News for 'Middle Eastern'

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".

Rains continue in Mumbai; road, rail traffic hit

Rains continue in Mumbai; road, rail traffic hit

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Commuters on some routes, including the Harbour line that operates services between Panvel and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), complained of delay in train operations in the morning hours.

Global links to Mumbai terror, says Pak

Global links to Mumbai terror, says Pak

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

From Italy, Spain and an unnamed Middle Eastern country to US and Russia, the plotters of the Mumbai terror attack tapped local resources including dollar payment transfers and registering internet domain names in a sinister global plan to numb India's financial capital that left 183 persons dead.

Want To Have A Good Laugh? See This!

Want To Have A Good Laugh? See This!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Meet the winners of The Comedy Wildlife Awards 2023.

What F1 may have to do to get season started

What F1 may have to do to get season started

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Formula One could start the season behind locked gates due to the COVID-19 pandemic but the glamour sport will likely have to slim down considerably to get the green light to go racing. Across Europe, bans on mass gatherings and public events have been extended into July and August even as countries begin to emerge from the strict lockdowns that have put sporting activities on hold.

Tata's Plan To Make Air India Great Again

Tata's Plan To Make Air India Great Again

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

It offers a real opportunity for the flag carrier to compete on the world stage, backed by a leading conglomerate with deep pockets like the Tatas, observes Indrajit Gupta.

Travel: Slipping back in time in Syria

Travel: Slipping back in time in Syria

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

A journey to this Middle Eastern land turns back the page of time, discovers Vaihayasi Pande Daniel

Qatar World Cup: A showcase for political tensions

Qatar World Cup: A showcase for political tensions

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Pro-Palestinian sympathies among fans have also spilt into stadiums as four Arab teams compete

Satyam to set up delivery campus in Malaysia

Satyam to set up delivery campus in Malaysia

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

It will serve as a major technological development and software support facility for the company's ASEAN, US and Middle Eastern customers.

Rainbow flags may be confiscated at Qatar World Cup

Rainbow flags may be confiscated at Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Rainbow flags could be taken from fans at the World Cup in Qatar to protect them from being attacked for promoting gay rights

Ultra-lavish corporate picnics

Ultra-lavish corporate picnics

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

Forget sack races and Slip 'n Slide. These days select companies are adding luxe touches to their annual employee outings.

The Indian connection in Devotion

The Indian connection in Devotion

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

The practicing Jew who discovered Vedic culture in India in the '60s, Cheb's recently released his album Devotion, his seventh album on Six Degrees Records, which was recorded and produced entirely in New Delhi.

Canada Liberal minister goes Conservative

Canada Liberal minister goes Conservative

Rediff.com6 Jan 2007

Khan was first elected to the House of Commons as Liberal MP in 2004 from Mississauga-Streetsville (in Mississauga, ON), and re-elected January 2006 from the same federal riding.

Recipe: Lamb Sambousek, Cheese Rakakat

Recipe: Lamb Sambousek, Cheese Rakakat

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Enjoy the weekend with these unique starters.

'Hundreds of Palestinians will be killed'

'Hundreds of Palestinians will be killed'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

'Israel has received an extremely hard and rude reminder that it cannot go ahead and talk of normalisation of relations with other Arab countries without addressing the issues pertaining to Palestine.'

Britain must distance itself from US: poll

Britain must distance itself from US: poll

Rediff.com6 Sep 2006

The results of the Populus poll published in The Times on Wednesday underlines the unpopularity of Blair's Middle Eastern policy.

US continues to be biggest source of VC investment in India

US continues to be biggest source of VC investment in India

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Nearly half of the investments by various US-based investors have been made in Reliance subsidiary Jio.

Recipe: Turkish Potato Gozleme

Recipe: Turkish Potato Gozleme

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Like a kulcha or a baida roti, this Turkish street food is made from maida and may have a variety of stuffings.

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The agency had received Rs 946.51 crore to manage its affairs in the Budget Estimates for 2023-24, which was later increased to Rs 968.86 crore in the Revised Estimates.

Americans approve of ethnic profiling: poll

Americans approve of ethnic profiling: poll

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

60 per cent of respondents believe that authorities should be allowed to single out people who look like 'Middle Eastern' for security screening.

Seven Networks to buy Smartner

Seven Networks to buy Smartner

Rediff.com11 Apr 2005

US-based Seven Networks is to acquire European rival Smartner as it vies to mount a challenge to BlackBerry maker Research in Motion in the fast-growing wireless email software market and boost its IPO prospects.

Osama, Saddam in race for 'Greatest Arab' title

Osama, Saddam in race for 'Greatest Arab' title

Rediff.com15 Dec 2003

Al Qaeda chief, Osama bin Laden, and ousted Iraqi dictator, Saddam Hussein, have been nominated for the title of the 'Greatest Arab' of all time in a Middle Eastern variant of the BBC's Great Britons series.

N-deal will help India get away from fossil fuels'

N-deal will help India get away from fossil fuels'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2006

President George W Bush Monday said the landmark Indo-US civil nuclear agreement was part of US efforts to help other countries, such as India, get away from dependence on fossil fuels.

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'You need to have enough funds to maintain the primacy of public transport and it should not suffer because of lack of funds.'

'Osama heading for Iraq'

'Osama heading for Iraq'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

Among the possible routes that the terror chief can take is the long way round through Pakistani and Iranian Baluchistan borders and across the border into Iraq, it said.

Pak declines to import diesel from India

Pak declines to import diesel from India

Rediff.com23 Jun 2005

Pakistan, "for the time being", does not want to import diesel from India either through land or sea route, owing mainly to its "higher rates".

Rain fury in Mumbai, Thane: 3 dead, alert issued for today

Rain fury in Mumbai, Thane: 3 dead, alert issued for today

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

A 22-year-old person was killed and another one injured on Thursday after a tree fell on their hut in Mumbai as moderate to heavy rains lashed the city and its suburbs in the last 24 hours, officials said.

Arsenal pay respects to Highbury

Arsenal pay respects to Highbury

Rediff.com4 May 2006

Arsenal's game against Wigan Athletic on Sunday will be their 2,010th and last at Highbury

Major offensive in south Iraq

Major offensive in south Iraq

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

As the Iraqi people prepare to vote in nationwide elections in January, multinational forces are determined to capture or kill those who desire to destabilise the elections process, said a US military statement.

Hamilton takes 98th career pole in Bahrain

Hamilton takes 98th career pole in Bahrain

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Lewis Hamilton took his 98th career pole position in qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday

Doctor in three flavors

Doctor in three flavors

Rediff.com21 Jul 2004

In real life, juggling his various selves comes easy for Reef Karim.

Davenport welcomes equal prize money

Davenport welcomes equal prize money

Rediff.com1 Mar 2005

The Middle Eastern event has become the first tennis tournament outside of the Australian and U.S. Opens to offer equal prize money to both sexes.

Australia's most wanted jihadist Neil Prakash arrested?

Australia's most wanted jihadist Neil Prakash arrested?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

The Fijian-Indian-origin, a senior Islamic State recruiter and terror plot instigator, had been arrested in an unnamed Middle Eastern country.

4 PFI men detained after NIA raids 40 places in Telangana, Andhra

4 PFI men detained after NIA raids 40 places in Telangana, Andhra

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

In these raids being conducted since Sunday morning, the NIA said, it has seized incriminating materials, including digital devices, documents, two daggers and cash Rs 8,31,500.

Mayawati's Now Or Never Moment

Mayawati's Now Or Never Moment

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

'Unless she joins one of the coalitions, she has a bleak future.' 'The NDA option is suicidal, but INDIA could help her.'

Biden commits support to Israel, but says Palestinians need aid

Biden commits support to Israel, but says Palestinians need aid

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Biden, in his call with Netanyahu, updated him on US military support and reiterated his warning against anyone seeking to expand the conflict, according to a readout of the call.