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PHOTOS: China ready to deploy jets on aircraft carrier

PHOTOS: China ready to deploy jets on aircraft carrier

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

China successfully landed and took off the J-15 jet from The Liaoning aircraft carrier on Sunday.

Asian Games: Sanathoi Devi, Grewal settle for bronze in Wushu

Asian Games: Sanathoi Devi, Grewal settle for bronze in Wushu

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

India's Sanathoi Devi and Narender Grewal settled for bronze in Wushu at the 17th Asian Games, in Incheon, on Tuesday.

India-China trade may touch $100 bn by 2015

India-China trade may touch $100 bn by 2015

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Trade volume between the two emerging economies shrank in 2012 as India's exports to China fell 16 per cent.

Tennis: Federer obliterates Albot to reach Basel quarter-finals

Tennis: Federer obliterates Albot to reach Basel quarter-finals

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

The 38-year-old, who has lost six games so far in the tournament, dispatched his hapless opponent in only 62 minutes winning the second-round match 6-0, 6-3.

Hockey: Germany ends Indian women's unbeaten run

Hockey: Germany ends Indian women's unbeaten run

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Indian women's hockey team lost 0-3 to Germany to slump to their first defeat in their tour to South Africa, in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Bo Xilai's wife charged with British businessman's murder

Bo Xilai's wife charged with British businessman's murder

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai's wife and a helper working in their home have been charged with poisoning a British businessman to death, a case that triggered the downfall of the ruling Communist Party of China's powerful leader and rocked the country's politics.

Djokovic is the Master of Shanghai

Djokovic is the Master of Shanghai

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

World number one Novak Djokovic continued his rich vein of form as he brushed aside French opponent Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in straight sets to clinch the Shanghai Masters title on Sunday.

China's service sector may beat manufacturing for first time

China's service sector may beat manufacturing for first time

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

In a major sign of transformation of manufacturing-dominated Chinese economy, annual output of its service sector may exceed that of the manufacturing sector for the first time ever in 2013, an expert said.

Guardiola confident Man City can overpower Liverpool

Guardiola confident Man City can overpower Liverpool

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has hailed Premier League leaders Liverpool as the best team in Europe, but said his side could take inspiration from last season's 5-0 win at the Etihad Stadium ahead of Thursday's showdown between the two.

China vows IRON FIST crackdown in Xinjiang

China vows IRON FIST crackdown in Xinjiang

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

China on Thursday pledged to deal 'separatist forces' in the restive Xinjiang province with 'iron fists', as the region observed the third anniversary of the deadly ethnic riots that claimed nearly 200 lives.

'Battle against Xinjiang militants tougher than ever'

'Battle against Xinjiang militants tougher than ever'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

The battle against militants fighting for separation of China's volatile Xinjiang province, bordering PoK and Afghanistan, is getting "tougher, fiercer and crueler than ever" due to the revival of pan-Islamic extremist groups, top Chinese leaders from the province said.

China ushers in the year of the sheep

China ushers in the year of the sheep

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

The 15-day festivities are traditionally the most important time of the year for family reunions.

Djokovic, Thiem among top seeds to advance in Shanghai

Djokovic, Thiem among top seeds to advance in Shanghai

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

World number one Novak Djokovic extended his winning run in Asia when he strolled into the last-16 of the Shanghai Masters.

Shanghai Masters: Murray beats Bautista Agut to win title

Shanghai Masters: Murray beats Bautista Agut to win title

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

Andy Murray powered his way to a third Shanghai Masters title by beating Spanish 15th seed Roberto Bautista Agut 7-6(1), 6-1 in Sunday's final to close in on Novak Djokovic at the top of the world rankings.

China launches 20 micro satellites using new rocket

China launches 20 micro satellites using new rocket

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

China on Sunday successfully placed 20 micro satellites into space using its latest carrier rocket powered by pollution-free fuels, boosting the Communist giant's competitiveness in the global satellite launch sector, state media reported.

In a first, IFC to invest $35 mn in Manappuram

In a first, IFC to invest $35 mn in Manappuram

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Gold loan companies offer loans to financially-excluded customers and MSMEs by enabling them to monetise their gold without the need for documentary proof of income

Aus Open: Contrasting wins for Sania, Bopanna in mixed doubles

Aus Open: Contrasting wins for Sania, Bopanna in mixed doubles

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Sania Mirza and Rohana Bopanna advanced to the mixed doubles second round with their respective partners.

Amazing photos of $50m French chateau in China

Amazing photos of $50m French chateau in China

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

Chinese multi-millionaire has built a replica of the Paris landmark Chateau de Maisons-Laffitte in Beijing.

'Bo's wife's trial test for China's judicial system'

'Bo's wife's trial test for China's judicial system'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

The trial of disgraced Chinese leader Bo Xilai's wife Gu Kailai, who was charged with the murder of a British businessman, would test the credibility of Chinese judicial system, state-run media said in Beijing on Friday.

Hong Kong Open: Sindhu, Prannoy win; Saina, Sameer bow out

Hong Kong Open: Sindhu, Prannoy win; Saina, Sameer bow out

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Nehwal has had a troubled run in this year as she has now faced exits from a tournament in the first round five times.

Now, India and China to deepen bilateral investment

Now, India and China to deepen bilateral investment

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Holding their first comprehensive Strategic Economic Dialogue (SED) in Beijing on Monday, India and China have reached an understanding to deepen bilateral investment cooperation, further open up markets to each other and improve the investment environment.

Indian challenge ends at World Junior TT

Indian challenge ends at World Junior TT

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

The Indian challenge at the Volkswagen 2012 World Junior table tennis championships came to an end when Ayhika Mukerjee and Suthirtha Mukherjee lost their respective pre-quarterfinal matches in Hyderabad on Saturday.

Murray, Kerber named ITF players of the year

Murray, Kerber named ITF players of the year

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Briton Andy Murray and Germany's Angelique Kerber were named ITF World Champions on Tuesday, capping stellar years for the men's and women's world number ones. Murray, whose brother Jamie was named doubles World Champion along with Brazil's Bruno Soares, won Wimbledon in July before becoming the first player to win two Olympic singles gold medals when he retained his crown in Rio de Janeiro in August.

Breathtaking images from Sony World Photography Awards

Breathtaking images from Sony World Photography Awards

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Behold the breathtaking winning and shortlisted images from one of the world's most prestigious photography contests. The amazing shots are from the open competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2020, which received 193,000 entries from photographers in over 200 territories. Scroll down and feast your eyes on our pick of the shortlisted and category-winning entries.

China braces for murder trial of Bo Xilai's wife

China braces for murder trial of Bo Xilai's wife

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

China on Wednesday braced for a high profile murder trial of Gu Kailai, wife of disgraced ruling Communist Party leader Bo Xilai, which will begin on Thursday.

Sharpshooter Vijay Kumar scintillates to bag silver

Sharpshooter Vijay Kumar scintillates to bag silver

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Army sharpshooter Vijay Kumar came through a nerve-wracking battle with five other leading marksmen to clinch the silver medal in the men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event at the London Olympics on Friday.

The US TT team at the Olympics has an Indian connection

The US TT team at the Olympics has an Indian connection

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

The excitement was palpable at the India Community Centre's (ICC) recent 4th annual fundraiser after three of its table tennis players -- Ariel Hsing, Lily Zhang and Timothy Wang -- were chosen to represent the United States at the London 2012 Olympics. The Indian Community Centre in California has coached all three players representing the US in table tennis at the Games.

China says Indian UAV 'crossed' LAC; India cites technical snag

China says Indian UAV 'crossed' LAC; India cites technical snag

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

The Indian defence ministry said its border security personnel, as per standard protocol, immediately alerted their Chinese counterparts to locate the UAV and they later reverted with its location.

China-backed Pak bid to discuss Kashmir at UN fails again

China-backed Pak bid to discuss Kashmir at UN fails again

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The US took the lead, and many other council members also joined and made it clear that the Kashmir issue was not a matter for the UN body to discuss and is a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan.

Will Paes make Davis Cup history in China?

Will Paes make Davis Cup history in China?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

eander Paes will make yet another attempt to set a Davis Cup record for the most doubles victories when India takes on China in a new two-day format for a place in the World Group Play-offs, in Tianjin, China, on Friday.

China's Rambo-style radical communist SACKED!

China's Rambo-style radical communist SACKED!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

Bo, who was replaced by Vice Premier and Politburo member Zhang Dejiang, was known in China for his populist Maoists revival campaign and had been seen as one of the leading contenders to join party's powerful nine-member Politburo standing committee, which virtually governs the country.

World Youth Chess: Praggnanandhaa wins penultimate round, set for title

World Youth Chess: Praggnanandhaa wins penultimate round, set for title

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

India are well-placed to pocket a few medals in the World Youth Chess Championship, with Grand Master R Praggnanandhaa all but likely to lead the charge with a gold medal.

United Nations urge FIFA to allow women to wear hijab

United Nations urge FIFA to allow women to wear hijab

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

The United Nations has asked the world governing body FIFA to overturn its ban on allowing women footballers to wear a hijab, the Islamic headscarf, when its law-making body meets on Saturday.

Gu Xilai admits to murder in China trial

Gu Xilai admits to murder in China trial

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

The high-profile trial of the wife of disgraced Chinese Communist Party leader Bo Xilai, for murdering a British businessman, turned out to be a one-day affair, with court saying she had admitted guilt and the verdict would be announced soon.

Amazing inventions from Chinese farmers!

Amazing inventions from Chinese farmers!

Rediff.com10 May 2012

Chinese farmers are at their inventive best.

Opening ceremony London 2012 celebrated with a doodle!

Opening ceremony London 2012 celebrated with a doodle!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

As the world's greatest sporting event is all set to go underway, the search engine giant celebrates it with a doodle.

China vows action against those involved in torture of Indians

China vows action against those involved in torture of Indians

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

In the wake of torture of two Indian businessmen near Shanghai, China has initiated criminal proceedings against five locals suspected for the act as it promised to address the issue and give due attention to the safety of Indian nationals on its soil.

Chinese to release war simulation video game for public

Chinese to release war simulation video game for public

Rediff.com31 Dec 2011

The "red" game made headlines earlier this year as the first video game training simulation for China's armed forces.

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Srikanth seek to reclaim India Open crowns

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Srikanth seek to reclaim India Open crowns

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Meet India's heroes from the Tokyo Olympic Games

Meet India's heroes from the Tokyo Olympic Games

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

As the curtains come down at the Tokyo Olympics, here's a glance at the medallists and those who came within touching distance of glory.