News for 'Istanbul'

Ozil unveiled at Turkish club Fenerbahce

Ozil unveiled at Turkish club Fenerbahce

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The former Arsenal forward rules out Germany return.

Pegasus maker slams criticism, but concedes 'some mistakes'

Pegasus maker slams criticism, but concedes 'some mistakes'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

An undeterred Chief Executive Officer of NSO Group, Shalev Hulio, in an interview to Israeli Channel 12 on Saturday, strongly defended the company's operations, though he also conceded that some 'mistakes' may have happened over the years.

Wrestler Vinesh wins third successive gold

Wrestler Vinesh wins third successive gold

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Star India grappler Vinesh Phogat bagged her third consecutive gold in the women's 53kg category after winning the Poland Open wrestling tournament in Warsaw.

Porto locals' fury as COVID rules eased for English soccer fans

Porto locals' fury as COVID rules eased for English soccer fans

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Some Porto residents fear a spike in infections because of the highly contagious coronavirus variant spreading in parts of England after first being identified in India.

India bought Pegasus as part of defence deal with Israel: Report

India bought Pegasus as part of defence deal with Israel: Report

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

The report also referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel in July 2017.

Europa League: Man United draw LASK, Wolves play Olympiakos

Europa League: Man United draw LASK, Wolves play Olympiakos

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Manchester United breezed into the next round with a 6-1 aggregate win over Club Brugge

F1: Bottas wins in Turkey; Hamilton finishes 5th

F1: Bottas wins in Turkey; Hamilton finishes 5th

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Valtteri Bottas ended his year-long drought with a dominant victory in Turkey on Sunday while unhappy Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton finished fifth and lost the Formula One championship lead to Red Bull's Max Verstappen.

Khashoggi killing gives Middle East politics unexpected twists

Khashoggi killing gives Middle East politics unexpected twists

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

'Saudi Arabia's standing internationally and in the West is going to take a big hit even if MBS is dethroned.'

Erdogan wins Turkish presidential poll, official word on Friday

Erdogan wins Turkish presidential poll, official word on Friday

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

"Our nation has given me the mandate for the presidency," Erdogan said in a victory speech in Istanbul, noting his declaration was based on unofficial results. "I would like to congratulate our nation once again. This has been another test of democracy and we have passed this test successfully," CNN quoted the Turkish president as saying.

When Bollywood stars could travel

When Bollywood stars could travel

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Bollywood stars, clearly missing their summer holidays, have been posting throwback pix from vacations past.

Hamilton takes his 100th F1 win with victory in Russia

Hamilton takes his 100th F1 win with victory in Russia

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

Lewis Hamilton became the first Formula One driver to win 100 races with a victory in Russia that sent him back on top of the championship.

Islamic State claims responsibility for Turkey club attack

Islamic State claims responsibility for Turkey club attack

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

In a statement, the terror group said, "In continuation of the blessed operations that Islamic State is conducting against the protector of the cross, Turkey, a heroic soldier of the caliphate struck one of the most famous nightclubs where the Christians celebrate their apostate holiday."

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com11 May 2018

The next 10 images will prove why the world is a mad, mad place to be in!

Air India's 3 more flights bring back 688 Indians from Ukraine

Air India's 3 more flights bring back 688 Indians from Ukraine

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Indian evacuation flights are operating out of Bucharest and Budapest. The government is not charging the rescued citizens for the evacuation flights.

Climate change endangers world heritage sites

Climate change endangers world heritage sites

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

From Venice and the tower of Pisa, dozens of UNESCO World Heritage sites are deeply threatened by rising sea levels, researchers warned Tuesday. According to a study by researchers at the University of Kiel, in Germany, all but two of 49 United Nations-recognised icons of human civilisation rimming the Mediterranean Sea risk being damaged by the rising watermark, soil erosion, or both, with few options for protecting most of them.

Here's what to WATCH on OTT

Here's what to WATCH on OTT

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The OTT menu is looking hot as ever with brand new offerings. Sukanya Verma tells you what you can catch this week.

37 dead as Turkish cargo plane crashes in Kyrgyzstan village

37 dead as Turkish cargo plane crashes in Kyrgyzstan village

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

43 houses were destroyed and several children are reported to have been among the dead.

India issues advisory against travel to Turkey

India issues advisory against travel to Turkey

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

The advisory was issued by the Indian embassy in Ankara on Tuesday against the backdrop of strained India-Turkey relations and Turkey's offensive against Kurdish rebels in Syria.

Why Designing Clothes For This Film Was SO TOUGH!

Why Designing Clothes For This Film Was SO TOUGH!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'Kangana is such a stylo, she knows what will look good on her.'

IOC opts for stability, money in picking Tokyo

IOC opts for stability, money in picking Tokyo

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

The International Olympic Committee was in no mood for new adventures when it picked Tokyo as the host of the 2020 summer Olympics, opting for a "safe pair of hands" that could also boost its finances.

Champions League to be completed with eight-team tournament in Lisbon

Champions League to be completed with eight-team tournament in Lisbon

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said he expected matches to be played without fans, although there was a small chance that could change.

PHOTOS: The weirdly, wonderful world we live in!

PHOTOS: The weirdly, wonderful world we live in!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

These 10 images prove that it's an odd, odd world out there...

Champions League: Benzema stunner for Real frustrates Chelsea

Champions League: Benzema stunner for Real frustrates Chelsea

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Chelsea's inability to score a second goal proved costly as Karim Benzema's effort levelled things up

ICONIC PHOTOS: Woman in Red ignites Turkey

ICONIC PHOTOS: Woman in Red ignites Turkey

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

The image of the "woman in red" has become the leitmotif for female protesters during the ongoing violent anti-government demonstrations in Turkey's capital Ankara and in Istanbul.

What is the crisis in Turkey all about?

What is the crisis in Turkey all about?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

So, what caused the situation to take a turn for the worse, why have the people of Turkey turned against the government? We answer a few of these questions.

Games hopefuls make 2020 Olympic pitch

Games hopefuls make 2020 Olympic pitch

Rediff.com30 May 2013

From Rihanna's hit single "Diamonds" to hard economics, bid officials for Istanbul, Tokyo and Madrid made their pitch for the 2020 Olympics to the International Olympic Committee on Thursday as the race enters the final stretch.

On board the world's most luxurious train

On board the world's most luxurious train

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

If "luxury on wheels" were an official title, it would go to the Venice Simplon-Orient Express. Here's a glance at the train.

PHOTOS: Turkey protests do not affect Games bid

PHOTOS: Turkey protests do not affect Games bid

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

Violent protests that have hit Turkey over recent days need to end swiftly but will have no bearing on Istanbul's candidacy to host the 2020 Olympics, bid leaders said.

Top 15 DRAMATIC photos shot this week

Top 15 DRAMATIC photos shot this week

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Rediff.com takes a look at the most dramatic moments from around the globe this week

Last rites of 2 Indian victims of Turkey attack performed

Last rites of 2 Indian victims of Turkey attack performed

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Rizvi's burial took place in Mumbai. Khushi's body was cremated at the Khaswadi crematorium in Vadodara.

'Why did Abis Rizvi have to go in such a brutal way?'

'Why did Abis Rizvi have to go in such a brutal way?'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

'I lost my friend in the most bizarre way possible. We think of terror attacks as something that happens to others. Now, it's reached our doorstep.'

Portugal's government under fire over Champions League final

Portugal's government under fire over Champions League final

Rediff.com31 May 2021

In the days leading up to final between Chelsea and Manchester City, big crowds of English fans, who were largely maskless and did not socially distance, took over Porto's streets

Khashoggi murder happened 'under my watch', says MBS

Khashoggi murder happened 'under my watch', says MBS

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Salman's comments will appear in a PBS documentary on the killing of Khashoggi last year as a result of a 'rogue operation' in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

Women's wrestling: Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik book Rio berth

Women's wrestling: Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik book Rio berth

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Ace Indian wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik created history by grabbing two spots in women's wrestling for India for the Rio Olympics, in Istanbul, on Saturday.

Europa: Tottenham shocked; Leicester keep hopes alive

Europa: Tottenham shocked; Leicester keep hopes alive

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Images from action in the Europa League matches on Thursday.

Sharapova stunned in Stuttgart opener

Sharapova stunned in Stuttgart opener

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Maria Sharapova's claycourt season got off to a poor start on Tuesday as she lost in three sets to Caroline Garcia in the first round of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart.

In battle of big servers Cilic wins

In battle of big servers Cilic wins

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Marin Cilic warmed up for this month's French Open by capturing his first claycourt title in five years with a 7-6(3), 6-3 win over Canadian top seed Milos Raonic in the Istanbul Open final on Sunday.

How Yogeshwar shaped champion's attitude in Bajrang...

How Yogeshwar shaped champion's attitude in Bajrang...

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Bajrang Punia says that he has learnt from his mentor Yogeshwar Dutt that conquering big names is the only way to earn a big name.

There will be 'a report' on Khashoggi's murder by Tue: Trump

There will be 'a report' on Khashoggi's murder by Tue: Trump

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

The report will address what 'we think the overall impact was and who caused it, and who did it', Trump said.

Basaksehir, PSG players walk off after alleged racism

Basaksehir, PSG players walk off after alleged racism

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Istanbul Basaksehir's players, closely followed by their opponents Paris St Germain, walked off the pitch during a Champions League soccer game on Tuesday after the Turkish club accused a match official of racism.