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Forge a 'great wall of steel', Xi tells China's border troops

Forge a 'great wall of steel', Xi tells China's border troops

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Xi has called on Chinese border troops to enhance their capabilities in border defence and control to forge a "great wall of steel" along the country's borders, it said.

Amid pandemic and protest, Olympics return to a changed China

Amid pandemic and protest, Olympics return to a changed China

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Winter Olympics will be staged by a country that has grown far wealthier, more powerful

Title for amazing Sania on comeback in Hobart

Title for amazing Sania on comeback in Hobart

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Sania Mirza lifted with partner Nadiia Kichenok pipped the second seed Chinese team 6-4, 6-4 in one hour 21 minutes.

Russian President Putin arrives in Beijing for Winter Olympics

Russian President Putin arrives in Beijing for Winter Olympics

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Friday for the 2022 Winter Olympics and a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, bringing with him a deal to increase natural gas supplies to China amid rising tension with the West.

'Narasimha Rao was a prime minister with an open mind'

'Narasimha Rao was a prime minister with an open mind'

Rediff.com2 May 2023

'Narasimha Rao asked me why China was doing so well in attracting foreign investments and I gave my frank opinion.' 'I told him that giving thrust to exports had to be a national effort.' 'But in India, the system was very centralised in the Government of India and the state governments had no role to play.'

BWF Worlds: Prannoy stuns Lakshya; Saina ousted

BWF Worlds: Prannoy stuns Lakshya; Saina ousted

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The unseeded Indian duo had to toil hard for 58 minutes to win its round of 16 clash

Sealed with a kiss: China's First Lady has all in smiles at Delhi school

Sealed with a kiss: China's First Lady has all in smiles at Delhi school

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

The first lady of China, Peng Liyuan on Thursday visited TagoreInternationalSchool , here in Vasant Vihar and witnessed various cultural programmes performed by the school students.

Hsieh wins third Wimbledon doubles title

Hsieh wins third Wimbledon doubles title

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

The Taiwanese-Belgian duo saved match points on the way to claiming a 3-6, 7-5, 9-7 win on Centre Court.

Chess Olympiad: India 'A' crush Kazakhstan in women's event

Chess Olympiad: India 'A' crush Kazakhstan in women's event

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

In the Open section, the India 'B' team, which has been in sparkling form, had to settle for a 2-2 draw against Uzbekistan as the in-form D Gukesh lost to Nodirbek Abdusattorov, the reigning world rapid chess champion.

When Putin flirted with China's First Lady

When Putin flirted with China's First Lady

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Was he just being a gentleman or was there more to it? Russian President Vladimir Putin has set the international media and Internet abuzz by putting his coat on the shoulders of China's First Lady Peng Liyuan.

US Open: Radwanska first major upset at Flushing Meadows

US Open: Radwanska first major upset at Flushing Meadows

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Peng Shuai of China upset fourth-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland 6-3, 6-4 in a shocking start to the women's second round of the U.S. Open on Wednesday.

TEMPTING! Sharapova-Bouchard showdown at Australian Open

TEMPTING! Sharapova-Bouchard showdown at Australian Open

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Maria Sharapova set up an enticing quarter-final showdown with Eugenie Bouchard at the Australian Open following a comfortable 6-3, 6-0 fourth round victory over China's Peng Shuai on Sunday.

Hsieh becomes Taiwan's first Grand Slam title winner

Hsieh becomes Taiwan's first Grand Slam title winner

Rediff.com7 Jul 2013

Hsieh Su-wei became the first Taiwanese player to win a grand slam title when she and Peng Shuai beat Ashleigh Barty and Casey Dellacqua 7-6(1), 6-1 in the Wimbledon women's doubles final on Saturday.

German Open: Mixed day for India

German Open: Mixed day for India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Ishaan and Sai Pratheek took just 30 minutes to get the better of English duo

Azarenka backs COVID-19 vaccine mandate in tennis

Azarenka backs COVID-19 vaccine mandate in tennis

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Azarenka said she believed getting vaccinated was the socially responsible thing to do

We want to finish things on a big note, says Satwik

We want to finish things on a big note, says Satwik

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

'We haven't finished the tournament and we want to go all the way'

India @US Open: Bopanna, Mirza advance to 2nd round

India @US Open: Bopanna, Mirza advance to 2nd round

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

India's leading doubles players Rohan Bopanna and Sania Mirza began their US Open campaigns with victories in their respective events.

Jiang Zemin: A Chinese Leader Like None Other

Jiang Zemin: A Chinese Leader Like None Other

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

When Jiang Zemin traveled, as you can see in the photographs here, a Kodak Moment was never far away.

Time on China's side as world faces unprecedented turbulence: Xi

Time on China's side as world faces unprecedented turbulence: Xi

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Xi spoke of the importance of implementing the new development philosophy and advancing the new development paradigm of "dual circulation" in the country's new development phase to ensure a good start for the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period.

Sania Mirza out of US Open

Sania Mirza out of US Open

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Indo-Chinese pair were beaten 6-4, 6-4 by second seeds Martina Hingis and Yung-Jan Chan on Friday.

BWF Worlds: Satwik-Chirag create history; heartbreak for Prannoy

BWF Worlds: Satwik-Chirag create history; heartbreak for Prannoy

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Satwik-Chirag dished out a gritty performance to outwit the local favourites a

World C'ships: Prannoy stuns Momota, Lakshya advances

World C'ships: Prannoy stuns Momota, Lakshya advances

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Sen won his second round contest 21-17, 21-10, taking 72 minutes to complete the formality.

BNP Paribas Open: Sania Mirza, Cara Black lose in final

BNP Paribas Open: Sania Mirza, Cara Black lose in final

Rediff.com16 Mar 2014

Sania Mirza and her Zimbabwean partner Cara Black lost to top seeds Hsieh Su-Wei of Taiwan and Peng Shuai of China in straight sets in the women's doubles final of the BNP Paribas Open, a Premier WTA tournament, at Indian Wells.

In Sindhu's absence, can Lakshya make BIG statement?

In Sindhu's absence, can Lakshya make BIG statement?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

Expectations from the Indian male shuttlers will also be high, given their exploits in recent months.

Prez Xi Jinping receives guard of honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Prez Xi Jinping receives guard of honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Chinese President Xi Jinping received a guard of honour on Thursday in the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Toasts, high-fashion and lobster at Obama's dinner for China's Xi

PHOTOS: Toasts, high-fashion and lobster at Obama's dinner for China's Xi

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

A powerhouse line-up mixing Hollywood, diplomacy and corporate America streamed into the White House for President Barack Obama's lavish state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Are you ready for a 'Grand' get-together at US Open?

Are you ready for a 'Grand' get-together at US Open?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Serena Williams and friend Caroline Wozniacki arranged a get-together in the US Open women's final, winning their Friday semi-finals in contrasting fashion on a stifling hot, humid day at Flushing Meadows.

Tennis Roundup: Nadal routs Paire; Pliskova, Kerber upset

Tennis Roundup: Nadal routs Paire; Pliskova, Kerber upset

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Rafael Nadal was made to wait before his second-round Rogers Cup match due to several rain delays but did his part to put the schedule back on track with a speedy 6-2 6-3 win over Frenchman Benoit Paire on Wednesday.

Unstoppable Sania-Hingis equal record winning streak

Unstoppable Sania-Hingis equal record winning streak

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis equalled the record for the longest women's doubles winning streak on Wednesday by advancing to the WTA Sydney International semi-finals with a straight set triumph.

Indians @ US Open: Sania and Bopanna reach quarters, Paes-Raja out

Indians @ US Open: Sania and Bopanna reach quarters, Paes-Raja out

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna have reached the quarter-finals of their respective events at the US Open but the fledgling partnership of Leander Paes and Purav Raja has fallen flat yet again.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Sunday, August 7

CWG 2022: How India fared on Sunday, August 7

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

A summary of Indian athletes' performances on Sunday, August 7, Day 10 of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

10 things you must know about China's First Lady

10 things you must know about China's First Lady

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Chinese President Xi Jinping's India visit, starting September 17, may be drawing quite a lot of attention and scrutiny. But many a keen eye will also be trained upon what his better half, Peng Liyuan does during her stay in the country.

Sports Shorts: Sania-Cara crash out of French Open

Sports Shorts: Sania-Cara crash out of French Open

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

Sania Mirza and Cara Black crashed out of the French Open after being humbled yet again by their nemesis, Su-Wei Hsieh and Shuai Peng, in the women's doubles quarter-finals.

Serena and friend Wozniacki enter US Open final

Serena and friend Wozniacki enter US Open final

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Top-seeded world number one Williams overpowered Russian left-hander Ekaterina Makarova 6-1 ,6-3, unleashing her daunting firepower against the 17th-seeded Russian. Wozniacki advanced when China's Peng Shuai broke down in scary distress due to heat illness and retired in the second set, while trailing 7-6(1), 4-3.

Madrid Open PHOTOS: Serena, Nadal rediscover touch on clay

Madrid Open PHOTOS: Serena, Nadal rediscover touch on clay

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Women's No 1 Serena Williams remained on track for her 60th career title as she powered past Peng Shuai 6-2, 6-3 while Rafael Nadal launched the defence of his Madrid Open title.

China's first lady steals the show in Latin America

China's first lady steals the show in Latin America

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

China's new first lady Peng Liyuan continued with her charm offensive demonstrating her musical talent during a recent visit to Latin America along with her husband President Xi Jinping.

Srikanth, Gayatri-Treesa win bronze;Sindhu, Sen one step away from gold

Srikanth, Gayatri-Treesa win bronze;Sindhu, Sen one step away from gold

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu stayed on course for an elusive gold medal, while Laskhya Sen entered his maiden final at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Sunday.

Sharath, Shamini bow out of Asian Cup TT

Sharath, Shamini bow out of Asian Cup TT

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

Indian paddlers Achanta Sharath Kamal and K Shamini have failed to qualify for the knockout stages of the 26th Table Tennis Asian Cup, being played at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Hong Kong.

Will Sindhu end long wait for Commonwealth Games gold?

Will Sindhu end long wait for Commonwealth Games gold?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Star shuttlers, including P V Sindhu, will chase individual gold medals but doubles would also under the spotlight as India would aim to retain the mixed team title and continue their consistent run at the Commonwealth Games.

Meet 5 richest women in the tech sector

Meet 5 richest women in the tech sector

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Meg Whitman is the wealthiest women in the technology sector.