News for '-finland'

Angry P V Sindhu loses to Marin in ill-tempered semis

Angry P V Sindhu loses to Marin in ill-tempered semis

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Struggling Indian shuttler PV Sindhu lost to her old nemesis Carolina Marin of Spain in three games in an ill-tempered semifinal of the Denmark Open Super 750 tournament, which saw both players receive yellow cards for verbal exchanges, in Odense on Saturday.

Sindhu storms into Denmark Open semis

Sindhu storms into Denmark Open semis

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Sindhu will face either Spain's three-time world champion Carolina Marin or Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei next.

Parliamentary panel suggests reducing age to contest elections

Parliamentary panel suggests reducing age to contest elections

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

A parliamentary committee on Friday batted for reducing the minimum age to contest Lok Sabha and assembly elections, saying it would give the youth equal opportunities to engage in democracy.

Sinner stuns Djokovic, then doubles up to send Italy into Davis Cup final

Sinner stuns Djokovic, then doubles up to send Italy into Davis Cup final

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Italy returned to the Davis Cup final after a gap of 25 years as Jannik Sinner beat Novak Djokovic in both singles and doubles to secure a 2-1 victory over Serbia on Saturday that earned the 1976 champions a title clash with Australia.

Will Neeraj breach 90m barrier in Kuortane Games?

Will Neeraj breach 90m barrier in Kuortane Games?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will be primed to breach the 90m mark during the Kuortane Games in Finland on Saturday after his spectacular return to action in Turku where he had sent his spear to 89.30m for a new national record.

Modi Or Manmohan? Who Travelled More?

Modi Or Manmohan? Who Travelled More?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

While Narendra Modi spent fewer days abroad than his predecessor -- 275 days versus Dr Singh's 306 - he has travelled more widely than any other Indian PM.

Biden says Xi told him Quad was against China

Biden says Xi told him Quad was against China

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Biden said when he got elected, Putin thought that he would easily be able to break up NATO.

A Bike Rally To Celebrate Women Power

A Bike Rally To Celebrate Women Power

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Women bikers take part in rallies in Delhi and Nagpur to commemorate International Women's Day.

Exports dip 2.6% in Sep; trade deficit narrows to $19.37 bn

Exports dip 2.6% in Sep; trade deficit narrows to $19.37 bn

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Exports contracted by 2.6 per cent to $34.47 billion in September even as the country's merchandise trade deficit narrows to $19.37 billion during the month under review, according to the government data released on Friday. Easing commodity prices helped in cutting down the country's import bill by 15 per cent to $53.84 billion in September, the 10th consecutive month of decline. During April-September this fiscal, exports contracted by 8.77 per cent to $211.4 billion.

Sonakshi's CHILLY Experience!

Sonakshi's CHILLY Experience!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

The actor herself is living it up in the Northern Lights Village Resort, Saariselka, Finland.

Football world prays for Denmark's Eriksen

Football world prays for Denmark's Eriksen

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Reactions to collapse of Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen

Shooting World Cup: Swapnil wins silver in rifle 3P

Shooting World Cup: Swapnil wins silver in rifle 3P

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

India's shooter Swapnil Kusale won a silver medal in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions (3P) event at the ISSF World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan on Thursday, giving the country its second medal of the competition.

Neeraj Chopra's Record Throw

Neeraj Chopra's Record Throw

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

'I am in a happy place at the moment and I just want to do well in the upcoming events.'

World's 4th Richest Man With Friends

World's 4th Richest Man With Friends

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Gautam Adani is now the fourth richest person on the planet. The chairman of the Adani group overtook Bill Gates -- once the richest man in the world -- this week.

'Happy' Neeraj Chopra aiming to work on technique

'Happy' Neeraj Chopra aiming to work on technique

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Chopra has now set his sights on this year's Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Chopra finishes second in Diamond League Final

Chopra finishes second in Diamond League Final

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Neeraj Chopra failed to defend his Diamond League champion's title

Satwik-Chirag duo ready to dominate BWF Worlds

Satwik-Chirag duo ready to dominate BWF Worlds

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Sindhu is the only Indian to feature in the women's singles competition.

Djokovic propels Serbia into Davis Cup quarter-finals

Djokovic propels Serbia into Davis Cup quarter-finals

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

A round-up of Friday's action in the Davis Cup.

World badminton C'ships: Prannoy, Sen move into second round; Srikanth exits

World badminton C'ships: Prannoy, Sen move into second round; Srikanth exits

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Prannoy reached the World Championships on previous two occassions.

'Dirty politics': Kejriwal to LG after DCW chief claims harassment

'Dirty politics': Kejriwal to LG after DCW chief claims harassment

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Amid a growing tussle between the two sides, Kejriwal claimed the LG had called a series of meetings with government officials despite having no powers to do so.

Chopra allays injury fears after Kuortane Games win

Chopra allays injury fears after Kuortane Games win

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

India's Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra said he is looking forward to starting his Diamond League season in Stockholm on June 30.

Polish airlines refuses boarding to Russian player; Lufthansa denies ticket

Polish airlines refuses boarding to Russian player; Lufthansa denies ticket

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

A Russian tennis player was refused boarding by a Polish airlines and then denied a ticket by German airlines Lufthansa.

Barbie, Oppenheimer Lead Golden Globe Nominations

Barbie, Oppenheimer Lead Golden Globe Nominations

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The nominations for the 81st annual Golden Globes are out, and Barbie and Succession lead the list.

Modi holds talks with counterparts from Nordic countries

Modi holds talks with counterparts from Nordic countries

Rediff.com4 May 2022

India's trade with Nordic countries stands at over USD 5 billion (2020-21) and a cumulative FDI of over USD 3 billion (April 2000- March 2021).

Magical Moment! Moon, Kennedy share pole vault gold

Magical Moment! Moon, Kennedy share pole vault gold

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

American Katie Moon and Australia's Nina Kennedy decided to share the women's pole vault gold medal in another magical moment at the World Athletics Championships.

Euro qualifiers: Ronaldo makes history; Kane becomes England's top scorer

Euro qualifiers: Ronaldo makes history; Kane becomes England's top scorer

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo tucked away a penalty and slammed home a free kick as he set a new record for the most international caps

FIFA Rankings: At 96, India above Canada, Iraq, Finland

FIFA Rankings: At 96, India above Canada, Iraq, Finland

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

The Indian National Football Team achieved its best-ever FIFA Ranking since February 1996 as they were ranked 96 in the July FIFA Rankings released on Thursday.

Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr Win Golden Globes

Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr Win Golden Globes

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Here's a quick look at the winners of the 81st Annual Golden Globe awards.

India votes against western nations at UNHRC to condemn Quran desecration

India votes against western nations at UNHRC to condemn Quran desecration

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

India on Wednesday voted in favour of a draft resolution tabled in the UN Human Rights Council that condemns and strongly rejects recent "public and premeditated" acts of desecration of the Quran.

Italy, Hungary, Denmark keep Euro hopes alive

Italy, Hungary, Denmark keep Euro hopes alive

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

A summary of Saturday's action in the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship qualifiers.

How Akshay Celebrated Twinkle's Birthday!

How Akshay Celebrated Twinkle's Birthday!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

It's the holiday season and the stars are making the most of it.

Winter Olympics sidelights: Finland's knitting passion is latest Pyeongchang yarn

Winter Olympics sidelights: Finland's knitting passion is latest Pyeongchang yarn

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

The Finns started using the unique method of stress relief at the Sochi Games, where they knitted a scarf. Two years later at the Rio Olympics they added to it.

Finland's solution for India's power woes

Finland's solution for India's power woes

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

The ministry of renewable energy resources headed by Farooq Abdullah is taking a close look at various proposals made by a Finish delegation led by Paavo Vayrynen, Minister for foreign trade and development.

Nagal returns to Indian Davis Cup team; Sharan dropped

Nagal returns to Indian Davis Cup team; Sharan dropped

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Sumit Nagal made a comeback to the Indian Davis Cup team for the away World Group I tie against Norway while doubles specialist Divij Sharan was dropped after falling behind in the pecking order, on Thursday.

PIX: Denmark rout Russia to make last 16; Belgium top group

PIX: Denmark rout Russia to make last 16; Belgium top group

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Belgium finished top of Group B with a maximum nine points, with Denmark, Finland and Russia all on three points but with the Danes ahead on goal difference.

Eriksen joins Brentford on comeback after heart procedure

Eriksen joins Brentford on comeback after heart procedure

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The 29-year-old midfielder's former club Inter Milan terminated his contract in December because the heart starter device that he had implanted is not permitted in Serie A.

Finland confiscates IAF equipment at Helsinki

Finland confiscates IAF equipment at Helsinki

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

An Indian Air Force cargo of aircraft equipment to Moscow has been confiscated at the Helsinki airport by Finnish Customs after it was found without valid papers.

Soccer PIX: Messi magic guides Argentina; Denmark, France cruise

Soccer PIX: Messi magic guides Argentina; Denmark, France cruise

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Lionel Messi's second-half goal gave Argentina a 1-0 home win over Ecuador on Thursday to get their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign off on the right foot.

Check out the list of Formula One world champions

Check out the list of Formula One world champions

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

Following's Verstappen's 2021 title win, here's a list of F1 champions over the years...

India handed tough draw in Sudirman Cup

India handed tough draw in Sudirman Cup

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

India have been drawn with top seeds and defending champions China, Thailand and hosts Finland for the upcoming Sudirman Cup badminton tournament, making it a tough Group A for the side to negotiate.