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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.

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.

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.

Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh up for Olympic membership

Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh up for Olympic membership

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Yeoh, former Malaysian junior squash champion, made her Hollywood breakthrough when she was cast as the first ethnic Chinese Bond girl in 1997's Tomorrow Never Dies opposite Pierce Brosnan.

Asian Games: Sarabjot-Divya win silver in 10m air pistol mixed team event

Asian Games: Sarabjot-Divya win silver in 10m air pistol mixed team event

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Sarabjot Singh and Divya T S settled for a silver medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event, losing in the final to China's Zhang Bowen and Jiang Ranxin.

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.

4 years on, controversy dogs Koreans

4 years on, controversy dogs Koreans

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

Minor setback, says coach as Divyansh undergoes emotional roller-coaster

Minor setback, says coach as Divyansh undergoes emotional roller-coaster

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Divyansh Singh Panwar would have gone through an entire gamut of emotions in the last two days of the Asian Games in Hangzhou.

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.

Jyothi-Ojas: India's GOLDEN Archers

Jyothi-Ojas: India's GOLDEN Archers

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Jyothi Vennam and Ojas Deotale emerged champions in a thrilling archery showdown, securing a remarkable second archery gold medal for India at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou.

Thailand Open: Sai Praneeth enters quarters

Thailand Open: Sai Praneeth enters quarters

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

He will next face sixth seed Li Shi Feng of China in the last-eight round.

Spook Yourself On OTT This Halloween

Spook Yourself On OTT This Halloween

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Vampires, nuns, haunted homes...

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.

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.

Murders! Ghosts! Lust! Your OTT Menu

Murders! Ghosts! Lust! Your OTT Menu

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

The pilot of Vishal Bhardwaj's much-anticipated adaptation of Agatha Christie's The Sittaford Mystery is here. Aditya Roy Kapur's hotel manager takes on Anil Kapoor's all-powerful arms dealer. Idris Elba is back in action. Sukanya Verma shares her OTT recommendations this week.

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.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Ghana edge out South Korea in thriller

FIFA World Cup PIX: Ghana edge out South Korea in thriller

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group H match played between Ghana and South Korea on Monday.

End of an era for Brazil as Marta bows out of sixth World Cup

End of an era for Brazil as Marta bows out of sixth World Cup

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Brazil exited the World Cup on Wednesday hoping a new generational talent will emerge as Marta's sixth and final Women's World Cup ended with a 0-0 draw against Jamaica

Modi invites Biden to be 2024 Republic Day chief guest

Modi invites Biden to be 2024 Republic Day chief guest

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

US President Biden was invited to the Republic Day celebrations by Prime Minister Modi during the bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit, Garcetti said.

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.

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.

After parting ways with Sindhu, Park Tae Sang takes responsibility

After parting ways with Sindhu, Park Tae Sang takes responsibility

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

After a string of disappointing results, PV Sindhu parted ways with coach Park Tae Sang

Princess Diana Returns on OTT

Princess Diana Returns on OTT

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Death of a princess, deadly Godzilla and detectives galore on OTT this week.

What companies have promised to invest in Gujarat

What companies have promised to invest in Gujarat

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the world looks at India as an important pillar of stability, a trusted friend, an engine of growth in the global economy, a technology hub for finding solutions and a powerhouse of talented youth. He also said that in the rapidly changing world order, India is moving forward as 'vishwa mitra' (friend of the world). Speaking at the inauguration of the 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, which saw participation of state hea

Daewoo plans India comeback in new avatar, to launch electronics, EV

Daewoo plans India comeback in new avatar, to launch electronics, EV

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Posco Daewoo, the South Korean conglomerate whose Cielo sedan and Matiz hatchback were once the pride of Indian car owners, is looking to re-enter India. And its return journey is riding on plans to sell electric bikes and e-cycles. The company termed India's robust economic growth and surging consumer demand as reasons behind its comeback plans, saying they make India "one of the world's most promising consumer markets," according to Y S Choi, general manager, Posco Daewoo South Korea.

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.

Live practice games a 'beam of light' for baseball-starved Korean fans

Live practice games a 'beam of light' for baseball-starved Korean fans

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

The Twins play the practice games about twice a week and airs them live through their YouTube channel.

After partying hard Vettel eyes Korean Grand Prix

After partying hard Vettel eyes Korean Grand Prix

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Partying with Michael Schumacher gave Sebastian Vettel the hangover of champions after he clinched his second Formula One title last weekend.

How govt's PLI scheme is fuelling Dixon's global dreams

How govt's PLI scheme is fuelling Dixon's global dreams

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Dixon Technologies right now is a beehive of activity. It is building a new facility in Noida to make 1.3 million laptops for Taiwanese PC maker Acer. The facility must be up and running in four months. The pace of activity will only increase. Last week Dixon won a similar contract from Lenovo, the Chinese personal computer maker and the third largest information technology (IT) hardware brand in India, to assemble laptops and notebooks. Though the clientele in these two cases is Taiwanese and Chinese, Dixon is a company reaching for the stars with its feet planted firmly in the Indian government's policy.

Imitiaz Ali turns creative producer for Korean remake

Imitiaz Ali turns creative producer for Korean remake

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

Choreographer Bosco of the Bosco-Caesar duo debuts as the director for the film

South Koreans lodge appeal over Hamm

South Koreans lodge appeal over Hamm

Rediff.com29 Aug 2004

Top Korean, Uzbek boxers for AAG

Top Korean, Uzbek boxers for AAG

Rediff.com10 Oct 2003

Uzbekistan have entered five Busan Asian Games gold medallists and two Sydney Olympics bronze medallists.

South Koreans win men's doubles gold

South Koreans win men's doubles gold

Rediff.com21 Aug 2004