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Hockey: India win hearts after losing to Australia on penalties

Hockey: India win hearts after losing to Australia on penalties

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

India settled for silver after losing to Australia 3-1 (0-0) in penalty shootout in the final of Champions Trophy hockey tournament in London on Saturday. After their spectacular effort to hold World No.1 Australia at 0-0 in regular time, India missed three penalties in the shootout to go down fighting in a morale-boosting clash. SK Uthappa, vice-captain SV Sunil and Surendar Kumar missed the strokes for India.

Google Pixel to cost Rs 57K in India, bookings open on Oct 13

Google Pixel to cost Rs 57K in India, bookings open on Oct 13

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Pixel and Pixel XL will be put up for pre-order from October 13 onwards in India, and will be sold by the end of the month. They will be priced at Rs 57,000 onwards, and will be available in 32GB and 128GB versions.

India field full strength team for Azlan Shah Cup

India field full strength team for Azlan Shah Cup

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Ace midfielder Sardar Singh will lead a full strength Indian men's hockey team in the 24th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup to be held in Ipoh, Malaysia from April 5 to 12.

Looking for a sports car? Why buying Nissan GTR makes sense

Looking for a sports car? Why buying Nissan GTR makes sense

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

The GT-R is not about practicality, it's not about the gadgetry and it's also not about the lap times (there are faster cars than the GT-R). Then what is it all about?

Hockey World League: India not taking France lightly in European Tour

Hockey World League: India not taking France lightly in European Tour

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

In the FIH Hockey World League Semi-Final 2012-13, the Indian team outplayed the European team by 6-2 in which young Mandeep Singh scored two back-to-back goals. In the second season of FIH Hockey World League Semi-Final, India again met France in the semi-final round in Belgium and defeated them 3-2.

Capture of Tiger Hill: Turning point in Kargil War

Capture of Tiger Hill: Turning point in Kargil War

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Twenty years ago, over 50 days in the summer of 1999, the Indian Army fought some of the toughest battles in the annals of military history to evict the Pakistan army from Kargil. The battle to recapture Tiger Hill was a major turning point in the Operation Vijay campaign, points out Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Indian women rout Bangladesh in WT20 opener

Indian women rout Bangladesh in WT20 opener

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

India produced a clinical performance to thrash Bangladesh by 72 runs in the opening league fixture of the ICC Women's World T20, in Bengaluru, on Tuesday.

Soon, F1 fans may race virtually with real drivers in live races

Soon, F1 fans may race virtually with real drivers in live races

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Liberty Media, the US firm that completed a takeover of the sport in January, immediately identified digital as an area ripe for development as it seeks to tap lucrative new revenue streams and give fans more of an experience.

India hockey coach gets realistic about team's chances at Rio Games

India hockey coach gets realistic about team's chances at Rio Games

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

'The level we played in Champions Trophy will not be enough for the Olympics if we are vying for a medal'

Will HTC be the first Android giant to fall?

Will HTC be the first Android giant to fall?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

After posting a net loss of $265 million and with more loses being predicted for the next quarter, things are definitely not looking good for HTC Mobiles, says Siddhy Shetty

ASUS Zephyrus: The world's thinnest gaming notebook is coming to India

ASUS Zephyrus: The world's thinnest gaming notebook is coming to India

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

And here's 6 things you need to know about it.

Galaxy S7 edge: A great all-round performerr

Galaxy S7 edge: A great all-round performerr

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

At Rs 56,900, the Samsung handset sets the benchmark for Android phones.

The courage of Captain Haneef, Vir Chakra, martyr at 25

The courage of Captain Haneef, Vir Chakra, martyr at 25

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

'Captain Haneef-ud-din, pulling his sinewy body forward, crawled, rifle in hand, in the snow on 6 June 1999. He died on this craggy mountainside exactly two years after he had passed out of the IMA...'

Gold Coast Diary: Bolt happy to spur on others by his example

Gold Coast Diary: Bolt happy to spur on others by his example

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

A relay gold medallist at the 2014 Commonwealths in Glasgow, the Jamaican said he was busier than ever after last year's retirement and focused, in the sporting arena at least, entirely on his nascent career as a footballer.

End of an era: Navy bids farewell to the Sea Harrier

End of an era: Navy bids farewell to the Sea Harrier

Rediff.com11 May 2016

After three decades of glorious service, the Sea Harrier jets of the Indian Air Force will fly into the sunset on Wednesday.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 with 6GB RAM?

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 with 6GB RAM?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Yes. While the Indian variant launched August 11 comes with 4GB RAM, Samsung is all charged up to release the 6GB variant in China on August 26.

Rupinder's brace helps India edge past Ireland in hockey opener

Rupinder's brace helps India edge past Ireland in hockey opener

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Rupinder Pal Singh struck twice as drag-flickers ruled the roost to help India register a fighting 3-2 win over Ireland in their opening match of the men's hockey competition at the Olympics, in Rio de Janeiro, on Saturday.

How Maruti, Tata Motors & Skoda plan to woo Next Gen buyers

How Maruti, Tata Motors & Skoda plan to woo Next Gen buyers

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

With swanky showrooms and VR-enabled sales platforms Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Skoda bet on shine and gloss,and place their faith in experiential branding.

SS Mundra assumes office as RBI Deputy Governor

SS Mundra assumes office as RBI Deputy Governor

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Mundra fills the vacancy created by the retirement of KC Chakrabarty in April, two months before his five-year tenure was come to an end.

Azlan Shah: India beat Korea in thriller to win bronze

Azlan Shah: India beat Korea in thriller to win bronze

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

India produced a spirited performance to beat Korea 4-1 in the penalty shoot-out after both the teams were locked at 2-2.

Galaxy S6 is not pathbreaking but you can hold it with elan

Galaxy S6 is not pathbreaking but you can hold it with elan

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Samsung's flagships never skimp on top-end hardware and this S6 no different.

Hockey World League (HWL) Final: Lacklustre India lose 0-3 to Argentina in opener

Hockey World League (HWL) Final: Lacklustre India lose 0-3 to Argentina in opener

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

India dished out a lackluster performance to go down 0-3 to Argentina in the opening match of the Hockey World League (HWL) Final in front of a packed Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium in Raipur on Friday.

The Billionaire Club: How to blow up a crore on gadgets

The Billionaire Club: How to blow up a crore on gadgets

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Now that you've ticked off that island, private jet and French cottage, how about splurging on technology? Abhik Sen lists some of the finest gadgets money can buy for your home and office

We want to become visa independent: Vishal Sikka

We want to become visa independent: Vishal Sikka

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Infosys' chief executive officer and managing director Vishal Sikka says despite a healthy guidance, he can't say if this would be 'industry leading'.

Hockey India League: Ranchi hold Waveriders

Hockey India League: Ranchi hold Waveriders

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

A spirited Ranchi Rays overcame a two-goal deficit to hold defending champions Delhi Waveriders to a 2-2 draw in a league match of the third Hero Hockey India League (HIL) in Ranchi.

Is Redmi Note 3 better than Lenovo K4 Note?

Is Redmi Note 3 better than Lenovo K4 Note?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

By comparing seven important features of both the smartphones, Mohnish Borah finds out that the new Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 has some serious features to give Lenovo K4 Note a stiff competition in the Rs 12,000 price range.

Men's Hockey: Late strike helps Canada hold India

Men's Hockey: Late strike helps Canada hold India

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

A nervy India squandered a one-goal advantage as they allowed Canada to stage a fightback with a late strike and earn a 2-2 draw in their final men's hockey pool game of the Rio Olympics Games.

India settle for a draw against Spain at World Cup

India settle for a draw against Spain at World Cup

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

India finally managed to earn their first points in the World Cup Hockey as they held Spain to a 1-1 draw as custodian PR Sreejesh effected at least four brilliant saves.

Something to cheer about...India among top 5 fittest teams in hockey

Something to cheer about...India among top 5 fittest teams in hockey

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Fitness is key to any team's success in fast-paced modern-day hockey and the Indian men's national team can be rated among the top five.

Now, you can go to Ramgad and talk to Gabbar Singh!

Now, you can go to Ramgad and talk to Gabbar Singh!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

'When Gabbar Singh says 'Kitne aadmi they,' visitors can deliver the dialogue that follows: 'Do sarkar.'' The Sholay magic might just come alive in this 3D virtual reality village.

HIL: Ranchi Rays to lock horns with Punjab Warriors in final

HIL: Ranchi Rays to lock horns with Punjab Warriors in final

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Debutants Ranchi Rays will face season's most consistent team Jaypee Punjab Warriors in the summit clash of the third Hero Hockey India League after both teams registered contrasting wins in their respective semi-finals in New Delhi.

India is having a very French moment

India is having a very French moment

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

The third Bonjour India is coming to 33 cities!

'India are not mere tourists at Hockey World League'

'India are not mere tourists at Hockey World League'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

India captain Sardar Singh asserted that they have a lot to play for in the ongoing Hockey World League Semifinals.

Indra Nooyi is world's third most powerful woman in business

Indra Nooyi is world's third most powerful woman in business

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

PepsiCo's India-born CEO Indra Nooyi has been ranked third most powerful businesswoman by Fortune, the only Indian-origin woman on the 2014 list topped by IBM Chairman and CEO Ginni Rometty and General Motors CEO Mary Barra.

With an eye on Rio, India picks depleted hockey team for Azlan Shah

With an eye on Rio, India picks depleted hockey team for Azlan Shah

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Talismanic midfielder Sardar Singh will lead an experimental 18-member India hockey team, which will be without as many as seven players including senior goalkeeper and vice-captain P R Sreejesh, in the 25th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup to be held in Ipoh, Malaysia next month.

Samsung unveils Galaxy S6 to rival iPhone6

Samsung unveils Galaxy S6 to rival iPhone6

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

The smartphones have 5.1-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED screen.

Is India ready for Samsung Galaxy S8?

Is India ready for Samsung Galaxy S8?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Ashish Narsale asks if you will be able to hold this bezel-less flagship phone on the road or juggle it in a train, like you do with other phones, or share memory-heavy 4k videos?

Hockey Champions Trophy: India beat Great Britain 2-1

Hockey Champions Trophy: India beat Great Britain 2-1

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

India's defence held its ground against desperate Great Britain as they clinched a 2-1 victory in the 36th Champions Trophy in London on Saturday. The victory puts India at the top of the league standings with four points. Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh stood his ground against a number of shots at the goal, four of them on penalty corners, as India made use of a breakaway opportunity created by right winger SV Sunil and their defenders covered the angles well to emerge victorious. Playing deep inside their own territory in the first quarter against early British raids, India scored through Mandeep Singh on their first raid by Sunil in the 17th minute.

Top 4G smartphones under Rs 20,000

Top 4G smartphones under Rs 20,000

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

While you must have seen the 'Best 4G smartphones money can buy', here's another list for those who value money and yet don't compromise on quality of smartphones they buy!

What's so revolutionary about the LG G5?

What's so revolutionary about the LG G5?

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The 2016 flagship from LG is no pushover and can give the Galaxy S7 handsets a tough fight, says Himanshu Juneja