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Nations like China CANNOT be contained: PM

Nations like China CANNOT be contained: PM

Rediff.com24 Mar 2012

Observing that large and dynamic countries like China cannot be contained, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said India aims to have cooperative ties with both Washington and Beijing.

Mahindra to ride Ssangyong into premium segment

Mahindra to ride Ssangyong into premium segment

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

Mahindra & Mahindra, India's largest utility vehicle maker, is planning to foray into the premium car segment by bringing out a product from the Ssangyong stable.

India inks civil nuclear deal with South Korea

India inks civil nuclear deal with South Korea

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

India on Monday signed a civil nuclear cooperation deal with South Korea, allowing a framework for Korean companies to participate in atomic power plant projects in the country.

Mickelson outplays Woods to win Pebble Beach title

Mickelson outplays Woods to win Pebble Beach title

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Phil Mickelson totally upstaged playing partner Tiger Woods while charging past overnight leader Charlie Wi to win the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in spectacular fashion by two shots on Sunday.

Lee, Johnson, Wi set Pebble Beach pace

Lee, Johnson, Wi set Pebble Beach pace

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

New Zealander Danny Lee recorded two eagles in near-perfect scoring conditions to soar into a tie for the first-round lead at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am on Thursday as Tiger Woods made an encouraging start.

About 2,000 acres sufficient to start work for Posco plant: Govt

About 2,000 acres sufficient to start work for Posco plant: Govt

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

"The state government has so far acquired over 2000 acre of land for Posco steel plant. The company could easily start its work over the acquired land," Chief Secretary B K Patnaik told reporters.

Djokovic withdraws from ATP Player Council polls

Djokovic withdraws from ATP Player Council polls

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

The Serb set up the breakaway PTPA on the eve of the US Open in September and resigned as head of the player council but last month he confirmed that he had been nominated by his fellow professionals for the current elections which he accepted.

Bajaj brings Chetak back as all-electric 2-wheeler

Bajaj brings Chetak back as all-electric 2-wheeler

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

In doing so, Bajaj has become the first internal combustion engine two-wheeler company to launch an all-electric two-wheeler in India.

Environment under attack: Why India will pay dearly

Environment under attack: Why India will pay dearly

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Posco was cleared because it is India's largest FDI project and the South Korean government lobbied for it. Such things don't happen in democracies which respect the rule of law, says Praful Bidwai.

Bharat, biggest opener ever for Salman

Bharat, biggest opener ever for Salman

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Bharat is the biggest opener of the year from Bollywood.

Posco gets a conditional green clearance

Posco gets a conditional green clearance

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

After putting the project on hold last year, Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh on Monday granted conditional clearance for South Korean major Posco's $12 billion steel mill project in Orissa.

Rupee fall: LG to hike prices of home appliances

Rupee fall: LG to hike prices of home appliances

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

South Korean consumer goods major LG Electronics on Monday said it would increase prices of its home appliances by 3 to 5 per cent due to the fall in rupee.

Rule debate lingers after World C'ships close

Rule debate lingers after World C'ships close

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

There were tears and glory, a solitary world record and athletics firsts. There was even a Daegu curse. But for most, the story of the 13th world athletics championships will be disqualifications. Drama, of one kind or another, was ever-present against a backdrop of velvet mountains draped in mist.

Sports Shorts: North, South Korea agree to pursue joint 2032 Games bid

Sports Shorts: North, South Korea agree to pursue joint 2032 Games bid

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

The two Koreas have agreed to pursue a bid to co-host the 2032 Olympic Games, they said in a joint statement on Wednesday following a summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in.

Choi stands tall in strong Sherwood winds

Choi stands tall in strong Sherwood winds

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

South Korean KJ Choi, who regularly practises in strong winds at his US base in Dallas, was seemingly unflappable in 35 miles per hour (56 km/h) gusts during Thursday's first round at the Chevron World Challenge.

How India has fared in its fight against COVID-19

How India has fared in its fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com19 May 2020

For the first seven days, India's trajectory was close to that of the US and the UK, but the implementation of the lockdown from Day 8 seems to have helped us control the spread significantly despite our larger population.

North Korea threatens to cancel Trump summit

North Korea threatens to cancel Trump summit

Rediff.com16 May 2018

Pyongyang cited the ongoing military exercise between the US and South Korea as a reason behind the move.

Amandeep settles for Asian boxing silver

Amandeep settles for Asian boxing silver

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

India finished the Championships with one silver and two bronze medals. 2010 Commonwealth champion Paramjeet Samota (91kg) and 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games gold medallist Balwinder Beniwal (64kg) had to settle for bronze medals each after losing in the semi-finals.

Fall in line or face action, North Korea told

Fall in line or face action, North Korea told

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

Days after North Korea attacked the Yeonpyeong islands resulting in the loss of South Korean lives, Foreign Ministers of the three countries met in Washington and alleged that the "provocative and belligerent" behaviour of Pyongyang threatens peace and stability in Asia.

Samsung Galaxy S III: First Impressions

Samsung Galaxy S III: First Impressions

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

Love at first sight? Here's what it feels like spending some time with Samsung Galaxy S III.

Biden, Harris named TIME '2020 Person of the Year'

Biden, Harris named TIME '2020 Person of the Year'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The publication named the Democratic leaders for its annual prestigious honour, choosing them over other finalists -- Frontline Health Care Workers and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr Anthony Fauci, the Movement for Racial Justice and US President Donald Trump.

Imitiaz Ali turns creative producer for Korean remake

Imitiaz Ali turns creative producer for Korean remake

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

Choreographer Bosco of the Bosco-Caesar duo debuts as the director for the film

SAIL, Posco likely to have equal stake in JV

SAIL, Posco likely to have equal stake in JV

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

An equal joint venture agreement between state-run SAIL and South Korean major Posco is likely to be inked during Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma's proposed visit to Korea starting November 5.

Klopp, Son pick up monthly Premier League awards

Klopp, Son pick up monthly Premier League awards

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Liverpool's Juergen Klopp has been named Premier League manager of the month after leading the club to three consecutive wins in September, the first time the German has won the award.

Former Korea keeper confesses to match-fixing

Former Korea keeper confesses to match-fixing

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

A former South Korean national team goalkeeper has confessed to his involvement in fixing soccer matches in the growing K-League corruption scandal, according to local media.

Ban Ki-moon elected for second term as UN chief

Ban Ki-moon elected for second term as UN chief

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

The 192-nation United Nations General Assembly has voted unanimously to elect Ban Ki-moon for a second five-year term as the global body's secretary-general.

UNSC backs Ban for another term as UN chief

UNSC backs Ban for another term as UN chief

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

The powerful United Nations Security Council on riday approved a second five-year term for Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, ahead of the voting by the 192-member General Assembly next week.

US backs UN chief Ban Ki Moon for second term

US backs UN chief Ban Ki Moon for second term

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday declared America's support to Ban Ki Moon's bid for a second term as the United Nations general secretary for the critical role the world body played under his leadership in responding to global challenges. The US support comes a day after the South Korean announced his willingness for a second term."President Obama welcomes United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon's announcement that he will run for a second term," US said.

M&M's rehabilitation plans approved

M&M's rehabilitation plans approved

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

Homegrown auto major Mahindra & Mahindra today said creditors and shareholders of SsangYong Motor Co (SMC) have given a final approval to a rehabilitation plan, thus paving way for its $ 463 million acquisition of 70 per cent stake in the ailing South Korean firm.

2nd Samsung Galaxy phone catches fire in a plane, this time in India

2nd Samsung Galaxy phone catches fire in a plane, this time in India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

The case was reported inside an aircraft at the time of landing at Chennai airport

Tennis Round-up: Haase stuns Zverev in Cincinnati, Djokovic advances

Tennis Round-up: Haase stuns Zverev in Cincinnati, Djokovic advances

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

World No 55 Haase improved to a 2-2 career record against Zverev, including victories in their last two meetings.

Posco project: Orissa to resume land acquisition

Posco project: Orissa to resume land acquisition

Rediff.com3 May 2011

The land acquisition work will start in a peaceful manner," Steel and Mines Minister Raghunath Mohanty told reporters adding the land acquisition work had been halted for nine months due to a 'stop work' order from the Ministry of Environment and Forest.

Jairam Ramesh's green activism stalls projects

Jairam Ramesh's green activism stalls projects

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

The Environment and Forests Ministry was in news throughout 2010 -- be it for Vedanta Resources, Posco and Lavasa -- or for Jairam Ramesh's aggressive green activism.

Sindhu sails into quarter-finals with another easy win

Sindhu sails into quarter-finals with another easy win

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

The Rio Games silver winner easily notched up a 21-14, 21-15 win over unseeded Japanese Aya Ohori in the second round match that lasted just 40 minutes.

Jairam grants approval to Orissa for Posco project

Jairam grants approval to Orissa for Posco project

Rediff.com2 May 2011

Orissa can now divert forest land for the steel project.

Injured Vlasic will defend world high jump title

Injured Vlasic will defend world high jump title

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

World high jump champion Blanka Vlasic will defend her title despite a hamstring injury which nearly forced her to pull out of the upcoming world championships in the South Korean city of Daegu.

A new SMALL car from Hyundai soon

A new SMALL car from Hyundai soon

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

This car has been codenamed H800 and is also called Hyundai HA and it will take on Tata Nano, Maruti Alto and New Maruti 800.

Green hurdle! Lavasa, JSP projects put on hold

Green hurdle! Lavasa, JSP projects put on hold

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

Pune's Lavasa Lake City has run into rough weather with the environment ministry slapping a showcause notice on Lavasa Corporation for carrying out construction activities without its approval in 25,000 hectares.

Obama pledges US support for South Korea

Obama pledges US support for South Korea

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

United States President Barack Obama spoke to his South Korean counterpart Lee Myung-bak on Wednesday, renewing Washington's 'unshakeable support' for the country in the wake of a North Korean missile attack that killed two marines. Obama told President Lee that the thoughts and prayers of the American people were with the loved ones of those who were killed or wounded in the attack.The President said North Korea must stop its provocative actions.