News for '-dhabi'

Gulf tour: Indian naval ships dock at Abu Dhabi

Gulf tour: Indian naval ships dock at Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

The two warships have docked at a UAE port as part of a rare Gulf tour to foster maritime goodwill with the Arab nations.

Shubhankar finishes seventh at Irish Open golf

Shubhankar finishes seventh at Irish Open golf

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Shubhankar Sharma ended tied seventh with a final round of 1-under 71.

Delayed Asian Games a blessing for silver-medallist Neha

Delayed Asian Games a blessing for silver-medallist Neha

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

When the Asian Games was delayed by a year owing to the COVID-19 situation in China, it wreaked havoc with the schedule of many athletes, but for Indian sailor Neha Thakur, it proved to be a blessing in disguise.

Golf: Shubhankar Sharma in joint lead at Irish Open

Golf: Shubhankar Sharma in joint lead at Irish Open

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Shubhankar Sharma dropped a late bogey after a splendid front nine to shoot 6-under 66 and grab the joint lead at the Horizon Irish Open.

Abu Dhabi T20: England beat Pakistan, win series 2-1

Abu Dhabi T20: England beat Pakistan, win series 2-1

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

Captain Stuart Broad and Jade Dernbech held their nerve in the closing overs to bowl England to a five-run victory and a 2-1 series win over Pakistan in the final Twenty20 international in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

SRK to catch My Name is Khan in Abu Dhabi

SRK to catch My Name is Khan in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been upto.

Can Rupee Dethrone The Dollar?

Can Rupee Dethrone The Dollar?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Those who consider the rupee as a proxy for virility have started thumping their chests and dreaming of dethroning the dollar from its coveted position, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Perfect 10 for Verstappen with record win in Italy

Perfect 10 for Verstappen with record win in Italy

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Max Verstappen celebrated a record 10th win in a row by leading Red Bull team mate Sergio Perez one-two at Ferrari's home Italian Grand Prix

Drunk woman strips on Vistara flight, punches crew

Drunk woman strips on Vistara flight, punches crew

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

When the crew members tried to stop the woman from misbehaving, she allegedly punched one of them in the face and spat on another staffer, the official said.

In a league of his own, victories keep Verstappen's fire burning

In a league of his own, victories keep Verstappen's fire burning

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The next race is Verstappen's home Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort after the August break and Red Bull team boss Christian Horner said his driver was a once in a generation talent.

Jaypee sells 2 hydro units to Abu Dhabi firm for Rs 10,500 cr

Jaypee sells 2 hydro units to Abu Dhabi firm for Rs 10,500 cr

Rediff.com2 Mar 2014

The deal, part of the Jaypee Group's plan to cut Rs 60,000-crore debt, follows months of negotiations.

Qatar fund to acquire around 1% stake in Reliance Retail for Rs 8,278 cr

Qatar fund to acquire around 1% stake in Reliance Retail for Rs 8,278 cr

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) will acquire around 1 per cent stake in Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL), the retail arm of billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries, by investing Rs 8,278 crore ($1 billion). A QIA's wholly-owned subsidiary will make the investment in India's largest retailer at a valuation of Rs 8.278 lakh crore ($100 billion). Updating about the development, Reliance Industries in a regulatory filing said: "QIA's investment will translate into a minority equity stake of 0.99 per cent in RRVL on a fully-diluted basis." RRVL is the holding company for all retail businesses of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL).

Di Resta manages 2 points for Force India at Abu Dhabi GP

Di Resta manages 2 points for Force India at Abu Dhabi GP

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

Paul di Resta earned two points for Sahara Force India at an the incident-filled Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that also saw teammate, Nico Hulkenberg endure a crash in the first lap of the race on Sunday.

Real Madrid set for stadium overhaul after Abu Dhabi IPIC deal

Real Madrid set for stadium overhaul after Abu Dhabi IPIC deal

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Real Madrid chose a design led by German architects GMP for the remodelling of the Bernabeu, which was opened in the 1950s and holds just over 80,000 spectators, at an estimated cost of 400 million euros.

F1: Verstappen on pole for fifth race in a row

F1: Verstappen on pole for fifth race in a row

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Max Verstappen took his fifth pole position in a row at the British Grand Prix.

IPL: Look who's hit the nets in Abu Dhabi!

IPL: Look who's hit the nets in Abu Dhabi!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

MI enrolled Quinton de Kock last year to strengthen their top order, a move that paid rich dividends.

Abu Dhabi GP: Pressure? No pressure, says Hamilton

Abu Dhabi GP: Pressure? No pressure, says Hamilton

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Lewis Hamilton played down the pressure of his Formula One title showdown with Nico Rosberg on Thursday by saying he had years of experience in dealing with it.

PIX: Manchester City rout Real Madrid to reach Champions League final

PIX: Manchester City rout Real Madrid to reach Champions League final

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Manchester City marched into the Champions League final for the second time in three seasons after outclassing holders Real Madrid 4-0 for a 5-1 aggregate victory.

Dominant Verstappen takes Red Bull to historic win

Dominant Verstappen takes Red Bull to historic win

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Dominant Formula One leader Max Verstappen ran away with the Hungarian Grand Prix by a mighty margin on Sunday as Red Bull made history with a record 12th victory in a row.

KKR to invest Rs 2,069 cr in Reliance Retail; to hike stake to 1.42%

KKR to invest Rs 2,069 cr in Reliance Retail; to hike stake to 1.42%

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Global investment firm KKR will invest Rs 2,069.50 crore in Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd for a 0.25 per cent additional stake of the retailer at a valuation of about Rs 8.36 lakh crore, Reliance Industries Ltd said on Monday. After this investment, KKR's shareholding in Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL), the holding company of the retail business of billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led RIL, will increase to 1.42 per cent from 1.17 per cent. The investment is at "a pre-money equity value of Rs 8.361 lakh crore (around $100.87 billion)", said a joint statement.

Jenson Button says Abu Dhabi will be his last race

Jenson Button says Abu Dhabi will be his last race

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Jenson Button says he has no plans to race again in Formula One after Sunday's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, even though McLaren are keeping the door open for a possible return in 2018. "I go into this weekend thinking it is going to be my last race. I think that is the best way to be," the 2009 world champion told reporters on Thursday. "At this moment in time I do not want to be racing in Formula One past this race. I think of this as my last race and hopefully everybody else does as well."

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Vettel chalks up seventh win in a row

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Vettel chalks up seventh win in a row

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Red Bull's four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday to chalk up his seventh successive victory and equal the longest winning streak in the modern era of Formula One.

'No written assurance from Pakistan on ODI World Cup participation'

'No written assurance from Pakistan on ODI World Cup participation'

Rediff.com10 May 2023

ICC said that Pakistan is yet to provide written assurance regarding their participation in the upcoming ODI World Cup in India.

Adani group to prepay $130 million debt to boost investor confidence

Adani group to prepay $130 million debt to boost investor confidence

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group on Tuesday said it will prepay $130 million of debt as it looks to boost investor confidence post being targeted by a US short-seller. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, the ports company of the Adani Group, had last month floated a tender to buy back as much as $130 million of its July 2024 bonds and similar amounts in each of the next four as it looked to regain investor confidence by showing that its liquidity position is comfortable. In a stock exchange filing, APSEZ said an aggregae principal amount of $412.7 million was validly tendered.

Red Bull drivers sent to back of grid in Abu Dhabi

Red Bull drivers sent to back of grid in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Outgoing Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel and Australian team mate Daniel Ricciardo were sent to the back of the grid at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Saturday after stewards ruled Red Bull had used an illegal front wing.

The T20 World Cup Schedule

The T20 World Cup Schedule

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

No sooner has the IPL ended, comes another big cricketing extravaganza as the T20 World Cup kicks off in the UAE from Sunday

1st Test, Day 1: Kiwis crumble against Pakistan's precision attack in Abu Dhabi

1st Test, Day 1: Kiwis crumble against Pakistan's precision attack in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Pakistan's bowlers showed controlled aggression and intelligence to skittle out New Zealand for 153 on day one of the first Test in Abu Dhabi on Friday.

IPL 2021 in UAE: Check out the play-offs schedule

IPL 2021 in UAE: Check out the play-offs schedule

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

The matches will be played at three venues in the UAE -- Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.

Qatar sovereign fund in talks for stake in Reliance Retail

Qatar sovereign fund in talks for stake in Reliance Retail

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Qatar's sovereign wealth fund is in early discussions to buy a minority stake in billionaire Mukesh Ambani's rapidly expanding retail unit for about $1 billion (Rs 8,200 crore), sources said. The Qatar Investment Authority is keen on tapping the fast-growing Indian market and has entered into a discussion to buy about 1 per cent stake in Reliance Retail Ventures, sources with knowledge of the matter said. Talks, sources said, are at a preliminary stage and being led by an executive director on the board of parent Reliance Industries Ltd.

Kalki Draws Her Boundaries

Kalki Draws Her Boundaries

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

When stars travel, they make lovely pictures on social media.

Identity of 2 Indians killed in UAE drone attack established

Identity of 2 Indians killed in UAE drone attack established

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The identities of the two Indian nationals killed in Monday's suspected Houthi drone attacks near the Abu Dhabi airport that sparked multiple explosions in the United Arab Emirates capital have been established, the Indian embassy said on Tuesday.

Biden commits support to Israel, but says Palestinians need aid

Biden commits support to Israel, but says Palestinians need aid

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Biden, in his call with Netanyahu, updated him on US military support and reiterated his warning against anyone seeking to expand the conflict, according to a readout of the call.

Chelsea coach Tuchel tests positive for COVID

Chelsea coach Tuchel tests positive for COVID

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Tuchel will go into self isolation and the club said he would most likely join up with the team in Abu Dhabi next week

Manchester City accused of breaching more than 100 financial rules

Manchester City accused of breaching more than 100 financial rules

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

City's alleged breaches stretch from the 2009-10 season to the 2017-18 campaign, the league said on Monday.

What's Sonal Doing In Sri Lanka?

What's Sonal Doing In Sri Lanka?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Just where are the stars travelling? We find out.

T20 World Cup: India vs Pakistan on October 24

T20 World Cup: India vs Pakistan on October 24

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

India will open their campaign in the T20 World Cup with a high-profile clash against Pakistan in Dubai on October 24, the International Cricket Council said on Tuesday.

UAE: 2 Indians killed in fire caused by drones hitting oil tankers

UAE: 2 Indians killed in fire caused by drones hitting oil tankers

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

'Preliminary investigations suggest that the cause of the fires are small flying objects, possibly belonging to drones, that fell in the two areas. Teams from the competent authorities have been dispatched and the fire is currently being put out,' news reports said.

India vs Iraq: Can India win without Chhetri in King's Cup?

India vs Iraq: Can India win without Chhetri in King's Cup?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

India face tough Iraq test sans Chhetri

F1: Verstappen's penalty hands pole to Leclerc at Spa

F1: Verstappen's penalty hands pole to Leclerc at Spa

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Red Bull's Max Verstappen qualified comfortably faster but dropped five places for a gearbox change.

The take-off and crash-landing of Jet's Naresh Goyal

The take-off and crash-landing of Jet's Naresh Goyal

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

In a dramatic turn of events in May 2019, an Emirates aircraft en-route to Dubai was asked to stop while it was taxiing for a take off in Mumbai. The pilot was given no reason and ordered to immediately return to the parking bay. As the aircraft returned to the terminal, two passengers from the first class - Naresh Goyal and his wife Anita - were offloaded by the immigration authorities, who said the duo cannot leave the country. Goyal, founder of Jet Airways, was stunned. The man, who ruled the aviation sector for two and a half decades with an iron hand, did not expect to be offloaded in this fashion.