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Sindhu first Indian shuttler to win historic World C'ships gold

Sindhu first Indian shuttler to win historic World C'ships gold

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

The Indian won 21-7 21-7 in the summit clash that lasted just 38 minutes.

Asiad Badminton: Saina sails to quarters, Satwik-Chirag out

Asiad Badminton: Saina sails to quarters, Satwik-Chirag out

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Saina will next face either Thailand's fourth seed Ratchanok Intanon or Korea's Sung Ji Hyun, while Sindhu will take on the winner of the match between Sri Lanka's Kavidi Sirimannage and Thailand's Nitchaon Jindapol.

#GadgetWatch: Is Samsung Galaxy A7's triple camera its only USP?

#GadgetWatch: Is Samsung Galaxy A7's triple camera its only USP?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Ashish Narsale weighs in on Samsung's latest phone.

Want the most secure Audi? Pay Rs 9.15 crore!

Want the most secure Audi? Pay Rs 9.15 crore!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

With high aluminium content in the body, the vehicle's weight is relatively low.

As inflation sinks to 8-mth low, will RBI now cut rates?

As inflation sinks to 8-mth low, will RBI now cut rates?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Inflation in the 'fuel and power' basket in December slumped to 8.38 per cent, nearly half of 16.28 per cent.

China Open: Ashwini-Satwik stun CWG silver medallists, Srikanth too wins

China Open: Ashwini-Satwik stun CWG silver medallists, Srikanth too wins

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Indian mixed doubles pairing of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Ashwini Ponnappa shocked Commonwealth Games silver medallists England's Marcus Ellis and Lauren Smith to enter the pre-quarterfinals of the $ 1 million China Open

Shocking! Sindhu knocked out of All England Championship

Shocking! Sindhu knocked out of All England Championship

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

A profligate P V Sindhu was, on Wednesday, knocked out of the All England Championship by an industrious Sung Ji Hyun of Korea in the women's singles opening round in Birmingham.

India Open: Srikanth seals final spot; Sindhu crashes out

India Open: Srikanth seals final spot; Sindhu crashes out

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Srikanth had entered the finals of Commonwealth Games last year but he failed to reach the summit clash in any BWF superseries or BWF World Tour tournament since his French Open win in October, 2017.

Joshna posts first-ever win over legendary Nicol

Joshna posts first-ever win over legendary Nicol

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

Joshna Chinappa beat former world number one Nicol David 11-8, 11-8, 11-8 in the second round of the El Gouna International squash tournament in El Gouna (Egypt) for her first ever win over the legendary Malaysian.

Saina, Srikanth move into All England quarter-finals

Saina, Srikanth move into All England quarter-finals

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

In other matches, former Singapore Open champion B Sai Praneeth's fight lasted just 35 minutes as he went down 12-21, 17-21 to 24-year-old Ng Ka Long Angus in the second round. It was his third loss to the World No 15 from Hong Kong.

Bingjiao proves Sindhu's nemesis again; Srikanth too ousted

Bingjiao proves Sindhu's nemesis again; Srikanth too ousted

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu yet again struggled to go past China's He Bingjiao and bowed out of the China Open World Tour Super 750, in Fozhou, on Friday.

Japan Open: Sindhu, Prannoy lose; Srikanth moves into quarters

Japan Open: Sindhu, Prannoy lose; Srikanth moves into quarters

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

In the men's draw, HS Prannoy, went down to giant-killer Anthony Sinisuka Ginting.

Ownership battle for Hotel Leela gets murky

Ownership battle for Hotel Leela gets murky

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Leela

Will you buy Samsung J7 Duo for Rs 16,990?

Will you buy Samsung J7 Duo for Rs 16,990?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

With J7 Duo, Samsung joins the bandwagon of rear dual camera phones at a budget.

The Jaguar XJ50 is more like a Gulfstream jet than limousine

The Jaguar XJ50 is more like a Gulfstream jet than limousine

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

This car commemorates the first Jaguar XJ 1, which was launched in 1968 and was widely acknowledged at the time to be one of the best automobiles ever made

Wrestling Worlds: Sandeep loses out on bronze-medal round

Wrestling Worlds: Sandeep loses out on bronze-medal round

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

India remained medal-less on the fifth and penultimate day of the competition.

Srikanth in semis; Saina, Sindhu bow out of Australia Open

Srikanth in semis; Saina, Sindhu bow out of Australia Open

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Kidambi Srikanth continued his fine form to enter the men's singles semi-finals but Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu bowed out of the Australian Open Super Series badminton tournament in Sydney, on Friday.

Only for die-hard Samsung fans

Only for die-hard Samsung fans

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

At Rs 32,500, the 4G-enabled Samsung Galaxy A8 is only for dyed-in-the-wool fans, says Himanshu Juneja

Why Sony's latest home theatre is best for you

Why Sony's latest home theatre is best for you

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

The Sony HT-S700RF home theatre ticks all the right boxes for a music fanatic says Aparna Banerjea.

Badminton Worlds: Sindhu, Praneeth, Pranaav-Sikki win

Badminton Worlds: Sindhu, Praneeth, Pranaav-Sikki win

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the women's singles competition after defeating Korea's Kim Hyo Min in the second round of the World Championship in Glasgow on Tuesday.

SHOCKING: Gujarat teen kidnapped, imprisoned in a pit, raped for a month

SHOCKING: Gujarat teen kidnapped, imprisoned in a pit, raped for a month

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

According to a police official of Wankaner taluka police station, a case of rape, kidnapping and illegal confinement was registered against 19-year-old Naresh Solanki, while seven others belonging to his family were booked under charges of kidnapping and illegal confinement.

Sports Shorts: Semenya to run in Doha as storm rages over new IAAF rules

Sports Shorts: Semenya to run in Doha as storm rages over new IAAF rules

Rediff.com2 May 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Shorts: Kashyap in Canada Open SF; Lyles sets 200m high

Shorts: Kashyap in Canada Open SF; Lyles sets 200m high

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.

China hikes defence budget; it's 3 times higher than India's

China hikes defence budget; it's 3 times higher than India's

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

China is the second largest spender on defence after the US. T

Saina, Prannoy enter semis; Sindhu, Srikanth ousted

Saina, Prannoy enter semis; Sindhu, Srikanth ousted

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist Saina Nehwal continued her impressive run, progressing into the women's singles semi-finals with a straight-game win over unseeded Korean Lee Jang Mi at the Asia Badminton Championship in Wuhan, on Friday.

Korea Super Series: Sindhu moves into semis, Sameer ousted

Korea Super Series: Sindhu moves into semis, Sameer ousted

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Sindhu, who had won the silver at the World Championship last month, recovered from a mid-game slump to stave off the challenge from World No. 19 Minatsu Mitani of Japan 21-19, 16-21, 21-10 in a match that lasted 63 minutes.

China Open: Ghosal downs World No 8 to reach quarters

China Open: Ghosal downs World No 8 to reach quarters

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

India's Saurav Ghosal upset world number 8 Miguel Rodriguez of Colombia to advance to the quarter-finals of the PSA China Open in Shanghai.

Recipes: Coconut cream crepe cake, mini cheesecakes

Recipes: Coconut cream crepe cake, mini cheesecakes

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

These fancy pastry recipes will be the star at your next house party.

Sindhu advances to Round 2 of Singapore Open

Sindhu advances to Round 2 of Singapore Open

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

The fifth seeded Indian will face Indonesian Fitriani Fitriani next.

The 5 most expensive cars in India

The 5 most expensive cars in India

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

These million-dollar vehicles feature tarmac-shattering speeds, ooze luxury and come loaded with the latest bells and whistles.

Indonesia Open: Srikanth's title defence ends, Sindhu advances

Indonesia Open: Srikanth's title defence ends, Sindhu advances

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

In the women's singles match, Sindhu brought some smiles back in the Indian camp after seeing off Thailand's Pornpawee Chochuwong 21-15, 19-21, 21-13, setting up a clash with Japan's Aya Ohori on the eve of her 23rd birthday on Thursday.

How Rakesh Jhunjhunwala beat the market meltdown

How Rakesh Jhunjhunwala beat the market meltdown

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

How did marquee Dalal Street investors fare in the Jan-Mar quarter that saw the BSE Sensex tank 10 per cent?

Sports Shorts: Saina keeps Awadhe Warriors stay afloat

Sports Shorts: Saina keeps Awadhe Warriors stay afloat

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

Aurbindo Pharma ranks 2nd among Indian's pharma cos

Aurbindo Pharma ranks 2nd among Indian's pharma cos

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

With sales of over Rs 12,240 crore in nine months of the current financial year, it is ahead of Rs 11,580 crore recorded by Lupin but behind Sun Pharma, which reported Rs 19,350 crore sales.

Indonesia Masters: Sensational Saina enters final

Indonesia Masters: Sensational Saina enters final

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Saina Nehwal made a perfect start to the new season, reaching the women's singles final of the $ 350,000 Indonesia Masters with a thrilling straight-game win over world no 4 Ratchanok Inthanon of Thailand in Jakarta, on Saturday.

Apple launches latest iPod touch

Apple launches latest iPod touch

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The new iPod features an 8 megapixel iSight camera.

Recipes: Lemon pudding, Easter Carrot Cake

Recipes: Lemon pudding, Easter Carrot Cake

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

Time to ditch Easter eggs and bunnies for some new, delicious treats!

Meet the US Open men's semi-finalists

Meet the US Open men's semi-finalists

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

A look at the form and records of the four men's semi-finalists at the US Open.

Swiss Open: Prannoy advances to quarterfinals

Swiss Open: Prannoy advances to quarterfinals

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Defending champion H S Prannoy eked out a thrilling win over China's Qiao Bin to advance to the quarterfinals of the $120,000 Swiss Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament, in Basel on Thursday.

Quiz Time: Besides Rati Agnihotri, which other heroine starred in Ek Duje Ke Liye?

Quiz Time: Besides Rati Agnihotri, which other heroine starred in Ek Duje Ke Liye?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

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