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China backs Jaishankar's remarks on Asian Century

China backs Jaishankar's remarks on Asian Century

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

China on Friday concurred with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's observation that an Asian Century cannot happen if India and China don't join hands and emphasised that the two neighbouring countries have 'far more common interests than differences'.

Sindhu loses in Thailand Open semis

Sindhu loses in Thailand Open semis

Rediff.com21 May 2022

Star India shuttler P V Sindhu made an exit from Thailand Open after going down in straight games to Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei in the semi-finals in Bangkok on Saturday.

Indonesia Masters: Sindhu, Sen enter quarters

Indonesia Masters: Sindhu, Sen enter quarters

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Against the unseeded Tunjung, Sindhu started on a bright note and played aggressively to surge to a 10-5 lead. She used her experience and reach to engage her opponents in long rallies initially.

2022: A year of many firsts for Indian sports!

2022: A year of many firsts for Indian sports!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

A look at the historic achievements by India's athletes in 2022.

Coronavirus scare: Vistara to cancel 54 int'l flights in March

Coronavirus scare: Vistara to cancel 54 int'l flights in March

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

With respect to the cancelled flights, customers can opt for a full refund or alternative travel dates free of cost.

India rejoice historic badminton triumph in Thomas Cup

India rejoice historic badminton triumph in Thomas Cup

Rediff.com15 May 2022

'The Indian badminton team has scripted history'

How Prannoy battled injury and guided India to final

How Prannoy battled injury and guided India to final

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Star Indian shuttler HS Prannoy said the mentality of not giving up without a fight kept him motivated during the epic victory over Denmark in the Thomas Cup semi-finals on Friday.

Indian Archers claim record haul at Asia Cup

Indian Archers claim record haul at Asia Cup

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The Indian junior archers capped a stunning show by winning eight gold, four silver and two bronze medals to top the medals tally at the Asia Cup Stage 2 at Sulehmaniya, Iraq on Wednesday.

Pix: Akshay's daredevil stunts for Sooryavanshi!

Pix: Akshay's daredevil stunts for Sooryavanshi!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Dangerous stunts performed on the sets of Sooryavanshi.

Jaipur's Royal Family: 15-Year Battle Ends

Jaipur's Royal Family: 15-Year Battle Ends

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

A battle royale, fought over 15 long years, comes to an end as a prince and a princess -- grandchildren of the legendary Rajmata Gayatri Devi -- get back the Jai Mahal Palace Hotel from their step-uncles.

Asian C'ships: Sindhu calls out 'unfair' point penalty

Asian C'ships: Sindhu calls out 'unfair' point penalty

Rediff.com1 May 2022

The 26-year-old from Hyderabad lost her momentum after that incident, losing 21-13, 19-21, 16-21 to eventually sign off with a bronze medal, her second in the continental individual championship.

After Thomas Cup triumph, Chirag eyes CWG gold

After Thomas Cup triumph, Chirag eyes CWG gold

Rediff.com31 May 2022

India had won the mixed team gold at 2018 CWG for the first time and Chirag feels they can repeat the performance this year too.

Moosewala shooter's aide recced Mumbai to kill Salman Khan: Punjab DGP

Moosewala shooter's aide recced Mumbai to kill Salman Khan: Punjab DGP

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

An aide of the sixth shooter arrested in the Sidhu Moosewala murder case had conducted reconnaissance in Mumbai to draw up a strategy to kill actor Salman Khan at the behest of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, Punjab Police chief Gaurav Yadav said on Sunday.

In Sindhu's absence, can Lakshya make BIG statement?

In Sindhu's absence, can Lakshya make BIG statement?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

Expectations from the Indian male shuttlers will also be high, given their exploits in recent months.

Lakshya fulfils his promise, gifts 'Bal Mithai' to PM

Lakshya fulfils his promise, gifts 'Bal Mithai' to PM

Rediff.com22 May 2022

PM Modi met in person and interacted with the badminton squad

India qualify for Thomas Cup semis after 43 year gap

India qualify for Thomas Cup semis after 43 year gap

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The Indian men's badminton team scripted a memorable 3-2 win over Malaysia to enter the semifinals of Thomas Cup for the first time in 43 years

Chitrangda Looks Fabulous!

Chitrangda Looks Fabulous!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Brace yourself for eye-catching pics of the actress walking down the ramp.

Garima Arora: First Indian woman to win a Michelin star

Garima Arora: First Indian woman to win a Michelin star

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

The Bangkok-based chef's never-give-up attitude combined with passion for cooking has paid off.

1980 Olympians Kaushik, Ravinder succumb to COVID-19

1980 Olympians Kaushik, Ravinder succumb to COVID-19

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Former India hockey player and coach M K Kaushik on Saturday died after battling COVID-19 for the past three weeks.

Is this the perfect time to travel?

Is this the perfect time to travel?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Get the whole place to yourself :)

Prannoy fights through pain to upset Christie in Thailand Open

Prannoy fights through pain to upset Christie in Thailand Open

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The 28-year-old from Kerala had spent two weeks stressing over his physical and mental health after contracting COVID-19 last November.

COVID-19: What eating out will look like

COVID-19: What eating out will look like

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Life will hardly remain the same when we get to the other side of the Covid-19 pandemic. Economists and social scientists are predicting lasting changes in the way we live, work and eat. Already many eateries around the world are adapating to the virus in order to facilitate sales. Here's how dining out will look during the coronavirus pandemic.

India archers face tough task to qualify for Tokyo Games

India archers face tough task to qualify for Tokyo Games

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

After failing to secure the team quota at the World Championships in June last year, the Indian women's archery team will have their last shot to secure the full Olympics quota in Paris, as a separate tournament is planned ahead of the World Cup in June next year.

Former hockey coach Kaushik hospitalised after testing positive for COVID

Former hockey coach Kaushik hospitalised after testing positive for COVID

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Kaushik had coached both the senior men and women teams.

Pix: Alia Bhatt's Travel Diaries!

Pix: Alia Bhatt's Travel Diaries!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Happy Birthday, Alia!

RIL, Adani in race to strike a deal with Germany's Metro AG

RIL, Adani in race to strike a deal with Germany's Metro AG

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Three business houses are likely to be in the final race to strike a deal with Germany's Metro AG for investing in its India unit -- Metro Cash & Carry. Industry sources in the know named Reliance, Adani Group, and Thailand's conglomerate Charoen Pokphand (CP) as potential frontrunners to acquire a partial or full stake in the Gurugram-headquartered Metro Cash & Carry, which has 31 stores and 5,000 direct employees. Around 20 companies, including strategic and private equity investors, were approached by the German chain, inviting them to bid for the Indian wholesale business, according to a source aware of the M&A developments.

India eliminated big reason behind terrorism: PM Modi

India eliminated big reason behind terrorism: PM Modi

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Addressing the Indian diaspora in Bangkok, Prime Minister Modi said his government was working to fulfil those aims that seemed impossible.

Marin pulls out of World Championships

Marin pulls out of World Championships

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The Rio Olympics gold medallist had withdrawn from the All England Championships this year after suffering the injury during the Swiss Open.

Ahmedabad Doesn't Sleep. It Eats

Ahmedabad Doesn't Sleep. It Eats

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Ahmedabad is home to the strangest of cuisines and is a city of contrasts, if you look beyond the tourist places.

Abhishek-Jyothi strike mixed pair gold at Asian Archery

Abhishek-Jyothi strike mixed pair gold at Asian Archery

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Abhishek Verma and Jyothi Surekha Vennam claimed the top honours in compound mixed pair event to fetch India's only gold medal at the 21st Asian Archery Championships.

Asian C'ships: Thapa, Hussamuddin book quarters berth

Asian C'ships: Thapa, Hussamuddin book quarters berth

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Shiva Thapa will next face Nader Odah of Kuwait in the quarter-finals on Tuesday.

Tyre of SpiceJet flight bursts ahead of take-off, none hurt

Tyre of SpiceJet flight bursts ahead of take-off, none hurt

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

While nobody was injured in the incident, it forced the airport to divert a few other flights.

Teen sensation Hooda named in Indian Badminton Team

Teen sensation Hooda named in Indian Badminton Team

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu will spearhead the women's challenge in both the Commonwealth and Asian Games while London Olympics bronze winner Saina Nehwal did not expectedly feature in the squads.

Atanu wins men's recurve bronze in Asian Archery C'ships

Atanu wins men's recurve bronze in Asian Archery C'ships

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Atanu Das, competing as a neutral athlete under the World Archery flag due to the suspension of the Indian federation, beat Jin Hayek Oh of Korea in the shoot-off match for the bronze medal.

Why Thailand blames Australia for arrest of refugee Bahraini footballer

Why Thailand blames Australia for arrest of refugee Bahraini footballer

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Hakeem Al Araibi's case has drawn international criticism as a Thai court considers an extradition request from Bahrain for him to serve a 10-year sentence related to the Arab Spring uprisings of 2011. He denies the charges.

Archery World Cup: India men edge France to win gold

Archery World Cup: India men edge France to win gold

Rediff.com21 May 2022

Unheralded Mohan Bhardwaj also shared the limelight as he stunned reigning World champion Nico Wiener en route to winning a dream World Cup individual silver medal as Indian compound archers outshone their much-fancied recurve teammates.

How a refugee footballer's honeymoon turned into deportation nightmare

How a refugee footballer's honeymoon turned into deportation nightmare

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

As the 25-year-old, who has refugee status in Australia, got off a plane in Bangkok on November 27, Thai immigration police were waiting to arrest him based on an Interpol "red notice" from Bahrain.

Thai cops give Indian, detained in temple blast, clean chit

Thai cops give Indian, detained in temple blast, clean chit

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

The Indian who hails from Bengaluru has been working with a Information Technology service company in Thailand and his record was found clear, official sources said on Wednesday.

In a first, BJP meets SJM, others over joining RCEP

In a first, BJP meets SJM, others over joining RCEP

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

The BJP's effort comes in the wake of Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal set to attend the eighth RCEP ministerial meeting in Bangkok from October 10 to 12.