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Lakshya Sen working his way back into top-10; looks to seal Paris berth

Lakshya Sen working his way back into top-10; looks to seal Paris berth

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Lakshya Sen is aware that his Olympic qualification is still in choppy waters but said he has been working on his "variations" and "deceptions" during the off-season to regain his world's top-10 position and seal his Paris Games berth.

How missing Flight 8501 is different from MH370

How missing Flight 8501 is different from MH370

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Nine months after Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared shortly after takeoff from Kuala Lumpur, Indonesia AirAsia Flight 8501, an Airbus A320 airliner carrying 162 people, disappeared from radar screens early Sunday, about 40 minutes after leaving the Indonesian city of Surabaya en route to Singapore. Till Monday, there were no signs of the missing plane. The story of AirAsia flight QZ8501 sounds remarkably similar to that of Malaysia Airlines MH370, which remains missing nearly 10 months after it disappeared from radar screens on a flight between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Beijing.

Olympic bronze and hockey WC winner Kindo passes away

Olympic bronze and hockey WC winner Kindo passes away

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Kindo, a full back in his playing days, was a member of the team that won the lone World Cup for India in 1975 in Kuala Lumpur

Sindhu, Prannoy advance to semis of Malaysia Masters

Sindhu, Prannoy advance to semis of Malaysia Masters

Rediff.com26 May 2023

P V Sindhu and H S Prannoy advanced to the semi-finals of the Malaysia Masters Super 500 tournament.

Controversial security law in Malaysia grants absolute power to Najib

Controversial security law in Malaysia grants absolute power to Najib

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The NSC act became law on Tuesday but did not obtain express Royal assent from king and head of state of Malaysia Yang di-Pertuan Agong unlike other bills passed by the Parliament.

Malaysia Open: Srikanth, Sindhu advance; Saina exits

Malaysia Open: Srikanth, Sindhu advance; Saina exits

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Star shuttlers P V Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth notched straight-game victories to progress to the quarter-finals, but it was curtains for Saina Nehwal in the US $700,000 Malaysia Open World Tour Super 750 tournament, at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil, a suburb in Kuala Lumpur, on Thursday.

Srikanth's winning run at Malaysia Open ends in quarter-finals

Srikanth's winning run at Malaysia Open ends in quarter-finals

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

National champion K Srikanth's dream run in the Malaysia Super Series badminton tournament ended in the quarter-finals, beaten in straight games by fourth seed Tommy Sugiarto of Indonesia, in Kuala Lumpur, on Friday.

Malaysia Airlines to change name to boost reputation

Malaysia Airlines to change name to boost reputation

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Reeling under the pressure of two catastrophic aviation tragedies, Malaysia Airlines is mulling a name change and restructuring of routes in a bid to repair its reputation, a media report has said.

Mozambique debris 'almost certainly' from missing MH370 plane

Mozambique debris 'almost certainly' from missing MH370 plane

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Malaysian investigators had found the two pieces were consistent with panels from a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 aircraft.

Malaysia Open: Satwik-Chirag knocked out in semi-finals

Malaysia Open: Satwik-Chirag knocked out in semi-finals

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

After the change of ends, the Indians gathered themselves and turned it around as they broke off from 4-4. Satwik and Chirag won 7 of the last 8 points to grab a six-point advantage at the interval.

MH370 pilot 'chief suspect' in case of foul play: Report

MH370 pilot 'chief suspect' in case of foul play: Report

Rediff.com22 Jun 2014

The captain of Flight MH370 has been identified as the prime suspect by a Malaysian police investigation into the disappearance of the plane after checks cleared all other people on board, a media report said on Sunday.

Top 10 places to visit in 2016

Top 10 places to visit in 2016

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

It's time you added these places to your bucket list.

Malaysia Masters: Saina, Sindhu enter quarterfinals

Malaysia Masters: Saina, Sindhu enter quarterfinals

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

This is Saina's first win over the South Korean, who got the better of the Indian in the quarter-finals of the French Open last year.

Was Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 hijacked?

Was Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 hijacked?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

All possibilities behind the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 are being looked into, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said in a press conference held on Saturday morning.

IAF lifts airspace restrictions imposed after Balakot

IAF lifts airspace restrictions imposed after Balakot

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Thousands of travellers suffer flight cancellations, delays and soaring ticket prices due to Pakistan's decision to close its airspace for flights to and from India.

Driverless train operations flagged off on Delhi Metro's Pink Line

Driverless train operations flagged off on Delhi Metro's Pink Line

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

In another milestone for the DMRC, driverless train operations on 59-km Pink Line of the Delhi Metro were flagged off on Thursday.

THIS man knows where MH370 disappeared

THIS man knows where MH370 disappeared

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

But he says he would need 1.3 million to find it

India hockey players ready for Australia at CWG

India hockey players ready for Australia at CWG

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

India, on the other hand, finished runners-up twice in 2010 and 2014 editions.

U-19 WC: Unbeaten India face Bangladesh test in quarters

U-19 WC: Unbeaten India face Bangladesh test in quarters

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

India would have in mind the loss they endured against Bangladesh that knocked them out of the Asia Cup in Kuala Lumpur last November.

'It all started from U-19 World Cup for players like Kohli'

'It all started from U-19 World Cup for players like Kohli'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

If you look at players like Virat Kohli and Kagiso Rabada, they all started playing U-19 cricket and representing their country in the U-19 World Cup, and look where they are today. A lot of the big players now started in the U-19 World Cup, and that is where you can get noticed and be seen by the world, says former South Africa fast bowler Makhaya Ntini.

Shiv Kapur tied 13th in KL; Bradley opens up four-shot lead

Shiv Kapur tied 13th in KL; Bradley opens up four-shot lead

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

India's Shiv Kapur battled to a two-under-par 70 for tied 13th place at the half-way stage of the US$7 million CIMB Classic on Friday, knowing that he needs to shift into high gear to emerge as a legitimate contender. The 31-year-old, who holds one Asian Tour title under his belt, carded three birdies against a lone bogey at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club's West course where his two-day aggregate of five-under-par 139 left him eight shots behind leader Keegan Bradley of the United States.

Mithali outdoes Kohli to become first Indian to score 2000 T20I runs

Mithali outdoes Kohli to become first Indian to score 2000 T20I runs

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

India men's team captain Virat Kohli (1,983) is the next Indian on the list, followed by Rohit Sharma (1,852) and Suresh Raina (1,499).

India, China agree to share intelligence on terrorists

India, China agree to share intelligence on terrorists

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Both sides to enhance cooperation in combating international terrorism.

Cricket could return to Commonwealth Games in 2022

Cricket could return to Commonwealth Games in 2022

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Cricket could once again return to the Commonwealth Games fold after nearly 24 years if Birmingham goes on to win the bid to host the 2022 edition.

India handed tough draw in Sudirman Cup

India handed tough draw in Sudirman Cup

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

India have been drawn with top seeds and defending champions China, Thailand and hosts Finland for the upcoming Sudirman Cup badminton tournament, making it a tough Group A for the side to negotiate.

Badminton World No.1 Momota injured in crash

Badminton World No.1 Momota injured in crash

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The accident took place just after Momota had won the Malaysia Masters title.

Missile that downed MH17 came from Russian military

Missile that downed MH17 came from Russian military

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Dutch investigator Wilbert Paulissen said the Joint Investigation Team had come to the conclusion that the BUK-TELAR that shot down MH17 came from 53rd Anti-aircraft Missile Brigade based in Kursk in Russia.

Shuttlers get decent draw at Thomas Cup and Uber Cup

Shuttlers get decent draw at Thomas Cup and Uber Cup

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The event was originally scheduled to be held from May 16-24 last year but was postponed to August 15-23. Later it was further delayed to October due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Evidence of cockpit tampering aboard MH370 revealed

Evidence of cockpit tampering aboard MH370 revealed

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Investigators probing the disappearance of Flight MH370 have discovered possible new evidence of tampering with the plane's cockpit equipment which experts believe could be part of an attempt to avoid radar detection, according to a media report.

MH370: Relatives announce $5 mn for whistle-blower

MH370: Relatives announce $5 mn for whistle-blower

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Distraught relatives of several passengers aboard Flight MH370 on Sunday launched a $5 million (about Rs 29.48 crore) reward to "entice" a whistle-blower who can provide key information and help their search to trace the Malaysian jet that vanished mysteriously three months ago.

How Much Did Kohli Score In 1st India Game?

How Much Did Kohli Score In 1st India Game?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

He made just 12 before he was trapped leg before wicket by pace bowler Nuwan Kulasekara.

Robotic submarine continues search for missing Flight MH370

Robotic submarine continues search for missing Flight MH370

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

A robotic mini-submarine deployed to unprecedented depths underwater to hunt for the crashed Malaysian airliner has searched nearly two-thirds of the focused area of the Indian Ocean floor, as it ended its eighth mission on Monday with still no sign of any wreckage of the plane.

Football icon Mohammed Habib passes away

Football icon Mohammed Habib passes away

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Habib, who was suffering from dementia and Parkinson's syndrome for the past couple of years, breathed his last in Hyderabad, his birthplace.

Badminton Asia Technical Committee apologises to Sindhu for 'human error'

Badminton Asia Technical Committee apologises to Sindhu for 'human error'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Sindhu had been left in tears after an 'unfair' call by the umpires midway

Saudi flight returns to airport after woman forgets child at terminal

Saudi flight returns to airport after woman forgets child at terminal

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

The operator clears the flight to return, exclaiming, "Ok, head back to the gate. This is totally a new one for us!

'Reid's resignation not come at the right time'

'Reid's resignation not come at the right time'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Graham Reid's resignation is his personal decision but at the end of the day somebody has to take the blame for this awful show.'

SQUID GAME Takes Over The World

SQUID GAME Takes Over The World

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Ever since the children's game turned into a Web series on Netflix, it has become a worldwide craze.

Why did Turkey, Iran, Malaysia speak on J&K?

Why did Turkey, Iran, Malaysia speak on J&K?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

'None of these three countries -- Turkey, Iran or Malaysia -- ever made a hostile move against India to support the Pakistan-based terrorist elements,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Malaysian PM's remark on CAA factually incorrect: MEA

Malaysian PM's remark on CAA factually incorrect: MEA

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

The external affairs ministry on Friday termed as "factually incorrect" remarks reportedly made by Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's that India is taking action to deprive some Muslims of their citizenship. The ministry also said Malaysia should refrain from commenting on the internal developments of India, especially without a right understanding of the facts.

Meet Barty, once cricketer now French Open champ

Meet Barty, once cricketer now French Open champ

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Factbox on Australia's Ashleigh Barty, who beat Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova 6-1 6-3 in the French Open final on Saturday: