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Galaxy S4: Bigger, faster, thinner and feature rich

Galaxy S4: Bigger, faster, thinner and feature rich

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Samsung premiered its Galaxy S4, which sports a bigger display and unconventional features such as gesture controls, as the South Korean titan challenges Apple Inc on its home turf.

Sochi Olympics: Kim relieved her skating career is over; Sotnikova win raises judging questions

Sochi Olympics: Kim relieved her skating career is over; Sotnikova win raises judging questions

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Kim Yuna did not have the fairytale ending but her reign has finally come to an end and the South Korean could not be happier.

Seizing momentum for expanding ties with South Korea

Seizing momentum for expanding ties with South Korea

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Both India and South Korea will use President Park Geun-hye's visit to unveil a comprehensive programme for mutual benefit and impacting on regional security environment, says Srikanth Kondapalli.

IOC asks federations to probe badminton officials

IOC asks federations to probe badminton officials

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

The IOC is asking the Chinese, South Korean and Indonesian national Olympic committees to investigate the coaches of the badminton players who were disqualified for trying to lose matches.

World Cup qualifiers: South Korea edge plucky Qatar 3-2

World Cup qualifiers: South Korea edge plucky Qatar 3-2

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

South Korea were caught out by two Qatari counter attacks before fighting back for a 3-2 win in their World Cup qualifier on Thursday, and while coach Uli Stielike is concerned about defensive lapses he will not change their attacking focus.

Ko takes back No. 1 spot after nine-stroke win in Taiwan

Ko takes back No. 1 spot after nine-stroke win in Taiwan

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Lydia Ko cantered to a nine-stroke victory at the LPGA Taiwan Championship on Sunday to take back the women's world number one spot from South Korean Park In-bee.

Hyundai to increase sourcing components from India

Hyundai to increase sourcing components from India

Rediff.com7 May 2009

Currently Hyundai sources only a negligible percentage of components from India for its global needs but wants to increase the level.

Reliance Jio going with Nokia, Ericsson to roll out 5G network in October

Reliance Jio going with Nokia, Ericsson to roll out 5G network in October

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Reliance Jio is close to finalising its contract with telecom gear maker Ericsson to roll out its 5G network in Mumbai and Maharashtra and Kolkata and West Bengal in the first phase of its launch in October. And it is going with Nokia for the lucrative Delhi circle, and Chennai, which includes Tamil Nadu, say sources aware of the development. This is the first time that Jio is opting for multiple vendors.

Asian Champions Trophy: India to face South Korea in semi-final

Asian Champions Trophy: India to face South Korea in semi-final

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Top-ranked India will take on South Korea in the semi-finals of the fourth Asian Champions Trophy after the Koreans conceded a late equaliser to Malaysia and finished fourth in the round-robin league standings in Kuantan, Malaysia, on Thursday.

Azlan hockey: Aus down Korea, move to top

Azlan hockey: Aus down Korea, move to top

Rediff.com11 May 2011

World champions Australia warded off a spirited challenge from South Korea to carve a 4-2 victory and move to the top of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament standings, on Wednesday.

In-form Indian archers at touching distance from Olympic medal

In-form Indian archers at touching distance from Olympic medal

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

India will take on the winners of France and the Netherlands in women's team quarter-finals on Sunday; Men's team most fancied

FA Cup PIX: Easy wins for Manchester United, Tottenham

FA Cup PIX: Easy wins for Manchester United, Tottenham

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min returned to form with two goals in his side's 3-0 defeat of second-tier Preston North End in the FA Cup fourth round and Casemiro also grabbed a brace in Manchester United's 3-1 win over Reading.

Obama, Dr Singh go traditional in Cambodia

Obama, Dr Singh go traditional in Cambodia

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh skipped his usual attire of pristine white to take part in a photo-op with United States President Barack Obama and the top leaders of Asia.

Galaxy S4 sales hit 10 million: Samsung

Galaxy S4 sales hit 10 million: Samsung

Rediff.com23 May 2013

The figures make it the fastest selling smartphone.

N. Korea's Kim in Beijing

N. Korea's Kim in Beijing

Rediff.com19 Apr 2004

In their first summit since Chinese President Hu Jintao assumed power last year, the two leaders discussed the nuclear crisis and Chinese aid for North Korea.

Posco to sign MoU tomorrow

Posco to sign MoU tomorrow

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

Sidestepping objections from several opposition parties, the Orissa government is all set to sign a memorandum of understanding with the South Korean steel major Posco in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday for the establishment of a Rs 52,000 crore (Rs 520 bil

SC sets aside court order on licence to Posco

SC sets aside court order on licence to Posco

Rediff.com10 May 2013

The court was hearing cross appeals filed by the state government and a mine and mineral company challenging the Orissa High Court's order on the issue of iron ore mines.

What can we expect from the Kim-Moon summit?

What can we expect from the Kim-Moon summit?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

'Much depends on Moon's persuasive skill to make both Trump and Kim shed some of their rigidity and be flexible to accommodate contrarian viewpoints,' says Dr Rajaram Panda.

One idea Samsung could safely copy from Apple

One idea Samsung could safely copy from Apple

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

With reserves accumulating fast, it can afford to mimic Apple by giving more to investors.

Obama hugs Singh; PM to highlight n-safety at summit

Obama hugs Singh; PM to highlight n-safety at summit

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

While it was a meet and greet encounter between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Yousaf Reza Gilani on Monday evening, no doubt disappointing journalists on both sides, United States President Barack Obama singled out Dr Singh for a warm hug at the dinner South Korean President Lee Myung-bak hosted for leaders attending the second Nuclear Security Summit, reaffirming in a sense their effusive personal relationship.

Posco seeks extension of in-principle nod for its SEZ

Posco seeks extension of in-principle nod for its SEZ

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

The multi-product SEZ will bring in more than Rs 2.11 lakh crore of net foreign exchange in 30 years.

Nuke talks: N Korea holds out a carrot

Nuke talks: N Korea holds out a carrot

Rediff.com26 Feb 2004

It has proposed to stop its weapons programme. The proposal followed South Korean chief negotiator Lee Soo-Hyuch's remarks that Russia, China and his own country were willing to provide energy aid to North Korea.

I would have still won that race without drugs in 1988, says Ben Johnson

I would have still won that race without drugs in 1988, says Ben Johnson

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Twenty-five years to the day since he blasted down lane six of Seoul's Olympic Stadium, leaving arch-enemy Carl Lewis wide-eyed in his wake, Ben Johnson returned to the South Korean capital on Tuesday with a warning for the next generation of athletes: stay clear of performance-enhancing drugs.

A handshake that made history

A handshake that made history

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

The Korean summit, laden with symbolism in everything from the choice of location to the mango mousse for dessert, could just be the first round in a continuing dialogue, says Dr Rajaram Panda.

Odisha villagers protesting against JSW project stop Medha Patkar

Odisha villagers protesting against JSW project stop Medha Patkar

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Patkar, talking to reporters, said that she wanted to meet the family members of Swain, but a section of locals claimed that the team of activists was there to seek feedback from them about the JSW project.

LG G2: Can it beat the Moto X and Galaxy S4?

LG G2: Can it beat the Moto X and Galaxy S4?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Recently, South Korean mobile company LG unveiled its latest smartphone G2. A sneak peek into how it stacks up against the competition.

India's incredible comeback! Dramatic win over Malaysia seals 4th Asian Champions Trophy title

India's incredible comeback! Dramatic win over Malaysia seals 4th Asian Champions Trophy title

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

India beat Malaysia 4-3 to win the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament

Eight women's badminton players disqualified

Eight women's badminton players disqualified

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Eight women badminton players were disqualified by the sport's federation from the London Games competition, the federation said on Wednesday, after they tried to lose matches in a bid to secure a more favourable draw.

PHOTOS: The Rs 27,500 satellite made in a basement

PHOTOS: The Rs 27,500 satellite made in a basement

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

A 34-year-old South Korean engineer who scavenged cheap electronic stores for six years has made a $500 (Rs 27,500) satellite in his basement, which will be launched into space this year.

Swaran rows into quarters, lightweight doubles team out

Swaran rows into quarters, lightweight doubles team out

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

Indian rower Swaran Singh Virk held off a late challenge from his South Korean rival to win the single sculls repechage round and book a berth in the quarter-finals at the London Olympics on Sunday.

Japan, S Korea 'won't tolerate' nuclear N Korea

Japan, S Korea 'won't tolerate' nuclear N Korea

Rediff.com28 Jun 2009

"During the talks, we confirmed that we will never tolerate a nuclear-armed North Korea," visiting South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak said after talks with Japanese Prime MinisterTaro Aso in Tokyo. Lee and Aso agreed to press Pyongyang to abandon its nuclear programme and urged China, North Korea's closest ally, to play a greater role in persuading it to disarm.

Samsung chairman wins court feud over family fortune

Samsung chairman wins court feud over family fortune

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

The lawsuit was unlikely to have deprived Lee of his control over Samsung Electronics, the world's biggest maker of smartphones, TVs and memory chips.

Soon, smartphones can be your car keys

Soon, smartphones can be your car keys

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

Hyundai's system uses wireless Near Field Communication technology, enabling one to lock, unlock the car.

Despair to glory: Sarabjot's iconic Olympic turnaround

Despair to glory: Sarabjot's iconic Olympic turnaround

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

From feeling hopeless to Olympic medal three days later, the changing fortunes of shooter Sarabjot Singh

Auto Expo 2023 Day 1: EVs Rule!

Auto Expo 2023 Day 1: EVs Rule!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Almost all of these companies either unveiled their new electric vehicle or alternative energy-powered models.

PHOTOS: PM Modi meets world leaders at G20

PHOTOS: PM Modi meets world leaders at G20

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Modi held several bilateral and trilateral meetings with world leaders.

Defying the world, North Korea fires long-range missile

Defying the world, North Korea fires long-range missile

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

North Korea declared the launch of a rocket and satellite a success, and state television planned a special broadcast about the launch at noon.

Karnataka to look for alternative land for Posco

Karnataka to look for alternative land for Posco

Rediff.com10 May 2012

The Karnataka government is actively considering the possibility of changing the location for a proposed steel plant of Posco in north-central Gadag district; instead offer the South Korean major an alternative land elsewhere in the state. The move comes after the farmers of Halligudi village stiffly opposed plans to acquire their "fertile" land ahead of starting work on the project.

Is India's Government Too Bloated?

Is India's Government Too Bloated?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Perhaps the finance ministry or NITI Aayog could take a detailed look at what governments actually deliver and at what cost; how their services can be improved and expanded where necessary; how much money can be saved through doing things differently; and how many things the government does which it can safely leave to the private sector, argues T N Ninan.