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U-18 Asia Cup Hockey: India Men Rout Chinese Taipei 13-1

U-18 Asia Cup Hockey: India Men Rout Chinese Taipei 13-1

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

The Indian men's U-18 hockey team secured a dominant 13-1 victory over Chinese Taipei in their final Pool A match, earning a spot in the semifinals of the U-18 Asia Cup 2026. Ashish Tani Purti scored a hat-trick, leading a strong offensive performance.

Chinese military urged to boost English skills for global role

Chinese military urged to boost English skills for global role

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

The Chinese military is planning to revamp its English-language instruction in its academies to improve graduates' communication skills on the international stage, according to an article by senior lecturers from the People's Liberation Army (PLA).

Badminton Asia: Sindhu-less India stunned; Korea dump men out

Badminton Asia: Sindhu-less India stunned; Korea dump men out

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

India's women's and men's badminton teams suffered defeats in the Badminton Asia Team Championships, ending their campaigns in the quarterfinals. The women's team lost to China, while the men's team was defeated by Korea.

Rohit-inspired Mumbai decimate Sikkim in Vijay Hazare

Rohit-inspired Mumbai decimate Sikkim in Vijay Hazare

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Dazzling Rohit Sharma hits 155 as Mumbai decimate Sikkim by 8 wickets

How Lakshya Turned Olympic Heartbreak Into Fresh Start

How Lakshya Turned Olympic Heartbreak Into Fresh Start

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Olympic heartbreak sapped motivation, fitness reset and mental clarity revived game: Lakshya

Asia Team C'ship: India through despite Korea loss!

Asia Team C'ship: India through despite Korea loss!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

India's badminton team lost their Group D tie against South Korea 2-3 in the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship.

Squid Game 3: Too Melodramatic

Squid Game 3: Too Melodramatic

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Everyone had high expectations of season 3, expecting the same level of emotion, the same thrills, and the same cinema. But it failed to deliver, feels Vihaan Kulkarni.

Club World Cup: City destroy Al-Ain in statement win

Club World Cup: City destroy Al-Ain in statement win

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Ilkay Gundogan scored two goals as Manchester City comfortably dispatched Emirati club Al-Ain 6-0 on Sunday to ease into the knockout stage of the Club World Cup from Group G along with Juventus.

Mahindra's South Korean arm SsangYong Motor files for bankruptcy

Mahindra's South Korean arm SsangYong Motor files for bankruptcy

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) on Monday said its loss-making South Korean arm SsangYong Motor Company (SYMC) has filed for bankruptcy. The SYMC has filed an application for commencement of rehabilitation procedure with the Seoul Bankruptcy Court under the Debtor Rehabilitation and Bankruptcy Act of South Korea, M&M said in a regulatory filing. The troubled automaker has also applied for an autonomous restructuring support (ARS) programme which is a court designed process, it added.

SsangYong's stylish SUV Tivoli comes to India

SsangYong's stylish SUV Tivoli comes to India

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Stylish SUV Tivoli is all set to take on competition from Hyundai Creta and Renault Duster.

South Korea puts travel ban on Prez amid martial law probe

South Korea puts travel ban on Prez amid martial law probe

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

On Saturday, Yoon apologised to the nation in his first public statement since his attempt to declare martial law, acknowledging that he "caused anxiety and inconvenience" to people of South Korea.

India's forex reserves decline by $1.88 bn to $623.98 bn

India's forex reserves decline by $1.88 bn to $623.98 bn

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

India's forex reserves dropped by $1.88 billion to $623.98 billion in the week ended January 17, the RBI said on Friday. Earlier, the overall kitty declined by $8.71 billion to $625.87 billion in the week ended January 10, the Reserve Bank of India said.

All England C'ships: Satwik thanks Chirag as they roll into 2nd round

All England C'ships: Satwik thanks Chirag as they roll into 2nd round

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

The 24-year-old from Amalapuram expressed his gratitude to his partner for being there during this challenging time.

South Korea arrests ex-defence minister over martial law imposition

South Korea arrests ex-defence minister over martial law imposition

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Yoon's decision caused political upheavel in South Korea, including an Opposition-led attempt to impeach South Korea President and protests.

Why M&M will halt investment in SsangYong Motor

Why M&M will halt investment in SsangYong Motor

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

M&M will close down GenZe, an e-scooter business in California, because it is unlikely it would stand on its own feet, and is ahead of its time.

How Mahindra & Mahindra turned around SsangYong

How Mahindra & Mahindra turned around SsangYong

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Sales have started picking up and the company has cut down losses. It's now looking to expand in other markets.

Singapore's ruling party sweeps back to power

Singapore's ruling party sweeps back to power

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Singapore's long-ruling People's Action Party (PAP), led by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, has secured a landslide victory in the country's general election. The PAP won 87 of 97 seats, with voters endorsing the party's focus on stability and economic security amidst global uncertainties. Wong expressed gratitude for the strong mandate and vowed to tackle concerns about the cost of living and housing. The results mark a significant win for the PAP, which has been in power since Singapore's independence in 1965.

Mahindra acquires majority stake in SsangYong

Mahindra acquires majority stake in SsangYong

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

Mahindra, which emerged as the preferred bidder for SsangYong in August 2010, will now hold a 70 per cent stake in SMC, for which it has shelled out $463 million (about Rs 2,105 crore).

Amazing, Awesome, Stunning Photographs!

Amazing, Awesome, Stunning Photographs!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The 2025 Sony World Photography Awards has announced its National and Regional Award winners, celebrating talent from 56 countries.

Shami sets up Bengal's win in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Shami sets up Bengal's win in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

India's star pacer Mohammed Shami set up Bengal's comfortable win against Meghalaya with a measly spell in their Group A contest in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy in Rajkot on Sunday.

M&M may share vehicle platform with SsangYong

M&M may share vehicle platform with SsangYong

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

Mahindra & Mahindra on Wednesday said it will look at sharing vehicle platforms with that of South Korean company SsangYong Motor, the acquisition of which it expects to complete by December.

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."

Mahindra's new SsangYong Rexton @ Rs 19.96 lakh

Mahindra's new SsangYong Rexton @ Rs 19.96 lakh

Rediff.com7 May 2014

The new model RX6 will be an addition to the existing model range of Rexton which has received a very good response in India.

Satwik, Chirag doubles pair bows out of China Masters semis

Satwik, Chirag doubles pair bows out of China Masters semis

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The Indian men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty bowed out in the semifinals of the China Masters Super 750 badminton tournament

M&M to acquire 70% stake in SsangYong Motor

M&M to acquire 70% stake in SsangYong Motor

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

Mahindra & Mahindra said it will acquire 70 per cent stake in the ailing South Korean auto maker SsangYong Motor for $463 million (about Rs 2,105 crore), in order to become a global utility vehicle major. The companies have signed a definitive agreement to this effect and the acquisition process is expected to complete by March 2011, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) said in a statement.

Usual suspects advance on mixed day for Indian shuttlers

Usual suspects advance on mixed day for Indian shuttlers

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

In mixed doubles, Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila advanced to the second round with a 8-21, 21-19, 21-17 victory over Chinese Taipei's Chen Cheng Kuan and Hsu Yin-Hui.

Satwik-Chirag storm into semis; Sindhu knocked out

Satwik-Chirag storm into semis; Sindhu knocked out

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Tunjung dominated early using her delectable drops to good use and race to an 11-4 lead at the break. With Sindhu struggling with her strokes, it was all over too soon.

SsangYong Rexton takes on its competitors Fortuner, Pajero

SsangYong Rexton takes on its competitors Fortuner, Pajero

Rediff.com23 May 2014

When it comes to price versus the features, Mahindra's beast is a clear winner.

Sindhu suffers opening round defeat at Indonesia Open

Sindhu suffers opening round defeat at Indonesia Open

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The Taiwanese shuttler took an hour and 10 minutes to beat the Commonwealth Games gold medallist.

World Cup '26: Japan, Iran top Asian qualifying charts

World Cup '26: Japan, Iran top Asian qualifying charts

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Japan's march to the 2026 World Cup continued on Tuesday as Hajime Moriyasu's side handed China a 3-1 defeat in Xiamen while Iran eked out a late 3-2 win over Kyrgyzstan and South Korea were held to a 1-1 draw by Palestine.

M&M- SsangYong deal likely by Nov

M&M- SsangYong deal likely by Nov

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Mahindra & Mahindra says it has been chosen as the preferred bidder by the beleaguered South Korean auto company SsangYong Motor for acquisition.

China Masters: Satwik-Chirag storm into semis; Lakshya ousted

China Masters: Satwik-Chirag storm into semis; Lakshya ousted

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

'We kept our calm and didn't rush into anything. We knew the rallies would be long, and eventually, the shuttle would go down.'

World Bank selects Jim Yong Kim as its president

World Bank selects Jim Yong Kim as its president

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Kim, 52, will take over at the beginning of July, after the current president, Robert B Zoellick, steps down at the end of his five-year term.

Why 'underdog' Sen could pull off surprise at Paris Games?

Why 'underdog' Sen could pull off surprise at Paris Games?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Lakshya had struggled through much of 2023 and early part of 2024. He fell behind in the qualification race but turned things around in time with two semi-final finishes at the All England Championship and the French Open to seal his place in the Olympics.

Singapore Open: Treesa-Gayatri enter semis after upset win

Singapore Open: Treesa-Gayatri enter semis after upset win

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Treesa and Gayatri will be up against fourth-seeded Japanese pair of Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida in the semi-finals on Saturday.

World Bank selects Jim Yong Kim as its next President

World Bank selects Jim Yong Kim as its next President

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

United States nominee Jim Yong Kim was on Monday chosen as the next president of the World Bank, an appointment that continues the longstanding tradition of an American leading the Washington-based institution.

Paris Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 27

Paris Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 27

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

A look at India's schedule at the Paris Olympics on Saturday, July 27, 2024:

M&M, Ruia in fray for acquiring SsangYong Motor

M&M, Ruia in fray for acquiring SsangYong Motor

Rediff.com28 May 2010

Tyre maker Dunlop's owner Pawan Kumar Ruia has submitted a bid to acquire South Korea's bankrupt SsangYong Motor, while Mahindra & Mahindra is also understood to have made a similar move.

US nominates Jim Yong Kim as World Bank prez for 2nd term

US nominates Jim Yong Kim as World Bank prez for 2nd term

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

'Re-electing Jim Yong Kim will allow the World Bank to continue to build on important initiatives and reforms.'

Satwik-Chirag, Lakshya win; Ponnappa-Crasto lose

Satwik-Chirag, Lakshya win; Ponnappa-Crasto lose

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

India's Lakshya Sen got off the a rousing start at the Olympics, beating Guatemala's Kevin Cordon 21-8, 22-20 in the men's singles badminton competition on Saturday.