News for 'South Asians'

Fulton opposed Manpreet's axing, nearly quit: Report

Fulton opposed Manpreet's axing, nearly quit: Report

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Hockey India chief coach Craig Fulton reportedly threatened to resign after opposing Manpreet Singh's omission from core probables on disciplinary grounds.

South Asian Games: India thrash Nepal 21-0

South Asian Games: India thrash Nepal 21-0

Rediff.com30 Jan 2010

Skipper Ajitesh Roy led from the front with five goals as the Indian hockey team mauled an inexperienced Nepal 21-0 to make a resounding start at the 11th South Asian Games in Dhaka.

Asian champion Nandini pulls out of World Championships

Asian champion Nandini pulls out of World Championships

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Nandini Agasara had received a provisional berth for the World Championships in Tokyo in September by virtue of winning the heptathlete gold medal at the Asian Championships.

Sensex sheds 346 pts on foreign fund outflows

Sensex sheds 346 pts on foreign fund outflows

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

From the 30-Sensex firms, Adani Ports, HCL Tech, Power Grid, Trent, Bharat Electronics and Bharti Airtel were among the biggest laggards. However, Tata Steel, Asian Paints, Hindustan Unilever, and Eternal were among the gainers.

Obama campaigns for life of South Asian man

Obama campaigns for life of South Asian man

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

The lawmaker commended Team Vinay's effort to obtain 20,000 registered donors by July 10, and pointed out that "to date, they have reached 6,904 donors, so we have a lot of work to do."

Zohran Mamdani scripts history, becomes NYC's 1st Muslim mayor

Zohran Mamdani scripts history, becomes NYC's 1st Muslim mayor

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Zohran Mamdani has been elected as the Mayor of New York City, becoming the first South Asian and Muslim to hold the position. He defeated Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa and former New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo.

TCS accused in US lawsuit of South Asian bias

TCS accused in US lawsuit of South Asian bias

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Steven Heldt said 95 per cent of Tata's 14,000-person US workforce descend from South Asia.

Blue-chips Reliance, ICICI Bank drag Sensex down by 324 points

Blue-chips Reliance, ICICI Bank drag Sensex down by 324 points

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

ICICI Bank, Eternal, Titan, Adani Ports, Tata Consultancy Services and UltraTech Cement were also among the laggards. However, InterGlobe Aviation, Tech Mahindra, Hindustan Unilever and Bajaj Finance were among the gainers.

Mamdani takes oath as NYC Mayor at a subway station

Mamdani takes oath as NYC Mayor at a subway station

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Zohran Mamdani, of Indian descent, was sworn in as the 112th Mayor of New York City, marking a historic moment as the first South Asian and Muslim to hold the position. The ceremony took place in an old subway station, symbolizing a new era for the city.

Four athletes test positive at South Asian Games

Four athletes test positive at South Asian Games

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

Two Pakistani athletes and one each from Sri Lanka and Nepal tested positive for banned substances.

South Asian Petro in JV with Egyptian firm

South Asian Petro in JV with Egyptian firm

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

SAPL intends to start a new manufacturing facility in Damietta in Egypt with an installed capacity of 315,000 tonnes a year.

'Communist' coming to White House: Trump official ahead of Mamdani meet

'Communist' coming to White House: Trump official ahead of Mamdani meet

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will meet with President Trump at the White House, marking their first meeting since Mamdani's election victory. The meeting highlights Trump's willingness to engage with diverse political figures, even those with differing ideologies.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui to be honoured at South Asian Film Festival

Nawazuddin Siddiqui to be honoured at South Asian Film Festival

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

The actor will leave for Chicago on September 16.

South Asian Games: Gold rush continues for India

South Asian Games: Gold rush continues for India

Rediff.com6 Feb 2010

Swimmers led the gold rush as India bagged a rich haul of 33 medals, including 17 yellow metals, to leave other countries far behind on the ninth day of the 11th South Asian Games in Dhaka on Saturday.

South Asian Games: Hit or miss? Tell Us!

South Asian Games: Hit or miss? Tell Us!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

For the 12th successive time, none could match up to India's regional might but the host country's record-breaking medal haul of 308 can hardly hide the fact that the standard of competition in the South Asian Games has failed to rise significantly.

Sensex tanks 780 points on renewed trade uncertainties

Sensex tanks 780 points on renewed trade uncertainties

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

From the 30-Sensex firms, Larsen & Toubro, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services, Reliance Industries, Tata Steel, and Trent were among the biggest laggards. On the other hand, Eternal, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, and Bharat Electronics were the gainers.

Zohran Mamdani thanks family from 'Kampala to Dilli'

Zohran Mamdani thanks family from 'Kampala to Dilli'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Zohran Mamdani, of Indian origin, was sworn in as the 112th Mayor of New York City, promising an agenda of affordability and inclusivity. He is the first South Asian and Muslim to hold the position.

Why China's Claim On Shaksgam Valley Is Baseless

Why China's Claim On Shaksgam Valley Is Baseless

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Today's situation in the Shaksgam Valley is the consequence of what happened in Gilgit in 1947. But is India ready to militarily get back its territories? asks Claude Arpi.

Sensex drops 120 pts on foreign fund outflows

Sensex drops 120 pts on foreign fund outflows

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Among Sensex firms, Trent, HDFC Bank, Adani Ports, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Bharat Electronics, Titan and Asian Paints were the major laggards. However, State Bank of India, Infosys, Axis Bank and Maruti were among the gainers.

South Asian rights group concerned over US Immigration Bill

South Asian rights group concerned over US Immigration Bill

Rediff.com24 May 2013

A South Asian rights group has expressed serious concerns over certain provisions of the comprehensive immigration reform bill that will pave a pathway to citizenship to some 11 million undocumented immigrants, including more than 260,000 Indians.

T20 World Cup: Can Afghanistan recreate 2024 magic in subcontinent?

T20 World Cup: Can Afghanistan recreate 2024 magic in subcontinent?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Afghanistan unit will be heading into the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka with hopes of replicating their historic performance during the 2024 edition

Stock markets end lower in volatile trade

Stock markets end lower in volatile trade

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

From the 30-Sensex firms, InterGlobe Aviation, Sun Pharma, Asian Paints, Reliance Industries, Hindustan Unilever, and Tata Steel were among the biggest laggards. However, Trent, UltraTech Cement, Maruti, and Power Grid were among the gainers.

'South Asian countries are fighting for sportsmanship glory, not bombs'

'South Asian countries are fighting for sportsmanship glory, not bombs'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Postponed several times due to a variety of reasons, the much-delayed but the biggest South Asian Games ever begin, in Guwahati, on Friday, with hosts India expected to stamp their superiority in the regional spectacle.

8 Best Hotels And Resorts In Asia

8 Best Hotels And Resorts In Asia

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Cond Nast's editors have sat down, like they do yearly and listed their favourite stays in Asia.

Five Indians cruise into Asian Jr Boxing semis

Five Indians cruise into Asian Jr Boxing semis

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Five Indian boxers enter semifinals, assured of medal in U19 Asian Championships

Mitchell's unseen grind pays off in Indian conditions

Mitchell's unseen grind pays off in Indian conditions

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

'That's the stuff that a lot of people don't see...the work that you put in, away from the shiny lights and the TV, but it's always nice I guess when you get the rewards from that.'

India, EU free trade deal to likely conclude on Jan 27

India, EU free trade deal to likely conclude on Jan 27

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

India and the European Union are set to announce on January 27 the conclusion of negotiations and finalisation of a free trade agreement, which is aimed at boosting economic ties between the two regions amid disruptions in global trade due to US tariffs, an official said.

Sensex down 322 points on selling in blue-chips

Sensex down 322 points on selling in blue-chips

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

From the 30-Sensex firms, HDFC Bank, Infosys, HCL Tech, Bajaj Finance, Tata Consultancy Services and Reliance Industries were among the biggest laggards. In contrast, Bharat Electronics, Hindustan Unilever, Tata Steel and UltraTech Cement were among the gainers.

Sensex end lower by 54 points on foreign fund outflows

Sensex end lower by 54 points on foreign fund outflows

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

From the Sensex firms, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti, Adani Ports, Bajaj Finserv, Titan, and HDFC Bank were among the major laggards. However, Hindustan Unilever, Trent, HCL Tech, Asian Paints, and Tata Steel were among the gainers.

Sensex down 78 points on weak global trends

Sensex down 78 points on weak global trends

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Among Sensex firms, Sun Pharma, Tata Steel, Power Grid, Asian Paints, NTPC and Bharti Airtel were the biggest laggards. Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Adani Ports, Axis Bank and HCL Tech were among the gainers.

Sensex ends lower on foreign fund outflows, selling in blue-chips

Sensex ends lower on foreign fund outflows, selling in blue-chips

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

From the 30-Sensex firms, Trent, Larsen & Toubro, Reliance Industries, InterGlobe Aviation, Maruti, ITC, Adani Ports and Bharat Electronics were among the biggest laggards. In contrast, Eternal, ICICI Bank, Tech Mahindra, State Bank of India and Tata Consultancy Services were among the gainers.

Sensex jumps 448 points on fresh fund inflows

Sensex jumps 448 points on fresh fund inflows

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

From the 30-Sensex firms, Bharat Electronics, Power Grid, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Asian Paints, Reliance Industries, and Bajaj Finserv were among the biggest gainers. However, HCL Tech, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, and Sun Pharma were the laggards.

Sensex tumbles 534 pts dragged by foreign fund outflows, weak global trends

Sensex tumbles 534 pts dragged by foreign fund outflows, weak global trends

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Among Sensex firms, Axis Bank tanked the most by 5.03 per cent. Eternal, HCL Tech, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Steel, UltraTech Cement and Bajaj Finance were also among the laggards. However, Titan, Bharti Airtel, Mahindra & Mahindra and Asian Paints were among the gainers.

AR Rahman Blames 'Communal Thing' For Lesser Work

AR Rahman Blames 'Communal Thing' For Lesser Work

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

A R Rahman feels a power shift may have happened in the past eight years, as 'people who are not creative have the power now to decide things.'

Bishnoi Gang kills Indian-origin businessman in Canada

Bishnoi Gang kills Indian-origin businessman in Canada

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

A 68-year-old Indian-origin businessman named Darshan Singh Sahsi was killed in Canada's Abbotsford on Monday morning, reported the Vancouver Sun.

Why Badoni was picked ahead of Rinku and Parag

Why Badoni was picked ahead of Rinku and Parag

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

'It could be a slightly unpopular choice because he hasn't scored even 1,000 runs in List A cricket.'

Stock markets surge nearly 1% on last trading session of 2025

Stock markets surge nearly 1% on last trading session of 2025

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

From the 30-Sensex firms, Tata Steel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Reliance Industries, Axis Bank, Titan and Trent were among the biggest gainers. However, Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Bajaj Finance and Sun Pharma, were the laggards.

Asian Shooting: Sandhu sustains India's gold rush

Asian Shooting: Sandhu sustains India's gold rush

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Rajkanwar Sandhu takes centre fire pistol gold, Ankur Mittal excels in double trap

2025 Best Test XI: Gill, Rahul, Bumrah In

2025 Best Test XI: Gill, Rahul, Bumrah In

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Temba Bavuma, who led South Africa to their maiden ICC World Test Championship title and a historic 2-0 series sweep in India, also made the cut, while four Australian players were included.

T20 WC: No Cummins, no Hazlewood: Can Australia still deliver?

T20 WC: No Cummins, no Hazlewood: Can Australia still deliver?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

A versatile and dynamic Australian unit, without key pacer Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, who is likely to miss the early stages of the tournament, will be going into the T20 World Cup with hopes of going deep in the tournament.