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Pix: A friendly tribute to late Avicii

Pix: A friendly tribute to late Avicii

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

The musician's friend and nightclub owner Jesse Waits shared a series of pictures on Instagram.

12 Indians among 17 killed in tragic bus accident in Dubai

12 Indians among 17 killed in tragic bus accident in Dubai

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Dubai Police authorities said that there are still some unidentified bodies and the number of Indians who died in the accident could rise further.

It's official! BCCI to shift T20 World Cup to UAE, confirms Shah

It's official! BCCI to shift T20 World Cup to UAE, confirms Shah

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

The Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Jay Shah confirmed on Monday that the T20 World Cup, which was scheduled to held in India later this year, will be shifted to the United Arab Emirates due to the COVID-19 situation in the country.

Rupinder Pal, Sunil fail to make cut for Hockey World Cup squad

Rupinder Pal, Sunil fail to make cut for Hockey World Cup squad

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

Veteran striker Sunil's participation in the mega event was always in doubt ever since he picked up a knee injury during the national camp in the lead up to the Asian Champions Trophy held in Muscat last month.

Bomb hoax forces emergency landing of Jet flight

Bomb hoax forces emergency landing of Jet flight

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

A Jet Airways flight, traveling from Kuwait to Mumbai and carrying 160 people, made an emergency landing at Muscat airport on Friday after a bomb scare on board that turned out to be a hoax. Omani authorities received a tip off that a bomb might be aboard the Boeing 737-800 aircraft, following which they alerted the crew. The crew then decided to divert to Muscat where the airplane landed safely at 1 am local time, about two-and-a-half hours after departure from Kuwait.

World's first solar-powered plane leaves Oman for Gujarat

World's first solar-powered plane leaves Oman for Gujarat

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The Solar Impulse 2, claimed to be the world's only solar-powered aircraft, took off from Oman on tuesday to head towards Ahmedabad.

Solar Impulse-2 takes off for Varanasi from Ahmedabad

Solar Impulse-2 takes off for Varanasi from Ahmedabad

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Solar Impulse-2 takes off for Varanasi from Ahmedabad.

India thrash Korea to storm into Asian Champions Trophy semis

India thrash Korea to storm into Asian Champions Trophy semis

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Dragflicker Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat-trick as defending champions India defeated South Korea 4-1 in their final round robin match to keep a clean slate and storm into the semi-finals of the Asian Champions Trophy.

Lashkar's Oman connection

Lashkar's Oman connection

Rediff.com1 Jun 2009

Ali Abdul Azeez, a Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative arrested in Oman, is suspected of involvement in the 26/11 attacks. Suspected of part-financing Lashkar activities in India, Azeez, who has been sentenced to life by an Omani court for plotting terror strikes in Muscat, will be an important source of information for Indian investigators.

To trim losses Jet suspends flights to 9 destinations

To trim losses Jet suspends flights to 9 destinations

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

The airline has closed reservation for flights to Silchar, Imphal, Aizawl, Jorhat in northeastern states from mid-February. Reservation has also been closed for flights to Madurai, Visakhapatnam, Raipur, Muscat and Sharjah.

Njan, Vellivelichathil release today

Njan, Vellivelichathil release today

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Dulquer Salmaan plays a character from the 1930s in Ranjith's Njan, and media person John Brittas makes his big screen debut in Madhu Kaithapram's Vellivelichathil.

India pip Japan, meet Pakistan in Asian Champions final

India pip Japan, meet Pakistan in Asian Champions final

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

Defending champions India pulled off a 3-2 victory over Asian Games gold medalists Japan to enter the final of the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament, in Muscat, on Saturday night. The world No. 5-ranked Indians had to draw on all their experience to overcome the Japanese, whom they demolished 9-0 in the league stage of the tournament earlier.

Oman Air to start flights to Jaipur from June 1

Oman Air to start flights to Jaipur from June 1

Rediff.com30 May 2007

Buoyed by the growth of Indian travel market, Oman's national carrier -- Oman Air -- will start its direct flight from Muscat to 'Pink City' Jaipur from June 1.

Antil pulls out of Asiad after positive dope test

Antil pulls out of Asiad after positive dope test

Rediff.com3 Dec 2006

The Indian discus thrower apparently tested positive for a banned steroid in an out-of-competition test during training in Muscat.

GoAir to sub lease older Airbus A320 planes

GoAir to sub lease older Airbus A320 planes

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

It has a fleet of 47 planes including 17 Airbus A320Neo. The remainder include Airbus A320Ceo planes.

India, Pakistan in war of words after hockey final washed out

India, Pakistan in war of words after hockey final washed out

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

They lifted the Asian Champions Trophy jointly but India and Pakistan were locked in a war of words over how the decision was reached to abandon the final after a thunderstorm and heavy showers in Muscat.

India-Pak joint winners of Asian Champions Trophy

India-Pak joint winners of Asian Champions Trophy

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Heavy rain since evening delayed the start of the final and even though the skies relented later, but by then the damage had already been done.

Wasteful India held goalless by Malaysia in Asian Champions Trophy

Wasteful India held goalless by Malaysia in Asian Champions Trophy

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Defending champions India were held to a goalless draw by Malaysia but managed to maintain their pole position in the points table in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Muscat.

AI offers special fares to Jet's stranded int'l passengers

AI offers special fares to Jet's stranded int'l passengers

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Passengers holding confirmed RT tickets on Jet Airways will be allowed to avail special stranded passenger fares from the destinations common with Air India.

Coronavirus cases rise to 212 in Pakistan

Coronavirus cases rise to 212 in Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The Sindh province is the worst-hit with 172 cases, followed by 15 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 10 in Balochistan, 8 in Punjab, 5 in Gilgit-Baltistan and 2 in Islamabad, officials said.

Man behind Jet Airways flight hoax tweet surrenders in Jaipur

Man behind Jet Airways flight hoax tweet surrenders in Jaipur

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Surinder Pratap, whose Twitter handle carried the tweet, was neither detained nor arrested by Jaipur police since it said no case was registered against him in the city.

Operation Raahat: India rushes to evacuate 4,000 citizens from Yemen

Operation Raahat: India rushes to evacuate 4,000 citizens from Yemen

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

India on Tuesday night got permission to dock its ship at the Aden harbour for the evacuation of nearly 400 Indians from the sea port city as the government launched a massive air and sea evacuation operation for its over 4,000 nationals in strife-torn Yemen.

Football: Asia's World Cup qualifiers postponed to 2021

Football: Asia's World Cup qualifiers postponed to 2021

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Southampton confirmed that they had signed 23-year-old Walker-Peters, who spent the second half of last season on loan at the club. British media put the fee at 12 million pounds.

No case against Cong MP for comment on Suryanelli case

No case against Cong MP for comment on Suryanelli case

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

The Kerala government has ruled out registering a case against Congress MP K Sudhakaran for his sweeping comments against the Suryanelli gang rape victim.

ICC gives India June 28 deadline for T20 WC decision

ICC gives India June 28 deadline for T20 WC decision

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

The BCCI is also mulling a couple of more windows in 2022 in case October-November is not feasible in India.

Suryanelli: Cong MP's comment on victim kicks up row

Suryanelli: Cong MP's comment on victim kicks up row

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

With the Congress leadership under pressure over allegation against Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman P J Kurien in connection with the Suryanelli gangrape case, a party member of Parliament in the state has kicked up a row by making insulting comments on the rape victim.

Jaipur: Chartered aircraft enters restricted space

Jaipur: Chartered aircraft enters restricted space

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

A chartered aircraft flying from Muscat to Dhaka entered the restricted airspace over Jodhpur airbase and has been grounded by authorities at the Sanganer Airport in Jaipur.

Crashed Pak plane's pilot ignored 3 warnings to lower altitude: Report

Crashed Pak plane's pilot ignored 3 warnings to lower altitude: Report

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Instead of lowering the altitude, the pilot responded by saying that he was satisfied. When only 10 nautical miles were left till the airport, the plane was at an altitude of 7,000 feet instead of 3,000 feet, it said. The ATC issued a second warning to the pilot to lower the plane's altitude. However, the pilot responded again by stating that he was satisfied and would handle the situation, saying he was ready for landing, the report said.

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Images and a round-up of all the World Cup qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

AI Express increases services to W Asia

AI Express increases services to W Asia

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Kozhikode will connect Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Bahrain, Doha, Dammam and Muscat daily; Salalah will be twice a week, Kuwait thrice a week and one weekly service to the city of Al-Ain.

93 Indians commited suicide in Oman in 2011-12

93 Indians commited suicide in Oman in 2011-12

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Replying to a question, Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed said most of the suicides have reportedly taken place on account of personal and family reasons.

'Indian football needs to develop with a young set of boys'

'Indian football needs to develop with a young set of boys'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

India's new football coach Wim Koevermans and technical director Rob Baan spoke about coaching philosophy, discipline and a lot more.

Indian working in Oman goes missing

Indian working in Oman goes missing

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Relatives of John Philip have informed the Kerala CM and the external affairs minister that they suspect it to be a case of abduction.

Lata: I'm hale and hearty, and in the mood to party!

Lata: I'm hale and hearty, and in the mood to party!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

Lata Mangeshwar is upset with rumour-mongers who circulated rumours of her death.

Koevermans names 37 probables for Nehru Cup

Koevermans names 37 probables for Nehru Cup

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

National coach Wim Koevermans has named 37 players for the preparatory camp for the Nehru Cup football tournament, which kicks off on August 23.

AFC C'ship: India knocked out after Oman thrashing

AFC C'ship: India knocked out after Oman thrashing

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

India crashed out of AFC U-22 football championship after suffering a 0-4 thrashing at the hands of hosts Oman, on Tuesday, in a must-win final league round match at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat.

AFC U-22: Do-or-die for India against Oman

AFC U-22: Do-or-die for India against Oman

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

India face a must-win situation against hosts Oman in their final league round match of the AFC U-22 football championship in Muscat on Tuesday to brighten their chances of booking a berth in next year's Asian Cup.

India show character to hold UAE

India show character to hold UAE

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

Down by an early Jamal Ibrahim goal, as early as the 9th minute, India came back strongly to hold UAE 1-1 in the Under-22 AFC Championship at the Royal Oman Police Stadium in Muscat. After a barrage of attacks on the rival citadel, Romeo Fernandes restored parity in the 88th minute.

AFC C'ship: India overpowered by Iraq

AFC C'ship: India overpowered by Iraq

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Alwyn George scored the lone goal as India went down fighting 1-2 against Iraq in their second match of the U-22 AFC Championship at the Royal Oman Police Stadium, in Muscat.