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Justice Mudgal elected head of FIFA Governance Committee

Justice Mudgal elected head of FIFA Governance Committee

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Justice Mukul Mudgal was on Thursday elected as head of FIFA's governance committee at the world football governing body's 67th Congress in Bahrain's capital city of Manama.

AIFF extends support to 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar

AIFF extends support to 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar

Rediff.com11 May 2017

'Indians living in Qatar will play a significant role in making the 2022 World Cup a success'

FIFA boss vows to fight racist 'idiots'

FIFA boss vows to fight racist 'idiots'

Rediff.com9 May 2017

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said he intends to talk with Pescara midfielder Sulley Muntari, the victim of racist abuse in Italian football, and vowed to fight racist 'idiots'.

Bahrain calls off F1 season-opener

Bahrain calls off F1 season-opener

Rediff.com22 Feb 2011

Bahrain Grand Prix organisers called off Formula One's March 13 season-opener on Monday after a week of anti-government protests that left seven dead and hundreds injured.

Force India sets the pace in Bahrain

Force India sets the pace in Bahrain

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Germany's Adrian Sutil stole some of the limelight from Michael Schumacher in Bahrain on Friday by putting Force India on top of the timesheets in first practice for the Formula One season. Sutil lapped the newly extended Bahrain Grand Prix circuit in one minute, 56.583 seconds while seven-times champion Schumacher, making his comeback with Mercedes at the age of 41, was 10th and 1.079 seconds slower.

Chandhok faces tough F1 debut in Bahrain

Chandhok faces tough F1 debut in Bahrain

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Karun Chandhok has no illusions about what awaits him this weekend when India's sole Formula One driver makes his debut barely a week after sealing the deal. His new Spanish-based HRT team, formerly Campos Meta, have not even conducted a shakedown test of the Cosworth-powered car after narrowly winning a race just to get it ready for the Bahrain season-opener.

Now, IAF wants the F-35

Now, IAF wants the F-35

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

In contrast to the bare-bones price of $115 million for each Rafale fighter, the F-35A cost $94.6 million, reports Ajai Shukla.

Formula One: Vandoorne faces Russian GP grid penalty

Formula One: Vandoorne faces Russian GP grid penalty

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Vandoorne qualified 17th at the previous race in Bahrain, 16th in China and 18th in the Australian season-opener, with 20 cars on the grid.

Inside a 30 mn dollar wedding

Inside a 30 mn dollar wedding

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Dubai businessman Adel Sajan and Sana Khan's wedding maybe among the richest weddings in the world.

Spotted: Kapil Dev in Bahrain

Spotted: Kapil Dev in Bahrain

Rediff.com2 Feb 2009

Reader Naveen Behnal sent us this picture from Bahrain.

Do you know why Max Verstappen is apologising to Brazil

Do you know why Max Verstappen is apologising to Brazil

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Max Verstappen apologised to Brazilian Formula One fans on Monday after a comment about Felipe Massa caused offence at the weekend.

This runner won despite stopping to return a rival's water bottle

This runner won despite stopping to return a rival's water bottle

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Geoffrey Kirui and Edna Kiplagat produced a Kenyan sweep at the Boston Marathon, winning the men's and women's races on Monday by conquering the race's hilly final miles to establish their dominance.

Monaco Grand Prix: Button to make one-off F1 return

Monaco Grand Prix: Button to make one-off F1 return

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

Britain's Jenson Button will stand in for Fernando Alonso at next month's Monaco Formula One Grand Prix while the Spaniard competes in the Indianapolis 500 on the same day, McLaren announced on Friday.

Can Rahul unscramble the foreign policy omlette?

Can Rahul unscramble the foreign policy omlette?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

'Alas, the Congress party offers no suggestions as to how to unscramble the omlette it cooked during 2004-2014 on which the Modi government may have since lavishly spread some tomato ketchup,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Olympic marathon champion fails drugs test

Olympic marathon champion fails drugs test

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Jemima Sumgong, who last year became the first Kenyan woman to win Olympic gold in the marathon, has tested positive for the banned blood-booster EPO in an out-of-competition test carried out by the IAAF, the sport's governing body said on Thursday.

India holds out olive branch to Arab League to deepen trade

India holds out olive branch to Arab League to deepen trade

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Why should India buy olives from Europe when it could do so from the world's largest producers?

Boost for India as Istomin ruled out of Davis Cup

Boost for India as Istomin ruled out of Davis Cup

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

Uzbekistan suffered a blow with their top player Denis Istomin ruled out of the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group 1 tie against India due to a foot injury, on Tuesday.

The BJP's Naam Hatao Campaign

The BJP's Naam Hatao Campaign

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

'Modi has become confident enough not only to look forward to a second term in 2019, but also to celebrate the 75th year of India's Independence in 2022.' 'It will be in the fitness of things if the vestiges of the past are swept away and the country is reminded that the 1,200 years of 'slavery' under the Muslims and the British were a bad dream.' 'And what better way to achieve this objective than by rubbing out the names of the invaders?' says Amulya Ganguli.

Indian football round-up: Team re-enters top-100 in FIFA rankings

Indian football round-up: Team re-enters top-100 in FIFA rankings

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

The Indian football team has re-entered the top-100 of the FIFA world rankings and is now placed at 99th at the latest chart released on Thursday.

FIFA reveals proposed slots for 48-team 2026 World Cup

FIFA reveals proposed slots for 48-team 2026 World Cup

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Under the proposal, made by the FIFA Bureau, for the enlarged tournament beginning in 2026, Europe would get 16 direct places, Africa nine, Asia eight, South America six, CONCACAF six and Oceania one, totalling 46 teams.

Uber drivers will now do a 'selfie check' for rider safety

Uber drivers will now do a 'selfie check' for rider safety

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Using Microsoft's Cognitive Services, the selfie is compared to the one corresponding with the account on file. If the two photos do not match, the account is temporarily blocked while Uber looks into the matter.

Petrol bomb raises Bahrain Grand Prix fears

Petrol bomb raises Bahrain Grand Prix fears

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

Safety fears grew ahead of this weekend's Formula One Grand Prix in Bahrain on Thursday after members of the Force India team were caught up in a petrol bomb incident.

What Gulf slowdown! IndiGo, GoAir to expand ops to West Asia

What Gulf slowdown! IndiGo, GoAir to expand ops to West Asia

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Travels to Gulf accounted for 40% of India's international air traffic in 2016.

Bahrain mooted as 2010 F1 season opener

Bahrain mooted as 2010 F1 season opener

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

Bahrain could replace Australia as 2010 Formula One season-opener while Canada may also reappear on the calendar, BMW-Sauber boss Mario Theissen said on Thursday. Australia has hosted the season-opener since 1996, although Bahrain took the slot in 2006 when the Melbourne race was moved back to avoid a clash with the Commonwealth Games in the same city.

Tech Savvy IS chief recruiter in India named global terrorist by US

Tech Savvy IS chief recruiter in India named global terrorist by US

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

This is for the first time that the US has slammed sanctions against an ISIS leader in India.

Stay united, fight terror: Trump to Gulf states

Stay united, fight terror: Trump to Gulf states

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

US President Donald Trump spoke with Saudi Arabia's King Salman amid the Arab world's biggest diplomatic crisis in years over Qatar's alleged support to extremists, reports Lalit K Jha.

Sports Shorts: Hockey India recommends Manpreet Singh for Arjuna

Sports Shorts: Hockey India recommends Manpreet Singh for Arjuna

Rediff.com4 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Australia beat Bahrain to extend unbeaten streak

Australia beat Bahrain to extend unbeaten streak

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Australia maintained their unbeaten record in the final round of Asian World Cup qualifiers with a 2-0 win over Bahrain at the Olympic stadium on Wednesday.

Rosberg back on top in Bahrain

Rosberg back on top in Bahrain

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

Germany's Nico Rosberg, who has yet to transform his practice pace into anything higher than sixth place in a race this season, put Williams on top of the timesheets at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Friday. Rosberg, son of 1982 champion Keke, lapped the Sakhir circuit in a time of one minute 33.339 seconds. The German has now been quickest in seven of the 11 practice sessions this year.

Kubica to use KERS system in Bahrain

Kubica to use KERS system in Bahrain

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

Poland's Robert Kubica, still without a point after three races, hopes to boost his chances in Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix by racing for the first time with the new KERS energy recovery system.

68th Republic Day Parade: The Debutants

68th Republic Day Parade: The Debutants

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

In many ways, the 68th Republic Day parade was unique.

Force India to use interim diffuser in Bahrain GP

Force India to use interim diffuser in Bahrain GP

Rediff.com22 Apr 2009

Force India will introduce a significant aerodynamic upgrade, including an interim diffuser, in Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix, its chairman Vijay Mallya said. After the double-decker diffuser of Brawn, Williams and Toyota were cleared by FIA, Formula One outfits are in a hurry to ape them and Mallya said Force India too would have an interim diffuser in Bahrain.

Sweden stopped Bofors probe to save Rajiv from embarrassment: CIA files

Sweden stopped Bofors probe to save Rajiv from embarrassment: CIA files

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

'Sweden claimed inability to track the payments through Swiss bank accounts after making a half-hearted request for Swiss assistance,' it said.

Ecclestone exits F1, Liberty completes takeover

Ecclestone exits F1, Liberty completes takeover

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Bernie Ecclestone's 40-year reign as Formula One's commercial supremo ended on Monday with the sport's new owners Liberty Media replacing the 86-year-old Briton with American Chase Carey.

Travel: The magic of Muharraq

Travel: The magic of Muharraq

Rediff.com27 May 2018

One warm sunny day, Abhilasha Ojha stumbles upon the soul of Bahrain.

Pakistan's ex-army chief to head Saudi-led military coalition

Pakistan's ex-army chief to head Saudi-led military coalition

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

The Saudi-led coalition is also engaged in a military operation in Yemen since March 2015 when Houthis drove out the government led by President Abdu Rabbu Mansour Hadi, who is believed to be in exile in Saudi Arabia.

Vettel takes pole at Russian GP

Vettel takes pole at Russian GP

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

The pole, Vettel's 47th, ended a run of 18 in a row for world champions Mercedes who had Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton right behind the two red cars in third and fourth places.

F1: Vettel leads the red revival to Russia

F1: Vettel leads the red revival to Russia

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

The four times world champion is enjoying his best start to a season since he was at Red Bull in 2011, leading Lewis Hamilton by seven points after two wins and a second place from the first three races.

Indian group plans Bahrain-based bourse

Indian group plans Bahrain-based bourse

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

The Gulf region is set to gain another financial exchange after Financial Technologies, an Indian trading technology company, announced its plans on Wednesday, to set up an operation in Bahrain next year.

Pune: 200 Bahrain students face expulsion

Pune: 200 Bahrain students face expulsion

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

Over 200 students from Bahrain face expulsion from the University of Pune for allegedly overstaying their visas.