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Coronavirus made in Wuhan lab, claims Chinese virologist

Coronavirus made in Wuhan lab, claims Chinese virologist

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The expose, which was in Chinese, said that the Chinese Communist Party was covering up the COVID-19 crisis and there was a human-to-human transmission of the virus.

Is Xi Scared of Tiananmen 1989?

Is Xi Scared of Tiananmen 1989?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Why omit the Tiananmen massacre from the history of China's Communist party, asks Claude Arpi.

Zhang first Chinese man to qualify for Wimbledon in Open era

Zhang first Chinese man to qualify for Wimbledon in Open era

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Zhang Zhizhen will be the first Chinese man in the Open era to play in the main draw at Wimbledon next week after the World No. 178 booked his place by defeating Argentine Francisco Cerundolo.

Indian Wells: Li, Federer win; Nadal survives scare

Indian Wells: Li, Federer win; Nadal survives scare

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

Top seed Rafael Nadal survived a scare from Radek Stepanek before winning his BNP Paribas Open second round match in three tight sets at Indian Wells on Saturday.

Covid lockdown protests spread across China; people shout 'Step down Xi'

Covid lockdown protests spread across China; people shout 'Step down Xi'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Several videos have emerged on social media which showcased people chanting slogans against restrictions imposed by the Chinese government to curb the spread of Covid.

Rujuta's Tips for a Fearless, Healthy Diwali

Rujuta's Tips for a Fearless, Healthy Diwali

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar explains how to make healthy choices in the festive season.

'India is China's prime military target'

'India is China's prime military target'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

'On the LAC, China can undertake military action at any place with much fewer resources. It can do 'salami slicing'.'

What can we next expect from Xi?

What can we next expect from Xi?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

It will be interesting to see whether India-China border tensions figure during the deliberations of PLA deputies to the NPC and CPPCC, notes Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RA&W officer.

Thailand Open: Srikanth, Sindhu advance but Saina, Prannoy exit

Thailand Open: Srikanth, Sindhu advance but Saina, Prannoy exit

Rediff.com18 May 2022

The Indian men's team, led by Srikanth, had beaten powerhouse and 14-time champions Indonesia in the final to win the country's maiden Thomas Cup title on Sunday.

Federer tames Mannarino, Hewitt, Li Na out

Federer tames Mannarino, Hewitt, Li Na out

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

Roger Federer battered Adrian Mannarino so badly in a 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 romp on Thursday that the Wimbledon crowd began to root for the sorry Frenchman rather than their beloved six-times champion.

Why Ola decides to recall 1,441 units of S1

Why Ola decides to recall 1,441 units of S1

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Ola Electric became the latest among electric scooter (e-scooter) makers to have started the exercise of recalling a specific batch of its model after a rap on the knuckles by the government. Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday advised electric vehicle (EV) companies to act responsibly by identifying and recalling defective batches without waiting for orders or guidelines from the ministry. The Bengaluru-based start-up is conducting pre-emptive diagnostics and health check on 1,441 scooters, it said in a statement on Sunday.

This bookshop in China is beyond magical!

This bookshop in China is beyond magical!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

A dreamlike bookstore that just opened in Sichuan, China has gone viral on social media and we can't help but call this book space nothing short of spellbinding. Take a look...

India keen to expand footprint in oil-rich Siberia

India keen to expand footprint in oil-rich Siberia

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Indian officials will focus on expanding the country's footprint in oil-rich Siberia when they meet their Russian counterparts at the four-day 7th Eastern Economic Forum beginning Monday in Vladivostok. The two sides will discuss the possibility of joint oil exploration in the area and cooperation in running offshore oil and gas fields Western companies are in the process of exiting, officials said in New Delhi. Pavan Kapoor, India's ambassador to Russia, will lead the official-level talks at the summit scheduled September 5-8.

Swiss Open: Sindhu, Srikanth look to regain touch; Sen pulls out

Swiss Open: Sindhu, Srikanth look to regain touch; Sen pulls out

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Tokyo Olympian B Sai Praneeth will meet compatriot HS Prannoy in his opening match, while former Commonwealth Games champion Parupalli Kashyap will square off against a qualifier.

India to take up incursion issue with Li

India to take up incursion issue with Li

Rediff.com9 May 2013

India will take up with Chinese Premier Le Kequiang the issue of the recent intrusion by the People's Liberation Army troops into Depsang valley in Ladakh and wants to push ahead with the bilateral dialogue on settling the border row.

ISRO successfully launches PSLV-C53 with 3 Singapore satellites onboard

ISRO successfully launches PSLV-C53 with 3 Singapore satellites onboard

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

On Thursday, the four-stage, 44.4 metre tall PSLV-C53 that blasted off from the second launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre and placed the three Singapore satellites--DS-EO, NeuSAR and SCOOB-1 in intended orbit.

G-7 must support India's efforts in combating climate change: Modi

G-7 must support India's efforts in combating climate change: Modi

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Asserting that India's dedication to climate commitments is evident from its performance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hoped that rich countries of G-7 will support India's efforts in combating climate change and invited them to tap the huge market for clean energy technologies emerging in the country. In his remarks at the session on 'Investing in a better Future: Climate, Energy, Health' at G7 Summit, Modi highlighted India's track record and said it has achieved the target of 40 per cent energy-capacity from non-fossil sources nine years before time. "The target of 10 per cent ethanol-blending in petrol has been achieved 5 months before time.

China coronavirus death toll rises to 9 with 440 infected

China coronavirus death toll rises to 9 with 440 infected

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Several countries started screening travellers coming from China, especially from Wuhan to detect symptoms like fever.

China hikes defence budget by 6.8% to $209 billion

China hikes defence budget by 6.8% to $209 billion

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

China on Friday hiked its defence budget to $209 billion, maintaining a single-digit growth for the sixth consecutive year with a 6.8 per cent increase in 2021.

Centre introduces ease of living index in 114 cities

Centre introduces ease of living index in 114 cities

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Launched by the ministry of housing and urban affairs, the ease of living index (EoLI) is aimed at providing a holistic view of the country's cities. These will be done on parameters like services provided by local bodies, effectiveness of the administration, outcomes generated through those services in terms of liveability and citizens' perception of the outcomes.

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams off to winning starts

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams off to winning starts

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Indian teams made winning starts in the Open and women's sections of the 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai on Friday.

China's Xi set to get 3rd term as president at Communist Party meet

China's Xi set to get 3rd term as president at Communist Party meet

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Except for Xi, 69, all top officials including the number two leader, Premier Li Keqiang will be replaced in the massive reshuffle to follow in the days to come, which included a new foreign minister replacing the incumbent Wang Yi.

Tokyo Games: DAZZLING Pix!

Tokyo Games: DAZZLING Pix!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama on Day 12 at the Tokyo Olympics.

Tokyo Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 31

Tokyo Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 31

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

A look at India's schedule at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday, July 31, 2021.

Sharapova ends Venus's run, Serena to face Li

Sharapova ends Venus's run, Serena to face Li

Rediff.com19 May 2012

Holder Maria Sharapova ended the encouraging run of Venus Williams to reach the semi-finals of the Italian Open on Friday, but Serena Williams enjoyed an easy passage through to the last four.

LiLo to play Liz Taylor in biopic

LiLo to play Liz Taylor in biopic

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Indian Wells: Azarenka demolishes Radwanska, Li goes out

Indian Wells: Azarenka demolishes Radwanska, Li goes out

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

Top seed Victoria Azarenka stormed into the last four of the Indian Wells WTA tournament with a ruthless 6-0, 6-2 demolition of Agnieszka Radwanska, improving her record this year to 21-0.

Australian Open PHOTOS: Djokovic, Serena sizzle; Li Na survives

Australian Open PHOTOS: Djokovic, Serena sizzle; Li Na survives

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Images from the Friday's play at the Australian Open.

'Special Night': Ukraine's Svitolina beats Russian Potapova

'Special Night': Ukraine's Svitolina beats Russian Potapova

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Top-seeded Elina Svitolina of Ukraine, wearing her national colors of blue and yellow, won on "a special night for me," beating Russia's Anastasia Potapova 6-2, 6-1 on Tuesday in the first round of the Abierto GNP Seguros in Monterrey, Mexico.

LiLo's Playboy shot, Gaga's nude portrait & more

LiLo's Playboy shot, Gaga's nude portrait & more

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

Welcome to the weekly fashion round-up, where we bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in-between!

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Hemant Shivsaran lists the number of projects the Modi government has announced since August to woo Gujarat voters.

China's Communist Party celebrates its 100th anniversary

China's Communist Party celebrates its 100th anniversary

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

The celebrations began with a fly past and Chinese President Xi Jinping, who heads the Communist Party of China, arrived at the function dressed in the Mao suit.

A Playlist Everyone Must Listen To!

A Playlist Everyone Must Listen To!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

In these pandemic stricken, music bereft times, what can be more joyous than a playlist of golden melodies?

Asia Cup hockey: India women hammer Singapore, enter semis

Asia Cup hockey: India women hammer Singapore, enter semis

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Star drag-flicket Gurjit Kaur made it 4-0 by converting a penalty corner in the 10th minute.

Barcelona Masters: Saina in second round; Prannoy loses

Barcelona Masters: Saina in second round; Prannoy loses

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Pranaav Jerry Chopra and Sikki N Reddy also won their mixed doubles first round match, beating Denmark's Mathias Christiansen and Alexandra Boje 10-21, 21-16, 21-17.

BCCI pledges Rs 10 crore for Olympics contingent

BCCI pledges Rs 10 crore for Olympics contingent

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has pledged a donation of Rs 10 crore for the training and preparation of the country's Olympic-bound athletes

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The Republic Day parade, which will begin at around 1030 am, will be a unique mix of the country's military prowess and cultural diversity, depicting the country's growing indigenous capabilities, Nari Shakti and emergence of a 'New India'.

Singapore Open: Saina stuns Bing Jiao to join Sindhu, Prannoy in quarters

Singapore Open: Saina stuns Bing Jiao to join Sindhu, Prannoy in quarters

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Saina showed signs of regaining her form on her way to a sensational win over Chinese world number 9 He Bing Jiao

PHOTOS: Djokovic up, Li ousted and Sharapova kept waiting

PHOTOS: Djokovic up, Li ousted and Sharapova kept waiting

Rediff.com31 May 2013

Images from the fifth day of the French Open on Wednesday.

Odisha Open: 14-year-old Hooda stuns Bansod to sail into final

Odisha Open: 14-year-old Hooda stuns Bansod to sail into final

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

The 14-year-old Unnati pipped Malvika 24-22, 24-22 in a nail-biting 50-minute semifinal clash