News for 'maldives'

Pooja Bhatt ropes in Maldives singer for Jism 3

Pooja Bhatt ropes in Maldives singer for Jism 3

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

The song Kahaan Se Karein Shuru has been composed by Arko Pravo Mukherjee.

India is the MOST important country for Maldives: Nasheed

India is the MOST important country for Maldives: Nasheed

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

Mohamed Nasheed, 45, the first democratically elected president of the Maldives who was ousted in a coup in the early hours of February 7, has been in Delhi for the last few days. He is lobbying the Indian government for support to hold elections in the Maldives by the end of 2012, instead of 2013 when elections are due anyway. He tells Jyoti Malhotra that India should take a leadership role in the Indian Ocean

India wasn't fooled by Nasheed: Maldives new regime

India wasn't fooled by Nasheed: Maldives new regime

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Maldives' new government has commended India for the way it dealt with the political upheaval in the country, saying New Delhi was not "fooled" by Mohamed Nasheed's claims of a coup and was "correct" in its reaction.

India's message to Nepal, Maldives: Allow democracy to take root

India's message to Nepal, Maldives: Allow democracy to take root

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

India aims to gently encourage moderate and democratic forces in Nepal and Maldives towards building a less fractured polity, writes Shubha Singh

Maldives could become a terror hub, fears US

Maldives could become a terror hub, fears US

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

Is the Obama Administration concerned that the tiny Maldives could become a future base for the al Qaeda and/or other terrorist groups to conspire and launch their attacks against Washington and its South Asian allies?

India must offer the Maldives statehood within the Union

India must offer the Maldives statehood within the Union

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

The Maldives will be the nucleus of future security order in the Indian Ocean. Patently the Maldivians will have to migrate before the portended watery grave. Given what could happen by 2100, it is imperative for India to act in good faith, and also with an eye on our national interest. India should offer Maldives statehood within our Union.

Beautiful As Always, Parul Gulati!

Beautiful As Always, Parul Gulati!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Almost all of Parul Gulati's outfits have a soft, flirty edge.

How Maldives is fast becoming LeT's terror hub

How Maldives is fast becoming LeT's terror hub

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

An agreement with Maldives to permit its residents to stay on in India without a visa for 90 days has been proving to be a headache for investigating agencies especially in Kerala. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

What's On Sanya's Mind?

What's On Sanya's Mind?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Karishma keeps warm in Kashmir... Amala makes a friend in Bali... Hina surfs in the Maldives....

Bagan forward Bhat among India probables for Asian Cup qualifiers

Bagan forward Bhat among India probables for Asian Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Bhat is the youngest among the probables shortlisted by the AIFF for the India under-23 squad.

After 19 months of instability, Maldives goes to poll on Sat

After 19 months of instability, Maldives goes to poll on Sat

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

As the international community focuses its attention on the presidential elections, front runners Nasheed and Abdullah Yameen have warned of poll time violence, reports Shubha Singh

No boots on ground, no military base in Maldives: US

No boots on ground, no military base in Maldives: US

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Ruling out the possibility of establishing a military base or having permanent boots on the ground in Maldives, a top Barack Obama administration official has said that the United States has consulted India on the Status of Forces Agreement, which it is currently negotiating with the island nation.

The FABULOUS Life Of Kiara Advani!

The FABULOUS Life Of Kiara Advani!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

As the talented actress celebrates her 32nd birthday on July 31, we take a closer look at her FABULOUS life from her Instagram feed!

TEXT: PM Manmohan Singh's historic speech in Maldives Parliament

TEXT: PM Manmohan Singh's historic speech in Maldives Parliament

Rediff.com12 Nov 2011

The text of the address by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the People`s Majlis (parliament) in Maldives

Splish Splash In The Water Like Nikita

Splish Splash In The Water Like Nikita

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Thinking about having a little seaside fun in August? Turn to the Dream Girl for beach fashion.

Maldives President survives assassination bid

Maldives President survives assassination bid

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

Maldives President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom survived a close assassination attempt after a 15-year-old boy thwarted a young man's bid to knife the leader.

Go First crisis pushes airfares higher, staff face uncertain times

Go First crisis pushes airfares higher, staff face uncertain times

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

From a surge in airfares to rattled aircraft lessors to thousands of employees staring at uncertainty, it has been a month of continued turbulence since cash-strapped Go First suspended flights from May 3. As the government and other stakeholders hope that Go First restarts operations at the earliest, plans are being worked out for the budget airline's revival. A section of Go First staff are optimistic about restarting of operations, another section are pessimistic about the airline's future course considering what had happened to erstwhile Kingfisher Airlines and Jet Airways, according to employees who spoke to PTI.

Ananya-Karisma Want To Go Back To...

Ananya-Karisma Want To Go Back To...

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Sayani's delicious Australian meal... Samantha lives it up in New York... Daisy's breakfast by the pool...

Why Maldives feels it can defy India

Why Maldives feels it can defy India

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

Unless our neighbours have a stake in our progress and success, they will challenge our role in various ways and power will become irrelevant, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

TomKat hits the Maldives!

TomKat hits the Maldives!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have arrived in the Maldives.

'Maldives' Nasheed wasn't ousted in coup'

'Maldives' Nasheed wasn't ousted in coup'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

Mohamed Nasheed was not ousted as president in a coup as claimed by him and the transfer of power was legal, a government-appointed inquiry commission said on Thursday amid caution by India to all stakeholders in Maldives against disturbing peace and tranquility over it.

Shilpa's Happy Place

Shilpa's Happy Place

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Bhumi holidays in London... Madhuri poses in Dubai... Mouni chases waterfalls...

Maldives' second largest party withdraws from talks

Maldives' second largest party withdraws from talks

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

Angry over the disruption of parliament by lawmakers of Mohamed Nasheed's party, Maldives' second largest political bloc DRP has withdrawn from the all-party talks, dealing a blow to efforts to reconcile the country's fractured political atmosphere.

Voice of India winner Ishmeet drowns in Maldives

Voice of India winner Ishmeet drowns in Maldives

Rediff.com30 Jul 2008

Gurprinder Singh Sodhi, father of 20-year-old Ishmeet, said at their home in Ludhiana that the event management company, which took his son to the Maldives, informed him at around 2000 hours that the singer had died due to drowning in the swimming pool of the hotel where he was staying. The B Com second year student of MNC College in Mumbai had gone to the pool for frolicking, but fell into its deep end leading to his drowning, agencies reported, quoting a hotel official.

Air India plane lands on under-construction runway in Maldives

Air India plane lands on under-construction runway in Maldives

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

An Air India spokesperson said the plane landed at an "uncommissioned runway" and that all passengers are safe.

India's AFC U23 dreams crushed by China in shocking loss

India's AFC U23 dreams crushed by China in shocking loss

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

India concede late goal to lose 1-2 to China in AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers

Maldives drifts from political chaos to anarchy

Maldives drifts from political chaos to anarchy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

A round-up of the violence and political wrangling that now threatens the democratic framework of Maldives

Amala Has Something To Tell You!

Amala Has Something To Tell You!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Celebs and their travel stories.

Unbeatably Fashionable Karishma Tanna

Unbeatably Fashionable Karishma Tanna

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

She makes superb fashion choices.

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).

Ileana Shows Off Her Baby Bump

Ileana Shows Off Her Baby Bump

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Karishma, Amyra enjoy a beach holiday... Preity relives her memories... Rajkummar goes to LA...

Kareena, Saif holiday in Maldives

Kareena, Saif holiday in Maldives

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

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.

PM arrives in Maldives for SAARC summit

PM arrives in Maldives for SAARC summit

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived in Gan on Wednesday on a four-day visit to Maldives during which he will attend the South Asian Association For Regional Cooperation Summit and have a meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani.

Ousted Nasheed wins first round of Maldives prez poll

Ousted Nasheed wins first round of Maldives prez poll

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

Former President Mohammed Nasheed emerged as a clear leader on Sunday in the first round of Maldives presidential election, receiving 45 per cent votes, but fell short of an outright majority, resulting in a run-off between the top two candidates scheduled for later in September.

SAFF Cup semis: India beat Maldives 1-0; to face Afghanistan in final

SAFF Cup semis: India beat Maldives 1-0; to face Afghanistan in final

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

India beat Maldives 1-0 on Monday to make the SAFF Cup final for a record ninth time.

SAFF C'ship: India ready to crush Pakistan in opener

SAFF C'ship: India ready to crush Pakistan in opener

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

India will face Pakistan in their opening outing at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Wednesday

Respect ruling on Nasheed: Maldives to international community

Respect ruling on Nasheed: Maldives to international community

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Maldivian President Yameen Abdul Gayoom has asked the international community to respect the ruling on Nasheed.

Rakul Feels Like A Mermaid!

Rakul Feels Like A Mermaid!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Bollywood is always on the go, and they keep giving us updates!

Rakul Singh Is On A Roll

Rakul Singh Is On A Roll

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

There's a reason why Rakul is such a loved actress.