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Sindhu enters second successive World Championship final

Sindhu enters second successive World Championship final

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

India's PV Sindhu outclassed World No. 2 Akane Yamaguchi in straight games to storm into the final of the World Championships in Nanjing

We need to talk more, say India and China at strategic dialogue

We need to talk more, say India and China at strategic dialogue

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

China and India on Wednesday held their upgraded strategic dialogue to shore up bilateral ties amid hectic parleys to resolve differences over Beijing's reluctance to support India's bid for Nuclear Suppliers Group membership as well as a United Nations ban on JeM chief Masood Azhar.

Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone

Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'Everyone wants to get involved when there is success.' 'But what about guaranteeing it?' 'Making sure girls have the opportunity to succeed all the time?'

Japan end China's reign as team champions

Japan end China's reign as team champions

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Not even the curse of the pommel horse could halt Japan's march to the men's team gymnastics title at the Rio Olympics on Monday as China's eight-year reign as champions came to an end after a day of slips, trips and stumbled landings.

China hikes defence budget; it's 3 times higher than India's

China hikes defence budget; it's 3 times higher than India's

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

China is the second largest spender on defence after the US. T

What Sindhu must do to win World C'ship gold

What Sindhu must do to win World C'ship gold

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Sindhu seeks improvement on fitness, defence in se

Asiad: Good first throw earns Annu Rani women's javelin bronze

Asiad: Good first throw earns Annu Rani women's javelin bronze

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Annu Rani swelled India's medal tally at the Asian Games, winning a bronze in the women's javelin throw with a personal best of 59.53 metres, in Incheon, on Wednesday.

What the rise in China's defence budget really means

What the rise in China's defence budget really means

Rediff.com24 May 2020

'China's opaque defence allocation processes are shrouded in mystery and have triggered security dilemmas among its neighbours and others,' notes China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

Chess Olympiad: Indians start on a winning note

Chess Olympiad: Indians start on a winning note

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

The Indian men and women's teams made winning starts to their campaign in the 43rd Chess Olympiad, in Batumi, Georgia, on Tuesday.

Saurabh-Manu win gold in 10m air pistol mixed event

Saurabh-Manu win gold in 10m air pistol mixed event

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

The Indian pair shot a total of 483.5 to finish on top of the podium at the ISSF World Cup.

Meet the Australian Open women's finalists

Meet the Australian Open women's finalists

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

A look at the records of Garbine Muguruza and Sofia Kenin ahead of their Australian Open final on Saturday.

China seeks more foreign investment

China seeks more foreign investment

Rediff.com12 Nov 2010

China would strive to build a fair market system to attract more overseas investment, vice premier Zhang Dejiang told a gathering of CEOs in Beijing.

Coronavirus crisis is moving global life online

Coronavirus crisis is moving global life online

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Millions of people worldwide are having to embrace life under lockdown -- confined to their own four walls or neighbourhoods for weeks on end as countries battle to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

India Open: Sindhu in semis; erroneous Saina goes down tamely

India Open: Sindhu in semis; erroneous Saina goes down tamely

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

The biggest upset of the day was produced by Hong Kong's Cheung Ngan Yi, who knocked out Olympic champion and last year's finalist Carolina Marin 21-12, 21-19, in a 48-minute clash.

Dalai Lama, a wolf in monk's robes: China

Dalai Lama, a wolf in monk's robes: China

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

Ahead of the third anniversary of the riots in Tibet, China on Monday stepped up its attack against the Dalai Lama, vilifying him as a "wolf in monk's robes", "double-dealer" and a "secessionist chief" who is seeking separation of the region from the Communist nation.

How Xi plans China's world domination

How Xi plans China's world domination

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

'Clarifying that modernisation of national defence and armed forces should be completed by 2035, Xi Jinping asserted the goal is to make the People's Liberation Army a "world class force" that "can fight and win" by 2050,' points out former RAW officer Jayadeva Ranade.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Murray eases into quarters, Raonic stuns Wawrinka

Aus Open PHOTOS: Murray eases into quarters, Raonic stuns Wawrinka

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Images from Day 8 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Monday.

Incredible Sania-Hingis conquer Beijing too!

Incredible Sania-Hingis conquer Beijing too!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

Extending their unbeaten record, India's Sania Mirza and Switzerland's Martina Hingis lifted their eighth trophy of the season and fourth in a row, winning the WTA China Open.

China to frame its 1st immigration law soon

China to frame its 1st immigration law soon

Rediff.com24 May 2010

Experts on migration have advised the government to learn from other countries in regulating immigration, said Zhang Jijiao, researcher with the Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology under the China Academy of Social Sciences.

Man rapes man in China; escapes conviction

Man rapes man in China; escapes conviction

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

In what is believed to be the first case of its kind in China, a man who was charged with raping a male colleague could not be convicted for his act as Chinese criminal law has no provision to punish a male raping a male, posing a major dilemma for judicial officials.

Xi Jinping and Pomegranate Seeds

Xi Jinping and Pomegranate Seeds

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Why is China's supreme leader promoting Han Chauvinism so aggressively, asks Claude Arpi.

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.

Tokyo Olympics: Important Moment for India

Tokyo Olympics: Important Moment for India

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Tokyo should remain the benchmark and source of inspiration till at least Paris 2024. In the shorter run, India's preparations for the Asian and Commonwealth Games next year must begin based on lessons learnt now, asserts Raj Kishore Mishra, former joint secretary at the sports ministry.

Is the denim having its biggest fashion moment?

Is the denim having its biggest fashion moment?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

We are so glad that the season of denims is back!

India-China trade to reach $60 bn soon

India-China trade to reach $60 bn soon

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

Bilateral trade between the two Asian giants had already reached $45 billion in the first nine months of 2010, a 50 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.

Sindhu chokes yet again; loses to Marin in World Championships final

Sindhu chokes yet again; loses to Marin in World Championships final

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

The Olympic silver medallist settled for second place yet again following a 19-21, 10-21 loss to Olympic champion Caroline Marin of Spain.

Chinese astronauts return to Earth after docking space lab

Chinese astronauts return to Earth after docking space lab

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Three Chinese astronauts safely returned to Earth on Wednesday after a 15-day trip -- the longest in country's history -- to a proposed space lab set to be ready by 2020, marking the latest success for China's manned space programme.

Sindhu first Indian shuttler to win historic World C'ships gold

Sindhu first Indian shuttler to win historic World C'ships gold

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

The Indian won 21-7 21-7 in the summit clash that lasted just 38 minutes.

Chinese football eyeing return to action

Chinese football eyeing return to action

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Chinese Super League clubs started to return to training on Monday, two months after the league's originally scheduled start date of February 22 but still some time before the new season is likely to begin. While mid-April was previously touted as a possible date for the CSL's return, the positive test returned at the weekend by former Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini may well have pushed that back.

All about Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin

All about Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

American Sofia Kenin counter-punched her way back from a set down against Garbine Muguruza to win her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open with a 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 win in Melbourne on Saturday.

How to pump more oxygen to your brain

How to pump more oxygen to your brain

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

Exercise is the best way to get more oxygen to the brain, a study has revealed.

Tennis round-up: Osaka stunned by Mladenovic in Dubai

Tennis round-up: Osaka stunned by Mladenovic in Dubai

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

World number one Naomi Osaka was beaten in her opening match at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Tuesday, losing to France's Kristina Mladenovic 6-3, 6-3 on her return to competitive action after winning last month's Australian Open.

Day of defeats for India at French Open

Day of defeats for India at French Open

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Yuki Bhambri, Divij Sharan and Rohan Bopanna bowed out of different events on an all-defeat day for the country

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal knocked out by Verdasco; Halep, Venus also bow out

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal knocked out by Verdasco; Halep, Venus also bow out

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Photos from matches on Day 2 at the Australian Open on Tuesday

Chinese envoy meets foreign ministry officials

Chinese envoy meets foreign ministry officials

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Amid media reports of rising tensions between New Delhi and Beijing, Chinese ambassador to India Zhang Yan met officials of ministry of external affairs in South Block on Thursday, sources have said.

China reaches out to BJP, says wants cordial ties

China reaches out to BJP, says wants cordial ties

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

China said on Friday that it wanted cordial relations with India as its Ambassador Zhang Yan met Bharatiya Janata Party President Rajnath Singh in an effort to reach out to the main opposition party amid a war of words between the two countries.

Safina, Venus crash out of China Open

Safina, Venus crash out of China Open

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

World number one Dinara Safina was upset 7-5, 7-6 by local wild card Zhang Shuai in the second round of the $6.6 million China Open on Monday, leaving Serena Williams one victory away from reclaiming top spot in the rankings. Serena's sister Venus, the world number three, also had a bad day, losing to Russian teenager Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova for the second week in a row, this time 3-6, 6-1, 6-4.

Shooter Shweta gives India first medal, wins bronze in 10m Air Pistol

Shooter Shweta gives India first medal, wins bronze in 10m Air Pistol

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

Shooter Shweta Chaudhry gave India their first medal on the opening day action of the 17th Asian Games after the Faridabad girl clinched bronze in the Women 10m Air Pistol Finals, in Incheon on Saturday.

Tibet earthquake toll rises to 25, rescuers struggle to reach out

Tibet earthquake toll rises to 25, rescuers struggle to reach out

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

The death toll in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region due to Saturday's earthquake and its aftershocks, climbed to 25 on Tuesday, even as rescuers continued to reach out to the affected people in the remotest of areas.

Wimbledon champion Halep returns to top 5

Wimbledon champion Halep returns to top 5

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Djokovic continues to lead ATP Rankings