News for 'Holland'

Tatas honours former Olympic hockey captains

Tatas honours former Olympic hockey captains

Rediff.com1 Apr 2004

Ten former captains of India's Olympic hockey teams were felicitated with a citation and a purse of Rs 100,000 each.

Sasikiran ends lap with a draw

Sasikiran ends lap with a draw

Rediff.com20 Apr 2005

The Indian GM finished the first lap at of Sigeman and Co. Chess tournament with a draw to secure second spot

Nakamura spoils Vishy Anand's birthday in London

Nakamura spoils Vishy Anand's birthday in London

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

It was not the best of birthdays for five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand as he went down to Hikaru Nakamura of United States in the third round of London Chess Classic chess tournament.

Tendulkar named in 15 man squad

Tendulkar named in 15 man squad

Rediff.com1 Oct 2004

'Freedom, freedom Charlie,' chants Paris at 'unity march'

'Freedom, freedom Charlie,' chants Paris at 'unity march'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

World leaders in arms led the unity rally in Paris showing defiance against the terror attacks that unfolded over three days leaving 17 dead. The families of those who died in the shootings were alongside them.

IHF secy. for Champions Trophy

IHF secy. for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com29 Jul 2003

K Jyothikumaran has been appointed as one of the four judges for the elite nations hockey tournament.\n\n

Charlie Hebdo aftermath: Mosques attacked in France

Charlie Hebdo aftermath: Mosques attacked in France

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Mosques in two French towns were attacked a day after the firing at French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo that left 12 dead. However, there have been no casualties.

Tendulkar replacement approved

Tendulkar replacement approved

Rediff.com10 Sep 2004

The Event Technical Committee for the ICC Champions Trophy allowed the Indians to replace the injured batting ace with Rohan Gavaskar.

Tendulkar out of Champions Trophy

Tendulkar out of Champions Trophy

Rediff.com4 Sep 2004

Rohan Gavaskar has been drafted into the squad as his replacement.

Rain ruins India-Australia match

Rain ruins India-Australia match

Rediff.com24 Aug 2004

Australia were 175-7 when the tri-series match in Amstelveen was abandoned.

Dilip Tirkey to lead India

Dilip Tirkey to lead India

Rediff.com2 Feb 2004

The ace defender has been appointed skipper for the upcoming three-Test series against Holland in Hyderabad.

'Zaheer dropped for his own good'

'Zaheer dropped for his own good'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2004

India skipper Sourav Ganguly says the Baroda fast bowler is not bowling well and needs some time to get back his rhythm.

On strike, at play: The two faces of France

On strike, at play: The two faces of France

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

As football fans arrive to watch Euro 2016, France's trade unions have undertaken a series of strikes to provoke a make-or-break situation. Claude Arpi encounters both Gallic beauty and ugliness in the country of his birth.

'Attack on British Parliament is an attack on freedom, democracy everywhere'

'Attack on British Parliament is an attack on freedom, democracy everywhere'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

World leaders voiced solidarity with the United Kingdom after the deadly attack near the Houses of Parliament.

USA for ICC Six Nations Challenge

USA for ICC Six Nations Challenge

Rediff.com8 Dec 2003

The winner of the ICC Six Nations Challenge will play both Australia and New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy.

Indian-born Dutch skater in Mumbai in search of biological parents

Indian-born Dutch skater in Mumbai in search of biological parents

Rediff.com9 May 2018

It has taken Das and her twin sister 32 years to visit India. The two sisters were just eight months old when they were adopted by a Dutch couple who raised them "like any proud parent would".

India stay in medal race

India stay in medal race

Rediff.com10 Dec 2004

India held New Zealand to a 1-1 draw in their last league match of the Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Lahore.

It's do or die for India

It's do or die for India

Rediff.com9 Dec 2004

A win against New Zealand will give India their best standing in Champions Trophy since 1982 Amstelveen.

Advani marches ahead with twin wins

Advani marches ahead with twin wins

Rediff.com27 Nov 2004

Pankaj Advani led with back-to-back wins as Indian cueists had a field day in the IBSF World Snooker championships.

Alok, Advani win easily

Alok, Advani win easily

Rediff.com26 Nov 2004

However, National champion Manan Chandran was taken the distance by Ben Farnworth of New Zealand in the World snooker championships.

Not so Nice! England will try to punish Iceland

Not so Nice! England will try to punish Iceland

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Wayne Rooney and Roy Hodgson have called on England to be ruthless in their attacking play during their Euro 2016 knockout clash with Iceland in Nice on Monday.

Bopanna to meet Verkerk in opening singles

Bopanna to meet Verkerk in opening singles

Rediff.com18 Sep 2003

Prakash Amritraj will play the second singles against Sjeng Schalken in the Davis Cup tie against Holland.

'PM opened door for Ambani to steal': Rahul renews Rafale attack

'PM opened door for Ambani to steal': Rahul renews Rafale attack

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

'No sovereign guarantee, no bank guarantee, no escrow account, yet a huge amount was paid as advance'

Indian markets worst Asian performers in Dec

Indian markets worst Asian performers in Dec

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Sensex, Nifty have lost about 6%, against 0.5-5% decline in other key Asian indices.

Tendulkar could be fit in two weeks

Tendulkar could be fit in two weeks

Rediff.com25 Sep 2004

Dr Anant Joshi, who examined the master batsman, was optimistic about him regaining full fitness soon.

'Rude' van Ass not a good coach, says Hockey India president Batra

'Rude' van Ass not a good coach, says Hockey India president Batra

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The HI president also said that a committee has been formed to decide on the fate of the coach and it will take a decision on Friday. He said he has no ego problem and if the committee feels the coach should continue, he would himself go to The Netherlands to bring him back.

USA claims ICC Champions Trophy berth

USA claims ICC Champions Trophy berth

Rediff.com9 Mar 2004

USA will now travel England for the 2004 ICC Champions Trophy, where they will take on Australia and New Zealand.

Germany to field second-string team

Germany to field second-string team

Rediff.com8 Aug 2003

Germany decided against fielding their main team for the Champions Trophy as they are more keen to play the European Nations Cup in Spain next month.

Drama at World Chess Cup before Sethuraman holds Anish Giri

Drama at World Chess Cup before Sethuraman holds Anish Giri

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Grandmaster S P Sethuraman continued with his dream run and played out a fighting draw with higher ranked Anish Giri of Holland in the first game of the third round of World Chess Cup in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Vishy Anand loses to Kramnik, slips to ninth

Vishy Anand loses to Kramnik, slips to ninth

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand suffered an early jolt, losing to his former challenger Vladimir Kramnik of Russia in the second round of Altibox Norway chess tournament in Stavanger.

Sehwag may not get to open

Sehwag may not get to open

Rediff.com4 Sep 2004

Hiddink pleased with striker-less Chelsea's point at Old Trafford

Hiddink pleased with striker-less Chelsea's point at Old Trafford

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Interim manager Guus Hiddink was satisfied with Chelsea's 0-0 draw at Manchester United on Monday, especially as the Premier League champions played without a recognised striker.

Tendulkar out of NatWest Challenge

Tendulkar out of NatWest Challenge

Rediff.com29 Aug 2004

We will get Malik, says Balaji

We will get Malik, says Balaji

Rediff.com27 Aug 2004

The Indian seamer said the Pakistani batsman may have proved a nightmare in recent matches, but it won't be long before the Indians have the measure of him.

McCullum can never forgive Cairns over match-fixing saga

McCullum can never forgive Cairns over match-fixing saga

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum has insisted that he can never forgive his ex-team-mate Chris Cairns after the latter effectively lobbied to destroy his credibility over match-fixing allegations. Cairns had been linked to match-fixing following statements by Stephen Fleming and McCullum. However, he was cleared of any wrongdoing in a court of law and by the ICC's anti-corruption unit. McCullum, who had told the jury that Cairns had approached him three times in total over fixing a match, insisted that he felt as if his character had come under-fire during the prejury trial.

India pay dearly for defensive lapses

India pay dearly for defensive lapses

Rediff.com16 Aug 2004

The eight-time champions were beaten 1-3 by The Netherlands in their opening match in the men's hockey tournament.