News for 'india-first'

FIFA's big move to fix ailing Indian football!

FIFA's big move to fix ailing Indian football!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

FIFA on Saturday launched its first talent academy for youngsters in India in collaboration with the All India Football Federation (AIFF), aiming to provide advanced training to talented footballers in the country.

The Teen Who Stunned Sindhu!

The Teen Who Stunned Sindhu!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'When I played against Sindhu didi in China, I am happy I managed to play better than I did last time.'

''Generations will talk about how Pant batted with a broken foot'

''Generations will talk about how Pant batted with a broken foot'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Head coach Gautam Gambhir said the character and foundation of the current Indian team will be built on the remarkable act of courage from Rishabh Pant in the Manchester Test.

Ever-reliable Rahul hits another major milestone!

Ever-reliable Rahul hits another major milestone!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

K L Rahul, the most consistent performer with the bat for the visitors so far in the series, completed 9,000 runs in international cricket across all formats.

'Companies Will Be More Powerful Than Nations'

'Companies Will Be More Powerful Than Nations'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'If you align your ambition with India's rise, the peak of your careers will unfold alongside the peak of India's power.'

The War Story Farhan Akhtar Wants To Tell

The War Story Farhan Akhtar Wants To Tell

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

'This isn't just the story of Shaitan Singh. It's the story of the 120 soldiers who stood with him.' 'Their bravery and their sacrifice it deserves to be known.'

One Step Closer To Gaganyaan...

One Step Closer To Gaganyaan...

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

With these successful tests, ISRO has moved a step closer to India's first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan.

Schoolboy in playground: Tharoor on Trump's 'dead economy' remark

Schoolboy in playground: Tharoor on Trump's 'dead economy' remark

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

The entire impact of Trump's tariff policies over the last six months or so has taken the whole world back, and India too had a bit of a jolt just two to three days ago, Tharoor said.

'All India Radio Is No Underdog'

'All India Radio Is No Underdog'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'The largest listenership for Vividh Bharati outside the country is in Spain.' 'The labourers who go there for the tomato-picking season feel cut off from their country and listen to Vividh Bharati to overcome their loneliness.'

'Pain is just an emotion': Stokes refuses to back down

'Pain is just an emotion': Stokes refuses to back down

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Stokes took his first five-wicket haul for eight years in India's first innings, an impressive feat given his recent injury issues.

India's Narrowest Test Win Ever!

India's Narrowest Test Win Ever!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

A look at India's narrowest victories by run margin -- games that tested nerves, showcased grit, and etched unforgettable drama into Test history.

Leading By Example: The Gill Effect In Numbers!

Leading By Example: The Gill Effect In Numbers!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Shubman Gill had a phenomenal Test series against England, leading a young Indian side in transition to a 2-2 draw and earning the Player of the Series award.

Resistant India Defy England To Keep Series Alive

Resistant India Defy England To Keep Series Alive

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Earlier, after being 0-2 early in their second innings, India continued to battle on to frustrate England on day five, the tourists doing everything possible to keep the series alive on 322-4 at tea.

Rahul's English Summer of Maturity and Mastery

Rahul's English Summer of Maturity and Mastery

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

With over 500 runs, six crucial catches, the most by an Indian on the tour, Rahul led by example and lived up to his wiseman tag.

Saina Nehwal, Kashyap part ways!

Saina Nehwal, Kashyap part ways!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Indian badminton's superstar couple Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap have parted ways.

Natural Leader, Siraj Basking in the Recognition

Natural Leader, Siraj Basking in the Recognition

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'He leads a lot of actions. And in this series so far, he's done it with the ball at times that we've needed somebody to put his hand up and create something.'

Youth Test: Suryavanshi blitz puts India on top

Youth Test: Suryavanshi blitz puts India on top

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Suryavanshi's fifty helps India U-19 stretch lead over England

England bring back veteran spinner for 4th India Test

England bring back veteran spinner for 4th India Test

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Left-arm spinner Liam Dawson returned to England Test set up after a gap of eight years, replacing injured Shoaib Bashir in the squad for the fourth Test against India.

Kamboj or Prasidh: Who'll be India's third seamer?

Kamboj or Prasidh: Who'll be India's third seamer?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Soon after gently rolling his arm over in the field of play, Akash Deep cut a forlorn figure as uncapped Anshul Kamboj and Prasidh Krishna bowled full tilt at India's first outdoor training session ahead of the fourth Test.

This Is India's Oldest Surviving Tiranga

This Is India's Oldest Surviving Tiranga

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

The first national flag in Independent India was hoisted at Fort St George in Madras, not at Delhi's Red Fort.

Consistent Jadeja has been exceptional with the bat: Kumble

Consistent Jadeja has been exceptional with the bat: Kumble

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Spin great Anil Kumble heaped praise on Ravindra Jadeja for his consistency and growing maturity with the bat.

England V India 2025 Will Be Talked About For Years

England V India 2025 Will Be Talked About For Years

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Across five fiercely contested Tests, more than 7,000 runs were scored, including a record-equalling 21 individual centuries. Every match stretched into a gripping fifth day. The sun shone, the stands were full, and the cricket -- emotional, enthralling, and endlessly unpredictable -- captured imaginations around the world.

Stokes' Run Out Of Pant Changed Everything

Stokes' Run Out Of Pant Changed Everything

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Dinesh Karthik and Nasser Hussain pointed to a string of missteps -- a dropped catch, a run out, a collapse -- that proved far more decisive than the final day's drama.

Is India playing it too safe with Bumrah?

Is India playing it too safe with Bumrah?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Irfan Pathan criticised believes controlling restricting the number of overs sent down by pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah during the Lord's Test proved crucial.

'Akash Deep has shown how hungry he was': Siraj

'Akash Deep has shown how hungry he was': Siraj

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Mohammed Siraj credited fellow seamer Akash Deep for playing a big role in his six-wicket haul during Day 3 of the second Test against England in Birmingham.

Neeraj Chopra's Heartfelt Fan Moment In Bengaluru

Neeraj Chopra's Heartfelt Fan Moment In Bengaluru

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra shared a touching moment with an elderly fan during a quiet stroll in Bengaluru.

Shubhanshu adjusting to life on Earth, says father

Shubhanshu adjusting to life on Earth, says father

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the Indian astronaut who along with three others returned recently from a successful space mission, is in Houston in the United States, as he readjusts to life on Earth, his father said on Thursday.

Private Firms Can Be Involved In Stealth Fighter Project

Private Firms Can Be Involved In Stealth Fighter Project

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

'An HAL-private sector tieup is a possibility.'

Back from space, what awaits astronaut Shuks at home

Back from space, what awaits astronaut Shuks at home

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Kamna Shukla, wife of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, shares plans for his homecoming after his 18-day mission on the International Space Station, emphasizing family time and simple pleasures.

Splashdown! Shubhanshu Shukla Is Back On Earth!

Splashdown! Shubhanshu Shukla Is Back On Earth!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 mission crew safely returned to Earth after an 18-day stay at the International Space Station, splashing down off the coast of San Diego.

Captain Gill gets Tendulkar's vote of confidence

Captain Gill gets Tendulkar's vote of confidence

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

'I think Shubman has done a good job in putting things together and staying calm. You look at him, you always feel that he's not panicking. He is calm.'

Can India Break Old Trafford Jinx?

Can India Break Old Trafford Jinx?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Can Shubman Gill and his men rewrite the script once more? The answer begins unrolling on July 23.

SEE: India's first glass bridge over sea

SEE: India's first glass bridge over sea

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

The glass bridge offers tourists an enchanting view of the monuments of the two savants and the sea around.

Modi to visit UK this month; landmark FTA, defence deal likely

Modi to visit UK this month; landmark FTA, defence deal likely

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit the United Kingdom by the end of this month, with the India-UK free trade deal expected to be formally signed. Discussions on expanding bilateral ties in defence and security are also anticipated.

Kerala ex-CM, veteran CPM leader Achuthanandan dies at 101

Kerala ex-CM, veteran CPM leader Achuthanandan dies at 101

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Former Kerala Chief Minister and veteran CPI(M) leader V S Achuthanandan, a key figure in Kerala's political history, died on Monday at the age of 101. He was a founding member of the CPI(M) and served as Chief Minister from 2006 to 2011.

Pant or Rahul? Who will be India's first-choice WK?

Pant or Rahul? Who will be India's first-choice WK?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

In India's last ODI series against Sri Lanka, Rahul kept wickets in the first two matches, scoring 31 and 0, while Pant played the third game but managed only 6 runs. India could opt to include both players in the XI, but that would likely come at the expense of Iyer.

Huge name withdraws from Neeraj Chopra Classic

Huge name withdraws from Neeraj Chopra Classic

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Peters has had a long rivalry with Chopra

'It's Not Possible That Some Warning Was Not There'

'It's Not Possible That Some Warning Was Not There'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'If anything happened out of the normal, there would be instantaneous ECAM, EICAS warnings, the master caution or master warnings going off.' 'It would be like a Christmas tree in the cockpit if things start going wrong.'

'Switches Seem To Be In Up Position, But...'

'Switches Seem To Be In Up Position, But...'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

'...from the recovered part of the throttle quadrant -- the control panel that manages engine power -- it is hard to say at this stage if the locking mechanism was damaged in any way.'

DU's move to drop papers on Pak, China, Islam sparks row

DU's move to drop papers on Pak, China, Islam sparks row

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

While some called it ideological censorship, those who supported the decision termed it a step towards making the syllabus "India-centric" and free from bias.