News for 'Khalifa'

Adani in advance talks to acquire Emaar India

Adani in advance talks to acquire Emaar India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group is in advanced talks to acquire real estate company Emaar India for an enterprise value of around $1.4-1.5 billion as it looks to expand its property business, according to sources. Dubai-based Emaar Properties entered the Indian real estate market in 2005 in partnership with India's MGF Development and invested Rs 8,500 crore through the joint venture firm Emaar MGF Land.

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning Review: Mission Accomplished

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning Review: Mission Accomplished

Rediff.com17 May 2025

The Final Reckoning, with all its startling ambition and scope, puts a dazzling display of stunt-work by Tom Cruise, applauds Mayur Sanap.

Jiri Lehecka shocks Carlos Alcaraz in Doha

Jiri Lehecka shocks Carlos Alcaraz in Doha

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Lehecka struck eight aces and converted four of eight break chances to secure the first Top 3 win of his career.

Dubai offers India Inc a low-tariff launchpad into EMs

Dubai offers India Inc a low-tariff launchpad into EMs

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Dubai is positioning itself as a springboard for Indian companies looking to tap into fast-growing emerging markets, including Africa, banking on low tariffs, long-standing trade relations, and a shared vision for regional economic growth, said Mohammad Ali Rashid Lootah, president and chief executive officer, Dubai Chambers, at the Dubai-India Business Forum in Mumbai.

Anisimova beats Ostapenko in Qatar Open final

Anisimova beats Ostapenko in Qatar Open final

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Amanda Anisimova of the United States won the Qatar Open for her third career title and first since 2022.

Burj Khalifa glows with tri-colour for India's R-Day

Burj Khalifa glows with tri-colour for India's R-Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

The LED shows were held thrice and will be repeated on Thursday along with complimenting Dubai Fountain shows.

Alcaraz drops set to Italian qualifier Nardi in Doha

Alcaraz drops set to Italian qualifier Nardi in Doha

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz withstood a charge from qualifier Luca Nardi for a 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 victory in the second round of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha on Wednesday.

Qatar Open: Ostapenko dumps Swiatek; sets up Anisimova final

Qatar Open: Ostapenko dumps Swiatek; sets up Anisimova final

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Three-times defending champion Iga Swiatek was bundled out of the Qatar Open by Latvian Jelena Ostapenko, who beat the Polish second seed 6-3, 6-1 in the semi-finals on Friday to set up a final showdown with American Amanda Anisimova.

PIX: Rublev, Draper to clash in Qatar Open final

PIX: Rublev, Draper to clash in Qatar Open final

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Andrey Rublev reached the final of the Qatar Open on Friday with a 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(5) win over Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime, and will meet Jack Draper in the decider after the Briton beat Czech Jiri Lehecka.

A 'Typical Tom Cruise Day' In Cannes

A 'Typical Tom Cruise Day' In Cannes

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Three decades and seven films after the first blockbuster Mission: Impossible film in 1996, Tom Cruise, now 62, returns with yet another installment in the franchise, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.

And 2025 Begins!!!!

And 2025 Begins!!!!

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Glimpses of New Year celebrations around the world.

Will US Host India-Pakistan Talks In Washington?

Will US Host India-Pakistan Talks In Washington?

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Acutely conscious that he's left with less than four years to create his legacy, Trump is undoubtedly a man in a hurry, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

PHOTOS: Empire State building, Burj Khalifa lit up to celebrate Diwali

PHOTOS: Empire State building, Burj Khalifa lit up to celebrate Diwali

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

For the first time, New York's iconic structure turned orange on Wednesday night in celebration of Diwali.

Splendid interiors of the Burj Khalifa

Splendid interiors of the Burj Khalifa

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

The world's tallest tower is Dubai's masterpiece, Burj Khalifa.

Sehwag's message for wife; also calls Ishant Burj Khalifa

Sehwag's message for wife; also calls Ishant Burj Khalifa

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag is surely having a ball on social media. His tweets and comments on other social networking sites have been widely followed and liked by fans from the country. The former India opener was recently in the spotlight for his Twitter banter with Piers Morgan with Indian fans targeting the British journalist for his insensitive remarks.

Djokovic stunned by Berrettini in Qatar Open opener

Djokovic stunned by Berrettini in Qatar Open opener

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Novak Djokovic was stunned 7-6(4), 6-2 by Matteo Berrettini in the Qatar Open first round on Tuesday as the Italian enjoyed his first win over the former world number one.

Women's T20 World Cup: Free entry for U.18s, ticket prices start from 5 Dirhams

Women's T20 World Cup: Free entry for U.18s, ticket prices start from 5 Dirhams

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The 20 league matches will be split between Dubai and Sharjah with the semi-finals slated for Dubai and Sharjah on October 17 and 18 respectively. The final will be played in Dubai.

Dubai, After The Worst Storm In 75 Years

Dubai, After The Worst Storm In 75 Years

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Dubai, a day after it experienced the most torrential rain in 75 years, April 17, 2024.

Burj Khalifa's top deck hosted over 1.87 mn visitors in 2013

Burj Khalifa's top deck hosted over 1.87 mn visitors in 2013

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

The world's highest observatory deck at Burj Khalifa has defined its credentials as one of Dubai's most popular tourist attractions, welcoming over 1.87 million visitors in 2013.

'AI Might Enslave Or Annihilate Us'

'AI Might Enslave Or Annihilate Us'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

'It is the first technology in history which is not just a tool, it is an agent.' Yuval Noah Harari on the dangers on AI.

The French Spiderman's Latest Conquest

The French Spiderman's Latest Conquest

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Alain Robert, also known as the 'French Spiderman', climbed the GT International Tower -- 712 feet tall and 47 storeys high -- in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines, March 5, 2024.

Hamas chief killed by Israel's short range projectile: Iran

Hamas chief killed by Israel's short range projectile: Iran

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

The statement by IRGC which was televised on the country's state media, came, three days after Haniyeh was killed at his accommodation in northern Tehran following his attendance at the inaugural ceremony of Iran's new president Masoud Pezeshkian.

Shah Rukh Fans Welcome Dunki With Dhols

Shah Rukh Fans Welcome Dunki With Dhols

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Fans just can't keep calm as Shah Rukh Khan's new release Dunki hits theatres on December 21.

Dubai Struggles Under Nature's Siege

Dubai Struggles Under Nature's Siege

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Dubai was battered by Nature's fury on Monday, February 12, 2024.

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

In Dubai, A Ganesh Nadar encountered high speeds on smooth-as-silk-roads, no bureaucracy, gold, Mr Toad's. And snow!

Taj Is No. 1 Tourist Choice, What Is No. 2?

Taj Is No. 1 Tourist Choice, What Is No. 2?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

It's the Qutub Minar!

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Schedule

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Schedule

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

The schedule of the FIFA World Cup 2022.

Protesting farmers stopped from marching to Parliament

Protesting farmers stopped from marching to Parliament

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Thousands of farmers from around 100 villages of Noida and Greater Noida on Thursday took to the streets seeking hiked compensation, bringing traffic to a standstill in several parts of Delhi-NCR as they made an unsuccessful bid to march towards Parliament.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Epic Gift For Love

Cristiano Ronaldo's Epic Gift For Love

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Manchester United Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo presented girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez an epic birthday gift -- a laser show featuring her on the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.

Ready For Your Date With Shah Rukh Khan?

Ready For Your Date With Shah Rukh Khan?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Shah Rukh Khan will launch the trailer of his much-anticipated film Jawan on Thursday, August 31, just a week before its release on September 7.

Harbhajan says RR star is the 'No. 1 batter in the world'

Harbhajan says RR star is the 'No. 1 batter in the world'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Following another gritty half-century from Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler, Harbhajan Singh pegged him as the No. 1 batter in the world.

Iranian Women Protest At World Cup

Iranian Women Protest At World Cup

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Many Iranian fans on Monday wore t-shirts or waved signs printed with the mantra of the uprising: 'Woman Life Freedom' in the colours of the Iranian national flag.

Bringing In 2024 Around The World

Bringing In 2024 Around The World

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

How 2024 arrived the world over.

US panel to hold hearing on religious freedom in India

US panel to hold hearing on religious freedom in India

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Coming on the heels of two successful bilateral meetings between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden -- the Official State Visit of the Indian leader here in June and a bilateral meeting in New Delhi in September -- USCIRF in its announcement of the meeting said the Congressional hearing is on how the US government can work with the Indian government to address violations.

What Makes Sanya-Fatima Proud

What Makes Sanya-Fatima Proud

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Plabita shoots in Assam... Urmila relaxes in Goa... Shehnaaz explores the mountains...

ISIS operatives who declared Maha village 'Al Sham' arrested by NIA

ISIS operatives who declared Maha village 'Al Sham' arrested by NIA

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

They were motivating impressionable Muslim youths to relocate from their place of residence for strengthening the Padgha base, the spokesperson said.

Modi meets UAE Prez Sheikh Mohamed in Abu Dhabi

Modi meets UAE Prez Sheikh Mohamed in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

'In a special gesture, UAE President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, accompanied by senior members of the Royal Family, was at Abu Dhabi airport for the interaction with PM'

Poland's Marciniak to officiate World Cup final

Poland's Marciniak to officiate World Cup final

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Qatari Abdulrahman Al Jassim was appointed to referee the third-place match between Croatia and Morocco at the Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday.

German Players Close Mouth In Protest

German Players Close Mouth In Protest

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Germany's players placed their hands over their mouths during a team photograph ahead of their game against Japan on Wednesday as the row over FIFA's threat of sanctions over the 'OneLove' armband continued.

Gaza Strip cut into two, says Israel amid 'significant strikes'

Gaza Strip cut into two, says Israel amid 'significant strikes'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

The strikes are targeting tunnels, ammunition, and rockets all around Shifa. Hamas expects the IDF will enter the hospitals in one or two days.