News for 'Black Sea'

Too cute! Taapsee Pannu models a sexy black gown

Too cute! Taapsee Pannu models a sexy black gown

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The actor is too cool to handle in a rosette duchess satin dress.

History Unfolds At Rashtrapati Bhavan

History Unfolds At Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

With the strain and anxiety of the longest Lok Sabha polls now behind the leaders, governance, with consensus, is the next step.

Simply Bewitching, Trisha!

Simply Bewitching, Trisha!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Trisha Krishnan knows how to have fun with her wardrobe.

The Shattered Cities Of Ukraine

The Shattered Cities Of Ukraine

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Glimpses of the all around destruction caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which began two months ago on February 24.

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Sports films have their own unique charm, but those centered on the Olympics and Olympians stand apart, depicting unparalleled tales of grit, guts, gumption, and glory.

Ravishing Khushalii!

Ravishing Khushalii!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

This super glam kudi loves to shine like a star.

There's Something Special About Sahiba!

There's Something Special About Sahiba!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

She has mastered the art of chic dressing; be it sultry moments by the seaside or vacays in the hills.

Sochi Olympics: Criticism of Games reflects 'Cold War' mentality, says Putin

Sochi Olympics: Criticism of Games reflects 'Cold War' mentality, says Putin

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Western criticism of Russia's Winter Olympics was reminiscent of Cold War ambitions to hold the Soviet Union back, President Vladimir Putin said on Monday, despite signs that the world was warming to the most expensive Games ever held.

IOC eyes Games revamp as Sochi opening nears

IOC eyes Games revamp as Sochi opening nears

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

While Sochi scrambles to get ready in time for Friday's opening ceremony, the International Olympic Committee cast its eyes past the most expensive Games ever staged and began to look for ways of revamping the global sporting spectacular.

Ukraine crisis: Russia refuses to back down

Ukraine crisis: Russia refuses to back down

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken a gamble on Ukraine and is betting that US President Barack Obama will blink first.

Sochi closing ceremony paints hosts Russia in softer colours

Sochi closing ceremony paints hosts Russia in softer colours

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

Sunday's closing ceremony at Russia's first Winter Olympics will aim to paint the host nation in softer colours than the muscular spectacle that kicked off the Games, organisers said.

AirAsia QZ8501 crash: Tail section found in Java Sea

AirAsia QZ8501 crash: Tail section found in Java Sea

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The tail section of the AirAsia flight that went down more than a week ago was found on Wednesday in the Java Sea, raising hopes that the plane's black boxes might soon be recovered to determine the cause of the mysterious crash.

No plans to evacuate Indians from Ukraine for now, but ensuring their safety: Govt

No plans to evacuate Indians from Ukraine for now, but ensuring their safety: Govt

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

India does not have any immediate plan to evacuate its citizens from Ukraine and its focus has been on ensuring their safety rather than on anything "larger", the ministry of external affairs said on Thursday.

Sochi Olympics: Flier Mayer wins men's Downhill

Sochi Olympics: Flier Mayer wins men's Downhill

Rediff.com9 Feb 2014

Austrian Matthias Mayer conquered the treacherous Rosa Khutor run at Russia's Winter Olympics on Sunday to win the men's downhill, while the host nation was eyeing its first gold medal of the Games in the inaugural figure skating team event.

Memorable moments scripted as Sochi Winter Games hit stride

Memorable moments scripted as Sochi Winter Games hit stride

Rediff.com9 Feb 2014

Russia's Winter Olympics sprang into action on Saturday with the first five gold medals decided, and the world began to forget the security fears and political wrangling that had marred the buildup to the most expensive Games ever staged.

Sochi Games: Director plays down Olympic ring glitch

Sochi Games: Director plays down Olympic ring glitch

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

The creative director of the Winter Olympics opening ceremony played down the significance of a technical hitch during the lavish show on Friday, where one of the five rings that make up the Games' symbol failed to open.

PHOTOS: Winter Games opening takes world on tour through Russian history

PHOTOS: Winter Games opening takes world on tour through Russian history

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

The Winter Olympics opening ceremony kicked off on Friday at Sochi's shining new Fisht Stadium on the shores of the Black Sea, and organisers promised viewers around the world a journey through Russian history.

India's Keshavan has no country to represent in Sochi Olympics

India's Keshavan has no country to represent in Sochi Olympics

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Due to the suspension of the IOA from Olympic fold, the three Indians -- Shiva Keshavan, Nadeem Iqbal and Himanshu Thakur -- will be taking part in the Sochi Games as Independent Athletes under the banner of the IOC

Russia will be ready for 2014 Winter Olympics: Putin

Russia will be ready for 2014 Winter Olympics: Putin

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

President Vladimir Putin told Olympic chiefs on Wednesday that Russia would have its facilities ready in time to host the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, despite rising costs and concerns about corruption and humans rights abuses.

The businessman behind the Mumbai sea link

The businessman behind the Mumbai sea link

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

Constructing the Bandra-Worli Sea Link has put the publicity-shy Ajit Gulabchand squarely in the spotlight.

Pia-Tara: Seeing Double?

Pia-Tara: Seeing Double?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

When it comes to fashion, the sisters know how to have fun.

Second black box of crashed EgyptAir Flight 804 found

Second black box of crashed EgyptAir Flight 804 found

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

On Thursday, the cockpit voice recorder for EgyptAir Flight 804 was found in a damaged condition, an Egyptian investigative committee said after the wreckage of the ill-fated plane was recovered on Wednesday.

Sochi: Russia most successful at Games marred by doping

Sochi: Russia most successful at Games marred by doping

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

The Winter Olympics will end on Sunday with Russia on top of the medals table in a surprise sporting success for the host nation, but news that a fifth Sochi athlete tested positive for a banned substance dimmed the golden glow.

Mixed day for America at Sochi Winter Games

Mixed day for America at Sochi Winter Games

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

The United States edged out host nation Russia in a thrilling men's ice hockey game at the Winter Olympics on Saturday, but a last-minute switch of high-tech suits failed to propel American speed skaters to their first medal of the Sochi Games.

Sochi Buzz: Russian skater shows more skin than intended

Sochi Buzz: Russian skater shows more skin than intended

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Rediff.com brings you the buzz around the sportspersons competing in the Sochi Winter Olympics!

Submarine deployed to find crashed jet's black boxes: Egypt PM

Submarine deployed to find crashed jet's black boxes: Egypt PM

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Egypt President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday said a submarine was deployed to locate the black boxes of doomed EgyptAir plane.

The Most Amazing Food Pix!

The Most Amazing Food Pix!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

The winners of Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2024 have been revealed.

Manushi Chhillar Loves Her Bikinis!

Manushi Chhillar Loves Her Bikinis!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The beauty queen's style tips will jumpstart your beach vacay. -- Manushi Chillar, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, The Great Indian Family

7 stunning reasons to visit Russia right now!

7 stunning reasons to visit Russia right now!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

It's that time of the year when the FIFA lovers will be in full cheer to support their favorite teams in the World Cup 2018.

25 Indians on board Panama vessel feared dead

25 Indians on board Panama vessel feared dead

Rediff.com24 Feb 2008

The ship, which went missing in the Black Sea, lost contact on February 18 and is believed to have sunk off the coast of Turkey, but a search operation was still on. A life raft had been seen floating in the sea but there were no survivors inside it or near its vicinity. "We are calling up the Turkish authorities. They are searching for survivors, but have not found anyone so far," the official said.

Refreshingly Chic Krystle

Refreshingly Chic Krystle

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

White is her go-to colour.

Chechen-linked plot to assassinate Putin foiled

Chechen-linked plot to assassinate Putin foiled

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

Russian state television said two suspects had been arrested in the Ukranian Black Sea resort of Odessa and who later confessed on air to acting on instructions from the Chechen warlord Doku Umarov to kill Putin after Sunday's elections.

End of an era: Navy bids farewell to the Sea Harrier

End of an era: Navy bids farewell to the Sea Harrier

Rediff.com11 May 2016

After three decades of glorious service, the Sea Harrier jets of the Indian Air Force will fly into the sunset on Wednesday.

Af-Pak meet: Security, anti-terror plans on agenda

Af-Pak meet: Security, anti-terror plans on agenda

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Security issues in the restive Af-Pak region and an effective strategy to combat global terrorism and drug-trafficking top the agenda of a key quadrilateral summit to be hosted by President Dmitry Medvedev in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi on Wednesday.

Indian embassy in Ukraine advises citizens to leave

Indian embassy in Ukraine advises citizens to leave

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

'In view of the continued high levels of tensions and uncertainties with respect to the situation in Ukraine, all Indian nationals whose stay is not deemed essential and all Indian students, are advised to leave Ukraine temporarily,' the embassy said.

Factbox: French Open champion Maria Sharapova

Factbox: French Open champion Maria Sharapova

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

Factbox on Maria Sharapova, who became the 10th woman to complete a career Grand Slam after beating Sara Errani to win the French Open title on Saturday.

Ripley Review: Mind-Blowing!

Ripley Review: Mind-Blowing!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

The show takes its own pace to pick up, but then when you least expect, it grabs you by the throat, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Medvedev meets Zardari, assures more aid to Pak

Medvedev meets Zardari, assures more aid to Pak

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Russia has promised all possible support to Pakistan in dealing with catastrophic floods, even as the second Russian Il-76 cargo plane with emergency relief is scheduled to land in Islamabad on Thursday.

Medvedev to host quadrilateral summit on Wednesday

Medvedev to host quadrilateral summit on Wednesday

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev will host a quadrilateral summit with leaders of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Tajikistan on Wednesday to discuss the situation in the volatile Af-Pak region.

India's New Silk Route

India's New Silk Route

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The enduring legacy of trade routes lies in shared stories and religious diversity. Can the India-Middle East-Europe Economic corridor harness this legacy to empower nations, asks Arundhuti Dasgupta.