News for 'Lebanon'

A lesson on non-violence for Lebanese from Gandhi

A lesson on non-violence for Lebanese from Gandhi

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

The exhibition particularly aims at Lebanese youth, who are seen as the foundation of a strong nation.

Newton out of Oscar race

Newton out of Oscar race

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Amit Masurkar's black comedy didn't make it to the next round.

Did NSA carry out surveillance on BJP in 2010?

Did NSA carry out surveillance on BJP in 2010?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

America's top spy agency, the National Security Agency was authorised by a United States court in 2010 to carry out surveillance on the Bharatiya Janata Party along with five other political organisations across the globe, including Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood and Pakistan Peoples Party, according to a classified document.

The selfie at Miss Universe pageant that sparked diplomatic row

The selfie at Miss Universe pageant that sparked diplomatic row

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Lebanon's Miss Universe contestant Saly Greige has come under fire for posing with Miss Israel Doron Matalon in a selfie.

AFC Under-19: India lose to Iran

AFC Under-19: India lose to Iran

Rediff.com18 Nov 2007

India went down to Iran by a solitary goal in their last group match of Asian Football Confederation qualifier in Tehran on Saturday night. Following the defeat, India finished fourth in Group B with four points.

AFC U-16 Championship Qualifiers: India thrash Bhutan 8-1

AFC U-16 Championship Qualifiers: India thrash Bhutan 8-1

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

Rising high on Prosenjit Chakborty's hat-trick, India registered 8-1 victory against Bhutan in their third match of the U-16 AFC Qualifiers in Kuwait City on Friday night.

Football WC qualifier shifted to Goa

Football WC qualifier shifted to Goa

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

The India-Lebanon 2010 football World Cup qualifier was postponed in Chennai on Sunday due to heavy rain.

PIX: Saif, Katrina shoot in Beirut

PIX: Saif, Katrina shoot in Beirut

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Kabir Khan's next Phantom starring Katrina Kaif and Saif Ali Khan to release next year.

India's West Asia dilemma

India's West Asia dilemma

Rediff.com5 Sep 2006

AIFF wants WC qualifiers dates changed

AIFF wants WC qualifiers dates changed

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

The dates have put the start of the 'I League' in jeopardy.

Left asks government to sever ties with Israel

Left asks government to sever ties with Israel

Rediff.com28 Jul 2006

Strongly condemning the Israeli attacks, he said the campaign was a continuation of the Jewish state's "war and genocide against the Palestinian people" and it has the full backing of the US and other imperialists.

PHOTOS: It's an unusual December in the Middle East

PHOTOS: It's an unusual December in the Middle East

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Rediff.com presents a slideshow on how people of the region are coping with the rare December snow.

PIX: Parineeti Chopra's awesome Egypt holiday

PIX: Parineeti Chopra's awesome Egypt holiday

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Let's tour Egypt with Pari.

'Never dreamed of it': Indian who became American at Trump event

'Never dreamed of it': Indian who became American at Trump event

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Narayanan said she did not have an opinion about Trump's immigration policies and added that she found out that the ceremony aired during the Republican Convention "only when an excited friend called her later that night and told her she was on television," the report said.

'Muslim nations want role in West Asia'

'Muslim nations want role in West Asia'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2006

Pakistan, Iran, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brunei, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and Yemen are attending the meeting besides Malaysia.

Israel continues to hammer Gaza Strip; over 100 dead

Israel continues to hammer Gaza Strip; over 100 dead

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Israeli jets bombed the Gaza Strip for the fourth day on Friday killing 11 Palestinians, taking the death toll to 103, as the Jewish state was targeted for the first time by rocket attacks from Lebanon since the military offensive began.

48% women want larger breasts: Survey

48% women want larger breasts: Survey

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

As per the Breast Size Satisfaction Survey (BSSS), 48% women wanted larger breasts, 23% wanted smaller breasts.

No decision on withdrawing Indian troops

No decision on withdrawing Indian troops

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

The decision may be taken when the tenure of the UN peacekeeping force ends.

A New Holy War

A New Holy War

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

DON'T MISS! Glam queen Angelina Jolie's most beautiful side

DON'T MISS! Glam queen Angelina Jolie's most beautiful side

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Academy Award winning actress Angelina Jolie, often billed as the 'most beautiful woman on the planet', is doing some amazing work as a special envoy for the United Nations's body for the refugees, the UNHCR. The ravishing actress, who has covered some of the most troubled regions in the world with a message of compassion, is currently on a humanitarian mission in Lebanon to meet with Syrian refugees.

50 Indian soldiers have died in Siachen in the last 3 years

50 Indian soldiers have died in Siachen in the last 3 years

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Fifty soldiers lost their lives in the Siachen Glacier due to climatic conditions and avalanches in the last three years while 16 soldiers died while serving in United Nations peacekeeping operations during that period, Lok Sabha was informed on Friday.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

These images prove we live in a wonderfully weird world.

Asian Cup qualifiers: Iran, Qatar book berth; China wait

Asian Cup qualifiers: Iran, Qatar book berth; China wait

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Three-times champions Iran cruised into the 2015 Asian Cup finals after thrashing Lebanon 4-1 on Tuesday, but China missed the chance to join them and face a nerve-jangling final qualifier after being held to a goalless draw by Saudi Arabia.

World No Tobacco Day: Why Indians cannot kick the butt

World No Tobacco Day: Why Indians cannot kick the butt

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Seven out of 10 smokers in India are aware that smoking is dangerous. Yet, 53 per cent have been unsuccessful in their attempts to quit.

Fun is alive. Take that COVID-19!

Fun is alive. Take that COVID-19!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The good times are back, in a measured way, in fun spots across the globe.

Sophie Choudry's breezy Monaco holiday

Sophie Choudry's breezy Monaco holiday

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Stars go for the loveliest holidays -- exotic locations with a lot of adventure thrown in. We bring you their travels in a special series.

How an Iran-US war could affect Pakistan

How an Iran-US war could affect Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'The bigger challenge and dilemma for Pakistan would be if the US and Saudi Arabia go full throttle against Iran and enforce regime change in Tehran.' 'That would be bad news for Pakistan, especially with the current instability in Balochistan,' notes Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

Aamir: I am not playing the quintessential villain in Dhoom: 3

Aamir: I am not playing the quintessential villain in Dhoom: 3

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Aamir Khan and Abhishek Bachchan discuss their new film Dhoom 3 at its trailer launch.

PIX: Lisa Haydon's Italian holiday

PIX: Lisa Haydon's Italian holiday

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

It's time to go to Italy with Lisa Haydon!

Dope-tainted India goalkeeper gets three weeks to prove innocence

Dope-tainted India goalkeeper gets three weeks to prove innocence

Rediff.com10 May 2017

India goalkeeper Subrata Paul has three weeks to present his case before an anti-doping panel after his 'A' sample tested positive for a banned substance, the chief of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) said on Wednesday.

Pakistan shuts embassy in Syria, evacuates staff

Pakistan shuts embassy in Syria, evacuates staff

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Pakistan has closed its embassy in Damascus and evacuated the staff amid fading hopes for a diplomatic solution to the Syrian crisis. Twenty-six embassy staffers and their families were evacuated via Lebanon because of intense fighting around the highway leading to Damascus airport between rebels and troops loyal to President Bashar Al Assad.

Cleartrip, Taj Hotels to spread wings in West Asia

Cleartrip, Taj Hotels to spread wings in West Asia

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Cleartrip acquired Saudi travel firm Flyin last July and it provides bilingual ground support service and itineraries for inbound tourists.

PIX: Pooja Batra's AWESOME Norway holiday

PIX: Pooja Batra's AWESOME Norway holiday

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

She loves to travel!

It sure looks a lot like Christmas!

It sure looks a lot like Christmas!

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

From lights to colourful markets, the world is all lit up to celebrate the holiday cheer! Here are images from around the world.

Racism to be punished with points deductions

Racism to be punished with points deductions

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Football fans worldwide back points deductions for racism at matches

PIX: Iran thrill female fans amid Asian goal rush

PIX: Iran thrill female fans amid Asian goal rush

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Iran handed Cambodia a record-breaking 14-0 thrashing on an historic day in Tehran as goals flowed in World Cup qualifiers across Asia with Japan, South Korea and Australia securing comfortable wins on Thursday.

What the Muslim world thinks of Al Qaeda TODAY

What the Muslim world thinks of Al Qaeda TODAY

Rediff.com2 May 2012

A year after Osama bin Laden was killed by United States Special Forces in Pakistan, his terrorist outfit Al Qaeda has little support in the Muslim world, a poll has said.