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All England: Sindhu, Sen and Srikanth begin India's quest for elusive title

All England: Sindhu, Sen and Srikanth begin India's quest for elusive title

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

The top Indian players, including Sindhu, Saina Nehwal and Srikanth have failed to lift the prestigious trophy

Delhi Open: Somdev storms into semis as Ankita goes down fighting

Delhi Open: Somdev storms into semis as Ankita goes down fighting

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Somdev Devvarman reached the singles semi-final of the Delhi Open after Ze Zhang retired mid-way due to a shoulder injury even as Ankita Raina waged a brave fight before bowing out of the women's ITF event on Friday.

Why Mirabai Chanu is a big medal contender for Tokyo Olympics

Why Mirabai Chanu is a big medal contender for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Mirabai Chanu's medal hopes swell after North Korea's withdrawal from Olympics

Beijing marks 100 days to Winter Olympics amid COVID, rights concerns

Beijing marks 100 days to Winter Olympics amid COVID, rights concerns

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

With 100 days until the start of the Winter Olympics, Beijing is promising a "simple and safe" 2022 Games - although preparations are anything but simple as China readies to host thousands of athletes and personnel as it battles COVID-19 flare-ups.

Asian Games Tennis: Raina settles for bronze, Bopanna-Sharan in final

Asian Games Tennis: Raina settles for bronze, Bopanna-Sharan in final

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan used all their experience to bounce back and enter the men's doubles final of the Asian Games, in Palembang, on Thursday.

Paralympics: Avani adds 50m Rifle bronze to 10m Air Rifle gold

Paralympics: Avani adds 50m Rifle bronze to 10m Air Rifle gold

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

With this, India now has 12 medals and the fourth bronze at the 2020 Paralympics.

How India Can Thwart China-Pakistan Nexus

How India Can Thwart China-Pakistan Nexus

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

A weaker Russia, a sobered China at a time when Xi Jinping is manoeuvring to protect his third term prospects, a reunited West, a chaotic Pakistan. This is a perfect set of strategic circumstances. It is for India now to consummate this historic opportunity, argues Shekhar Gupta.

Chinese envoy tells scribe to 'shut up' over wrong Indian map

Chinese envoy tells scribe to 'shut up' over wrong Indian map

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

Chinese Ambassador Zhang Yan on Thursday got into a spat with a journalist over a wrong territorial map of India, during which he yelled "shut up" at the scribe.

China withdraws request for discussion on Kashmir at UN

China withdraws request for discussion on Kashmir at UN

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The matter was expected to be discussed in the Security Council Consultations Room under "other matters" during closed consultations Tuesday afternoon.

Amid pandemic and protest, Olympics return to a changed China

Amid pandemic and protest, Olympics return to a changed China

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Winter Olympics will be staged by a country that has grown far wealthier, more powerful

All-England: Sindhu cruises into second round; Srikanth exits

All-England: Sindhu cruises into second round; Srikanth exits

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

The sixth seed and world No. 6 Indian needed 42 minutes to get the better of Beiwin Zhang of the United States, ranked eight places below her, 21-14, 21-17.

Badminton Worlds: Srikanth, Sen enter semis, Sindhu exits

Badminton Worlds: Srikanth, Sen enter semis, Sindhu exits

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Defending champion PV Sindhu suffered a straight-game defeat to Tai Tzu Ying while Srikanth assured himself of a medal.

Tennis: Bopanna-Shapovalov in Miami Open quarters

Tennis: Bopanna-Shapovalov in Miami Open quarters

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

British No 1 Cameron Norrie overcame a slow start to beat Frenchman Hugo Gaston 6-3, 7-5.

Should've voted to stop war: Ukraine to India, China

Should've voted to stop war: Ukraine to India, China

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

"I am saddened, however, that there is a small, handful of members that seem to be still tolerating the war," Sergiy Kyslytsya said after the Security Council voted on the United States-led draft resolution.

Sindhu's bronze big achievement for me, says coach

Sindhu's bronze big achievement for me, says coach

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

'It is the first time that India badminton player has won two Olympic medals in badminton, so it is a great achievement not only for Sindhu but also a big moment for my teaching life.'

US Open PIX: Tomljanovic ends the great Serena's run

US Open PIX: Tomljanovic ends the great Serena's run

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

A summary of Friday's action at the US Open.

Shanghai Masters: Coric stuns Federer, faces Djokovic in final

Shanghai Masters: Coric stuns Federer, faces Djokovic in final

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

Coric was quick out of the blocks at the Qi Zhong Stadium as he broke in the opening game against the top seed and only lost five points on serve to clinch the first set in 34 minutes.

2022 Asian Games mascot unveiled in digital ceremony

2022 Asian Games mascot unveiled in digital ceremony

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

The Mascots -- Congcong, Lianlian and Chenchen --, which reflect the internet prowess of Hangzhou city and Zhejiang province, were unveiled at a digital ceremony in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic that has brought the whole world to a stand still.

Jack Ma steps down as chairman of Alibaba group

Jack Ma steps down as chairman of Alibaba group

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

With 6.44 per cent of shares in his bracket, Jack will continue to exert his influence on China's biggest e-commerce company through his lifetime membership with the Alibaba Partnership, reported CNN.

Paddler Bhavinaben wins historic silver at Tokyo Paralympics

Paddler Bhavinaben wins historic silver at Tokyo Paralympics

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Bhavinaben Patel became only the second Indian woman to win a medal at the Paralympics after she claimed a historic silver following a 0-3 loss to world number one Chinese paddler Ying Zhou in the women's singles table tennis class 4 final at the Tokyo Games on Sunday.

Ties on upward trajectory after Xi, Modi visits, says top Chinese leader

Ties on upward trajectory after Xi, Modi visits, says top Chinese leader

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

Sino-India ties have been taken on an upward trajectory by the recent visits of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, top Chinese leader Zhang Dejiang said on Sunday.

Ukraine Crisis: What Will China Do?

Ukraine Crisis: What Will China Do?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Beijing will be intently watching Washington's response for any hint of weakness. Xi Jinping, who feels China has a limited window of strategic opportunity, will be emboldened to take additional initiatives in the Indo-Pacific and specifically against India and Taiwan, warns Jayadeva Ranade, the former senior RA&W officer and China expert.

World Tour Finals: Sindhu handed tough draw

World Tour Finals: Sindhu handed tough draw

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Sindhu, who had finished runners-up at the last edition in Dubai, will have a tough task at hand as she has been clubbed with defending champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan, World No 1 Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei and USAs' Beiwen Zhang in Group A.

Soon, hydrogen produced from corn will fuel cars

Soon, hydrogen produced from corn will fuel cars

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Husks and stalks of corn plants are used to create the fuel.

Aamir takes Dangal to China

Aamir takes Dangal to China

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

The actor was accompanied by the film's director Nitesh Tiwari.

Tokyo Olympics would be cancelled if not held in 2021: IOC chief Bach

Tokyo Olympics would be cancelled if not held in 2021: IOC chief Bach

Rediff.com21 May 2020

International Olympic Committee (IOC) chief Thomas Bach says the Tokyo Games would have to be scrapped if the event cannot be held next year due to the COVID-19 crisis. In March, the IOC and Japanese government took the unprecedented decision to delay the Games, which had been due to start in July, for a year due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.

These iPhone images will put your photos to shame!

These iPhone images will put your photos to shame!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Mind blowing winning snaps from the annual iPhone Photo Awards have been revealed -- and it's hard to believe they were taken on a mobile. The competition only allows photos taken with an iPhone or iPad. This year's Grand Prize Winner and Photographer of the Year Award went to Dimpy Bhalotia, a street photographer from the United Kingdom, who used an iPhone X to capture her image, "Flying Boys," taken in Banaras, India. In a press release, the photo is described as follows: "Three boys take flight from a wall into the Ganges River, their expressive limbs filling the sky with both tension and exuberance." Check out the winners below.

PHOTOS: Simon knocks out Wawrinka in Shanghai; Djokovic, Murray advance

PHOTOS: Simon knocks out Wawrinka in Shanghai; Djokovic, Murray advance

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

US Open champion Stan Wawrinka was knocked out of the Shanghai Open after a third round defeat, while Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray moved into the quarters.

Bo Xilai's successor elected to head China's parliament

Bo Xilai's successor elected to head China's parliament

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Senior Chinese Communist Party leader Zhang Dejiang, who replaced disgraced Bo Xilai as the party chief of Chongqing, was on Thursday elected as chairman of the country's Parliament.

China Open badminton: Saina, Sindhu, Prannoy advance to second round

China Open badminton: Saina, Sindhu, Prannoy advance to second round

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

While Saina made short work of USA's Beiwan Zhang, second seed Sindhu had to dig deep to get the better of Japanese Sayaka Sato.

Chen Yufei upsets Tai Tzu for women's badminton gold

Chen Yufei upsets Tai Tzu for women's badminton gold

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Kevin Cordon's fairytale run in the Tokyo Olympics men's singles came to an end on Sunday when the Guatemalan was knocked out 21-18, 21-11 by world number two Viktor Axelsen of Denmark.

Beijing deploys chopper with ships to patrol S China Sea

Beijing deploys chopper with ships to patrol S China Sea

Rediff.com10 Mar 2013

China for the first time deployed a marine surveillance unit with a helicopter to carry out patrolling and observation missions near the contested islands in the South China Sea.

Tokyo Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Sunday, July 25

Tokyo Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Sunday, July 25

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

A summary of Indian athletes' showing atthe Olympic Games in Tokyo on Sunday.

Asia urges green light for headscarves

Asia urges green light for headscarves

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Asian soccer's acting president has urged the sport's rule-makers to change the laws to permit women to wear a headscarf in official matches.

Shooter Lekhara first Indian woman to win gold at Paralympics

Shooter Lekhara first Indian woman to win gold at Paralympics

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Shooter Avani Lekhara scripted history on Monday as she became the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Paralympics, firing her way to the top of the podium in the R-2 women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event in Tokyo.

On territorial sovereignty, China WILL respond forcefully

On territorial sovereignty, China WILL respond forcefully

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

Hardening its stand on the dispute with Japan over the islands in East China Sea, China has said it will take "forceful" measures in response to any move that challenges the country's sovereignty. "We want to live in friendship with all countries including Japan, but we have to uphold our principles and bottom line," Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Zhijun told the media.

Paralympics: Bhavinaben enters TT semis, assured bronze

Paralympics: Bhavinaben enters TT semis, assured bronze

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Bhavinaben Patel scripted history on Friday, becoming the first Indian table tennis player to secure a medal in the Paralympics after entering the semi-finals with a stunning straight-game win over world No. 5 Borislava Peric Rankovic of Serbia in the women's singles Class 4 event, in Tokyo. The 34-year-old won her quarter-final 11-5, 11-6, 11-7 in 18 minutes.

US Open PIX: Serena sizzles; Thiem, Tsitsipas stunned

US Open PIX: Serena sizzles; Thiem, Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Images from Day 1 of the 2022 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, in Flushing Meadows, New York, on Monday.

China, India should work to deepen mutual trust: Envoy

China, India should work to deepen mutual trust: Envoy

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

Outgoing Chinese Ambassador Zhang Yan has said China and India face similar challenges and have every reason to work together to deepen "mutual trust, promote friendship and expand cooperation."

China-backed Pak bid to raise Kashmir at UN fails yet again

China-backed Pak bid to raise Kashmir at UN fails yet again

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

The attempt failed as other member countries felt Kashmir is a bilateral matter between India and Pakistan.