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Indian found hanging in Bahrain

Indian found hanging in Bahrain

Rediff.com25 May 2007

He had just returned from a two-month vacation to his home where he attended his sister's wedding

Bahrain to give visa on arrival to Indians

Bahrain to give visa on arrival to Indians

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

Initially the visa will be offered for two weeks, an official said. Currently, nationals of 35 countries are granted visas on arrival at entry points, including Bahrain International Airport and King Fahad Causeway. The visitors should carry a valid passport and a return ticket and provide either hotel reservation details or family contacts in Bahrain for visas on arrival.

Can Bengaluru FC script Indian football history?

Can Bengaluru FC script Indian football history?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Bengaluru FC captain Sunil Chhetri feels that his club making it to the summit clash of the AFC Cup heralds a beginning in the revival of Indian football. Bengaluru take on Iraq's Al Quwa Al Jawiya in Saturday's final at the Qatar SC Stadium in Doha. "Bengaluru reaching the AFC Cup final in the host country of the 2022 World Cup, and hopefully winning it, has signaled the beginning of the revival of Indian football as an Asian power," said Chhetri who is also the India captain.

Sports Shorts: Sameer, Gurusaidutt to meet in Hyderabad Open semis

Sports Shorts: Sameer, Gurusaidutt to meet in Hyderabad Open semis

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Top seed Sameer, who won the Swiss Open earlier this year, had to dig deep into his reservoir to outwit compatriot Pratul Joshi 16-21, 26-24, 21-7 in 55 minutes. In another quarter-final, Gurusaidutt, a former Commonwealth Games bronze medallist, recovered from a game down to beat Malaysia's Lim Chi Wing 13-21, 22-20, 21-11 in 59 minutes.

Gulf Air launches Bahrain-Hyderabad flight

Gulf Air launches Bahrain-Hyderabad flight

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

Jointly addressing mediapersons Hyderabad, Capt Christopher, Vice-president Flight Operations, Richard Hrische, Regional General Manager, Asia and Rajeev Nambiar, General Manager, India said that Airlines Network Streteches from Europe to Asia and Hyderabad is the eighth destination in India. The daily non-stop service between Bahrain and Hyderabad will be served by an Air Bus A 320-200 with Buisness and Economic class providing two-way connectivity.

Renault rookie crashes in Bahrain

Renault rookie crashes in Bahrain

Rediff.com27 Feb 2007

Renault rookie Heikki Kovalainen escaped unhurt from a 200kph crash in Formula One testing in Bahrain.

Sensex, Nifty end at fresh highs for 2nd straight session

Sensex, Nifty end at fresh highs for 2nd straight session

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

TCS, Bajaj Auto, Adani Ports and Cipla were the top gainers on BSE Sensex while Coal India, GAIL, Dr Reddy's and Infosys lost the most on the index.

Football Briefs: Former CSKA Sofia winger Nelson joins Chennaiyin FC

Football Briefs: Former CSKA Sofia winger Nelson joins Chennaiyin FC

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

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

Kalyan Jewellers aims to strike gold abroad

Kalyan Jewellers aims to strike gold abroad

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Kalyan Jewellers is eyeing overseas expansion by catering to India-like markets and the diaspora

Chinese Taipei Grand Prix: Sourabh storms into final

Chinese Taipei Grand Prix: Sourabh storms into final

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

Indian shuttler Sourabh Varma stormed into his third successive summit clash after notching up a straight-game victory over local favourite and top seed Hsu Jen Hao in the men's singles semifinals of the Chinese Taipei Grand Prix badminton tournament, in Taipei City, on Saturday.

La Liga takes legal action over threats to Zozulya

La Liga takes legal action over threats to Zozulya

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

La Liga has taken legal action against 10 people who allegedly threatened Ukraine international Roman Zozulya following his move to Rayo Vallecano last week, the Spanish league said in a statement on Thursday.

Spotted: Azhar at the Bahrain Grand Prix

Spotted: Azhar at the Bahrain Grand Prix

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

Reader Lilly Ahluwalia sent us this picture from Bahrain.

Massa leads Ferrari one-two in Bahrain

Massa leads Ferrari one-two in Bahrain

Rediff.com6 Apr 2008

Brazilian Felipe Massa led Ferrari to a one-two victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday with team mate Kimi Raikkonen seizing the championship lead from McLaren's Lewis Hamilton. Massa's sixth career win brought him his first points of the Formula One season and came at the same Sakhir desert circuit where he fired up his title challenge last year with a pole-to-flag victory.

Fisi to start 18th in Bahrain, Sutil 20th

Fisi to start 18th in Bahrain, Sutil 20th

Rediff.com5 Apr 2008

His last-gap effort notwithstanding, Giancarlo Fisichella could not make the cut for the second qualifying session and the Force India driver will start 18th on the grid for Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix, with his German team-mate Adrian Sutil a row further back at 20th.

Force India assure better show in Bahrain

Force India assure better show in Bahrain

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

Force India drivers Giancarlo Fisichella and Adrian Sutil are confident of a better finish at Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix.

McLaren demoted in Bahrain pit lane

McLaren demoted in Bahrain pit lane

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

McLaren have been placed at the slow end of the pitlane since they were stripped of all their points in 2007 due to a spying controversy.

Sloppy Japan shocked by Bahrain

Sloppy Japan shocked by Bahrain

Rediff.com27 Mar 2008

Japan coach Takeshi Okada tore into his side after their shock 1-0 World Cup qualifying defeat by Bahrain, describing the loss as a ''nightmare scenario.'' Ala'a Hubail's 77th-minute header gave Bahrain an upset victory in yesterday's game in Manama, sending the home side top of Group Two and leaving Japan three points off the pace.

Controversial godman Chandraswami dies

Controversial godman Chandraswami dies

Rediff.com23 May 2017

He was seen as one of former PM Rao's trusted aides and advisers.

Indian donates kidney to Bahrain man

Indian donates kidney to Bahrain man

Rediff.com26 Nov 2006

Suresh had been hospitalised after meeting with an accident at his workplace. He was finally taken off the ventilator on Saturday after being declared dead.

India, Bahrain to sign MoU on labour cooperation

India, Bahrain to sign MoU on labour cooperation

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

During an Abu Dhabi meeting on labour export in January, Bahrain Labour Minister Majeed Al Alawi had met Indian Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vyalar Ravi, who had called on Bahrain to sign the MoU as other Gulf nations, including the UAE, had inked similar agreements. India was this month forced to put on hold a proposed measure which disallowed its unskilled workers to leave for Bahrain unless they had contracts from employers.

Button wins in Bahrain

Button wins in Bahrain

Rediff.com27 Apr 2009

Jenson Button won the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday for the Formula One championship leader's third victory in four races this season.

F1 calendar leaves doubts over Germany, Canada and Brazil

F1 calendar leaves doubts over Germany, Canada and Brazil

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

The German, Canadian and Brazilian grands prix were listed as subject to confirmation on a record-equalling 21-race provisional calendar for 2017 published by Formula One's governing body on Wednesday.

Qatar to build Bedouin camp for 2022 World Cup fans

Qatar to build Bedouin camp for 2022 World Cup fans

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Qatar is to construct a special Bedouin-style desert camp to house thousands of fans during the 2022 World Cup as the Gulf state looks to broaden accommodation for the tournament beyond the limited number of apartments and hotels. A fan village among the sand dunes close to the Saudi border will house up to 2,000 visitors in Arabian tents, allowing them to experience the desert from close quarters, Qatar's World Cup organising committee said in a statement on Tuesday. "We will allow visitors from outside the country to enjoy Qatar and their football experience in an entirely new way," said the committee's Abdulaziz al-Mawlawi.

Bahrain strike may be called off today

Bahrain strike may be called off today

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

Over 2,000 workers, including 1,400 Indians, who went on strike five days ago in Bahrain said they have reached a verbal agreement with company representatives for a hike in their salary, paving the way for work to resume at the country's largest development project.

Bahrain: Indian stabbed to death

Bahrain: Indian stabbed to death

Rediff.com4 Oct 2006

The attacker, also an Indian, is on the run.

India, Bahrain telcos form JV

India, Bahrain telcos form JV

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

India and Bahrain firms have formed a JV to provide solutions for telecom infrastructure.

How MbS' gamble could affect the world

How MbS' gamble could affect the world

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

'The stage is set for increasing tensions in a highly volatile region as crucial as ever from a geopolitical standpoint,' predicts Claude Smadja.

I dared to dream and worked hard: Deepa Malik

I dared to dream and worked hard: Deepa Malik

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The first Indian woman to clinch a Paralympic medal, a thrilled Deepa Malik says her F-53 shot put silver is a result of being daring enough to dream. Deepa's best throw of 4.61m from her six attempts was enough to clinch the silver medal. "I dared to dream and I have determination to work hard and the passion and perseverance to follow that dream. Women often lose that and I have ensured that my family is not neglected, my children are doing well too," Deepa said.

Deepa Malik first woman to win Paralympics medal with shot put silver

Deepa Malik first woman to win Paralympics medal with shot put silver

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

India's Deepa Malik created history by becoming the first-ever woman from the country to win a medal at the Paralympics when she bagged a silver in the shotput F-53 event in Rio de Janeiro on Monday.

Bodies of Bahrain fire victims reach Chennai

Bodies of Bahrain fire victims reach Chennai

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

The bodies of 16 Indians, who had perished in the July 30 fire accident at Manama in Bahrain, reached Chennai on Wednesday in a Gulf Air flight.

World Championships PHOTOS : 'Pinch me!' demands hurdles champ Warholm in disbelief

World Championships PHOTOS : 'Pinch me!' demands hurdles champ Warholm in disbelief

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

A round-up of all the results from the 16th World Athletic Championships in London

Bahrain to hike labour permit fees

Bahrain to hike labour permit fees

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

In a move that could impact the huge expatriate community in Bahrain as well as the businesses, the government has decided to charge a levy of 200 Bahraini dinars every two years for work permits.

India at World C'ships: Nirmala finishes among the bottom in 400m semis

India at World C'ships: Nirmala finishes among the bottom in 400m semis

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Nirmala Sheoran produced a forgettable performance in the women's 400m semi-finals to finish among the bottom trio as India's disappointing show in the World Athletics Championships continued on the fourth day on Monday.

Sports Shorts: Kenya's Chepkoech smashes women's steeplechase world record

Sports Shorts: Kenya's Chepkoech smashes women's steeplechase world record

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

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

ICICI Bank gets full license in Bahrain

ICICI Bank gets full license in Bahrain

Rediff.com26 Sep 2007

Three years after launching its operations in Bahrain, ICICI bank has been granted a full commercial branch license and plans to expand

I could have bettered my timing, says Lalita Babar

I could have bettered my timing, says Lalita Babar

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Lalita Babar feels she could have bettered her timing after the long distance Indian runner capped her fairy-tale journey in the Rio Olympics with a top-10 finish in the 3000m steeplechase final on Monday. "I'm satisfied with the finish but not with the timing. Overall, I'm happy with a top-10 finish but could have bettered my timing. The target was to go below nine minutes 15 seconds," Lalita said after her event.

Lalita Babar 10th in Steeplechase; Maheswary, Nanda flop

Lalita Babar 10th in Steeplechase; Maheswary, Nanda flop

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Lalita Babar failed to reproduce her fine showing in the qualification round and finished 10th in the women's 3000m Steeplechase final as Indians continued to disappoint in track and field at the Rio Olympics on Monday. Babar clocked 9:22.74 seconds, nearly three seconds outside her National record of 9:19.76s, set in the qualification round on Saturday.

Jaisha, Kavita finish way behind in women's marathon

Jaisha, Kavita finish way behind in women's marathon

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

O P Jaisha and Kavita Raut, India's best distance runners and medallists at the Asian Games in the past, found themselves out of depth in the women's marathon at the Rio Olympics and finished way behind in the 150-plus field on Sunday.

Swimming: Gulf women aiming to break down barriers

Swimming: Gulf women aiming to break down barriers

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Nada Albedwawi dreams of one day swimming on a relay team but she knows that can only happen if enough other Emirati women take the plunge. In a socially conservative region, where women's competitive sport faces significant cultural obstacles, the only female swimmer competing for the United Arab Emirates at the Rio Olympics remained undaunted on Friday. "My main goal is to break down these barriers, these gender barriers, and pave the way for other female swimmers," said Albedwawi after her 50m freestyle heat. "Especially in our country, people are reluctant to start something new.

Abandoned Indian boy in Bahrain finds home

Abandoned Indian boy in Bahrain finds home

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

Raja was abandoned by his Sri Lankan mother when he was two and left to fend for himself when his Indian father was deported last August.