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Home ministry sounds 'powder' alert at airports

Home ministry sounds 'powder' alert at airports

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

The home ministry has sounded alert at all small and major airports to tighten security and seize any suspicious powder or liquid any passenger may try to smuggle in on any domestic or international flight.

Column: Al Qaeda's Nigerian link

Column: Al Qaeda's Nigerian link

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

From additional details of the terror attempt on December 25 by a Nigerian member of Al Qaeda to cause an explosion in a plane of the US North-West Airlines flying from Amsterdam to Detroit as it was approaching Detroit to land there, it is evident that it was not a lone wolf terrorist attempt by an angry individual to give vent to his anger against the United States.

Bollywood's unemployed stars

Bollywood's unemployed stars

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Joginder Tuteja lists the actors, who are yet to announce their next ventures.

Suarez leads Ajax to 3-0 win over Nijmegen

Suarez leads Ajax to 3-0 win over Nijmegen

Rediff.com12 Dec 2009

Ajax Amsterdam striker Luis Suarez took his league tally for the season to 18 with a goal in the 3-0 home victory over NEC Nijmegen on Friday.

PSV see off Ajax in seven-goal thriller

PSV see off Ajax in seven-goal thriller

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

PSV Eindhoven scored three second-half goals to beat Ajax Amsterdam 4-3 in a thrilling match and hand Martin Jol's team their first defeat of the Dutch league season on Sunday.

From shining skyscrapers to dilapidated shells: 2018's Architectural Photography Awards

From shining skyscrapers to dilapidated shells: 2018's Architectural Photography Awards

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

The shortlist for the Architectural Photography Awards 2018 has been revealed. The awards are split into four categories: Exterior, Interior, Sense of Place, and Buildings in Use, with each comprising five finalists. The 20 photographs that make up the shortlist will be exhibited at the World Architecture Festival in Amsterdam between November 28 - 30, and an overall winner will be announced on the 30. Here are some of the brilliant photos in the shortlist.

Defoe double helps England hold Netherlands

Defoe double helps England hold Netherlands

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

Substitute Jermain Defoe struck twice after the break to spare the blushes of England's defenders and earn Fabio Capello's side a 2-2 draw in a friendly with the Netherlands in Amsterdam on Wednesday. England were punished for two blunders at the back in the first half as they fell 2-0 behind through opportunist strikes from Dirk Kuyt and Rafael van der Vaart.

NCLAT to hear Dutch court administrator in Jet case

NCLAT to hear Dutch court administrator in Jet case

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Jet is facing insolvency proceedings in the Netherlands as well where it was declared bankrupt after it failed to pay two European creditors.

Iniesta out of Barca's Champions League game

Iniesta out of Barca's Champions League game

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has failed to recover from a calf strain and will miss Tuesday's Champions League Group F match at APOEL Nicosia.

What's it like shopping for sex toys in India?

What's it like shopping for sex toys in India?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

What is it like to go shopping for naughty sex toys in our cities? Two Marie Claire staffers go on the prowl, and give you a juicy account of the good, bad and ugly of sex-retail therapy in the capital.

PHOTOS: Paris hosts Gay Games

PHOTOS: Paris hosts Gay Games

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Over 12,700 participants from 91 countries are expected during the one-week contest, which features a variety of athletes - young and old, male and female, straight and gay.

Ajax secure extra-time Cup win

Ajax secure extra-time Cup win

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

Ajax Amsterdam's Urby Emanuelson broke the hearts of second division Dordrecht by curling home a freekick in the final minute of extra time to secure a 2-1 win in their Dutch Cup third round tie on Thursday.

Jawaani Jaaneman review

Jawaani Jaaneman review

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Saif is a hoot, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Welcome to the era of the 'provisional goal'

Welcome to the era of the 'provisional goal'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

There are great goals, lucky goals, own goals, winning goals and now, in the era of VAR, we have the 'provisional goal'.

Survived because of sailing skills, naval training: Tomy

Survived because of sailing skills, naval training: Tomy

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

'Very thankful to #IndianNavy & all who rescued me,' Tomy was quoted as saying in the Indian Navy spokesman's tweet.

Europa League PHOTOS: Heartbreak for Ajax, Augsburg strike late to advance

Europa League PHOTOS: Heartbreak for Ajax, Augsburg strike late to advance

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Four-time European Champions Ajax Amsterdam were felled at the first hurdle of the continent's second tier Europa League on Thursday, exiting in the group stage two days after rivals PSV Eindhoven celebrated long-awaited success.

This Dutch Mumbaiwallah loves dosas

This Dutch Mumbaiwallah loves dosas

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

Matan Schabracq co-owns one of the city's hippest nightspots, has appeared in an ad film and is probably one of the most well-known expatriates to have made Mumbai their home. He is also credited for having redefined the way Mumbai parties and dines out, no mean achievement for the mere five years that he has been around.

Barca forward Messi back in training after injury

Barca forward Messi back in training after injury

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi returned to training with his team mates on Monday as he continues his recovery from a thigh strain sustained in a La Liga match at Almeria at the end of last month.

Opening wins for Ajax and Feyenoord, PSV held

Opening wins for Ajax and Feyenoord, PSV held

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

Ajax Amsterdam gave coach Martin Jol a winning start with a 2-0 success over Groningen in their opening game of the new Dutch league season on Sunday.

Turkish plane crashes, 9 killed

Turkish plane crashes, 9 killed

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

Emergency workers carry wounded passengers atop a baggage vehicle after a Turkish Airlines passenger plane with 135 people aboard crashed while trying to land at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport on Wednesday.At least nine people died and more than 50 others injured.

Ajax name Jol as head coach

Ajax name Jol as head coach

Rediff.com27 May 2009

Ajax Amsterdam have appointed Martin Jol as their head coach on a three-year contract, the Dutch club said on Tuesday.

Man City sign Hamburg's De Jong

Man City sign Hamburg's De Jong

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Manchester City have agreed to sign Netherlands midfielder Nigel de Jong from Hamburg SV pending personal terms, the German club said on Monday.

Six-goal Suarez fires Ajax to 14-1 Dutch Cup win

Six-goal Suarez fires Ajax to 14-1 Dutch Cup win

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Ajax Amsterdam's Uruguay forward Luis Suarez hit six goals in a 14-1 thrashing of amateurs WHC Wezep in the Dutch Cup fourth round on Wednesday.

Satyam: No decision on lifting halt at NYSE

Satyam: No decision on lifting halt at NYSE

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

The trading remains halted as of now in securities of Satyam in New York and Amsterdam exchanges, an NYSE Euronext spokesperson said in an e-mailed statement. On January 7, the New York Stock Exchange halted trading in Satyam Computer Services Ltd after Satyam stock plunged by over 90 per cent to $0.85 in pre-market trade in the US.

Van Gaal's Alkmaar land second Dutch title

Van Gaal's Alkmaar land second Dutch title

Rediff.com19 Apr 2009

AZ Alkmaar clinched their second Dutch championship after Ajax Amsterdam failed to beat PSV Eindhoven on Sunday.

Hamburg lead big guns into UEFA knock-outs

Hamburg lead big guns into UEFA knock-outs

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

Hamburg led a trio of former European champions into the UEFA Cup knockout phase on Thursday and previous winners Valencia also secured a last 32 place. Aston Villa and Ajax Amsterdam progressed from Group F along with Hamburg, whose 2-0 victory at Slavia Prague meant Villa qualified despite a 2-1 home defeat by Slovakia's Zilina.

Marseille, Werder Bremen in UEFA Cup QF

Marseille, Werder Bremen in UEFA Cup QF

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

An extra-time goal from on-loan English-born defender Tyrone Mears sent Olympique Marseille into the UEFA Cup quarter-finals Wednesday. Mears headed in from close range in the 110th minute to secure the Ligue 1 side a 2-2 draw at Ajax Amsterdam, putting them through 4-3 on aggregate. Werder Bremen knocked out St Etienne. The Germans, 1-0 up from the first leg, advanced with a 2-2 draw in France.

PIX: Real Madrid knocked out of Champions League by Ajax

PIX: Real Madrid knocked out of Champions League by Ajax

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Holders Real Madrid were sensationally knocked out of the Champions League on Tuesday after being thrashed 4-1 at home by an outstanding Ajax Amsterdam who overturned a first-leg deficit to reach the quarter-finals 5-3 on aggregate.

Marseille gain slim UEFA Cup lead

Marseille gain slim UEFA Cup lead

Rediff.com13 Mar 2009

Olympique Marseille let 10-man Ajax Amsterdam off the hook in a UEFA Cup first leg meeting of former European champions on Thursday, while holders Zenit St Petersburg suffered a 2-0 defeat at Udinese. The only other emphatic victory in the first legs came from ambitious Manchester City, 2-0 winners at home to Danish club AaB Aalborg.

Satyam to list on Euronext

Satyam to list on Euronext

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

As the New York Stock Exchange, Euronext and NSE are affiliated entities, upon listing on Euronext, it would establish its association with all three exchanges under one group, strengthening its presence in these three important markets, Satyam said in a communique to the Bombay Stock Exchange.

Soccer Extras: Balotelli hits back at fans following racist insults

Soccer Extras: Balotelli hits back at fans following racist insults

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

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

Why journalists are 'jealous' of Bhavya Dore

Why journalists are 'jealous' of Bhavya Dore

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The crash between a Kazakhstan Airlines Ilyushin Il-76 and a Saudia Boeing 747 over Charkhi Dadri in Haryana occurred 24 years ago.' During the lockdown, journalist Bhavya Dore reported on it from her home. Her article found a proud mention in the Bloomsburg Jealousy List 2020.

Former United, Barca manager Van Gaal ends career after family tragedy

Former United, Barca manager Van Gaal ends career after family tragedy

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Former Manchester United and Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal ended his coaching career following a family tragedy.

Football Focus: 'Hungry lion' Ibrahimovic set to return; Lampard hails Chelsea

Football Focus: 'Hungry lion' Ibrahimovic set to return; Lampard hails Chelsea

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

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

EPL: Man United held by Southampton in goalless stalemate

EPL: Man United held by Southampton in goalless stalemate

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Southampton missed a penalty as they held a makeshift Manchester United side to a 0-0 draw in a tepid Premier League clash on Wednesday.

Ajax confirm Huntelaar talks with Real

Ajax confirm Huntelaar talks with Real

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

Ajax Amsterdam confirmed on Tuesday they are in talks with Real Madrid about the transfer of striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar but said no deal had yet been agreed.

Banned Lee hopeful of Olympic spot

Banned Lee hopeful of Olympic spot

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Former badminton world number one Lee Chong Wei is hoping to be back on court for the start of the 2016 Olympic qualifiers in May after finally being given an April date for a hearing into his failed dope test.

Ajax dumped out of UEFA Cup

Ajax dumped out of UEFA Cup

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

Former European champions Ajax Amsterdam made a shock exit from the UEFA Cup on Thursday after a 3-2 home defeat by Dinamo Zagreb gave the Croatians victory on the away goals rule.

Which Indian airport is 1 of the most followed airports on SM?

Which Indian airport is 1 of the most followed airports on SM?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

Delhi's ritzy Terminal 3 is on the global top 5 list on social media and the first among Asian airports on social media.

Champions League: Klopp expects no easy ride

Champions League: Klopp expects no easy ride

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Klopp has led Liverpool to back-to-back Champions League finals but is adamant that their impressive recent track record does not make them the title favourites.