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Hamilton beats Rosberg in Mexico, keeps title bid alive

Hamilton beats Rosberg in Mexico, keeps title bid alive

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Lewis Hamilton won the Mexican Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday, his landmark 51st career victory cutting Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg's overall lead to 19 points and keeping the German waiting for a first title. The pole-to-flag victory was the triple world champion's eighth of the season and put him level with France's Alain Prost in the all-time lists of winners. Only Michael Schumacher (91) has more. Rosberg, who would have clinched the title had he won and Hamilton finished 10th or lower, crossed the line 8.354 seconds behind to anchor champions Mercedes to a sixth one-two finish of the season.

Industry lauds govt's move to promote e-auction

Industry lauds govt's move to promote e-auction

Rediff.com30 May 2014

E-auction or e-tendering moves the process of bidding for government contracts completely online, removing most manual procedures and, therefore, creating an accountability trail.

'Modi's address to US Congress an opportunity to boost ties'

'Modi's address to US Congress an opportunity to boost ties'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

Reflecting the strong bipartisan support to the India-US relationship, the lawmakers welcomed the decision of the House Speaker Paul Ryan to invite Modi to address the joint meeting.

Why US lawmakers want PM Modi at Capitol Hill

Why US lawmakers want PM Modi at Capitol Hill

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a joint meeting of the United States Congress will be an opportunity to energise efforts to improve bilateral ties, top American lawmakers from across the political divide have said.

Why RSS affiliate is against Walmart-Flipkart deal

Why RSS affiliate is against Walmart-Flipkart deal

Rediff.com11 May 2018

'If you allow Walmart to operate in India, our manufacturing will finish completely.' 'What will happen to Narendra D Modi's dream then? There will be no Make in India.'

Rajan's extension: Government to wait till the 11th hour

Rajan's extension: Government to wait till the 11th hour

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Centre to take a call only in August, just a month before his three-year term ends.

The shock of denied parenthood

The shock of denied parenthood

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

'The inability to have children with the person you love is a foundational shock of being gay,' says Vikram Johri. 'Karan Johar's becoming a parent through surrogacy focuses attention on exactly the demographic that India's divisive Surrogacy Regulation Bill targets.'

'Fate had a way of pulling them together'

'Fate had a way of pulling them together'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Love has made me a poet, Rahul thought. He could think about her all day long. Sometimes, she entertained his dreams. He did not wish to wait until after Ganesh Visarjan to see her again.

Piyush Goyal's unique way of thanking one million employees

Piyush Goyal's unique way of thanking one million employees

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Minister of state for power Piyush Goyal will gift wooden-framed 'appreciation letters' to one million govt employees.

Review: Why aren't you watching Anaarkali Of Aarah?

Review: Why aren't you watching Anaarkali Of Aarah?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Anaarkali Of Aarah is a tale well told.

Sheena Bora Case: Peter celebrates another birthday in jail

Sheena Bora Case: Peter celebrates another birthday in jail

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

It will be his fifth birthday in jail as an undertrial. He was arrested two days before his birthday in 2015. Tuesday also marked Peter's fourth year in jail.

Modi meets Prez Rouhani, Chabahar Port pact on Iran agenda

Modi meets Prez Rouhani, Chabahar Port pact on Iran agenda

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Invoking India's "civilisational ties" with Iran, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flew in to Tehran on Sunday on a two-day visit, saying his talks with the Iranian leadership would provide him an opportunity to advance the "strategic partnership" between the two countries.

Hamilton collides but wins fourth title

Hamilton collides but wins fourth title

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Lewis Hamilton became Britain's first four-times Formula One world champion on Sunday after fighting back from last place following an opening-lap collision with arch-rival Sebastian Vettel at the Mexican Grand Prix.

'Alia is not Lara Croft in Raazi'

'Alia is not Lara Croft in Raazi'

Rediff.com9 May 2018

'She's a young, fragile, innocent girl who is put through a tumultuous journey.' 'Her fragility remains intact, and she does not metamorphose into a superwoman.' 'Alia has that vulnerability and fragility in her.'

Obama offers Japan condolences over 'brutal' IS killing

Obama offers Japan condolences over 'brutal' IS killing

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

US president called Abe and expressed his solidarity.

Obama reunites with labourer's son he inspired during 2010 visit

Obama reunites with labourer's son he inspired during 2010 visit

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

The US president met the teen when he visited Humayun's Tomb in 2010.

How Manushi Chhillar plans to change the world

How Manushi Chhillar plans to change the world

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

'You look at her in wonder, blinking to see if she is real, as she talks calmly about her project to spread menstrual health awareness and bring cheaper sanitary napkins to the poor.'

Why hope is running out for the Congress

Why hope is running out for the Congress

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

'The Congress in 2017 stands for nothing positive, not even secularism.'

'International cricket needs fixing'

'International cricket needs fixing'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

'T20 isn't the killer. The T20 format is good for the game.' 'The majority of international cricketers still value Test cricket.'

Indian consulate in NY hailed as model of 'Swachh Consulate'

Indian consulate in NY hailed as model of 'Swachh Consulate'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

In keeping with the 'Swachh Bharat' campaign, the Indian Consulate undertook a massive cleanliness drive at its premises and is being hailed as a model of 'Swachh Consulate,' setting an example for other Indian missions and posts abroad to take up similar efforts.

Why Congress will face defeat in 2019

Why Congress will face defeat in 2019

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

'Modi should not feel shy of proclaiming as the meaning of secularism regard for all religions in proportion to their numbers in tune with the spirit of democracy and adopting it as State policy,' says B S Raghavan.

Dharamsala Test: Debutant Kuldeep shines, Smith hits ton on Day 1

Dharamsala Test: Debutant Kuldeep shines, Smith hits ton on Day 1

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

The 22-year-old Kuldeep, who replaced injured skipper Viart Kohli, returned figures of four for 68 in 23 overs after Australia decided to bat and made a resounding start.

Mallya became the banker's most valued trophy

Mallya became the banker's most valued trophy

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

'Lending to Mr Mallya was the bankers' season ticket to corridors of power and glamour. Borrowing from them was like a favour Mallya did to them,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Review: Masaan is a truly impressive directorial debut

Review: Masaan is a truly impressive directorial debut

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Masaan is an immense achievement for a first-time filmmaker and must be applauded, says Raja Sen.

Obama calls Paris climate pact 'best chance' to save the planet

Obama calls Paris climate pact 'best chance' to save the planet

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

Obama has made combating global climate change a top priority of his presidency

'Demonetisation will lead to a stronger economy'

'Demonetisation will lead to a stronger economy'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

'Demonetisation will push India onto a higher growth path after a temporary dip.'

When Ranveer Singh was heartbroken

When Ranveer Singh was heartbroken

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Ranveer-Vaani take Befikre to Dubai.

9 standing ovations and a sea of applause: How Modi was received at the Capitol

9 standing ovations and a sea of applause: How Modi was received at the Capitol

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his over four-hour visit to the US Capitol established a personal rapport with top lawmakers and seems to have won over his critics.

Virushka: How the romance unfolded

Virushka: How the romance unfolded

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Even in a country where Cricket and Bollywood have always been a potent mix, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's fairytale romance is special.

'The RSS is deeply uncomfortable about Gandhi'

'The RSS is deeply uncomfortable about Gandhi'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

'Actually, the RSS is deeply ambivalent and uncomfortable with Gandhi as well as also Ambedkar, but it is not politically wise to oppose these two.' 'So Nehru is the main and only target.'

The VERY BEST of Sridevi

The VERY BEST of Sridevi

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Half a dozen reasons why Sridevi is to the camera born. Sreehari Nair lists them out.

Sachin lauds Rio winners, hopes journey doesn't stop

Sachin lauds Rio winners, hopes journey doesn't stop

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

Lauding PV Sindhu and Sakshi Malik for winning medals at the Rio Olympic Games, cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, on Sunday, said it is the beginning of a wonderful journey for the duo.

What purpose does Swachh Bharat serve?

What purpose does Swachh Bharat serve?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

'Can anyone honestly say with hand on heart that our streets and office buildings, railways and other public spaces are any cleaner?'

How Dhoni's one decision changed Indian cricket forever

How Dhoni's one decision changed Indian cricket forever

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Rohit Sharma feels that outgoing captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's decision to make him open the batting in the 50-overs format was a 'career-changing move'.

Bouncers could help players overcome Hughes's shock death, feels Lyon

Bouncers could help players overcome Hughes's shock death, feels Lyon

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

A Mitchell Johnson bouncer that struck India captain Virat Kohli on the helmet during the first Test on Thursday might actually help players get past the shock of Phillip Hughes's death, according to Australia spinner Nathan Lyon.

Rate-cut hopes drive markets higher; bluechips gain

Rate-cut hopes drive markets higher; bluechips gain

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Benchmark indices finished higher on hopes of economic reforms

PlanCom struggles with the big picture

PlanCom struggles with the big picture

Rediff.com15 May 2014

Since 2004, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, one of the commission's longest serving deputy chairmen, has been trying to mould it to fit into the new economic order, without much to show for his efforts.

Why the privacy verdict matters

Why the privacy verdict matters

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

The court has correctly refrained from defining privacy or delineating definitively its contours

Cong releases videos of 'saffron hatred' to target Modi

Cong releases videos of 'saffron hatred' to target Modi

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Stepping up its campaign against Narendra Modi, the Congress on Tuesday released video clips of alleged "hate speeches" of several Bharatiya Janata Party, Sangh Parivar and Shiv Sena leaders and demanded their arrest for "trading in the politics of poison" by committing the "sin" of "stoking communal fire".

Trump came, Trump saw, Trump conquered Hindu Americans

Trump came, Trump saw, Trump conquered Hindu Americans

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

'I'm a big fan of Hindu and a big fan of India -- big, big fan.'