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Argentina cap Asian tour with win

Argentina cap Asian tour with win

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Argentina clinched a comfortable win in a friendly against Indonesia, making it two wins from two for the world champions on their short tour of Asia.

Is Lee Si-young too pretty to box?

Is Lee Si-young too pretty to box?

Rediff.com10 May 2013

When romantic actress Lee Si-young swapped her glamorous roles in South Korean dramas for boxing gloves in a bid to win an Olympic medal, her victories triggered a storm of protest that has marred her unexpected success in the ring.

South Korea orders recall of 125,522 Volkswagen vehicles

South Korea orders recall of 125,522 Volkswagen vehicles

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

South Korea is the first country after the US to announce measures.

PUBG Mobile sheds China link to woo Indian gamers

PUBG Mobile sheds China link to woo Indian gamers

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Even though PUBG Corporation is a South Korean company with its headquarters in Seoul, Tencent Gaming, a subsidiary of Chinese investment and technology giant Tencent, holds the global franchise for the mobile version of the game.

Sharath goes down in Pro Tour Grand Finals

Sharath goes down in Pro Tour Grand Finals

Rediff.com18 Dec 2010

Top Indian paddler Achanta Sharath Kamal went down fighting to higher-ranked local contender Ryu Seung Min 3-4 in the ITTF Pro Tour Grand Finals in Seoul, South Korea on Saturday.

Samsung launches Galaxy S20 with 5G, AI camera tech

Samsung launches Galaxy S20 with 5G, AI camera tech

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

The Galaxy S20 series, unveiled in San Frisco, USA, at Samsung's 'Unpacked 2020' event, also features a new, secure processor which protects against hardware-based attacks. According to the company, the new phones have significantly increased camera resolution. S20 and S20+ have a 64MP camera and the S20 Ultra has a 108MP camera.

Gangnam Style is the most viewed video on YouTube

Gangnam Style is the most viewed video on YouTube

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

The K-pop video by Psy has notched up more than 808m views since it was posted on the website in July.

SRK, the taekwondo star!

SRK, the taekwondo star!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

Here's what your favourite celebs have been upto.

Table Tennis: Koreas form unified team at world championships

Table Tennis: Koreas form unified team at world championships

Rediff.com4 May 2018

The two Koreas will field a combined women's team at the table tennis world championships after the nations decided not to compete against each other in the quarter-finals, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) said on Thursday.

EPL PIX: Bournemouth shock Arsenal; United, Spurs win

EPL PIX: Bournemouth shock Arsenal; United, Spurs win

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

A brilliantly-worked goal by Ryan Christie and a Justin Kluivert penalty gave Bournemouth shock 2-0 Premier League win at home to 10-man Arsenal.

M&M signs pact to buy SsangYong Motor

M&M signs pact to buy SsangYong Motor

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Auto major Mahindra & Mahindra on Monday said it has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in beleaguered South Korean vehicle maker SsangYong Motor Company. In a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange, Mahindra & Mahindra said that it has "signed a memorandum of understanding with SsangYong Motor to acquire a majority stake in the South Korean SUV maker."

Korea continue good run against the Dutch

Korea continue good run against the Dutch

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Images from the 12th men's Hockey World Cup Pool A final round of matches on Tuesday.

Dr Reddy's sued in US court by S Korean pharma co

Dr Reddy's sued in US court by S Korean pharma co

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Suit alleges fraud by hiding significant deficiencies in CGMP regulations enforced by US health regulator.

Why 38% of IIT Graduates Are Unemployed

Why 38% of IIT Graduates Are Unemployed

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Out of 24,230 IIT and NIT grads, about 8,000 students didn't find any takers during campus placement drives this year.

Archery WC: India shock Olympic champs Korea for recurve gold

Archery WC: India shock Olympic champs Korea for recurve gold

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

India secured one of their biggest triumphs in archery as the men's recurve team of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai and Pravin Jadhav stunned reigning Olympic champions South Korea to win the gold medal at the ongoing World Cup Stage 1 in Shanghai on Sunday.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un in 'grave danger' after surgery: Report

North Korea's Kim Jong Un in 'grave danger' after surgery: Report

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Kim's absences from official state media often spark speculation and rumors about his health.

Archery World Cup: India women's team storm into final

Archery World Cup: India women's team storm into final

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The Indian trio of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Parneet Kaur and Aditi Swami ousted World No. 4 USA 233-229 in the semi-final.

Taliban releases five more hostages

Taliban releases five more hostages

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

Their release comes a day after the Taliban announced that it would free all 19 hostages after South Korea's pledged to withdraw its military from Afghanistan and ban missionary groups from the country

US naval ships head toward Korean Peninsula

US naval ships head toward Korean Peninsula

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

The move of the Vinson strike group is in response to recent North Korean provocations.

Olympic sponsor Toyota pulls out TV ads for Games

Olympic sponsor Toyota pulls out TV ads for Games

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Organisers warn participants against eating out over COVID-19 risks.

World cup newcomers to carry Germany past South Korea

World cup newcomers to carry Germany past South Korea

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Germany look set to rely on players who did not win the 2014 World Cup to carry them past South Korea in their final Group F match on Wednesday and into the knockout stage.

Asian Games: South Korea takes down all national flags over protest fears

Asian Games: South Korea takes down all national flags over protest fears

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Asian Games organisers (IAGOC) confirmed on Thursday they had taken down the flags of participating countries near one of the venues outside host city Incheon amid concerns that North Korean flags could be damaged by conservative groups or protesters.

Han Kang's The Vegetarian wins Man Booker Prize 2016

Han Kang's The Vegetarian wins Man Booker Prize 2016

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Kang, 45, beat writers including Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk and international bestseller Elena Ferrante to win the 50,000-pound award on Monday night which she shared with her novel's translator Deborah Smith.

Villagers free detained Posco officials

Villagers free detained Posco officials

Rediff.com13 Oct 2007

Four senior Posco-India officials including three South Korean nationals were on Saturday taken hostage by anti-project activists, but were released unharmed seven hours later, official sources said. The officials and South Korean nationals were taken hostage after they went to the project site near Paradip in Jagatsinghpur district and were taken hostage around 10.30 am by the anti-project activists demanding its scrapping.

PM Modi congratulates Manu-Sarabjot

PM Modi congratulates Manu-Sarabjot

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Bhaker was composure personified while Singh played an ideal foil as the pair won the 10m air pistol mixed team bronze defeating South Korea to script history at the Olympics on Tuesday.

Gosh! Is that Salman Khan?

Gosh! Is that Salman Khan?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

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All about Bharat

All about Bharat

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Everything you wanted to know about Bharat

Modi jackets or Nehru jackets? Company that makes them clarifies

Modi jackets or Nehru jackets? Company that makes them clarifies

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

The vests gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to South Korean President Moon Jae-in were 'Modi Jackets' and not traditional Nehru jackets as claimed by some, the company which makes them said.

Indian captain of Hong Kong ship jailed

Indian captain of Hong Kong ship jailed

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

The South Korean appeal court overturned a lower court ruling and found the super tanker Hebei Spirit and its officers partly to blame for the oil spill in December last year, which polluted miles and miles of beaches. The ship's owner was fined $21,000.

US deploys missile defence in South Korea; China irked

US deploys missile defence in South Korea; China irked

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

The United States has started deploying the first elements of its advanced Terminal High Altitude Area Defense anti-missile system at the Osan Air Base in South Korea after North Korea conducted test of four ballistic missiles which broke international sanctions.

Koreans seal top seedings

Koreans seal top seedings

Rediff.com13 Aug 2004

Sports Shorts: China's Chen claims maiden TT World Cup title

Sports Shorts: China's Chen claims maiden TT World Cup title

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Japan's Mima Ito took the bronze medal after beating Han Ying of Germany in straight games.

US suspends August military drills with South Korea

US suspends August military drills with South Korea

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

This comes after US President Donald Trump and North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un held a historic summit in Singapore.

Indian archers get double boost ahead of Paris Games

Indian archers get double boost ahead of Paris Games

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The Archery Association of India (AAI) also have roped in two-time Italian World Cup winner Sergio Pagni, who is accompanying the compound team to the Turkey World Cup.

Koreas to form unified ice hockey team, march together in Olympics

Koreas to form unified ice hockey team, march together in Olympics

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

The two Koreas agreed during rare talks on Wednesday to form a combined women's ice hockey team to take part in next month's Winter Olympics in the South.

India's women's hockey team grabs dramatic draw vs S Korea

India's women's hockey team grabs dramatic draw vs S Korea

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

India, South Korea play out 1-1 draw in women's hockey

Denmark Open: Kidambi, Lakshya win, Saina loses

Denmark Open: Kidambi, Lakshya win, Saina loses

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Indian women's badminton star Saina Nehwal crashed out of the women's singles competition in the first round after a loss to China's Zhang Yiman. She lost the match 17-21, 21-19,11-21. After being a game down, Nehwal made a comeback in the second game but lost the final one.

Days of strategic patience with North Korea over, warns Trump

Days of strategic patience with North Korea over, warns Trump

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Trump told reporters that US and South Korea are facing the threat of reckless and brutal regime of North Korea.