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Why the world's top airshow disappointed me

Why the world's top airshow disappointed me

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

'For a show that has been going on since 1948 one expected a certain standard of showcasing and showmanship, besides variety and a show of skill.' 'At the same time one felt pretty good about the standards of our own efforts -- Aero India -- at Bangalore once every four years and in business only since 1996,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd) after a visit to the Farnborough Airshow.

Ghana's star footballer Gyan joins ISL side NorthEast United

Ghana's star footballer Gyan joins ISL side NorthEast United

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Star Ghana World Cupper and most capped player Asamoah Gyan has joined Indian Super League side NorthEast FC for the upcoming season.

'Delhi is a dream posting for a Pakistani diplomat'

'Delhi is a dream posting for a Pakistani diplomat'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

'Kashmir is the main issue between the two countries.' 'We have not been able to resolve it bilaterally.' 'As the two major countries in South Asia, we have to go back to the drawing board and start engaging.'

Kendall Jenner set our hearts racing with her sexy cover

Kendall Jenner set our hearts racing with her sexy cover

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Vogue Turkey celebrated its 100th issue with Kendall Jenner and Mert Alas.

Why India-Turkey ties won't transform overnight

Why India-Turkey ties won't transform overnight

Rediff.com1 May 2017

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's has been trying to mollycoddle India with sweet nothings while having a very close relationship with Pakistan.

LeBron draws social media ire over Hong Kong tweet row

LeBron draws social media ire over Hong Kong tweet row

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Morey's tweet of support for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong prompted Chinese sponsors and partners to cut ties with the league and forced the National Basketball Association (NBA) to answer difficult questions about free speech.

Why Mary Kom will never forget this boxer...

Why Mary Kom will never forget this boxer...

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

MC Mary Kom will never be able to forget the 26-year-old Azize, who dashed her 2016 Rio Olympic dreams by defeating her in the second round of the 2016 World Championships in Astana.

WC Preview: Germans ready to confirm favourites tag against Mexico

WC Preview: Germans ready to confirm favourites tag against Mexico

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

World champions Germany know they must up their game when they kick off their world title defence against Mexico on Sunday if they are to confirm their status as tournament favourites.

REWIND: Top photos of the week that was

REWIND: Top photos of the week that was

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week in images.

Khashoggi's death was 'a plot gone awry': Trump

Khashoggi's death was 'a plot gone awry': Trump

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Trump said he was "not satisfied" with the response of Riyadh over Khashoggi's death.

Mumbai airport runway reopens after four days

Mumbai airport runway reopens after four days

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

After remaining shut for four days, the main runway of the Mumbai airport was on Monday reopened after a team of engineers towed away a Turkish Airways' Airbus 340 aircraft, which got stuck in the mud when it skidded off the tarmac, airport officials said.

Trump denies covering up for Saudi in Khashoggi case

Trump denies covering up for Saudi in Khashoggi case

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Trump told reporters at the White House that he had asked for the audio that gives a clue of the alleged brutal killing of Khashoggi.

PIX: Messi powers Barcelona to big win; Leicester down West Brom

PIX: Messi powers Barcelona to big win; Leicester down West Brom

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona crushed Getafe 5-2 on Thursday to stay in the hunt for the La Liga title.

Multiple blasts rock Syria, at least 48 killed

Multiple blasts rock Syria, at least 48 killed

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

At least 43 people died in the blasts, and 45 were also wounded in the double bombing outside of Tartus city, which is home to a Russian naval base.

On the ruins of Mosul, Pope says hope more powerful than hatred

On the ruins of Mosul, Pope says hope more powerful than hatred

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Standing amid the rubble left by the now defeated Islamic State terrorists in Iraq, Pope Francis on Sunday said that hope is 'more powerful than hatred and peace more powerful than war'.

'I am bored of this obsession with Tagore and Ray'

'I am bored of this obsession with Tagore and Ray'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'So much so we don't feel the need to create anything, but just bask in that glory.' 'It's time to move on.' 'How much burden can you put on a person or the legacy of the person?'

Can Afghan Warlords Stop the Taliban?

Can Afghan Warlords Stop the Taliban?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Once Mazar-i-Sharif falls, some isolate pockets of resistance may remain, which the Taliban would tackle through political work or coercion, asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Inside the bloody battle of Kobani

Inside the bloody battle of Kobani

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Syrian Kurds have been struggling for weeks against better-armed IS fighters, with US-led air strikes helping the former avoid defeat.

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.

Football PIX: Everton avoid Cup scare

Football PIX: Everton avoid Cup scare

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Everton's Abdoulaye Doucoure scored an extra-time winner as they edged Rotherham United 2-1 in an absorbing FA Cup

Euro 2016: Spain coasts into last 16 with rout of Turkey

Euro 2016: Spain coasts into last 16 with rout of Turkey

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Holders Spain became the first team to score more than two goals in a game at Euro 2016, beating Turkey 3-0 as Andres Iniesta shone again and forward Alvaro Morata answered his critics with two goals. The defending champions also achieved their first objective, which was to avoid a repeat of their dismal first round exit at the last World Cup, as they booked a place in the round of 16 with a game to spare. Spain have won both their games in group D without conceding a goal and Turkey have lost both of theirs without scoring.

Football briefs: Barca sniff title after Atletico lose

Football briefs: Barca sniff title after Atletico lose

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Atletico Madrid slumped to a 3-0 defeat at resurgent Real Sociedad on Thursday which means Barcelona need one more victory to wrap up a 25th Spanish La Liga title while Malaga were relegated after losing 1-0 at Levante.

Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik gets engaged

Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik gets engaged

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

Rio Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik got engaged to fellow wrestler Satyawart Kadian in Rohtak on Sunday.

Want to bury him in Medina: Khashoggi's sons want his body back

"Want to bury him in Medina": Khashoggi's sons want his body back

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Authorities in Turkey are still searching for Khashoggi's remains. Last week, the Turkish chief prosecutor's office said the 60-year-old's body was dismembered after he was strangled, while the Washington Post reported investigators were looking into the theory that the body was dissolved in acid.

Rupee hits new all-time low of 70.32, plunges 43 paise vs USD

Rupee hits new all-time low of 70.32, plunges 43 paise vs USD

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Forex dealers said besides strong demand for the American currency from importers, capital outflows mainly weighed on the domestic currency.

Sonam shows hubby Veere Di Wedding

Sonam shows hubby Veere Di Wedding

Rediff.com31 May 2018

The Kapoor Khandaan cheers Sonam and Rhea.

Ligue 1 PICS: Monaco kick-off new season with draw

Ligue 1 PICS: Monaco kick-off new season with draw

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

The season-openers for champions Paris St Germain and Olympique Lyonnais were postponed after both teams reached the Champions League semi-finals.

Champions League PIX: Ronaldo matches Messi's record

Champions League PIX: Ronaldo matches Messi's record

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Juventus progressed to the Champions League last 16 after a Cristiano Ronaldo goal and a late header from substitute Alvaro Morata gave them a comeback 2-1 home win over Hungarians Ferencvaros on Tuesday.

COVID-19 positive Hamilton to miss Sakhir F1 GP

COVID-19 positive Hamilton to miss Sakhir F1 GP

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Hamilton wrapped up his record-equalling seventh title in Turkey last month and picked up his 11th win of the season in Bahrain on Sunday. Mercedes have already won the constructors' title for an unprecedented seventh year in a row.

ONGC to bid for Iraqi oilfield

ONGC to bid for Iraqi oilfield

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

Russia's Gazprom or Rosneft may also join ONGC Videsh, the overseas arm of the state-run explorer, in Iraq's second post-war bid round on December 11-12, industry sources said.

Sports Shorts: Mourinho opens up about Manchester United job

Sports Shorts: Mourinho opens up about Manchester United job

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Dear Modiji, an Indian's SoS from Turkey

Dear Modiji, an Indian's SoS from Turkey

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'Kindly have us airlifted at the earliest. We are in a very bad situation here.'

Erdogan calls on US to extradite preacher Gulen

Erdogan calls on US to extradite preacher Gulen

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Erdogan has long accused Gulen, a former ally, of trying to overthrow the government.

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.

Champions League: Defending champs Real face PSG, Chelsea to play Barca in last-16

Champions League: Defending champs Real face PSG, Chelsea to play Barca in last-16

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

The draw was made on Monday for the Champions League round of 16.

Soccer Extras: Chelsea's Giroud extends contract; Gyan retires

Soccer Extras: Chelsea's Giroud extends contract; Gyan retires

Rediff.com21 May 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

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.

4 British children detained trying to join Islamic State in Syria

4 British children detained trying to join Islamic State in Syria

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Nine British nationals, including two women and four children, have been detained in Turkey after allegedly trying to enter Syria illegally, amid fears that they may have travelled there to join the dreaded Islamic State militant group.

Massa, Button vie for four wins in a row

Massa, Button vie for four wins in a row

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

Ferrari's Felipe Massa can chalk up his fourth win in a row in Turkey this weekend and stop Formula One leader Jenson Button doing the same. Massa has won the last three Turkish Grand Prix from pole position, while Brawn GP's Button is on a more immediate roll, having won five of six races so far this season and the last three in succession.

Football Briefs: Loew admits mistakes in World Cup debacle

Football Briefs: Loew admits mistakes in World Cup debacle

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field