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We must delink religion from terror: Swaraj tells Arab League

We must delink religion from terror: Swaraj tells Arab League

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

"Terrorists use religion, but inflict harm on people of all faiths," said Swaraj, who arrived in Manama on Saturday on a two-day visit.

It's Arab world vs soccer world!

It's Arab world vs soccer world!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

FIFA presidential candidate Jerome Champagne said that as head of soccer's governing body he would seek to move the 2022 Qatar World Cup from November-December to late European spring - a step that would please European associations by averting disruption of their season.

History and Mystery in Egypt

History and Mystery in Egypt

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Time travel in the land of the pharaohs.

Kuwaiti authorities identify bodies of 45 Indians; vows prompt probe

Kuwaiti authorities identify bodies of 45 Indians; vows prompt probe

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Kuwaiti authorities have identified the bodies of 45 Indians and three Filipino nationals killed in the tragic fire incident in a building housing foreign workers in the Gulf Kingdom, a top official said on Thursday.

The petrochemical shift that could quench LPG output thirst

The petrochemical shift that could quench LPG output thirst

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

India may have to lean more on West Asian nations for supplies of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), a cooking fuel, in the coming years after Indian state-run refiners drew up big plans to diversify into producing more profitable petrochemicals. This shift leads to reduced LPG output, Indian refining executives said. The mantra for state-run oil companies, from Indian Oil Corporation (IndianOil) to liquefied natural gas (LNG) importer Petronet LNG, which are looking to diversify their businesses from lower-margin fuels, has been value-added petrochemicals.

Brazil's FIFA World Cup qualification hanging by a thread

Brazil's FIFA World Cup qualification hanging by a thread

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Brazil shocked and other big upsets at World Cup qualifiers played on Tuesday

PIX: Khelif wins women's welterweight gold amid gender dispute

PIX: Khelif wins women's welterweight gold amid gender dispute

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Algeria's Imane Khelif, a silver medallist at the 2022 World Championships, and Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting have been in the spotlight at the Paris Games amid a gender dispute that has dominated headlines.

People in east look Chinese, south like Africa: Sam Pitroda

People in east look Chinese, south like Africa: Sam Pitroda

Rediff.com8 May 2024

He further added that the people of India respect different languages, religion, food and customs which varies from region to region. "That's the India that I believe in, where everybody has a place and everybody compromises little bit," he said.

Hamas accepts Qatari-Egypt ceasefire plan for Gaza

Hamas accepts Qatari-Egypt ceasefire plan for Gaza

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Thousands of people flee eastern Rafah after Israel orders people to evacuate as fears of a full-blown military assault on the city sheltering more than one million displaced people grow.

The Arab Spring withers into winter

The Arab Spring withers into winter

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Its promise has fallen short before the onslaught of the votaries of the old order and ruthless extremist forces, notes Talmiz Ahmad.

India, UAE scripting better future on world's book with pen of time: Modi

India, UAE scripting better future on world's book with pen of time: Modi

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Hailing India and the UAE as "partners in progress", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the ties between the two countries serve as a model for the world and they are scripting a new history in the third decade of the 21st century.

'Netanyahu cannot eradicate Hamas'

'Netanyahu cannot eradicate Hamas'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

'Assassinating the leaders of an organisation, destroying their homes, buildings and institutions are not 'wiping out' an organisation.' 'Genociding the Lebanese or the Palestinians is something that Israel cannot technically do, let alone morally afford.'

Williamson steps down as NZ captain

Williamson steps down as NZ captain

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Kane Williamson has stepped down as captain of New Zealand's white-ball teams

Girl rescued from Arab remarries

Girl rescued from Arab remarries

Rediff.com19 May 2003

Rahul in Egypt; meets Arab League chief Musa

Rahul in Egypt; meets Arab League chief Musa

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

On his visit to Egypt, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met Arab League chief Amr Musa and discussed the current political situation in the Middle East and South Asia, including Indo-Pak ties.

Smartphones, India's 4th Largest Exports!

Smartphones, India's 4th Largest Exports!

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Smartphones have been a key success story of the government's production-linked incentive scheme, helping India become the second-largest mobile phone manufacturing country, after China.

Obama's silence on Gaza angers Arabs

Obama's silence on Gaza angers Arabs

Rediff.com31 Dec 2008

Arabs, mainly immigrants from Palestine, are expressing their frustration and anger over President-elect Barack Obama's silence over Israeli strikes on Gaza Strip and asserting that this shows that there would be little change in the pro-Tel Aviv policies of the US.

Berrington to lead Scotland's squad in T20 World Cup

Berrington to lead Scotland's squad in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Richie Berrington will lead Scotland's 14-member squad in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, the Cricket Scotland (CS) announced the squad on Wednesday.

Arab Spring in the offing in Punjab: Manpreet Badal

Arab Spring in the offing in Punjab: Manpreet Badal

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

President of newly-formed Punjab People's Party, which is emerging as a third force in the state, Manpreet claims the results of Punjab elections would be quite different than expected.

'Israel like James Bond has a licence to kill'

'Israel like James Bond has a licence to kill'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

'But unlike Bond who killed an individual, Israel is killing a nation.'

Jet, 1st Indian carrier to join Arab group

Jet, 1st Indian carrier to join Arab group

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

It will provide Jet Airways and the Arab airline members of AACO, with opportunities to create synergies.

What Justin Trudeau said after meeting Modi at G7 summit

What Justin Trudeau said after meeting Modi at G7 summit

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Trudeau said that there was a commitment to work together with India to deal with some "very important issues".

Withdraw Waqf Bill, talk to stakeholders: Muslim bodies to govt

Withdraw Waqf Bill, talk to stakeholders: Muslim bodies to govt

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Both factions of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind (Arshad Madani and Mahmood Madani) slammed the Bill and expressed grave concerns over the proposed legislation.

Mohammad Yunus: The Nobel laureate Prof who will head new Bangladesh govt

Mohammad Yunus: The Nobel laureate Prof who will head new Bangladesh govt

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Life has come full circle for Nobel laureate Professor Mohammad Yunus, who faced persecution during Sheikh Hasina's regime for embezzlement, is now all set to head of the interim government in Bangladesh after she resigned and fled the country.

Australia cancel Afghanistan T20s over women's rights

Australia cancel Afghanistan T20s over women's rights

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Australia have called off a T20 series against Afghanistan citing a deteriorating human rights situation for women and girls in the Taliban-ruled country.

The selective winds from the Arab Spring

The selective winds from the Arab Spring

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

The most surprising part in the whole so-called Arab Spring is that the countries which were relatively more liberal and secular were the ones to see mass uprisings, while the countries that are more inward-looking and theology-driven, such as Saudi Arabia, have yet to see the kind of protests witnessed on Cairo or Tunis streets, says Faisal Kidwai

Is Tamil Nadu Heading For A Jallikattu 2.0 Moment?

Is Tamil Nadu Heading For A Jallikattu 2.0 Moment?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The recent 'revelation' by TN fishers freed by Sri Lanka after they had paid up Lankan rupees 50,000 each in fines, that their hair was tonsured in prison and they were forced to remove their garments other than the underpants, and were also made to clean toilets, as if with vengeance, has touched a raw nerve this time, just as another issue or issues had done it ahead of the Jallikattu protests, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

GET OUT, angry Arabs tell their leaders

GET OUT, angry Arabs tell their leaders

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

The echo of street protests in Tunisia has reverberated across other nations, triggering anti-government demonstrations in Yemen, Lebanon and Egypt. Rediff.com tells you why the Arab world is witnessing a winter of discontent.

Hasina's Request On 'Short Notice': MEA

Hasina's Request On 'Short Notice': MEA

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'Our border guarding forces have also been instructed to be exceptionally alert in view of this complex situation.'

India invited to Arab League summit

India invited to Arab League summit

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

With efforts intensifying to generate a new momentum in the stalled Middle East talks, a four-member delegation led by Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed will be participating at the summit.

Putin Leaves Russia At Last!

Putin Leaves Russia At Last!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Escorted by four fighter jets, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a rare one-day lightning tour to the Middle East during which he visited Saudi Arabia after a short trip to the United Arab Emirates.

Sam Pitroda quits as Cong's overseas chief after row over remarks

Sam Pitroda quits as Cong's overseas chief after row over remarks

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said on X that party chief Mallikarjun Kharge has accepted Pitroda's decision.

Pitroda remarks: Modi dares Stalin to snap ties with Congress over Tamil pride

Pitroda remarks: Modi dares Stalin to snap ties with Congress over Tamil pride

Rediff.com8 May 2024

He asked if DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, "who speaks of Tamil culture, such a serious allegation has been made--will DMK snap ties with Congress, for Tamil pride and the Tamil people."

T20 World Cup: Paul Stirling to lead Ireland

T20 World Cup: Paul Stirling to lead Ireland

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Veteran opening batter Paul Stirling was on Wednesday named Ireland skipper in their 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in West Indies and USA.

US will not retreat from the Arab World, says Clinton

US will not retreat from the Arab World, says Clinton

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Undeterred by the recent anti-US protests in the Arab world which has resulted in the killing of the American ambassador to Libya, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has ruled out its retreat from the Arab World.

Transfers: Sterling, Sancho seal loan deals; Toney makes Saudi move

Transfers: Sterling, Sancho seal loan deals; Toney makes Saudi move

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Ivan Toney, once Brentford's lynchpin in attack, has moved to Al-Ahli for 40 million pounds ($52.50 million).

A Traditional Kerala Meal For Sreejesh

A Traditional Kerala Meal For Sreejesh

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

The customary naadan or home-cooked meal is rather memorable fare.

Not my intention to hurt Arab-Israeli sentiments: Netanyahu on racist remarks

Not my intention to hurt Arab-Israeli sentiments: Netanyahu on racist remarks

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Netanyahu has apologised to Israel's Arab citizens for racist remarks he made during last week's parliamentary election.

Kuwait cracks down on illegal real estate after fire

Kuwait cracks down on illegal real estate after fire

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Authorities in Kuwait have launched a crackdown on illegal property extensions in the wake of a devastating fire at a seven-storey building that claimed the lives of 50 people, including 46 Indians, according to a media report on Saturday.

Qatar Reprieve Highlights India Diplomacy

Qatar Reprieve Highlights India Diplomacy

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The incident remains a reminder of the inherent fragilities of all geopolitical relationships.