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Samsung bets big on laptops

Samsung bets big on laptops

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

Having earned a place for itself in the big screen (LCD TV) and small screen (cell phone) space in India, South Korean electronics firm Samsung wants to make a mark in the mid-screen (notebook and netbook PCs) segment.

Monaco hand PSG first defeat in Ligue 1

Monaco hand PSG first defeat in Ligue 1

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Monaco handed Paris St Germain their first defeat of the season in Ligue 1 when a couple of late goals earned them a 2-0 home victory on Sunday.

Formula One announces five-year deal with LG

Formula One announces five-year deal with LG

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

LG will become an official sponsor of Formula One with the company's branding to be visible on the international broadcast feed, timekeeping systems and graphics. LG will also acquire marketing rights as the sport's official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor.

Trump suggests demilitarised zone in South Korea as venue for talks with Kim

Trump suggests demilitarised zone in South Korea as venue for talks with Kim

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

White House officials have been discussing sites as far-flung as Singapore and Mongolia for the planned meeting between Trump and Kim.

Salman's Bharat crosses Rs 100 crore mark

Salman's Bharat crosses Rs 100 crore mark

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Given that there are no major releases slotted for the coming weeks, Bharat should have a clear run.

Shock as Sindhu's coach resigns for personal reasons

Shock as Sindhu's coach resigns for personal reasons

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Kim had developed a good rapport with Sindhu, who time and again acknowledged the Korean's role in her success.

Posco given 'green' light, with riders

Posco given 'green' light, with riders

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

The company has obtained the stage-I forest clearance from the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests. Subject to fulfilment of the stage-I conditions in terms of mitigation measures, steps will be taken for the next stage of approval, said official sources.

Minister says Posco moving; company denies

Minister says Posco moving; company denies

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

In the present framework, he said the ministry will talk to states to expedite the process of granting iron ore leases to ArcelorMittal and South Korean steel giant Posco.

How will AUKUS pact impact India?

How will AUKUS pact impact India?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The agreement would divert China's attention and keep them busy in the Pacific theatre, probably resulting in a reduction in threat perception in our area of interest in the Indian Ocean, notes Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

PIX: Tiger leads from front as US win Presidents Cup

PIX: Tiger leads from front as US win Presidents Cup

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

United States captain Tiger Woods led from the front as the Americans dominated the Sunday singles to overhaul the Internationals at Royal Melbourne and claim an eighth successive Presidents Cup. Woods clinched a record 27th win in the event with a 3&2 victory over Abraham Ancer to fire up his team and then beamed from the sidelines as they landed crushing early blows before sealing the event with a match to spare.

Berbatov sinks Seoul in Man Utd's comeback win

Berbatov sinks Seoul in Man Utd's comeback win

Rediff.com25 Jul 2009

Manchester United fought back twice to beat FC Seoul 3-2 in the South Korean capital on Friday, Dimitar Berbatov scoring the winner to maintain United's unbeaten record on their pre-season tour of Asia.

Posco to pay more to displaced persons

Posco to pay more to displaced persons

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

The South Korean steel major Posco, proposing a 12 million tonne greenfield steel plant near Paradip in Orissa, will announce an additional package for the project displaced families after the Supreme Court clears its forest diversion proposal. "Posco will announce an additional package for the families to be displaced after Supreme Court clears the forest diversion proposal," said Priyabrata Patnaik, the nodal officer, Posco India project.

Airtel starts 4G trial in Mumbai; partners Flipkart, Samsung

Airtel starts 4G trial in Mumbai; partners Flipkart, Samsung

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Airtel starts 4G trial in Mumbai; partners Flipkart, Samsung.

SanDisk rejects Samsung's hostile takeover bid

SanDisk rejects Samsung's hostile takeover bid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2008

The world's largest supplier of flash storage card products SanDisk, has rejected a hostile takeover bid from South Korean major Samsung Electronics proposing to purchase the US major's shares for $26 each in cash.

Trump sends letter to North Korea's Kim

Trump sends letter to North Korea's Kim

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

The letter comes as the two sides negotiate details of a second meeting between the two leaders. It was flown to Pyongyang and delivered by hand, the CNN reported, quoting a source familiar with the ongoing talks between Washington and Pyongyang on denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula.

Indian sailors get bail, but can't leave S Korea

Indian sailors get bail, but can't leave S Korea

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

A South Korean court on Friday granted bail to the two Indian sailors jailed in South Korea in December for their role in the country's worst oil spill. "They have been given bail but they cannot come to India now," National Union of Seafarers of India general secretary Abdulgani Y Serang said. Their bail is conditional and the matter is pending with the Supreme Court in Seoul, Serang said, adding that the legal proceedings might take some time.

Cannes Nominees 2009, Vol 2

Cannes Nominees 2009, Vol 2

Rediff.com21 May 2009

We have already covered the first ten nominees, and here are the rest.

Off the beaten path in Southeast Asia

Off the beaten path in Southeast Asia

Rediff.com11 May 2009

Throughout Southeast Asia, it is easy to find viable alternatives to the wonderful but overcrowded destinations to which throngs of travelers typically flock.

Review: Aishwarya's Jazbaa has little to cheer about

Review: Aishwarya's Jazbaa has little to cheer about

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

A mostly watchable thriller, Jazbaa is marred by its director Sanjay Gupta's penchant for excesses, feels Sukanya Verma.

All about Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic

All about Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

Novak Djokovic endured a fierce challenge to his Melbourne Park reign before overhauling Dominic Thiem 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday to clinch an eighth Australian Open crown and reclaim the world number one ranking. While Rafa Nadal rules Roland Garros with 12 titles, Djokovic holds sway in the title match at Rod Laver Arena having never lost a final in Melbourne Park.

Samsung's virtual assistant Bixby gets smarter

Samsung's virtual assistant Bixby gets smarter

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Can Bixby 2.0 take on Siri and Alexa?

PICS: Vardy treble as Leicester whip Manchester City

PICS: Vardy treble as Leicester whip Manchester City

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

SC nod for Posco's Orissa steel plant

SC nod for Posco's Orissa steel plant

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

The Supreme Court on Friday cleared South Korean steel major Posco's plans to set up a Rs 51,000 crore (Rs 510 billion) mega steel plant and captive minor port in Paradeep, Orissa.A special environmental bench headed by Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan allowed Posco India Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Korea-based Posco, to go ahead with the project, for which an agreement was signed with Orissa government on June 22, 2005.

Kia Sonet: Made in India, made for the world

Kia Sonet: Made in India, made for the world

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

The compact segment where Sonet will be launched is crowded with the Maruti Vitara and Brezza, which top the sales' list, and a bevy of models from Mahindra & Mahindra apart from Hyundai's offering. But volumes in this are slightly higher than those in the mid-segment, making it attractive, says Surajeet Das Gupta.

EPL PIX: Spurs go top, Chelsea keep pace, United move above City

EPL PIX: Spurs go top, Chelsea keep pace, United move above City

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

Chelsea's third successive league win lifted them level on 18 points with Leicester City but are top thanks to a better goal difference. Leicester face Liverpool on Sunday.

Sarita gets back the bronze medal she refused

Sarita gets back the bronze medal she refused

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Putting an end to the status of the bronze medal won by Indian woman boxer L Sarita Devi, the Olympic Council of Asia on Thursday re-instated her medal in the 60kg category after a hearing with the India's Asian Games contingent officials in Incheon.

Fashion on show at Winter Olympics!

Fashion on show at Winter Olympics!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Furry hats, thick puffer coats and neck warmers are a necessity, but can be stylish too.

Tottenham joy at City win overshadowed by Kane injury

Tottenham joy at City win overshadowed by Kane injury

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Kane rolled his ankle painfully just before the hour mark after a hefty tackle on City defender Fabian Delph.

Mittal to spend Rs 1,200 cr on Orissa rehab

Mittal to spend Rs 1,200 cr on Orissa rehab

Rediff.com3 May 2008

ArcelorMittal's Orissa R&R package is significant because South Korean steel major Posco, which had signed an MoU with the state government to establish a 12 million tonne plant at Paradip 18 months before the Mittals came up with their Orissa proposal, is yet to finalise its R&R package. Meanwhile, ArcelorMittal has presented its R&R plan to the Keonjhar district administration. It plans to spend the earmarked amount over a period of more than five years.

Ten-man Belgium end Korea's hopes with 1-0 win

Ten-man Belgium end Korea's hopes with 1-0 win

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Belgium strolled into the World Cup last 16 on Thursday after Jan Vertonghen's late goal gave them a 1-0 win over a South Korean side unable to take advantage of a 45-minute numerical advantage and who exit the tournament.

Land sale: Posco may talk to villagers

Land sale: Posco may talk to villagers

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

The South Korean steel major Posco, facing stiff opposition from the local people for acquisition of land for its 12-million-tonne steel project in Orissa, may have to directly negotiate with the project affected villagers.

Rizvi college prays for Minal Panchal

Rizvi college prays for Minal Panchal

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

Minal had completed her undergraduate degree from Rizvi College of Architecture Mumbai in 1998.

Ronaldo, Rooney steer Man United to victory

Ronaldo, Rooney steer Man United to victory

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

Goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney gave Manchester United a 2-0 win at AS Roma in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. In the other match of the night, Barcelona struck early through teenager Bojan Krkic for a 1-0 win over Schalke 04.

4 senior Posco officials taken hostage

4 senior Posco officials taken hostage

Rediff.com13 Oct 2007

This is the third incident in the last three days when activists took at least 13 Posco officials into captivity when they tried to enter the proposed steel plant area

Japanese 'Peace Boat' arrives in Kochi

Japanese 'Peace Boat' arrives in Kochi

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

'Peace Boat' is a Japan-based international organisation that travels around the world on the 30,000 ton ship. This is the ship's 59th 'Around the World Voyage.' It has been calling at Kochi since the past five years.

Tension at Posco site as villagers up the ante

Tension at Posco site as villagers up the ante

Rediff.com12 Apr 2007

It could be Nandigram all over again. Tension gripped the three panchayats near Paradip in Orissa on Wednesday

Why are Korean women destroying their makeup?

Why are Korean women destroying their makeup?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Apart from debunking beauty standards, Escape The Corset also aims to raise awareness on gender equality.

Tonga's flag bearer goes shirtless again at Winter Olympics

Tonga's flag bearer goes shirtless again at Winter Olympics

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

When the North Korean athletes took over, it became a more austere affair.

Blake advances to quarter-finals

Blake advances to quarter-finals

Rediff.com18 Jul 2008

Top seed James Blake overcame a patchy service game to defeat South Korean qualifier Woong-Sun Jun 6-3, 7-5 and reach the quarter-finals of the Indianapolis Tennis Championships on Thursday. Blake, ranked eighth in the world, made just 49 percent of his first serves but converted three of nine break points to defeat the 293rd-ranked Jun in 71 minutes.

Hyundai to produce 6 lakh cars in 2008

Hyundai to produce 6 lakh cars in 2008

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

The plant will double the company's production capacity to 6 lakh cars per annum and strengthen its Indian operations as a global manufacturing hub for Hyundai's small cars. The second plant, which has been developed adjacent to the first plant, was inaugurated on Saturday by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi.