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North Korean official to visit India

North Korean official to visit India

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

India had joined the international community in deploring North Korea's nuclear tests.

N Korean ship's cargo to be off-loaded, searched

N Korean ship's cargo to be off-loaded, searched

Rediff.com23 Aug 2009

The cargo on board the suspect North Korean vessel MV Mu San will be off loaded in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh on Sunday and searched for any suspect material onboard. Sources said central security agencies and nuclear scientists will conduct a thorough investigation to check if the ship is carrying any radioactive and nuclear material. The 39-member crew of the ship, its North Korean captain Yun Jong Sun, would be questioned by the authorities at the port itself.

Webber pips Vettel to pole at Korean GP

Webber pips Vettel to pole at Korean GP

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Australian Mark Webber seized pole position for the South Korean Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday with title-chasing Red Bull teammate Sebastian Vettel having to settle for second place on the starting grid.

South Korean missile defence: US, China on collision course

South Korean missile defence: US, China on collision course

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

Deployment of THAAD in South Korea could unfold a new cataclysm in the Korean Peninsula with unwelcome prospects.

When Modi Met G20 Leaders...

When Modi Met G20 Leaders...

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

With the backdrop of the famous wheel from the Konark Sun temple in Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra D Modi welcomed G20 leaders at the Bharat Mandapam, venue of the G20 Summit in New Delhi, on Saturday, September 9, 2023.

Satwik-Chirag will be the ones to beat in Paris: Gopichand

Satwik-Chirag will be the ones to beat in Paris: Gopichand

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Chief national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand on Monday singled out world number one doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty as favourites for an Olympic medal and said two-time medallist PV Sindhu too is on the right path and can deliver once again at the Paris Games.

IOC commission to probe Korean player's Olympic gesture

IOC commission to probe Korean player's Olympic gesture

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will set up a disciplinary commission to look into the case of South Korean footballer Park Jong-woo, who flashed a political sign at the London Olympics to inflame a diplomatic row with Japan.

Mahindra looks to buy Korean auto company

Mahindra looks to buy Korean auto company

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

Mumbai-based utility vehicle and tractor maker Mahindra & Mahindra is interested in buying stakes in beleaguered South Korean sports utility vehicle manufacturer SsangYong Motor Company.

Asian Games: Archers Verma, Deotale set up all-Indian final

Asian Games: Archers Verma, Deotale set up all-Indian final

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Jyothi Surekha Vennam used all her experience to prevail over her team-mate Aditi Swami to advance to the women's compound individual final at the Asian Games.

Son faces racial abuse? Spurs, Palace investigate

Son faces racial abuse? Spurs, Palace investigate

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace are working with the Metropolitan Police to investigate an allegation of Son Heung-min being racially abused by fans.

Korean Open: Saina struggles past Ying Tai

Korean Open: Saina struggles past Ying Tai

Rediff.com26 Jan 2011

A fit-again Saina Nehwal had to dig deep into her reserves to get past Tzu Ying Tai of Chinese Taipei in a gruelling first round match at the Korean Super Series in Seoul on Wednesday.

Time to hit the gym, Kim: Health concerns after North Korean dictator's weight gain

Time to hit the gym, Kim: Health concerns after North Korean dictator's weight gain

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

New images show the portly North Korean dictator looking more overweight than ever as he offers "field guidance" on a state farm.

4 years on, controversy dogs Koreans

4 years on, controversy dogs Koreans

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

Asian C'ships: NRAI allege 'partiality' after shooter's disqualification

Asian C'ships: NRAI allege 'partiality' after shooter's disqualification

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Had Dhanush not been disqualified, India would have won the team gold with a junior Asian record. The shooter from Hyderabad could have also won an individual medal as he was placed third going into the finals.

Ali Wong Thanks Ex-Husband For Globe Win

Ali Wong Thanks Ex-Husband For Globe Win

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

American stand-up comedian, actress, writer, producer, and director Ali Wong has won the 2024 Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Limited Series for her performance as Amy Lau in the Netflix series, Beef.

'Indian crews are very good'

'Indian crews are very good'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

'Indians are basically liked because they are educated, they are intelligent.'

Saina bows out of Korean Open

Saina bows out of Korean Open

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

The Indian teenager was beaten by Thailand's Soratija Chansrisukot in the third round.

Tractor stocks may have bumpy ride in near-term; stay selective: Analysts

Tractor stocks may have bumpy ride in near-term; stay selective: Analysts

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

After a stellar run on the bourses that saw tractor stocks rise up to 52 per cent, analysts are turning cautious on the sector as muted demand trends may weigh in the near-term. Total volumes in the tractor segment for the last three quarters of the current financial year (9MFY24) have remained weak with VST Tillers, Escorts Kubota, and M&M seeing declines of 21 per cent, 5 per cent, and 3 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), respectively, during the period, amid patchy rainfall, delayed crop harvest, and lower reservoir level. Across industry, total domestic sales volume so far in the current financial year (April '23 to January '24) has declined 5 per cent Y-o-Y, as per Tractor Manufacturers Association (TMA).

India seeks South Korean support for NSG bid

India seeks South Korean support for NSG bid

Rediff.com25 Mar 2012

India on Sunday sought South Korea's support in its bid for the membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group and other international regimes related to nuclear trade.

Alonso inspired by samurai swordsman for Korean GP

Alonso inspired by samurai swordsman for Korean GP

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

The Spaniard knows he will lose the championship lead at the southern Yeongam circuit for the first time since seizing it in Valencia in June if his Red Bull rival Sebastian Vettel chalks up a third win in a row.

Korean swimmer Park wins appeal but loses title

Korean swimmer Park wins appeal but loses title

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

Park Tae-hwan surrendered his Olympic 400 metres freestyle title after a roller-coaster first day in the Olympic pool that started with a shock disqualification and ended with reinstatement and a silver medal.

'South Korean first lady's ancestors from Ayodhya'

'South Korean first lady's ancestors from Ayodhya'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2010

South Korea's First Lady Kim Yoon-ok's descendants had royal origin in Ayodhya. Kim, wife of South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, is a descendant of one of royal families in Ayodhya dating back two thousand years, The Korea Times has reported quoting the presidential office.

Why South Korean president's visit is important

Why South Korean president's visit is important

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

The choice of South Korean President Lee Myung-bak this year clearly indicates that New Delhi wants to raise the level of its political relationship with Seoul to a higher level to match its burgeoning economic ties with South Korea.

FIFA WC: Uruguay falter against defensive South Korea

FIFA WC: Uruguay falter against defensive South Korea

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Martin Caceres shackled Son, harassing the South Korean winger any time he got the ball and sticking close to him to discourage others from passing his way.

India woos South Korean oil cos

India woos South Korean oil cos

Rediff.com1 Aug 2005

India on Monday invited South Korean oil companies to invest in the country's upstream and refining sector and also work jointly to explore opportunities in other countries.

Detained North Korean ship not radioactive: Report

Detained North Korean ship not radioactive: Report

Rediff.com6 Sep 2009

After critically examining the ship 'M V Mu San' at Kakinada port, a team of scientists from Kalapakkam nuclear centre concluded that they found no 'CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear) traces' from the ship, which was detained by the Coast Guard off the Andaman waters in the first week of last month, official sources said in New Delhi.

Kiwis stun Koreans, keep semis hopes alive

Kiwis stun Koreans, keep semis hopes alive

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

New Zealand survived waves of Korean attacks before pulling off a 2-1 upset victory to keep alive their semi-final hopes in the hockey World Cup in Delhi on Friday.

Photos: North Korean Om sets Games lifting record

Photos: North Korean Om sets Games lifting record

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

North Korean weightlifter Om Yun Chol set an Olympic record and matched the world record for the men's 56 kilogram clean and jerk lift on Sunday by lifting 168 kg - exactly three times his own bodyweight.

Sindhu moves base to Bengaluru to train under Padukone

Sindhu moves base to Bengaluru to train under Padukone

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Eyeing a third Olympic medal, ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu will now move her base from Hyderabad to Bengaluru to train under the legendary Prakash Padukone in the build-up to the Paris Games.

Kim Jong Un Resumes His Missile Games

Kim Jong Un Resumes His Missile Games

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

North Korean tyrant Kim Jong Un was present at a missile launch on Monday, October 10, 2022.

'I haven't done homework for my films'

'I haven't done homework for my films'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

'I am a spontaneous actor. I follow what works for the character.'

Korean Yang upstages Woods with Hazeltine win

Korean Yang upstages Woods with Hazeltine win

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

South Korean Yang Yong-eun became Asia's first male major winner after overhauling Tiger Woods in stunning fashion to clinch the US PGA Championship by three shots on Sunday. Trailing world number one and overwhelming favourite Woods by two strokes overnight, Yang, ranked 110th in the world, kept his composure in difficult, swirling winds at Hazeltine National to fire a two-under-par 70.

Third-gen Hyundai i20 is a leap forward for Korean carmaker

Third-gen Hyundai i20 is a leap forward for Korean carmaker

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The latest Hyundai i20 is an exciting car, given the overall drive experience, transmission, ride quality and tech. And while it may not be as low cost as a Maruti or come with the "heavy German steel-feel" of the Volkswagen, it does carve out a niche for itself at pole position with a combination of technology, styling, drive and ride comfort, and low cost of ownership, says Pavan Lall.

Baseball switch a boon for South Korean cricket

Baseball switch a boon for South Korean cricket

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

South Korea's Asian Games cricket experiment ended in defeat to Sri Lanka on Tuesday, but after their collection of baseball players and weekend enthusiasts took eight wickets off the Twenty20 world champions, coach Julian Fountain believes the sport could truly flourish here.

Missed Barbie? Watch It On OTT

Missed Barbie? Watch It On OTT

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Woke Barbie, detective Red Riding Hood and gangsters galore on OTT this week.

US diverts Korean plane to Japan

US diverts Korean plane to Japan

Rediff.com31 May 2005

US officials refused to let it enter American airspace because they suspected a passenger might be a terrorist. He was not.

Salman, Spies, Soup, Superheroes on OTT

Salman, Spies, Soup, Superheroes on OTT

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Sukanya Verma lists her this week's OTT recommendations.

Indian companies look to cash in on bulging infrastructure order book

Indian companies look to cash in on bulging infrastructure order book

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Investments worth more than Rs 80 trillion are expected in roads, railways and urban infrastructure between now and FY30 and the supply chains helping to build this core infrastructure are also readying to cash in on the growth. In the first half of the current financial year, orders worth more than Rs 2.6 trillion were tendered in the roads and railways segment alone, according to data sourced from ICRA Ratings and Research. "India's transportation infrastructure sector is in high gear, and we enjoy a sizable share of it," said S V Desai, whole time director and senior executive vice president (Civil Infrastructure) for Larsen & Toubro.

Satwik-Chirag romp into French Open badminton final

Satwik-Chirag romp into French Open badminton final

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

Commonwealth Games champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, who won a bronze medal at the World Championships in August, will play Chinese Taipei's Lu Ching Yao and Yang Po Han, who got the better of England's Ben Lane and Sean Vendy 21-15, 21-14 in the other semi-final.