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Relief for Indian boxers as AIBA recognise new federation

Relief for Indian boxers as AIBA recognise new federation

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

The governing body of amateur boxing (AIBA) has given recognition to a newly-elected national federation in India, paving the way for fighters to compete under their national flag at the Asian Games which starts this week.

Paes, Sania skip Asian Games to revive rankings

Paes, Sania skip Asian Games to revive rankings

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

India will field a second-string tennis contingent in this month's Asian Games after allowing frontline players, including Leander Paes and Sania Mirza, to play on the professional tours instead to revive their rankings.

Wait over, Indian footballers cleared for Asian Games

Wait over, Indian footballers cleared for Asian Games

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

India will not take part in baseball, bowling, fencing, karate, modern pentathlon, rugby, softball, soft tennis and triathlon because of the athletes' poor standards.

Standoff over India's Asian Games delegation rumbles on

Standoff over India's Asian Games delegation rumbles on

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has recommended slashing the country's proposed Asian Games delegation by a third and sending only medal hopefuls to South Korea's Incheon later this month.

With medals as goal, SAI to prune Asiad athletes' delegation?

With medals as goal, SAI to prune Asiad athletes' delegation?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

A large number of Indian athletes are in the dark about their participation at the Asian Games as the country's sports officials debate sending only medal hopefuls to Incheon.

Singapore seeks clarity on Modi's smart city concept

Singapore seeks clarity on Modi's smart city concept

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

Singapore wants to know the basic fundamentals of such cities in terms of sustainable clean environment, sound regulatory framework and robust land bank.

Star boxer Vijender Singh ruled out of Asian Games

Star boxer Vijender Singh ruled out of Asian Games

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

A hand injury sustained during the Commonwealth Games has forced star Indian boxer Vijender Singh out of action for an indefinite period, which includes the upcoming Asian Games where he was the defending champion.

Paes, Sania to lead Indian challenge at Asian Games

Paes, Sania to lead Indian challenge at Asian Games

Rediff.com2 Aug 2014

The Indian selectors reposed faith in Leander Paes as the 40-year-old veteran was on Saturday included in the Asian Games squad along with established stars Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna.

CWG: Indian athletes in action today

CWG: Indian athletes in action today

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Thursday's schedule for Indians at the Commonwealth Games (IST).

Can India athletes finish in top-three at Glasgow CWG?

Can India athletes finish in top-three at Glasgow CWG?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

It will be a tough ask for Indian athletes to replicate their performance of the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games at this year's event in Glasgow.

Sindhu the new star as Saina endures title drought

Sindhu the new star as Saina endures title drought

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Saina Nehwal endured a frustrating title drought but Indian badminton continued to move forward with the emergence of P V Sindhu as the next big sensation and the introduction of the ambitious Indian Badminton League this year.

China's super computer remains world's most powerful

China's super computer remains world's most powerful

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

China's Tianhe-2 supercomputer, stated to be twice faster than its competitor in US has retained its status as the world's most powerful computer for the third time, according to a report.

Sports Shorts: Road accident puts boxer Dinesh out of C'wealth Games

Sports Shorts: Road accident puts boxer Dinesh out of C'wealth Games

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Boxer Dinesh Kumar was ruled out of the Commonwealth Games after sustaining injuries in a road accident near Patiala. The 2010 Asian Games silver-medallist, who was selected in the 91kg category, has been hospitalised and will need at least a couple of months to recover from his injuries.

Marks & Spencer plans to go up to 100 stores in India

Marks & Spencer plans to go up to 100 stores in India

Rediff.com21 May 2014

M&S operates in a joint venture with Reliance Retail.

Gujarat, an investment hotspot for China, Japan

Gujarat, an investment hotspot for China, Japan

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

In a few years there may be 100 Japanese companies in Gujarat, while Chinese firms may commit investments of over Rs 6,000 crore.

Sports Shorts: 'Racist abuse a disgrace and FIFA must act'

Sports Shorts: 'Racist abuse a disgrace and FIFA must act'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has said the abuse he suffered on social media is 'a disgrace' and called for world soccer's governing body FIFA to reassess the way they deal with racism.

Okay, so India can build economical warships

Okay, so India can build economical warships

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

The most remarkable feature of these warships is that, tonne-for-tonne, they are not only one of the world's most heavily armed but also one of the cheapest.

China's big bucks luring soccer's talent

China's big bucks luring soccer's talent

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Carlos Tevez is getting paid 615,000 a week at Shanghai Shenhua, making him the world's best-paid player. His salary is now more than Cristiano Ronaldo's and Lionel Messi's!

Ratan Tata appointed board member of Boao Forum

Ratan Tata appointed board member of Boao Forum

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

The 15-member Board of BFA included former Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, former Malaysian prime minister Abdullah Ahmad Badwai, former Singapore prime minister Goh Chok Tong and former prime minister of France Jean-Pierre Raffarin besides former US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson.

Sports Shorts: Nishikori tames Raonic to claim Japan Open title

Sports Shorts: Nishikori tames Raonic to claim Japan Open title

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

Local hero Kei Nishikori claimed his second Japan Open title on Sunday, overcoming familiar foe Milos Raonic 7-6(5), 4-6, 6-4 in the final under a closed roof at the Ariake Colosseum.

'I fully support Sarita, but I would have protested differently'

'I fully support Sarita, but I would have protested differently'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

She understands the emotion behind L Sarita Devi's tearful protest on the Asian Games podium but M C Mary Kom, who became the first Indian woman boxer to win gold at the mega-event, said faced with a similar crisis, she would have shown dissent differently.

Asian Games athletics: 4x400m relay team brings gold; others disappoint

Asian Games athletics: 4x400m relay team brings gold; others disappoint

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

The women's 4x400m relay quartet lived up to their expectations by clinching a gold after a brilliant race as India ended their athletics campaign with an impressive haul of 13 medals in the 17th Asian Games in Incheon on Thursday.

Sania-Myneni win mixed doubles gold at Asian Games

Sania-Myneni win mixed doubles gold at Asian Games

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Saina Mirza and Saketh Myneni proved too strong for the Chinese Taipei combination of Hsien Yin Peng and Hao Ching Chan to win the gold in the mixed doubles final at the Asian Games.

Dream come true to win a medal at Asian Games: Sejwal

Dream come true to win a medal at Asian Games: Sejwal

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Only the fourth Indian to clinch a swimming medal in the Asian Games, Sandeep Sejwal said his bronze in the 50m breaststroke event is a dream realised after eight years of hard work with his coach Nihar Ameen.

India set for rich medal haul in squash at Asian Games

India set for rich medal haul in squash at Asian Games

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

The Indian squash contingent on Thursday assured its best ever showing at the Asian Games in Incheon by reaching the men's and women's team semi-finals, ensuring it returns home with medals in all four categories on offer.

Afghan beach volleyball team miss out on medal, car but attract attention

Afghan beach volleyball team miss out on medal, car but attract attention

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Afghanistan's beach volleyball teams have missed out on the reward of a new car after finishing out of the medals at the Asian Games, but they are happy with the experience, media exposure and ill-fitting sunglasses they found in South Korea.

Alibaba's grand IPO renews investors confidence in e-com

Alibaba's grand IPO renews investors confidence in e-com

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Even within China, economic slowdown and stiffer competition may hit growth.

Seeing business, Gujaratis flock to learn Chinese languages

Seeing business, Gujaratis flock to learn Chinese languages

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Several pacts were inked between the two countries when President Xi visited Gujarat during his three-day India tour.

The rise and rise of China's women in tennis

The rise and rise of China's women in tennis

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Milestones in the progress of Chinese women's tennis after Li Na, the first Asian to win Grand Slam singles titles, announced her retirement from the sport on Friday.

China's Li Na bids adieu to tennis

China's Li Na bids adieu to tennis

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

China's Li Na, Asia's only grand slam singles champion, announced her retirement from tennis on Friday, citing the effect of long-term injuries, especially her knees.

4 Indian cities among Top 20 headed for DISASTER!

4 Indian cities among Top 20 headed for DISASTER!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Researchers seem to have found out which cities across the globe face the highest risk from coastal flooding.

I always knew we were capable of winning medals at the Worlds: Saina

I always knew we were capable of winning medals at the Worlds: Saina

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

An upset stomach ruined her campaign at the World Championship last week, but Saina Nehwal is not too upset at missing the bronze.

World badminton: Thai Intanon claims shock title, Super Dan wins again

World badminton: Thai Intanon claims shock title, Super Dan wins again

Rediff.com11 Aug 2013

Teenage Thai Ratchanok Intanon won her first badminton world championship title when she upset Olympic champion Li Xuerui in the women's singles on Sunday to end China's decade of domination in the event.

Badminton World Championships: Saina, Kashyap lose

Badminton World Championships: Saina, Kashyap lose

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

The quarter-finals bug bit Saina Nehwal yet again at the badminton World Championships.

SpiceJet promoters to raise stake by 10%

SpiceJet promoters to raise stake by 10%

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

The additional stake will cost the promoters Rs 312 crore (Rs 3.12 billion).

'I am looking to win the world title'

'I am looking to win the world title'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

'I have boxed at the amateur level for 15, 16 years and won every medal possible at the world level. I represented India in three Olympics, for 12 years, and that is not an easy thing. I am hoping to replicate my success in pro boxing.'

Crowded much? 20 most visited cities in the world

Crowded much? 20 most visited cities in the world

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

The good folks at market intelligence firm Euromonitor International have compiled this list based on international visitors arriving at various cities in 2013.

SpiceJet in trouble with huge losses

SpiceJet in trouble with huge losses

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

The airline reported a loss of over Rs 1,000 crore last fiscal which is five times higher than its 2013 loss.

Meet the Australian Open women's finalists

Meet the Australian Open women's finalists

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Dominika Cibulkova, the first Slovakian woman to reach a Grand Slam final, will take on China's Li Na in the Australian Open women's singles final at Melbourne Park, on Saturday.

Vijender Singh: Punching above his weight?

Vijender Singh: Punching above his weight?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Vijender Singh gives up amateur boxing to turn full-time professional, perhaps the words ring truer than ever.