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Qatar would not oppose winter World Cup, official says

Qatar would not oppose winter World Cup, official says

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

Qatar would obey a FIFA order to host a winter World Cup but no discussions have taken place on switching the 2022 soccer tournament from the summer, a top bid official said on Monday.

Former Chelsea winger Hazard retires at 32

Former Chelsea winger Hazard retires at 32

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Hazard joined Chelsea from Lille in 2012 and won the Europa League in 2013 and 2019 with the London club. He also won the Premier League title in 2015 and in 2017 as well as the League Cup and the FA Cup.

FIFA World Cup: 'Qatar's migrant labourers treated like cattle'

FIFA World Cup: 'Qatar's migrant labourers treated like cattle'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Qatar's construction industry is rife with abuse of migrant workers who are "treated like cattle" and live in squalid accommodation exposed to overflowing sewage, Amnesty International said in a report on Sunday.

Qatar seeks investment in IT, pharma sectors

Qatar seeks investment in IT, pharma sectors

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

Oil and cash rich Qatar is scouting for strategic partners and investments in India's healthcare, pharmaceuticals and IT sectors, said Hussain Al- Abdullah, deputy general secretary, supreme council for economic and investment affairs of Qatar.

FIFA World Cup: When is the opening ceremony, who is performing?

FIFA World Cup: When is the opening ceremony, who is performing?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Here's what you need to know about the opening ceremony of the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 World Cup in Qatar

Murray beaten by Mayer in Qatar

Murray beaten by Mayer in Qatar

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray lost 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 to German Florian Mayer in the Qatar Open second round on Wednesday, his second competitive match since returning from a back injury.

Iran foreign minister offers 'full support' to Hamas

Iran foreign minister offers 'full support' to Hamas

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on Saturday night in Qatar and agreed to cooperate for 'fully achieving' the goals of Hamas and the Palestinian people the Jerusalem Post reported.

Everyone leaving Congress, only...:Modi

Everyone leaving Congress, only...:Modi

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'This is what happens to a party when it gets trapped in the vicious circle of nepotism and dynastic politics'

Modi to visit Qatar in June, first visit by Indian PM in 8 years

Modi to visit Qatar in June, first visit by Indian PM in 8 years

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The then prime minister Manmohan Singh had visited Doha in 2008.

Essar plans steel plant in Qatar

Essar plans steel plant in Qatar

Rediff.com6 Apr 2005

Tata Motors launches 3 trucks of Prima range in Qatar

Tata Motors launches 3 trucks of Prima range in Qatar

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Tata Motors is India's largest automobile company, with consolidated revenues of Rs 1,65,654 crore (Rs 1.65 trillion)

Qatar to hike LNG supply to India

Qatar to hike LNG supply to India

Rediff.com16 Apr 2005

Dabhol: Indonesia, Qatar may supply gas

Dabhol: Indonesia, Qatar may supply gas

Rediff.com6 May 2005

India may source liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Indonesia and Qatar for restarting the $2.9 billion Dabhol power plant.

2022 World Cup: Was corruption involved in making Qatar hosts?

2022 World Cup: Was corruption involved in making Qatar hosts?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

Despite widespread speculation that FIFA will vote to switch the dates of the 2022 World Cup on Friday, soccer's world governing body will probably delay making a decision and instead set up a task force to analyse the huge implications of moving the tournament from the searing heat of the Middle East summer.

Football: India lose to Syria; crash out of Asian Cup

Football: India lose to Syria; crash out of Asian Cup

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

India lost all their three matches and without scoring any goal in the Asian Cup.

Qatar not in talks to buy Man United - source

Qatar not in talks to buy Man United - source

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

Qatar Holding, the investment arm of the Gulf Arab state's sovereign wealth fund, has not held discussions to buy Manchester United football club, a source close to Qatar Holding said on Wednesday.

AFC U-19 Championship Qualifier: Qatar beat India 2-0

AFC U-19 Championship Qualifier: Qatar beat India 2-0

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

India began their AFC U-19 Championship qualifying campaign on a disappointing note as they lost 0-2 in their opening group match against Qatar in Doha.

India targets qualification for 2022 football World Cup in Qatar

India targets qualification for 2022 football World Cup in Qatar

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

All India Football Federation president Praful Patel said India must ensure that 'right steps' are taken as it targets qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Football: Paul to lead India in Qatar friendly

Football: Paul to lead India in Qatar friendly

Rediff.com16 Jul 2011

Goalkeeper Subrata Paul who has been a hero in many of India's memorable triumphs of late was rewarded with captaincy for their international friendly against Qatar to be played in Doha on Sunday.

Why These Fishermen Escaped From Kuwait

Why These Fishermen Escaped From Kuwait

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

'They often complained about the ill-treatment by their employer in Kuwait. They were not taken to a doctor also when they fell ill.'

Formula One trials AI to tackle track limits breaches

Formula One trials AI to tackle track limits breaches

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The July 2 Austrian Grand Prix was a high water mark for the sport with just four people having to process an avalanche of some 1,200 potential violations.

Indian spikers go down to Qatar

Indian spikers go down to Qatar

Rediff.com8 Sep 2004

Spotted: Rafael Nadal during the Qatar Open

Spotted: Rafael Nadal during the Qatar Open

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Reader Atul Deshpande sent us this picture from Doha.

All About FIFA World Cup 2022

All About FIFA World Cup 2022

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

World Cup 2022: start date, schedule, teams, venues and final

Fans see double standards in FIFA political sympathies

Fans see double standards in FIFA political sympathies

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The first World Cup in the Middle East has been anything but insulated from the troubles of the volatile region, set against a backdrop of anti-government protests in Iran and an upsurge in Israeli-Palestinian violence.

Injured Anwar Ali misses cut in Asian Cup probables

Injured Anwar Ali misses cut in Asian Cup probables

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Granada and Bilbao complete match suspended after supporter's death

Indian wins $1 million in Qatar Duty Free raffle

Indian wins $1 million in Qatar Duty Free raffle

Rediff.com2 Jan 2008

Varkey Thomas, from India, has won $1million in the second Qatar Duty Free raffle. Qatar Duty Free is a subsidiary of Qatar Airways.

Bharti Airtel to sell 5% stake to Qatar Foundation

Bharti Airtel to sell 5% stake to Qatar Foundation

Rediff.com3 May 2013

The company said in a statement that 'it has entered into a binding agreement with Qatar Foundation Endowment, under which Bharti will issue 199,870,006 of its new shares to QFE representing a shareholding of 5 per cent in the Company, post issuance of the new shares."

New India to enter NZ, Qatar

New India to enter NZ, Qatar

Rediff.com28 Sep 2004

New India Assurance plans to open offices in New Zealand and Qatar to expand operations, and is aiming at over Rs 5,470 crore business this fiscal.

Stoner completes Qatar hat-trick

Stoner completes Qatar hat-trick

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

Australian Casey Stoner ran away with the delayed MotoGP season-opener from pole position on Monday to complete a hat-trick of wins at Qatar's Losail International Circuit. Racing in warm dry conditions after Sunday's start was postponed due to heavy rainfall at the desert track, the 23-year-old Ducati rider beat world champion Valentino Rossi into second place. Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo was third.

Vaishali beats former World chess champ Muzychuk

Vaishali beats former World chess champ Muzychuk

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

India's R Vaishali crashed through the defenses of former World champion Mariya Muzychuk of Ukraine to move to 3.5 points after the fourth round of FIDE women's Grand Swiss, a part of the World Chess Championship cycle.

Russia's Pavlyuchenko salvages 1-1 draw in Qatar

Russia's Pavlyuchenko salvages 1-1 draw in Qatar

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

Roman Pavlyuchenko scored his first international goal in nearly 19 months to salvage a 1-1 draw for Russia against Qatar in a friendly on Tuesday.

Reliance, GAIL plan petrochem unit in Qatar

Reliance, GAIL plan petrochem unit in Qatar

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

Reliance Industries, India's most alued company, and state-run GAIL India will next week mount pitch with Qatar for jointly setting up a $.3 billion mega petrochemical plant in the gas rich nation.

MotoGP veteran Rossi wins Qatar season-opener

MotoGP veteran Rossi wins Qatar season-opener

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

MotoGP great Valentino Rossi rolled back the years to win the Qatar season-opener for Yamaha on Sunday with Italian riders sweeping the podium places after a thrilling duel under the Losail floodlights in Doha.

FIFA Drops Schedule for 2026 WC: See Who Plays Where

FIFA Drops Schedule for 2026 WC: See Who Plays Where

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

New Jersey awarded 2026 World Cup final, Mexico gets opener

Human labour triumphed over machinery: Global media hail tunnel rescue

Human labour triumphed over machinery: Global media hail tunnel rescue

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

As rescuers in India on Tuesday successfully pulled out all 41 construction workers trapped in a collapsed mountain tunnel in Uttarakhand after 16 days, the global media hailed the rescue operation and provided live coverage of the dramatic development.

Modi seeks Qatar's aid in rescuing 39 Indians held hostage by IS

Modi seeks Qatar's aid in rescuing 39 Indians held hostage by IS

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

The 39 are being held hostage by Islamic militant outfit Islamic State.

Mancini quits as Italy's football coach

Mancini quits as Italy's football coach

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Roberto Mancini has resigned as head coach of the Italian national team.

Asian Games: Indian squash teams continue winning run

Asian Games: Indian squash teams continue winning run

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Having won the gold way back in 2014, the team is targeting the top of the podium.

Sunil Chhetri's emotional journey: From football star to doting dad

Sunil Chhetri's emotional journey: From football star to doting dad

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Chhetri and his wife Sonam Bhattacharya were blessed with their son Dhruv in August. Chhetri said that has changed his perspective on life.