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Like Rakul Singh's Tropical Beachwear?

Like Rakul Singh's Tropical Beachwear?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

If you're wondering what to pack for your beach holiday, well, these divas have got you covered!

Malaika's 'Date' With M F Husain!

Malaika's 'Date' With M F Husain!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Bollywood is always on the move, whether on work or pleasure. And they *always* keep us updated!

Budget: Tourism infra to be developed on Lakshadweep, other ports

Budget: Tourism infra to be developed on Lakshadweep, other ports

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said projects for port connectivity, tourism infrastructure and amenities will be taken up 'on our islands, including Lakshadweep' to address the 'emerging fervour' for domestic tourism in the country.

Beach bum! Sara Sampaio soaks up the sun in the Maldives

Beach bum! Sara Sampaio soaks up the sun in the Maldives

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Sara Sampaio, who returned from the Maldives, shared her vacay pics on Instagram.

Maldives parliament resumes proceedings after tumult

Maldives parliament resumes proceedings after tumult

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

After two tumultuous sittings marred by protests by the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party, Maldives' parliament commenced its first session of the year on Monday, indicating that the new government may finally be getting on with work.

Indians Now Boarding For Central Asia

Indians Now Boarding For Central Asia

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Just over a three-hour flight from Delhi, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Georgia have seen a big jump in visitors.

US concerns on Maldives valid: IB

US concerns on Maldives valid: IB

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

Seconding the US concern over Maldives turning as a terorr hub, Indian intelligence agencies say "there has been a lot of terror activity in the island by terror groups in the last few months". The Unites States has expressed deep concern over Maldives becoming another terror hub.

Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group suspends Maldives

Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group suspends Maldives

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Maldives was on Wednesday suspended from the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group -- the most powerful panel of the Commonwealth body -- following the recent developments in the country including the ousting of its democratically-elected president Mohamed Nasheed.

Priyanka's Date With Ferrari

Priyanka's Date With Ferrari

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Sharvari turns photographer... Angira goes on a bike ride... Amyra's in Maldives...

Maldives President Nasheed quits after police coup

Maldives President Nasheed quits after police coup

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

In his resignation statement, President Nasheed said: "I believe if I continue as the president of the Maldives, the people of the country would suffer more. I, therefore, have resigned".

Nehru Cup: Maldives scrape past Syria

Nehru Cup: Maldives scrape past Syria

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

A goal by Ahmed Rasheed deep into second half stoppage time saw Maldives edge past Syria 2-1 and stay in the hunt for a place in the final of the Nehru Cup at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Monday. While Maldives have six points from three matches, Syria could muster only one from that many outings.

'Always Treat China With Caution'

'Always Treat China With Caution'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'Given China's past behaviour and their territorial claims, should we be sceptical regarding China's willingness to adhere to these agreements fully? The answer is yes.' 'As Ronald Reagan famously said in the context of the SALT talks, 'Trust, but verify!' India should also do the same.' 'This has already begun with foot patrolling, drones, satellite imagery and so on. India's military deployment did mirror China's and will continue to do so in the future.'

Maldives divers hold underwater protest for Nasheed

Maldives divers hold underwater protest for Nasheed

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

At least 100 supporters of jailed former Maldivian president Mohamed Nasheed have staged a unique underwater protest seeking his immediate release.

PIX: Parineeti's living it up in the Maldives

PIX: Parineeti's living it up in the Maldives

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Ms Chopra sure knows how to unwind in style.

Matter of foreign policy: SC rejects plea for halting arms export to Israel

Matter of foreign policy: SC rejects plea for halting arms export to Israel

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said Indian firms, involved in the export of arms and equipment to Israel, may be sued for breach of contractual obligations if they are stopped by it from supplying.

India can't help Nasheed evade arrest: Maldives

India can't help Nasheed evade arrest: Maldives

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

Maldives on Thursday denied India's claim that it held discussions with Indian officials regarding former President Mohamed Nasheed, who sought "refuge" at the Indian High Commission in Male to evade arrest, saying it cannot interfere with the independence of the judiciary.

Why the Maldives local elections are SO important

Why the Maldives local elections are SO important

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

In this exclusive conversation with Rediff.com contributor Rajeev Sharma, exiled opposition leader Ahmed Naseem explains why the world should care about democracy in Maldives.

Should India step into GMR-Maldives govt dispute?

Should India step into GMR-Maldives govt dispute?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

The ongoing dispute between the Indian company GMR Infrastructure and the Maldives government over the former's contract to build an airport for the Maldives' capital, Male, throws up some knotty questions.

India, Maldives to increase cooperation

India, Maldives to increase cooperation

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

India and Maldives have agreed to increase bilateral co-operation in the fields of prevention of drug trafficking, coastal security, disaster management and control of organised crimes, including terrorist activities.

Malaika holidays in Maldives with son Arhaan

Malaika holidays in Maldives with son Arhaan

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Ruhani Will Make Your Heart Beat Faster

Ruhani Will Make Your Heart Beat Faster

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The mountain girl has the ability to switch from comfy to gorgeous in seconds.

Maldives' SC revokes order to free prisoners; Nasheed seeks Indian military intervention

Maldives' SC revokes order to free prisoners; Nasheed seeks Indian military intervention

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Nasheed, whose Maldivian Democratic Party functions from Colombo, appealed for India's help.

Maldives takes over airport operations from GMR

Maldives takes over airport operations from GMR

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

Maldives' state-run MACL on Friday night took over the operations of the Male international airport from GMR after the Indian infrastructure major lost a week-long legal battle over the "unilateral" termination of its $511 million airport modernisation contract.

Maldives police block presidential revote

Maldives police block presidential revote

Rediff.com19 Oct 2013

"As we continued with (preparation for) voting, the Maldives Police Services have said no document relating to the election can leave the commission's offices, stopping the election," said a statement issued by the Election Commission.

Maldives VP arrested over plot to assassinate president

Maldives VP arrested over plot to assassinate president

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Ahmed Adeeb was arrested on charges of high treason.

MACL back at helm at Maldives airport

MACL back at helm at Maldives airport

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

Two years after it handed over the Male International Airport's operations to Indian infrastructure major GMR, the Maldives' state-run MACL was back at the helm on Saturday.

Shriya Goes On A Family Holiday

Shriya Goes On A Family Holiday

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Guess where Alia is chasing a rainbow... Is Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor staying with sister Sonam in London? Sonal stuns the Maldives...

Looking At Starry Holiday Hot Spots

Looking At Starry Holiday Hot Spots

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

From Dubai to Kashmir, showbiz folk are enjoying their spring break.

Why is India silent on the crackdown in the Maldives?

Why is India silent on the crackdown in the Maldives?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

India's silence on this week's troubles in the Maldives is puzzling, says Rajeev Sharma.

GMR group eyeing Maldives airport project

GMR group eyeing Maldives airport project

Rediff.com17 May 2010

The company has already done the due diligence of the project to upgrade the Hanimaadhoo airport at Upper North Province of Maldives which is nearly 300 kilometres from the national capital Male.

What Will Modi Discuss At Quad Meeting?

What Will Modi Discuss At Quad Meeting?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Saturday's Quad meeting in Delaware is taking place against the backdrop of China's assertive behaviour in the South China Sea, its sabre-rattling in the Taiwan Strait and increasing footprints in the Pacific and Indian Ocean, asserts Rup Narayan Das.

Maldives votes to elect a new President

Maldives votes to elect a new President

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

Voting was held in Maldives on Saturday for the second multi-party presidential elections with long queues of people outside polling stations in this Indian Ocean archipelago, which has seen a series of unsettling political events in the last eighteen months.

Maldives apologetic over intemperate anti-India remarks

Maldives apologetic over intemperate anti-India remarks

Rediff.com11 Nov 2012

Seeking to mollify New Delhi after intemperate anti-India remarks by a key presidential aide, Maldives has given profound apology as a USD 514-million airport project carried out by Indian company GMR became a target of political football.

High security for Modi's oath ceremony; drones, snipers deployed

High security for Modi's oath ceremony; drones, snipers deployed

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

A multi-layer security arrangement involving five companies of paramilitary personnel, NSG commandoes and snipers have already been deployed around the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Drone cameras have also been put into service.

India appoints new high commissioner to Maldives

India appoints new high commissioner to Maldives

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

India has appointed Rajeev Shahare as the new high commissioner to Maldives replacing incumbent D M Mulay.

Why India should worry about 'terror hub' Maldives

Why India should worry about 'terror hub' Maldives

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

After the 2007 Male bombings, the idyllic islands in Maldives have transformed in a hotbed of terror and the emergence of hardline Islam in the country has given India every reason to worry. Vicky Nanjappa reports

We were 'hurt' that Modi could not visit: Maldives

We were 'hurt' that Modi could not visit: Maldives

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Maldives on Tuesday voiced its 'hurt' at Prime Minister Modi not visiting it

PIX: Shabbir-Kanchi's fun Maldives holiday

PIX: Shabbir-Kanchi's fun Maldives holiday

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Let's look at the beautiful beaches of Maldives, courtesy celebrity couple Shabbir Ahluwalia and Kanchi Kaul.

Hope India will respect our sovereignty: Maldives

Hope India will respect our sovereignty: Maldives

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Ahead of the first visit by President Mohamed Waheed, Maldives on Friday hoped that India will respect its sovereignty and will not play a role in the internal politics of the country.