News for 'Doha Worlds'

Qatar World Cup: A showcase for political tensions

Qatar World Cup: A showcase for political tensions

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Pro-Palestinian sympathies among fans have also spilt into stadiums as four Arab teams compete

Breakthrough in Doha talks by June: Lamy

Breakthrough in Doha talks by June: Lamy

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

Greater involvement by world political leaders is expected to deliver a breakthrough in the Doha Round of negotiations at the World Trade Organization by June, the chief of the multilateral trade body Pascal Lamy said.

Stimac sacked after India's exit from WC qualifiers

Stimac sacked after India's exit from WC qualifiers

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Following a virtual meeting on June 16th, 2024, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced a change in leadership for the Senior Men's National Team.

Is this why Germany crashed out of World Cup?

Is this why Germany crashed out of World Cup?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Teams focused on World Cup, not politics, had easier passage to last 16, says Arsene Wenger

Modi reaches Doha, economic cooperation high on agenda

Modi reaches Doha, economic cooperation high on agenda

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

On his arrival, Modi was warmly received by Qatar's Prime Minister Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani at the airport.

FIFA World Cup: Why Neymar arrived late for Brazil training

FIFA World Cup: Why Neymar arrived late for Brazil training

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Neymar and Marquinhos arrived late for the first day of World Cup training on Monday due to problems with their flight from Paris to Turin where Brazil are holding a five-day camp before flying to Doha.

India, China responsible for Doha deadlock: US official

India, China responsible for Doha deadlock: US official

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Since the Doha negotiations began in 2001, the world has changed dramatically, Deputy US Trade Representative Michael Punke stated before the US Senate Finance Committee.

World C'ships PIX: Lane nine just fine for golden girl Richardson

World C'ships PIX: Lane nine just fine for golden girl Richardson

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

American Holloway wins third straight world 110m hurdles title

Doha trade negotiations on the verge of collapse

Doha trade negotiations on the verge of collapse

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

WTO Director-General Pascal Lamy said his meetings with the US, China, India, and Brazil over the last fortnight revealed that the gaps in positions among members are too wide

PICS: Thomas, Lyles win 200m in Diamond League opener

PICS: Thomas, Lyles win 200m in Diamond League opener

Rediff.com14 May 2022

American duo Gabby Thomas and Noah Lyles took impressive 200 metres victories and two men posted monster, wind-assisted 90 metre javelin throws as the Diamond League season got underway on a lively night in front of a noisy crowd in Doha on Friday.

Asia Olympic Qualifiers: 'Unfair to disqualify Manavjit'

Asia Olympic Qualifiers: 'Unfair to disqualify Manavjit'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

NRAI termed the disqualification of trap shooter Manavjit Singh by organisers of the Asia Olympic Qualifiers in Kuwait as 'unjust and unfair'.

Hassan smashes women's 10,000 metres world record

Hassan smashes women's 10,000 metres world record

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

Hassan also holds the record for the mile, one-hour event and five-kilometre road race.

Who could win World Cup's Golden Boot?

Who could win World Cup's Golden Boot?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

An overview of contenders in the race for top scorer at the 2022 World Cup.

Don't cry for Doha

Don't cry for Doha

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

We live under the most liberal trade regime in history not because the WTO enforces it, but because important countries - rich and poor alike - find greater openness to be in their best interest.

Modi thanks Qatari Emir for release of Navy veterans

Modi thanks Qatari Emir for release of Navy veterans

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday thanked Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani for the release of eight Indian nationals, who were sentenced to death after being arrested in Doha in August 2022.

Anju finishes seventh in Doha

Anju finishes seventh in Doha

Rediff.com13 May 2006

The Indian long jumper could manage only 6.43m to finish a lowly seventh at the IAAF Super Tour in Doha.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Clinical Spain rout sorry Costa Rica

FIFA World Cup PIX: Clinical Spain rout sorry Costa Rica

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group E match played between Spain and Costa Rica on Wednesday.

Doha talk 'impasse' lingers in WTO

Doha talk 'impasse' lingers in WTO

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

Gloom over ministerial, courtesy US-China spar, conflict between cotton-producing African nations.

Neeraj set to shine at Paris Olympics, claims coach

Neeraj set to shine at Paris Olympics, claims coach

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Neeraj Chopra is in best physical condition to claim a medal at the Paris Games

National Highway Authority creates Guinness World Record

National Highway Authority creates Guinness World Record

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

State-owned NHAI has created a Guinness World Record for the longest continuously laid bituminous lane of 75 kilometres in 105 hours and 33 minutes on the national highway between Amravati and Akola districts in Maharashtra. Mentioning about the record, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said the project was implemented by 720 workers including a team of independent consultants who worked day and night. The total length of the 75 kilometres of single lane continuous bituminous concrete road is equivalent to 37.5 kilometres of two-lane paved shoulder road and the work started on June 3, at 7:27 am and was completed on June 7, at 5 pm, the minister said in a video message.

Breakthrough on Doha Round by June: Lamy

Breakthrough on Doha Round by June: Lamy

Rediff.com13 Mar 2007

The Director General of World Trade Organisation, Pascal Lamy, today urged to speed up the negotiations on the Doha Round as the Trade Promotion Authority in United States is expiring in June.

CWG champ Panghal fails to make cut for Boxing Worlds

CWG champ Panghal fails to make cut for Boxing Worlds

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Tokyo Olympian and 2019 Asian Championships silver medallist Ashish Chaudhary will also be representing the country for the second time and would be keen to add another major medal to his name.

Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt to go on display during World Cup

Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt to go on display during World Cup

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Maradona wore Argentina's No. 10 shirt in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final against England in Mexico.

Alcohol banned at Qatar FIFA World Cup stadiums

Alcohol banned at Qatar FIFA World Cup stadiums

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Just a few days back it seemed like Qatar, which has strict controls on alcohol, would relax their laws for the football extravaganza as consuming alcohol in public places is illegal in the Gulf country.

India, China, Brazil to decide Doha's fate: US

India, China, Brazil to decide Doha's fate: US

Rediff.com19 May 2010

US continues to lead efforts to shake loose the economic promise of an agreement with real market access for all involved.

Doha International boxing: Five Indians in finals

Doha International boxing: Five Indians in finals

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Indian boxers shone bright at the Doha International Tournament as Commonwealth Games silver-medallist L Devendro Singh (49kg) advanced to the final, while six others entered the semis.

Sunil Chhetri returns for World Cup qualifiers in Qatar

Sunil Chhetri returns for World Cup qualifiers in Qatar

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Sunil Chhetri likened the national team setup with his home and expressed his relief at returning to where he belongs

FIFA World Cup: Firmino left out of Brazil squad, Alves in

FIFA World Cup: Firmino left out of Brazil squad, Alves in

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The squad and Tite will gather on Nov. 14 at Juventus' training facilities in Turin, where Brazil will hold a five-day training camp before flying to Doha on Nov. 19.

Doha Bank gets licence to commence banking operations in India

Doha Bank gets licence to commence banking operations in India

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

This licence will further enhance the niche role Doha Bank is playing and facilitating the movement of trade between Qatar and India.

Unstoppable Advani adds another title to his kitty

Unstoppable Advani adds another title to his kitty

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

He defeated compatriot Brijesh Damani 5-1 in the final to defend his title.

Doha talks: Minister reaffirms India's commitment

Doha talks: Minister reaffirms India's commitment

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Sharma met US trade representative Ron Kirk, agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack and deputy assistant to the president and deputy national security advisor for International Economic Affairs Michael Froman and other senior Obama Administration officials.

Doha talks see new challenges ahead

Doha talks see new challenges ahead

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

The run-up to the G20 meeting in Seoul, South Korea in November will be busy for members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Starting mid-September, various small group meetings will be convened in Geneva to discuss and possibly resolve the outstanding issues in the Doha Round so that the political leaders of the G20 countries can provide a road map for concluding the stalled multilateral trade negotiations and help, revive and sustain global economies.

Doha trade talks resume in Geneva

Doha trade talks resume in Geneva

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Trade talks resumed at the World Trade Organization headquarters at Geneva on Monday, 10 days after 30 ministers broke the impasse on Doha negotiations, aimed at reaching a global pact for opening $32 trillion international commerce.

Iran players resume singing of national anthem at World Cup match

Iran players resume singing of national anthem at World Cup match

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Loud jeers were heard from Iranian supporters as the anthem played, with the team singing quietly as it played.

FIFA WC: Every World Cup should have a Maradona Day

FIFA WC: Every World Cup should have a Maradona Day

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Richard Giusti, who played with Maradona at the 1986 and 1990 World Cups, said it was impossible to compare him to Messi, who with his goal in the 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia became the first Argentine to score at four different World Cups.

FIFA World Cup: Chaos at Al Bidda fan fest before opener

FIFA World Cup: Chaos at Al Bidda fan fest before opener

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

The venue has a capacity of 40,000 but at least double that number of people tried to make their way in

Doha: India to foil attempts to shift goal post

Doha: India to foil attempts to shift goal post

Rediff.com25 May 2011

A day ahead of a World Trade Organization informal ministerial meeting at Paris, India said on Wednesday it will not accept attempts by developed countries to shift goal posts of the Doha mandate that calls for an equitable global trade deal.

Neeraj Chopra's two big targets for 2023!

Neeraj Chopra's two big targets for 2023!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Winning the gold at the World Championships in August and breaching the magical 90m mark are Neeraj Chopra's targets this year.

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.

Pankaj Advani wins 6-Red Snooker World Cup

Pankaj Advani wins 6-Red Snooker World Cup

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Indian cueist Pankaj Advani won his 24th World title on Tuesday when he triumphed in the IBSF 6-Red Snooker World Cup with victory over Pakistan's Babar Masih in the final, in Doha.