News for '-gulf'

FIFA WC: Young Spain to take lessons on way out of Qatar

FIFA WC: Young Spain to take lessons on way out of Qatar

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Gavi, 18, and Pedri, who turned 20 during the tournament, showed maturity beyond their years at the heart of the team's midfield, while strikers Ansu Fati and Nico Williams, both 20, looked full of potential when they came off the bench.

5 Kozhikode-bound flights from Middle East diverted to Kochi as rains lash Kerala

5 Kozhikode-bound flights from Middle East diverted to Kochi as rains lash Kerala

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Of these four flights (except Qatar Airways) returned to Kozhikode airport as the weather condition in Kozhikode gained normalcy.

Decade-long Indian dream fulfilled as UAE minister opens new temple in Dubai

Decade-long Indian dream fulfilled as UAE minister opens new temple in Dubai

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

It was inaugurated a day ahead of the Dussehra festival and the temple is an extension of the Sindhi Guru Darbar temple, one of the oldest Hindu temples in the UAE.

Pak may exit FATF's grey list on Friday after 4 years

Pak may exit FATF's grey list on Friday after 4 years

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Pakistan was put in the inglorious list in 2018 for its failure to check risk of money laundering, leading to corruption and terror financing.

Lewandowski finally breaks his World Cup duck

Lewandowski finally breaks his World Cup duck

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Robert Lewandowski struck the goal that sealed Poland's victory over Saudi Arabia on Saturday.

Amit Shah was given water bottle worth Rs 850: Goa minister

Amit Shah was given water bottle worth Rs 850: Goa minister

Rediff.com11 May 2022

"When Amit Shah was in Goa (for campaigning for February Assembly polls), he asked for a Himalaya (brand) water bottle. It was then brought from Mapusa (located around 10km from Panaji)," Naik said, addressing an event in South Goa.

OTT This Week: Badla, Bhoots, Sex...

OTT This Week: Badla, Bhoots, Sex...

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Badla, bhoots and a barrage of detective dramas bombard the streaming platforms this week. Sukanya Verma lists everything you can see or skip.

Asia Cup PIX: Dominant India women crush Thailand

Asia Cup PIX: Dominant India women crush Thailand

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The Indian bowlers hardly broke sweat to dismiss minnows Thailand for a paltry 37 before knocking off the runs in just six overs with nine wickets in hand.

Pervez Musharraf: Architect of Kargil War, brought India, Pak to brink of clash

Pervez Musharraf: Architect of Kargil War, brought India, Pak to brink of clash

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

After his failed misadventure in Kargil, Musharraf deposed the then Prime Minister Sharif in a bloodless coup in 1999 and ruled Pakistan from 1999 to 2008 in various positions.

First Israel-Qatar flight heads to FIFA World Cup

First Israel-Qatar flight heads to FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Balloons in the national colours of Israel and Qatar festooned the departure gate for the first commercial flight between the countries on Sunday, permitted by Doha for fans of the World Cup despite the absence of formal bilateral relations.

Anthropologist from UK conducting research on fishing in Kerala deported

Anthropologist from UK conducting research on fishing in Kerala deported

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

His recent research examines contemporary transformation of South Indian Muslims with field-work in Kozhikode and in a number of Gulf countries.

Prophet row: News anchor Navika Kumar gets SC relief

Prophet row: News anchor Navika Kumar gets SC relief

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday granted interim protection from arrest to Navika Kumar in connection with first information reports (FIRs) lodged against her over controversial remarks made by former Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nupur Sharma on Prophet Muhammad during a TV debate moderated by the news anchor.

Women's Asia Cup: Jemimah, Deepti star as India crush UAE

Women's Asia Cup: Jemimah, Deepti star as India crush UAE

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

The UAE team never even bothered to be competitive in its chase, finishing the quota of 20 overs at 74 for 4.

Cash crunch pushes AirAsia India to take short-term loans of Rs 630 crore

Cash crunch pushes AirAsia India to take short-term loans of Rs 630 crore

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Tata Group-owned AirAsia India, which is in the process of being merged with Air India Express, has taken short-term loans worth Rs 630 crore during the last six months to deal with cash crunch. AirAsia India has been making losses since its first commercial flight on June 12, 2014. Its net loss increased by 42 per cent to Rs 2,178 crore in FY22.

Situation in Punjab is more dangerous than it seems

Situation in Punjab is more dangerous than it seems

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

This is a challenge India's political establishment will have to face unitedly, without looking for electoral benefit, warns Vir Sanghvi.

Hamilton calls for more change in Saudi Arabia

Hamilton calls for more change in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Saudi Arabia said this month it had executed 81 men, including seven Yemenis and one Syrian.

China's Military Upgrade A Cause Of Concern

China's Military Upgrade A Cause Of Concern

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The further expansion and upgrade of the Chinese military does not augur well for India, which continues to confront an increasingly belligerent China on its borders, notes former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

ASK HR GURU: How To Deal With Office Politics?

ASK HR GURU: How To Deal With Office Politics?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Office politics exists in many organisations, so don't let that bother you, advises HR Guru Mayank Rautela.

The Farce Called Market Forecasts

The Farce Called Market Forecasts

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Conventional wisdom is that when the US sneezes, emerging markets like India catch a cold. And yet the Indian stock market went up last year, points out Debashish Basu.

Modi meets UAE Prez Sheikh Mohamed in Abu Dhabi

Modi meets UAE Prez Sheikh Mohamed in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

'In a special gesture, UAE President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, accompanied by senior members of the Royal Family, was at Abu Dhabi airport for the interaction with PM'

Qatar probing death of migrant worker at WC

Qatar probing death of migrant worker at WC

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The Philippines' foreign ministry confirmed in a statement that one of its nationals had died while working at a resort south of the capital Doha. It said its embassy was "working with legal authorities to ascertain more details of his passing".

Mirabai is Queen of Indian weightlifting again in 2022

Mirabai is Queen of Indian weightlifting again in 2022

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Apart from Mirabai, the four other Indian lifters were placed in groups C and D, failing to finish even in the top 20 at the Worlds, earlier this month.

FIFA World Cup: England fan association hits out at Qatar over beer ban

FIFA World Cup: England fan association hits out at Qatar over beer ban

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

England's Football Supporters' Association said the decision raises concerns about Qatar's ability to fulfil its promises to visiting fans on "accommodation, transport or cultural issues."

AIFF new boss wants Santosh Trophy in Saudi

AIFF new boss wants Santosh Trophy in Saudi

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

Either Jeddah or Riyadh will host Santosh knockouts for 3 years, says AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey

Messi, Ronaldo fans rely on black market to fulfill WC dreams

Messi, Ronaldo fans rely on black market to fulfill WC dreams

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The man, who declined to be named, said he charges "the most dedicated supporters" a 1,000% markup for tickets to sought-after matches featuring stars like Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Jaishankar to meet Iranian FM on Wednesday amid Prophet remark row

Jaishankar to meet Iranian FM on Wednesday amid Prophet remark row

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

It is the first visit to India by a senior minister of a member nation of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation after the controversial remarks triggered anguish in the Arab world.

Modi's visit to UAE postponed amid Omicron surge

Modi's visit to UAE postponed amid Omicron surge

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned visit to the United Arab Emirates in the first half of next month has been postponed, people familiar with the development said.

All eyes on politically charged US vs Iran clash at World Cup

All eyes on politically charged US vs Iran clash at World Cup

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The United States and Iran severed formal relations in 1980 after the Revolution and ties were hostile when their soccer teams clashed in the 1998 World Cup.

Modi Trapped In World Of Complex Relationships

Modi Trapped In World Of Complex Relationships

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

The Modi government finds itself in a contradiction of its own making. It has encouraged pro-Russian, Westophobic public sentiment while setting strategic policy that's exactly the opposite, points out Shekhar Gupta.

WTA Chennai Open: Ankita Raina knocked out in opening round

WTA Chennai Open: Ankita Raina knocked out in opening round

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

The first set was over in 31 minutes with the No. 4 seed making the most of a weak Raina serve while saving two break points on her own serve.

Pakistan's ex-military ruler Musharraf dies in Dubai; to be buried in Karachi

Pakistan's ex-military ruler Musharraf dies in Dubai; to be buried in Karachi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Musharraf, 79, was suffering from amyloidosis, a rare disease caused by a build-up of an abnormal protein called amyloid in organs and tissues throughout the body, The Express Tribune reported.

India to receive record remittances but experts worry CAD will still widen

India to receive record remittances but experts worry CAD will still widen

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Of $90 billion remittances that India is expected to receive in 2022, only $27.4 billion has come in the first half of the year.

Hazare: Jagadeesan slams WR 277; TN win by 435 runs

Hazare: Jagadeesan slams WR 277; TN win by 435 runs

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Narayan Jagadeesan on Monday broke the world record for the highest ever individual score in men's List A cricket by hammering a 141-ball 277 as Tamil Nadu trounced Arunachal Pradesh by a mammoth record margin of 435 runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy

Smriti Mandhana's Journey To 3.4 Crore

Smriti Mandhana's Journey To 3.4 Crore

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Smriti Mandhana isn't actually known to be the most prolific T20 player -- her career T20 International average of 27.32 is middling at best. There have been failures too, but her ability to analyse and assess them honestly is a rarity in modern sport.

Qatar rejects refugee football fans for FIFA World Cup

Qatar rejects refugee football fans for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

They all spoke of their disappointment at the decisions, given the historic moment of it being held in the Middle East.

FIFA World Cup: Tickets in Qatar most expensive ever

FIFA World Cup: Tickets in Qatar most expensive ever

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Dutch fans right to boycott World Cup-Van Gaal

Rajasthan man threatens to behead colleague for backing Nupur, held

Rajasthan man threatens to behead colleague for backing Nupur, held

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

The accused, Sohail Khan, started threatening the complainant, Mahendra Singh Rajpurohit, soon after he posted the WhatsApp status on June 6, the police said.

'Amazon In India For Next 100 Years'

'Amazon In India For Next 100 Years'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

'For all of us at Amazon, it is 'Bharat first'.' 'We are keeping the Indian customer at the centre of what we are doing.'

'We may be late to board the bus, but we have not missed the bus'

'We may be late to board the bus, but we have not missed the bus'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

'India's manufacturing will take 10-15 years to catch up with China.'

Nasa astronauts aboard SpaceX capsule make 1st splashdown in 45 years

Nasa astronauts aboard SpaceX capsule make 1st splashdown in 45 years

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

"Thanks for flying @SpaceX." Current Location: Planet Earth. A 2:48pm ET, @AstroBehnken and @Astro_Doug splashed down, marking the first splashdown of an American crew spacecraft in 45 years. #LaunchAmerica," NASA said in a tweet earlier.