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Asian Indoor Athletics: Toor, Jyothi, Harmilan bag gold

Asian Indoor Athletics: Toor, Jyothi, Harmilan bag gold

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Ace shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor and hurdler Jyothi Yarraji rewrote their national records, while long distance sensation Harmilan Bains sizzled on the track.

Allahabad Bank opens first China arm

Allahabad Bank opens first China arm

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

Allahabad Bank on Monday opened its first overseas office in Shenzhen, a Chinese city near Hong Kong, hoping to tap trade and commercial linkages between the two Asian giants.

China eyes excellence at Winter Olympics

China eyes excellence at Winter Olympics

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

China has smothered most outbreaks within its borders, keeping new case numbers low.

New variant: India to screen, test flyers from several countries

New variant: India to screen, test flyers from several countries

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

Ministry of health and family welfare adds Hong Kong and Israel to the list of countries from where travellers would need to follow additional measures on arrival in India, including post-arrival testing considering the detection of new COVID variant 'Omicron' in South Africa.

Economic marvel Shanghai is China's 'sexiest' city

Economic marvel Shanghai is China's 'sexiest' city

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

China's eastern metropolis of Shanghai, the economic hub of Hong Kong and the sprawling city of Chongqing have been named the 'sexiest cities' in the country because of their economic prosperity, urban development, charming buildings and beautiful girls, according to a new survey.

Vodafone to sell stake in China Mobile

Vodafone to sell stake in China Mobile

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Vodafone on Wednesday said it will offload its entire 3.2 per cent shareholding in China Mobile, a divestment that will fetch the British telecom major about 4.3 billion pounds.

China to have 800 skyscrapers by 2016

China to have 800 skyscrapers by 2016

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

Five of world's 10 tallest buildings are in China, the Shanghai-based Skyscrapers Magazine said.

Google stops censoring search results in China

Google stops censoring search results in China

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

As expected, the Internet search engine giant, Google on Tuesday announced its decision to stop censoring search results on its sites in China charging that Beijing is limiting free speech on the Internet.

China's loss is India's gain

China's loss is India's gain

Rediff.com3 May 2003

With SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) epidemic taking its toll on China's textile exports, India is all set to grab the opportunity.

Powerful earthquake of 6.8-magnitude jolts China, 7 killed

Powerful earthquake of 6.8-magnitude jolts China, 7 killed

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The epicentre is 39 km away from the county seat of Luding and there are several villages within the 5-km range around the epicentre.

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.

India's diamond trade being used for money laundering

India's diamond trade being used for money laundering

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

India is one of the five countries where instances have been found that trade accounts of diamond business are being used to launder illegal funds to the tune of millions of dollars, according to a report by a global financial crimes combating body.

NYT journalist leaves China after visa not renewed

NYT journalist leaves China after visa not renewed

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

A New York Times journalist, who has worked in China over a decade, has been forced to leave the country after his visa was not renewed, in an apparent retaliation for the paper's report that alleged Premier Wen Jiabao's family had amassed USD 2.7 billion in assets.

India and China data fuel rise in optimism

India and China data fuel rise in optimism

Rediff.com6 May 2009

Signs of "green shoots" in India came in the form of an ABN-Amro Bank purchasing managers' index based on a survey of 500 companies.

China coach quits after WC exit

China coach quits after WC exit

Rediff.com19 Nov 2004

Arie Haan decried China's scandal-plagued professional league as a reason for the team's loss in the WC qualifiers.

Chinese fans fume at NBA as fallout from free speech row spreads

Chinese fans fume at NBA as fallout from free speech row spreads

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

The state-owned tabloid accused Silver of caving in to political pressure, saying the NBA was treating the Chinese market with arrogant disregard.

Sensex ends above 85,000, Nifty scales 26K

Sensex ends above 85,000, Nifty scales 26K

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Benchmark Sensex closed above the 85,000 level for the first time while Nifty scaled the 26,000 peak at close on Wednesday as fag-end buying in banking and power shares helped stock markets recoup early losses. After a see-saw trade during the day, the 30-share BSE Sensex rose by 255.83 points or 0.30 per cent to settle at an all-time high of 85,169.87. During the day, it surged 333.38 points or 0.39 per cent to hit a record intra-day peak of 85,247.42.

China: 5 year sentence for HK scribe

China: 5 year sentence for HK scribe

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

Hong Kong journalist Ching Cheong was convicted of spying for archrival Taiwan.

This is how one should not smuggle 94 iPhones in China

This is how one should not smuggle 94 iPhones in China

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

A man was caught with 94 iPhones attached to his body with cling film and sticky tape in China.

First Asian city to host Gay Games

First Asian city to host Gay Games

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Hong Kong will host the 2022 Gay Games, fighting off bids from cities in the United States and Mexico to become the first Asian city to stage the sports and cultural event.

China, world's 6th largest economy

China, world's 6th largest economy

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

China on Tuesday sharply raised the official size of its economy, saying its output last year was 16.8 per cent higher, at 15.987 trillion yuan ($1.981 trillion).

Covid-hit China welcomes international passengers after 3 years

Covid-hit China welcomes international passengers after 3 years

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Officials said 387 passengers were aboard two flights from Toronto and Singapore on the day the country ended its strict COVID-19 restrictions for travellers.

India whip China

India whip China

Rediff.com21 Sep 2003

Suzlon plans R&D centre, listing in China

Suzlon plans R&D centre, listing in China

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Suzlon is the world's largest wind energy turbine maker and is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange.

Sabalenka opens WTA Finals with sweep

Sabalenka opens WTA Finals with sweep

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus had little trouble getting past China's Qinwen Zheng in a group-stage match at the WTA Finals on Saturday, prevailing 6-3, 6-4 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Arvind Bhatt crashes out of China Open

Arvind Bhatt crashes out of China Open

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

The Indian challenge in the China Open Super Series badminton tournament in Shanghai ended on Friday with Arvind Bhatt suffering a straight-game defeat at the hands of China's Kai Wen in the quarter-finals. Bhatt was thrashed 13-21, 10-21 by Kai in a lop-sided battle that lasted just 28 minutes.

India-China trade to reach $60 bn soon

India-China trade to reach $60 bn soon

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

Bilateral trade between the two Asian giants had already reached $45 billion in the first nine months of 2010, a 50 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.

China ends embarrassing drama, sacks 'missing' FM Qin Gang, reappoints Wang Yi

China ends embarrassing drama, sacks 'missing' FM Qin Gang, reappoints Wang Yi

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Qin, 57, was made the foreign minister in December last year, superseding many seniors, earning the distinction of a rising star in the ruling Communist Party of China.

China hopes for smooth ending to US Presidential poll

China hopes for smooth ending to US Presidential poll

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Chinese observers forecast that whether it is Trump or Biden, they are expected to follow tough and hardline policies towards Beijing as part of US efforts to contain the rise of China.

Sensex, Nifty settle lower after hitting record highs

Sensex, Nifty settle lower after hitting record highs

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Monday after hitting their all-time high levels in early trade amid selling in blue-chip IT stocks and HDFC Bank. After breaching the 77,000-mark during the early trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex came under selling pressure at the fag-end of the session and ended 203.28 points or 0.27 per cent lower at 76,490.08. During the day, the benchmark jumped 385.68 points or 0.50 per cent to hit a new record of 77,079.04.

Saina crashes out of China Masters

Saina crashes out of China Masters

Rediff.com27 Sep 2008

Saina Nehwal's semi-final outing in the China Masters Super Series turned out to be a lopsided affair as the ace Indian shuttler crashed out of the event after suffering a straight-game defeat at hands of her new nemesis Zhou Mi in Changzhou on Saturday.

China's basics right, India flubs stuff: Fortune

China's basics right, India flubs stuff: Fortune

Rediff.com21 Oct 2005

Bad government and inadequate infrastructure has prevented India from matching China's economic growth although both nations started reforms in early 1990s, the Fortune magazine said on Friday.

Two faces of China: 20 facts on the rich-poor divide

Two faces of China: 20 facts on the rich-poor divide

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

China has grown extraordinarily to become the world's second largest economy.

Asian Games: India's rowers win 2 silver, 1 bronze!

Asian Games: India's rowers win 2 silver, 1 bronze!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Arjun Lal Jat and Arvind Singh won a silver medal in the men's lightweight doubles sculls event in rowing at the Asian Games.

India's schedule at the Asian Games: Day 4

India's schedule at the Asian Games: Day 4

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

India's schedule at the Asian Games: Day 4

Asian Games: India's schedule on October 4

Asian Games: India's schedule on October 4

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Wednesday, October 4.

China bans BBC from broadcasting for violating reporting guidelines

China bans BBC from broadcasting for violating reporting guidelines

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Global Times, the Chinese Communist Party government's mouthpiece, said that the broadcaster is responsible "for falsified reporting" on China's handling of the coronavirus in the country.

India's mcap-to-GDP ratio third-highest despite correction

India's mcap-to-GDP ratio third-highest despite correction

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

The ratio of market capitalisation to gross domestic product (GDP) in India remains elevated despite the recent correction in the equities markets. It was 147.5 per cent on December 3, 56 per cent higher than the 10-year average of 94 per cent. The current ratio is slightly lower than the all-time high ratio of 154 per cent at the end of September this year.