeminent leader.