News for 'Doha'

PIX: Alcaraz routs Medvedev in final; Rybakina triumphs

PIX: Alcaraz routs Medvedev in final; Rybakina triumphs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz snapped Daniil Medvedev's 19-match win streak with a 6-3, 6-2 rout in the Indian Wells final on Sunday.

World C'ships: Steeplechaser Sable finishes disappointing 11th

World C'ships: Steeplechaser Sable finishes disappointing 11th

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

He had finished 13th in the last edition of the championships in Doha in 2019 with the then national record time of 8:21.37.

'My good wishes with him': Cop who caught Charles Sobhraj

'My good wishes with him': Cop who caught Charles Sobhraj

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

'I also wish he would lead a spiritual life, confessing his past involvement in criminal activities'

FIFA World Cup: Bale penalty earns Wales 1-1 draw with US

FIFA World Cup: Bale penalty earns Wales 1-1 draw with US

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup match played between USA and Wales on Monday.

FIFA WC PIX: Netherlands script late win over Senegal

FIFA WC PIX: Netherlands script late win over Senegal

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

The first half of Monday's World Cup Group A match between Senegal and the Netherlands ended 0-0 at Al Thumama Stadium as the Dutch were left to rue missed chances.

Talking to Taliban is Pointless for India

Talking to Taliban is Pointless for India

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Pakistan has too much at stake to allow even an iota of rapprochement between India and the Taliban, says Vivek Gumaste.

First Palestinian lifter at Olympics braced to make history

First Palestinian lifter at Olympics braced to make history

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

'When I get to Tokyo, I will do the impossible, and I will exert every effort to be distinctive.'

Meet Ghani Baradar, Taliban's public face and Mullah Omar's brother-in-law

Meet Ghani Baradar, Taliban's public face and Mullah Omar's brother-in-law

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban leader freed from a Pakistani jail on the request of the US less than three years ago, has emerged as an "undisputed victor" of the 20-year war in Afghanistan, according to a British media report.

FIFA WC Preview: Netherlands want to break jinx

FIFA WC Preview: Netherlands want to break jinx

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Confident Dutch face tough examination from Senegal

Omicron-infected Rajasthan man's contact tests positive in Delhi

Omicron-infected Rajasthan man's contact tests positive in Delhi

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

A woman contact of an Omicron case in Rajasthan has been found COVID-19 positive in Delhi and is being shifted to the Lok Nayak Hospital, officials said on Friday.

Buttler wants to win to inspire England's football team

Buttler wants to win to inspire England's football team

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

"Sport is such a huge part of English culture, and getting behind teams in World Cups is certainly something I know happens a lot in England. Even though we're on the other side of the world, you can certainly feel that support," Buttler said on the eve of the final against Pakistan.

US Is Back In Business In Afghanistan

US Is Back In Business In Afghanistan

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Russia and China are tight-fisted and Iran is broke and none of them has the political will or capacity to bankroll the Afghan economy, which only the US can, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Stoner upstages Rossi in Doha

Stoner upstages Rossi in Doha

Rediff.com11 Mar 2007

Australian Casey Stoner upstaged former world champion Valentino Rossi to take the first win of his MotoGP career.

FIFA, Qatar prepare for bizarre World Cup finals draw

FIFA, Qatar prepare for bizarre World Cup finals draw

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

The full line-up will not be known until at least June 14, when the intercontinental playoff round ends in Qatar.

FIFA pleads with World Cup nations to 'focus on football'

FIFA pleads with World Cup nations to 'focus on football'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Gianni Infantino wants the world to 'focus on the football'

FIFA WC PIX: Germany win only to crash out again

FIFA WC PIX: Germany win only to crash out again

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

With the group standings flashing on the big screen of the Al Bayt stadium, Germany grew nervous with Musiala twice hitting the post early in the second half.

Babil Khan Is Already In Primary School!

Babil Khan Is Already In Primary School!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

'Qala is the only film in my career where I will be taking baby steps.'

India hold Afghanistan, qualify for Asian Cup 3rd round

India hold Afghanistan, qualify for Asian Cup 3rd round

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

With seven points from eight matches, India finished third in Group E behind toppers Qatar and Oman, and ahead of Afghanistan (4th in group with six points from eight matches).

How the switch to Rashford, Foden paid off for England

How the switch to Rashford, Foden paid off for England

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

England coach Gareth Southgate's last two tournament near misses were accompanied by criticism of his conservatism in selection but a relatively radical switch to bring in Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden paid off handsomely in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Wales.

Dominant Federer through to Doha final

Dominant Federer through to Doha final

Rediff.com8 Jan 2011

An ailing Rafael Nadal slumped out of the Qatar Open on Friday to deprive fans and organisers of an eagerly-anticipated final against his great rival Roger Federer.

PIX: Lajovic upsets Murray; Andreescu downs Raducanu

PIX: Lajovic upsets Murray; Andreescu downs Raducanu

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Serbian Dusan Lajovic beat Andy Murray at the Miami Open on Wednesday, sending the Briton packing in the first round with his first hardcourt win of the season.

Is Sonakshi ENGAGED?

Is Sonakshi ENGAGED?

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Madhuri makes an announcement... Malaika adds colour to her life... Shanaya can't stop smiling...

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Rainbow-themed badge adorns US training facility

Indian Wells: Defending champ Fritz knocked out; Rybakina into semis

Indian Wells: Defending champ Fritz knocked out; Rybakina into semis

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Carlos Alcaraz downed Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 6-4 to book an Indian Wells semi-final place

When Shah Rukh called me 'Saleembhai'

When Shah Rukh called me 'Saleembhai'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

'Such a big star and so down to earth.'

No matter where you hide...: Biden on Zawahiri's killing

No matter where you hide...: Biden on Zawahiri's killing

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The US President said that justice has been delivered.

This one-sided moral lesson is just hypocrisy: FIFA chief Infantino

This one-sided moral lesson is just hypocrisy: FIFA chief Infantino

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

FIFA president Gianni Infantino accused critics of World Cup host Qatar's treatment of migrant workers of hypocrisy.

FIFA World Cup: England fan association hits out at Qatar over beer ban

FIFA World Cup: England fan association hits out at Qatar over beer ban

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

England's Football Supporters' Association said the decision raises concerns about Qatar's ability to fulfil its promises to visiting fans on "accommodation, transport or cultural issues."

Taliban again postpone government formation in Afghanistan

Taliban again postpone government formation in Afghanistan

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

The Taliban have postponed the formation of a new government in Afghanistan for next week, their spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said on Saturday, as the insurgent group struggles to give shape to a broad-based and inclusive administration acceptable to the international community.

FIFA WC PIX: Croatia oust favourites Brazil on penalties to reach semis

FIFA WC PIX: Croatia oust favourites Brazil on penalties to reach semis

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup Quarter-final match between Croatia and Brazil on Friday.

Shorts: Cueist O'Sullivan smashes World Championship record

Shorts: Cueist O'Sullivan smashes World Championship record

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Summary of all that made news on Monday

Muguruza relieved to end trophy drought with Dubai win

Muguruza relieved to end trophy drought with Dubai win

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

Garbine Muguruza was relieved to finally avoid tripping at the last hurdle and end her trophy drought

Rise and Rise of Qatar in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

Rise and Rise of Qatar in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Considering that Qatar is a trusted ally of Washington for decades, it is expected to be a steady influence on the Taliban leadership, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Azarenka topples Serena to win in Doha

Azarenka topples Serena to win in Doha

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Outgoing World No. 1 Victoria Azarenka showed that being second best was not an option for her as she outclassed Serena Williams 7-6, 2-6, 6-3 to win the Qatar Open on Sunday.

PHOTOS: The joy of watching Brazil in full flow

PHOTOS: The joy of watching Brazil in full flow

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Brazil spread the ball beautifully with a plethora of one-touch passing combinations that cornered the South Koreans who had no plan to defend against so much talent.

Zimbabwe returnee tests Omicron positive, second case in Delhi

Zimbabwe returnee tests Omicron positive, second case in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

A 35-year-old man with travel history to Zimbabwe and South Africa has tested positive for Omicron, becoming the second patient of the new COVID-19 variant in Delhi, sources said on Saturday.

Neeraj Chopra wins at Kuortane with opening throw of 86.69m

Neeraj Chopra wins at Kuortane with opening throw of 86.69m

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra clinched his first top podium finish of the season by winning the javelin throw event at the Kuortane Games in Finland, beating reigning world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada for the second time in four days, on Saturday.

Mullah Akhundzada to lead Taliban govt in Afghanistan

Mullah Akhundzada to lead Taliban govt in Afghanistan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The Taliban government will follow the pattern of the Iranian leadership.

FIFA World Cup: Check Out Team Jerseys!

FIFA World Cup: Check Out Team Jerseys!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The authentic breathable kits for Argentina, Germany, Japan, Mexico and Spain contain 50% Parley Ocean Plastic.

FIFA World Cup: Tickets in Qatar most expensive ever

FIFA World Cup: Tickets in Qatar most expensive ever

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Dutch fans right to boycott World Cup-Van Gaal