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Broke Indian ice hockey team turns to Twitter for aid

Broke Indian ice hockey team turns to Twitter for aid

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

While India's money-spinning cricket league lavishes million-dollar deals on players for just a few weeks of competition, the national ice hockey team has had to go begging on social media to fund their trip to Kuwait for an international tournament.

Vande Bharat Mission to be expanded to central Asia, Europe

Vande Bharat Mission to be expanded to central Asia, Europe

Rediff.com8 May 2020

They said stranded Indians in central Asia as well as in various European countries will be brought back home in the second phase of evacuation beginning May 15.

Arabs alleging Islamophobia in India is propaganda: MEA

Arabs alleging Islamophobia in India is propaganda: MEA

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Strongly rebutting the charges, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said the Gulf countries are deeply committed to friendly relations with India and they are even seeking bilateral talks on the post-COVID-19 economic recovery. Talking about India's close and traditional ties with the Arab countries, he said New Delhi is ensuring uninterrupted supply of food and essential commodities to the region during Ramzan as part of its deep-rooted friendship.

The Man behind Mumbai Diaries 26/11

The Man behind Mumbai Diaries 26/11

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'It was only after D-Day that people believed that I had actually directed Kal Ho Naa Ho.'

India scores a measly 102 in Global Hunger Index

India scores a measly 102 in Global Hunger Index

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

According to the global report, just 9.6 per cent of all children between 6 and 23 months of age are fed a minimum acceptable diet.

AITA confirms India's tennis players won't travel to Pakistan

AITA confirms India's tennis players won't travel to Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

The Indian tennis federation on Saturday confirmed that it will approach world governing body ITF, seeking a neutral venue for the Davis Cup tie against Pakistan.

Jazeera Air to fly to Mumbai, Delhi

Jazeera Air to fly to Mumbai, Delhi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2006

Kuwait's new budget carrier Jazeera Airways on Monday launched flights to Mumbai and Delhi, planning to increase the number of destinations in the country in the near future.

India's schedule at Asian Games, Day 1

India's schedule at Asian Games, Day 1

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

India's schedule on Day 1 of competition at the Asian Games in Incheon.

Guess which country has the highest income tax?

Guess which country has the highest income tax?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

Although many European countries have high income taxes, they don't charge as much as India.

Coronavirus: 44 Indians back from Iran, flight to Italy on Sat

Coronavirus: 44 Indians back from Iran, flight to Italy on Sat

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

An Iran Air flight carrying Indian pilgrims stranded in coronavirus-hit Iran landed at the airport in Mumbai on Friday afternoon, an official said.

Indian killed in Iraq blast

Indian killed in Iraq blast

Rediff.com7 Jul 2006

A man from Kerala working as a truck driver for a Kuwait-based transportation firm has been killed in a landmine explosion in Iraq.

Anil to bridge bandwidth Gulf

Anil to bridge bandwidth Gulf

Rediff.com26 Jun 2006

World leaders congratulate Biden, 'look forward' to work with him

World leaders congratulate Biden, 'look forward' to work with him

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

World leaders said they were looking forward to working with Joe Biden, as they welcomed the 46th President of the United States with praise and took parting shots at his predecessor Donald Trump.

What Gulf slowdown! IndiGo, GoAir to expand ops to West Asia

What Gulf slowdown! IndiGo, GoAir to expand ops to West Asia

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Travels to Gulf accounted for 40% of India's international air traffic in 2016.

Del-Lon-Del @ Rs 13,850

Del-Lon-Del @ Rs 13,850

Rediff.com11 Oct 2005

Get special international return fares on Jet Airways, Air India and Kuwait Airways.

A life in photos: George H W Bush

A life in photos: George H W Bush

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

With a rich political and personal legacy, George Herbert Walker Bush left no shortage of memorable photos from his time both in and out of office. Bush died at the age of 94. The 41st US president, congressman, Central Intelligence Agency director and oil tycoon was also father to the 43rd president -- George W Bush. The younger Bush in a statement remembered his father as "a man of the highest character and the best dad a son or daughter could ask for." Delving into archives here are the US former president's most memorable days.

Shapoorji Pallonji may bag UK's largest theme park deal

Shapoorji Pallonji may bag UK's largest theme park deal

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Pegged at $1.8 billion in construction deal size, The London Resort, which is located 17 minutes outside London, has attracted bids from three other construction majors from across the world.

Job loss forced 8.7 lakh Keralites to return home during pandemic

Job loss forced 8.7 lakh Keralites to return home during pandemic

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced a whopping 8.7 lakh expatriates from Kerala to return home, most of them from the Gulf, since last May, with a majority of 5.67 lakh citing job loss as the reason for it, according to official data.

India ranks 94 in Hunger Index; below Pak, Bangladesh

India ranks 94 in Hunger Index; below Pak, Bangladesh

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

While Bangladesh ranked 75, Myanmar and Pakistan are in the 78th and 88th position. Last year, India's rank was 102 out of 117 countries.

Dulaimi wants Amitabh, Asha Parekh to appeal

Dulaimi wants Amitabh, Asha Parekh to appeal

Rediff.com8 Aug 2004

'The demand that Amitabh Bachchan or Asha Parekh make an appeal is one of the demands put forth by Dulaimi,' spokesperson for KGL Rana Abu-Zaineh said.

Nipah scare: Fruit and vegetables from Kerala banned in Gulf

Nipah scare: Fruit and vegetables from Kerala banned in Gulf

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Region takes about a third of all Indian fruit shipment and quarter of vegetables sold abroad; consignments from other states could face ban, too, if virus not contained

Spike in oil prices a temporary phase

Spike in oil prices a temporary phase

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Oil prices jumped nearly $3 a barrel and gold and safe-haven bonds rallied on Friday after the killing of top Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani in an airstrike by the US in Baghdad.

Air India withdraws 10 international flights in 3 years

Air India withdraws 10 international flights in 3 years

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

State-run Air India has withdrawn its 10 direct flights to international destinations in the last three years due to poor passenger load.

Football Extras: 'I'm an Aussie': refugee footballer Araibi

Football Extras: 'I'm an Aussie': refugee footballer Araibi

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

What's delaying India's STUDY ABROAD plans?

What's delaying India's STUDY ABROAD plans?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Students who have received admission to foreign universities are struggling with unexpected delays, additional living costs and scarcity of vaccine supplies.

Indian truck drivers arrive to joyous welcome

Indian truck drivers arrive to joyous welcome

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed and family members welcomed Antaryami, Tilak Raj and Sukhdeo Singh on their arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport by a Kuwait Airlines flight.

Natwar condemns Iraq abductions

Natwar condemns Iraq abductions

Rediff.com22 Jul 2004

COVID: Passengers from EU, Turkey, UK banned

COVID: Passengers from EU, Turkey, UK banned

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

After a meeting of the Group of Ministers on coronavirus, the government has proposed a set of social distancing measures to be in force till March 31, the officials told reporters.

Exclusive: 'I was prepared to die'

Exclusive: 'I was prepared to die'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2004

Ice melts as Pakistani shooters set to compete in India

Ice melts as Pakistani shooters set to compete in India

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Pakistan shooters will compete in the Asian Olympic qualification competition to be held at the Dr Karni Singh Range, in New Delhi, from January 25 to February 3.

London Games silver medallist Vijay's hopes dashed; Kynan Chenai secures Olympic quota

London Games silver medallist Vijay's hopes dashed; Kynan Chenai secures Olympic quota

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Kynan Chenai gave himself an advance birthday gift by securing a quota place for the Rio Olympics but London Games silver medallist Vijay Kumar's hopes of earning a berth went up in smoke at the Asia Olympic Qualifying Competition for shooting, in New Delhi on Thursday.

KGL, negotiator to meet tomorrow

KGL, negotiator to meet tomorrow

Rediff.com5 Aug 2004

A KGL official spoke to the negotiator, Sheikh Hisham al-Dulaimi, on Thursday.

Hostage crisis: Deadline extended

Hostage crisis: Deadline extended

Rediff.com1 Aug 2004

The abductors of three Indians in Iraq have threatened to execute one of them if their demands are not not met by 8.30pm IST Sunday.

Trump: Qatar crisis will be solved 'fairly easily'

Trump: Qatar crisis will be solved 'fairly easily'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Trump said military action against a defiant North Korea is certainly an option, but hoped that he does not have to use it.

Review: Airlift is taut, tense, terrific!

Review: Airlift is taut, tense, terrific!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

'Oh what a beauty Akshay's performance is. Old-school gallantry, contemporary tone, his measured delivery is the soul of and savoir in Airlift,' says Sukanya Verma.

China's WC fortunes hang by a thread

China's WC fortunes hang by a thread

Rediff.com14 Oct 2004