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Mexico and New Jersey races unlikely: Ecclestone

Mexico and New Jersey races unlikely: Ecclestone

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

ormula One races in Mexico and New Jersey are unlikely to happen next year, the sport's commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Sunday.

How much carbs should you have?

How much carbs should you have?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

It is recommended that you consume 1 to 4 gm of carbohydrates per every 2.2 pounds (approx 1 kg) of body weight if you are planning to exercise for longer than an hour.

Beckham to play part in opening ceremony

Beckham to play part in opening ceremony

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Former England soccer captain David Beckham will play a cameo role in Friday's Olympic opening ceremony after he was left out of Britain's team for the Games.

Indian shooters annoyed over London hotel mix-up

Indian shooters annoyed over London hotel mix-up

Rediff.com1 May 2012

India's Olympic shooters are annoyed about being forced to leave their London hotel a day early after a booking mix-up at the shooting World Cup, a test event for the Olympic Games.

Tiger Woods is an inspiration, says girlfriend Lindsey Vonn

Tiger Woods is an inspiration, says girlfriend Lindsey Vonn

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

The US skiing star Lindsey Vonn has revealed that her boyfriend and golf star Tiger Woods is an 'inspiration' to her.

UK's Cameron defends Dow sponsorship of Games

UK's Cameron defends Dow sponsorship of Games

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

British Prime Minister David Cameron has defended Dow Chemical's sponsorship of the Olympic Games in the face of Indian anger over the company's link to a deadly gas leak in Bhopal in 1984.

FIFA chief says players should forget about racist jibes!

FIFA chief says players should forget about racist jibes!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

Players who are racially insulted during matches should accept it as part of on-field provocation and shake hands with their opponent at the end, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Wednesday.

2 Koreas seek peace, denuclearisation, reunification at historic summit

2 Koreas seek peace, denuclearisation, reunification at historic summit

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

After entering the Peace House for the inter-Korean summit, Kim wrote in the guest book 'a new history begins now'.

Can't control if someone chooses to do wrong: Kohli on match-fixing

Can't control if someone chooses to do wrong: Kohli on match-fixing

Rediff.com6 May 2016

India's Test captain Virat Kohli is of the opinion that despite putting any number of checks in place to curb match-fixing it will always depend on an individual player as to what kind of choices he makes.

Why Bollywood is giving Sunny Leone full marks!

Why Bollywood is giving Sunny Leone full marks!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Meet the 4 candidates bidding for FIFA presidency...

Meet the 4 candidates bidding for FIFA presidency...

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Sepp Blatter, Luis Figo, Michael van Praag and Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein have bid to stand for FIFA president.

Rijkaard appointed coach at Galatasaray

Rijkaard appointed coach at Galatasaray

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Frank Rijkaard will replace Bulent Korkmaz as coach at Galatasaray, the Turkish club said on Friday. The former Barcelona coach is set to sign a two-year deal with the club.

Figo to challenge Sepp Blatter for FIFA presidency

Figo to challenge Sepp Blatter for FIFA presidency

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Former Portugal star Luis Figo has announced his intentions to challenge Sepp Blatter in the FIFA presidential elections.

'I get slightly troubled when people see Sherlock Holmes as sexy'

'I get slightly troubled when people see Sherlock Holmes as sexy'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

'I was very wary about stepping into the limelight and the populist role like Sherlock Holmes, but the minute I saw who was involved and read the script and the quality of it I thought: I've got to do this.' Benedict Cumberbatch tells CNN International why he nearly turned down the chance to play Sherlock Homes.

Virat Kohli on his late father's influence, Tendulkar and Indo-Pak cricket

Virat Kohli on his late father's influence, Tendulkar and Indo-Pak cricket

Rediff.com6 May 2016

India's Test captain Virat Kohli talks in depth about his introduction to cricket, his bond with cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and his relationship with the Pakistan cricket team in his interview on CNN's 'Talk Asia'.

Rezai beats Sharapova to reach Istanbul Cup final

Rezai beats Sharapova to reach Istanbul Cup final

Rediff.com26 May 2007

The unseeded Frenchwoman beat the top seed to set up a meeting with Russia's Elena Dementieva.

Football Briefs: One pan-India league?

Football Briefs: One pan-India league?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Blue is the colour (of money)

Blue is the colour (of money)

Rediff.com10 Sep 2003

Can Peter Kenyon turn Chelsea into a global brand to compete with the likes of Real Madrid and his former employer Manchester United.

Drive yourself bonkers: Button

Drive yourself bonkers: Button

Rediff.com5 Dec 2003

Jenson Button has been called many things in his young life. Captain Sensible is not one of them. Until now.

'Sochi is safe, Americans should go if they wish'

'Sochi is safe, Americans should go if they wish'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

President Barack Obama said in an interview broadcast on Friday that he believes the Russian city of Sochi is safe and that Americans who want to go to the Olympics should go.

Wrestler Gardner takes frostbite in his stride

Wrestler Gardner takes frostbite in his stride

Rediff.com10 May 2004

In the Sydney Olympics, the American defeated a man who many had considered invincible, Russian Alexander Karelin.

Hamilton on being the first black driver in F1

Hamilton on being the first black driver in F1

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

The three-time World champion talks about the challenges of being the first black driver in F1, why he credits his family for his success, what was his first car, what he says to his critics who say that he's not focussed on racing, how many more years does he think he has in F1 racing.

Paris attacks investigation: Latest developments

Paris attacks investigation: Latest developments

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Five days after deadly attacks in Paris, which claimed 129 lives, details are emerging about the identities of the men who carried out the attacks

This DeshBhakt Questions Everything

This DeshBhakt Questions Everything

Rediff.com18 May 2019

Akash Banerjee is posing tough questions to the establishment -- and getting away with them.

The women who brought down M J Akbar

The women who brought down M J Akbar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

On Wednesday, Minister of State (External Affairs) M J Akbar resigned from his post after facing a flurry of allegations of sexual harassment by women journalists. As the women journalists 'feel vindicated' following his resignation, here's a list of the women who came forward and shared their ordeal.

The men (and woman) in Angelina Jolie's love life

The men (and woman) in Angelina Jolie's love life

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Angelina Jolie's tangled love life!

The brightest Indian-American stars in the US

The brightest Indian-American stars in the US

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Indian Americans are not just shining in the fields of technology, education and management. You can now spot them every where... in politics, in research, in the movies and even on YouTube, says Ignatius Chithelen.Indian Americans are not just shining in the fields of technology, education and management. You can now spot them every where... in politics, in research, in the movies and even on YouTube, says Ignatius Chithelen.

The amputee who helps other amputees scale mountains

The amputee who helps other amputees scale mountains

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Meet Mona Patel, one of CNN's Top 10 Heroes of the Year.

These men will face off against FIFA president Blatter

These men will face off against FIFA president Blatter

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Meet the men who shall face off against FIFA president Sepp Blatter

The legend who inspired 3 Idiots

The legend who inspired 3 Idiots

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Magsaysay Award winner Sonam Wangchuk speaks to Claude Arpi about his journey, his fights, his hopes and how he became an inspiration for the Bollywood blockbuster.

2 dead after 7-hour St Denis raid targetting Paris attacks mastermind

2 dead after 7-hour St Denis raid targetting Paris attacks mastermind

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Seven arrests made as woman blows herself up and man is killed by grenade during raid on apartment in St-Denis, north of Paris

Figo: Ronaldo can make a difference in France

Figo: Ronaldo can make a difference in France

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

In Mumbai to launch a business venture, Portuguese football legend Luis Figo, winner of the Ballon d'Or in 2000 and the FIFA World Player of 2001, discusses Barcelona, Real Madrid...

Coming soon: BBC News in Indian languages

Coming soon: BBC News in Indian languages

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

The BBC is all set to produce daily newscasts in Telugu, Gujarati, Punjabi and Marathi (in addition to the existing Hindi, Tamil and Urdu), Jim Egan, CEO, BBC Global News, tells Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Kim's waist NOT photoshopped

Kim's waist NOT photoshopped

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

A weekly round-up that brings to you the latest news on models, designers and actors from the world of glamour and entertainment.

'India cheers for Mary Kom, but doesn't reach out to Irom Sharmila'

'India cheers for Mary Kom, but doesn't reach out to Irom Sharmila'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

'There is a joke that is cracked in hushed tones sometimes in Manipur, what would many of the insurgent outfits do if AFSPA is indeed taken away? What would they fight against?'

WTF NEWS: It's Weird, True and Funny!

WTF NEWS: It's Weird, True and Funny!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest and funniest stories from around the world.

Will China and India be partners -- or rivals?

Will China and India be partners -- or rivals?

Rediff.com15 May 2015

It would be a chance lost if India cannot learn from and lean more on China to kick-start trade, infrastructure programmes, and increased ties, says Ravi Agrawal

'Indian cuisine is badly represented globally'

'Indian cuisine is badly represented globally'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Celebrated chef Gaggan Anand answered readers' queries on June 9. For those who missed the live chat, here is the unedited chat transcript.

The American who rescues Indian treasures!

The American who rescues Indian treasures!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

'Cultural property crimes have been linked, by the United Nations and others, to terrorism.' 'These links show the perpetrators to be associated with major criminal and terrorist networks like ISIS.

Chandilya's grand plans to make AirAsia top airline in India

Chandilya's grand plans to make AirAsia top airline in India

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

This was good enough for Fernandes to hire Chandilya to lead his India business.