News for 'Asian Group of Two'

Kamala vs Trump: Whom do Desis support?

Kamala vs Trump: Whom do Desis support?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

In a warning sign for the Democrats, Indian-Americans' attachment to the party is declining in the United States while the share of Republican identifiers held steady.

India Inc holds breath for Trump's new tariffs to kick in

India Inc holds breath for Trump's new tariffs to kick in

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Industry insiders in India warn that any such move in the pharmaceutical sector could be counterproductive for the US as it may face increased drug shortages if tariffs are imposed on such imports.

Injured Anwar Ali misses cut in Asian Cup probables

Injured Anwar Ali misses cut in Asian Cup probables

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Granada and Bilbao complete match suspended after supporter's death

WTA Finals: Sabalenka to end year as World No.1!

WTA Finals: Sabalenka to end year as World No.1!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Coco Gauff beat defending champion Iga Swiatek 6-3 6-4 at the WTA Finals in Riyadh on Tuesday to reach the semi-finals and ensure Aryna Sabalenka would finish the year as world number one.

Australia stuck on a tightrope to World Cup

Australia stuck on a tightrope to World Cup

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

The 2-2 draw in Riffa left Australia second in Asia's Group C on seven points, nine behind runaway leaders Japan and one ahead of Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and China.

Olympics: Satwiksairaj-Chirag continue winning run

Olympics: Satwiksairaj-Chirag continue winning run

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty notched up a dominating straight-game win against Indonesian duo of Muhammad Rian Ardianto and Fajar Alfian to top Group C.

Will Dhawan rise again after Asian Games snub?

Will Dhawan rise again after Asian Games snub?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Shikhar Dhawan was a 'bit shocked' at his exclusion from India's Asian Games squad

'Next 2-3 Months Crucial For Equities'

'Next 2-3 Months Crucial For Equities'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

'Geopolitics will be the most important driver of financial markets in 2025.'

'Kohli, Rohit, Suryakumar have fans in Pakistan'

'Kohli, Rohit, Suryakumar have fans in Pakistan'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram optimistic about India travelling to Pakistan for Champions Trophy.

Zverev wins Paris Masters, Swiatek survives Krejcikova

Zverev wins Paris Masters, Swiatek survives Krejcikova

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Third seed Alexander Zverev eased past home favourite Ugo Humbert

Debutant Prannoy off to good start in Paris Olympics

Debutant Prannoy off to good start in Paris Olympics

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

He will next face Le Duc Phat of Vietnam on Wednesday in the second and final group match.

Squid Game 2 Review: The Blood Sports Rage On

Squid Game 2 Review: The Blood Sports Rage On

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Squid Game 2 is almost a rehash of the earlier season, discovers Deepa Gahlot.

Satwik-Chirag in men's doubles quarter-finals

Satwik-Chirag in men's doubles quarter-finals

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

The world No. 3 Indian pair was scheduled to meet the German duo of Mark Lamsfuss and Marvin Seidel on Monday in what was supposed to be their second Group C match, but it was cancelled following the withdrawal of Lamsfuss due to injury.

Badoni brilliance powers India A to victory

Badoni brilliance powers India A to victory

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Ayush Badoni showed his wide repertoire of strokes as India cantered to a six-wicket victory over Oman

Analysts turn cautious on Asian markets; India remains an outlier

Analysts turn cautious on Asian markets; India remains an outlier

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

The 55 basis point (bps) spike in the US 10-year bond yield, triggered by a combination of FOMC's hawkish commentary and BOJ's relaxation of the yield control curve (YCC) has made analysts cautious on Asian equities and expect them to trade sideways in the short-to-medium term.

Are Indian Americans deserting Joe Biden?

Are Indian Americans deserting Joe Biden?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

There is a sharp 19 per cent decline in Indian Americans supporting incumbent President Joe Biden between the last election of 2020 and the 2024 election cycle, according to a bi-annual Asian American Voter Survey (AAVS), the longest-running survey of Asian-American voters released on Wednesday.

Hosts India forced to withdraw from Women's Asian Cup

Hosts India forced to withdraw from Women's Asian Cup

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Women's Asian Cup hosts India are "considered to have withdrawn" from the tournament in accordance with competition rules after a COVID-19 outbreak forced their match against Taiwan to be cancelled, the Asian Football Confederation said on Monday.

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on August 31, 2024

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on August 31, 2024

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Para shooter Rubina Francis lights up India's day with bronze at Paris Paralympics on Saturday.

Sambhal violence: Focus shifts to Turk-Pathan rivalry

Sambhal violence: Focus shifts to Turk-Pathan rivalry

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The communal violence in Sambhal that claimed four lives and left over 20 people injured has now sparked a debate over a purported rivalry between the Turk and Pathan communities, with political and administrative figures weighing in on the cause of the unrest.

India get tough group for Asian Cup football

India get tough group for Asian Cup football

Rediff.com24 Apr 2010

India were handed the worst possible draw for the 2011 AFC Asian Cup finals in Doha, Qatar, as they were clubbed with Australia, South Korea and Bahrain in Group C. India got a tough group featuring Australia and South Korea -- two sides have qualified for 2010 World Cup from Asia -- and Bahrain, who just missed out on the showpiece event in South Africa via a play-off against New Zealand.

'India can reach top-50 of FIFA rankings in next 10 years'

'India can reach top-50 of FIFA rankings in next 10 years'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

India can break into the top-50 in the FIFA rankings in the next 10 years, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said.

'Whenever We Watched The Movie We'd Cry'

'Whenever We Watched The Movie We'd Cry'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

'We watched the film many times but each time, we would cry.' 'During the editing and sound mixing, my whole team would cry.' 'When we reached the music composing stage, it happened again.' 'Our producer said it is too much to be crying so many times.' 'But we never thought the film would be such a big hit.'

Swiatek accepts one-month suspension after failing doping test

Swiatek accepts one-month suspension after failing doping test

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Iga Swiatek tested positive in an out-of-competition sample in August but the ITIA accepted that it was caused by contamination of her medication melatonin.

Sensex, Nifty settle marginally lower in volatile trade

Sensex, Nifty settle marginally lower in volatile trade

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

From 30 Sensex firms, Adani Ports, NTPC, Power Grid, State Bank of India, Nestle, Mahindra & Mahindra, Reliance Industries and Tata Consultancy Services were the biggest laggards. Axis Bank, Infosys, JSW Steel, Tata Motors, HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the gainers from the blue-chip pack.

How Coast Guard, Andaman Cops Seized $4.2 Bn Drugs

How Coast Guard, Andaman Cops Seized $4.2 Bn Drugs

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

'This is the first case in which we saw use of Starlink by smugglers.'

India beat Afghanistan 2-1 in Asian Cup Qualifiers

India beat Afghanistan 2-1 in Asian Cup Qualifiers

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Denied for 86 minutes, Chhetri put India ahead with a brilliant free-kick from just over 20 yards, taking only a couple of steps before unleashing his shot straight into the right corner of the net beating Afghanistan's goalkeeper.

Disengagement may pave way for further steps: Jaishankar

Disengagement may pave way for further steps: Jaishankar

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

India and China have made "some progress" in disengagement, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday, describing it as a "welcome" move which opens up the possibility that other steps could happen.

Paralympics Day 2: Golden girl Avani leads India's medal rush

Paralympics Day 2: Golden girl Avani leads India's medal rush

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

How India's athletes fared at the Paris Paralympic Games on Friday.

Paris 2024: Can India Surpass Tokyo Record?

Paris 2024: Can India Surpass Tokyo Record?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Meet India's top athletes at Olympics 2024.

AIFF forced to pay millions to former coach

AIFF forced to pay millions to former coach

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

The AIFF sacked Stimac in June, terminating his contract exactly a year before it was to expire in the wake of the side's ouster from the second round of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers despite getting a relatively easy draw.

Olympics: Neeraj qualifies for final with season best effort

Olympics: Neeraj qualifies for final with season best effort

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Defending champion Neeraj Chopra turned on the style as he stormed into the men's Javelin Throw final of the Olympic Games with a season's best effort of 89.34m in his very first attempt in the qualification round in Paris on Tuesday.

Can Neeraj, Sindhu Create History In Paris?

Can Neeraj, Sindhu Create History In Paris?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Another gold medal in Paris would further elevate Neeraj Chopra's status as the greatest ever athlete in the history of Indian sport.

Who will win the ICC Women's T20 WC?

Who will win the ICC Women's T20 WC?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Bangladesh will take on Scotland in the tournament opener in an afternoon fixture followed by a clash between Asian teams Pakistan and Sri Lanka later in the day at Sharjah.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 5

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 5

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Check out how India's athletes fared on Day 5, Wednesday, July 31, 2024:

Satwik-Chirag, Lakshya win; Ponnappa-Crasto lose

Satwik-Chirag, Lakshya win; Ponnappa-Crasto lose

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

India's Lakshya Sen got off the a rousing start at the Olympics, beating Guatemala's Kevin Cordon 21-8, 22-20 in the men's singles badminton competition on Saturday.

'Deleted' match behind, Sen focuses on Christie challenge

'Deleted' match behind, Sen focuses on Christie challenge

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Asked if the cancellation of the first match's result had any impact on him, Sen said, "I just took it as a practice match; now it is time for me to just focus on one match at a time. I will rest, recover and try to be at my best against Christie.

India's FIFA WC dream: Gurpreet steps up as captain

India's FIFA WC dream: Gurpreet steps up as captain

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Gurpreet named India captain for World Cup qualifying match against Qatar

Jemimah Wishes Chhetri And Team

Jemimah Wishes Chhetri And Team

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'All the very best! We'll be cheering and supporting you'll,' Jemimah said in a video posted on AIFF's official X handle.

Planning A Trip To Dubai? Read This

Planning A Trip To Dubai? Read This

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

The bulk of Indian carriers flying to Dubai are low-cost carriers, which include IndiGo, Air India Express, and SpiceJet.

Annu Rani, Rajesh Ramesh warm up for Olympics with wins in Warsaw

Annu Rani, Rajesh Ramesh warm up for Olympics with wins in Warsaw

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Yarraji also competed in the women's 200m event in Warsaw and clocked 23.53 to finish second behind compatriot Kiran Pahal, who timed her run at 23.33.