News for 'Doha Round'

Here comes the bride!

Here comes the bride!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Sonakshi Sinha's breathtaking bridal avatar will leave you impressed.

Terror safe havens must be dismantled for peace in Afghanistan: India

Terror safe havens must be dismantled for peace in Afghanistan: India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

India said on Tuesday that terrorist safe havens and sanctuaries must be dismantled immediately and terrorist supply chains disrupted for enduring peace in Afghanistan as it called for zero tolerance for terrorism in all its forms and manifestations including cross-border attacks.

PIX: US men, women storm to 4x400m World relay gold

PIX: US men, women storm to 4x400m World relay gold

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

The Italian and Japanese battled shoulder-to-shoulder as the leading pair in the final 4km, but the Italian coped well with the pressure and accelerated in the final 300m to seal the gold medal.

Captain Chhetri eclipses Messi in top scorers' list

Captain Chhetri eclipses Messi in top scorers' list

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

India captain Sunil Chhetri added another feather to his illustrious cap as he overtook Argentina star Lionel Messi to become the second-highest goalscorer among the current players in international football.

Iga Swiatek ready to handle pressure of No 1 ranking

Iga Swiatek ready to handle pressure of No 1 ranking

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Pole says she feels much better prepared to handle the pressure of her latest career milestone.

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Images and a round-up of all the World Cup qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

Aditi in joint lead at Qatar; closes in on second title in row

Aditi in joint lead at Qatar; closes in on second title in row

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Aditi Ashok put herself in line for a second straight title as she moved into shared lead at the end of the third round of the Qatar Ladies Open, in Doha on Friday.

It's love-all for Paes-Bhupathi at 'Break Point'

It's love-all for Paes-Bhupathi at 'Break Point'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

The upcoming non-fiction series Break Point will give fans an insight into his fractured but successful professional pairing with doubles partner Mahesh Bhupathi, revealed Leander Paes, on Friday.

World Snooker: Advani storms into quarters

World Snooker: Advani storms into quarters

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Defending his 2015 title, Advani stayed on course with identical victories in the last-32 and the Round of 16 matches. The ace cueist overcame Pakistan's Babar Masih and then Keen Hoo Moh of Malaysia with 5-3 scorelines.

Sania, Somdev slip in rankings

Sania, Somdev slip in rankings

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

A week's absence from the Tour has cost Sania Mirza 16 places. The Indian tennis ace dropped out of the top-100 and finds herself placed at 113 in the singles rankings. Somdev Devvarman dropped to 122, a loss of two places.

Spotted: Rafael Nadal during the Qatar Open

Spotted: Rafael Nadal during the Qatar Open

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Reader Atul Deshpande sent us this picture from Doha.

PICS: Canada stun US to win men's 4x100 relay gold

PICS: Canada stun US to win men's 4x100 relay gold

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Saturday, Day 9.

Biden Checkmates China in Kabul

Biden Checkmates China in Kabul

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Beijing's growing assertiveness as kingmaker in Kabul has suffered a setback with Washington quietly moving in, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Mixed day for India at World Jr. squash

Mixed day for India at World Jr. squash

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Newly-crowned Asian Junior champion Anaka Alankamony registered an easy second round victory at the World Junior men and women individual Squash Championships in Doha.

The first substantive trade agreement at WTO

The first substantive trade agreement at WTO

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

If India does not wish to continually violate the WTO rules, it must also continue to push the WTO to either revisit the reference point of 1986-88 prices for calculating subsidies and pitch it at a recent period, or raise the ceiling on subsidies to enable countries like India to stay within the envisaged cap.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

There was eye-catching sports action the world over and we summarise it all in this breathtaking photo feature...

Pankaj Advani in last eight

Pankaj Advani in last eight

Rediff.com29 May 2007

Joining the Asian Games champion in the quarter-finals of the Asian billiards championship was Rupesh Shah.

WTO discussing food security due to India's efforts: Roberto Azevedo

WTO discussing food security due to India's efforts: Roberto Azevedo

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

In an interview with Nayanima Basu, the DG lauds the efforts of Indian negotiators in bringing the deal on the table.

Sharath, Amalraj fail to make it to London Olympics

Sharath, Amalraj fail to make it to London Olympics

Rediff.com12 May 2012

Star Indian paddler Achanta Sharath Kamal and national champion Anthony Amalraj failed to book a berth for the upcoming London Games after crashing out of the World Olympic Qualification Table Tennis Tournament in Doha, Qatar.

India acts tough, not to negotiate on food security

India acts tough, not to negotiate on food security

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

India's Food Security Act entitles 82 crore people to 5 kg of foodgrains per person a month at Rs 1-3 per kg.

Annu calls for equal opportunities for women athletes

Annu calls for equal opportunities for women athletes

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Annu became the first Indian woman javelin thrower to qualify for the final round

TOP men to watch for at the World Athletics Championships

TOP men to watch for at the World Athletics Championships

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The eight top men to watch at the World Athletics Championships in Doha, from September 27 to October 6.

2022 FIFA WC: Climate-controlled stadiums the future

2022 FIFA WC: Climate-controlled stadiums the future

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Al Janoub, a 40,000-seat venue made to resemble the sail of a dhow, or traditional wooden sailboat, was opened last May and is the first to showcase the new cooling system.

Sports Shorts: Murray gets Shanghai Masters wildcard

Sports Shorts: Murray gets Shanghai Masters wildcard

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Italian Open: Sania-Hingis make winning start; Bopanna-Mergea reach quarters

Italian Open: Sania-Hingis make winning start; Bopanna-Mergea reach quarters

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis progressed through to the quarter-finals of the Italian Open with a straight sets victory in the women's doubles event in Rome.

World Gymnastics PIX: Russia's men edge China for maiden team title

World Gymnastics PIX: Russia's men edge China for maiden team title

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Russia's men clinched their first-ever team title at the gymnastics World Championships on Wednesday, edging China in a tight contest in Stuttgart to avenge their 2018 defeat.

Trump's wake up call for India

Trump's wake up call for India

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

'From the Indian perspective, Trump's invitation to Imran Khan to visit the White House is a bitter pill to swallow,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Martinez sets up clash with Myskina

Martinez sets up clash with Myskina

Rediff.com23 Feb 2005

Conchita Martinez rallied from a set down to beat Roberta Vinci of Italy 5-7, 6-0, 6-2 in the first round of the Qatar Open.

Kvitova battles past Buzarnescu to win first Prague title

Kvitova battles past Buzarnescu to win first Prague title

Rediff.com5 May 2018

Petra Kvitova won her third title of the year as she fought back from a set down to beat Romanian Mihaela Buzarnescu 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 in the Prague Open final on Saturday.

Murray beaten by Mayer in Qatar

Murray beaten by Mayer in Qatar

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray lost 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 to German Florian Mayer in the Qatar Open second round on Wednesday, his second competitive match since returning from a back injury.

Aditi Ashok on a roll, wins inaugural Qatar Ladies Open

Aditi Ashok on a roll, wins inaugural Qatar Ladies Open

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Indian teen golfer Aditi Ashok shot a final round of three-under 69 on a weather-hit last day to notch up her second successive victory on the Ladies European Tour at the inaugural Qatar Ladies Open in Doha on Saturday.

Federer feels his story is unfinished, eyes full fitness by Wimbledon

Federer feels his story is unfinished, eyes full fitness by Wimbledon

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Tennis is like "riding a bike" for Federer, who is not worried about his game or starting with "really low" expectations, but is more interested to see how his knee reacts to the rigours of competitive tennis.

Sports Shorts: Dennerby to coach India's U-17 women's WC team

Sports Shorts: Dennerby to coach India's U-17 women's WC team

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Roddick, Monfils advance in Qatar

Roddick, Monfils advance in Qatar

Rediff.com6 Jan 2009

American fourth seed Andy Roddick and fifth seeded Gael Monfils of France reached the second round of the Qatar Open with easy wins in Doha on Monday. Roddick beat Spaniard Ivan Navarro 6-1, 6-3 in a little over an hour while Monfils outplayed Czech Republic's Jan Hernych in a 6-2, 6-2 victory.

Sports Shorts: IAAF hails Semenya decision as victory for 'parity'

Sports Shorts: IAAF hails Semenya decision as victory for 'parity'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Tokyo Olympics: The 8 contenders for Bolt's 100m crown

Tokyo Olympics: The 8 contenders for Bolt's 100m crown

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

With the retirement of three-time champion Usain Bolt, the 100m will have a new gold medallist at Tokyo 2020.

India for another go at WTO if flaws removed: Nath

India for another go at WTO if flaws removed: Nath

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

"If the basis of the round (Doha negotiations) has to see a change in its very objectives, it would be tough going for global trade integration," said Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath. "Revival of the weakest" and "not survival of the fittest" should form the core of the negotiations, he added. Otherwise, a renewed attempt being made by WTO Director General Pascal Lamy to bring the talks back on rail could meet the fate of the recently abandoned talks in Geneva.

Now, Sania Mirza pairs with Hingis

Now, Sania Mirza pairs with Hingis

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Sania Mirza has decided to partner former World No 1 Martina Hingis.

Sania-Martina march into Italian Open semis

Sania-Martina march into Italian Open semis

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Swiss doubles partner, Martina Hingis, have booked their place in the semi-finals of the Italian Open after securing a straight sets win in the women's doubles event in Rome on Friday.

Indians slip in Qatar Masters

Indians slip in Qatar Masters

Rediff.com26 Jan 2008

The Indian trio of Jyoti Randhawa, Shiv Kapur and Jeev Milkha Singh found the going tough at the Doha Golf Course and slipped down the leaderboard after ordinary performances in the penultimate round of the Qatar Masters in Doha on Saturday.