News for 'Holland'

Was Adani at CEOs Forum in Paris? Or not?

Was Adani at CEOs Forum in Paris? Or not?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

While the list of CEOs given to the French media mentioned Gautam Adani, the list given to the Indian media omitted his name.

Dutch midfielder Anita joins Newcastle

Dutch midfielder Anita joins Newcastle

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Newcastle United completed the signing of Ajax Amsterdam midfielder Vurnon Anita on Thursday with the Dutch international hopeful his new club can end their 43-year trophyless spell.

In PHOTOS: Meet France's new power couple

In PHOTOS: Meet France's new power couple

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Interesting bits of trivia about France's new power couple.

20 STUNNING bookstores of the world

20 STUNNING bookstores of the world

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

We present here 20 stunning stores that stand out not only for their collection of books, magazines and journals but also for their interior decoration.

Euro 2016: France launches attack alert app

Euro 2016: France launches attack alert app

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

France launched an app to alert users to attacks on Wednesday, two days before the Euro 2016 soccer championship gets underway under a state of emergency imposed after militant Islamists struck Paris in November. The Interior Ministry app, called SAIP, flashes a warning on a user's mobile phone screen if there is an attack close to their location or suspicion of an imminent strike. Users can also request alerts for up to eight geographic areas, including individual districts in the capital. First impressions on social media were mixed.

Negi joint second in Leiden chess tourney

Negi joint second in Leiden chess tourney

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

Grandmaster and Asian champion Parimarjan Negi scored a clinical victory over Frank Erwich of Holland to jump to joint second spot after the end of the fifth round of the 6th Leiden International chess tournament.

Nobbs says deteriorating health forced him to quit

Nobbs says deteriorating health forced him to quit

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Chief coach of the Indian men's hockey Michael Nobbs said on Tuesday he wasn't "pushed out" but willingly resigned from the job owing to deteriorating health.

India, France sign 17 agreements during PM Modi's visit

India, France sign 17 agreements during PM Modi's visit

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

India and France on Friday signed 17 agreements, including on the stalled nuclear project in Jaitapur in Maharashtra, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with French President Francois Hollande.

French soldiers to participate in Republic Day parade

French soldiers to participate in Republic Day parade

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

In a first, French soldiers will march down the Rajpath on Republic Day along with Indian troops in the presence of President Francois Hollande who is the chief guest for this year's celebrations.

Are Indian markets prepared for higher inflation?

Are Indian markets prepared for higher inflation?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Analysts expect inflation to peak in the first half of 2016-17 and moderate, thereafter, on the back of positive impact of monsoons

SC dismisses petitions seeking Rafale probe

SC dismisses petitions seeking Rafale probe

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The apex court said there was no occasion to doubt the decision-making process in the multi-billion dollar Rafale deal.

World Cup Sid gets upclose with World Cup beauties

World Cup Sid gets upclose with World Cup beauties

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

Siddhanta Pinto meets fans from different countries during the quarter-finals between Brazil and the Netherlands, and Germany and Argentina.

Tata Steel Chess: Day of mixed results for Anand

Tata Steel Chess: Day of mixed results for Anand

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Carlsen extends lead

England-Netherlands friendly victim of UK riots

England-Netherlands friendly victim of UK riots

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

England have cancelled Wednesday's international soccer friendly with the Netherlands at Wembley on police advice as forces focus on dealing with rioting and looting in the capital.

PM Modi leaves for New Delhi after attending Paris summit

PM Modi leaves for New Delhi after attending Paris summit

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday night left for New Delhi after wrapping up his two-day visit in Paris during which he attended the crucial climate change conference.

Nicolas Sarkozy to seek French presidency again

Nicolas Sarkozy to seek French presidency again

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

The pugnacious 61-year-old conservative, who was deeply unpopular by the end of his five years as president, had made no secret of his ambition to reconquer the top office.

'Trump of Tropics' to be R-Day chief guest

'Trump of Tropics' to be R-Day chief guest

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

With Donald Trump unable to make it, Modi settles for Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.

Ribery and Benzema discharged in sex trial

Ribery and Benzema discharged in sex trial

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

France soccer internationals Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema have been discharged of solicitation of an underage prostitute, the Paris Correctional Tribunal said on Thursday.

Gunmen attack Paris newspaper office, 12 killed

Gunmen attack Paris newspaper office, 12 killed

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Heavily-armed gunmen shouting Islamist slogans stormed the Charlie Hebdo (a satirical newspaper) office in Paris on Wednesday and shot dead 12 people including its editor-in-chief Stephane Charbonnier, known as Charb.

Olympics: India confident of making hockey semis

Olympics: India confident of making hockey semis

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

The eight-time Olympic winners have been clubbed along with reigning champions Germany, Korea, New Zealand, Belgium and Netherlands in Pool B at 2012 Olympic Games in London.

'Sushmita has that amazing aura about her'

'Sushmita has that amazing aura about her'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

'I regard her as Miss Universe, but not for the reason that most people do.' 'When she is talking to you, she makes you feel like you are the only one in this universe.'

Monday's crash: 'Investors wanted to book profits'

Monday's crash: 'Investors wanted to book profits'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

'The news about the new virus strain in the UK provided them with an opportunity to take money off the table.'

Saina reaches second round of French Open

Saina reaches second round of French Open

Rediff.com26 Oct 2011

Indian ace Saina Nehwal started her campaign at the French Open Super Series on a positive note, thrashing Jie Yao of Holland in straight-games to reach the second round of the women's singles event at Paris on Wednesday.

Saina cautious at French Open Super Series

Saina cautious at French Open Super Series

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Still smarting from her second-round exit in Denmark last week, Saina Nehwal will seek redemption when she starts her campaign at the French Open Super series, which begins with the qualifiers at Paris on Tuesday.

Sports Shorts: Galatasaray fined again over crowd trouble

Sports Shorts: Galatasaray fined again over crowd trouble

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Galatasaray, fined 50,000 euros ($62,575) last month over crowd trouble at a Champions League game away to Arsenal, are facing further sanctions after disturbances at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, UEFA said on Thursday.

Sardar Singh on what India need to do to reach hockey WC final

Sardar Singh on what India need to do to reach hockey WC final

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

"The start has been good. In the tournament, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Argentina and Australia are some of the best teams. We have started off well and need to keep the momentum going and continue with same energy," Sardar said on Thursday.

Report cites MoD note saying PMO held parallel Rafale negotiations

Report cites MoD note saying PMO held parallel Rafale negotiations

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Sitharaman criticised the news report for raising issues 'selectively' and ignoring the then defence minister Manohar Parrikar's reply.

Paris terror attack: First attacker identified by French authorities

Paris terror attack: First attacker identified by French authorities

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

French police have identified the first of seven gunmen who killed at least 129 people in a wave of carnage claimed by the Islamic State group.

Emerging Players: India rout AIS

Emerging Players: India rout AIS

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

India registered a comfortable seven-wicket victory over the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in a one-day match of the Emerging Players' Meet, in Brisbane, on Friday.

French jets destroy IS targets in Syria

French jets destroy IS targets in Syria

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

The French armed forces conducted second air raid against Daesh (IS) in Raqqa in 24 hours.

What brought British pound down to a 31-year low today?

What brought British pound down to a 31-year low today?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

The sell-off was probably aggravated by computer-driven traders

Trump unlikely to attend India's 2019 Republic Day parade

Trump unlikely to attend India's 2019 Republic Day parade

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

India has already shortlisted the names of two-three heads of states for extending invitation to be chief guest at the Republic Day parade.

Over 50 killed in  Uganda World Cup final bombings

Over 50 killed in Uganda World Cup final bombings

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

At least 64 people were killed by co-ordinated explosions while they were watching the Spain-Holland World Cup final in the Ugandan capital Kampala late Sunday night, emerging reports said.

Anand survives Giri scare; remains in second spot

Anand survives Giri scare; remains in second spot

Rediff.com30 Jan 2011

World champion Viswanathan Anand survived a scare against young Anish Giri of Holland before salvaging a draw in the 12th and penultimate round of the 73rd Tata Steel Chess tournament in Wijk Aan Zee.

Britain warns of potential terror attacks at Euro 2016 venues

Britain warns of potential terror attacks at Euro 2016 venues

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Britain's Foreign Office has warned fans travelling to France for the Euro 2016 soccer tournament that its venues are "potential targets for terrorist attacks".

PCB planning to hold remaining PSL matches in November

PCB planning to hold remaining PSL matches in November

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The Pakistan Cricket Board is planning to hold the remaining matches of PSL-5 in November provided the situation arising out of the coronavirus pandemic improves in the next few months, PCB CEO Wasim Khan said. The PSL was suspended last Tuesday after the PCB revealed that a foreign player showed symptoms of the coronavirus, but Khan said the remaining matches may be held during the 10-day window available in November.

US State Department's unclassified computer network hacked

US State Department's unclassified computer network hacked

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

The United States State Department took the unprecedented step to shut down its entire unclassified email system over the weekend after its computer network was hacked.

Abhijeet loses; Bojkov is champ

Abhijeet loses; Bojkov is champ

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

Second seeded Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta went down fighting to Sipke Ernst of Holland while Dejan Bojkov of Bulgaria annexed the crown in the Groningen International open chess tournament which concluded in Groningen (The Netherlands), on Friday.

ICC trims WCup teams to 10, Ireland outraged

ICC trims WCup teams to 10, Ireland outraged

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

Enraged by the ICC's decision to cut the number of teams in the 2015 World Cup to 10, the Irish cricket authorities and captain William Porterfield said the move is an 'absolute disgrace' and damaging to the game.

The benefits of having a Gujarati prime minister

The benefits of having a Gujarati prime minister

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

'Narendra Modi knows how to calculate and remain pragmatic. Take the unexpected Rafale deal - perhaps the first time a PM has considered the country's defence procurement as a priority, over the considerations of the babus... and over his own pet project 'Make in India',' says Claude Arpi.