News for '-kuwait'

Coronavirus: 44 Indians back from Iran, flight to Italy on Sat

Coronavirus: 44 Indians back from Iran, flight to Italy on Sat

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

An Iran Air flight carrying Indian pilgrims stranded in coronavirus-hit Iran landed at the airport in Mumbai on Friday afternoon, an official said.

Dulaimi wants Amitabh, Asha Parekh to appeal

Dulaimi wants Amitabh, Asha Parekh to appeal

Rediff.com8 Aug 2004

'The demand that Amitabh Bachchan or Asha Parekh make an appeal is one of the demands put forth by Dulaimi,' spokesperson for KGL Rana Abu-Zaineh said.

A life in photos: George H W Bush

A life in photos: George H W Bush

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

With a rich political and personal legacy, George Herbert Walker Bush left no shortage of memorable photos from his time both in and out of office. Bush died at the age of 94. The 41st US president, congressman, Central Intelligence Agency director and oil tycoon was also father to the 43rd president -- George W Bush. The younger Bush in a statement remembered his father as "a man of the highest character and the best dad a son or daughter could ask for." Delving into archives here are the US former president's most memorable days.

Air India withdraws 10 international flights in 3 years

Air India withdraws 10 international flights in 3 years

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

State-run Air India has withdrawn its 10 direct flights to international destinations in the last three years due to poor passenger load.

Nipah scare: Fruit and vegetables from Kerala banned in Gulf

Nipah scare: Fruit and vegetables from Kerala banned in Gulf

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Region takes about a third of all Indian fruit shipment and quarter of vegetables sold abroad; consignments from other states could face ban, too, if virus not contained

Indian truck drivers arrive to joyous welcome

Indian truck drivers arrive to joyous welcome

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed and family members welcomed Antaryami, Tilak Raj and Sukhdeo Singh on their arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport by a Kuwait Airlines flight.

Natwar condemns Iraq abductions

Natwar condemns Iraq abductions

Rediff.com22 Jul 2004

World leaders congratulate Biden, 'look forward' to work with him

World leaders congratulate Biden, 'look forward' to work with him

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

World leaders said they were looking forward to working with Joe Biden, as they welcomed the 46th President of the United States with praise and took parting shots at his predecessor Donald Trump.

Shapoorji Pallonji may bag UK's largest theme park deal

Shapoorji Pallonji may bag UK's largest theme park deal

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Pegged at $1.8 billion in construction deal size, The London Resort, which is located 17 minutes outside London, has attracted bids from three other construction majors from across the world.

Exclusive: 'I was prepared to die'

Exclusive: 'I was prepared to die'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2004

KGL, negotiator to meet tomorrow

KGL, negotiator to meet tomorrow

Rediff.com5 Aug 2004

A KGL official spoke to the negotiator, Sheikh Hisham al-Dulaimi, on Thursday.

Hostage crisis: Deadline extended

Hostage crisis: Deadline extended

Rediff.com1 Aug 2004

The abductors of three Indians in Iraq have threatened to execute one of them if their demands are not not met by 8.30pm IST Sunday.

Football Extras: 'I'm an Aussie': refugee footballer Araibi

Football Extras: 'I'm an Aussie': refugee footballer Araibi

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

India ranks 94 in Hunger Index; below Pak, Bangladesh

India ranks 94 in Hunger Index; below Pak, Bangladesh

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

While Bangladesh ranked 75, Myanmar and Pakistan are in the 78th and 88th position. Last year, India's rank was 102 out of 117 countries.

Job loss forced 8.7 lakh Keralites to return home during pandemic

Job loss forced 8.7 lakh Keralites to return home during pandemic

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced a whopping 8.7 lakh expatriates from Kerala to return home, most of them from the Gulf, since last May, with a majority of 5.67 lakh citing job loss as the reason for it, according to official data.

Spike in oil prices a temporary phase

Spike in oil prices a temporary phase

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Oil prices jumped nearly $3 a barrel and gold and safe-haven bonds rallied on Friday after the killing of top Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani in an airstrike by the US in Baghdad.

China's WC fortunes hang by a thread

China's WC fortunes hang by a thread

Rediff.com14 Oct 2004

Ice melts as Pakistani shooters set to compete in India

Ice melts as Pakistani shooters set to compete in India

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Pakistan shooters will compete in the Asian Olympic qualification competition to be held at the Dr Karni Singh Range, in New Delhi, from January 25 to February 3.

London Games silver medallist Vijay's hopes dashed; Kynan Chenai secures Olympic quota

London Games silver medallist Vijay's hopes dashed; Kynan Chenai secures Olympic quota

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Kynan Chenai gave himself an advance birthday gift by securing a quota place for the Rio Olympics but London Games silver medallist Vijay Kumar's hopes of earning a berth went up in smoke at the Asia Olympic Qualifying Competition for shooting, in New Delhi on Thursday.

Hostages: 'Only god knows what will happen'

Hostages: 'Only god knows what will happen'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2004

A truck driver in Kuwait says they have no information about the megotiations on to free the Indian hostages.

Review: Airlift is taut, tense, terrific!

Review: Airlift is taut, tense, terrific!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

'Oh what a beauty Akshay's performance is. Old-school gallantry, contemporary tone, his measured delivery is the soul of and savoir in Airlift,' says Sukanya Verma.

Trump: Qatar crisis will be solved 'fairly easily'

Trump: Qatar crisis will be solved 'fairly easily'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Trump said military action against a defiant North Korea is certainly an option, but hoped that he does not have to use it.

COVID: Passengers from EU, Turkey, UK banned

COVID: Passengers from EU, Turkey, UK banned

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

After a meeting of the Group of Ministers on coronavirus, the government has proposed a set of social distancing measures to be in force till March 31, the officials told reporters.

Weight loss: Why skipping food, dieting will not help

Weight loss: Why skipping food, dieting will not help

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Obesity consultant and cosmetic physician Dr Manjiri Patankar who is also the founder of Instasculpt clinics in India, Dubai and Kuwait reveals that weight loss and obesity are less to do with unhealthy eating habits and more to do with human behaviour.

UN orders evacuation of staff from Iraq border

UN orders evacuation of staff from Iraq border

Rediff.com9 Mar 2003

The decision was taken after its staff found that parts of the fence on the Iraq-Kuwait border had been breached.

'We don't expect too many people to leave'

'We don't expect too many people to leave'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2003

'There is a level of anxiety, but there is no great rush of people wanting to get away,' says Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Swashpawan Singh.

Making Priyanka Chopra look wow in Zanjeer

Making Priyanka Chopra look wow in Zanjeer

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Designer Pria Kataria Puri is all set to work her magic on Zanjeer's leading lady.

What's delaying India's STUDY ABROAD plans?

What's delaying India's STUDY ABROAD plans?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Students who have received admission to foreign universities are struggling with unexpected delays, additional living costs and scarcity of vaccine supplies.

Riteish Deshmukh launches Marathi Filmfare awards

Riteish Deshmukh launches Marathi Filmfare awards

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Ramzan photographs: Praying to the Almighty!

Ramzan photographs: Praying to the Almighty!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

We invited you to share your Ramzan photographs -- here's the second set of responses.

India to pledge Rs 14 crore for conflict-hit Syria

India to pledge Rs 14 crore for conflict-hit Syria

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

Deeply concerned about the hardships and sufferings of the people of Syria as a result of unabated violence there, India will be pledging about Rs 14 crore towards humanitarian assistance in a United Nations conference which will be held in Kuwait on Wednesday.

Saudi Arabia sack Dutch coach Rijkaard

Saudi Arabia sack Dutch coach Rijkaard

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Saudi Arabia have sacked Frank Rijkaard as coach of the national soccer team after 18 months in charge, the country's football federation has announced.

Indian rice exports not hurt by Iraq war

Indian rice exports not hurt by Iraq war

Rediff.com2 Apr 2003

India's rice exports have not been hurt because of the war in Iraq but could face a slowdown in shipments to Kuwait, traders and analysts said on Wednesday.\n\n\n\n

India has trade deficit with 48 countries: Minister

India has trade deficit with 48 countries: Minister

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

During the first six months of the financial year, the country's exports dipped by 6.79 per cent to $143.6 billion from $154.1 billion in the same period last year.