News for 'Middle Eastern'

'Will end year with a growth rate of over 30 per cent'

'Will end year with a growth rate of over 30 per cent'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

'In life insurance, it is about creating distribution capacity and solutions for customers. We are constantly working on that.'

'If I Was Trump, I'd Be Scared Of Kamala'

'If I Was Trump, I'd Be Scared Of Kamala'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

'I hope that Macho Man agrees to debate her, because I think she will do spectacularly well in the debate.'

Alcohol banned at Qatar FIFA World Cup stadiums

Alcohol banned at Qatar FIFA World Cup stadiums

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Just a few days back it seemed like Qatar, which has strict controls on alcohol, would relax their laws for the football extravaganza as consuming alcohol in public places is illegal in the Gulf country.

China's arms sales declining due to trust deficit: Study

China's arms sales declining due to trust deficit: Study

Rediff.com27 May 2022

According to the experts, a lot of countries have little or no faith in Chinese companies because of poor after-sales support and equipment that rapidly declines into non-functional machinery.

Excerpt: 'The sergeant ordered that his skin be flayed'

Excerpt: 'The sergeant ordered that his skin be flayed'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

Gray Wolves and White Doves by John D. Balian is the "story of a young boy's quest for identity and belonging." We bring you an excerpt.

Recipe: Maqluba

Recipe: Maqluba

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Wonderful and comforting, this savoury cake can be the highlight of your weekend.

IMEC: Project Biden Thinks Hamas Targeted

IMEC: Project Biden Thinks Hamas Targeted

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu termed it the 'largest cooperation project in our history', one that would 'change the face of the Middle East, Israel, and impact the entire world'.

'Netanyahu cannot eradicate Hamas'

'Netanyahu cannot eradicate Hamas'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

'Assassinating the leaders of an organisation, destroying their homes, buildings and institutions are not 'wiping out' an organisation.' 'Genociding the Lebanese or the Palestinians is something that Israel cannot technically do, let alone morally afford.'

UAE Deputy PM's bustard hunting convoy attacked in Pak

UAE Deputy PM's bustard hunting convoy attacked in Pak

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

The team of hunters was unhurt in the attack that happened in Guchak area of Panjgur, however, two vehicles of the convoy were damaged in the firing, police said.

Sunil Joshi appointed Oman's spin-bowling coach

Sunil Joshi appointed Oman's spin-bowling coach

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Former Indian spinner Sunil Joshi has been appointed as the Oman's spin-bowling coach ahead of the middle-eastern country's maiden World Twenty20 campaign in India next year.

Situation near Indo-Myanmar border concerning: Army chief

Situation near Indo-Myanmar border concerning: Army chief

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

About 416 Myanmarese soldiers crossed over to India in view of the situation arising out of the fighting between Myanmar's armed ethnic groups and the government forces, and Indian military is 'closely watching' the unfolding developments, Army Chief General Manoj Pande said on Thursday.

UAE surprised at Biden's suggestion it backed jihadists, asks for clarification

UAE surprised at Biden's suggestion it backed jihadists, asks for clarification

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

A surprised United Arab Emirates has asked US Vice President Joe Biden to clarify his statement after he suggested that America's Middle Eastern allies were partly to blame for aiding the Islamic State militant group.

The Plight Of Indian Voters

The Plight Of Indian Voters

Rediff.com13 May 2024

The hapless voters fervently hope that they get to make a more equal choice in the next election and political discourse in the country becomes positive and more enlightened. One wonders if the masses would become more politically aware to discern good intent and performance from gimmickry, notes Biswajit Dasgupta.

Racial profiling at US airport: TSA officers

Racial profiling at US airport: TSA officers

Rediff.com12 Aug 2012

Transportation Security Administration officers at Boston's Logan International Airport allege that the "behaviour detection" programme has become a magnet for racial profiling, targeting not only Middle Easterners but also blacks, Hispanics and other minorities, The New York Times reported on Saturday.

IOC to expand crude suppliers, plans 5 new oil deals

IOC to expand crude suppliers, plans 5 new oil deals

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Parliamentary panel seeks changes in crude import norms.

Kristen Stewart paid $500k for 15-min chat with a prince

Kristen Stewart paid $500k for 15-min chat with a prince

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Rain intensity reduces in Mumbai, but IMD predicts heavy showers

Rain intensity reduces in Mumbai, but IMD predicts heavy showers

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

There could be occasional gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph as per the weather bureau's prediction.

Recipe: Falafel Pockets

Recipe: Falafel Pockets

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

This yum recipe is super filling.

'India can secure release of naval officers'

'India can secure release of naval officers'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

'There is a view that there is a Pakistan angle to this.' 'Pakistan has a large presence in Qatar and would want India to be blacklisted.'

Indian card processor in $45-mn heist

Indian card processor in $45-mn heist

Rediff.com12 May 2013

The Indian card processor - used in the heist on December 21, 2012 - was ElectraCard Services, which is based in Pune, India.

Huge cyber bank theft spans 27 countries

Huge cyber bank theft spans 27 countries

Rediff.com10 May 2013

In one of the biggest ever bank heists, a global cyber crime ring stole $45 million by hacking into credit card processing firms.

'Shame that interest in motorsport has gone down in India'

'Shame that interest in motorsport has gone down in India'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

It pains former F1 driver Karun Chandhok to see that interest in motorsport in India has declined drastically.

Who's that with Sunny Leone?!

Who's that with Sunny Leone?!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

The Bollywood star showstopped for Raza Beig's Splash India at Lakme Fashion Week.

Evidence of Iranian plot to kill foreign diplomats: Report

Evidence of Iranian plot to kill foreign diplomats: Report

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Intelligence agencies of four countries have uncovered new evidence of an alleged campaign run by the Iran-linked operatives to kill foreign diplomats in at least seven countries, including India, in the past 13 months, a media report said on Monday.

Bomb attack on Israeli car: Investigators scanning calls

Bomb attack on Israeli car: Investigators scanning calls

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

Investigators are scanning international calls made to Iran, Pakistan and middle-eastern countries around the time of the attack on Israeli diplomat's car in New Delhi on Monday even as they carried out overnight raids to trace the motorcyclist who stuck the magnetic bomb.

F1's record 24-race calendar for 2023

F1's record 24-race calendar for 2023

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Formula One will have a record 24 races next season with Las Vegas making its floodlit debut in November and Monaco signing a new deal to secure its place on the calendar until at least 2025.

Manchester City is world's most valuable soccer group

Manchester City is world's most valuable soccer group

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Manchester City's Abu Dhabi-controlled owner has agreed to sell a $500 million stake to US private equity firm Silver Lake, making it the world's most valuable soccer group with a $4.8 billion price tag.

US can declare 'independence' from China with India's help: Vivek Ramaswamy

US can declare 'independence' from China with India's help: Vivek Ramaswamy

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

He is currently on a two-day swing to the crucial State of Iowa. On January 15, Iowa would kick off the 2024 Republican presidential primary season.

Is Rahul Dividing India To Rule?

Is Rahul Dividing India To Rule?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Is it is necessary to play divisive politics to succeed in the next general elections? asks Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Gandhi's grandson appeals for Pak flood victims

Gandhi's grandson appeals for Pak flood victims

Rediff.com4 Sep 2010

"We have to get the conscience of the world working on this jointly," Gandhi, a research professor at the Centre for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Illinois, told correspondents during a press conference at the United Nations.

India-China ties 'abnormal' since Galwan clash: Jaishankar

India-China ties 'abnormal' since Galwan clash: Jaishankar

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Relations between India and China have been in an 'abnormal state' since the 2020 Galwan clash and it is a 'possibly longer than medium-term issue', External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in New York.

The world's best airlines in 2017

The world's best airlines in 2017

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Asian and Middle Eastern airlines -- but no Indian names -- dominated the Top 10 slots at the World Airline Awards.

Australia end Saudi Arabia's WC hopes

Australia end Saudi Arabia's WC hopes

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Australia scored three goals in three minutes in a second-half burst to beat Saudi Arabia 4-2 in Melbourne on Wednesday and dash the Middle Eastern country's hopes of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil.

Saudi Arabia told US to bomb Iran: WikiLeaks

Saudi Arabia told US to bomb Iran: WikiLeaks

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

A number of Middle Eastern nations have expressed concern over Iran's aspirations of becoming a nuclear armed state, according to the secret cables released by whistleblower website WikiLeaks. Saudi Arabia's leader King Abdullah has even asked the US to consider bombing Iran's nuclear facilities, reveal the cables."He told you (US administration) to cut off the head of the snake," the Saudi ambassador to Washington Adel al-Jubeir is quoted as saying.

How airlines in India are trying to overcome shortage of pilots

How airlines in India are trying to overcome shortage of pilots

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Etihad, Emirates and Qatar Airways have combined hired more than 100 Indian pilots in the last six months.

Alert: Flight Attendants Interviews

Alert: Flight Attendants Interviews

Rediff.com23 Feb 2004

Information you can use.

BMW sell F1 team to Swiss-based Qadbak

BMW sell F1 team to Swiss-based Qadbak

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

BMW has sold its Formula One team to Qadbak Investments, a Swiss-based foundation representing unnamed Middle Eastern interests, and expects it to compete next season despite losing a guaranteed slot.

East rules west on the field at least in Asia

East rules west on the field at least in Asia

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

Japan's record fourth Asian Cup title demonstrated that the east of the continent remains the region's dominant force on the field even if the power in the boardroom has switched to the west.

Cross-border terrorism goes beyond Pakistan: PC

Cross-border terrorism goes beyond Pakistan: PC

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said on Tuesday that cross-border terrorism was not just limited to Pakistan but has now "reached a few Middle Eastern countries".