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Miraculous escape for eight passengers

Miraculous escape for eight passengers

Rediff.com22 May 2010

It was a miraculous escape for eight passengers onboard the ill-fated Air India flight which crashed in Mangalore on Saturday morning as they managed to jump out of the aircraft soon after it hit the ground.

Solo biking: Pune to Bengaluru in 18 hours

Solo biking: Pune to Bengaluru in 18 hours

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

A first-hand account of an avid biker who drove 800 km in a single day's journey.

Watch the craziest bike stunts!

Watch the craziest bike stunts!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

Check out the 12 contestants of the new reality show on TV -- Pulsar MTV Stunt Mania.

PIX: Shraddha Kapoor's SEXIEST appearances!

PIX: Shraddha Kapoor's SEXIEST appearances!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

From girl-next-door to sexy siren!

She's hot! She's a mom! And she's back on the VS ramp

She's hot! She's a mom! And she's back on the VS ramp

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

How stunning models turned up the temperatures at the VS annual show.

Talk the ride, albeit safely

Talk the ride, albeit safely

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

The answer to the problem comes from StarCom1, Cardo and Kenwood among others, who have launched a universal motorcycle communication system that consists of a receiver and a transmitter unit or radio that can be fitted on the bike or the rider can choose to strap it on. This radio unit connects to a headset that is fitted on to the helmet.

Hero MotoCorp launches Splendor Pro Classic and Passion Pro TR

Hero MotoCorp launches Splendor Pro Classic and Passion Pro TR

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

To begin the festive season with a bang country's leading two-wheeler maker today launched two new products in the market priced up to Rs 51,550

A woman's art of motorcycle maintenance

A woman's art of motorcycle maintenance

Rediff.com28 May 2009

Ambika Sharma of Jagran Solutions talks about being part of an all-male bikers' club.

5 Men's Raincoats That Can Actually Make You Look Stylish

5 Men's Raincoats That Can Actually Make You Look Stylish

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

5 Men's Raincoats That Can Actually Make You Look Stylish

I hope to race in India someday: Rossi

I hope to race in India someday: Rossi

Rediff.com10 Jan 2010

Considered the fastest man on two wheels, nine-time MotoGP world champion biker Valentino Rossi wants to strut his stuff in India too, if the country hosts a Grand Prix in future.

In pix: Mumbai to Kerala on a bike

In pix: Mumbai to Kerala on a bike

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Mumbai-based couple Jyoti and Shrinath Iyer travelled 4,600 km by bike from Maharashtra to Kerala and back.

A revolution in the two-wheeler world

A revolution in the two-wheeler world

Rediff.com1 Dec 2007

Rapid changes are taking place in the two-wheeler world.

Look Hot this Winter With These 3 Simple Tips

Look Hot this Winter With These 3 Simple Tips

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

So the winter is here and it is time to update your wardrobe with essentials to beat the nippy air and chilly breezes! Read how to look hot this Winter With These 3 Simple Tips

Send us your motorcycle diaries

Send us your motorcycle diaries

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Let us know which are the best stretches for motorcycle enthusiasts. Write in to us with your road trip photographs/blogs and memoirs.

What a Warrior!

What a Warrior!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Indian bikers have been having a lot of attention lately. The latest to join the wagon is the Kawasaki Versys.

Crime falls but terror revisits Delhiites in 2008

Crime falls but terror revisits Delhiites in 2008

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

The return of terror after a gap of three years and a gunfight with suspected Indian Mujahideen terrorists in which an encounter specialist lost his life sent shivers in the capital. If one goes by figures provided by Delhi Police, the year also witnessed a decline of 12.78 per cent in crime rate in the city, which saw the murder of a TV journalist, elimination of the leader of the dreaded Bikers' Gang Bunty and the murder of another encounter specialist Rajbir Singh.

2 killed, 17 injured in Delhi blast

2 killed, 17 injured in Delhi blast

Rediff.com27 Sep 2008

According to eye-witnesses, two men riding on a motorcycle dropped a black polythene bag in the market area and left. The bag exploded within minutes, killing one person on the spot. Eghteen injured victims were taken to All India Institute of Medical Sciences and Safdarjung Hospital.

Large hotel chains cut use of PET bottles

Large hotel chains cut use of PET bottles

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Large chains like the Marriott and Taj that are estimated to consume two million plastic bottles a year have taken a conscious decision to first eliminate PET bottles on their premises and then reduce the use of single-use plastic altogether, saying they are all for a sustainably environment-friendly tomorrow.

A Rs 2 lakh bike, exclusively for you

A Rs 2 lakh bike, exclusively for you

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

Mumbai's Vardenchi can build you a cool custom.

Prince William's need for speed!

Prince William's need for speed!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Britain's Prince William threw on his biker's helmet and proved he's the king of cool as he took the latest Triumph Tiger 1200 bike for a spin around a track on Tuesday. The royal, who in the past has owned and ridden powerful bikes, was on a visit to the Triumph Motorcycles in Leicestershire, East Midlands when he took the bike for a spin.

From bullock cart to biofuel

From bullock cart to biofuel

Rediff.com8 Mar 2008

In Indian villages, the concepts of bio-fuels and carbon footprints do not exist. Yet, people use cycles, bullock carts, rickshaws and their own two feet, none of which cost the environment anything.

Meet Urvashi Rautela, Miss India Universe 2015

Meet Urvashi Rautela, Miss India Universe 2015

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

What you must know about Urvashi Rautela, Miss Universe India 2015.

Mumbai on tenterhooks as cyclone Nisarga approaches

Mumbai on tenterhooks as cyclone Nisarga approaches

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

With the cyclone set to make landfall on Wednesday, Maharashtra and Gujarat activated their disaster response mechanism, deploying NDRF teams and evacuating people from areas likely to be hit.

Funky denims from Kunal Rawal

Funky denims from Kunal Rawal

Rediff.com13 Oct 2007

Kunal Rawal is all set to storm the runway at the Lakme Fashion Week with his pret-a-porter collection 'Free Hugs' in men's and women's wear.

Super bikes: A rage among middle-aged Indians

Super bikes: A rage among middle-aged Indians

Rediff.com6 Oct 2007

Middle-aged Indians are succumbing to an adolescent passion for superbiking.

Why India is a poor country of very rich people

Why India is a poor country of very rich people

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

'Nowhere amidst the efflorescence of 13 military bands, 16 marching contingents and 22 tableaux was there any hint that far from being a rich country of poor people, the closely guarded secret is that India is a poor country of extremely rich people,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Biking comforts: What women want!

Biking comforts: What women want!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

Sheetal Bidaye, an avid biker for more than 20 years now, offers solutions to problem of women bikers

Hello beautiful!

Hello beautiful!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Here's what our hottest models have been up to!

Ex-Miss India harassed by bike-borne youths in Kolkata

Ex-Miss India harassed by bike-borne youths in Kolkata

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Sengupta, 30, said she was returning home along with a colleague in an app-based cab, which was hit by a few bike-borne youths who dragged the driver out and roughed him up. The model claimed that she had sought help from officers of Maidan police station in the heart of the city, and later went to Charu Market police station in south Kolkata. On both occasions, she was allegedly told that the incident did not happen in their jurisdiction.

Mammootty gears up for his Eid release

Mammootty gears up for his Eid release

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

The actor's Malayalam film Kadal Kadannu Oru Mathukkutty is all set to release on the eve of Eid.

Dhoom 2 is like Amar Akbar Anthony

Dhoom 2 is like Amar Akbar Anthony

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

Director Sanjay Gadhvi talks about Dhoom 3, and quitting Yash Raj Films.

Petro price hike inevitable

Petro price hike inevitable

Rediff.com23 Aug 2005

Petroleum Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar on Tuesday indicated that the government would increase petrol, diesel and LPG prices, but also cut duties in a bid to contain the impact of surge in international oil prices.\n\n

What does Obama carry in his pocket? A Hanuman figurine!

What does Obama carry in his pocket? A Hanuman figurine!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

A statuette of Lord Hanuman is among few items that United States President Barack Obama always carries in his pocket and seeks inspiration from whenever he feels tired or discouraged.

PHOTOS: Dhoni checks in for IPL with daughter Ziva in tow

PHOTOS: Dhoni checks in for IPL with daughter Ziva in tow

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Since his return from the ICC World Cup, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has ensured that he doesn't spend even a second away from his two-month old daughter Ziva.

India reports 4th coronavirus death; Total up to 173

India reports 4th coronavirus death; Total up to 173

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

As the virus continued to spread its tentacles across India, several parts, including Kashmir valley headed towards a virtual lockdown with the administration restricting movement of people in several parts and banning all public transport in Srinagar city.

Only 25% of India's workforce is female, says McKinsey report

Only 25% of India's workforce is female, says McKinsey report

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

The report suggests India in the longer term needs to create far more jobs in the formal organised sector -- 97 per cent of all female worker activity is in the informal sector

US Open PICS: Serena crushes Venus in sisters' showdown

US Open PICS: Serena crushes Venus in sisters' showdown

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Serena Williams crushed older sister Venus 6-1, 6-2 in a shockingly subdued third round clash at the US Open on Friday to stay on track for a record equalling 24th Grand Slam title.

First Look: The Bajaj Pulsar-200

First Look: The Bajaj Pulsar-200

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

Bajaj Auto will launch the new P-200 in January 2007.

In Pics: Nimrat, Ileana, Athiya turn showstoppers

In Pics: Nimrat, Ileana, Athiya turn showstoppers

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Take a look at the celebrity showstoppers who worked their magic at the Amazon India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2017.

The MTV style awards!

The MTV style awards!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2004

Stars come down with style at the MTV awards.