News for 'Chinese New Year'

Carney's Visit May Boost India-Canada Ties

Carney's Visit May Boost India-Canada Ties

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

India and Canada are negotiating a long-term uranium supply agreement worth $2.8 billion. They are also exploring expanded civil nuclear cooperation after the passage of the SHANTI Bill.

Quad envoys dare China with rare meet in Beijing

Quad envoys dare China with rare meet in Beijing

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Ambassadors of the Quad nations, consisting of the United States, India, Australia and Japan, held a rare publicised meeting in Beijing.

Pix: It's the Chinese Year of the Dog

Pix: It's the Chinese Year of the Dog

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

February 16 marked the start of the Chinese Year of the Dog.

An, Wang in women's showdown at World Tour Finals

An, Wang in women's showdown at World Tour Finals

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Paris Olympics gold medallist An Se-young beat Japan's Akane Yamaguchi 21-15, 21-12 in the last four of badminton's World Tour Final in Hangzhou on Saturday to set up a title clash with defending champion Wang Zhiyi.

India Open: Lakshya watlzes into second round

India Open: Lakshya watlzes into second round

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

India's top men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, seeded third, also progressed without taking the court after receiving a walkover from USA's Chen Zhi Yi and Presley Smith.

Chinese ex-minister gets death sentence with reprieve in $38 m graft case

Chinese ex-minister gets death sentence with reprieve in $38 m graft case

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

All of Tang's personal property will be confiscated and his illegal gains from bribery recovered and turned over to the national treasury, the court said.

Next Gen Phones Arriving In January

Next Gen Phones Arriving In January

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The new year starts up bringing a wave of fresh new handsets, all set to arrive in January 2026.

Sindhu storms into Malaysia Open quarters; Sen, Ayush ousted

Sindhu storms into Malaysia Open quarters; Sen, Ayush ousted

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Sen, who had broken the three-year jinx of first-round exits in the tournament when he defeated Singapore's Jia Heng Jason Teh on Wednesday, succumbed in the pre-quarterfinals against Hong Kong-China's Lee Cheuk Yiu 22-22, 15-21 in 53 minutes.

Why Rupee Depreciation Should Not Be Resisted

Why Rupee Depreciation Should Not Be Resisted

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

'Calibrated depreciation will help rebalance external fundamentals, offset some of the tariff differentials with competitors, improve the competitiveness of domestic substitutes vis-a-vis Chinese imports, and contribute to the easing of financial conditions at a time when the inflation rate is unusually low,' explains Sajjid Z Chinoy, head of Asia Economics at JP Morgan.

Food Tales And A Wedding To Remember

Food Tales And A Wedding To Remember

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

A Bombay shaadi with singing, dancing, prayers and great food!

Aus Open PIX: Sabalenka, Alcaraz survive to advance

Aus Open PIX: Sabalenka, Alcaraz survive to advance

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

IMAGES from Day 4 of the matches played at the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.

World's 8 Best Airline Cabin Crews...

World's 8 Best Airline Cabin Crews...

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The Best Airline Cabin Crew awards celebrate outstanding overall excellence among inflight teams, recognising both technical proficiency, like efficiency, precision and service execution, as well as the human touch, including enthusiasm, attitude, warmth and genuine hospitality, according to SkyTrax.

Aus Open PIX: Sinner ousts home hope; Djokovic, Swiatek cruise

Aus Open PIX: Sinner ousts home hope; Djokovic, Swiatek cruise

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

IMAGES from the Australian Open matches played at Melbourne Park in Melbourne on Thursday.

FIDE Bans Chinese Chess Player For Sandbagging

FIDE Bans Chinese Chess Player For Sandbagging

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

'Sandbagging' means a player deliberately losing his games, along with it his rating points, so as to play in a lower rated player tournaments and win cash prizes.

'My Enemy's Enemy Is My Friend' Is Bangladesh's Dictum'

'My Enemy's Enemy Is My Friend' Is Bangladesh's Dictum'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

'Pakistan's role in Bangladesh will always be negative, since it's a one-point agenda is hostility against India.'

Operation Sindoor redraws India's security goals in 2025

Operation Sindoor redraws India's security goals in 2025

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

In 2025, India launched Operation Sindoor, a multi-domain combat mission against Pakistan in response to cross-border terrorism. The operation involved precision strikes, military retaliation, and diplomatic measures, marking a significant shift in India's security policy.

2026: Movies Coming Up For Release

2026: Movies Coming Up For Release

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Featuring Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Varun Dhawan, Emraan Hashmi...

Indian swimmer shatters 16-year drought at Asian C'ships

Indian swimmer shatters 16-year drought at Asian C'ships

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Ace Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj dazzled on the opening day of the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships, clinching the 200m freestyle silver medal in the elite continental competition in over 16 years, in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Sindhu stunned by Linh at India Open

Sindhu stunned by Linh at India Open

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Earlier, former world No.1 Srikanth had to dig deep to outlast fellow Indian Tharun Mannepalli 15-21, 21-6, 21-19.

Will have to do something hard way: Trump on Greenland

Will have to do something hard way: Trump on Greenland

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

United States President Donald Trump reiterated the claims of having to do 'something' about Greenland, saying that if US doesn't take any action, Russia and China would spring in and that Washington, DC does not want to have them as neighbours.

Indians Still Lead US Student Influx

Indians Still Lead US Student Influx

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Indian students represented 31 per cent of the total in the academic year 2024-2025, while Chinese students accounted for 23 per cent.

SIT to probe Tripura student's murder; key accused to be nabbed soon

SIT to probe Tripura student's murder; key accused to be nabbed soon

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Dehradun Police has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the death of Anjel Chakma, a student from Tripura, in Dehradun. Police state that initial investigations have not found evidence of racial abuse as a motive. The investigation is ongoing, with efforts focused on apprehending the main suspect.

China sanctions 20 US defence firms over Taiwan arms sales

China sanctions 20 US defence firms over Taiwan arms sales

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

China has imposed sanctions on 20 US defence firms in response to the Trump administration's approval of a record USD 11.1 billion arms sales package to Taiwan.

World Blitz: Erigaisi stuns Carlsen, shares lead

World Blitz: Erigaisi stuns Carlsen, shares lead

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

World Blitz: Erigaisi stuns Carlsen, Abdusattorov to emerge joint leader after 11 rounds

India drawn with heavyweights at U20 Women's Asian Cup

India drawn with heavyweights at U20 Women's Asian Cup

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The top two sides from each of the three groups, along with the two best third-placed teams, will progress to the quarter-finals.

Two Chinese ministers attend India's I-Day reception in Beijing

Two Chinese ministers attend India's I-Day reception in Beijing

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Two senior Chinese ministers attended India's Independence Day reception in Beijing, signaling a potential improvement in relations ahead of Prime Minister Modi's expected visit to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.

Indian students, workers top UK's exit tally

Indian students, workers top UK's exit tally

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

New data reveals a significant drop in UK net migration, with Indian students and workers topping the list of those leaving the country.

Why China's Claim On Shaksgam Valley Is Baseless

Why China's Claim On Shaksgam Valley Is Baseless

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Today's situation in the Shaksgam Valley is the consequence of what happened in Gilgit in 1947. But is India ready to militarily get back its territories? asks Claude Arpi.

Chinese FM meets Pak Army chief after India visit

Chinese FM meets Pak Army chief after India visit

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday met Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir and discussed regional security, counter-terrorism and matters of mutual interest.

India women win second-straight Kabaddi World Cup title

India women win second-straight Kabaddi World Cup title

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

The Indian women's kabaddi team put on a strong show to win their second women's Kabaddi World Cup in Dhaka, beating Chinese Taipei 35-28 in the final.

Chirag-Satwiksairaj, Sen shine in 2025; Sindhu struggles

Chirag-Satwiksairaj, Sen shine in 2025; Sindhu struggles

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Lakshya Sen's title win, a World Championships medal from Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty offered hope amidst a difficult 2025 for Indian badminton.

Is Your Cough Serious? A Doctor Answers

Is Your Cough Serious? A Doctor Answers

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Pulmonologist Dr Harish Chafle highlights when and why you must not ignore a common cough.

Arunachal woman detained at China airport for 18 hrs over passport

Arunachal woman detained at China airport for 18 hrs over passport

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

An Arunachal Pradesh woman was allegedly detained at Shanghai airport for nearly 18 hours after Chinese immigration officials refused to recognise her Indian passport, claiming Arunachal Pradesh is part of China.

World Rapid chess: Erigaisi, Gukesh in lead with Carlsen

World Rapid chess: Erigaisi, Gukesh in lead with Carlsen

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Reigning classical World champion D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi and world No.1 Magnus Carlsen were among the leaders after the first five rounds on the opening day of the FIDE World Rapid Championships in Doha on Thursday.

Delhiites lose nearly Rs 1,000 cr to cyber fraud this year

Delhiites lose nearly Rs 1,000 cr to cyber fraud this year

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Cyber fraudsters have duped Delhi residents of nearly Rs 1,000 crore so far this year, with investment scams, digital arrests and boss scams emerging as the most common cybercrimes.

The Hottest Cholis Of 2025

The Hottest Cholis Of 2025

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

2025 was the year blouses stopped being just blouses. They became the star of the outfit.

10 Countries With Names History Forgot

10 Countries With Names History Forgot

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

The new names vs old names of various nations.

Denied China visa, Nagal seeks embassy's help

Denied China visa, Nagal seeks embassy's help

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

He was scheduled to travel to Chengdu to compete in the Australian Open Playoff event, which will give the regional players a main-draw entry into the 2026 Australian Open.

Everything's Better With Ketchup: Who Are The Ketchup Addicts? Wins

Everything's Better With Ketchup: Who Are The Ketchup Addicts? Wins

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Ketchup isn't just some chillar side condiment for your parathas or toast or chips. It's a global star.

Australian Open: Shetty sets up Sen clash in quarters

Australian Open: Shetty sets up Sen clash in quarters

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

yush Shetty and former World championships bronze medallist Lakshya Sen advanced in the Australian Open in contrasting fashion to set up an all-Indian quarterfinal clash.