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Vijender set to face Commonwealth champion Fielding

Vijender set to face Commonwealth champion Fielding

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

British and Commonwealth Super middleweight Champion Rocky Fielding has been ordered to defend his newly-acquired super-middleweight title against Indian superstar Vijender Singh as per the latest Commonwealth Boxing Council bulletin.

PIX: Anita Hassanandani's ROMANTIC holiday!

PIX: Anita Hassanandani's ROMANTIC holiday!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

A tour of Vietnam and Cambodia with Anita and Rohit.

Touch and dine: Menu at your fingertips

Touch and dine: Menu at your fingertips

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Technology is fast becoming a staple diet on which restaurants live to serve patrons better.

New Navy Ensign Triggers Debate On Tamil Naval Feats

New Navy Ensign Triggers Debate On Tamil Naval Feats

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

While acknowledging Shivaji's naval contributions, questions are being raised about the inadequate acknowledgement of Chola sea-power in southern Tamil Nadu, which dates back by a few centuries, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

Suranjoy wins gold at President's Cup boxing

Suranjoy wins gold at President's Cup boxing

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

Asian champion Suranjoy Singh became the first Indian boxer to clinch a gold medal at the inter-continental President's Cup after out-punching Frenchman Nordine Oubaali 8-1 in the flyweight (51kg) final, in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Friday. The 22-year-old Manipuri's triumph also fetched him US $3,000 at the prestigious season-ending event, where confederations from Asia, America, Africa, Europe and Oceania are pitted against each other.

Agni-5 ICBM will be ready next year: DRDO

Agni-5 ICBM will be ready next year: DRDO

Rediff.com26 May 2010

India is on course to test-fire the over 5,000 km range nuclear-capable Agni-5 missile next year and a successful mission would put the country in an elite club of nations with Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) capabilities.

PM to leave for Washington on Nov 21

PM to leave for Washington on Nov 21

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is leaving for a nine-day long tour on November 21.Dr Singh will take a break in Geneva before reaching Washington on the evening of November 22. He, along with his wife Gursharan Kaur, will stay at the luxurious and heritage Hotel Willard Inter Continental. The hotel is located at 1401, Pennsylvania Avenue, just two blocks away from the White House.

What Menon feels when he wraps up the US tour

What Menon feels when he wraps up the US tour

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon, who wrapped up three days of intensive discussions with the hierarchy of the new Obama administration at the State Department, White House, and Pentagon, and also met with the leadership in the US Congress, apparently has every reason to be satisfied that the transformed US-India relationship is ready to be launched to the next level of the partnership.

5000km range Agni-5 missile test within a year

5000km range Agni-5 missile test within a year

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

Once Agni-3 and Agni-5 are inducted into the forces, all the cities in China and Pakistan will be in India's range, Defence Research and Development Organisation Chief V K Saraswat said.

Dream of studying in Europe?

Dream of studying in Europe?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

The European Higher Education Fair New Delhi 2008 (EHEF) will be held on November 13-14, 2008.

Here's how Agni missile can strike farther

Here's how Agni missile can strike farther

Rediff.com13 May 2008

Scientists of the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore have developed a new innovative technology, which increases the range of Agni type of missiles. The new technology will increases the range of the inter-continental missile by reducing the drag it encountered during its last flight on Wednesday.

IHG plans expansion in India

IHG plans expansion in India

Rediff.com21 Jun 2007

Looking to cash in on severe room shortage in India's hospitality sector, global leader InterContinental Hotels Group plans expansion across the country through a shift from franchise model to management contracts in its India operations.

Global hotels to mushroom in India

Global hotels to mushroom in India

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

There are approximately 300 million domestic travellers each year and this number is expected to grow by 10-15 per cent every year.

Pak says it won't make ICBMs

Pak says it won't make ICBMs

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

Joint Chief of Staff Committee Chairman Gen Ahsanul Haq has said Pakistan is self-sufficient.

Nimbus may not telecast Afro-Asia Cup

Nimbus may not telecast Afro-Asia Cup

Rediff.com30 May 2007

Nimbus, which bagged the television rights for the inter-continental event from the Asian Cricket Council, said the relevant terms of the contract do not apply anymore since the matches were originally scheduled for last year.

Online education picks up in India

Online education picks up in India

Rediff.com7 Nov 2005

From Gurukul to online mode, education has become an ever-changing sector now breaching geographical boundaries to reach out to people across the globe.

Illegal immigrants from India held in S Africa

Illegal immigrants from India held in S Africa

Rediff.com5 Apr 2006

Ten illegal immigrants from India and Pakistan and two suspected agents of an inter-continental human trafficking ring have been arrested in South Africa.

Designing hospitality his passion

Designing hospitality his passion

Rediff.com5 May 2007

Being saddled with the tag of 'hospitality industry specialist' doesn't bother architect Bobby Mukherji. He feels it is good to do work in an industry where people from all over the world can take a closer look and admire it.

Spotted: Ganguly and others in Jo'burg

Spotted: Ganguly and others in Jo'burg

Rediff.com9 Jan 2007

Reader Monty Patel sent us pictures of the Indian team members from Johannesburg.

Vijender's Olympic bronze medal is nothing: Cheka

Vijender's Olympic bronze medal is nothing: Cheka

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

India's boxing sensation Vijender Singh will defend his WBO Asia Pacific title against Tanzanian Francis Cheka, who has lost all his bouts away from home.

Russia successfully tests hypersonic ICBM

Russia successfully tests hypersonic ICBM

Rediff.com24 Dec 2004

The Generation-next hypersonic inter-continental ballistic missile is capable of dodging any future missile shield.

UK Indian buys London's most prestigious hotel

UK Indian buys London's most prestigious hotel

Rediff.com23 Aug 2003

Jasminder Singh, one of Britain's richest Asian businessmen, has bought the prestigious Inter Continental May Fair London hotel at a cost of pound 115 million.

John Davison to lead Canada

John Davison to lead Canada

Rediff.com26 May 2004

Canada take on the United States in its opening ICC Intercontinental Cup match in Florida on Friday.

'Kushner's kin woo investors in China, offer green card in return'

'Kushner's kin woo investors in China, offer green card in return'

Rediff.com7 May 2017

At the event, about 100 people were told they could become US residents under a 'EB-5' visa programme if they put $500,000 (Rs 3.21 crore) into the project.

India responds to China: We are NOT targeting any nation

India responds to China: We are NOT targeting any nation

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Maintaining that its strategic capabilities were not targeted against any particular country, India has said that it abides by all applicable international obligations and expects others do the same, while responding to Chinese reaction to its test-firing of Agni V missile.

Imran likens Pathan to Akram

Imran likens Pathan to Akram

Rediff.com12 Oct 2004

Imran Khan thinks Irfan Pathan has all the qualities Wasim Akram had as a youngster.

Tatas lose New York hotel bid

Tatas lose New York hotel bid

Rediff.com17 Dec 2003

Uruguay tight-lipped on Cavani injury before France clash

Uruguay tight-lipped on Cavani injury before France clash

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Cavani, 31, scored two goals in the Round of 16 win over Portugal, then limped off with a calf injury and has been fighting to get fit in time for the showdown in Nizhny Novgorod.

Check out champion Vijender's plans for 2017

Check out champion Vijender's plans for 2017

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

After successfully defending the WBO Asia-Pacific title India's boxing star Vijender Singh will next be on the prowl for a new belt and could possibly be challenging for the Commonwealth or the Oriental crown in the next couple of months.

Why Messi's Argentina comeback could be short-lived

Why Messi's Argentina comeback could be short-lived

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Lionel Messi's triumphant Argentina comeback has been tempered by a hint he may not be fit to play in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier in Venezuela. Messi, who had gone back on his decision to quit the team following their Copa America final defeat in June, scored the only goal in a 1-0 home win over Uruguay on Thursday that sent Argentina to the top of the South American group. However, the Argentina captain said he had a groin pain and had to think about his fitness at the start of a busy season for his national side and his club Barcelona.

How Afghanistan, UAE, Ireland can fulfill Test ambition!

How Afghanistan, UAE, Ireland can fulfill Test ambition!

Rediff.com5 May 2015

The emerging nations compete against each other in the International Cricket Council's Inter-Continental Cup 2015-17 scheduled, with the winners getting a chance to play the bottom-ranked Test team on the Reliance ICC Test Team Rankings in the ICC Test Challenge in 2018.

Fit-again Rayudu ready to express himself at Asia Cup

Fit-again Rayudu ready to express himself at Asia Cup

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

India reached Dubai for the inter-continental tournament without Kohli, who has been rested by the selectors owing to excess workload.

Services industry slowest in 13 months as demand tumbled

Services industry slowest in 13 months as demand tumbled

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Services sector slowed down in May on weak economic factors.

No nuke missiles at R-Day parade for third straight year

No nuke missiles at R-Day parade for third straight year

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

In 2013, India had displayed the Inter Continental Ballistic Missile Agni V during the Republic Day Parade. The chief guest at that time was Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.

Agni 5 project director shunted, alleges victimisation

Agni 5 project director shunted, alleges victimisation

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

RK Gupta has complained to the defence ministry alleging victimisation.

East Bengal hold Padand, enter AFC Cup semis

East Bengal hold Padand, enter AFC Cup semis

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Kolkata's East Bengal scripted history of sorts when they secured a maiden berth in the AFC Cup semi-finals after holding Indonesia's Semen Padang 1-1, at the Agus Salim stadium in Padang, on Tuesday.

'Trump and his admin on same page over North Korea'

'Trump and his admin on same page over North Korea'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

There were reports that there was was dissent in the US President's regime over North Korea.

Sacking not a good word to hear after 42-yr-service: India's 'Agni' man

Sacking not a good word to hear after 42-yr-service: India's 'Agni' man

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Former DRDO chief Avinash Chander's tenure was abruptly curtailed.

Maheshwary, Om Prakash doubtful for Asian Games

Maheshwary, Om Prakash doubtful for Asian Games

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Triple jumper Renjith Maheshwary and shot putter Om Prakash Karhana were on Monday rendered doubtful for the upcoming Asian Games though the Athletics Federation of India is yet to take a final call on the matter.