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Buddh track shines despite teething problems

Buddh track shines despite teething problems

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Teething problems were evident at India's new Buddh International circuit but Formula One's boss declared that he is satisfied.

Kamala Harris surges ahead for Democratic Prez nominee

Kamala Harris surges ahead for Democratic Prez nominee

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

A rising Democratic Party star and vocal critic of President Donald Trump, Harris, if elected, would be the first woman and woman of colour to be the President of the United States.

Ecclestone casts doubt on New Jersey race in 2013

Ecclestone casts doubt on New Jersey race in 2013

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has cast doubt on New Jersey hosting a Grand Prix in June 2013 despite a 10-year agreement announced last year.

First Look: Dileep as Sringaravelan

First Look: Dileep as Sringaravelan

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

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Too many daydreamers in F1: Ecclestone

Too many daydreamers in F1: Ecclestone

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

Formula One has too many daydreamers who need to take off their rose-tinted glasses and tighten their belts by spending less, according to commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

It's go-time for The Indian Grand Prix

It's go-time for The Indian Grand Prix

Rediff.com20 Aug 2011

A day after Formula One head honcho Bernie Ecclestone addressed the press in New Delhi singing praises about the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, circuit developers the Jaypee Group finally made way for the fans.

Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison passes away

Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison passes away

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

The author of 11 novels, she won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1993, having published her first novel, The Bluest Eye, in 1970.

Sahara's problems not affecting Force India F1 team, says Mallya

Sahara's problems not affecting Force India F1 team, says Mallya

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Force India boss Vijay Mallya says his partnership with the Formula 1 team's co-owner Subrata Roy stands strong despite the Sahara Group chief being in jail since March 2014.

Banker fell in love with F1 lifestyle: Ecclestone

Banker fell in love with F1 lifestyle: Ecclestone

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

Gerhard Gribkowsky, an ex-BayernLB banker, is on trial charged with selling Formula One rights in return for a bribe, with the involvement of Ecclestone.

F1 Pit-lane tales: Ecclestone wants more races in America

F1 Pit-lane tales: Ecclestone wants more races in America

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Speaking at last weekend's title deciding US Grand Prix in Austin, the 84-year-old Briton told reporters he hoped to add more American venues to a series that is already set for a record 21 races next year.

Ecclestone denies reports about New York GP

Ecclestone denies reports about New York GP

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

Formula One commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone has dismissed reports from Australia he was visiting New York this week to discuss the possibility of staging a Grand Prix on Staten Island.

F1 body ready for U-turn on Indian Grand Prix

F1 body ready for U-turn on Indian Grand Prix

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

demanded that the inaugural Indian Grand Prix keep its original October 30 date for logistical reasons.

FIA defends decision to go ahead with Bahrain GP

FIA defends decision to go ahead with Bahrain GP

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

International Automobile Federation (FIA) vice president Carlos Gracia has defended his decision to declare Bahrain a safe destination for motor racing following criticism from Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

F1 will have 20 races in 2012 and not 21: Todt

F1 will have 20 races in 2012 and not 21: Todt

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Formula One will have 20 races next year and not the record 21 listed on a calendar published last week, according to International Automobile Federation (FIA) president Jean Todt.

Malaysian Fernandes takes over QPR

Malaysian Fernandes takes over QPR

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

Malaysian entrepreneur Tony Fernandes completed the takeover of Premier League club Queens Park Rangers on Thursday and promised to take the club to new heights in the next few years.

Airtel is title sponsor for Indian F1 GP

Airtel is title sponsor for Indian F1 GP

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

The country's largest telecom operator Bharti airtel joined hands with the Formula One Group Companies to become title sponsor of the Indian leg of the race series, scheduled on October 30. The race in India, which will be the 17th in the Formula One World Championship, will be called the 'Airtel Grand Prix of India', following the telecom major's tie-up with the Formula One Group Companies.

Revealed: Biden's Plans for Desis

Revealed: Biden's Plans for Desis

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'And we said to him, "What will you do for us if we jump in early?"' 'His answer was very simple: "I'm going to have the most diverse cabinet and administration in the history of the US".' '"You can expect that you will have a seat at the table, okay? Number one. So influence if I win".' '"Number two, you should fully expect that we will focus on the issues that you care about: Immigration".'

Bahrain keeps options open on F1 race rescheduling

Bahrain keeps options open on F1 race rescheduling

Rediff.com30 Apr 2011

Bahrain refused to give up hope of rescheduling its postponed Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday with a statement that kept all options open.

India Formula one track will be ready, says chief

India Formula one track will be ready, says chief

Rediff.com6 Aug 2011

India's motor sports chief has dismissed concerns about the readiness of the track for the country's Formula One debut in October but is unhappy about reports the race could be shifted to the stifling heat of April next season.

US Grand Prix in Austin looks doubtful, says Ecclestone

US Grand Prix in Austin looks doubtful, says Ecclestone

Rediff.com12 Nov 2011

Next year's scheduled US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, is looking doubtful, Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Saturday.

Look who showed up at Trump's inauguration

Look who showed up at Trump's inauguration

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

A gaggle of past presidents, prominent Senators, and other famous and eminent personalities gathered at Capitol Hill for the swearing-in ceremony of Donald J Trump as the 45th President of the United States.

Ecclestone has no safety worries for Indian GP

Ecclestone has no safety worries for Indian GP

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has no safety concerns over Sunday's Indian Grand Prix, the first major motorsport event since the tragic deaths of British driver Dan Wheldon and Italy's Marco Simoncelli in separate races.

A wedding proposal, protests and scandal: Democratic Convention begins

A wedding proposal, protests and scandal: Democratic Convention begins

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The Democratic convention to anoint Hillary Clinton as the presidential nominee and make her the first woman flagbearer of any major American political party began on Monday.

Bahrain situation a concern for F1 teams

Bahrain situation a concern for F1 teams

Rediff.com9 Oct 2011

Formula One teams are keeping a wary eye on the situation in Bahrain with the Gulf kingdom due to host a Grand Prix next April after this year's was cancelled due to civil unrest.

Bahrain paid for cancelled race, says Ecclestone

Bahrain paid for cancelled race, says Ecclestone

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

Bahrain has paid the hosting fee for this year's Formula One grand prix even though the race was cancelled, commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone was quoted as saying on Monday.

No Bahrain GP this year, says Ecclestone

No Bahrain GP this year, says Ecclestone

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

The reinstated Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix is likely to be cancelled because of opposition from teams, commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Wednesday.

Why 'centre-left thinking' Varun Gandhi is still with BJP

Why 'centre-left thinking' Varun Gandhi is still with BJP

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Varun Gandhi adds that communists always joke with him and say he is a "communist in the BJP".

Need to generate interest in Indian GP: Ecclestone

Need to generate interest in Indian GP: Ecclestone

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone on Thursday gave a thumbs up to the preparations for the inaugural Indian Grand Prix on October 30 but said that the organisers need to put in extra effort to generate interest for the race in the cricket-crazy nation.

News Corp, Exor studying Formula One consortium

News Corp, Exor studying Formula One consortium

Rediff.com4 May 2011

US media group News Corp and Italian financial holding Exor, which controls Ferrari through carmaker Fiat, are teaming up to explore options on how to run Formula One motor racing.

No Istanbul Grand Prix in 2012: Turkish media

No Istanbul Grand Prix in 2012: Turkish media

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

Istanbul will not host a Formula One Grand Prix in 2012 due to a disagreement between Turkish officials and F1 commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone over payments to stage the race, Turkish media reported on Friday.

Ecclestone turns assault into an advert

Ecclestone turns assault into an advert

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has turned a mugging into advertising by showing off his black eye in a newspaper advert for a Swiss watchmaker.

F1 boss Ecclestone beaten and robbed in London

F1 boss Ecclestone beaten and robbed in London

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone was punched and kicked to the ground by robbers as they grabbed a 200,000 pound haul from him and his Brazilian girlfriend in London.

Biden harboured presidential dreams since childhood

Biden harboured presidential dreams since childhood

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Third time lucky is an apt phrase to describe the remarkable rise of Joe Biden, a veteran in US politics for around five decades, from being one of the youngest senators in history to the oldest American president-to-be.

PIX: How Inter Milan bounced back to stun Parma

PIX: How Inter Milan bounced back to stun Parma

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Third-placed Inter Milan scored twice in the last six minutes through Stefan De Vrij and Alessandro Bastoni to snatch a 2-1 win at Parma in Serie A on Sunday despite a subdued display. The scarcely-deserved victory left Inter eight points behind leaders Juventus and four adrift of second-placed Lazio with 10 games each to play.

Fresh challenges await F1 newcomers

Fresh challenges await F1 newcomers

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone gave a one-word reply when asked how the new season would be for the three teams that made their debuts last year: "Difficult".

F1 boss Ecclestone faces German bribery trial in late April

F1 boss Ecclestone faces German bribery trial in late April

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone will stand trial on bribery charges in Munich, according to a statement from a German court.

Ecclestone hits out at FIA president Todt

Ecclestone hits out at FIA president Todt

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has dismissed the sport's governing body as "a joke" and criticised Jean Todt's actions since taking over from Max Mosley as FIA president.

Ecclestone says would 'hate' to lose Aus GP

Ecclestone says would 'hate' to lose Aus GP

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

Formula One commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone says the Australian Grand Prix is as important to the sport as the iconic Monaco race but he could not force Melbourne to keep it if it was too expensive for the city.

Monaco signs 10-year extension for F1 race

Monaco signs 10-year extension for F1 race

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

Monaco has signed a 10-year contract extension for its Grand Prix only weeks after Formula One's commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone suggested the sport could live without the showcase race.

Ecclestone waives Bahrain GP fees

Ecclestone waives Bahrain GP fees

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has waived rights fees due from Bahrain Grand Prix organisers after the season-opening race was called off because of unrest in the Gulf Kingdom. 'The fee that is normally being paid for the event is not being paid,' Ecclestone told the Daily Telegraph newspaper on Wednesday.