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What is Elon Musk doing in Beijing?

What is Elon Musk doing in Beijing?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

On a surprise visit to Beijing amid speculation that he may unveil Tesla's autonomous driving technology in the burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) market in China, billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday met Chinese Premier Li Qiang and discussed future expansion plans for his automobile.

What's Elon Musk Doing in China?

What's Elon Musk Doing in China?

Rediff.com31 May 2023

This is the Tesla CEO's first visit to China in three years.

India's AFC U23 dreams crushed by China in shocking loss

India's AFC U23 dreams crushed by China in shocking loss

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

India concede late goal to lose 1-2 to China in AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers

Asian Games: China thump jaded India 5-1

Asian Games: China thump jaded India 5-1

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

India now need to beat Bangladesh and Myanmar in their remaining two games to qualify for the second round. Myanmar beat Bangladesh 4-2 in the other group game earlier.

The Power of China's 'Princelings'

The Power of China's 'Princelings'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Two elderly Chinese aerospace experts are hospitalised after a violent attack by a 'Princeling', states Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RA&W officer, highlighting the power the 'Princelings' ironically hold in the Communist People's Republic.

China reported nearly 250mn Covid cases in just 20 days: Report

China reported nearly 250mn Covid cases in just 20 days: Report

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

The report came at the time when British-based health data firm Airfinity, said that the infections in China are likely to be more than one million a day with deaths at more than 5,000 a day.

10 Classic Tamil Films On OTT

10 Classic Tamil Films On OTT

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Divya Nair makes a list of Tamil films you must watch at least once. The good news is that they're on OTT right now.

Paytm's gameplan to replicate China's biggest ecom in India

Paytm's gameplan to replicate China's biggest ecom in India

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Paytm is just embarking on building a TaoBao like entity in India, it may want to address a challenge that the latter faced a few years after its launch.

2021 iPhone Photography Awards

2021 iPhone Photography Awards

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Sharan Shetty from India wins 1st Place as Photographer of the Year in the 14th Annual iPhone Photography Awards 2021.

China plane crash: 183 pieces of wreckage found so far

China plane crash: 183 pieces of wreckage found so far

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The possibility that the data storage unit of the cockpit voice recorder was damaged cannot be ruled out at present.

These smaller foreign food brands are eyeing India

These smaller foreign food brands are eyeing India

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

At a time when India is looking to open up its retail sector to foreign investments further, lesser known international food brands such Loon Tao, Berrylite and Sarpino's Pizzeria are set to announce their entry into the country to cash in on the opportunity.

China asks US to respect Nepal's sovereignty as Kathmandu gives nod to MCC

China asks US to respect Nepal's sovereignty as Kathmandu gives nod to MCC

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Much to the surprise of Beijing, Nepal's Parliament on Sunday ratified the contentious US-funded $500 million Millennium Challenge Corporation compact along with an interpretive declaration a day ahead of the February 28 deadline set by Washington.

US Congress takes Yahoo to task

US Congress takes Yahoo to task

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

Early last year, officials of the Beijing State Security Bureau had asked Yahoo China for information about dissident journalist Shi Tao. In an action that aroused ire worldwide, Yahoo elected to give up the information from its database; Tao was subsequently arrested and sentenced to ten years in prison for his pro-democracy writings.

Covid runs rampant in China as govt seems absent

Covid runs rampant in China as govt seems absent

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

One Chinese source informed ANI that 10 million new infections are probably occurring daily in China.

No survivors found so far in China plane crash: Official

No survivors found so far in China plane crash: Official

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Aircraft debris and some personal belongings have been found at the air crash site in Tengxian County of Wuzhou City, but no survivors, state-run CGTN reported on Tuesday.

Pogacar wins second consecutive Tour de France title

Pogacar wins second consecutive Tour de France title

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Slovenian Tadej Pogacar claimed a second successive Tour de France title after Sunday's 21st and final stage, which was won by Belgian Wout van Aert on the Champs Elysees.

China's 2nd railway line to Tibet comes close to Arunachal Pradesh

China's 2nd railway line to Tibet comes close to Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

China on Friday operationalised its first fully electrified bullet train in the remote Himalayan region of Tibet, connecting the provincial capital Lhasa and Nyingchi, a strategically located Tibetan border town close to Arunachal Pradesh.

These food pics will make you hungry in no time

These food pics will make you hungry in no time

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Readers share their love for food through photographs.

PHOTOS: India's highs and lows on Day 3 of the Games

PHOTOS: India's highs and lows on Day 3 of the Games

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Ace marksman Gagan Narang fired India to its first medal at the Olympic Games on Monday, winning the bronze in the men's 10m air rifle, but Beijing Games gold medallist Abhinav Bindra flopped, making an exit in the preliminaries.

Dhoni pleased to see youngsters making their performances count

Dhoni pleased to see youngsters making their performances count

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

As India scored yet another dominating victory over England to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni hailed the youngsters of the side for making their performances count.

Korea Open campaign ends for Jwala-Ashwini

Korea Open campaign ends for Jwala-Ashwini

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

India's challenge at the Korean Open ended after the women's doubles pair of Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa lost their quarter-final match in the Super Series tournament in Seoul on Friday.

Five Indians in World billiards quarter-finals

Five Indians in World billiards quarter-finals

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

Defending champion Pankaj Advani and veteran Geet Sethi cruised past their respective opponents to advance to the quarter-finals of the Time-format in the IBSF World Billiards Championship in Pune on Wednesday.

PIX: TV actor Leena Jumani's fun Thailand trip

PIX: TV actor Leena Jumani's fun Thailand trip

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

A look at the wow pictures.

Yahoo! to pay damages to jailed Chinese scribes

Yahoo! to pay damages to jailed Chinese scribes

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

Yahoo!, after widespreead criticism from the US Congress, has agreed to pay an undisclosed amount to two Chinese nationals after it passed on information of the the men's online activites to the Chinese government, leading to their arrest.

Seven China players sent home

Seven China players sent home

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

Seven China under-21 internationals have been sent home early from the Chelsea training centre as the mass brawl with Queens Park Rangers players dominated Chinese media on Friday.

Julia Roberts has twins

Julia Roberts has twins

Rediff.com29 Nov 2004

IITians, do something for Indian education

IITians, do something for Indian education

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

'While it is wonderful to have events like the upcoming PanIIT 2006 in Mumbai, the focus at these events should be less on rah-rah backslapping and more on identifying the shortcomings of the IITs and the Indian educational system.'

Chinese scribe gets 10 yr jail for leaking secrets

Chinese scribe gets 10 yr jail for leaking secrets

Rediff.com30 Apr 2005

The ruling was handed down by the Intermediate People's Court of Changsha City, capital of central China's Hunan Province, Xinhua news agency reported.

China mulls post office in Antarctica

China mulls post office in Antarctica

Rediff.com20 Jan 2005

The post office is expected to open early this year, making it possible for mail delivered at any post office in Beijing to reach Antarctica.

Indian-American hotelier Vikram Chatwal arrested for setting dogs on fire

Indian-American hotelier Vikram Chatwal arrested for setting dogs on fire

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

The 44-year-old, whose family own New York hotels Night, Time and Dream, is accused of using a can of aerosol and a lighter to set a stranger's two dogs on fire outside his home in Manhattan on October 7.

How I slayed my demons and won an Olympic medal

How I slayed my demons and won an Olympic medal

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'Sport is cruel, as is life, which is why winning becomes sweet.'

Sports Shorts: Simran-Ritika win Mauritius Open women's doubles

Sports Shorts: Simran-Ritika win Mauritius Open women's doubles

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

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

Yoga is India's gift to the world, says Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev at UN

Yoga is India's gift to the world, says Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev at UN

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Sadhguru said even though the idea of commemorating the International Yoga Day was mooted by PM Modi, it was "almost like the world was waiting for it".

Priyanka's HOTTEST Hollywood appearances? VOTE!

Priyanka's HOTTEST Hollywood appearances? VOTE!

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Yay or nay?

Kader Khan, Gambhir among 112 conferred with Padma awards

Kader Khan, Gambhir among 112 conferred with Padma awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Folk artist from Chhattisgarh Teejan Bai, Guelleh, Naik and theatre actor from Maharashtra Balwant Moreshwar Purandare will be honoured with Padma Vibushan.

Chinese firm files case against Apple's Siri technology

Chinese firm files case against Apple's Siri technology

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Representatives of Apple appeared in a Shanghai court on Tuesday to respond to the case filed by Shanghai Zhizhen Network Technology Co, the developer of a voice technology called Xiao i Robot.

Gowda wins first gold for India at Asian Athletics Championships

Gowda wins first gold for India at Asian Athletics Championships

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Ace discus thrower Vikas Gowda clinched the first gold for India as the home team won three medals on the second day to make their presence felt in the 20th Asian Athletics Championships, in Pune on Thursday.

Paytm aims to bring a million small merchants online

Paytm aims to bring a million small merchants online

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

The company is modelling its many ventures on Alibaba in China.

Jack Ma eyeing Indian e-commerce universe

Jack Ma eyeing Indian e-commerce universe

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Ma is also exploring strategic play in one of the largest media houses in India.

All weather ties with Pak to continue under Sharif: China

All weather ties with Pak to continue under Sharif: China

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Ahead of Premier Li Keqiang's maiden visit to Islamabad, China on Thursday ruled out any change in bilateral ties with the new Pakistan government led by Nawaz Sharif, saying the "all weather" relationship will continue.