News for 'Hermann'

'Wouldn't write it again', German official apologises for mocking Zelenskiy

'Wouldn't write it again', German official apologises for mocking Zelenskiy

Rediff.com15 May 2023

DFB Vice President Hermann Winkler apologised for a social media post mocking the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to Berlin at the weekend.

ISSF World: India bags third Paris Olympics quota slot

ISSF World: India bags third Paris Olympics quota slot

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

India's tally in the premier tournament is 32 medals, including 12 gold, eight silver and 12 bronze.

'Hima Das is progressing in the right direction'

'Hima Das is progressing in the right direction'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Hima Das is nearing her best, having won five successive gold medals in three weeks in Europe.

German man deported for assisting anti-Koodankulam stir

German man deported for assisting anti-Koodankulam stir

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

A German national was picked up by the Tamil Nadu police in Nagercoil for allegedly assisting the protests against the Koodankulam Nuclear Power Plant and deported from the country in the wee hours of Tuesday.

IB report on NGOs comes under attack from activists

IB report on NGOs comes under attack from activists

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

A number of prominent citizens and activists on Friday rubbished an Intelligence Bureau report which had said funding of several NGOs was "cleverly disguised" as donations for issues like human rights, but instead they were involved in stalling developmental projects.

Syrian asylum seeker killed by own bomb at German bar

Syrian asylum seeker killed by own bomb at German bar

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

German police said they do not yet know whether the attacker had a radical Islamist background.

Simply delicious! World Cup snacks recipes you must try out!

Simply delicious! World Cup snacks recipes you must try out!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

Watching the FIFA World Cup in the comfort of your own home? Here are two easy-to-prepare snack recipes by Chef Hermann.

Why the Army Needs the IAF!

Why the Army Needs the IAF!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

In the early part of the Kargil operations, the army opted to more or less go it alone, sacrificing large numbers of men and officers in almost superhuman struggles against an enemy on higher ground. Some generals seem to think their predecessors would have succeeded better if they had had air resources at their disposal, points out David Devadas.

Rare letters from Gandhi to Kallenbach on display

Rare letters from Gandhi to Kallenbach on display

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

Seventy-five rare letters that highlight the relationship between Mahatma Gandhi and architect Hermann Kallenbach during their stay in South Africa and the communication between their families went on public display on Wednesday. The letters, two newspapers and journal, which were bought by India for a whopping $1.28 million from a auction house in the United Kingdom, is now part of the Private Paper Collections at the National Archives of India.

Behind the wheel across continents

Behind the wheel across continents

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

If you are planning on a 4000-mile ride, as the Silk Road riders did, you should heed their expert tips.

Sotheby's sells Gandhi archive to India

Sotheby's sells Gandhi archive to India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

India has purchased a rich archive comprising thousands of letters and documents related to Mahatma Gandhi, including those on his controversial relationship with architect Hermann Kallenbach.

How athletes can take advantage of Olympic postponement

How athletes can take advantage of Olympic postponement

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The Planning Committee encouraged athletes to maintain their physical fitness and strictly follow their diet charts. AFI's Planning Committee conveyed its message to athletes during an online meeting with the national campers, coaches and support staff.

Letters between Gandhi, Kellenbach up for London auction

Letters between Gandhi, Kellenbach up for London auction

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

A large collection of letters, documents and photographs related to Mahatma Gandhi's time in South Africa, especially related to his controversial relationship with architect Hermann Kallenbach, is expected to fetch between 500,000 and 700,000 pounds at an auction in London. The collection will be put up for auction by Sotherby's on July 10.

Gandhi's 80-yr-old letter to Jews unveiled in Israel

Gandhi's 80-yr-old letter to Jews unveiled in Israel

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Written on the occasion of Rosh Hashana (Jewish new year) on September 1, 1939, the letter also marked the beginning of the World War II when Germany invaded Poland, setting the stage for the despicable atrocities of the Holocaust.

German national deported for aiding anti-nuke protests

German national deported for aiding anti-nuke protests

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

A German national was deported from Tamil Nadu in the wee hours on Tuesday after he was picked up by police in Nagercoil for his alleged "active involvement" in the protests against the Kudankulam nuclear power plant project.

We were running out of time: BIC architect

We were running out of time: BIC architect

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

German architect Hermann Tilke, who designed the Buddh International Circuit for the inaugural Indian F1 Grand Prix, said it was a big challenge to get the track ready in time and he was afraid of missing the deadline.

Portsmouth beat Manchester City

Portsmouth beat Manchester City

Rediff.com15 Feb 2009

Portsmouth emerged from their recent slump to beat Manchester City 2-0 in the Premier League on Saturday.

8 of the world's most amazing bridges

8 of the world's most amazing bridges

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

They're a means to an end: bridges are fundamentally a way to get from point A to point B. However, as designs get bolder, bridges have also become destinations in their own right. National Geographic has listed out a few bridges, which will impress, thrill, and perhaps even make you fall in love. Here are some of them.

Force India assure better show in Bahrain

Force India assure better show in Bahrain

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

Force India drivers Giancarlo Fisichella and Adrian Sutil are confident of a better finish at Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix.

India to host F1 race in 2010

India to host F1 race in 2010

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

Formula One management had approved two sites on the outskirts of New Delhi to build a circuit, IOA president Suresh Kalmadi said.

Cambridge role for Karan Bilimoria

Cambridge role for Karan Bilimoria

Rediff.com13 Jul 2004

Indian F1 hopes alive, says IOA chief

Indian F1 hopes alive, says IOA chief

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

F1 circuit designer Hermann Tilke took a two-day visit of the venues and would provide his feedback to F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

How well do you know your company?

How well do you know your company?

Rediff.com24 May 2007

Most investors over-estimate what they think their company is earning. Don't fall for an impressionist judgement

How India plans to resume outdoor training for athletes

How India plans to resume outdoor training for athletes

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said a team has been formed to draw up a post-lockdown Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to be followed by athletes, coaches and other staff during outdoor training that will resume in a "planned manner". He assured the athletes that their training will resume soon but given the risks the coronavirus pandemic poses, the process will involve consultations with home and health ministries.

Charlton fight back to draw with Everton

Charlton fight back to draw with Everton

Rediff.com25 Nov 2006

Charlton Athletic stayed bottom of the Premier League after coming from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Everton at The Valley on Saturday.

Brain gain, the BPO way

Brain gain, the BPO way

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

Mexico gets five-year Grand Prix deal

Mexico gets five-year Grand Prix deal

Rediff.com26 Oct 2004

Mexico's Caribbean beach resort of Cancun will host an annual Formula One race for at least five years starting in 2006.

Chelsea crash, but Arsenal march on

Chelsea crash, but Arsenal march on

Rediff.com26 Dec 2003

The defeat was especially costly for Claudio Ranieri's expensively assembled team who began the day in joint second place with title rivals Arsenal.

Blackburn lose again at home

Blackburn lose again at home

Rediff.com21 Oct 2003

Charlton's 1-0 victory takes them up three places to seventh in the table, while Blackburn remain 15th

Death knell for printed books, newspapers?

Death knell for printed books, newspapers?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Or a brief stop on the way to better times, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

How I became an Army and why BTS is special

How I became an Army and why BTS is special

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

From the boys who used to hand out tickets to people on the streets and invite them to their concerts free of charge to the men selling out Wembley Stadium in less than a day, having about 20 songs on Billboards #1, BTS have come a long way, says Maya Dominic, a fan of the Korean pop band.

Texas father kills 4 kids, two adults in domestic dispute

Texas father kills 4 kids, two adults in domestic dispute

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

A man opened fire at a suburban home in Houston on Thursday, killing four of his children as well as two adults and then surrendered to the police following a lengthy standoff in an incident that authorities say was triggered by a domestic dispute.

Alonso cleared to race in Malaysian Grand Prix

Alonso cleared to race in Malaysian Grand Prix

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Fernando Alonso passed a final medical examination on Thursday and will be able to participate in the Malaysian Grand Prix this weekend after the Spaniard missed the Formula One season-opener in Australia due to concussion.

2 killed, 22 hurt in birthday party shootout in US

2 killed, 22 hurt in birthday party shootout in US

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

At least two people, including a woman were killed and 22 others wounded when gunfire erupted at a birthday party in Houston, United States, triggering panic, police said on Sunday.

'For 1,400 years India led the world in science'

'For 1,400 years India led the world in science'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'Some Indians take the extreme view that everything was known to our ancients, but others go to the opposite extreme and consider everything Indian was superstition and rubbish.' 'Indian science was perhaps more rational than the European science of the time.'

Narayana Murthy asks Infosys to make Panaya report public; firm says no

Narayana Murthy asks Infosys to make Panaya report public; firm says no

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Murthy's letter comes even as Sikka celebrates the completion of three years at the helm of India's second largest software exporter.

Braced for mayhem, Formula One plays safe in Baku

Braced for mayhem, Formula One plays safe in Baku

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Formula One had been braced for crashes and mayhem in Azerbaijan's race debut in Baku on Sunday but instead the drivers defied all expectations and barely put a wheel out of place.