News for 'south Asia'

'Kuldeep At His Peak, Must Play Asia Cup'

'Kuldeep At His Peak, Must Play Asia Cup'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'He will be a vital cog in the wheel for the Asia Cup.'

Are open borders possible in south Asia?

Are open borders possible in south Asia?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2004

Would you endorse a reunion of south Asia?

South Asia to grow at 6.9%: RIS

South Asia to grow at 6.9%: RIS

Rediff.com27 Jan 2004

South Asia is expected to log an economic growth of 6.9% in 2003-04, which would further go up to 7.2% in the next fiscal, making the region the second-fastest growing in the world after China, economic think-tank RIS said.

How StanChart plans to expand in South Asia

How StanChart plans to expand in South Asia

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

Standard Chartered Bank's aim of expanding its consumer banking business in South Asia was strengthened when it convinced Sanjeeb Chaudhuri to join the bank earlier in July.

T20 World Cup: SKY Praises Gambhir For...

T20 World Cup: SKY Praises Gambhir For...

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

'The atmosphere he has created in the team -- he has tried to infuse a culture of playing for the team and not focusing on personal milestones.'

T20 World Cup, India vs Pakistan: Father Shares Secret Of Ishan Kishan's Match-Winning Knock

T20 World Cup, India vs Pakistan: Father Shares Secret Of Ishan Kishan's Match-Winning Knock

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

'He worked very hard in the last two years, he played a lot of domestic cricket, focused on his batting.'

60 Years On This Week, Indira Gandhi Became Prime Minister

60 Years On This Week, Indira Gandhi Became Prime Minister

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

In a culture where children take up the profession of their father, her becoming a politician was seen as natural and acceptable.

'Asia Cup Win Tribute To Courage Of Punjab'

'Asia Cup Win Tribute To Courage Of Punjab'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Manpreet Singh dedicated India's Asia Cup hockey triumph to the people of his home state Punjab, who are battling devastating floods.

Rohit's hilarious advice to Kuldeep ahead of T20 World Cup

Rohit's hilarious advice to Kuldeep ahead of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Rohit Sharma offered a hilarious piece of advice to spinner Kuldeep Yadav ahead of the T20 World Cup this year from February 7.

Stable South Asia key to progress: PM

Stable South Asia key to progress: PM

Rediff.com9 Oct 2004

The PM said the media could play a critical role in shaping ideas to overcome the burden of past perceptions.

'LeT a ticking time bomb in South Asia'

'LeT a ticking time bomb in South Asia'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2010

Charging that Islamabad has not taken any concrete action against the group, Daniel Markey, Senior Fellow for India, Pakistan and South Asia, Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), said US President Barack Obama should focus on LeT and other extremist organisation which are of enormous concern.

Activist Harjeet Singh held after ED raids; Pak, B'desh trips under lens

Activist Harjeet Singh held after ED raids; Pak, B'desh trips under lens

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The Uttar Pradesh excise department arrested climate activist Harjeet Singh for allegedly possessing excess liquor after the ED searched his premises in connection with a foreign exchange violation case. The ED is investigating the misuse of funds received from abroad and Singh's visits to Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Massive fleet heading towards Iran, warns Trump

Massive fleet heading towards Iran, warns Trump

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

United States President Donald Trump has said that Iran is under close watch and a 'massive fleet' is heading towards the Gulf region.

Coach Fulton hails unbeaten India after Asia Cup triumph

Coach Fulton hails unbeaten India after Asia Cup triumph

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'We have enough time to build towards Asian Games and World Cup.'

Why Pakistan is South Asia's sick man

Why Pakistan is South Asia's sick man

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

As they struggle to pull the economy from the edge of a precipice, policy makers in Islamabad would do well to learn from India and Bangladesh.

India had 12 of 15 most polluted cities in Central and South Asia in 2022

India had 12 of 15 most polluted cities in Central and South Asia in 2022

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

According to the report by Swiss firm IQAir released on Tuesday, India's annual average PM2.5 level in 2022 was 53.3 g/m3, slightly lower than the 2021 average of 58.1.

T20 World Cup 2026: Debutants Who Could Write History

T20 World Cup 2026: Debutants Who Could Write History

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

New faces with big dreams. These players are set to step onto the T20 World Cup stage for the first time.

Tilak drops rehab video, targets T20 World Cup spot

Tilak drops rehab video, targets T20 World Cup spot

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Tilak Varma posted some pictures and videos on his social media, showcasing his rehab process as he prepares to make a return to Team India ahead of the all-important T20 World Cup.

PM pitches for freer trade in South Asia

PM pitches for freer trade in South Asia

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Pitching for freer movement of goods, services and people across South Asia, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday warned that the region faces the risk of "marginalisation and stagnation" if member countries fail to build SAARC as a group that is better connected and better empowered.

Sexual offences against children up by 94 pc in 5 years: Report

Sexual offences against children up by 94 pc in 5 years: Report

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

A new report indicates a significant rise in reported sexual offences against children in India, but also highlights strong prosecution rates and detection systems.

Opinions differ on Obama plan for South Asia envoy

Opinions differ on Obama plan for South Asia envoy

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Some South Asian experts in Washington, DC argue that such an envoy should concentrate only on Afghanistan and Pakistan; another section holds that India should be included and that a discussion on Kashmir is inevitable; and a third section of opinion contends that the whole idea is misguided.

Trump scraps talks with Putin, to meet Xi in South Korea

Trump scraps talks with Putin, to meet Xi in South Korea

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced his upcoming diplomatic trip to Malaysia, South Korea, and Japan, highlighting a significant meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea.

From British child to India's trusted voice: Mark Tully

From British child to India's trusted voice: Mark Tully

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Mark Tully, the renowned journalist, author, and Indophile, has passed away at the age of 90. He spent a lifetime in India as a journalist, mingling with its people and telling their stories.

Equity capital inflow in real estate rises 25% to record $14.25 bn in 2025

Equity capital inflow in real estate rises 25% to record $14.25 bn in 2025

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

The Indian real estate sector received a record equity capital inflow of Rs 14.25 billion last year, higher by 25 per cent annually, as developers and institutional investors remained bullish on growth potential, according to CBRE.

T20 World Cup: India look to ride on form, familiarity

T20 World Cup: India look to ride on form, familiarity

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Form and familiarity favour India in T20 World Cup

Harbhajan urges patience with Gambhir

Harbhajan urges patience with Gambhir

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'In India, it is our tradition that if the team plays well, everyone is quiet, but as soon as the team plays poorly, we get on top of the coach.'

No selfish gains in South Asia: Hu

No selfish gains in South Asia: Hu

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

"China welcomes and supports improvement in relations between India and Pakistan," he said.

Steel prices hiked again amid rising exports

Steel prices hiked again amid rising exports

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

The imposition of safeguard duty, an uptick in exports, and an increase in input cost are driving steel prices higher. The latest round of price increase took place on Friday, with some steel mills increasing hot-rolled coil (HRC) prices by ~500-750 a tonne, according to price reporting and market intelligence firm BigMint. HRC is a benchmark for flat steel.

South Asia floods have hit 20 million

South Asia floods have hit 20 million

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

Thousands of people in India, Nepal and Bangladesh have lost their homes and livestock and will have to begin their lives from scratch when the flood waters recede.

China omnipresent threat to stability of South Asia: CDS

China omnipresent threat to stability of South Asia: CDS

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on Saturday said that China's ambitions and aspirations to global power presented an 'omnipresent danger' to stability in South Asia.

NRI to head CIA's South Asia arm

NRI to head CIA's South Asia arm

Rediff.com30 Aug 2005

Why India needs Kuldeep's spin magic in Asia Cup

Why India needs Kuldeep's spin magic in Asia Cup

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Kuldeep Yadav has a good record in T20 Internationals with 69 wickets in 40 matches at an economy rate of 6.77, with a best of 5/17 against South Africa.

Will Budget 2026 Fix The Customs-FTA Disconnect?

Will Budget 2026 Fix The Customs-FTA Disconnect?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Customs regimes can lead to labyrinthine legal disputes. Budget 2026 must recognise that an excessively defensive Customs posture can itself become a trade barrier, point out Mukesh Butani and Shankey Agrawal.

Gambhir safe as coach? BCCI sends clear message

Gambhir safe as coach? BCCI sends clear message

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla said that head coach Gautam Gambhir has a firm grip on the team and is popular among the players.

Youth & Experience: Meet India's World Cup 15

Youth & Experience: Meet India's World Cup 15

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Defending champions India have unveiled a well-rounded 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup

Asia Cup: Arshdeep Singh set to create history!

Asia Cup: Arshdeep Singh set to create history!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

The left-arm pacer is just one wicket away from becoming the first Indian bowler to claim 100 wickets in T20 Internationals.

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Will India Top Group A?

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Will India Top Group A?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Defending champions India look to do something they have never done in World Cups and retain the trophy.

Alarming Rise Of Sexual Violence Against Dalit Women

Alarming Rise Of Sexual Violence Against Dalit Women

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

57,766 cases of atrocities against the SCs were reported in 2023, the highest in the last three decades.