News for 'Istanbul'

In PHOTOS: Devastating 7.3 earthquake flattens east Turkey

In PHOTOS: Devastating 7.3 earthquake flattens east Turkey

Rediff.com23 Oct 2011

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake in eastern Turkey today has killed 500 to 1,000 people, the head of a seismological institute in Istanbul said.

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.

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

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.'

Europa League: Besiktas game halted twice as floodlights fail

Europa League: Besiktas game halted twice as floodlights fail

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Besiktas's Europa League game at home to Tottenham Hotspur was suspended twice on Thursday after the floodlights failed in each half before the Turkish side won 1-0.

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.

Turkey's Besiktas punished for pitch invasion

Turkey's Besiktas punished for pitch invasion

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Turkey's Besiktas were ordered to play four games behind closed doors after hundreds of fans stormed the pitch and halted the Istanbul derby against Galatasaray on Sunday.

Chess Olympiad: Indian eves crush Vietnam

Chess Olympiad: Indian eves crush Vietnam

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

Former Asian queen Tania Sachdev continued with her dream run as Indian eves roared back to medal contention with an easy 2.5-1.5 triumph over Vietnam in the eighth round of the Women's chess Olympiad in Istanbul.

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.

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

Photos! The turban just got a makeover

Photos! The turban just got a makeover

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Turkish designer Rasit Bagzibagli had something special for women at his latest collection.

Trump: Khashoggi likely dead, consequences would be 'very severe'

Trump: Khashoggi likely dead, consequences would be 'very severe'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Turkish investigators have told local media and also to the US media that Khashoggi was brutally killed inside the consulate on October 2.

'Rogue killers' may have killed Saudi journalist Khashoggi: Trump

'Rogue killers' may have killed Saudi journalist Khashoggi: Trump

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Trump spoke with the Saudi King Salman over missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi and "immediately" dispatched his top diplomat to Riyadh.

Turkey submits bid to host Euro 2020

Turkey submits bid to host Euro 2020

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

Turkey submitted its bid to host the 2020 European Championship, less than a month after Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan began the race to stage one of soccer's biggest tournaments.

Sena on Indo-Pak talks: 'We know the outcome, it's futile'

Sena on Indo-Pak talks: 'We know the outcome, it's futile'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

"There is no use of these stop-start talks. We know the outcome, it's futile. The people of this country have been bored with such moves by the government," Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said.

Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai: 10 Years on, 8 FACTS

Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai: 10 Years on, 8 FACTS

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Ekta Kapoor's gangster drama Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai completes its 10 years on July 30.

How IndiGo plans to spread its wings

How IndiGo plans to spread its wings

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

The airline will be inducting large number of A321s this year which will be largely used on international routes and high density domestic routes.

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.

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.

24 killed, hundreds injured as train derails in Turkey

24 killed, hundreds injured as train derails in Turkey

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

As many as 362 passengers and six train staff were on board at the time of the incident.

He just lived the dream of EVERY boy who grew up in the '80s

He just lived the dream of EVERY boy who grew up in the '80s

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Dressing 80s pinup icon Brooke Shields and all the other hotness from Sachin & Babi's New York show.

Fenerbahce fans give Van Persie rapturous welcome

Fenerbahce fans give Van Persie rapturous welcome

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Netherlands striker Robin van Persie vowed on Tuesday to rekindle his goal-scoring prowess and help Fenerbahce win trophies as he joined the Turkish club from Manchester United on a three-year deal.

Verstappen on top in Turkey as Hamilton slips

Verstappen on top in Turkey as Hamilton slips

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

The times at the Istanbul Park circuit, hosting a Formula One race for the first time since 2011, were largely meaningless.

PHOTOS: Manchester United thrash AZ, Arsenal held

PHOTOS: Manchester United thrash AZ, Arsenal held

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

On a good night for English clubs in the Europa League, Manchester United hammered AZ Alkmaar 4-0, while Wolverhampton Wanderers also thrashed Besiktas 4-0 in Group K, and Arsenal came from two goals down to draw 2-2 away to Standard Liege and finish first in their pool. The upset of the night came in Group J as Crivelli scored a 90th-minute winner against Borussia Moenchengladbach to send Basaksehir through and knock the Germans out, with AS Roma grabbing the runner-up spot thanks to a 2-2 home draw with Wolfsberger as the Europa League group stage concluded on Thursday.

Tokyo Olympics: Yen for Losing Money

Tokyo Olympics: Yen for Losing Money

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Atanu Biswas explains the economics behind hosting a Games in pandemic times.

Where is Aishwarya travelling?

Where is Aishwarya travelling?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Stars lead a busy life and travel the world frequently -- either for work or pleasure.

PIX: Mahrez double fires Man City into Champions League final

PIX: Mahrez double fires Man City into Champions League final

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Riyad Mahrez struck twice as Manchester City reached the Champions League final for the first time thanks to a 2-0 victory over Paris St Germain at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday that secured a 4-1 aggregate win.

Meet TIME's Person of the Year: The Guardians

Meet TIME's Person of the Year: The Guardians

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was murdered at the GulfKingdom's consulate in Istanbul in October, and three other journalists were named TIME's Person of the Year, an honour that recognises them for "taking great risks in pursuit of greater truths" and "for speaking up and for speaking out". "For taking great risks in pursuit of greater truths, for the imperfect but essential quest for facts, for speaking up and for speaking out, the Guardians -- Jamal Khashoggi, the Capital Gazette, Maria Ressa, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo -- are TIME's Person of the Year," the magazine said on Tuesday. Here's all you need to know about TIME's Guardians.

France sink Uruguay in shootout to win Under-20 World Cup

France sink Uruguay in shootout to win Under-20 World Cup

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

France defeated Uruguay 4-1 in a penalty shootout to win their first Under-20s World Cup title in Istanbul on Saturday after a fiercely-contested final ended 0-0 after extra-time.

A year of empty stadiums and what soccer has missed...

A year of empty stadiums and what soccer has missed...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

For over three months, there was no soccer of any kind in England, where it is by far the most popular sport.

Kerber seals final spot at WTA Tour year-ender

Kerber seals final spot at WTA Tour year-ender

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

Germany's Angelique Kerber has clinched the eighth and final spot at the WTA's season-ending championships in Istanbul later this month after reaching the semi-finals of the Linz Open.

Closed since Balakot strike, Pak reopens airspace to civilian flights

Closed since Balakot strike, Pak reopens airspace to civilian flights

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

The move is expected to give a major relief to Air India, which suffered a huge financial loss of around Rs 491 crore.

Indian IS operative knew Paris bombing accused

Indian IS operative knew Paris bombing accused

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

Subahani Haja Moideen, an Indian alleged to be an Islamic State operative, knew the terrorists who carried out the attack inside a theatre in Paris last November killing over 100 people but has feigned ignorance about the deadly plot, it has emerged from investigations.

PIX: Manchester United enter Europa League last eight

PIX: Manchester United enter Europa League last eight

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Former Europa League winners Manchester United booked a quarter-final spot in the tournament after their second-string side laboured to a 2-1 home win over LASK Linz on Wednesday to seal a 7-1 aggregate rout of the Austrian side.

Fought for Islamic State in Iraq, was paid $100 per month: TN man reveals all

Fought for Islamic State in Iraq, was paid $100 per month: TN man reveals all

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Subahani Haja Moideen told NIA investigators that on his return, he collected money, procured explosives and plotted to target tourists and judges in Kerala.

Trump says US will get to bottom of Khashoggi's death, opposes scrapping of Saudi deals

Trump says US will get to bottom of Khashoggi's death, opposes scrapping of Saudi deals

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

'It's over a million jobs; that's not helpful for us to cancel an order like that. That hurts us far more than it hurts them'

Abe speech helps secure 2020 summer Olympics for Tokyo

Abe speech helps secure 2020 summer Olympics for Tokyo

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

Tokyo was awarded the 2020 summer Games on Saturday, beating Istanbul in a head-to-head vote after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had addressed the International Olympic Committee in person to allay fears over the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant.

US Senate votes to condemn Saudi Prince for Khashoggi killing

US Senate votes to condemn Saudi Prince for Khashoggi killing

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The decisions come as a major setback to US President Donald Trump, who has shown support for Saudi Arabia in the past, especially in the wake of allegations against MBS with regard to Khashoggi's death.

Khashoggi's death was 'a plot gone awry': Trump

Khashoggi's death was 'a plot gone awry': Trump

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Trump said he was "not satisfied" with the response of Riyadh over Khashoggi's death.

Bengaluru is the world's most traffic choked city

Bengaluru is the world's most traffic choked city

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Apart from Bengaluru, the other Indian cities featured among the top ten most congested cities globally are: Mumbai at fourth position with 65 per cent congestion (same as the traffic congestion level in 2018) followed by Pune at fifth place with 59 per cent congestion, and New Delhi at eighth position with 56 per cent congestion level.