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North, South Korea leaders hold surprise meeting

North, South Korea leaders hold surprise meeting

Rediff.com26 May 2018

The two leaders discussed the possible US-North Korea summit.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Uruguay denied by stubborn South Korea

FIFA World Cup PIX: Uruguay denied by stubborn South Korea

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group H match played between Uruguay and South Korea at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar on Thursday

Odisha villagers protesting against JSW project stop Medha Patkar

Odisha villagers protesting against JSW project stop Medha Patkar

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Patkar, talking to reporters, said that she wanted to meet the family members of Swain, but a section of locals claimed that the team of activists was there to seek feedback from them about the JSW project.

LIC's $2.7-billion IPO set to be the fifth-biggest globally in CY22

LIC's $2.7-billion IPO set to be the fifth-biggest globally in CY22

Rediff.com3 May 2022

LIC's $2.7-billion initial public offering (IPO) shall be the fifth-biggest globally in CY22. South Korean EV battery maker LG Energy Solution holds the record for the year's largest IPO at $10.8 billion, while Chinese mobile communications provider China Mobile IPO, which raised $8.6 billion, comes second. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority's (DEWA's) $6.1-billion IPO in March is currently the third biggest public offering for the year, followed by China National Offshore Oil Corporation's (CNOOC's) IPO; the firm had raised $5.1 billion by issuing shares in Mainland China after delisting from the American bourses.

Domino's, Honda join other MNCs, apologise over Kashmir posts

Domino's, Honda join other MNCs, apologise over Kashmir posts

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

These companies join the likes of other global firms Hyundai, Suzuki, Toyota, KFC, and Pizza Hut which have also apologised for social media posts by their business associates in Pakistan supporting Kashmir Solidarity Day following backlash in India and call for boycott of their products.

Olympics: South Korea told to remove banners at village

Olympics: South Korea told to remove banners at village

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Olympic quick takes - Brazil lifter Reis suspended from Games after positive drug test.

Yes, India Shone At The Oscars, But....

Yes, India Shone At The Oscars, But....

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

India is shining, although I will argue that it is a temporary acceptance until India once again makes a mega-successful film like RRR or another beautiful, moving, documentary like The Elephant Whisperers, notes Aseem Chhabra.

PUBG Mobile sheds China link to woo Indian gamers

PUBG Mobile sheds China link to woo Indian gamers

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Even though PUBG Corporation is a South Korean company with its headquarters in Seoul, Tencent Gaming, a subsidiary of Chinese investment and technology giant Tencent, holds the global franchise for the mobile version of the game.

SUVs drive Hyundai India's diesel model sales to three-year high

SUVs drive Hyundai India's diesel model sales to three-year high

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

A strong demand for diesel SUVs has bumped up the contribution of these variants to Hyundai Motor India's sales to a three-year high, a company top official told Business Standard. The local arm of the South Korean carmaker has benefitted after some leading manufacturers - including car market leader Maruti Suzuki - pulled the plug on diesel models amid tightening regulations. Hyundai has also gained from the changing travel preference -people are frequenting getaways and taking to the road a lot more than what they did before the pandemic. This trend has been fuelling overall SUV sales.

Is India's Government Too Bloated?

Is India's Government Too Bloated?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Perhaps the finance ministry or NITI Aayog could take a detailed look at what governments actually deliver and at what cost; how their services can be improved and expanded where necessary; how much money can be saved through doing things differently; and how many things the government does which it can safely leave to the private sector, argues T N Ninan.

5G: Samsung Looks Beyond Jio

5G: Samsung Looks Beyond Jio

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

With Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE excluded from participating in the 5G roll out, their absence leaves a vacuum in the market which will have to be filled by three vendors: Ericsson, Nokia and Samsung.

Reliance Jio going with Nokia, Ericsson to roll out 5G network in October

Reliance Jio going with Nokia, Ericsson to roll out 5G network in October

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Reliance Jio is close to finalising its contract with telecom gear maker Ericsson to roll out its 5G network in Mumbai and Maharashtra and Kolkata and West Bengal in the first phase of its launch in October. And it is going with Nokia for the lucrative Delhi circle, and Chennai, which includes Tamil Nadu, say sources aware of the development. This is the first time that Jio is opting for multiple vendors.

Olympic sponsor Toyota pulls out TV ads for Games

Olympic sponsor Toyota pulls out TV ads for Games

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Organisers warn participants against eating out over COVID-19 risks.

'If you are alert, then you can scream for help'

'If you are alert, then you can scream for help'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

'Being alert is the most important weapon in one's armoury when one is on her own or is venturing out in unknown territory.'

Malaysia Masters: Saina, Sindhu enter quarterfinals

Malaysia Masters: Saina, Sindhu enter quarterfinals

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

This is Saina's first win over the South Korean, who got the better of the Indian in the quarter-finals of the French Open last year.

North Korea to send athletes, cheer squad to Winter Olympics: South Korea

North Korea to send athletes, cheer squad to Winter Olympics: South Korea

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

South Korea proposed that athletes from the two Koreas march together at the Games' opening ceremony and other joint activities between the two nations during the Winter Olympics.

The BEST OTT SHOWS of 2021

The BEST OTT SHOWS of 2021

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

From South Korean treats to internationally acclaimed series to home-grown delights, here are Sukanya Verma's favourite OTT shows of 2021.

LOVE, Not HATE: BTS Tells America

LOVE, Not HATE: BTS Tells America

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'Equality begins when we open up and embrace all of our differences.'

Maruti will fight to get back to 50% market share: RC Bhargava

Maruti will fight to get back to 50% market share: RC Bhargava

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India will not "walk away" and fight to get back to 50 per cent market share in the domestic passenger vehicle segment, according to company Chairman R C Bhargava. The auto major, which is commemorating 40 years of operations, has seen its market share drop to 43.38 per cent in FY22 from a peak of 51.21 per cent in FY19. In order to get back its dominant leadership, the company plans to drive in models catering to both urban and smaller cities and rural areas.

A Beginner's Guide To K-Drama

A Beginner's Guide To K-Drama

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

It's addictive. It's entertaining. It's gorgeous. Once bitten by the K-drama bug, there's no going back.

Adani Group, Posco ink JV worth $5 billion

Adani Group, Posco ink JV worth $5 billion

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Industrialist Gautam Adani-led Adani Group has signed a pact with South Korea's Posco to explore business opportunities in sectors like steel, renewable energy among others. Both the entities have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to this effect. In a statement on Thursday, Adani Group said the investment under the MoU is estimated to be up to $5 billion.

Samsung launches Galaxy S20 with 5G, AI camera tech

Samsung launches Galaxy S20 with 5G, AI camera tech

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

The Galaxy S20 series, unveiled in San Frisco, USA, at Samsung's 'Unpacked 2020' event, also features a new, secure processor which protects against hardware-based attacks. According to the company, the new phones have significantly increased camera resolution. S20 and S20+ have a 64MP camera and the S20 Ultra has a 108MP camera.

Can you identify this actor?

Can you identify this actor?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Harami is described as a 'hard-hitting, visually striking street saga of youth crime and broken destinies, love and redemption'.

Ayodhya: Korean First Lady attends Diwali fete at Queen Heo Memorial

Ayodhya: Korean First Lady attends Diwali fete at Queen Heo Memorial

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

A large number of Koreans trace their ancestry to this legendary princess, who is known as Queen Heo Hwang-ok.

EPL: Everton beat Chelsea; Arsenal earn crucial win

EPL: Everton beat Chelsea; Arsenal earn crucial win

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Netflix buys Dhamaka for Rs 1.35 billion!

Netflix buys Dhamaka for Rs 1.35 billion!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Even Akshay Kumar's Laxmii and Varun Dhawan's Coolie No 1 were not paid as much as Kartik Aaryan's Dhamaka for their OTT rights.

Kim's cheer squad 'charm offensive'

Kim's cheer squad 'charm offensive'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

They cheer, dance and sing in perfect unison. But these are not your ordinary cheerleaders.

Trump says meeting with Kim 'likely in 3-4 weeks'

Trump says meeting with Kim 'likely in 3-4 weeks'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

South Korean President's office says Kim promised to close N Korea's nuclear test site next month.

Hyundai has been told to be more forceful in apology: Goyal

Hyundai has been told to be more forceful in apology: Goyal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

The government has asked Hyundai Motors to be more forceful in its unequivocal apology, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday on the South Korean firm's Pakistan partner's tweet on Kashmir.

Dom's Take: Endgame for PUBG

Dom's Take: Endgame for PUBG

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Dominic Xavier illustrates the depth of emotions Indian game fanatics are facing over the loss of PUBG Mobile.

SEE: Kim Jong Un makes public appearance amid death rumours

SEE: Kim Jong Un makes public appearance amid death rumours

Rediff.com2 May 2020

Yonhap news agency reported that the state media on Saturday showed the North Korean leader, who was last seen on April 11, making his first public appearance in 20 days.

When North Korean pair charmed the South...

When North Korean pair charmed the South...

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

North Korean pair Ryom Tae Ok and Kim Ju Sik ended their Olympic adventure winning over the home crowd's hearts.

Inflation to further decline, assures Sitharaman

Inflation to further decline, assures Sitharaman

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday exuded confidence that inflation would further decline and the government is on track to meet its budgetary target for deficit and said that there is no fear of stagflation in India. Replying to the debate on first batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants 2022-23 in Lok Sabha, the finance minister said inflation has come down and it is now in the tolerable band of the RBI. Inflation has been declining since April 2022 and it is declining further, she said.

North, South Korea to hold summit in Pyongyang on September 18-20

North, South Korea to hold summit in Pyongyang on September 18-20

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

The forthcoming summit would review the implementation of the inter-Korean summit agreement signed between the two countries during the first meeting in Panmunjom.

Kashmir post: From KFC to Toyota, global firms scramble for damage control

Kashmir post: From KFC to Toyota, global firms scramble for damage control

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Recently, South Korean Foreign Minister, Chung Eui-yong, dialled his Indian counterpart, S Jaishankar, in New Delhi. His government, he said, "regretted the offence caused to the people of India". A day earlier, India had summoned the South Korean ambassador to express its "strong displeasure" over "an unacceptable social media post".

North Korea agrees to shut missile site, says Moon

North Korea agrees to shut missile site, says Moon

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Kim said that his meeting with Moon would serve as a "historic chance" for the Korean people, who want to see the strengthening of inter-Korean relations.

Suzuki Motor latest to 'regret' social media posts on Kashmir

Suzuki Motor latest to 'regret' social media posts on Kashmir

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The company, whose arm Maruti Suzuki is the largest passenger vehicles maker in India, asserted that it does not align with any political or religious inclination in any part of the world.

Hyundai regrets offence caused to people of India after Kashmir tweet

Hyundai regrets offence caused to people of India after Kashmir tweet

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

The company further said once the situation was brought to its attention, it made the distributor acutely aware of the "inappropriateness of the action".

Reliance top Indian firm in World's Best Employer list

Reliance top Indian firm in World's Best Employer list

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Reliance Industries Ltd, the country's largest company by revenues, profits and market value, has topped Indian corporate in the World's Best Employers rankings 2021 published by Forbes. Reliance was placed at 52 in the overall ranking of 750 global corporates likes Phillips, Sanofi, Pfizer and Intel. Other Indian names in the top 100 rankings were ICICI Bank at 65, HDFC Bank at 77 and HCL Technologies at 90, according to the Forbes ranking.

Winter Olympics sidelights: Don't mention nukes

Winter Olympics sidelights: Don't mention nukes

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

South Koreans learn how to talk to the enemy