Algiers

Rediff.com » News » Algiers

News for Algiers

News
Business
Movies
Sports

Why Is The Camel Wearing A Hat?

Scenes from around the world as heatwaves engulf different parts of the globe. IMAGE: A camel wears a hat amidst a heatwave in front of the Great Pyramids of Giza, on the outskirts of......

257 people killed in Algerian military plane crash

IMAGE: An Algerian military plane is seen after crashing near an airport outside the capital Algiers, Algeria. Photograph: Ramzi Boudina/Reuters An Algerian military plane carrying......

6 deadliest air crashes in recent times

The aviation industry is experiencing turbulent times. On Monday, a passenger plane crashed at Tribhuvan International airport, Kathmandu. According to reports, the plane, operated by......

Da Vinci painting sells for record $450 million

Salvator Mundi, a portrait of Jesus Christ, was once bought for $59. Leonardo da Vinci's painting, Salvator Mundi has become the most expensive artwork to ever sell at an auction, going for $450.3......

'Allegations of India helping the Balochs never proved'

'Pakistan has employed force to curb Baloch aspirations and rights. There have been charades of giving rights and concessions and packages, but all of them are hollow and meaningless and......

Iran, Opec and the politics of oil

The oil cartel's decision to maintain the production ceiling at its 2016 level, despite the recovery of the world economy, will ensure shortfalls in supply and high oil prices in the foreseeable......

'Entrepreneurs not only shape but create the future'

Five inspiring women who travelled thousands of miles to Hyderabad recently to grow their business and skills share their tales of global entrepreneurship. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel listened in. The......

4 Indian cities among the world's cheapest

Singapore retained its title as the world's most expensive city for the fourth consecutive year, while Hong Kong remained second, closely followed by Zurich at the 3rd place. Bengaluru skyline......

Where are oil prices headed?

OPEC’s move to cut output has pushed up oil prices. From here it could go either way: oil could reach $100/barrel or an analysis of demand and supply might follow, say Abheek Barua & Bidisha......

Rupee good run continues, gains 3 paise against dollar

Persistent selling of the American currency by exporters and bank supported the rupee Continuing its good run for the sixth day at a stretch, the rupee appreciated by 3 paise to 66.43 against the......

First Hyderabad film fest saw good films

The week-long first Hyderabad International Film Festivalcame to an end on March 29. Ithad an interesting medley of films from different parts of the country and the world. Organised by the......

The man who put Assamese cinema on the world map

He had a doctorate in physics and taught atAssam's Guwahati University for a number of years. But Dr was better known as an accomplished short story writer, novelist, filmmaker, playwright......

Australia's Vinod Kumar set to miss Rio after failed dope test, to fight ban

IMAGE: Wrestler Vinod Kumar is pictured during a workout session at a gym in Melbourne. Photograph: Ian Ransom/Reuters. Australian wrestler Vinod Kumar failed a doping test during an Olympic......

Ebola fears won't affect African Nations Cup schedule

A health worker brings a woman suspected of having contracted the Ebola virus to an ambulance in Monrovia, Liberia. Photograph: James Giahyue/Reuters African Nations Cup's organisers reportedly......

FIFA to meet over Henry handball, fixing probe

FIFA will hold an extraordinary meeting before next month's World Cup draw to discuss Thierry Henry's handball in the qualifiers and the discovery of a match-fixing ring by German police. The......

Cameroon retain Africa Games soccer title

Cameroon retained the All Africa Games soccer title following a laboured 1-0 victory over Guinea at the Blida stadium, 50 km (30 miles) east of the capital. Striker Ene Otobong received a pass......

17 Indian athletes for Afro-Asian Games

India will send a 17-member team to represent Asia in the second Afro-Asian Games, to be held in Algiers from July 28 to August 6. The list includes names such as Anju Bobby George, Krishna Punia,......

Rediff News