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Check out F1's record 24-race calendar for 2024

Check out F1's record 24-race calendar for 2024

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Formula One will have a record 24 races in the season that starts in Bahrain on Saturday.

World Cup: Indian compound archers enter final, secure two medals

World Cup: Indian compound archers enter final, secure two medals

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Indian compound archers continued their winning run and stormed into the final of men's and women's team events to confirm two medals for the country in the World Cup Stage 4, in Paris on Wednesday.

Infosys loses $1.5 bn mega contract; client terminates deal

Infosys loses $1.5 bn mega contract; client terminates deal

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

IT services firm Infosys has said that a global company has decided to terminate a multi-year contract worth $1.5 billion with it. On September 14, 2023, Infosys announced a pact with a global company to offer enhanced digital experiences alongside modernisation and business operations services leveraging Infosys platforms and AI (Artificial Intelligence) solutions. In a BSE filing on Saturday, Infosys said the global company has now elected to terminate the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and the parties will not be pursuing the master agreement."

'Devout Hindu' Rishi Sunak shares Diwali greetings

'Devout Hindu' Rishi Sunak shares Diwali greetings

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, a 'devout Hindu', issued his greetings for Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas on Saturday expressing hope for a brighter tomorrow.

Australia edge Britain out of ATP Cup in knife-edge quarter-final

Australia edge Britain out of ATP Cup in knife-edge quarter-final

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Alex De Minaur and Nick Kyrgios fell to the ground in relief and celebration after winning the half hour-long extended tiebreak

Cycling: Britain win gold in men's team sprint

Cycling: Britain win gold in men's team sprint

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Britain won the men's track cycling team sprint gold for the third consecutive Olympics after defeating New Zealand on Thursday, with Callum Skinner anchoring them to victory in the first event of the track programme. Skinner, Jason Kenny and Philip Hindes set the third Olympic record of the day to beat the world champions by the narrowest of margins.

How F1 teams are helping Britain battle coronavirus

How F1 teams are helping Britain battle coronavirus

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

If British industry succeeds in saving lives during the coronavirus pandemic it will be due in part to the pioneering role played by Formula One racing teams in the country. Seven of the 10 Formula One teams have joined forces with leading aerospace and engineering companies to ramp up production of ventilators while Mercedes has also worked with medics and academics to produce an alternative breathing aid.

Ireland's Indian-origin PM Varadkar steps down, all eyes on successor

Ireland's Indian-origin PM Varadkar steps down, all eyes on successor

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Ireland's Indian-origin Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Wednesday sent shockwaves across the country by announcing his sudden resignation from the post and party leadership citing "personal and political" reasons.

EPL PIX: Sarabia helps Wolves edge Sheffield United

EPL PIX: Sarabia helps Wolves edge Sheffield United

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Wolves took the lead a minute later when Rayan Ait-Nouri's cross found Sarabia poorly marked in the middle of the box. The Spain international headed past Grbic to score his third goal in the campaign.

Muslim man sends water from PoK for Ram temple event

Muslim man sends water from PoK for Ram temple event

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

"The holy water of the Sharda Kund at the Sharda Peeth PoK was collected by Tanveer Ahmed and his team. Our civil society member across the LoC (Line of Control) carried it to Islamabad, wherefrom it was sent to his daughter Maghribi in the UK.

BJP Invites World Parties To Witness Festival Of Democracy

BJP Invites World Parties To Witness Festival Of Democracy

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

In the first such initiative, the Bharatiya Janata Party has invited the ruling and Opposition parties from around the world to witness the Lok Sabha elections in India first-hand.

Britain's Prince Charles tests positive for COVID-19

Britain's Prince Charles tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The 71-year-old heir to the British throne is self-isolating in Scotland with wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, who has tested negative for the deadly virus which has claimed 422 lives in the United Kingdom.

Britain could pull out Tokyo Olympics if not postponed

Britain could pull out Tokyo Olympics if not postponed

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

British Olympic Association (BOA) chairman Hugh Robertson said they are likely to follow Australia and Canada out of the Tokyo Games. 'If the virus continues as predicted by the government...I don't think there's any way that we could send a team'.

King Charles III diagnosed with cancer: Buckingham Palace

King Charles III diagnosed with cancer: Buckingham Palace

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

While the palace has not specified the form of cancer, it said the 75-year-old monarch has started treatment and remains 'wholly positive'.

Why Are Bangladeshis Protesting?

Why Are Bangladeshis Protesting?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Members of the Islami Andolan Bangladesh, a political party, marched to the nation's election commission, ahead of the election schedule declaration, in Dhaka, November 15, 2023. Three days earlier, November 12, 2023, garment industry workers protested demanding a wage raise at Mirpur in Dhaka.

Historic win: British teen ends 61-year Wimbledon wait

Historic win: British teen ends 61-year Wimbledon wait

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Searle ends Britain's 61-year wait for Wimbledon boys' singles success

Voters Prefer Strong Leaders Like Modi

Voters Prefer Strong Leaders Like Modi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

...Even if it means less democracy, so that their everyday problems get solved? argues R Jagannathan.

Racing for Ferrari a childhood dream come true: Hamilton

Racing for Ferrari a childhood dream come true: Hamilton

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

'I know some people didn't understand it at the time but I was right to make the move then and it's the feeling I have again now. I'm excited to see what I can bring to this new opportunity and what we can do together.'

Hockey: India men beat hosts Belgium 2-1; Women draw with Britain

Hockey: India men beat hosts Belgium 2-1; Women draw with Britain

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Riding high on confidence after their 5-1 win over Spain in the third match of the Tour of Belgium, the Indian men's hockey team started on an attacking note against the hosts and earned a penalty corner in the 10th minute, which was duly converted by Rohidas to give his side the lead.

'Lord Ram Will Protect The Constitution'

'Lord Ram Will Protect The Constitution'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'Rama is Lord God of maryada. Today's maryada is the Constitution.'

Hockey: Indian women trounced by Great Britain

Hockey: Indian women trounced by Great Britain

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

India's women's hockey team failed to replicate the inspiring show they produced against Ireland in their opening match and were trounced 3-0 by Great Britain in their second Pool B outing at the Rio Olympics on Monday night.

F1 PIX: Verstappen takes his 100th podium with Saudi win

F1 PIX: Verstappen takes his 100th podium with Saudi win

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

It was the first time Verstappen, winner of a record 19 of 22 races last year, has won the first two races of a season. He has also won 19 of the last 20.

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Scoop seems like they conclude he is but Vaihayasi Pande Daniel recommends that you watch the film to find out for yourselves.

Is This The Ball Of The 21st Century?

Is This The Ball Of The 21st Century?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The yorker that cleaned up Ollie Pope's stumps on Saturday, February 3, 2024 on Day 2 of the second England-India Test at the Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA cricket stadium in Visakhapatnam.

EPL PIX: Manchester City thump Wolves; Arsenal down Bouremouth

EPL PIX: Manchester City thump Wolves; Arsenal down Bouremouth

Rediff.com5 May 2024

IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Saturday.

I said, 'I need to shake your hand, but I need to get to that bin': Draper

I said, 'I need to shake your hand, but I need to get to that bin': Draper

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

British world number 55 Jack Draper had no time to enjoy sealing what he described as one of the most satisfactory wins of his career at the Australian Open on Tuesday as he was forced to race to a courtside bin to throw up.

Glasgow gurdwara condemns blocking of Indian envoy's visit

Glasgow gurdwara condemns blocking of Indian envoy's visit

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Calling the incident 'disorderly behaviour' by unknown individuals outside the Glasgow area, it further added that the Gurdwara is open to people from all communities and backgrounds.

EPL PIX: Everton, Newcastle play out dramatic draws

EPL PIX: Everton, Newcastle play out dramatic draws

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Did Andy Murray play his last Australian Open match?

Did Andy Murray play his last Australian Open match?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Andy Murray says 'definite possibility' he's played his last Australian Open match

Theresa May becomes second woman PM of Britain

Theresa May becomes second woman PM of Britain

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Theresa May on Wednesday became Britain's second woman prime minister after Margaret Thatcher.

Sunny Singh Gill set to become first referee of Indian descent in EPL

Sunny Singh Gill set to become first referee of Indian descent in EPL

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Sunny Singh Gill was standing at the proverbial career crossroads one year ago. He had the option to continue as a prison officer or concentrate on carrying forward his family's rich footballing legacy by chasing his refereeing dream.

Britain's Harry delays plans to Canada amid royal split talks

Britain's Harry delays plans to Canada amid royal split talks

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

The UK and Canadian governments are among those being consulted by royal aides to work out a solution after Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, announced their decision to step back as senior royals and assume more financially independent roles while dividing their time between Britain and North America.

EPL: Brighton leapfrog Man United into seventh spot

EPL: Brighton leapfrog Man United into seventh spot

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Brighton midfielder James Milner, who made his Premier League debut in 2002 at age 16, passed Ryan Giggs into second in all-time league appearances on Monday with 633 matches. He needs 20 more to equal Gareth Barry's record.

Tennis Round-up: Thiem into Australian Open main draw

Tennis Round-up: Thiem into Australian Open main draw

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Dominic Thiem, U.S. Open winner in 2020, has secured a place in the main draw of the Australian Open after the withdrawal of Reilly Opelka, the tournament organisers confirmed on Friday.

PIX: Haaland strikes to lift City within a point of Liverpool

PIX: Haaland strikes to lift City within a point of Liverpool

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League match played between Manchester City and Brentford on Tuesday

How will Britain behave with Modi?

How will Britain behave with Modi?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

The best message the Prime Minister could bring to London is that he will return to India to focus on economic matters. Britain, on its part, should ensure that it addresses matters that concern India, instead of engaging in pomp during his visit, says Adam Roberts.

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz battles into round 3; Pegula out

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz battles into round 3; Pegula out

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Images from Day 5 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.

Rishi Sunak, Akshata Murty celebrate Diwali at 10 Downing Street

Rishi Sunak, Akshata Murty celebrate Diwali at 10 Downing Street

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

The couple reflected upon their "extra special" Diwali one year on, with Sunak looking back at the "incredible moment" he visited India to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the G20 Summit in New Delhi as the first British Indian Prime Minister.

PM Modi sets off for Britain; eyes post-Brexit trade

PM Modi sets off for Britain; eyes post-Brexit trade

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

In the UK, he will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

Sunak under Oppn fire over 'VIP access' for Infosys

Sunak under Oppn fire over 'VIP access' for Infosys

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

A readout of the meeting reportedly said Lord Johnson "made clear that he was keen to see a bigger Infosys presence in the UK and would be happy to do what he could to facilitate that".