News for 'Istanbul'

Raikkonen quickest in final practice

Raikkonen quickest in final practice

Rediff.com20 Aug 2005

Delhi is denser and safer than New York

Delhi is denser and safer than New York

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

New Delhi has high average density of built up area, nearly twice the levels of wider New York metro area.

DON'T MISS! BEST PHOTOS in the last 48 hours

DON'T MISS! BEST PHOTOS in the last 48 hours

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Defining photographs clicked across the globe in the last 48 hours.

Top 10 places to visit in 2016

Top 10 places to visit in 2016

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

It's time you added these places to your bucket list.

'I am very comfortable with sexual themes'

'I am very comfortable with sexual themes'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

'I can't wait to start afresh.' 'So many things in my life have become clearer to me.' 'I see this isolation as an opportunity to heal my soul.'

Sania's ranking drops to 40

Sania's ranking drops to 40

Rediff.com29 May 2006

The Indian ace dropped two places in the latest WTA rankings.

UEFA Champions League: Ronaldo sparkles in opening night bonanza

UEFA Champions League: Ronaldo sparkles in opening night bonanza

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick for Real Madrid illuminated an opening night goals bonanza as the leading contenders began the Champions League group stage with a bang on Tuesday.

Troubled Fenerbahce appoint Yanal as coach

Troubled Fenerbahce appoint Yanal as coach

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Former Turkey coach Ersun Yanal has agreed to take charge of Fenerbahce, replacing Aykut Kocaman who resigned at the end of May, the club said on Friday.

Football Extras: Salah comforts star-struck Liverpool fan

Football Extras: Salah comforts star-struck Liverpool fan

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

Salah showed his compassionate side by posing for photos.

2020 Olympic Games bidders locked in tight race ahead of vote

2020 Olympic Games bidders locked in tight race ahead of vote

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

The race for three cities hoping to land the 2020 summer Olympics will go down to the wire after two years of campaigning as Istanbul, Madrid and Tokyo grapple with their own problems ahead of Saturday's vote.

'We haven't remade Zanjeer to ridicule Amitabh, Jayaji'

'We haven't remade Zanjeer to ridicule Amitabh, Jayaji'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Director Apoorva Lakhia discusses his latest film, Zanjeer.

Top four for Champions League: FA

Top four for Champions League: FA

Rediff.com6 May 2005

"This will not be changed whatever the outcome of Liverpool's Champions League Final in Istanbul on May 25 (against AC Milan)," said the FA.

No clear frontrunner for 2020 Games: IOC Report

No clear frontrunner for 2020 Games: IOC Report

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

An International Olympic Committee report on the three cities wanting to host the 2020 Summer Olympics indicated there was no clear favourite among the bids from Madrid, Tokyo and Istanbul.

Screams of joy in Tokyo as city awarded 2020 Games

Screams of joy in Tokyo as city awarded 2020 Games

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

Tokyo celebrated after being awarded the 2020 Olympic Games on Sunday, with a huge roar arising from thousands gathered in a park in the early hours of a grey, humid morning and people embracing on street corners in the city.

Champions League: Arsenal outclass Fenerbahce as home teams flop

Champions League: Arsenal outclass Fenerbahce as home teams flop

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Arsenal, aiming for a 16th successive group stage appearance, outclassed Fenerbahce 3-0 in Istanbul to take control of their Champions League playoff tie as the five home teams failed to muster a win between them in Wednesday's first leg matches.

Jeet Thayil in Man Asian Literary Prize shortlist

Jeet Thayil in Man Asian Literary Prize shortlist

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Indian author Jeet Thayil's debut novel 'Narcopolis' is among five other works shortlisted on Wednesday for the $30,000 Man Asian Literary Prize.

Terrorism fears increase in the UK

Terrorism fears increase in the UK

Rediff.com23 Nov 2003

Turkey matches postponed after attacks

Turkey matches postponed after attacks

Rediff.com21 Nov 2003

The Champions League Group D match between Galatasaray of Turkey and Italy's Juventus, scheduled for next Tuesday in Istanbul, had been put back a week to December 2.

Pakistan tries to cement ties with Saudi Arabia

Pakistan tries to cement ties with Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

India should remember that Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations will remain special due, not least, to bonds of all Muslims with The Holy Land. They would also be strategic enough, irrespective of whether the ambassador is a military man or a career civilian appointee., notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

COVID-19 mayhem: What do we do? wonder fans...

COVID-19 mayhem: What do we do? wonder fans...

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Coronavirus crisis caused mass cancellations and postponements in the last three days, March was to be a busy sports month. But as things stand now, there is no live action there for the fans once the All England Championships of badminton wind up in Birmingham.

Preview: Barca wait on Messi; Real, Bayern smell semis

Preview: Barca wait on Messi; Real, Bayern smell semis

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have one foot in the Champions League last four as they go into this week's quarter-final second legs while Barcelona face a harder fight for their berth with doubts over the availability of injured Lionel Messi.

First Look: Zanjeer's Telugu remake, Toofan

First Look: Zanjeer's Telugu remake, Toofan

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

The cast and crew of Toofan were in Hyderabad to unveil the logo and trailers of the Telugu version of Zanjeer remake.

Lippi wants game moved from Turkey

Lippi wants game moved from Turkey

Rediff.com22 Nov 2003

The Juventus coach says his team's Champions League match against Galatasaray should be moved to a neutral venue following the bomb attacks in Istanbul.

Pakistani link in synagogue attacks

Pakistani link in synagogue attacks

Rediff.com20 Nov 2003

A Turkish paper said that the police found pieces of a Pakistani passport believed to belong to one of the attackers.

Detox getaways: Hot spots to heal mind, body and soul

Detox getaways: Hot spots to heal mind, body and soul

Rediff.com22 May 2013

From the mud baths of Turkey to the mineral springs in the Czech Republic, the author recommends some offbeat destinations for healing the mind, body and soul.

Haute or not? Bold, outrageous styles fresh off the runway

Haute or not? Bold, outrageous styles fresh off the runway

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

We dare you to wear these hot looks from the Istanbul Fashion Week.

Schalke ask UEFA to look into Drogba eligibility

Schalke ask UEFA to look into Drogba eligibility

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Schalke 04 have asked UEFA to check whether Galatasaray striker Didier Drogba was eligible to participate in Wednesday's 1-1 Champions League draw in Istanbul, the German club said.

CL Preview: High hopes for Drogba, Sneijder at Galatasaray

CL Preview: High hopes for Drogba, Sneijder at Galatasaray

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Galatasaray will be fired up by the arrival of Didier Drogba, last year's Champions League hero, and Dutch playmaker Wesley Sneijder when they host struggling Schalke 04 on Wednesday.

Phogat sisters among 4 Indian wrestlers banned for indiscipline

Phogat sisters among 4 Indian wrestlers banned for indiscipline

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The Wrestling Federation of India issued show cause notice to four wrestlers, including the Phogat sisters - Babita Kumari and Geeta - and handed them temporary suspension for indiscipline.

10 cities that face the worst traffic snarls

10 cities that face the worst traffic snarls

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

World's worst city in terms of traffic congestion is Jakarta.

UCL PIX: Benzema double sends Real through; Inter out

UCL PIX: Benzema double sends Real through; Inter out

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

Everyone wants to take your position when at the top: Azarenka

Everyone wants to take your position when at the top: Azarenka

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

Victoria Azarenka will carry her World No 1 ranking with pride in the defence of her Australian Open title, but knows she faces a grim task preventing Serena Williams seizing both.

Fan or follower? Lokomotiv's Tarasov courts controversy

Fan or follower? Lokomotiv's Tarasov courts controversy

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Lokomotiv Moscow midfielder Dmitri Tarasov insists he acted alone when he wore a T-shirt praising Russian President Vladimir Putin, leaving the player and team facing an anxious wait over possible sanctions for Tuesday's incident in Turkey.

From tin cans to prosthetics: 8-yr-old Syrian takes her first steps

From tin cans to prosthetics: 8-yr-old Syrian takes her first steps

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Maya Meri, who was born without legs, used to shuffle around a camp in Syria on makeshift limbs fashioned from old tubing and tin cans designed by her father.

Bhakti is Goa's first Woman Grandmaster

Bhakti is Goa's first Woman Grandmaster

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Bhakti Kulkarni became Goa's first Woman Grandmaster (WGM) after the World Chess Federation officially cleared her title at 83rd FIDE Congress in Istanbul.

Indians off to a flier in Chess Olympiad

Indians off to a flier in Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

The Indian men's and women's teams cruised to identical 4-0 victories over Wales and Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia respectively in the first round of the 40th Chess Olympiad at the Wow Hotel and Convention centre in Istanbul.

Champions League PIX: Barca sink Juve; Rashford tricks'

Champions League PIX: Barca sink Juve; Rashford tricks'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Ousmane Dembele struck early and Lionel Messi converted a late penalty as Barcelona won 2-0 at Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday after Alvaro Morata had three goals disallowed for offside for the Serie A side.

Champions League PIX: Ronaldo matches Messi's record

Champions League PIX: Ronaldo matches Messi's record

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Juventus progressed to the Champions League last 16 after a Cristiano Ronaldo goal and a late header from substitute Alvaro Morata gave them a comeback 2-1 home win over Hungarians Ferencvaros on Tuesday.

Serena's goal is just to do the best as Aus Open beckons

Serena's goal is just to do the best as Aus Open beckons

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

Serena Williams has a simple plan as she enters the twilight of her career. One tournament at a time. Oh, and have some fun.