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12 cheetahs from South Africa en route to India

Twelve cheetahs will be flown in from South Africa on February 18, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Thursday. IMAGE: One of the eight cheetahs brought from Namibia taking a rest......

'India has a responsibility to Indians in South Africa'

'The Government of India could aggressively promote developmental projects that will alleviate poverty particularly in communities where South Africans of Indian origin and our black brothers and......

How the Indian vote matters in South Africa

South Africa is heading for polls on May 7. Shubha Singh examines how the Indian vote can make a difference in Durban South Africa goes in for its fifth democratic election on May 7 with a result......

COVID-19: Prominent Indian-origin virologist dies in South Africa

World-renowned virologist Gita Ramjee has become the first Indian-origin South African to have died after contracting the novel coronavirus that has killed five people in the country. CORONAVIRUS......

Have Climate Summits Lost The Mojo?

How the UN's flagship climate summit lost its direction and what's at stake. IMAGE: An aerial view of an area submerged in water amid heavy rainfall caused by cyclone Montha in Warangal, October......

India Diversifies Petroleum Exports To New Markets

India offset the decline in exports to traditional destinations by sharply ramping up shipments to Jordan (18,086 per cent), Hong Kong (17,006 per cent), Spain (13,436 per cent), the Philippines......

TCS eyes $200 mn from S Africa

Tata Consultancy Serviceshas estimated to earn revenues worth $200 million by 2010 from its South African operations against $28 million in 2005-06. TCS, one of the first Indian software companies......

'Gandhi Had The Guts To Get Up And Go On'

'For the longest time, he was not an activist.''He was just trying to build his own self-identity, self-respect and ambition.' Rediff Senior Contributor Aseem Chhabra speaks to Hansal Mehta,......

'Shah Rukh Fighting Shah Rukh, Falling, Tumbling...'

'In almost every film, Shah Rukhbhai has done a lot of his own stunts.' IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan shoots the train sequence in Ra.One. Photograph: Kind courtesy Parvez Shaikh There's nothing Shah Rukh......

Twinkle Khanna celebrates birthday in South Africa

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:Actress Twinkle Khanna, who is currently holidaying in South Africa with husband Akshay Kumar, celebrated her 40th birthday on......

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

'She was brave. She didn't care a hoot. And India was not the strongest of nations as it is now.' IMAGE: Indira Gandhi with Henry Kissinger in Chronicles of the Forgotten Genocide: The Kissinger......

South Africa gear up for India's spin challenge

Top-order consistency remains a concern for South Africa ahead of the first Test against India, starting in Kolkata on Friday. IMAGE: Temba Bavuma will return to lead South Africa for the first......

Beware South Africa! Gill Sets The Nets On Fire

With free public access, nearly 5,000 fans roared as Gill stepped out and deposited balls into galleries, at times overshadowing power-hitter Shivam Dube during their rotational practice session.......

Namibia beat South Africa in huge T20 upset

IMAGE: Namibia have qualified for next year’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Photograph: Cricket Namibia/X Namibia came up with a breathtaking performance to stun South Africa by four......

'To get rid of chokers tag a big thing for South Africa': Markram

IMAGE: Aiden Markram celebrates his century with captain Kagiso Rabada during the WTC 2025 Final against Australia at Lord's. Photograph: Proteas Men/X Aiden Markram hopes South Africa's ICC World......

Sharma tied-4th after season-best 66 in South Africa

IMAGE: India's Shubhankar Sharma had his best round of 2025, carding a six-under 66, on a weather-affected opening day of the Investec South African Open Championship. Photograph: Matthew......