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Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton became Formula One's youngest champion at the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday at the age of 23 years and 301 days.

All our friends are dead today: Indian-origin recounts Tunisia horror

All our friends are dead today: Indian-origin recounts Tunisia horror

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Cambridge-based Pallavi Patel still suffers from sleepless nights after gunman slayed 30 tourists.

Zero's Homecoming

Zero's Homecoming

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

The Indian high commission in London is making efforts to take the manuscript to India for display.

Prince Harry heads home from 'Delhi' base

Prince Harry heads home from 'Delhi' base

Rediff.com1 Mar 2008

The 23-year-old prince, who is third in line to the British throne and has earned fullsome prise from many, including grandmother Queen Elizabeth II for his effort, was put on a troop transport plane with about 170 personnel. Prince Harry was posted on a front line base called 'Delhi'. Harry fought the Taliban alongside Gurkhas recruited into the British army from Nepal. Many of them had their education in Kathmandu or India.

Why Railways' transformation plan has gone off-track

Why Railways' transformation plan has gone off-track

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

There was a plan to increase the Railways' revenue by augmenting carrying capacity. This target has, however, become the source of a bitter battle between two ministries - the railways and steel - and provoked serious arguments over the "Make in India" programme.

'The government would want to privatise the railways'

'The government would want to privatise the railways'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

'I think governments -- whether this one or the ones earlier -- have not understood the strength of the Indian Railways... that it can easily add 2.5 per cent to GDP.'

Covid air pocket leaves flyers with forced vouchers

Covid air pocket leaves flyers with forced vouchers

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

International and Indian airlines are refusing to refund cash and giving credit that can be used later.

What will post-Covid India look like?

What will post-Covid India look like?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

'The norm will be even less public accountability, even less transparency, tweets instead of press conferences, TV lectures rather than parliamentary debate, and greater political authoritarianism,' predicts Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Brown puts Labour on alert for poll

Brown puts Labour on alert for poll

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

British Chancellor Gordon Brown has put the ruling Labour Party on high alert for a general election possibly next year, immediately after taking over as its new leader.

The soldier who won India's first Param Vir Chakra

The soldier who won India's first Param Vir Chakra

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Major Somnath Sharma was awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously for his bravery in the Kashmir operations on November 3, 1947.

Yearend hope: UK 1st nation to okay Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine

Yearend hope: UK 1st nation to okay Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The United Kingdom on Wednesday became the first country to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine against COVID-19, paving the way for mass vaccinations against the deadly novel coronavirus.

'Why does govt treat the people like enemies?'

'Why does govt treat the people like enemies?'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

'This (opposition to the project) is not just architects, but everyone needs to know more.' 'We need to be allowed to participate, maybe, you can ignore what we have to say, that's your decision.' 'At least follow the process.

Stalin Prepares For Battle Of 2024

Stalin Prepares For Battle Of 2024

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The going is not going to be easy for the DMK and its allies in Elections 2024. Despite the seats sweepstake in the 2021 assembly polls, the vote-share difference of 5.6% (DMK's 45.38% versus AIADMK-BJP's 39.72%) is not insurmountable on a bad day, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Mourinho hid in laundry basket to beat ban - media

Mourinho hid in laundry basket to beat ban - media

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

Two British newspapers related on Tuesday how Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho once allegedly hid in a laundry basket used for transporting the club's kit to get round a UEFA ban covering a big game.

Dr Singh at 10, Downing Street

Dr Singh at 10, Downing Street

Rediff.com10 Oct 2006

First Look of Dr Manmohan Singh with British Prime Minsiter Tony Blair

Modi Hai to Vishvas Hai!

Modi Hai to Vishvas Hai!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Modi is seen as exceptional not only on account of his acts but also owing to his style. He appears to sacrifice his life for the people -- like a fakir, a figure he came to epitomize even more in 2020 by growing a long white beard. Charisma is above accountability, and Modi has grasped these dynamics.

My govt implements schemes on time: PM Modi

My govt implements schemes on time: PM Modi

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

Modi deplored "the thinking of many political leaders" that projects like roads were not meant for the poor.

PHOTOS: Protestors, delays and rain backdrop as CWG opened

PHOTOS: Protestors, delays and rain backdrop as CWG opened

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Aborigines inhabited Australia more than 50,000 years before the First Fleet sailed into Botany Bay near Sydney in 1788 after the country had been declared 'terra nullius', or unoccupied.

World's biggest aircraft crashes during 2nd test flight in UK

World's biggest aircraft crashes during 2nd test flight in UK

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Airlander 10, the 92-metre-long part plane - part helicopter, part airship - was damaged after reportedly hitting a telegraph pole

Gas price hike not to affect cost of LPG, food items: RIL

Gas price hike not to affect cost of LPG, food items: RIL

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

Reliance Industries on Friday dubbed as a "canard" allegations that the near-doubling of natural gas prices will lead to a similar hike in domestic cooking gas (LPG) and inflation in food item rates.

Overhead TV camera falls in Olympic park, injures two

Overhead TV camera falls in Olympic park, injures two

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

An overhead television camera suspended by cables crashed to the ground in the Olympic Park on Monday, lightly injuring at least three people among the crowds below, the latest in a string of mishaps to hit South America's first Games. A TV news report showed two of the injured looking dazed, sitting on the ground near the heavy black camera housing. One woman, bleeding from her head as medics arrived, was taken away on a stretcher. The other walked from the scene wearing a neck brace.

US designates 3 Pakistanis as global terrorists

US designates 3 Pakistanis as global terrorists

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

LeT commander Abdul Rehman al-Dakhil was named as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) by the Department of State.

Gandhi's prized possessions to be auctioned in UK

Gandhi's prized possessions to be auctioned in UK

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Over 60 of Mahatma Gandhi's most prized possessions, including a 'charkha' he used in Yerwada Jail during the 'Quit India Movement', will go under the hammer at a leading British auction house on November 5.

Be Prepared for Taliban Terror

Be Prepared for Taliban Terror

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Pakistan would want to take full advantage of the situation to direct Taliban trained terrorists into the Kashmir Valley, alert Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd) and Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

BBC docufilm salutes Indian Railways

BBC docufilm salutes Indian Railways

Rediff.com23 Jul 2005

On a train through eastern India in the rainy season, the British Broadcasting Corporation has produced a documentary film that charts the everyday lives of those involved in running the Indian Railways.

Modiji, this is your last chance

Modiji, this is your last chance

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

'The most important thing to do is to stop taxing citizens so brutally,' recommends T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Ill-fated Mahad bridge was to be razed in December

Ill-fated Mahad bridge was to be razed in December

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The British-era bridge across Savitri river, whose collapse claimed 26 lives, was to be dismantled in December this year as part of Mumbai-Goa highway expansion project.

Mahad bridge collapse: 8 more bodies recovered; toll rises to 22

Mahad bridge collapse: 8 more bodies recovered; toll rises to 22

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

A fresh search operation, involving multiple agencies and local divers, will be launched on Saturday morning

How Jet Airways plans to save cost

How Jet Airways plans to save cost

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Jet will, however, continue to pay the sale-linked productivity bonus to them.

Mozambique debris 'almost certainly' from missing MH370 plane

Mozambique debris 'almost certainly' from missing MH370 plane

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Malaysian investigators had found the two pieces were consistent with panels from a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 aircraft.

Why Indian-origin man did not join London bombing

Why Indian-origin man did not join London bombing

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

27-year-old Imran Patel, a British-born Muslim of Indian origin could have been the fifth bomber in the deadly July 7 attacks on London's transport system.

Chinese makers make up for shortfall at Auto Expo

Chinese makers make up for shortfall at Auto Expo

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The number of participating automakers has fallen from 50 in 2018 to 30 this year. The count of exhibitors, including technology companies, has come down from 119 to 112. And showstopper luxury and supercar brands, including Toyota, Jeep, Lamborghini, Porsche, and Volvo will be missing. Similarly, the commercial vehicle makers also gave the show a miss -- a prolonged economic slowdown has dented their fortunes and near chances of any recovery.

Farewell, Astad

Farewell, Astad

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

'Gone too soon, Astad, but I know whenever we meet in that world beyond, I will watch you dance.' Swarupa Dutt remembers a remarkable human being and a magnificent performer who left the world poorer when he passed into the ages on Thursday.

COVID-19 vaccine race: Where they stand currently

COVID-19 vaccine race: Where they stand currently

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

As India prepares to launch its vaccine drive on January 16, here is a look at the options:

Here are some magnificent flying machines at Aero India!

Here are some magnificent flying machines at Aero India!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

The Bengaluru skies dazzled with somersaults and stunts by metal birds.

Vat 69 to Coke: What Bollywood drinks in the movies

Vat 69 to Coke: What Bollywood drinks in the movies

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'In the early years of this century, barely 10 years after liberalisation, drinking Coke was still cool,' notes Uttaran Das Gupta.

England had best bid for 2018 World Cup: FIFA official

England had best bid for 2018 World Cup: FIFA official

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

England's failed bid to host the 2018 World Cup "was by far the strongest contender", FIFA official said.

Gas pipeline: GAIL in talks with RIL

Gas pipeline: GAIL in talks with RIL

Rediff.com5 May 2004

GAIL on Wednesday said it is in talks with Reliance for laying a Rs 6,725 crore pipeline from Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh to Uran to pipe natural gas from RIL's gas fields in Bay of Bengal to consumption centres in West and North.