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Why are sparrows endangered in India?

Why are sparrows endangered in India?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

When was the last time you noticed a sparrow in your window? Why are sparrows endangered in modern India? You can help prevent their decline.

Russell Brand invites Demi Moore on a trip to India

Russell Brand invites Demi Moore on a trip to India

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

The British comedian and Moore became friends after Moore started attending his Yoga class.

No more parties for me!

No more parties for me!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

'Two hours to reach somebody's home seems a bit much for food you could just as easily order at home. Without having to talk to strangers. Or pretend to be having a good time. Or dreading a hangover,' sighs Kishore Singh.

Fiat bets on SUVs and sporty cars in India reboot

Fiat bets on SUVs and sporty cars in India reboot

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Fiat has revised its India strategy. The car maker, which was among the first western auto companies to enter India, is betting big on SUVs and sporty cars. It no longer wants to compete in the small car segment.

The future looks bright

The future looks bright

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

A quick round-up of all that's happening in the lives of our top models!

Aiken gets three-stroke win at Avantha Masters

Aiken gets three-stroke win at Avantha Masters

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

South African Thomas Aiken held firm against a spirited challenge by local favourite Gaganjeet Bhullar to win his second European Tour title at the Avantha Masters in New Delhi on Sunday.

Delhi govt for reopening of malls, taxis in lockdown 4.0

Delhi govt for reopening of malls, taxis in lockdown 4.0

Rediff.com15 May 2020

The suggestions submitted to the Centre on Thursday evening also recommended restarting construction activities and allowing movement of labourers within the city, sources said.

D'Ambrosio to replace Grosjean at Italian GP

D'Ambrosio to replace Grosjean at Italian GP

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

Belgian driver Jerome d'Ambrosio will race for Lotus in the Italian Formula One Grand Prix at Monza this weekend in place of the suspended Romain Grosjean, the team said on Tuesday.

Belgian GP: Force India's Di Resta qualifies in top-10

Belgian GP: Force India's Di Resta qualifies in top-10

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

Sahara Force India's Paul di Resta on Saturday qualified 10th on the grid while his teammate Nico Hulkenberg will start Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix in the 12th position as action returns to Formula One after the summer break in Spa-Francorchamps.

In photos: Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge's luxury honeymoon destination

In photos: Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge's luxury honeymoon destination

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

It's on a private island in the Maldives.

The good life of Shane Warne

The good life of Shane Warne

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

The cricketer-turned-commentator Shane Warne knows how to live life to the fullest.

Tatas partner Italian fund to check into Orient-Express

Tatas partner Italian fund to check into Orient-Express

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Offer valued at $1.86 bn comes 5 years after Bermuda chain rebuffed Indian Hotels.

Fiat to launch Jeep in India in 2013

Fiat to launch Jeep in India in 2013

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

The carmaker wants to enter the fast-growing SUV segment in the country. The off-road pick-ups and luxury SUVs will be the first vehicles from the Chrysler, owned by Fiat, stable to be launched in India.

Rivals eye Mahindra's American truck partner

Rivals eye Mahindra's American truck partner

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Volkswagen, which has two heavy-duty truck brands, Scania and MAN, is eyeing an equity stake in Navistar to gain a stronger foothold in the US commercial vehicle market, according to international media reports.

Button, Hamilton put Twitter gaffe behind them

Button, Hamilton put Twitter gaffe behind them

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Lewis Hamilton felt no need to seek out Jenson Button to apologise for his Belgian GP Twitter gaffe on Thursday and said he had learned from the experience, would not be repeating the error and had moved on.

Button 'disappointed' by Hamilton Twitter gaffe

Button 'disappointed' by Hamilton Twitter gaffe

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

McLaren's Jenson Button has criticised team mate Lewis Hamilton for revealing confidential car data on Twitter before Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix in a gaffe that may have helped Formula One rivals.

OFB signs deal to produce Russian rockets in India

OFB signs deal to produce Russian rockets in India

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

"The Ordnance Factory Board signed an MoU for a joint venture with Russian Rosoboronexport and Splav SPA to manufacture five versions of Smerch rockets based on the transfer of technology from Russia," the defence ministry said in a release

Most expensive hotels in the world

Most expensive hotels in the world

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

While all luxury hotels are expensive, there are some that are really expensive.

Schumacher's son Mick wins European F3 title

Schumacher's son Mick wins European F3 title

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

Mick Schumacher, the 19-year-old son of seven-times Formula One world champion Michael, won the European Formula Three title.

Sports Shorts: World champ Gatlin OK after hamstring scare

Sports Shorts: World champ Gatlin OK after hamstring scare

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday.

India is a special country; BIC is different track: Hamilton

India is a special country; BIC is different track: Hamilton

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

McLaren star Lewis Hamiton is a big fan of India and its people and likenes the Buddh International Circuit to the "great" Spa circuit in Belgium.

PHOTOS: Dominant Hamilton wins in Hungary

PHOTOS: Dominant Hamilton wins in Hungary

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

Lewis Hamilton dominated the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday as he led from start to finish, holding off fierce challenges from both Lotus drivers to claim his second win of a season that had threatened to fizzle out.

Markets end lower amid weak global cues

Markets end lower amid weak global cues

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

The market breadth in BSE ended unhealthy with 1,754 shares declining and 1,113 shares advancing.

PIX: Bigg Boss's Shonali Nagrani's Maldives holiday

PIX: Bigg Boss's Shonali Nagrani's Maldives holiday

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

The TV presenter had a great time there!

Chatwal's Dream Downtown hotel in New York opens

Chatwal's Dream Downtown hotel in New York opens

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Located between two of the most vibrant neighbourhoods in New York, Chelsea and the Meat Packing District, the avant-garde, lifestyle hotel offers 316 guestrooms, multiple innovative dining venues, an expansive rooftop lounge, a beach club and extensive fitness facilities with spa services.

PIX: Hulkenberg records career-best 4th position at Belgian GP

PIX: Hulkenberg records career-best 4th position at Belgian GP

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

Nico Hulkenberg scorched his way to a career-best fourth place and Paul Di Resta finished 10th as Sahara Force India secured 13 points from theaction-packed Formula One Belgian Grand Prix, at Spa-Francorchamps on Sunday.

Button puts McLaren on pole in Belgium

Button puts McLaren on pole in Belgium

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

Jenson Button celebrated his 50th Formula One race for McLaren by ending a three-year wait and taking pole position in qualifying at the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday.

$150 million golf course bought by Donald Trump

$150 million golf course bought by Donald Trump

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Trump has bought the Doral Golf and Spa Resort in Miami for $150 million.

Global audio brand Harman tunes in to India

Global audio brand Harman tunes in to India

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

Harman, the premium global audio and infotainment group, which retails brands such as JBL, AKG and Harman-Kardon, is training Indian engineers based at its research and development centre in Bangalore to work on audio components for brands like BMW and Audi. This business contributes an estimated $600 million to the company's sales.

Welcome to the world's tallest hotel

Welcome to the world's tallest hotel

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

In its never-ending quest to break records, Dubai announced the opening of the "world's new tallest hotel" -- the Gevora Hotel on Sunday. Located on the Sheikh Zayed Road near the Dubai International Financial Centre, the 356-metre tall structure, built by Majid Al Attar, consists of 75 floors, 232 deluxe rooms, 265 one-bed room deluxe and 31 two-bedroom suites.

Will Harley-Davidson be back on Indian roads?

Will Harley-Davidson be back on Indian roads?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

For Hero MotoCorp, India's largest two-wheeler company, it's a calculated gambit to revive Harley-Davidson whose ride in India has been anything but easy since it got here.When automotive firms embark on alliances, it's a roll of the dice on how such marriages will play out.

Sridevi: I believe in aging gracefully

Sridevi: I believe in aging gracefully

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Sridevi talks about living a life marked by wellness and the secret to her beautiful skin and perfect body.

Deliberate? I just made a mistake, says Rosberg

Deliberate? I just made a mistake, says Rosberg

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Formula One leader Nico Rosberg felt sore enough at losing Sunday's Italian Grand Prix without then having to face conspiracy theories suggesting he had done it deliberately.

Who's the hottest April covergirl?

Who's the hottest April covergirl?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Padma Lakshmi, Anushka or Kriti -- who gets your vote.

Onboard the STUNNING Norwegian Epic

Onboard the STUNNING Norwegian Epic

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Norwegian Epic has one of the best accommodation facilities, dining and entertainment avenues for passengers on a luxury cruise.

Investors likely to opt for safer bets in 2012

Investors likely to opt for safer bets in 2012

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Individuals likely to opt for safer bets like fixed income, PSU stocks and gold in the new year.

Video: How to give yourself a facial

Video: How to give yourself a facial

Rediff.com6 Nov 2009

Want to save yourself a trip to the parlour? A beautician gives you step-by-step instructions on how to give yourself a facial at home.

A season of sixes and sadness for F1

A season of sixes and sadness for F1

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Lewis Hamilton collected his champion's trophy at a glittering gala in Paris after ending the year in touching distance of Michael Schumacher's records for wins and titles.

Onboard the world's biggest cruise ship

Onboard the world's biggest cruise ship

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

The world's biggest cruise ship, Allure of the Seas is indeed a floating palace.

Massa and Button exits herald F1 generation change

Massa and Button exits herald F1 generation change

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

Lewis Hamilton, once the young sensation of Formula One, is starting to feel his age as a new generation of drivers sweeps into the sport and old hands like Jenson Button and Felipe Massa head for the exit.