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Prannoy, Lakshya Sen Shine At Singapore Open

Prannoy, Lakshya Sen Shine At Singapore Open

Rediff.com3 days ago

HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen secured impressive victories to advance to the second round of the Singapore Open Super 750 badminton tournament, while other Indian players faced setbacks.

HS Prannoy Advances at Singapore Open with win over Jonatan Christie

HS Prannoy Advances at Singapore Open with win over Jonatan Christie

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian shuttler HS Prannoy defeated Indonesia's Jonatan Christie in a thrilling three-game match at the Singapore Open Super 750 badminton tournament. Other results included Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto progressing, while Kidambi Srikanth and Malvika Bansod were eliminated.

PV Sindhu Advances At Singapore Open; Satwik-Chirag Win

PV Sindhu Advances At Singapore Open; Satwik-Chirag Win

Rediff.com3 days ago

PV Sindhu secured a straight-game victory at the Singapore Open, while Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also advanced. Other Indian shuttlers faced setbacks in the tournament.

Singapore Open: Satwik-Chirag in semis; Sindhu, Sen exit

Singapore Open: Satwik-Chirag in semis; Sindhu, Sen exit

Rediff.com1 days ago

PV Sindhu's campaign at the Singapore Open Super 750 badminton tournament ended in the quarterfinals with a loss to world No. 1 An Se Young. Despite showing glimpses of her attacking prowess, Sindhu couldn't maintain consistency against An's superior control and movement.

SKASports To Develop Regional Sports Ecosystem With Singapore Club

SKASports To Develop Regional Sports Ecosystem With Singapore Club

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Chennai-based SKASports Investments Private Ltd has signed an agreement with a Singapore club to develop a regional sports ecosystem that would tap the large pool of footballers and coaches from India.

How Satwik-Chirag Overcame Challenge At Singapore Open

How Satwik-Chirag Overcame Challenge At Singapore Open

Rediff.com1 days ago

PV Sindhu exited the Singapore Open after losing to An Se Young, while Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty progressed to the semi-finals.

Satwik-Chirag Advance To Semis At Singapore Open

Satwik-Chirag Advance To Semis At Singapore Open

Rediff.com1 days ago

PV Sindhu exited the Singapore Open after losing to An Se Young, while Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty progressed to the semifinals.

Byju's Founder Byju Raveendran Sentenced to Jail in Singapore for Contempt of Court

Byju's Founder Byju Raveendran Sentenced to Jail in Singapore for Contempt of Court

Rediff.com3 days ago

Byju Raveendran, founder of the embattled edtech firm Byju's, has been sentenced to six months in jail by a Singapore court for contempt of court over alleged non-compliance with disclosure orders, a ruling he described as "procedural" and plans to appeal.

Satwik-Chirag Stun World No 1 Pair To Reach Singapore Open Final

Satwik-Chirag Stun World No 1 Pair To Reach Singapore Open Final

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated the world number one pair from Korea to reach the final of the Singapore Open Super 750 badminton tournament.

PV Sindhu And Lakshya Sen Reach Singapore Open Quarter-Finals

PV Sindhu And Lakshya Sen Reach Singapore Open Quarter-Finals

Rediff.com2 days ago

PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen progressed to the quarter-finals of the Singapore Open, while HS Prannoy exited the tournament after a defeat to Loh Kean Yew.

Satwik-Chirag Stun World No 1 Pair To Reach Singapore Open Final

Satwik-Chirag Stun World No 1 Pair To Reach Singapore Open Final

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated the world number one pair from Korea to reach the final of the Singapore Open Super 750 badminton tournament.

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen advance to Singapore Open quarterfinals; Prannoy bows out

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen advance to Singapore Open quarterfinals; Prannoy bows out

Rediff.com2 days ago

PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen progressed to the quarter-finals of the Singapore Open, while HS Prannoy exited the tournament after a defeat to Loh Kean Yew.

Gaganjeet Bhullar Advances At Singapore Open

Gaganjeet Bhullar Advances At Singapore Open

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Gaganjeet Bhullar recovered from a mid-round slump to card a 68 and advance to the weekend rounds of the Singapore Open, sharing third place.

Indian Golfers Set To Shine At Singapore Open

Indian Golfers Set To Shine At Singapore Open

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A strong contingent of Indian golfers, including Sachin Baisoya, Karandeep Kochhar, and Gaganjeet Bhullar, are set to compete at the Singapore Open, part of the International Series on the Asian Tour.

How Bhullar Is Holding Strong At The Singapore Open

How Bhullar Is Holding Strong At The Singapore Open

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Gaganjeet Bhullar battled tough conditions to shoot one-over 72 in the third round of the Singapore Open, remaining inside the top-5. Korea's Jeongwoo Ham leads the USD 2 million International Series event.

Gaganjeet Bhullar Ends Tied-26th At Singapore International Series

Gaganjeet Bhullar Ends Tied-26th At Singapore International Series

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Indian golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar finished the International Series Singapore at Tied-26th after a disappointing final round. Korea's Jeongwoo Ham secured a wire-to-wire victory, earning a spot in the Open Championship.

Gaganjeet Bhullar Impresses, Shiv Kapur Hits Hole-In-One At Singapore Open

Gaganjeet Bhullar Impresses, Shiv Kapur Hits Hole-In-One At Singapore Open

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Gaganjeet Bhullar's solid round and Shiv Kapur's hole-in-one highlighted the first day for the Indian players at the Singapore Open, where Thailand's Ekpharit Wu and Japan's Jeongwoo Ham lead.

Kumar Pillai Allowed to Return to Hong Kong, Not Singapore, Court Rules

Kumar Pillai Allowed to Return to Hong Kong, Not Singapore, Court Rules

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A special court in Mumbai has directed the police to issue a no objection certificate for alleged gangster Kumar Pillai's return to Hong Kong, his home country, after his extradition to India. The court rejected the prosecution's argument that he should be returned to Singapore, from where he was extradited.

Assam Officials Say Zubeen Garg Death Case Probe Unaffected by Singapore Findings

Assam Officials Say Zubeen Garg Death Case Probe Unaffected by Singapore Findings

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Assam officials assert that the Zubeen Garg death case proceedings will continue unaffected, despite Singapore Police concluding their probe with no evidence of foul play.

Assam CM Defends Zubeen Garg Murder Charges Despite Singapore Coroner's Ruling

Assam CM Defends Zubeen Garg Murder Charges Despite Singapore Coroner's Ruling

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Opposition parties question the Assam police's murder charges in the Zubeen Garg death case after a Singapore coroner ruled out foul play, while Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma defends the state's investigation.

Gauhati High Court Denies Bail In Zubeen Garg Death Case

Gauhati High Court Denies Bail In Zubeen Garg Death Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Gauhati High Court has rejected bail for Shyamkanu Mahanta, the prime accused in the Zubeen Garg death case, citing risks of fleeing and tampering with evidence.

Zubeen Garg drowned accidentally, no evidence of foul play: Singapore court

Zubeen Garg drowned accidentally, no evidence of foul play: Singapore court

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A Singapore coroner's inquest has officially ruled the death of Indian singer Zubeen Garg as an accidental drowning, concluding a thorough investigation that found no evidence of foul play and highlighting the role of alcohol intoxication.

India maintaining balance of power in Indian Ocean: US

India maintaining balance of power in Indian Ocean: US

Rediff.com23 hours ago

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth praised India's military modernisation efforts at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, highlighting its growing industrial and logistics capacity.

Air India cuts nearly 1000 domestic flights

Air India cuts nearly 1000 domestic flights

Rediff.com3 days ago

Air India has temporarily reduced its domestic flights by 22 per cent due to the impact of high fuel prices, following a previous reduction in international flights. The airline is offering re-accommodation, date changes, or refunds to affected passengers.

World Bank Chief Advocates 'Small AI' For Farmers

World Bank Chief Advocates 'Small AI' For Farmers

Rediff.com22 May 2026

World Bank President Ajay Banga has advocated for the deployment of 'Small AI' locally deployed artificial intelligence running on inexpensive hardware to address daily problems faced by farmers and rural communities in emerging markets.

India Emerges As A Leader In Digital Economy And AI

India Emerges As A Leader In Digital Economy And AI

Rediff.com1 days ago

A new report indicates India has become the world's fifth most digitalised economy and ranks fourth globally in AI performance, driven by increasing AI adoption and a strong digital infrastructure.

Sweety Kujur Named Captain For U-18 Asia Cup

Sweety Kujur Named Captain For U-18 Asia Cup

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Sweety Kujur has been named captain of the 18-member Indian women's U-18 squad for the Asia Cup hockey tournament in Kakamigahara, Japan, from May 29-June 6.

Iran asserts control on Hormuz transit as US intensifies blockade

Iran asserts control on Hormuz transit as US intensifies blockade

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Tensions escalate between Iran and the US over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping lane for global oil supplies, as both sides discuss extending a fragile ceasefire.

India Secure Victory Against Korea In U18 Asia Cup

India Secure Victory Against Korea In U18 Asia Cup

Rediff.com22 minutes ago

The Indian women's hockey team secured a 3-1 victory against Korea in their second Pool A match of the U18 Asia Cup, continuing their winning streak after defeating Malaysia.

The Leslee Lewis Podcast: R D Burman, Colonial Cousins And More!

The Leslee Lewis Podcast: R D Burman, Colonial Cousins And More!

Rediff.com4 days ago

Leslee Lewis shares his journey through India's vibrant pop music scene, revealing the magic behind his timeless melodies in this nostalgic podcast.

China's Real Choke Point Starts at Hormuz, Not Malacca: Report

China's Real Choke Point Starts at Hormuz, Not Malacca: Report

Rediff.com1 days ago

A new report suggests China's maritime vulnerability lies in the Strait of Hormuz, not Malacca, creating strategic competition in the Indian Ocean.

India U-20 To Face Uzbekistan In AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers

India U-20 To Face Uzbekistan In AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Indian Under-20 men's team has been drawn into Group B alongside Uzbekistan, Syria, and Bangladesh for the AFC U-20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, scheduled to take place in Tashkent from August 25 to September 6.

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen Advance At Thailand Open

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen Advance At Thailand Open

Rediff.com13 May 2026

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and Kidambi Srikanth secured victories in their respective singles matches at the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament, while other Indian players experienced mixed results.

India's U-18 Hockey Teams Gear Up For Asia Cup

India's U-18 Hockey Teams Gear Up For Asia Cup

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's Under-18 boys and girls hockey teams, mentored by Sardar Singh and Rani Rampal, are set to compete in the Asia Cup in Kakamigahara, Japan, after intensive training and exposure matches.

Srikanth And Sindhu Progress At Thailand Open

Srikanth And Sindhu Progress At Thailand Open

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Kidambi Srikanth and PV Sindhu progressed to the men's and women's singles second round with straight game wins in a mixed day for India at the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament.

RBI Revives Plan for Polymer Banknotes to Boost Durability, Cut Costs

RBI Revives Plan for Polymer Banknotes to Boost Durability, Cut Costs

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to introduce polymer banknotes to address the rising demand for currency, improve durability, and reduce production costs, with a pilot project expected soon.

Court Rejects Bail For Accused In Zubeen Garg Death

Court Rejects Bail For Accused In Zubeen Garg Death

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A special court in Assam has rejected the bail petition of Shyamkanu Mahanta, the prime accused in the death of singer Zubeen Garg, citing a risk of him fleeing the country.

Air India, IndiGo cut flights amid surge in fuel costs, lower demand

Air India, IndiGo cut flights amid surge in fuel costs, lower demand

Rediff.com3 days ago

Air India, IndiGo, and Air India Express are temporarily reducing their domestic flights due to surging jet fuel prices and lower travel demand. The airlines are cutting flights by 10 to 22 per cent in the coming months.

Gukesh admits critics are right: 'I've been way below'

Gukesh admits critics are right: 'I've been way below'

Rediff.com5 days ago

Reigning world champion D Gukesh is not ruffled by the barrage of criticism that has come his way in the past 18 months as the young Indian Grandmaster believes all of it is justified given his underwhelming form.

PV Sindhu And Lakshya Sen Advance At Thailand Open

PV Sindhu And Lakshya Sen Advance At Thailand Open

Rediff.com13 May 2026

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and Kidambi Srikanth progressed to the singles second round with straight-game wins on a mixed day for India at the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament.