News for 'Middle Eastern'

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.

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.

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.

Alert: Flight Attendants Interviews

Alert: Flight Attendants Interviews

Rediff.com23 Feb 2004

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'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.

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

Recipe: How To Make Hummus At Home

Recipe: How To Make Hummus At Home

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Make this hummus over the weekend, and have it with bread, pita or fresh veggies for the next few days as a healthy snack.

Recipe: Apricot Muhalabiya

Recipe: Apricot Muhalabiya

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

A fantastic dessert to whip up.

Recipe: Mini Mango Knafeh

Recipe: Mini Mango Knafeh

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Sample this syrup-soaked mango-cheese dessert.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

'Modi doing the right thing': Putin praises 'Make in India'

'Modi doing the right thing': Putin praises 'Make in India'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Putin made these remarks on Tuesday while speaking at the Plenary session of the 8th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, a major port city in sanctions-hit Russia's Far East region

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.

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.

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.

At least 9 American citizens killed in Hamas attack on Israel: US

At least 9 American citizens killed in Hamas attack on Israel: US

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

US authorities have been scrambling to establish how many Americans have been killed or taken hostage in the conflict.

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.

'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".

US strikes 2 sites 'used by Iranian troops' in Syria

US strikes 2 sites 'used by Iranian troops' in Syria

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

The United States military forces on Thursday (US local time) conducted self-defence strikes on two facilities in eastern Syria used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and affiliated groups.

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.

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

Recipe: Lamb Sambousek, Cheese Rakakat

Recipe: Lamb Sambousek, Cheese Rakakat

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Enjoy the weekend with these unique starters.

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

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.

Doctor in three flavors

Doctor in three flavors

Rediff.com21 Jul 2004

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