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Olympics torch relay to resume after mourning

Olympics torch relay to resume after mourning

Rediff.com21 May 2008

The Beijing Olympic torch relay will resume on Thursday in the coastal city of Ningbo after three days of national mourning for the victims of the Sichuan earthquake, Xinhua news agency said. Jiaxing, also in Zhejiang province, will welcome the torch after Ningbo and if the original schedule is retained, it will then head to Shanghai over the following two days.

Lifter Ajay Singh creates new Commonwealth record

Lifter Ajay Singh creates new Commonwealth record

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Ajay also smashed the national record in the clean and jerk event by lifting more than double his body weight (190kg) to score vital points at the Olympic qualifying event.

Jeremy smashes Youth World record

Jeremy smashes Youth World record

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

The 16-year-old Indian weightlifter, competing in the 67 kg category, obliterated the Youth World, Asian and Commonwealth records in the snatch category with a lift of 136kgs.

China saves a million people as Typhoon Chan-hom makes landfall

China saves a million people as Typhoon Chan-hom makes landfall

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Over a million people have been evacuated and hundreds of flights were cancelled as typhoon Chan-Hom made landfall on Saturday in eastern China, bringing severe winds and heavy rainfall to Zhejiang and neighbouring provinces.

Tennis round-up: Yuki knocked out in first round on comeback

Tennis round-up: Yuki knocked out in first round on comeback

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

At one stage Yuki was a break up, serving for the opening set but lost his serve and eventually the set. After drawing parity, Yuki twice lost his serve to fall behind 0-3 in the decisive set and never recovered.

World Team Chess: Indian men lose to US

World Team Chess: Indian men lose to US

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

The Indian men went down to the United States of America 1-3 on Thursday and are now on the verge of going out of medal contention in the World Team Chess championship in Ningbo, China.

World Team Chess: Harikrishna earns India victory

World Team Chess: Harikrishna earns India victory

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Grandmaster and Asian champion P Harikrishna proved his mettle by outclassing Emil Sutovsky and guiding India to a much-needed 2.5-1.5 victory over Israel in the fourth round of the World Team Chess Championship in Ningbo, China, on Wednesday.

Indian men beat Egypt in World Team Chess

Indian men beat Egypt in World Team Chess

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

Indian men managed to beat a spirited Egypt in the eighth round to help themselves from occupying the bottom place in the World Team Chess Championships in Ningbo, China.

Indian eves held at World team chess

Indian eves held at World team chess

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

Despite impressive wins by D harika and Eesha Karavade, the Indian women's team was forced to settle for a draw against Armenia in the opening round of World Women's team chess championship in Ningbo, China, on Wednesday.

Chess: Indian eves crush Vietnam

Chess: Indian eves crush Vietnam

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Tania Sachdev recaptured her rhythm as the Indian team bounced back into contention after beating Vietnam 3-1 in the sixth round of World Women's Team Chess Championship in Ningbo, China, on Monday.

World Women's Chess: Mary Ann stars in India win

World Women's Chess: Mary Ann stars in India win

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

India continued its recovery journey and downed China Two 2.5-1.5 in the seventh round of the World Women's Team Chess Championship in Ningbo on Wednesday. Mary Ann Gomes starred in India's lone victory over China Two while the remaining three games were drawn, giving the team a much-needed victory at this stage of the championship.

Indian eves go down to China at chess Worlds

Indian eves go down to China at chess Worlds

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

The Indian women's team had a dismal day out in the third round of the World Women's team chess championship in Ningbo, China, on Friday.

Mary Kom bags fourth consecutive World gold

Mary Kom bags fourth consecutive World gold

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

India's M C Mary Kom (46kg) re-asserted her status as the world's most successful woman boxer, clinching an unprecedented fourth successive gold medal, but India failed to retain the team crown at the fifth AIBA World Championships in Ningbo City, China, on Saturday. In a repeat of the previous World Championship final in New Delhi, the 25-year-old Indian out-punched Romania's Steluta Duta for a 7-1 verdict to grab India's only gold medal at the event.

Mary Kom in World Championship finals

Mary Kom in World Championship finals

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

MC Mary Kom remained on course for an unprecedented fourth successive title but India's hopes of retaining the team crown all but ended after two of its four pugilists lost their semifinal bouts in the fifth World Women's Boxing Championship in Ningbo City (China) on Friday.

Mary Kom through to quarters of World C'ship

Mary Kom through to quarters of World C'ship

Rediff.com23 Nov 2008

MC Mary Kom (46kg) started her quest for a fourth successive title with a resounding victory to enter the quarter-finals as defending champions India rounded off an all-win day at the fifth World Women's Boxing Championships in Ningbo City (China).

Siemens may sell mobile biz to Chinese firm

Siemens may sell mobile biz to Chinese firm

Rediff.com14 Dec 2004

German engineering giant Siemens is likely to follow in IBM's footsteps by selling off its mobile phone business to a Chinese company, says the German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung.

Jeremy smashes Youth World record, national senior record

Jeremy smashes Youth World record, national senior record

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

The 16-year-old Mizoram weightlifter, in fact, broke 15 records in total, combining national and international marks.

Chinese boxer trounces stereotypes, depression to become 'Queen of the Ring'

Chinese boxer trounces stereotypes, depression to become 'Queen of the Ring'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Huang is one of a small but growing number of women in China to embrace professional boxing

From shining skyscrapers to dilapidated shells: 2018's Architectural Photography Awards

From shining skyscrapers to dilapidated shells: 2018's Architectural Photography Awards

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

The shortlist for the Architectural Photography Awards 2018 has been revealed. The awards are split into four categories: Exterior, Interior, Sense of Place, and Buildings in Use, with each comprising five finalists. The 20 photographs that make up the shortlist will be exhibited at the World Architecture Festival in Amsterdam between November 28 - 30, and an overall winner will be announced on the 30. Here are some of the brilliant photos in the shortlist.

Sports Shorts: Prajnesh avenges Fabbiano to reach Liuzhou Challenger semis

Sports Shorts: Prajnesh avenges Fabbiano to reach Liuzhou Challenger semis

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Xiaomi's India plan may create 50,000 jobs

Xiaomi's India plan may create 50,000 jobs

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Xiaomi plans to bring global component suppliers to India and this could potentially bring investment of at least Rs 15000 crore

Sports Shorts: Divyansh secures Olympic quota in shooting

Sports Shorts: Divyansh secures Olympic quota in shooting

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.

No systemic risks to Chinese economy: Premier

No systemic risks to Chinese economy: Premier

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Li is currently attending the WEF annual meeting in Davos in back drop of release of the annual GDP figures by China highlighting the continuation of the slowdown of the world's second largest economy.

Globalisation is alive and well, don't panic

Globalisation is alive and well, don't panic

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

We are witnessing a new phase where business leaders are realising globalisation has to take into account national identities and cultures, says Claude Smadja.

'Please do not call Mary Kom Bollywood masala'

'Please do not call Mary Kom Bollywood masala'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

'Those who don't believe in my character are free to come to Manipur and stay with me for a few days to know exactly who I am,' says Onler Karong Kom, Mary Kom's husband.

Sports Shorts: Mayer and Asher-Smith are European athletes of the year

Sports Shorts: Mayer and Asher-Smith are European athletes of the year

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

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