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WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Summary of World Cup qualifiers played across the world on Thursday

Indian football team heavily dependent on Chhetri: Bhutia

Indian football team heavily dependent on Chhetri: Bhutia

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

The former India football captain said the onus is on the strikers to deliver against Bangladesh on October 15 in Kolkata.

L&T Bags $32.50 million order

L&T Bags $32.50 million order

Rediff.com14 Jan 2003

The orders will be jointly executed by L&T's Heavy Engineering Division and the Engineering & Construction division

Asia Cup Hockey: India coach rues second half display

Asia Cup Hockey: India coach rues second half display

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

There is a regular pattern in the performance of the Indian hockey team -- they start getting sloppy after posting healthy leads early in matches.

Jindal to expand steel output, buy mines in Africa

Jindal to expand steel output, buy mines in Africa

Rediff.com27 May 2013

It is targeting a rise in output to 16 million tonnes per year by 2016 from four million now.

Rescued Indian sailors return home after 32-month ordeal

Rescued Indian sailors return home after 32-month ordeal

Rediff.com29 Dec 2012

After nearly 32 months of being held captive on board the cargo ship MV Iceberg, five Indians sailors released by Somali pirates returned home on Saturday.

Laid low by injuries, Hockey India picks young team for Asia Cup

Laid low by injuries, Hockey India picks young team for Asia Cup

Rediff.com11 Aug 2013

Plagued by injuries, India named a young 18-member squad to be led by the inspirational Sardar Singh in the crucial Asia Cup hockey tournament scheduled from August 24 to September 1 in Ipoh, Malaysia.

Air traffic talks likely with neighbours

Air traffic talks likely with neighbours

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Bilateral traffic rights define the number of weekly flights or seats a country's designated airlines are allowed to operate in another country's specified points.

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com31 May 2021

India's national security strategy needs to be revised periodically since the global and regional geopolitical situation is dynamic, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Asian Champions Trophy: India hammer Asiad champs Japan 9-0

Asian Champions Trophy: India hammer Asiad champs Japan 9-0

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

The Indian men's hockey team put up a clinical performance against Japan, demolishing the Asiad gold-medallists 9-0 for its third win in as many matches at the Hero Asian Champions Trophy in Muscat.

Japan far ahead of India: Constantine

Japan far ahead of India: Constantine

Rediff.com14 Jun 2004

India's chief football coach refused to accept moral responsibility for the 7-0 defeat against Japan.

India beat Pakistan, enter Asian Champions hockey final

India beat Pakistan, enter Asian Champions hockey final

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

India entered the final of the Asian Champions Trophy after registering a 2-1 win over arch-rivals Pakistan in Doha, on Monday.

There must be enough civility in public life: PM

There must be enough civility in public life: PM

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

'Here I am, at a forum where perhaps I do not have many whose thought process is similar to mine but there are enough thinking people whose constructive criticism is something I greatly look forward to'

Oil tanker M V Pavit's route still remains untraced

Oil tanker M V Pavit's route still remains untraced

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

The grounded oil tanker drifted from Oman coast to the city's Juhu-Versova beach in July last year.

ICC World Twenty20 2016: The full schedule

ICC World Twenty20 2016: The full schedule

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

A total of 58 tournament matches, including 35 men's and 23 women's , will be played in the 27-day tournament in Bengaluru, Chennai, Dharamsala, Kolkata, Mohali, Mumbai, Nagpur and New Delhi. New Delhi and Mumbai will host the semi-finals on March 30 and 31 respectively, while Eden Gardens in Kolkata will be the venue for April 3 finals.

Sushma comes to the rescue of Indian woman in distress in Pakistan

Sushma comes to the rescue of Indian woman in distress in Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Swaraj, who was approached by the 44-year-old woman's father to help her in returning to India, in a series of tweets said she has asked the Indian high commission to renew the woman's Indian passport and facilitate her return to India.

Sardara rested, Manpreet to lead India at Asian Hockey CT

Sardara rested, Manpreet to lead India at Asian Hockey CT

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Skipper Sardara Singh has been rested for third Asian Champions Trophy. In his absence, Hockey India said, midfielder Manpreet Singh will lead India's 18-member squad for the tournament in Kakamigahara, Japan, from November 2-10.

More NRIs can now buy Indian shares, bonds

More NRIs can now buy Indian shares, bonds

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

In a circular, Sebi said QFI would now mean a resident in a country that is a member of the Financial Action Task Force or a member of a group which is a member of FATF.

Foreign investor norms eased to accelerate capital inflows

Foreign investor norms eased to accelerate capital inflows

Rediff.com30 May 2012

The government allowed qualified foreign investors (QFIs) from six member-countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and 27 countries of the European Commission (EC) to invest in the Indian capital market to enhance foreign capital inflows.

India plans to establish emigration authority: Minister

India plans to establish emigration authority: Minister

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

Ravi said he proposes to introduce a bill to this effect in the next parliament session.

Bengaluru serial blast financer held in New Delhi

Bengaluru serial blast financer held in New Delhi

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

With the Bangalore police securing the custody of Sameer, an accused in the 2008 serial blasts in the city, more involvement of the Oman-Kerala and Karnataka links into terrorism has surfaced. Sameer was apprehended by the airport immigration authorities in New Delhi on Wednesday while he was trying to flee the country.

PIX: Sandstorm in West Asia leaves Mumbai, Gujarat in dust

PIX: Sandstorm in West Asia leaves Mumbai, Gujarat in dust

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

People in Mumbai and Gujarat on Wednesday woke up to a dusty morning, which has now been attributed to a giant dust plume that stretched across the Arabian Sea from the coast of Oman to India.

Coronavirus cases climb to 34 in India; PM holds review meet

Coronavirus cases climb to 34 in India; PM holds review meet

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Three more positive cases of novel coronavirus have been reported in India.

Will we see Mohun Bagan, East Bengal in ISL next season?

Will we see Mohun Bagan, East Bengal in ISL next season?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

The arrival of Quess as sponsors has given East Bengal financial boost while Mohun Bagan are in talks with ATK to collaborate.

FDI in key sectors will drive out domestic investors: TDP

FDI in key sectors will drive out domestic investors: TDP

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

The cap on FDI in retail has been totally removed, while the limit in insurance sector has been enhanced to 46 per cent.

My players are flexible, says football coach Papas

My players are flexible, says football coach Papas

Rediff.com1 Jul 2012

Head coach Arthur Papas feels that India Under-22 football side has a good bench strength that allows him the liberty to experiment and utilise all the players.

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.

Bahrain hangs over F1 as teams head for China

Bahrain hangs over F1 as teams head for China

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

Formula One teams headed to China on Monday still unsure whether their return trip would take in troubled Bahrain for the following grand prix next week amid safety fears and increasingly loud calls for that race to be cancelled.

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.

Indian football team qualifies for 2018 AFC U-16 C'ships

Indian football team qualifies for 2018 AFC U-16 C'ships

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

India qualified as one of the six best second-placed teams from the group matches of qualifying round. All the matches of each of the 10 groups were played in a single venue.

Canadian model's heartwarming post for late DJ Avicii

Canadian model's heartwarming post for late DJ Avicii

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Canadian model Raquel Bettencourt says she can never forget the late artiste.

26/11 set up India-Saudi strategic ties

26/11 set up India-Saudi strategic ties

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

'The attacks made clear to all the Gulf States that Pakistan was the nursery and sanctuary of extremist violence and that this violence threatened all the countries in the region.'

Tour agencies offer uncharted destinations

Tour agencies offer uncharted destinations

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

With Indian travellers getting more eager to venture out in the uncharted territory, travel agencies are offering attractive discounts on several such unheard-of destinations.

Why Deepak Chahar's T20 World Record is special!

Why Deepak Chahar's T20 World Record is special!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Deepak Chahar is the first Indian bowler ever to hold the record of best bowling figures in any format of international cricket (Test/ODI/T20I), points out Rajneesh Gupta.

Afghanistan, Ireland, Dutch into T20 playoffs

Afghanistan, Ireland, Dutch into T20 playoffs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

Afghanistan beat Bermuda by 15 runs to remain undefeated and book its place alongside Ireland and the Netherlands in the playoffs at the World Twenty20 qualifier, the Associated Press reports.

Oil tanker hijacked in Arabian Sea, Indians among captives

Oil tanker hijacked in Arabian Sea, Indians among captives

Rediff.com12 May 2012

The Liberian-flagged Smyrni, carrying 135,000 tons of oil, was seized off the coast of Oman, the company said, in new indications that Somali pirates are operating close to Indian shores.

Where do Indian students go to study?

Where do Indian students go to study?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

An estimated 5,53,440 Indian students are currently studying abroad. A fascinating countrywise break-up from External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

Olympics: Britain to face Senegal in first game

Olympics: Britain to face Senegal in first game

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Hosts Britain, taking part in their first Olympic soccer event since 1960, will kick off the bid for gold against Senegal at Manchester United's Old Trafford on July 26.

In pix: What a perfect honeymoon looks like

In pix: What a perfect honeymoon looks like

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Savi Munjal and Vidit Taneja are on an eternal honeymoon across the world.

India go down to Ajerbaijan

India go down to Ajerbaijan

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

A new match, a new look team; the fate nevertheless stayed the same. India went down to Azerbaijan 0-3 in the second international friendly played at the Rugby 7s Stadium in Dubai.