News for 'Bahrain'

Sato ready to race

Sato ready to race

Rediff.com29 Mar 2005

The BAR driver is ready to race in Bahrain this weekend after missing the Malaysian Grand Prix with a viral infection

Shaken Westerners start leaving Saudi

Shaken Westerners start leaving Saudi

Rediff.com19 Jun 2004

They are increasingly becoming uneasy with the escalation in attacks on Westerners in the kingdom the latest instance being the beheading of American Paul Johnson, reportedly by the Al Qaeda.

F1: Ferrari add embarrassment to frustration

F1: Ferrari add embarrassment to frustration

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Ferrari were already feeling the frustration and Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix added a measure of embarrassment to the mix for Formula One's most successful and glamorous team.

Kerala nurse died after treating Nipah patient, left heartbreaking note

Kerala nurse died after treating Nipah patient, left heartbreaking note

Rediff.com22 May 2018

In her letter to her husband Sajeesh, Lini expressed her pain and anguish that she could not see him again.

'Alonso should have been allowed to race'

'Alonso should have been allowed to race'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Aggrieved McLaren boss Ron Dennis says Formula One teams must decide whether a driver is fit to race, rather than the governing body's doctors, after Fernando Alonso was barred from the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Vodafone in market pact with Kuwait-based Zain

Vodafone in market pact with Kuwait-based Zain

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

Zain, which operates across West Asia and North Africa, provides mobile services to over 41.4 million customers and has commercial presence in eight countries.

Red Bull put woman on podium in F1 first

Red Bull put woman on podium in F1 first

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

Champions Red Bull claimed a Formula One first on Sunday by sending a female team member up to the podium to collect their constructors' trophy after Sebastian Vettel won the Bahrain Grand Prix.

We are better force now: Mallya

We are better force now: Mallya

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Sahara Force India do not depend now just on wet weather conditions to upset the big teams as the car is competitive enough in all conditions, team principal Vijay Mallya asserted on Monday.

Football: City's injured Jesus ruled out of Brazil qualifiers

Football: City's injured Jesus ruled out of Brazil qualifiers

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

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

Tamada double puts Japan into final

Tamada double puts Japan into final

Rediff.com3 Aug 2004

His extra-time winner saw a 10-man Japan twice come from behind to beat Bahrain 4-3 in the semi-finals of the Asian Cup football tournament.

Massa and Gutierrez handed grid penalties

Massa and Gutierrez handed grid penalties

Rediff.com11 May 2013

Ferrari's Felipe Massa and Sauber's Mexican rookie Esteban Gutierrez were handed three-place grid penalties at the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday for impeding rivals in qualifying.

Di Resta says Force India can challenge Mercedes for title

Di Resta says Force India can challenge Mercedes for title

Rediff.com10 May 2013

Force India driver Paul di Resta has said that his side can stun the likes of Mercedes ace Lewis Hamilton this year by clinching the Formula One title.

Hamilton shouldn't have been in our garage, say McLaren

Hamilton shouldn't have been in our garage, say McLaren

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

McLaren questioned Lewis Hamilton's version of events on Friday after the 2008 Formula One champion told an interviewer he had been thrown out of his old team's garages in pre-season testing.

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.

Why yuan cannot replace dollar for int'l trade

Why yuan cannot replace dollar for int'l trade

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

It is against China's interest to shift away from dollar.

Batelco plans to re-enter India

Batelco plans to re-enter India

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

According to daily The National, Batelco chief executive officer Sheikh Mohamed bin Isa Al Khalifa stated that the company is not interested in participating in the upcoming 2G spectrum auctions in India to secure licences and set up a new joint venture in India.

100 days of Modi 2.0: Govt to show it fulfilled promises

100 days of Modi 2.0: Govt to show it fulfilled promises

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

BJP would observe the next 10 days -- from Sunday to September 17, the birthday of the PM -- as 'seva parva'.

F1: Ferrari's bubble bursts at Australian GP

F1: Ferrari's bubble bursts at Australian GP

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

While Valtteri Bottas claimed a dominant win for Mercedes and his team mate Lewis Hamilton held off Red Bull's Max Verstappen for second, Ferrari's drivers were left scrambling for minor points in a sobering start for the Scuderia.

PIX: Qatar unveils fully air-conditioned World Cup stadium

PIX: Qatar unveils fully air-conditioned World Cup stadium

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Al Janoub is a fully air-conditioned stadium which keeps the temperature 10 degrees lower than the 29 Celsius outside.

Modi's fight against black money gets a fillip

Modi's fight against black money gets a fillip

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

India has got the second set of Swiss bank account details of its nationals and entities under the automatic exchange of information pact with Switzerland, marking a key milestone in the government's fight against black money allegedly stashed abroad.

F1 Chinese Grand Prix postponed due to coronavirus

F1 Chinese Grand Prix postponed due to coronavirus

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

The race was originally set to be held in Shanghai on April 19, but the governing body FIA and Formula One said in a statement that they had jointly decided to postpone it.

Sports Shorts: MMA's McGregor announces shock retirement

Sports Shorts: MMA's McGregor announces shock retirement

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Conor McGregor said on Tuesday he was retiring from the sport, five months after losing to Khabib Nurmagomedov in a controversial title fight

Football Extras: Ramos charged for deliberate booking

Football Extras: Ramos charged for deliberate booking

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

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

Football Extras: 'Playing top Asian sides key for India'

Football Extras: 'Playing top Asian sides key for India'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

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

AI Express increases services to W Asia

AI Express increases services to W Asia

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Kozhikode will connect Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Bahrain, Doha, Dammam and Muscat daily; Salalah will be twice a week, Kuwait thrice a week and one weekly service to the city of Al-Ain.

What Modi needs to tell Biden next month

What Modi needs to tell Biden next month

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Prime Minister Modi needs to call Biden next month and clearly say: 'Mr President, the threat from China is clear and present. We, in New Delhi, have determined it to be an urgent national priority to outfit our submarines and aircraft carriers with nuclear propulsion and we want to cooperate with America on this programme",' advises Ajai Shukla.

No takers for Siva's Tata Tele stake

No takers for Siva's Tata Tele stake

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

Siva Group had mandated JM Financial to hunt for a buyer, but investors shied away from the Indian telecom industry.

More NRIs can now buy Indian shares, bonds

More NRIs can now buy Indian shares, bonds

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

In a circular, Sebi said QFI would now mean a resident in a country that is a member of the Financial Action Task Force or a member of a group which is a member of FATF.

Top 10 PHOTOS in the last 24 hours

Top 10 PHOTOS in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

Here are some of the best images from across the globe in the last 24 hours.

Ambani of the Gulf bets big on Indian market

Ambani of the Gulf bets big on Indian market

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

With a house on the top floor of Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, Bahrain-based India-born billionaire Ravi Pillai is planning big-buck investments across the construction, hospitality, real estate and healthcare sectors in India.

Vettel takes pole at Russian GP

Vettel takes pole at Russian GP

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

The pole, Vettel's 47th, ended a run of 18 in a row for world champions Mercedes who had Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton right behind the two red cars in third and fourth places.

Foreign investor norms eased to accelerate capital inflows

Foreign investor norms eased to accelerate capital inflows

Rediff.com30 May 2012

The government allowed qualified foreign investors (QFIs) from six member-countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and 27 countries of the European Commission (EC) to invest in the Indian capital market to enhance foreign capital inflows.

Asian Games: Hima, Anas, Dutee shine; heartbreak for Lakshmanan

Asian Games: Hima, Anas, Dutee shine; heartbreak for Lakshmanan

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Hima Das shattered the 400m national record for a second time in two days for a silver while Dutee Chand grabbed the second place in 100m dash on another good day for India's track and field athletes at the Asian Games.

FIFA to stick with 32 teams for Qatar World Cup

FIFA to stick with 32 teams for Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com23 May 2019

FIFA president Gianni Infantino had proposed expanding the tournament and explored the idea of adding additional host nations.

HAL wants private firm to build Dhruv chopper

HAL wants private firm to build Dhruv chopper

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

A large Dhruv order could significantly boost Indian defence exports. These have grown from Rs 1,940 crore in 2014-2015 to Rs 10,745 crore in 2018-2019.

Lockheed Martin's F-16 or Saab's Gripen E: Which will be India's next fighter?

Lockheed Martin's F-16 or Saab's Gripen E: Which will be India's next fighter?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

With both aircraft likely to meet the IAF's performance requirements, the winning bid could be the one that offers the lowest cost and the best industrial proposal.

5 things we learnt from last 3 Grand Prix

5 things we learnt from last 3 Grand Prix

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Will things be the same at Bahrain? Here's where we look to the front - by looking at what we've learnt.

Unpopular kings give sour taste to Queen's jubilee lunch

Unpopular kings give sour taste to Queen's jubilee lunch

Rediff.com18 May 2012

A celebratory lunch at Windsor to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth's reign has been marred by a row over the guest list, with campaigners criticising the invitation to monarchs from countries like Bahrain and Swaziland with allegedly poor governance record.

Hillary speaks to Krishna on Syria situation

Hillary speaks to Krishna on Syria situation

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has reached out to her counterparts of more than a dozen countries, including Indian External Affairs Minister S M Krishna, as the Obama Administration stepped up its effort to increase pressure on the Syrian regime.

Hima ends campaign after anchoring relay team to junior national record

Hima ends campaign after anchoring relay team to junior national record

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Hima Das ended her campaign after anchoring the Indian women's 4x400m relay quartet to a junior national record, though the quartet failed to qualify for the final round, in Tampere, Finland.