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Beach bum! Sara Sampaio soaks up the sun in the Maldives

Beach bum! Sara Sampaio soaks up the sun in the Maldives

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Sara Sampaio, who returned from the Maldives, shared her vacay pics on Instagram.

Who Will Win Sri Lanka's Presidential Poll?

Who Will Win Sri Lanka's Presidential Poll?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

'The Indian government is better prepared this time and has reached out to all contenders and not putting all eggs in one basket.'

Maldives parliament resumes proceedings after tumult

Maldives parliament resumes proceedings after tumult

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

After two tumultuous sittings marred by protests by the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party, Maldives' parliament commenced its first session of the year on Monday, indicating that the new government may finally be getting on with work.

Shriya Goes On A Family Holiday

Shriya Goes On A Family Holiday

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Guess where Alia is chasing a rainbow... Is Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor staying with sister Sonam in London? Sonal stuns the Maldives...

Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group suspends Maldives

Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group suspends Maldives

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Maldives was on Wednesday suspended from the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group -- the most powerful panel of the Commonwealth body -- following the recent developments in the country including the ousting of its democratically-elected president Mohamed Nasheed.

US concerns on Maldives valid: IB

US concerns on Maldives valid: IB

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

Seconding the US concern over Maldives turning as a terorr hub, Indian intelligence agencies say "there has been a lot of terror activity in the island by terror groups in the last few months". The Unites States has expressed deep concern over Maldives becoming another terror hub.

Maldives President Nasheed quits after police coup

Maldives President Nasheed quits after police coup

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

In his resignation statement, President Nasheed said: "I believe if I continue as the president of the Maldives, the people of the country would suffer more. I, therefore, have resigned".

Monsoon expected to hit Kerala, Northeast a day early on Thursday

Monsoon expected to hit Kerala, Northeast a day early on Thursday

Rediff.com30 May 2024

On May 15, the weather office had announced the onset of monsoon over Kerala by May 31.

Nehru Cup: Maldives scrape past Syria

Nehru Cup: Maldives scrape past Syria

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

A goal by Ahmed Rasheed deep into second half stoppage time saw Maldives edge past Syria 2-1 and stay in the hunt for a place in the final of the Nehru Cup at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Monday. While Maldives have six points from three matches, Syria could muster only one from that many outings.

Maldives divers hold underwater protest for Nasheed

Maldives divers hold underwater protest for Nasheed

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

At least 100 supporters of jailed former Maldivian president Mohamed Nasheed have staged a unique underwater protest seeking his immediate release.

Wowalicios Jennifer!

Wowalicios Jennifer!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

She has been attracting hearts like a maganet with her fab style.

PIX: Parineeti's living it up in the Maldives

PIX: Parineeti's living it up in the Maldives

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Ms Chopra sure knows how to unwind in style.

India's spice exports at potential risk, needs urgent action: GTRI

India's spice exports at potential risk, needs urgent action: GTRI

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Countries that raised concerns about the quality of Indian spices have called for urgent attention and action, Delhi-based think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said on Wednesday. The stakes are high since India exported spices worth about $692.5 million to the United States (US), Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and Maldives in the financial year 2023-24 (FY24), it said. During FY24, India's spice exports were worth $4.25 billion, accounting for a 12 per cent share of the global spice exports.

India can't help Nasheed evade arrest: Maldives

India can't help Nasheed evade arrest: Maldives

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

Maldives on Thursday denied India's claim that it held discussions with Indian officials regarding former President Mohamed Nasheed, who sought "refuge" at the Indian High Commission in Male to evade arrest, saying it cannot interfere with the independence of the judiciary.

Why the Maldives local elections are SO important

Why the Maldives local elections are SO important

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

In this exclusive conversation with Rediff.com contributor Rajeev Sharma, exiled opposition leader Ahmed Naseem explains why the world should care about democracy in Maldives.

Should India step into GMR-Maldives govt dispute?

Should India step into GMR-Maldives govt dispute?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

The ongoing dispute between the Indian company GMR Infrastructure and the Maldives government over the former's contract to build an airport for the Maldives' capital, Male, throws up some knotty questions.

Maldives' SC revokes order to free prisoners; Nasheed seeks Indian military intervention

Maldives' SC revokes order to free prisoners; Nasheed seeks Indian military intervention

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Nasheed, whose Maldivian Democratic Party functions from Colombo, appealed for India's help.

India, Maldives to increase cooperation

India, Maldives to increase cooperation

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

India and Maldives have agreed to increase bilateral co-operation in the fields of prevention of drug trafficking, coastal security, disaster management and control of organised crimes, including terrorist activities.

Malaika holidays in Maldives with son Arhaan

Malaika holidays in Maldives with son Arhaan

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Maldives takes over airport operations from GMR

Maldives takes over airport operations from GMR

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

Maldives' state-run MACL on Friday night took over the operations of the Male international airport from GMR after the Indian infrastructure major lost a week-long legal battle over the "unilateral" termination of its $511 million airport modernisation contract.

'We have taught the Chinese some lessons'

'We have taught the Chinese some lessons'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'In Eastern Ladakh the Chinese attempted salami slicing.' 'Our response has been superb. Our military has responded magnificently.'

Why is India silent on the crackdown in the Maldives?

Why is India silent on the crackdown in the Maldives?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

India's silence on this week's troubles in the Maldives is puzzling, says Rajeev Sharma.

Maldives VP arrested over plot to assassinate president

Maldives VP arrested over plot to assassinate president

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Ahmed Adeeb was arrested on charges of high treason.

Maldives police block presidential revote

Maldives police block presidential revote

Rediff.com19 Oct 2013

"As we continued with (preparation for) voting, the Maldives Police Services have said no document relating to the election can leave the commission's offices, stopping the election," said a statement issued by the Election Commission.

MACL back at helm at Maldives airport

MACL back at helm at Maldives airport

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

Two years after it handed over the Male International Airport's operations to Indian infrastructure major GMR, the Maldives' state-run MACL was back at the helm on Saturday.

GMR group eyeing Maldives airport project

GMR group eyeing Maldives airport project

Rediff.com17 May 2010

The company has already done the due diligence of the project to upgrade the Hanimaadhoo airport at Upper North Province of Maldives which is nearly 300 kilometres from the national capital Male.

Will Ayodhya Be 2024's Top Tourist Destination?

Will Ayodhya Be 2024's Top Tourist Destination?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

With the Ram Mandir scheduled to open its doors to visitors in January, Ayodhya is expected to welcome travelers both from India and abroad.

Maldives votes to elect a new President

Maldives votes to elect a new President

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

Voting was held in Maldives on Saturday for the second multi-party presidential elections with long queues of people outside polling stations in this Indian Ocean archipelago, which has seen a series of unsettling political events in the last eighteen months.

Maldives apologetic over intemperate anti-India remarks

Maldives apologetic over intemperate anti-India remarks

Rediff.com11 Nov 2012

Seeking to mollify New Delhi after intemperate anti-India remarks by a key presidential aide, Maldives has given profound apology as a USD 514-million airport project carried out by Indian company GMR became a target of political football.

PIX: Sindhu, Sen, Prannoy enter pre-quarter-finals

PIX: Sindhu, Sen, Prannoy enter pre-quarter-finals

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

PV Sindhu stormed into the pre-quarterfinals of the Olympic Games' women's singles competition

India appoints new high commissioner to Maldives

India appoints new high commissioner to Maldives

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

India has appointed Rajeev Shahare as the new high commissioner to Maldives replacing incumbent D M Mulay.

Why India should worry about 'terror hub' Maldives

Why India should worry about 'terror hub' Maldives

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

After the 2007 Male bombings, the idyllic islands in Maldives have transformed in a hotbed of terror and the emergence of hardline Islam in the country has given India every reason to worry. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Recipe: Mawa Paneer Kofta Curry

Recipe: Mawa Paneer Kofta Curry

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Love paneer? Are you a huge fan of khoya? How about combining the two to create a rich Indian curry that goes well with steamed rice or naans?

'Pro-China' leader Muizzu wins Maldivian presidential polls

'Pro-China' leader Muizzu wins Maldivian presidential polls

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) candidate Mohamed Muizzu, won the Maldivian presidential elections on Saturday, Al Jazeera reported citing local media.

We were 'hurt' that Modi could not visit: Maldives

We were 'hurt' that Modi could not visit: Maldives

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Maldives on Tuesday voiced its 'hurt' at Prime Minister Modi not visiting it

Sunny's Bikini Holiday With Her Family

Sunny's Bikini Holiday With Her Family

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Sunny Leone enjoys a holiday in the Maldives.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 2

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 2

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

A look at how India's athletes fared on Day 2, on Sunday, July 28, 2024:

Modi's Flawed Foreign Policy

Modi's Flawed Foreign Policy

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

We should reassess what India's role in the world is and whether we are doing the right thing for ourselves, notes Aakar Patel.

PIX: Shabbir-Kanchi's fun Maldives holiday

PIX: Shabbir-Kanchi's fun Maldives holiday

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Let's look at the beautiful beaches of Maldives, courtesy celebrity couple Shabbir Ahluwalia and Kanchi Kaul.