News for 'Medina'

Adnan Sami blessed with baby girl

Adnan Sami blessed with baby girl

Rediff.com10 May 2017

The baby has been named Medina Sami Khan.

PICS: Real Madrid recover to thrash Sociedad

PICS: Real Madrid recover to thrash Sociedad

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in La Liga and the Bundesliga.

Alcaraz graduates from up-and-comer to French Open threat

Alcaraz graduates from up-and-comer to French Open threat

Rediff.com9 May 2022

'I really look forward to going to Paris, to fight for the Grand Slam, and I am really looking forward to show my great level in a Grand Slam, too.'

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams continue winning spree

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams continue winning spree

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

With the Indian teams doing well so far, they can run into one another in the competition.

How Spain's media, sports icons reacted to Nadal's triumph

How Spain's media, sports icons reacted to Nadal's triumph

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

'What a heart, what a mindset, what guts, what everything, what a REFERENCE you are! I'm at your feet!'

Mayweather's new love and Pacquiao's king size entourage

Mayweather's new love and Pacquiao's king size entourage

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Love is in the air for US boxing champion Floyd Mayweather, who will soon going to have one-on-one with Manny Pacquiao.

Coronavirus impact: Saudi move to halt pilgrimages to hit Indian carriers

Coronavirus impact: Saudi move to halt pilgrimages to hit Indian carriers

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Over 50 per cent of all traffic to Jeddah consists pilgrims headed to Mecca and Medina.

Djokovic stays perfect against Monfils, Raducanu knocked out in Madrid

Djokovic stays perfect against Monfils, Raducanu knocked out in Madrid

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Djokovic first played Monfils at the US Open in 2005 but Tuesday's match was only their second encounter on clay and he needed only one break point to clinch the first set.

Hamilton wins at Imola as Mercedes clinch constructors' title

Hamilton wins at Imola as Mercedes clinch constructors' title

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

The six times world champion took the chequered flag at Imola 5.783 seconds ahead of team mate Valtteri Bottas, who started on pole position.

Saudi names Pak man as Jeddah suicide bomber

Saudi names Pak man as Jeddah suicide bomber

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

The suicide bombing near the diplomatic post was the first of three targeting Saudi Arabia on Monday -- including one outside the the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, Islam's second holiest site -- that killed four Saudi security troops and wounded five.

Meet Adnan Sami's adorable daughter

Meet Adnan Sami's adorable daughter

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Take a look at these amazing pictures.

SPOTTED! Sania Mirza is back from Dubai

SPOTTED! Sania Mirza is back from Dubai

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Tennis star Sania Mirza was spotted at Hyderabad airport.

Aguero close to joining Barcelona next season: Guardiola

Aguero close to joining Barcelona next season: Guardiola

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is close to agreeing a deal to join Barcelona after his contract expires at the English Premier League champions, manager Pep Guardiola said.

PHOTOS: It's crazy, chaotic at Tour de France!

PHOTOS: It's crazy, chaotic at Tour de France!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Highlights from all the stages of the the Tour de France cycling race.

Indonesia, Saudi, UAE and Afghanistan condemn BJP leader's remarks on Prophet

Indonesia, Saudi, UAE and Afghanistan condemn BJP leader's remarks on Prophet

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the statements made by the BJP spokesperson, saying it insulted Prophet Muhammad.

Mary Kom punches way into semis of Spanish tourney

Mary Kom punches way into semis of Spanish tourney

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

It was a watchful start by the experienced Indian as she took her time to get a measure of her aggressive opponent.

Suarez double hands Atletico comeback victory at Getafe

Suarez double hands Atletico comeback victory at Getafe

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Atletico Madrid's Luis Suarez struck two late goals to give the LaLiga champions a 2-1 win at Getafe on Tuesday after the hosts were reduced to 10 men late in the second half.

Olympics Football: Japan edge towards knock-outs; France rebound

Olympics Football: Japan edge towards knock-outs; France rebound

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

A summary of the man's football matches at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday.

Williams sisters withdraw from doubles at Australian Open

Williams sisters withdraw from doubles at Australian Open

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Multiple Grand Slam champions Serena and Venus Williams withdrew from women's doubles competition at the Australian Open on Wednesday before first round action got underway.

Spain upset Serbia for Hopman Cup

Spain upset Serbia for Hopman Cup

Rediff.com6 Jan 2013

Spain secured a surprise victory in the Hopman Cup with a comeback triumph against Serbia in the final of the mixed teams event in Perth on Saturday. Fernando Verdasco and Anabel Medina Garrigues beat the more fancied pairing of Novak Djokovic and Ana Ivanovic 6-4, 7-5 in the deciding mixed doubles to secure a 2-1 win.

A Pakistani journalist's India diary, part III

A Pakistani journalist's India diary, part III

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

In the third of his four-part series that gives a Pakistani perspective on India's politics, society and economy, Amir Mateen recalls an Indian Sikh's lament, "Why does Pakistan not allow us to visit Kartarpur Sahib? It's like Medina to us, the holiest of holy places; how would you feel if Muslims are not allowed to visit Medina or Christians stopped from visiting Jerusalem or the Vatican?"

A Pakistani journalist's India diary, part III

A Pakistani journalist's India diary, part III

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

In the third of his four-part series that gives a Pakistani perspective on India's politics, society and economy, Amir Mateen recalls an Indian Sikh's lament, "Why does Pakistan not allow us to visit Kartarpur Sahib? It's like Medina to us, the holiest of holy places; how would you feel if Muslims are not allowed to visit Medina or Christians stopped from visiting Jerusalem or the Vatican?"

PIX: Real Madrid win at Getafe; Ramos sees red as PSG held

PIX: Real Madrid win at Getafe; Ramos sees red as PSG held

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

A summary of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga.

3 British sisters with 9 children travel to Syria to join Islamic State

3 British sisters with 9 children travel to Syria to join Islamic State

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Three Pakistan-origin British sisters are feared to have travelled to Syria with their nine children to join the dreaded Islamic State militant group after they went missing on their way back from a pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.

Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa, Adhiban win

Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa, Adhiban win

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Indian Grandmasters Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa and Adhiban Baskaran registered wins in the first game of the two-game mini match in the second round of the FIDE chess World Cup in Sochi on Thursday.

Maradona in recovery after 'successful' brain surgery, source says

Maradona in recovery after 'successful' brain surgery, source says

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona is in recovery after a "successful" surgery to treat a subdural hematoma, a blood clot on the brain, a source close to the former World Cup winner said late on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: How Madrid crushed Barcelona to win Super Cup

PHOTOS: How Madrid crushed Barcelona to win Super Cup

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Marco Asensio followed up his brilliant late goal in Sunday's first leg with a stunning effort from 30 metres in the fourth minute that proved a punishing blow for the Catalans.

Real Madrid humbled by Leganes in King's Cup

Real Madrid humbled by Leganes in King's Cup

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Real Madrid suffered a humiliating 2-1 home defeat by Leganes on Wednesday to exit the King's Cup at the quarter-final stage on away goals.

Why is Adnan Sami celebrating?

Why is Adnan Sami celebrating?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Pictures of the birthday celebrations!

Anabel tops Mauresmo in final

Anabel tops Mauresmo in final

Rediff.com26 May 2007

Anabel Medina Garrigues beat top seed Amelie Mauresmo to win the Strasbourg Open.

The Beautiful Game, in pictures

The Beautiful Game, in pictures

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Five images from last week's action in Europe for you to savour.

Suarez makes Barca pay the price for transfer gaffes

Suarez makes Barca pay the price for transfer gaffes

Rediff.com23 May 2021

'This is very special because of how much I suffered. My statistics show I've won five league titles in seven years.'

Tour de France: Dumoulin wins 13th stage; Froome extends overall lead

Tour de France: Dumoulin wins 13th stage; Froome extends overall lead

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Dutchman Tom Dumoulin (Giant-Alpecin) won the 13th stage of the Tour de France, a 37.5-km individual time trial from Bourg-Saint-Andeol on Friday.

Oz 'Punji hunters' sentenced for robbing Indians

Oz 'Punji hunters' sentenced for robbing Indians

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

An Australian court on Friday sentenced two teenagers for terrorising and robbing six Indian men over four days last year, in a racist rampage they codenamed 'Punji hunting'.

Tennis: Barty sets up Sabalenka final in Madrid

Tennis: Barty sets up Sabalenka final in Madrid

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Hewitt defers Hall of Fame induction due to travel restrictions

'Only a genius like Sahir Ludhianvi would describe this ebb and flow of time and fame so beautifully'

'Only a genius like Sahir Ludhianvi would describe this ebb and flow of time and fame so beautifully'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

'No matter how big the name, no one lives forever; like medicines, we come with an expiry date.' 'But, in the short time that we have, we try to make something that will stay on long after we are gone.'

'Fans won't return to Spanish stadiums for now'

'Fans won't return to Spanish stadiums for now'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Irene Lozano did leave the door open to supporters returning once Spain's state of emergency, which the government is seeking to extend until June 21, is over.

PIX: Milan, Leipzig complete Champions League last 16

PIX: Milan, Leipzig complete Champions League last 16

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

'Zidane not in frame for France job at the moment'

'Zidane not in frame for France job at the moment'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Zinedine Zidane will not be taking over as coach of the French national team any time soon as Didier Deschamps will remain in that job for the rest of his contract,

Painting the town red: La Tomatina festival

Painting the town red: La Tomatina festival

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Thousands of revelers hurled tomatoes at each other, cavorting in the red pulp beneath their feet in the Spanish town of Bunol. Organisers of the annual Tomatina festival tossed 145 tonnes of over-ripe tomatoes into the crowd from six large trucks, quickly converting the town into a sea of pink and red.