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Chandhok 19th in GP2 first race

Chandhok 19th in GP2 first race

Rediff.com13 Sep 2009

F1 aspirant Karun Chandhok finished a lowly 19th in the feature race of the GP2 Main Series, thus failing to buttress his case for a seat with the Force India Formula One team.

Banks eye insurance sector

Banks eye insurance sector

Rediff.com2 Feb 2008

This year, at least eight public sector banks are set to scrap their existing Bancassurance tie-ups with insurers. They are: Bank of India, Union Bank, Karnataka Bank, Allahabad Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Bank of Maharashtra and Federal Bank.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners revealed

Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners revealed

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Have a look at these photos taken from the incredible world we live in. These are the winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition 2020.

Bacardi India gets into charity act

Bacardi India gets into charity act

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

Bacardi embraces art and NGO to bring dignity to the elderly.

AIADMK cautions Karunanidhi to check facts first

AIADMK cautions Karunanidhi to check facts first

Rediff.com5 Apr 2006

Karunanidhi had questioned a scheme of the AIADMK.

A phone call turned him into UP blasts kingpin

A phone call turned him into UP blasts kingpin

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

This is the saga of Altaf Ansari alias Raju, who was picked up in a joint operation of UP and West Bengal Police on December 29 last year and released subsequently on January 14 for want of evidence.

Dalmiya: Administrator par-excellence

Dalmiya: Administrator par-excellence

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

Every office he adorned in his chequered career as cricket administrator was left in the pink of financial health after his departure.

12 Films When The Lovers Eloped

12 Films When The Lovers Eloped

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

A fun excerpt from Diptakirti Chaudhuri's Bollygeek: The Crazy Trivia Guide to Bollywood.

OVL plans $300 mn bid for Caspian Energy Group

OVL plans $300 mn bid for Caspian Energy Group

Rediff.com22 May 2007

ONGC Videsh Ltd, overseas arm of state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, is likely to bid over $300 million to buy Caspian Energy Group LLP's interest in an Azerbaijan oil field.

Sharapova dazzles, Hewitt strolls through

Sharapova dazzles, Hewitt strolls through

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

The most notable upset of the day had ninth seed Daniela Hantuchova sent packing by Julia Vakulenko 6-4, 3-6, 6-1.

ONGC to bid for Azerbaijan refinery

ONGC to bid for Azerbaijan refinery

Rediff.com23 May 2007

ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas arm of state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), is getting ready to bid for an oil field in Azerbaijan.

Jeev finishes disappointing 22nd

Jeev finishes disappointing 22nd

Rediff.com28 Jan 2007

South Africa's Retief Goosen clinched the Qatar Masters golf tournament on Sunday.

Wildlife photographer of the year -- people's choice

Wildlife photographer of the year -- people's choice

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

A coconut octopus, a burning forest, a rare rhino's last moments and a pair of sleeping squirrels all feature in the shortlist for the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020 People's Choice Award. This year's competition attracted more than 50,000 entries from professionals and amateurs across the world. Voting for the The People's Choice Award is open until 2 pm February 2.

Is Modi going the Manmohan way?

Is Modi going the Manmohan way?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

'The Modi government, like the Singh one, has run into what is called a perfect storm, where everything that can go wrong does so at the same time,' points out T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Why Franklin-type fiascos will keep happening

Why Franklin-type fiascos will keep happening

Rediff.com5 May 2020

'MFs acted as reckless lenders and not as prudent investors.' 'Clearly, how debt funds are being run is a systemic issue,' warns Debashis Basu.

Buzz: Bangladesh expect India players in BPL

Buzz: Bangladesh expect India players in BPL

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Match-fixing scandals and payment delay of some foreign players have shattered the image of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) which was launched in 2011, forcing the country's cricket board to take control of the event and rename it the 'Bangabandhu BPL'.

Boon for customers, not for banks

Boon for customers, not for banks

Rediff.com1 Sep 2005

Real time gross settlement has turned out to be a bane for banks as they are losing interest in remittances business and their golden goose -- float money -- is being killed.

You must watch these AMAZING movies!

You must watch these AMAZING movies!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Aseem Chhabra picks 10 fascinating films he watched in Macao -- a blend of Asian, independent, Hollywood projects and even a 66-years-old classic Japanese film that still stands the test of time.

Not enough priests? Leave it to India

Not enough priests? Leave it to India

Rediff.com21 Jun 2004

Whoever said only information technology is the golden goose for India? Wrong, for religious process outsourcing could certainly be the next big thing.

Reese Witherspoon: 'Run away from men who can't handle your ambition'

Reese Witherspoon: 'Run away from men who can't handle your ambition'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

The Emmy, Oscar and Golden Globe winner speaks truth to power.

Daredevils fired up by coach Ponting's goosebump-inducing speech

Daredevils fired up by coach Ponting's goosebump-inducing speech

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Ricking Ponting's 'go for the kill' approach can help Delhi Daredevils immensely in their quest for a maiden IPL trophy.

It's India's right to have permanent seat in UN Security Council: Modi

It's India's right to have permanent seat in UN Security Council: Modi

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Addressing Indian citizens at community reception in France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India has the right to demand permanent seat in UN Security Council.

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

On planes, on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, Zee5, Hulu, MUBI, Kanopy, film festivals... Aseem Chhabra tell us how he watched 309 films in 365 days.

Modi in China: To the 14th Century and back

Modi in China: To the 14th Century and back

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited the Xi'an City Wall which is the oldest and the largest surviving wall of its kind in China and was given a traditional Tang dynasty welcome at the historic site.

'Vested interests want private players in space'

'Vested interests want private players in space'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'ISRO facilities are very expensive and any damage caused by these start-ups can create havoc to our space programme.'

Joji: The Mundane Disarranged by a Heart of Darkness

Joji: The Mundane Disarranged by a Heart of Darkness

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

With Joji, Dileesh Pothan has found a way, once more, to use everything he has learnt to further push the boundaries of his art, observes Sreehari Nair.

A Most Unusual Politician

A Most Unusual Politician

Rediff.com13 Jan 2004

'The Chinese have no war experience'

'The Chinese have no war experience'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

'We are facing the most critical military situation with China in the last 50 years.'

Tax, spend and be doomed: A lesson from France

Tax, spend and be doomed: A lesson from France

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

GST will make it easier for governments to spend more, says T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

Mallya asks Indian authorities to interview him in London

Mallya asks Indian authorities to interview him in London

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

"I just have to ride out the storm," Vijay Mallya said.

How govt can save the ravishing hills of Kumaon

How govt can save the ravishing hills of Kumaon

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Uttarakhand's Kumaon hills are setting new standards in dirt and poor solid waste management, sys Anjuli Bhargava.

What is Veganuary, the movement that chef Jamie Oliver endorses?

What is Veganuary, the movement that chef Jamie Oliver endorses?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The celebrity chef has been inspiring people to go vegan.

'Kiki' Mladenovic feeds off home crowd to advance in Paris

'Kiki' Mladenovic feeds off home crowd to advance in Paris

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Kristina Mladenovic took her love affair with Roland Garros to a new level on Friday.

Bohemian Rhapsody Review: Mercury Rising!

Bohemian Rhapsody Review: Mercury Rising!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Bohemian Rhapsody's crowd-pleasing nostalgia cheers Freddie Mercury's exhilarating sound and infectious power play with such all-out gusto, you WILL break free all over again, says Sukanya Verma.

ITC chairman questions NGO funding

ITC chairman questions NGO funding

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Deveshwar wondered whether the countries FUNDING the anti-smoking NGOs had pictorial warnings.

The Dream Girl Review

The Dream Girl Review

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

You'll come out laughing till your sides hurt, promises Sukanya Verma.

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

A round-up of our favourite photographs from the week gone by.

Djokovic. Novak Djokovic. Licensed to thrill

Djokovic. Novak Djokovic. Licensed to thrill

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

'007, Why not? Maybe this is the year. Seven in 17. I'm not a numerologist but it sounds good'