News for 'Dubai Dreams'

How this javelin thrower continued training amid COVID-19

How this javelin thrower continued training amid COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Sundar Singh Gurjar secured the Tokyo Paralympics berth in men's F46 Javelin with his second World Championship title (61.22 metres) in Dubai last year. He said his focus for the past couples of months has been on his overall workout of his core strength, technique and fitness.

Want to be Valentino Rossi? Make your dream come true

Want to be Valentino Rossi? Make your dream come true

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

The California Superbike School, which has trained many MotoGP and WSBK champions in various countries, will train Indian riders now.

Kerala man cycles 4000km to Russia to watch World Cup

Kerala man cycles 4000km to Russia to watch World Cup

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

He flew to Dubai from Kerala on Febraury 23, bought a cycle, took a ship to the port city of Bandar Abbas, the capital of Hormozgan province on the southern coast of Iran, before embarking on his cycling odyssey to Russia.

Why BCCI boss Ganguly is giving ICC sleepless nights

Why BCCI boss Ganguly is giving ICC sleepless nights

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI's demand is for a tournament involving the 'Big Three' of India, Australia and England plus another country to be slotted into an already bursting schedule, putting it on course for a clash with the ICC, which has enjoyed a period of calm in recent years at its Dubai headquarters. India's 'Super Series' proposal is a concern to many in the game, including the executive chairman of the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA), Tony Irish.

Modi's dream of making India's ports biz friendly is miles away

Modi's dream of making India's ports biz friendly is miles away

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Modi's'Make in India' drive launched last September included laying out a model of "port-led" development that would support industrial growth.

Could this be the most watched IPL ever?

Could this be the most watched IPL ever?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

It could reach more than 530 million viewers on TV and a few hundred million more online. But can it make money for Disney Star?

Pak woman admits meeting 'idol' Shami, claims no monetary deals made

Pak woman admits meeting 'idol' Shami, claims no monetary deals made

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Alishba's name surfaced in the controversy after the Indian pacer's wife Hasin Jahan alleged that he could have a relationship with the Pakistani woman.

Anupam Kher's AMAZING New York Encounters

Anupam Kher's AMAZING New York Encounters

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Among Bollywood's most popular actors, Anupam Kher has fans all over the world. But he's one of the few celebs who reaches out to them, and posts interesting videos of his interactions with them.

Karisma, Madhuri catch up in Sri Lanka

Karisma, Madhuri catch up in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

When Ranveer Singh was heartbroken

When Ranveer Singh was heartbroken

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Ranveer-Vaani take Befikre to Dubai.

IPL 2020: From shampoo to face masks, brands score a six this season

IPL 2020: From shampoo to face masks, brands score a six this season

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Small and big advertisers are making their presence felt this year far more than they did earlier, bringing a smile to the faces of the tournament's organisers and partners.

Angrezi Medium review

Angrezi Medium review

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Irrfan, Deepak Dobriyal, Radhika Madan, Ranvir Shorey, Pankaj Tripathi are all lovely, but make little sense in Angrezi Medium's muddled context, complains Sukanya Verma.

Need some ultra-glam travel inspiration? Read on!

Need some ultra-glam travel inspiration? Read on!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Shenaz Treasury's breathtaking travel pix will fuel your wanderlust.

The desi singer who opened for Bon Jovi

The desi singer who opened for Bon Jovi

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

'I couldn't think of anything else the whole day but music and beats,' says Carl Frenais, the Kochi-born singer making waves in Dubai.

No one can and no one should try to play like MS Dhoni: Samson

No one can and no one should try to play like MS Dhoni: Samson

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Sanju Samson cleared the boundaries at will to power Rajasthan Royals to two massive wins over Chennai Super Kings and Kings XI Punjab, the second one ending in the highest run chase in the history of IPL.

It's not too late to plan your New Year getaway!

It's not too late to plan your New Year getaway!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

An expert reveals how you can still get out of town for the upcoming long weekend.

Douglas Stuart's Shuggie Bain wins 2020 Booker, Avni Doshi misses out

Douglas Stuart's Shuggie Bain wins 2020 Booker, Avni Doshi misses out

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Dubai-based Indian-origin writer Doshi, who was shortlisted among the final six authors for her debut novel Burnt Sugar, lost out on the top prize.

Why Bollywood Loves Prerna Rajpal

Why Bollywood Loves Prerna Rajpal

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Madhuri Dixit Nene, Shilpa Shetty, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kiara Advani are some of the celebs who have worn designs by Prerna Rajpal.

Review: Bollywood Diaries is a good attempt but...

Review: Bollywood Diaries is a good attempt but...

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The film is way too slow, writes Namrata Thakker.

Lagaan: How much was Yashpal Sharma paid?

Lagaan: How much was Yashpal Sharma paid?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

'Reenaji said they would be giving Rs 1.5 lakh to everyone, as the budget was very low.' 'So I blurted out, "Madam, do lakh toh hone chahiye".'

Royals vs KXIP: Another six-hitting match on cards

Royals vs KXIP: Another six-hitting match on cards

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Both KXIP and the Royals would look to build a winning momentum after starting the tournament as underdogs.

Want to buy a villa for Rs 16 crore?

Want to buy a villa for Rs 16 crore?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2006

Well, you can soon buy a dream home at The Grandeur Residences project at the fantastic Palm Jumeirah Crescent in Dubai.

IPL delivers even in COVID-19 times

IPL delivers even in COVID-19 times

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

In terms of viewership, the IPL even outperformed some of the pay-per-view matches of the Premier League in Britain.

Kochi Smart City cleared; to create 100,000 jobs

Kochi Smart City cleared; to create 100,000 jobs

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

Realising a dream project, the Kerala government on Wednesday signed an agreement with its Dubai-based promoters for setting up the Smart City IT project at a 246-acre plot in Kochi.

3 lakhs to 22 crore! IIM grad's success story

3 lakhs to 22 crore! IIM grad's success story

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

From a small team of five weavers, Karagiri now works with 1,800 weavers from across India. Pallavi Mohadikar, co-founder of Karagiri, shares her incredible success journey.

AIE crash: Black box recovered, probe underway; toll rises to 18

AIE crash: Black box recovered, probe underway; toll rises to 18

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) of the ill-fated aircraft have been retrieved. AAIB (Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau) is conducting investigations,' Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri tweeted, as fresh questions were raised on the safety parameters of the runway.

Srikkanth: I don't want to do anything fancy

Srikkanth: I don't want to do anything fancy

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

'I have to be more consistent in the coming months,' Kidambi Srikanth, who won the Indonesia Super Series Premier and the Australia Super Series earlier this year and the Denmark Open on Sunday, tells Amit Kumar Das in Odense, Denmark.

Battling Murray to take on Wawrinka in Antwerp final

Battling Murray to take on Wawrinka in Antwerp final

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

Andy Murray took a step closer to a first title in arguably the toughest year of his playing career, grinding out a 3-6, 7-5 ,6-2 win over Ugo Humbert on Saturday to reach the final of the European Open in Antwerp.

Sania stopped in her stride

Sania stopped in her stride

Rediff.com3 Mar 2005

Aam aadmi should also be able to fly business class: Kejriwal

Aam aadmi should also be able to fly business class: Kejriwal

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday stoutly defended himself against the opposition's criticism of him travelling abroad in business class, saying that it was his dream for India that an 'aam aadmi' should also be able to travel the same way.

Sridevi, the eternal muse

Sridevi, the eternal muse

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Sridevi, the eternal muse.

Why this para athlete is anxious about the future

Why this para athlete is anxious about the future

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Sharad Kumar has been training in Ukraine since 2017 in his bid to win a medal at the Tokyo Paralympics, postponed to next year due to the pandemic.

Rajasthan's trio of youngsters look forward to IPL experience

Rajasthan's trio of youngsters look forward to IPL experience

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

'We are all going through an entire gamut of emotions. I only saw these players on TV and now I will play alongside them. It's indeed a great feeling.'

AirAsia CEO criticises 5/20 rule in India

AirAsia CEO criticises 5/20 rule in India

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

'Indian aviation sector needs much more investment and new entrants.'

Hitched: Sports stars who tied the knot in 2019

Hitched: Sports stars who tied the knot in 2019

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Famous sports personalities who wed in 2019.

1st Test: Patel scythes down Pakistan as Kiwis seal four-run win

1st Test: Patel scythes down Pakistan as Kiwis seal four-run win

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Debutant spinner Ajaz Patel claimed five wickets in the second innings as New Zealand beat Pakistan by four runs on a dramatic fourth day of the opening Test in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

'No one expects from me to play a lead heroine'

'No one expects from me to play a lead heroine'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

'I've been tagged as a Punchnama girl, where I break everyone's hearts. I wanted to be a heroine in that film but what did they make me?'

This year's most beautiful panoramic photographs

This year's most beautiful panoramic photographs

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The Epson International Pano Awards showcases the work of panoramic photographers worldwide and is the largest specialist competition for panoramic images. This year the competition received 4913 entries from 1258 photographers in 72 countries, but the overall winner of the 2019 Open competition is Mieke Boynton from Australia - the first female to win the title. Scroll down for stunning views.

Now, UAE plans to build a city on Mars by 2117!

Now, UAE plans to build a city on Mars by 2117!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

The new project will be associated with research themes featuring the exploration of transportation means, energy and food on the Red Planet.

What fun on the sets of Street Dancer 3D!

What fun on the sets of Street Dancer 3D!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Shraddha, Varun, Nora on the making of what appears to be a memorable movie.