News for '-seaside'

Djokovic wins Eastbourne, brings Ancic into coaching team

Djokovic wins Eastbourne, brings Ancic into coaching team

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Novak Djokovic looked to have regained his confidence and form just in time for a concerted Wimbledon assault as he carved out an emphatic win over Gael Monfils in the Aegon International grasscourt final at Eastbourne on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Typhoon carnage in Philippines

PHOTOS: Typhoon carnage in Philippines

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Nearly 10,000 people could have died in the deadliest typhoon that ravaged the central Philippines city of Tacloban, officials said on Sunday.

At least 15 dead in Mogadishu hotel attack in Somalia

At least 15 dead in Mogadishu hotel attack in Somalia

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

According to several news reports, at least 15 people had died and many injured. Gunfire echoed round the seaside city after the blast and ambulances raced to the scene.

PM Modi arrives in France for G7 Summit

PM Modi arrives in France for G7 Summit

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

Though India is not a member of the G-7 grouping, Modi has been personally invited by French President Emmanuel Macron.

IMAGES: Irina Shayk stars as a swimsuit siren yet again!

IMAGES: Irina Shayk stars as a swimsuit siren yet again!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

The Russian supermodel features in a second series of alluring photographs this year for Beach Bunny Swimwear.

PHOTOS: Thousands turn up for Puri Rath Yatra

PHOTOS: Thousands turn up for Puri Rath Yatra

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Amid high alert and tight security in the wake of serial blasts at Bodh Gaya, the world famous annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath celebrated on Wednesday with fanfare, religious fervour and a spirit of camaraderie.

South Africa's Prince and Petersen in 501 stand for Lancashire

South Africa's Prince and Petersen in 501 stand for Lancashire

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

South African batsmen Ashwell Prince and Alviro Petersen piled on a record 501 runs for the third wicket in Lancashire's county championship match against Glamorgan on Monday.

Murray beats Wawrinka to claim first win since return

Murray beats Wawrinka to claim first win since return

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Murray, who took a wildcard into the seaside event as a fitness test for next week's Wimbledon, looked sharp on a sun-baked centre court and tasted victory for the first time since beating Benoit Paire in the last 16 of Wimbledon 350 days ago.

You just can't resist these swimsuits!

You just can't resist these swimsuits!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

It had everything you'd love to wear to a sunny seaside vacation or pool party.

This mafia boss is going to jail for ever!

This mafia boss is going to jail for ever!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

83-year-old 'organized criminal' James 'Whitey' Bulger is probably breathing easy on the prospect of not having to face the lethal injection, but instead spend the rest of his life behind bars.

F1 teams to be limited to 80 people each at closed races

F1 teams to be limited to 80 people each at closed races

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Formula One's 10 teams will be limited to a maximum 80 people each at races held without spectators when the delayed season gets going in July. Formula One is hoping to start racing behind closed doors in Austria in early July, followed by a number of races in similar conditions elsewhere in Europe.

From Saagar to Chandni: More Rishi Magical Melodies

From Saagar to Chandni: More Rishi Magical Melodies

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Sukanya Verma lists Chintu's memorable songs.

Would you bid for Nirav Modi's art?

Would you bid for Nirav Modi's art?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Sixty-eight paintings that once belonged to fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi will go under the hammer next week.

Anti-nuke protestors threaten to lay siege at KNPP

Anti-nuke protestors threaten to lay siege at KNPP

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

With the commissioning of the much-delayed Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project expected by end of December 10, anti-nuclear activists are planning to lay siege to the facility on December 10 to press for scrapping the project.

Review: The Descendants is a triumph of human imperfection

Review: The Descendants is a triumph of human imperfection

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

Shaikh Ayaz raves about George Clooney's Oscar-nominated film, The Descendants.

BCCI to felicitate Dravid next week

BCCI to felicitate Dravid next week

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

The BCCI will felicitate veteran batsman Rahul Dravid in Mumbai on March 27.

Atwal grabs lead at Sea Island

Atwal grabs lead at Sea Island

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

India's Arjun Atwal carded eight birdies and a lone bogey to rocket into a one-shot lead over Davis Love III and Jim Furyk after Friday's second round of the McGladrey Classic at Sea Island in Georgia.

Bapu's salt march among world's most influential protests

Bapu's salt march among world's most influential protests

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Mahatma Gandhi-led 'Salt Satyagraha' during India's independence struggle has been named among the 'Top 10 Most Influential Protests' in the world by the prestigious Time magazine. In March 1930, Gandhi embarked on a 24-day march from Sabarmati Ashram near Ahmedabad to the small seaside town of Dandi to produce salt to protest against the British salt monopoly in colonial India.

UAE ban fails to dampen celebrations for triumphant Qatari fans

UAE ban fails to dampen celebrations for triumphant Qatari fans

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Qataris have been barred from attending matches as the UAE, along with Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Egypt, cut political and trade ties with Qatar in June 2017 over allegations Doha supports terrorism -- a charge Qatar denies.

Day after bombing, New Jersey rocked by explosion

Day after bombing, New Jersey rocked by explosion

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

The explosion was the second in New Jersey since Sunday. It came as developments continued moving quickly more than 24 hours after a bombing injured 29 people in Manhattan.

Japan: Toxic leak plugged at crippled N-plant

Japan: Toxic leak plugged at crippled N-plant

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

Japanese workers at the tsunami-hit Fukushima nuclear plant on Tuesday plugged a crack leaking highly toxic water into the sea from a concrete pit, though authorities were concerned about a possible hydrogen blast due to the build up of gas at a stricken reactor.

Destination dos replace the Big Fat Indian wedding

Destination dos replace the Big Fat Indian wedding

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

The Big Fat Indian wedding is being traded in for a smaller one in foreign countries, preferably in Southeast Asia -- we examine the growing trend.

Touring Normandy: The D-Day beaches and beyond

Touring Normandy: The D-Day beaches and beyond

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

For many people, Normandy, a province in North-Western France, conjures up images of the massive armada that descended upon its shores on June 6, 1944 to drive the Nazis out of continental Europe. However, Normandy is a lot more than just that says Siddhu Warrior.

Lakhs of devotees attend Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath at Puri

Lakhs of devotees attend Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath at Puri

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and other dignitaries greeted the people on Lord Jagannath's annual car festival.

Clijsters surges into Eastbourne quarter-finals

Clijsters surges into Eastbourne quarter-finals

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Kim Clijsters surged into the quarters-finals of the Eastbourne grasscourt tournament on Wednesday with a 6-1, 6-0 thrashing of Lucie Safarova.

The world's top 10 beach escapes

The world's top 10 beach escapes

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Here is a list of the world's best beaches, compiled on the basis of customer experience and popularity as destination getaways.

Security heightened at Guj ports after terror threat

Security heightened at Guj ports after terror threat

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

The move comes days after the Indian Navy also warned of a possible terror attack from the sea side.

8 dead as Cyclone 'Fani' slams into Odisha

8 dead as Cyclone 'Fani' slams into Odisha

Rediff.com3 May 2019

The storm is India's strongest tropical cyclone to make landfall in 20 years.

Russian President signs Georgia truce

Russian President signs Georgia truce

Rediff.com16 Aug 2008

The original document, brokered by French President Nicolas Sarkozy last Tuesday during his Moscow visit and approved by EU foreign ministers in Brussels the next day, has already been signed by separatist leaders of the breakaway republics of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.

Wozniacki beats Razzano to take Eastbourne title

Wozniacki beats Razzano to take Eastbourne title

Rediff.com20 Jun 2009

Teenager Caroline Wozniacki warmed up for Wimbledon with victory in the Eastbourne International grasscourt tournament on Saturday.

MLAs loyal to Dinakaran vacate resort, move into hotel

MLAs loyal to Dinakaran vacate resort, move into hotel

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The legislators moved out of the resort as it was already booked for the weekend, sources said.

Ex-sports greats Evert, Norman wed in Bahamas

Ex-sports greats Evert, Norman wed in Bahamas

Rediff.com29 Jun 2008

Ex-golfer Greg Norman and tennis legend Chris Evert were married on Saturday in a seaside ceremony held under a veil of tight security on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Evert and Norman, both 53, exchanged vows in front of 140 family and friends, including US television personality Matt Lauer and singer-songwriter Corey Hart.

What Modi, Xi will discuss in Mahabalipuram

What Modi, Xi will discuss in Mahabalipuram

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The focus of the talks will be to ensure mutual development and expanding overall ties, diplomatic sources said.

Buddha, fighting bulls to welcome Modi, Xi

Buddha, fighting bulls to welcome Modi, Xi

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

The historic coastal town is witnessing a flurry of activity, including infrastructure development in view of the high-level meet between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping next week.

Is China getting ready to attack Taiwan?

Is China getting ready to attack Taiwan?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

With tensions between China and Taiwan rapidly increasing, the tone of China's official media has also become progressively more strident, observes former senior RA&W officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

'Terrorists brushed him off asking not to bother'

'Terrorists brushed him off asking not to bother'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

A week after the terror attacks, fishermen in south Mumbai are yet to come to terms that terrorists took the sea route to the city and feel adequate patrolling may have alerted security agencies.

Will Del Potro be fit in time for Australian Open?

Will Del Potro be fit in time for Australian Open?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Juan Martin del Potro is unlikely to be fit enough to play in next month's Australian Open, the Argentine told a news conference on Tuesday.

Cyrus Poonawalla buys iconic Lincoln House for Rs 750 crore

Cyrus Poonawalla buys iconic Lincoln House for Rs 750 crore

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

The sale of the Lincoln House in the Breach Candy area of south Mumbai, which used to house the US consulate, to the billionaire chairman of the Pune-based Serum Institute, makes it the largest real estate deal in the country's financial capital.

Liz, Arun & a blast in Mumbai

Liz, Arun & a blast in Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

A star-studded black tie event hosted by Parmeshwar Godrej in honour of newlyweds Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar saw the who's who of the city's party circuit.

The magic of Gopalpur-on-Sea

The magic of Gopalpur-on-Sea

Rediff.com30 Jun 2006

Gopalpur-on-Sea is a picturesque and peaceful seaside resort offering pristine, palm fringed beaches.