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Where Indians Want To Travel To

Where Indians Want To Travel To

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Domestically, Indians are exploring popular beach destinations, the hills of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, and the North-Eastern region as well.

Hurdles have made me mentally strong: Nikhat

Hurdles have made me mentally strong: Nikhat

Rediff.com20 May 2022

World Champion boxer Nikhat Zareen said she has adopted a combative approach where "whatever happens I have to fight and give my best."

Madrid mayor offers to host Champions League final

Madrid mayor offers to host Champions League final

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

A New York Times report last month said the showpiece event will not be held in the Turkish city and alternative venues were being considered.

Bangkok-Kolkata flight fight: BCAS files police complaint against fliers

Bangkok-Kolkata flight fight: BCAS files police complaint against fliers

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

A video clip of the scuffle inside the aircraft was shared widely on social media on Wednesday. In the clip, a man could be seen being slapped multiple times by a few co-passengers.

Check out Champions League group-stage draw

Check out Champions League group-stage draw

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Manchester City's Erling Haaland faces Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski meets Bayern Munich after the Champions League group-stage draw was made on Thursday.

Kangana Wants To LOCK You UP!

Kangana Wants To LOCK You UP!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Rakul in Mussoorie... Anil in Sri Lanka... Ileana in Turkey...

Soccer wrap: Bayern win Bundesliga with last-gasp goal

Soccer wrap: Bayern win Bundesliga with last-gasp goal

Rediff.com28 May 2023

A summary of the concluding day's action in the Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and Saudi Pro League.

IndiGo set to lease wide-body Boeings soon

IndiGo set to lease wide-body Boeings soon

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

For the first time, the country's largest airline IndiGo will soon lease up to four wide-body Boeing 777 planes to cover the shortfall in its international operations, according to officials. The airline said the wet-leasing of "certain aircraft" will be done as an interim measure. IndiGo, which has so far only been operating narrow-body Airbus planes, ATRs and freighters, will now be having wide-body aircraft in its fleet.

Reorient Islam to China, be patriotic, China tells Muslims

Reorient Islam to China, be patriotic, China tells Muslims

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

A top leader of the ruling Communist Party has asked China's over 25 million Muslims to "uphold the banner of patriotism" and reorient Islam to adapt to Chinese conditions, amid Beijing's diplomatic offensive to counter a damning UN report accusing it of serious human rights violations against Uygur Muslims.

Nitu, Manisha in quarters of World Championships

Nitu, Manisha in quarters of World Championships

Rediff.com15 May 2022

India's women boxers Nitu (48kg) and Manisha (57kg) advanced to the quarter-finals of the IBA World Championships in Istanbul, after registering contrasting victories on Saturday.

Boxing Worlds: Lovlina bows out, Pooja advances to quarters

Boxing Worlds: Lovlina bows out, Pooja advances to quarters

Rediff.com14 May 2022

The 24-year from Assam, going by her strategy of using her long hands to reach the opponent from afar, was unable to penetrate Ngamba defence.

Indian boxer Anamika shines at World Championships

Indian boxer Anamika shines at World Championships

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Indian boxer Anamika (50kg) showed her prowess and technical superiority to advance to the pre-quarterfinals of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships

Like Prabhas' Look in Adipurush?

Like Prabhas' Look in Adipurush?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Innaya's birthday party... Sidharth in Musafir mode... Allu Arjun celebrates Sneha's birthday...

Nikhat stuns two-time world champion; enters semis

Nikhat stuns two-time world champion; enters semis

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

India's boxer Nikhat Zareen stunned two-time World champion Nazym Kyzaibay of Kazakhstan to enter the women's 51kg semi-finals at the Bosphorus Boxing Tournament in Istanbul, on Friday.

Akasa, Jet 2.0: Tough Path Ahead

Akasa, Jet 2.0: Tough Path Ahead

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

'I hope they all survive, but it is a tough world.' 'The carriers who are already established are already struggling.'

Turkey drops off F1 calendar, Austria gets second race

Turkey drops off F1 calendar, Austria gets second race

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Formula One said Turkish GP organisers had asked the sport to consider holding the race later in the season, should that be possible.

IBA will not be in charge of 2024 Olympics boxing

IBA will not be in charge of 2024 Olympics boxing

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

The IOC had stripped the IBA in 2019 of its involvement in last year's Tokyo Olympics due to governance, finance, refereeing and ethical issues. The sport was also not included in the initial programme for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Twelve days of movie madness and 36 films later, Aseem Chhabra lists his top 10 favourite films from this year's Cannes Film Festival.

Fans allowed as Champions League final moved to Porto due to COVID risk

Fans allowed as Champions League final moved to Porto due to COVID risk

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Fans allowed for the mega final as UEFA said that each club would receive 6,000 tickets which are expected to go on sale from today, May 13. The final capacity for the match has yet to be confirmed.

Solanki in last eight of Bosphorus boxing

Solanki in last eight of Bosphorus boxing

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

World Championships bronze medallist Sonia Lather also kickstarted her campaign on a winning note. The Haryana pugilist dominated Rosorio Milogros of Argentina for a 5-0 victory in the women's 57 kg category.

Why is Ananya Going CRAY?

Why is Ananya Going CRAY?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Kriti learns pottery... Anil Kapoor tries archery... Prateik is into boxing...

World Boxing: Nikhat, Parveen and Anamika storm into quarters

World Boxing: Nikhat, Parveen and Anamika storm into quarters

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Nikhat was the first Indian in action on Sunday and she completely dominated from start to finish in her round of 16 bout.

Aamir meet Turkish First Lady, gets trolled

Aamir meet Turkish First Lady, gets trolled

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

India's relations with Turkey have been strained relations after Article 370 was abrogated in Kashmir last year, a move Emine Erdogan's husband has been vocal against.

Plotting to kill Indian leader for Prophet remarks, IS terrorist confesses in Russia

Plotting to kill Indian leader for Prophet remarks, IS terrorist confesses in Russia

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) on Monday said that its officers had detained a suicide bomber, a member of the Islamic State terrorist group, who was plotting a terrorist attack against one of India's leadership elite, Russia news agency Sputnik reported.

Guess Where Sidharth is

Guess Where Sidharth is

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Varun has a working birthday... Hrithik prepares for Vikram Vedha... Arjun shoots with Bhumi...

After Hagia Sophia, Turkey turns another museum into mosque

After Hagia Sophia, Turkey turns another museum into mosque

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

In 1511 The Chora Church was converted into a mosque and in 1958 it was opened as a museum to the public.

Ex-Saudi royal guard arrested in Jamal Khashoggi killing

Ex-Saudi royal guard arrested in Jamal Khashoggi killing

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Khaled Aedh Alotaibi, a former Saudi royal guard, was arrested at Charles-de-Gaulle airport in Paris while boarding a flight to Riyadh.

Owaisi is Jinnah's new avatar, says Tejasvi Surya

Owaisi is Jinnah's new avatar, says Tejasvi Surya

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Surya accused Owaisi of speaking the language of "rabid Islamism, separatism, and extremism" saying that this was also used by Jinnah.

Football: France striker Giroud joins AC Milan from Chelsea

Football: France striker Giroud joins AC Milan from Chelsea

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

UEFA announces UCL final hosts for next four seasons.

Spicejet, AI Express, IndiGo too pitch in with evacuation

Spicejet, AI Express, IndiGo too pitch in with evacuation

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

SpiceJet, Air India Express and IndiGo will operate special flights from Hungarian capital Budapest and Romania's Bucharest on Monday and Tuesday to evacuate Indians stranded in Ukraine due to the Russian military offensive.

Ukraine rejects Russia's offer for talks in Belarus

Ukraine rejects Russia's offer for talks in Belarus

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Zelenskyy named Warsaw, Bratislava, Istanbul, Budapest or Baku as alternative venues.

Airline Staff Are NOT Your Servants!

Airline Staff Are NOT Your Servants!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Talk to any member of the cabin crew on any Indian airline and you will hear the worst horror stories. Almost always, the targets of abuse in the air are female staff members who are called 'servants' or worse, points out Vir Sanghvi.

Jorginho, Putellas win UEFA Player of the Year awards

Jorginho, Putellas win UEFA Player of the Year awards

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Chelsea's Thomas Tuechel was voted men's coach of the year and Barcelona's Lluis Cortes took the trophy for women's coach.

How Did Anushka Celebrate Her Birthday?

How Did Anushka Celebrate Her Birthday?

Rediff.com2 May 2022

How did film folk spend their Sunday?

PIX: TV actress Krystle D'Souza's Turkey vacay

PIX: TV actress Krystle D'Souza's Turkey vacay

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Let's take a tour of Turkey through Krystle's eyes.

Future of Afghanistan can't be its past: Jaishankar at SCO meet

Future of Afghanistan can't be its past: Jaishankar at SCO meet

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Jaishankar also emphasised the need for ensuring that Kabul's neighbours are not "threatened by terrorism, separatism and extremism".

2022: A year of many firsts for Indian sports!

2022: A year of many firsts for Indian sports!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

A look at the historic achievements by India's athletes in 2022.

'Every airport in India is on our radar'

'Every airport in India is on our radar'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'Domestic will remain very much the core of what IndiGo is.' 'But the emphasis in our next growth phase is going to be on the international side.'

German stranded at Delhi airport for 55 days leaves for home

German stranded at Delhi airport for 55 days leaves for home

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Ziebat had been living in the international transit area at the Indira Gandhi International airport in New Delhi for days after he got stuck due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown.

Ooh la la! Jacqueline flashes abs in red

Ooh la la! Jacqueline flashes abs in red

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Jacqueline Fernandez looked like a gorgeous goddess in red on the cover of Elle.