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ONGC to bid for Azerbaijan refinery

ONGC to bid for Azerbaijan refinery

Rediff.com23 May 2007

ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas arm of state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), is getting ready to bid for an oil field in Azerbaijan.

Who Says India Is Friendless?

Who Says India Is Friendless?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

The reality is that far from being friendless, India is better positioned in the world than at any point post-Cold War, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Indians Now Boarding For Central Asia

Indians Now Boarding For Central Asia

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Just over a three-hour flight from Delhi, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Georgia have seen a big jump in visitors.

Tamannaah Wears The Colour of 2025

Tamannaah Wears The Colour of 2025

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Shilpa gets sweaty... Huma meets Jared... Disha performs in Dubai...

Full List of Countries Hit With Trump's 'Reciprocal' Tariffs

Full List of Countries Hit With Trump's 'Reciprocal' Tariffs

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Here is the complete list of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday.

Women's hockey: India take unassailable lead over Azerbaijan

Women's hockey: India take unassailable lead over Azerbaijan

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

India eked out a 2-1 victory over Azerbaijan in the second women's hockey Test to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the four-match series at the Major Dhyan Chand National stadium, in Delhi, on Monday.

Pregnant athletes send message of strength to women

Pregnant athletes send message of strength to women

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

When an Egyptian fencer picked up her sabre and an Azerbaijani archer steadied her bow, there was one thing Paris Olympics spectators may not have immediately noticed - they were pregnant.

Recipe: Bethica's Falafels

Recipe: Bethica's Falafels

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Soft on the inside, crisp on the outside, falafels taste divine eaten piping hot, dipped in hummus or rolled in pita or a flatbread.

Where You Can Watch Saif's Son On OTT

Where You Can Watch Saif's Son On OTT

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

From Saif Ali Khan's sabse bada beta's streaming debut to how to make potstickers with Prince Charles' chhoti bahu, it's all there on OTT this week.

F1: Piastri's epic win in Baku propels McLaren to top spot

F1: Piastri's epic win in Baku propels McLaren to top spot

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Oscar Piastri won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and sent McLaren top of the constructors' standings in a race that finished with a virtual safety car after a penultimate lap collision between Ferrari's Carlos Sainz and Red Bull's Sergio Perez.

England beat stubborn Azerbaijan 2-0

England beat stubborn Azerbaijan 2-0

Rediff.com31 Mar 2005

World Chess: India stuns Azerbaijan

World Chess: India stuns Azerbaijan

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

Led by Krishnan Sasikiran on the top board, India defeated formidable Azerbaijan 2.5-1.5 in the third round of the World Team Chess Championship to emerge as joint leader in the elite event in Bursa, Turkey on Friday.

Fog, cold weather hinder search for Raisi's chopper crash site

Fog, cold weather hinder search for Raisi's chopper crash site

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Hours after an Iranian military commander claimed to have located the crash site of the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, conflicting reports emerged as the head of Iran's Red Crescent Society, Pir Hossein Koulivand, said that rescue teams are still searching the area for the accident site.

Hockey Test series: India thrash Azerbaijan 3-0

Hockey Test series: India thrash Azerbaijan 3-0

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Indian eves on Wednesday registered a 3-0 victory over a hapless Azerbaijan in the third match to keep their slate clean in the four-Test hockey series at the Major Dhyan Chand National stadium, in New Delhi, on Wednesday.

Chikkara third Indian to win gold at U-23 Wrestling Worlds

Chikkara third Indian to win gold at U-23 Wrestling Worlds

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Chirag Chikkara created history as he became only the third Indian to be crowned Under-23 World champion.

F2 disaster: Indian driver walks away from deadly crash

F2 disaster: Indian driver walks away from deadly crash

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Indian driver Kush Maini on Sunday survived a horrifying crash after he stalled at the start of the feature race in Formula 2, a support race to Formula 1.

Curious, Playful Kanchi

Curious, Playful Kanchi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'I am not the candy you want, I am the sun you need,' she says.

Azerbaijan to make F1 race debut in 2016

Azerbaijan to make F1 race debut in 2016

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Azerbaijan will make its Formula One debut in July next year with Germany returning after a year's absence, according to a 21-race provisional calendar published by the sport's governing body on Friday.

Azerbaijan GP: Ferrari's Leclerc on pole after crash-hit qualifying

Azerbaijan GP: Ferrari's Leclerc on pole after crash-hit qualifying

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

The pole was Charles Leclerc's second in a row

Ricciardo wins chaotic Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Vettel penalised

Ricciardo wins chaotic Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Vettel penalised

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo won a chaotic Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday, with Formula One championship leader Sebastian Vettel finishing fourth after being penalised for swerving into rival Lewis Hamilton who came home in fifth.

Lots Of Romance In Theatres This February

Lots Of Romance In Theatres This February

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

February is the month of Valentine's Day and expectedly, there are quite a few romantic films coming up.

F1: Vettel completes pole hat-trick in Azerbaijan

F1: Vettel completes pole hat-trick in Azerbaijan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

The German was joined on the front row of the grid by reigning world champion and closest rival Lewis Hamilton, in a Mercedes.

Rising Indian shuttler Malvika shocks World No. 23 Sung

Rising Indian shuttler Malvika shocks World No. 23 Sung

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Rising Indian shuttler Malvika Bansod continued her impressive form this year, pulling off a stunning upset against world No. 23 Sung Shuo Yun of Chinese Taipei to advance to the women's singles pre-quarterfinals of the Arctic Open Super 500 tournament on Tuesday.

Tata Steel Chess: Praggnanandhaa outclasses Erigaisi; jumps into lead

Tata Steel Chess: Praggnanandhaa outclasses Erigaisi; jumps into lead

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa secured a victory over compatriot Arjun Erigaisi in the third round of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament.

Syed Modi: Sindhu, Lakshya storm into second round

Syed Modi: Sindhu, Lakshya storm into second round

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Two-time Olympic medallist Sindhu defeated rising shuttler Anmol Kharb 21-17, 21-15, while Lakshya, 2021 world championships bronze medallist, powered past Malaysian qualifier Sholeh Aidil 21-12, 21-12 in another match.

Trump-Putin Bonhomie: Checkmate Xi?

Trump-Putin Bonhomie: Checkmate Xi?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

The US move to align with Russia is prompted by fear of a Sino-Russian joint threat. Russia, fully aware of its military vulnerability vis a vis China may cautiously welcome the American move, assesses Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Rescue teams launch search for Iranian president's helicopter

Rescue teams launch search for Iranian president's helicopter

Rediff.com19 May 2024

The details of the incident remain unknown as of now, however, initial reports suggest that the accident involved the president's helicopter and foggy weather.

COP29: India, developing world face EU resistance to climate finance

COP29: India, developing world face EU resistance to climate finance

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Talks on global climate finance virtually ground to a halt last week at COP29, the annual United Nations (UN) Climate Change event in Baku, Azerbaijan, as the developed world, led by the European Union (EU), and developing countries including India, Brazil, South Africa, and a clutch of island nations and African countries faced a wide chasm between their expectations. This has raised doubts about whether an agreement can be reached this week or whether talks will spill over to COP30, to be held next year in Benem, Brazil.

A club from war-torn Azerbaijan ready to rub shoulders with soccer elite

A club from war-torn Azerbaijan ready to rub shoulders with soccer elite

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Founded in 1992, Qarabag's Imarat Stadium is reduced to rubble and they play their home games 440km away in the capital Baku.

Tata Steel Masters: Praaggnandhaa, Gukesh share lead

Tata Steel Masters: Praaggnandhaa, Gukesh share lead

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

World champion D Gukesh played out a draw with Jorden van Foreest of Holland, while Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa beat Alexey Sarana of Serbia as the two Indians shared the lead after a thrilling day at the Tata Steel Masters at Wijk Aan Zee (The Netherlands) on Saturday.

Satish-Aadya: Climbing rankings while embracing trials

Satish-Aadya: Climbing rankings while embracing trials

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Just 18 months after pairing up, the young mixed doubles pair of Sathish Kumar Karunakaran and Aadya Variyath rise to World No 33.

Shillong Tops 2025 Indian Travel List

Shillong Tops 2025 Indian Travel List

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

The beautiful hill station of Shillong, known for its natural beauty and rich culture, has been named the most popular travel spot in India for 2025.

Nico Rosberg cruises to victory in Azerbaijan

Nico Rosberg cruises to victory in Azerbaijan

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Nico Rosberg cruised to victory in the first Formula One race held in Azerbaijan on Sunday and increased his championship lead over Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton to 24 points. While the German enjoyed an uneventful drive in the late afternoon sunshine, triple world champion Hamilton worked up a head of steam as he wrestled with his car's settings without the team being able to help.

PHOTOS: Germany crush Azerbaijan, England struggle to victory

PHOTOS: Germany crush Azerbaijan, England struggle to victory

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

World champions Germany cruised to a comfortable 4-1 victory over Azerbaijan to stay on track for a spot in next year's World Cup in Russia, while England laboured to a 2-0 victory over Lithuania.

India, Azerbaijan draw to make final

India, Azerbaijan draw to make final

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

The teams will lock horns again in the Lal Bahadur Shastri four-nation women's hockey tournament final on Wednesday.

23 killed in Azerbaijan plane crash

23 killed in Azerbaijan plane crash

Rediff.com24 Dec 2005

A technical problem caused the crash of a plane in Azerbaijan, which killed 23 people including eight foreigners, officials said Saturday.\n\n

How To Travel Money Smart In 2025

How To Travel Money Smart In 2025

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Travel is about making memories, experiencing the unknown, and engaging in new experiences -- not worrying about fluctuating exchange rates or hidden expenditures. With a little planning and a proactive approach to handling your foreign exchange, you can reduce financial stress and enjoy your trip, suggests Pavan Kavad.

Azerbaijan to make Formula One debut in 2016

Azerbaijan to make Formula One debut in 2016

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

Formula One's 83-year-old commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said in May that an agreement had been signed for a street race in the Azeri capital, on the shores of the Caspian sea, next year.

Tatas, IOC, OIL to bid for Azerbaijan oil field

Tatas, IOC, OIL to bid for Azerbaijan oil field

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

Tatas have joined hands with state refiner Indian Oil and exploration firm Oil India Ltd to consider bidding for acquiring Caspian Energy Group LLP's (CEG) interest in an Azerbaijan oil field.Tata Petrodyne Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Sons, has joined the IOC-OIL combine to make a bid to buy CEG's 51 per cent stake in the Shivran Oil Operating Company that runs the Kyurovdag oil field in Azerbaijan, industry sources said.

Praggnanandhaa STUNS Gukesh to win Tata Steel Chess

Praggnanandhaa STUNS Gukesh to win Tata Steel Chess

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

R Praggnanandhaa outclassed world champion D Gukesh in sudden death to win Tata Steel Masters chess title.