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World Tour Final: Sindhu beats Bingjiao for consolation win

World Tour Final: Sindhu beats Bingjiao for consolation win

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

PV Sindhu recorded a consolation win over China's He Bingjiao in the third Group A match to end her campaign on a positive note

China's super computer remains world's most powerful

China's super computer remains world's most powerful

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

China's Tianhe-2 supercomputer, stated to be twice faster than its competitor in US has retained its status as the world's most powerful computer for the third time, according to a report.

Sports Shorts: Speed skating world champ dies aged 27

Sports Shorts: Speed skating world champ dies aged 27

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Dutch speed skater Lara van Ruijven died after battling with an autoimmune disorder.

Sports Shorts: Nishikori carries four billion Asian hopes

Sports Shorts: Nishikori carries four billion Asian hopes

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

His mere presence causes hysteria and pandemonium in the Land of the Rising Sun and he has no tennis equal in a continent heaving with 4.427 billion inhabitants, yet self-effacing Kei Nishikori thinks he is simply 'one' of the best players in Japan.

India's athletics coach found dead in hostel room

India's athletics coach found dead in hostel room

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

'We don't know the cause of death. We will know it later after post mortem'

Setback! Messi ruled out of Club World Cup semi-final

Setback! Messi ruled out of Club World Cup semi-final

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi was ruled out of their Club World Cup semi-final on Thursday after suffering from abdominal pain, the European champions said.

Badminton World Championships: Saina, Kashyap lose

Badminton World Championships: Saina, Kashyap lose

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

The quarter-finals bug bit Saina Nehwal yet again at the badminton World Championships.

Sindhu loses again, knocked out of BWF World Tour Final

Sindhu loses again, knocked out of BWF World Tour Final

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Just like in her campaign opener against Japan's Akane Yamaguchi on Wednesday, Sindhu squandered a game advantage to lose yet again in the year-ending BWF World Tour Final

China to start daily flights to India

China to start daily flights to India

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

In view of increasing tourist exchange between China and India, Air China on Friday said it will start operating daily flights between Beijing and New Delhi starting October 31.

Indian stars endorse Airbadminton

Indian stars endorse Airbadminton

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Airbadminton was globally launched at Guangzhou last week by the Badminton World Federation

India names head of new consulate in China

India names head of new consulate in China

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

With China expected to overtake the US as India's largest trading partner, Bambawale acknowledged that the "basic rationale for the new Consulate is the burgeoning trade."

Football Briefs: Ronaldo ready to pay 14.7m Euros in Spanish tax fraud case

Football Briefs: Ronaldo ready to pay 14.7m Euros in Spanish tax fraud case

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Chinese airliner announces flight plan to India

Chinese airliner announces flight plan to India

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

A third Chinese airline company, China Southern, will launch direct flights to India this year to tap the increasing traffic potential arising out of booming bilateral trade.

Sports Shorts: 'Racist abuse a disgrace and FIFA must act'

Sports Shorts: 'Racist abuse a disgrace and FIFA must act'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has said the abuse he suffered on social media is 'a disgrace' and called for world soccer's governing body FIFA to reassess the way they deal with racism.

Indo-China trade gets a boost

Indo-China trade gets a boost

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

The Indian community in Guangzhou has widely welcomed the country's decision to open a Consulate-General in the booming southern Chinese city, which they say will further boost bilateral trade and facilitate easier travel for businessmen between the

Football Briefs: Wenger urges Arsenal to get morale-boosting Europa League win

Football Briefs: Wenger urges Arsenal to get morale-boosting Europa League win

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

It's an odd, odd world out there!

It's an odd, odd world out there!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

These 10 images prove we live in a wonderfully weird world.

CWG: Indian athletes in action today

CWG: Indian athletes in action today

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Thursday's schedule for Indians at the Commonwealth Games (IST).

Asiad: Manpreet, Vijender make it to boxing finals

Asiad: Manpreet, Vijender make it to boxing finals

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

It was a good day for Indian boxers on Wednesday as Manpreet Singh and Vijender Singh reached the final of men's 91kg competition and 75 kg competition respectively at the Asian Games in Guangzhou.

India's C'wealth Games showing raises hope for big medal haul at Asiad

India's C'wealth Games showing raises hope for big medal haul at Asiad

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

The haul of 64 medals at the Commonwealth Games, in July-August, which included 15 gold, should act as the ideal springboard for the Indian contingent to better its medal tally at Guangzhou, China, four years ago.

Shikha loses in first round

Shikha loses in first round

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

Shikha Uberoi went down to top seed Ekaterina Bychkova at the Tashkent Open.

BoB to open office in China

BoB to open office in China

Rediff.com24 Jun 2004

In line with its global growth strategy, Bank of Baroda will open its representative office in Guangzhou, China, on June 28.

Coronavirus: India temporarily suspends e-visa for Chinese citizens

Coronavirus: India temporarily suspends e-visa for Chinese citizens

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

On Sunday, India airlifted a second batch of 323 stranded Indians and seven Maldivian citizens from coronavirus-hit Wuhan city, taking the total number of people evacuated to 654.

All about Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin

All about Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

American Sofia Kenin counter-punched her way back from a set down against Garbine Muguruza to win her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open with a 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 win in Melbourne on Saturday.

Sindhu the new star as Saina endures title drought

Sindhu the new star as Saina endures title drought

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Saina Nehwal endured a frustrating title drought but Indian badminton continued to move forward with the emergence of P V Sindhu as the next big sensation and the introduction of the ambitious Indian Badminton League this year.

Badminton Worlds: Sindhu creates history, assured of medal

Badminton Worlds: Sindhu creates history, assured of medal

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

India's up-and-coming shuttler P V Sindhu created history by becoming first Indian women's singles player to be assured a World Championship medal as she entered the semi-finals.

China reports 66 new COVID-19 cases after sudden spike in Beijing

China reports 66 new COVID-19 cases after sudden spike in Beijing

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

China has reported 66 new coronavirus cases, the largest since the disease was controlled in its first epicentre Wuhan in April, prompting the authorities to go into a 'wartime' mode to stem the spread of COVID-19 in the capital Beijing which has seen a sudden spike in the number of infections, health officials said on Sunday.

Asian Games: Bronze for Vikas, Satish; India end with 5 boxing medals

Asian Games: Bronze for Vikas, Satish; India end with 5 boxing medals

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Indian pugilists ended their campaign at the 17th Asian Games with five medals as Vikas Krishan and Satish Kumar settled for bronze medals after losing their semi-final bouts against respective opponents.

China's Lin Dan awarded World Championship wild card

China's Lin Dan awarded World Championship wild card

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Double Olympic champion Lin Dan of China will defend his World Championships title in August after receiving a wild card for the Guangzhou event, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) said on Thursday.

India to post customs sleuths overseas to detect money-laundering

India to post customs sleuths overseas to detect money-laundering

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Customs sleuths will be posted in London, Hong Kong, Dubai and Brussels in an effort to check trade-based money-laundering among others.

Audi cars to be costlier by Rs 1.13 lakhs from January

Audi cars to be costlier by Rs 1.13 lakhs from January

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The increase in prices across model range available in India would range from 3-5 per cent, effective January 1, 2014, the company said in a statement.

Govt cancels visas of all foreign nationals travelling from China

Govt cancels visas of all foreign nationals travelling from China

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

In the travel advisory, the Health Ministry again asked people to refrain from travelling to China in view of the coronavirus outbreak in its Hubei province and said travellers on return from the neighbouring country could be quarantined.

REWIND: The BEST images in the last 48 hours

REWIND: The BEST images in the last 48 hours

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

Check out the best images in the last 48 hours

Lessons from China's public transport system

Lessons from China's public transport system

Rediff.com30 May 2013

A network of interchangeable transport systems with seamless access, like in China's Guangzhou city, can go a long way in easing urban commuters' woes.

World badminton: Thai Intanon claims shock title, Super Dan wins again

World badminton: Thai Intanon claims shock title, Super Dan wins again

Rediff.com11 Aug 2013

Teenage Thai Ratchanok Intanon won her first badminton world championship title when she upset Olympic champion Li Xuerui in the women's singles on Sunday to end China's decade of domination in the event.

I just wanted to give my best, my 100 per cent: Sindhu

I just wanted to give my best, my 100 per cent: Sindhu

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

A look at the draw and she knew it was not going to be easy but rising shuttler P V Sindhu said she never underestimated herself as she beat one giant after another for a historic bronze medal at the World Championships in Guangzhou, China.

Somdev, Yuki return to squad, Bhupathi, Bopanna ignored

Somdev, Yuki return to squad, Bhupathi, Bopanna ignored

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

Top singles players Somdev Devvarman and Yuki Bhambri on Saturday made a return to the Indian Davis Cup team even as Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna continued to be pariahs for the crucial tie against Indonesia in April.

The streak continues! Mirza-Hingis win 40th match to lift St Petersburg title

The streak continues! Mirza-Hingis win 40th match to lift St Petersburg title

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis extended their winning streak to 40 after clinching the St Petersburg Ladies Trophy on Sunday.

AITA recommends Somdev for Khel Ratna

AITA recommends Somdev for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Somdev Devvarman may have led a players' rebellion against the national tennis federation, but AITA has recommended him for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award for 2013.