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Planning A Trip To Dubai? Read This

Planning A Trip To Dubai? Read This

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

The bulk of Indian carriers flying to Dubai are low-cost carriers, which include IndiGo, Air India Express, and SpiceJet.

Bomb threat mails sent to Ahmedabad schools traced to Pak

Bomb threat mails sent to Ahmedabad schools traced to Pak

Rediff.com10 May 2024

"The emails were sent from 'mail.ru' domain, in which a man impersonating himself as Tauheed Liaquat sent them to all the schools with the aim of spreading fear among voters and Indian citizens," the Ahmedabad crime branch said in a press statement.

'Corporates need to support sports other than cricket in India'

'Corporates need to support sports other than cricket in India'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Badminton is not as popular as cricket in India and therefore comparatively does not attract as many sponsors.

Games: Malay duo run Chinese opponents ragged in close fight

Games: Malay duo run Chinese opponents ragged in close fight

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Pearly Tan and Muralitharan Thinaah put up a passionate fight as they came close to pulling off an upset, going neck-and-neck in both games before the Chinese pair prevailed 21-17, 22-20.

'My last Olympics': Ponnappa, after women's doubles low

'My last Olympics': Ponnappa, after women's doubles low

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Indian badminton stalwart Ashwini Ponnappa broke down in tears, announcing she has played her last Olympics after she and her partner Tanisha Crasto suffered their third straight defeat in the women's doubles competition of the Paris Games.

'Not Funded' By Anyone: Ashwini Ponnappa

'Not Funded' By Anyone: Ashwini Ponnappa

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

'I have funded myself for tournaments until Nov last year, after which I was sent with the Indian team for tournaments as I met the selection criteria to make the team. I was included as part of TOPS scheme only after qualifying for the Paris 2024 Games till the Olympic Games, that's it.'

8 Indians among 9 rescued from capsized ship off Oman coast

8 Indians among 9 rescued from capsized ship off Oman coast

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Thirteen Indians are among the 16-member crew of a Comoros-flagged oil tanker that went missing after it capsized off the coast of Oman, the country's maritime authority said.

Love, tears, upsets: Badminton had it all at Paris Olympics

Love, tears, upsets: Badminton had it all at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

From China's world number one Shi Yuqi's surprising loss to Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn, to Malaysia's women's doubles team's brave bid for a medal, badminton at the Paris Olympics was characterised by upsets, plucky underdogs and, ultimately, reminders that some top seeds are there for a reason.

Paris 2024 Olympics: STUNNING Pix!

Paris 2024 Olympics: STUNNING Pix!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

A collection of stunning pictures from the Paris 2024 Games

Paris Olympics: 'Lakshya Sen is an amazing player'

Paris Olympics: 'Lakshya Sen is an amazing player'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Viktor Axelsen said the young Lakshya Sen would be among the favourites to win a gold medal at the Los Angeles Games in 2028.

Erasmus to lead Namibia in T20 World Cup

Erasmus to lead Namibia in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 May 2024

All-rounder Gerhard Erasmus will lead Namibia in the upcoming T20 World Cup to be held in the Americas next month.

Padukone's sharp criticism divides badminton players

Padukone's sharp criticism divides badminton players

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Padukone said it's high time that players learn to withstand pressure, take responsibility, and deliver results after receiving significant support from the government.

Hamas chief killed by Israel's short range projectile: Iran

Hamas chief killed by Israel's short range projectile: Iran

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

The statement by IRGC which was televised on the country's state media, came, three days after Haniyeh was killed at his accommodation in northern Tehran following his attendance at the inaugural ceremony of Iran's new president Masoud Pezeshkian.

Hamilton set to switch from Mercedes to Ferrari?

Hamilton set to switch from Mercedes to Ferrari?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Seven times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton is set for a shock switch from Mercedes to Ferrari in 2025 as replacement for Spanish driver Carlos Sainz, according to multiple media reports on Thursday.

Norris-Verstappen battle heats up as Texas beckons

Norris-Verstappen battle heats up as Texas beckons

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Red Bull make changes to car after discussions with FIA

Giant Axelsen stands between Lakshya and an Olympic medal

Giant Axelsen stands between Lakshya and an Olympic medal

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

The Indian will have yet another uphill task at hand when he takes on Axelsen, the baby-faced badminton giant, who has terrorised his opponents in the last few years.

Hamas official vows to 'repeat' Oct 7 attack on Israel

Hamas official vows to 'repeat' Oct 7 attack on Israel

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

A senior member of Hamas hailed the attack it carried out in Israel on October 7 and stressed that if given a chance, the terror group will repeat similar assaults many times in the future until Israel is exterminated, reported The Times of Israel.

Blow to SRH! Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out of IPL 2024

Blow to SRH! Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out of IPL 2024

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Sunrisers Hyderabad leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 due to chronic heel pain in his left foot, as ESPNcricinfo reported.

India's Olympic Heartbreak: 6 Near-Misses

India's Olympic Heartbreak: 6 Near-Misses

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Six Indian athletes found themselves agonisingly close to the podium, ultimately falling short.

'Just Don't Lose To India'

'Just Don't Lose To India'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

'Once when I went to someone's room, they had the match playing on television and said that they watch it every day.'

Olympics: Lakshya goes down fighting in bronze match

Olympics: Lakshya goes down fighting in bronze match

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Lakshya leaves Paris with the best-ever finish by an Indian shuttler in the men's singles event at the Olympics.

Kuwait emir promises action against those responsible for fire

Kuwait emir promises action against those responsible for fire

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

In a condolence message sent to the families of the victims of the fire incident in Mangaf, the Emir expressed his sincere sorrow and deep sympathy to the families of the victims and wished a fast recovery to the injured.

PIX: Sreejesh continues to sparkle in 'last dance'

PIX: Sreejesh continues to sparkle in 'last dance'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Just when you think you have seen enough of him, the genial goalkeeper from Kerala conjures up something special and leaves you pleasantly surprised.

Olympics: Lakshya Sen to fight for bronze after Axelsen defeat

Olympics: Lakshya Sen to fight for bronze after Axelsen defeat

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Lakshya Sen falls to Axelsen in semis, to play bronze-medal playoff

Namibia's Loftie-Eaton smashes his way into the T20I record books

Namibia's Loftie-Eaton smashes his way into the T20I record books

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Namibia's Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton smashed the fastest century in T20I history, achieving the feat off just 33 deliveries against Nepal in the opening match of the Tri-Nation series in Kirtipur, Nepal on Tuesday.

Freed Navy veterans laud PM for securing their release

Freed Navy veterans laud PM for securing their release

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Setting foot to their homeland after several agonising months of captivity in Qatar, seven of the eight Indian navy veterans who were sentenced to death on 'espionage' charges, heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying they wouldn't have been freed had it for the sustained diplomatic efforts at his behest to secure their release.

Aussies revamp contracts: Stoinis, Agar axed; youngsters earn deals

Aussies revamp contracts: Stoinis, Agar axed; youngsters earn deals

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Stoinis lost his spot in Australia's ODI team to Marnus Labuschagne during the World Cup in India

Qatar Reprieve Highlights India Diplomacy

Qatar Reprieve Highlights India Diplomacy

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The incident remains a reminder of the inherent fragilities of all geopolitical relationships.

Unfazed Sen defeats Carraggi; Ashwini-Crasto lose

Unfazed Sen defeats Carraggi; Ashwini-Crasto lose

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Lakshya Sen shrugged off the cancellation of his opening match win and defeated Julien Carraggi of Belgium in straight games

Former Pakistan players question Imad Wasim's omission

Former Pakistan players question Imad Wasim's omission

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Imad Wasim's omission has been questioned by former players after the all-rounder was left out of Pakistan team for the first T20I against New Zealand, having come out of retirement to play international cricket again.

India's FIFA WC dream: Gurpreet steps up as captain

India's FIFA WC dream: Gurpreet steps up as captain

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Gurpreet named India captain for World Cup qualifying match against Qatar

Modi thanks Qatari Emir for release of Navy veterans

Modi thanks Qatari Emir for release of Navy veterans

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday thanked Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani for the release of eight Indian nationals, who were sentenced to death after being arrested in Doha in August 2022.

Verstappen Sr. drops bombshell on Red Bull's future

Verstappen Sr. drops bombshell on Red Bull's future

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Verstappen's father says Red Bull will 'explode' if Horner stays

T20 WC: Babar confirms Pakistan's plan to stop Kohli

T20 WC: Babar confirms Pakistan's plan to stop Kohli

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'He (Kohli) is one of the best players, and we will plan against him as well'

Kuwait fire: Indian mission swings into action

Kuwait fire: Indian mission swings into action

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

India's mission in Kuwait is ascertaining the full details from the concerned Kuwaiti authorities on the tragic fire incident in a building in the southern city of Mangaf which killed 49 foreign workers, including around 40 Indians, and injured 50 others, even as officials started an investigation into one of the worst fires in the Gulf nation.

AIFF demands probe into Qatar's controversial goal vs India

AIFF demands probe into Qatar's controversial goal vs India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

AIFF seeks investigation into Qatar's controversial goal against India

Football: India robbed of chance to script history!

Football: India robbed of chance to script history!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Qatar rode on a controversial goal to emerge 2-1 winners against India.

World Cup: Another major injury blow for Sri Lanka

World Cup: Another major injury blow for Sri Lanka

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Sri Lanka were dealt another injury blow at the World Cup with seamer Lahiru Kumara ruled out of the rest of the tournament due to a left thigh muscle injury.

Qatar frees all 8 Indian Navy veterans, Modi to visit Doha on 14th

Qatar frees all 8 Indian Navy veterans, Modi to visit Doha on 14th

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Qatar has released eight jailed former Indian Navy personnel and seven of them returned home early Monday, 46 days after their death sentences handed last October were commuted to jail terms of varying duration.

F1: Fresh trouble for Red Bull boss Horner after anonymous email

F1: Fresh trouble for Red Bull boss Horner after anonymous email

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

A widely-circulated anonymous email put fresh focus on recent allegations of misconduct toward a female colleague.