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PIX: Perez goes from last to first in astonishing Sakhir GP

PIX: Perez goes from last to first in astonishing Sakhir GP

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Perez, who vaulted to fourth in the overall standings after Sunday's race, is the first Mexican driver to win a race since Pedro Rodriguez took victory in the 1970 Belgian Grand Prix.

Cotterell salutes 'true patriot' Dhoni

Cotterell salutes 'true patriot' Dhoni

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Cotterell, who became popular during the ICC ODI World Cup in the United Kingdom for his trademark celebrations, tweeted a series of messages and also shared a video on Dhoni to praise the veteran stumper.

PIX: IAF air show is back in Srinagar after 14 years

PIX: IAF air show is back in Srinagar after 14 years

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

IAF conducts the air show, Srinagar and the government is part of the ongoing 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations

Dhoni pulls out of Windies tour, takes two-month break

Dhoni pulls out of Windies tour, takes two-month break

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni made himself "unavailable" for the tour of West Indies but ruled out immediate retirement a day before the selectors meet in Mumbai to pick the squads for the upcoming away series.

'Galwan hurt the Chinese'

'Galwan hurt the Chinese'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'We would have faced many more Galwans had Indian troops not reacted and retaliated the way they did.'

Abhinandan reveals he was subjected to mental harassment in Pakistan

Abhinandan reveals he was subjected to mental harassment in Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

The IAF pilot revealed that he was not physically tortured by Pakistan military authorities.

Professional gamers are in a tough zone after PUBG ban

Professional gamers are in a tough zone after PUBG ban

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

While some gamers are looking at alternatives like Call of Duty, most believe these might not become the craze among users like PUBG was.

Premier League to push players for 30% wage cut, restart date on hold

Premier League to push players for 30% wage cut, restart date on hold

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The Premier League has said its clubs will consult with their players over a proposed 30% reduction in wages and the suspended season would only resume when it was "safe and appropriate". While there has been speculation about a reduced season or even abandoning this campaign, the league said it remained their aim to complete all remaining domestic league and cup matches.

'Babu, don't worry. The Army has come'

'Babu, don't worry. The Army has come'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Babu R was trapped in a mountain gorge without food or water for two days till the Indian Army rescued him in a daring mission.

Modi And The Arrogance Of Not Learning

Modi And The Arrogance Of Not Learning

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The Modi government's defeat on farm laws underlines the perils of governing an entire continent-sized, diverse and federal nation like the chief minister of a state, observes Shekhar Gupta.

'We have to outsmart the Chinese'

'We have to outsmart the Chinese'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'It is a game of patience. We have to stand firm and tire them out, which we are doing.'

'I trust Rahul Gandhi and he is great'

'I trust Rahul Gandhi and he is great'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

'The culture of the BJP has changed and the party too has changed with this new culture. 'The BJP is having bad political management, bad man management, personal management and inter-personal relationships.' 'Therefore, people like me are not in the BJP.'

PIX: Bollywood gals with the MOST GORGEOUS hair

PIX: Bollywood gals with the MOST GORGEOUS hair

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Deepika Padukone has been making appearances in the newest Parachute hair oil ads. We take a look at gals with great hair.

With no Dhoni in Test matches, will India use jersey No 7?

With no Dhoni in Test matches, will India use jersey No 7?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Most of the Indian players will opt for their limited-overs jersey numbers.

At home and booooooored? 10 NO RISK choices!

At home and booooooored? 10 NO RISK choices!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Whadya gonna do? Some options for you, folks!

India Inc frustrated over govt's failure to revive economy

India Inc frustrated over govt's failure to revive economy

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Corporate leaders say economy going through troubled phase which is raising concern among global investors about investing in India.

IAF's MiG-27 jet crashes in Jodhpur, pilot ejects safely

IAF's MiG-27 jet crashes in Jodhpur, pilot ejects safely

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Deputy Commissioner, Jodhpur, Amandeep Singh said no loss of life has been reported in the crash.

PICS: SpaceX's Dragon completes 1st commercial flight

PICS: SpaceX's Dragon completes 1st commercial flight

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

The unmanned SpaceX capsule returned to earth on Monday after successfully delivering its first commercial payload to the International Space Station commanded by Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams.

Airbus launches maiden flight of A350

Airbus launches maiden flight of A350

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

The maiden flight follows seven years of development costing an estimated $15 billion.

IAF shows proof of shooting down Pak F-16

IAF shows proof of shooting down Pak F-16

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

The Indian Air Force on Monday reiterated that it shot down an F-16 jet of Pakistan Air Force during the February 27 aerial combat and showed radar images of the engagement to assert that it has 'irrefutable evidence' of downing the enemy jet.

How the game is changing for Marico

How the game is changing for Marico

Rediff.com29 May 2013

As growth in its traditional stronghold stagnates, it is diving into business areas where competition is cutthroat.

ISRO successfully tests crew escape system, meant for saving lives of astronauts

ISRO successfully tests crew escape system, meant for saving lives of astronauts

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The first 'Pad Abort Test' demonstrated the safe recovery of the crew module in case of any exigency at the launch pad, the Indian Space Research Organisation said in a release.

BAFTA honours the Queen for 'Olympics performance'

BAFTA honours the Queen for 'Olympics performance'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Actor Kenneth Branagh presented the prize to the monarch in recognition of her support of British film and television.

WARNING! Are you harming your skin?

WARNING! Are you harming your skin?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Scrubbing your face multiple times in a day may make you feel that it looks fresh, fair and healthy. But doing this can be detrimental to your skin warns Dr Dinesh Jain.

Benitez abuse affects players, says Chelsea's Mikel

Benitez abuse affects players, says Chelsea's Mikel

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel believes fan negativity is affecting the players at the Premier League club.

China's spacecraft successfully brings home moon samples

China's spacecraft successfully brings home moon samples

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

China's President Xi Jinping congratulated scientists on the complete success of the Chang'e-5 mission.

With pride and humility: Made in India @MakeInIndia

With pride and humility: Made in India @MakeInIndia

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Pride is all ours and of those who made a beeline to Halls 3 and 5 that showcased indigenous defence technologies at the Make In India Week.

Bal Thackeray was a cartoonist, and not a bad one at that

Bal Thackeray was a cartoonist, and not a bad one at that

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

It is a shame that a bright man with a clear political agenda should have arrogated to himself the right to say things deeply offensive to other people, but trampled on the right to a contrary opinion, says Mitali Saran

Sunita Williams back home after 4 months in space

Sunita Williams back home after 4 months in space

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

The Soyuz TMA-05M capsule, carrying Japanese astronaut Akihiko Hoshide, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko and US astronaut Sunita Williams, parachuted through dark, cloudy skies and touched down at 7:30 am IST.

Death-defying daredevilry from around the world

Death-defying daredevilry from around the world

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Stunning photographs for daredevils in actions.

Pics: 10 reasons why you must visit Himachal in winter, not summer!

Pics: 10 reasons why you must visit Himachal in winter, not summer!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Rediff readers share the winter secrets of the Himalayan state.

As BJP rings in new entrants, old guard feels left out

As BJP rings in new entrants, old guard feels left out

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

The saffron party, which had witnessed unprecedented growth in terms of vote share and mass base over the last few years, had opened its doors wide for leaders from other parties as part of its poll strategy, but that did not go down well with many senior leaders, who had once locked horns with the newbies from rival camps, sources in the BJP said.

IN PIX:  Reaching new heights of daredevilry

IN PIX: Reaching new heights of daredevilry

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

we take a look at the other incredible jumps 'Fearless Felix' has made.

40 Facts to Know About Dhoni

40 Facts to Know About Dhoni

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

40 must know nuggets about the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

The story Rediff scooped: How our elite force was stumped

The story Rediff scooped: How our elite force was stumped

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

Another fallout of the Para Brigade's exercise was the realisation that thick, unrelenting fog in North India could actually create an unforeseen obstacle for the movement of India's mechanised forces -- most of India's armour strength is located in the north Indian states -- in case they need to mobilise at short notice. So, some elements of armoured forces were also moved around in winter months to understand real-time problems they may encounter because of fog and traffic

Landing a plane at the world's highest airfield

Landing a plane at the world's highest airfield

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

The sortie had to be executed in good weather and in sub-zero temperatures, which meant it was to be accomplished by mid or third week in May before the earth heated up and the monsoon clouds made things difficult.

Manchester duo knocked out of Europa League

Manchester duo knocked out of Europa League

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

The Manchester clubs' wretched continental seasons ended on Thursday as outclassed United and battling City suffered contrasting Europa League last-16 exits to an exhilarating Athletic Bilbao and a fortunate Sporting respectively.

India's paratroopers meet their match in fog, traffic

India's paratroopers meet their match in fog, traffic

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

Another fallout of the Para Brigade's exercise was the realisation that thick, unrelenting fog in North India could actually create an unforeseen obstacle for the movement of India's mechanised forces -- most of India's armour strength is located in the north Indian states -- in case they need to mobilise at short notice. So, some elements of armoured forces were also moved around in winter months to understand real-time problems they may encounter because of fog and traffic

Dhoni unlikely for South Africa T20Is as Pant set to continue

Dhoni unlikely for South Africa T20Is as Pant set to continue

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

The former captain is unlikely to be selected for India's three-match T20 home series against South Africa starting September 15 in Dharamsala.

Confident of two-thirds majority: Tejashwi

Confident of two-thirds majority: Tejashwi

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The RJD leader, who is the Mahagathbandhan's chief ministerial face, said that if voted to power, providing jobs to unemployed youth would be his topmost priority.