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What Earthquakes Do To Buildings

What Earthquakes Do To Buildings

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Entire areas in southern Turkey and northern Syria have been levelled to the ground, and poor construction has been blamed for the collapse of these buildings.

'If we get such requests...': UN on changing India's name

'If we get such requests...': UN on changing India's name

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

The United Nations considers requests from countries to change their names as and when the world body receives them, a top United Nations official has said, amid a row over President Droupadi Murmu's G20 dinner invites referring to her as 'President of Bharat' instead of 'President of India'.

FIFA to investigate Turkey clash

FIFA to investigate Turkey clash

Rediff.com18 Nov 2005

India, Turkey trade to touch $2 bn

India, Turkey trade to touch $2 bn

Rediff.com2 Nov 2004

Aiming to take India-Turkey trade to the $2 billion mark by 2009, the two countries on Tuesday set up a joint CEOs' forum which would accelerate mutual investment and address issues hindering the bilateral trade.

Indian archers get double boost ahead of Paris Games

Indian archers get double boost ahead of Paris Games

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The Archery Association of India (AAI) also have roped in two-time Italian World Cup winner Sergio Pagni, who is accompanying the compound team to the Turkey World Cup.

Asiad Cricket: Nepal create history! Dipendra breaks Yuvraj's record

Asiad Cricket: Nepal create history! Dipendra breaks Yuvraj's record

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Dipendra Singh Airee hit a nine-ball half-century to break Yuvraj Singh's record of the fastest half-century in T20 Internationals.

Mortal remains of 2 Indians killed in Turkey to reach on Wednesday

Mortal remains of 2 Indians killed in Turkey to reach on Wednesday

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said the bodies of Abis Hasan Rizvi and Khushi Shah from Gujarat will be brought back by Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul on Tuesday night and reach Mumbai on Wednesday morning.

New wrestling selection policy has its pros and cons: Yogeshwar

New wrestling selection policy has its pros and cons: Yogeshwar

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Celebrated Indian grappler Yogeshwar Dutt neither praised nor criticised the new selection policy of the IOA-constituted ad-hoc panel for wrestling, which states that Olympic quota winners will have to compete against a challenger to book a ticket to the Paris Games.

Turkey seeks to send troops to Iraq

Turkey seeks to send troops to Iraq

Rediff.com7 Oct 2003

If parliament approves the request, Turkey would become the first major Muslim nation to contribute troops for the American campaign in Iraq.

India's Dhamne qualifies for junior Wimbledon C'ships

India's Dhamne qualifies for junior Wimbledon C'ships

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

He will open his campaign against world number 47, Australian Hayden Jones.

World One Step Away From Disaster

World One Step Away From Disaster

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

A step away from nuclear weapons being used in conflicts, warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Two late goals take Turkey to quarter-finals

Two late goals take Turkey to quarter-finals

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

Two goals in the closing minutes from Nihat Kahveci saw Turkey comeback from two goals down and earn a 3-2 victory over Czech Republic and a place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2008.

Gail, Turkey's Botas to sign gas pact

Gail, Turkey's Botas to sign gas pact

Rediff.com24 Apr 2003

Gas Authority of India Ltd, the country's largest gas distributor, and Turkey's Botas Petroleum Pipeline Corp, will sign a pact to jointly build cross-country pipelines and gas retailing projects, India's junior oil minister said.\n\n\n\n

Pak PM Sharif in Turkey to discuss Yemen crisis

Pak PM Sharif in Turkey to discuss Yemen crisis

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is in Turkey on a day-long official visit to hold discussions with the country's top leadership on the Yemen crisis.

U-17 WC PHOTOS: Ghana and Paraguay start off with wins; NZ hold Turkey

U-17 WC PHOTOS: Ghana and Paraguay start off with wins; NZ hold Turkey

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Ghana outclassed Colombia 1-0, while New Zealand held Turkey to a 1-1 draw in the opening matches of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup on Friday.

Modi meets Israeli Prez in Dubai, says he supports two-state solution

Modi meets Israeli Prez in Dubai, says he supports two-state solution

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Israeli President Isaac Herzog and underscored India's support for an early and durable resolution of the Israel-Palestine issue through dialogue and diplomacy.

IN PHOTOS: How protests have changed Turkey's FACE

IN PHOTOS: How protests have changed Turkey's FACE

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

We bring forth combination photos illustrating incidents relating to the recent unrest in Turkey.

Hamas commander killed in Gaza airstrike, 36 held in West Bank raids: IDF

Hamas commander killed in Gaza airstrike, 36 held in West Bank raids: IDF

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

For the second consecutive night, Israeli troops carried out targeted strikes inside Gaza, as confirmed by the IDF, bracing them for their preparations for the next phase in the conflict against Hamas.

Chinese Premier, not Xi Jinping, to attend G20 summit in India

Chinese Premier, not Xi Jinping, to attend G20 summit in India

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

President Xi is also skipping the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and East Asia summits in Jakarta this week.

Turkey blasts before Blair visit

Turkey blasts before Blair visit

Rediff.com17 May 2004

The blasts caused minor damage to four branches of HSBC bank in Ankara and Istanbul.

America's largest Hindu temple inaugurated in New Jersey

America's largest Hindu temple inaugurated in New Jersey

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The grand dedication ceremony of Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey was conducted on Sunday in the presence of Mahant Swami Maharaj following a nine-day celebration that commenced on September 30.

Inspired Spain sink Turkey, Italy held

Inspired Spain sink Turkey, Italy held

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

Winger Albert Riera struck a stoppage-time winner for European champions Spain who came from behind to win 2-1 in Turkey and maintain their 100 percent record in 2010 World Cup qualifiers on Wednesday.

Turkey FA fined after trouble

Turkey FA fined after trouble

Rediff.com4 Jul 2003

The fine was imposed for "lack of order and security in the stadium" in the match against Macedonia in Istanbul.

Jassal is new envoy to Turkey

Jassal is new envoy to Turkey

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

Raminder Singh Jassal, India's deputy chief of mission in Washington, DC, has been appointed the Ambassador to Turkey. Jassal succeeds Chitra Narayanan, daughter of former President the late K R Narayanan, who moves as India's envoy to Switzerland

England down Turkey 2-0

England down Turkey 2-0

Rediff.com3 Apr 2003

England's victory lifted them to top spot on 10 points from four games, one ahead of Turkey.

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The World Photography Organisation has revealed the winners for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.

Ram Temple: Modi Seals His Legacy

Ram Temple: Modi Seals His Legacy

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The BJP enters challenging times where it has been given a task to hold onto the values of Ram in running the country as defined by Narendra Modi in Ayodhya, notes Sheela Bhatt.

Days after meeting with Modi at G20, Erdogan raises Kashmir issue at UNGA

Days after meeting with Modi at G20, Erdogan raises Kashmir issue at UNGA

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

His comment comes weeks after he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi during which both the leaders discussed strengthening trade and infrastructure relations.

Turkey so near but Germany triumph

Turkey so near but Germany triumph

Rediff.com26 Jun 2008

Turkey flirted with unlikely glory but in the end it was Germany, as usual, who battled into another major final with a thrilling last-gasp 3-2 victory.

'Bomb attack' rocks busy Istanbul street, 6 killed

'Bomb attack' rocks busy Istanbul street, 6 killed

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

The blast occurred on the busy Istiklal pedestrian street, a popular spot among tourists at around 4.20 pm local time.

World Cup chit chat: US beat Turkey, Germany held to a draw

World Cup chit chat: US beat Turkey, Germany held to a draw

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

The United States continued their solid build-up to the World Cup with a 2-1 win over Turkey on Sunday, raising expectations of a good showing in Brazil.

Euro: Germany look to tame Turkey in pursuit of perfection

Euro: Germany look to tame Turkey in pursuit of perfection

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

Three-time European champions Germany are keen to notch their ninth win in as many Euro 2012 qualifiers when they take on Turkey on Friday as they seek to become the first German team to go through a qualifying campaign without dropping a point.

Portugal breeze to win over Turkey

Portugal breeze to win over Turkey

Rediff.com8 Jun 2008

Group A favourites Portugal made a winning start to Euro 2008, by beating Turkey 2-0 after the Czech Republic got the better of Switzerland 1-0 in the opener.

Under-17 WC: Paraguay look for 3rd straight win against struggling Turkey

Under-17 WC: Paraguay look for 3rd straight win against struggling Turkey

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

After defeating Mali 3-2 and New Zealand 4-2, the South American team, one of the favourites to lift the title, will be looking to dominate Turkey.

British 'family' of 9 held on Turkey-Syria border; probe on

British 'family' of 9 held on Turkey-Syria border; probe on

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

They may have travelled there to join the dreaded Islamic State militant group.

ArcelorMittal buys major Turkey co

ArcelorMittal buys major Turkey co

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

The transaction, subject to antitrust authorities approval, is expected to be completed by the end of this year, said Gonzalo Urquijo, member of the Group Management Board of ArcelorMittal.

Why Statehood Needs To Be Restored In J&K

Why Statehood Needs To Be Restored In J&K

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The best, wisest, and fairest next step in strengthening our own cause is to restore statehood to Jammu & Kashmir and allow the resumption of robust political activity. That's a box that remains unchecked on the Modi government's report card as we approach the fourth anniversary of Kashmir's Constitutional shift, notes Shekhar Gupta.

'IS' jihadist blows himself up in southern Turkey

'IS' jihadist blows himself up in southern Turkey

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

A suspected Islamic State jihadist blew himself up in southeastern Turkey, near the Syrian border, during a police raid, injuring four officers, one seriously, media reports said on Sunday.