News for 'Francois'

Germanwings pilot locked out of cockpit before crash: Report

Germanwings pilot locked out of cockpit before crash: Report

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Evidence from a cockpit voice recorder, retrieved from the crash site in the French Alps, indicated that one pilot left the cockpit before the plane's descent and was unable to get back inside, The New York Times reports.

How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The deadly coronavirus has forced us to adopt new ways of life.

L'affaire indecent: Sex scandals of the French elite

L'affaire indecent: Sex scandals of the French elite

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

The French have their own way of keeping the world entertained.

Schumacher 'slightly better' after 2nd operation: Doctors

Schumacher 'slightly better' after 2nd operation: Doctors

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Michael Schumacher has shown 'slight improvement' after surgical procedure, doctors have said.

Michael Schumacher battling for life after ski accident

Michael Schumacher battling for life after ski accident

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher was fighting for his life after suffering severe head injuries in a skiing accident in the French Alps resort of Meribel, doctors said.

Here's why a businessman sent Arvind Kejriwal Rs 364

Here's why a businessman sent Arvind Kejriwal Rs 364

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Sumit Agrawal says he was "deeply aggrieved" to find Kejriwal wearing sandals during a state banquet hosted by President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan against the prescribed dress code.

It's a mad, odd world we live in!

It's a mad, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Ten photos that prove we live in an odd, odd world!

Dassault felt it must partner with Reliance to bag Rafale deal: Report

Dassault felt it must partner with Reliance to bag Rafale deal: Report

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

An internal document shows Dassault Aviation considered Reliance offset deal as a 'trade off' to clinch Rafale deal'.

IN PHOTOS: The magnificent Nobel awards ceremonies

IN PHOTOS: The magnificent Nobel awards ceremonies

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Sweden held its lavish annual Nobel awards ceremony on Tuesday attended by laureates and royals, but their ranks were depleted when many VIPs flocked to the memorial for anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela in South Africa.

No political interference in tax waiver to Reliance: France

No political interference in tax waiver to Reliance: France

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

"A global settlement was reached between the French tax authorities and Reliance Flag, a telecom company, in a tax dispute pertaining to the period 2008-2012," the French embassy said in a statement.

'We discussed calling off Sharjah Test'

'We discussed calling off Sharjah Test'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

The New Zealand team struggled to cope with the death of Australia's Phillip Hughes and discussed calling the match off before playing the delayed second day of the third Test against Pakistan, said coach Mike Hesson.

PHOTOS: Valerie Trierweiler in Mumbai after split with French president

PHOTOS: Valerie Trierweiler in Mumbai after split with French president

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

A day after splitting with French President Francois Hollande, Valerie Trierweiler arrived in Mumbai on Sunday.

Pakistan batsman Akmal banned for three years

Pakistan batsman Akmal banned for three years

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday banned Umar Akmal from all forms of the game for three years, two months after initiating an anti-corruption investigation against the batsman. The PCB had not revealed the specific reasons for initiating the probe against the batsman but had charged him for two breaches of Article 2.4.4 of the Board's Anti-Corruption Code in two unrelated incidents in February this year.

10 Films You Must Watch

10 Films You Must Watch

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Films that amazed Aseem Chhabra at the El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt.

Bolsonaro treated to amazing display at R-Day parade

Bolsonaro treated to amazing display at R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

This is the third time that a Brazilian president was the chief guest at the Republic Day. The last time a Brazilian president was the chief guest was in 2004 when Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attended the parade.

Islamic State behind Paris attack which kills 1 cop, injures 2 others

Islamic State behind Paris attack which kills 1 cop, injures 2 others

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

The shooting happened about 9 pm local time when a car stopped at 102 Champs-Elysees in front of a police van, Interior Ministry spokesman Pierre Henry Brandet said. A man emerged from the car and opened fire on the van with an "automatic weapon," killing one officer instantly, he said.

T20 WC: What teams need to do to make semis

T20 WC: What teams need to do to make semis

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

With 12 matches to go across the two Super 12 groups, here's a look at what all 12 teams need to do to book their spots in the tournament knockouts.

Nice attacker had accomplices, planned for months

Nice attacker had accomplices, planned for months

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

The suspects are four men, two Franco-Tunisians, a Tunisian and an Albanian, and one woman of dual French-Albanian nationality, Molins said.

Controversial Muhammad Hafeez retires from Test cricket

Controversial Muhammad Hafeez retires from Test cricket

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Hafeez, who was playing in his 55th Test, fell for a duck on the second day and announced his retirement, insisting that he had been pondering over the decision for the last two weeks. He, however, said that he will continue to play limited-over cricket.

After 'Rush', a film on F1 safety hits the screens

After 'Rush', a film on F1 safety hits the screens

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Francois Cevert had the most piercing blue eyes, the presence of a movie star and a Gallic charm that melted hearts wherever he went.

France bestows Chevalier de la Legion on Premji

France bestows Chevalier de la Legion on Premji

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Azim Premji, chairman of IT major Wipro, was conferred the highest French civilian honour for his outstanding contribution to developing the information technology industry in India, his economic outreach in France, and his laudable contribution to society as a philanthropist through the Azim Premji Foundation and Azim Premji University

UK, France are like daughters, can't choose between them: Obama

UK, France are like daughters, can't choose between them: Obama

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

United States President Barack Obama compared America's relations with Britain and France to his affection for his two wonderful daughters and said he could not choose a favourite between the two closest allies.

Fun is alive. Take that COVID-19!

Fun is alive. Take that COVID-19!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The good times are back, in a measured way, in fun spots across the globe.

PHOTOS: Ronaldo header gives Portugal victory

PHOTOS: Ronaldo header gives Portugal victory

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo headed an early winner as Portugal beat hosts Russia 1-0 in the Confederations Cup on Wednesday to go top of Group A and spoil Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev's 100th cap.

PM raises turban ban issue with French president

PM raises turban ban issue with French president

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has conveyed Indian "sensitivities" regarding the ban on wearing turban in France to French President Francois Hollande, who has assured him that he would ask the authorities concerned to engage with the Sikh diaspora.

Hollande bestows France's highest honour on Amartya Sen

Hollande bestows France's highest honour on Amartya Sen

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Calling Amartya Sen the 'greatest humanist' and a 'great thinker', French President Francois Hollande on Friday bestowed his country's highest decoration on the Nobel Prize-winning celebrated economist for his contributions to economics and philosophy.

India, France agree on $6 billion missile deal

India, France agree on $6 billion missile deal

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

India and France on Thursday concluded negotiations on the Short Range Surface to Air Missile nearly worth of $6 billion during the talks between French President Francois Hollande and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who also said talks on $10-billion deal for Rafale fighter aircraft are "progressing well".

Sivalingam gives India third weightlifting gold

Sivalingam gives India third weightlifting gold

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Sathish Kumar Sivalingam gave India its third gold medal from weightlifting, winning the men's 77 kg class, in Gold Coast on Saturday.

India looks at alternatives after Trump turns down R-Day invite

India looks at alternatives after Trump turns down R-Day invite

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

"We have very little time left for deciding on the chief guest and the process will be completed soon," a source familiar with the development said.

Watch out for Pakistan's most lethal weapon for World Cup

Watch out for Pakistan's most lethal weapon for World Cup

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Pakistan's tall left arm pacer Muhammad Irfan has had to reject lucrative offers to play in England and South Africa after his cricket board told him to stay fresh for the World Cup.

Anti-Jaitapur protest during French president's visit

Anti-Jaitapur protest during French president's visit

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

President Francois Hollande's visit to India on Thursday saw a protest against French-assisted Jaitapur nuclear power plant by activists who alleged that proper safety measures had not been adopted in the project to prevent a Fukushima like disaster.

French President Hollande arrives in India

French President Hollande arrives in India

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

French President Francois Hollande arrived in New Delhi on Thursday on a two-day visit which is expected to include talks to finalise the purchase of Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation.

Azam misses ton as Pakistan set Australia huge target

Azam misses ton as Pakistan set Australia huge target

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Babar Azam fell one run short of his maiden century as Pakistan set Australia a mammoth victory target of 538 on day three of the second and final Test.

In France, it will be Le Pen vs Macron

In France, it will be Le Pen vs Macron

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Voters in France have comprehensively snubbed the country's political establishment, sending far-right populist Marine Le Pen and political novice Emmanuel Macron through to the second round of the country's presidential election.

French troops kill 2 Indians in C Africa; Hollande regrets

French troops kill 2 Indians in C Africa; Hollande regrets

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

Two Indians were killed and six others seriously injured on Monday by French troops in the Central African Republic, as the strife-torn country was overrun by a rebel group.

New Zealand confidence higher than previous World Cups: Vettori

New Zealand confidence higher than previous World Cups: Vettori

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

New Zealand's preparations for the ICC World Cup are the best they had been in Daniel Vettori's four previous campaigns and they can enter the tournament they co-host with Australia with confidence, the former captain said.

Finch fires Australia past Pakistan with a hundred

Finch fires Australia past Pakistan with a hundred

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Captain Aaron Finch scored a century as Australia beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the opening One-Day International between the countries at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday. Chasing 281 to win, the tourists reached their target with an over to spare and took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series, with Finch making 116 and Shaun Marsh unbeaten on 91.

Why Messrs Hollande, Cameron wooing India

Why Messrs Hollande, Cameron wooing India

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Everyone's rooting for India to develop itself as a credible, counterbalance to China in Asia, where the future of global growth lies.

'Baseless political witch-hunt': Vadra on BJP's charges

'Baseless political witch-hunt': Vadra on BJP's charges

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Union minister Gajendra Shekhawat had alleged that the UPA called off Rafale deal after a private company linked to Vadra was not chosen as a broker.

France, India should cooperate in civil N-energy: Hollande

France, India should cooperate in civil N-energy: Hollande

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

President Francois Hollande on Friday pitched for French excellence finding its 'rightful place' in the fields of civil nuclear and renewable energy in India, even as he assured investors here that the euro zone crisis was 'behind us'.