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Electric, hybrid cars to become cheaper

Electric, hybrid cars to become cheaper

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

The Pune-based research institute will design and develop car batteries and offer the technology for mass production.

Hamilton suffers electrical gremlins at Monza

Hamilton suffers electrical gremlins at Monza

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Electrical gremlins held up Lewis Hamilton in Italian Grand Prix practice on Friday after the Mercedes driver had lapped more than half a second quicker than anyone else in the morning session.

4 reasons why Kohli should end row with journalist...

4 reasons why Kohli should end row with journalist...

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Virat Kohli should resolve the row amicably with the concerned scribe.

PHOTOS: South Africa crush Australia in first Test

PHOTOS: South Africa crush Australia in first Test

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Kagiso Rabada claimed five wickets as South Africa crushed Australia by a huge margin of 177 runs, to win the first Test against Australia, on Day 5 in Perth, on Monday.

BHP Billiton may not review India exit plan

BHP Billiton may not review India exit plan

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

For simplification and a sharper strategic focus, BHP Billiton has been reassessing its global assets portfolio.

Not surprised at India's ouster: Bailey

Not surprised at India's ouster: Bailey

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Australian captain George Bailey is not surprised that India did not qualify for the tri-series final and said that concentrating on Test cricket before heading into the ODI event might have been the reason for their below-par showing.

I feel I'm under pressure when I'm not scoring runs: Watson

I feel I'm under pressure when I'm not scoring runs: Watson

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Australia all-rounder Shane Watson said memories of Phil Hughes will flood him the moment he steps out to compete in the fourth Test against India in Sydney, starting on January 6.

Clarke should be prepared to hear the death knell of his Test career

Clarke should be prepared to hear the death knell of his Test career

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Clarke now averages 16.71 for the series, the worst performer among Australia's recognised batsmen who have played more than two Tests in the series.

Malaysia corrects final words from MH370, search continues

Malaysia corrects final words from MH370, search continues

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Multinational search teams were racing against time to locate the black box of the crashed airliner, as Malaysia revised the account of the critical final communication received from the jet.

ICC says clampdown on bouncers unlikely despite Hughes' demise

ICC says clampdown on bouncers unlikely despite Hughes' demise

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive David Richardson revealed that a clampdown down on bouncers is unlikely despite the passing of Australian batsman Phillip Hughes last Thursday.

IOC to issue Zika guidance as virus spreads before Rio Olympics

IOC to issue Zika guidance as virus spreads before Rio Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

The International Olympic Committee will issue guidelines this week aimed at protecting athletes and visitors from Zika, a mosquito-borne virus spreading rapidly across South America months before the Rio de Janeiro Games in August.

G20 leaders vow to boost global GDP by over $2 trillion

G20 leaders vow to boost global GDP by over $2 trillion

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

The statement said that the global economy is being held back by a shortfall in demand, while addressing supply constraints is key to lifting potential growth.

Federer and Nadal primed for dream Wimbledon final reprise

Federer and Nadal primed for dream Wimbledon final reprise

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have shared the grand slam spoils this year and it would take a hard heart not to hope for a fairy tale rematch next month of their epic 2008 Wimbledon final.

Tropical Cyclone Jack halts aerial search for MH370

Tropical Cyclone Jack halts aerial search for MH370

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Air search operations to hunt for the crashed MH370 were suspended on Tuesday due to a tropical cyclone heading south over the Indian Ocean, as a robotic mini-submarine neared completion of its underwater search with no sign of wreckage.

PHOTOS: Djokovic downs Federer to retain Indian Wells title

PHOTOS: Djokovic downs Federer to retain Indian Wells title

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

World No 1 Novak Djokovic fought off a determined challenge from Swiss great Roger Federer on Sunday to claim back-to-back titles at Indian Wells and celebrate his 50th tournament win on the ATP Tour.

'There's something romantic about finishing playing in front of New Zealand crowds'

'There's something romantic about finishing playing in front of New Zealand crowds'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

The romance of finishing his career by leading New Zealand into one last battle against Australia on home soil persuaded Brendon McCullum to bow out of international cricket before next year's World Twenty20.

Will Clarke rise like a Phoenix from the Ashes?

Will Clarke rise like a Phoenix from the Ashes?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Australia captain Michael Clarke defiant as Australia seek to salvage Ashes.

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Six of the best for pole sitter Rosberg

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Six of the best for pole sitter Rosberg

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Nico Rosberg stormed to his sixth pole position in a row and denied Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton a landmark 50th in Formula One's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Saturday.

Sports Shorts: 'Anything can happen in new Davis Cup format'

Sports Shorts: 'Anything can happen in new Davis Cup format'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Federer through; Venus exits

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Federer through; Venus exits

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Images from the third day at the US Open, the final Grand Slam tournament of the year, in New York, on Wednesday:

Kings XI need to pull up their socks against Mumbai

Kings XI need to pull up their socks against Mumbai

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Mumbai Indians seek to maintain momentum against Kings XI Punjab.

PHOTOS: Duminy, Elgar hit centuries as SA dominate Day 3

PHOTOS: Duminy, Elgar hit centuries as SA dominate Day 3

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

Images from Day 3 of the first Test between Australia and South Africa in Perth on Saturday.

The Aussie who took on the British for Rani Laxmibai

The Aussie who took on the British for Rani Laxmibai

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

John Lang represented Rani Laxmibai in her legal battle against the East India Company to prevent the British from annexing her kingdom of Jhansi. Rediff.com's Archana Masih on a maverick Aussie who spent 22 years in India and became a friend in its dark days of bondage.

Sports Shorts: Prajnesh makes second straight Masters main draw

Sports Shorts: Prajnesh makes second straight Masters main draw

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

India's number one singles player Prajnesh Gunneswaran beat Jay Clarke of Great Britain in straight sets to enter the main draw of the Miami Open, on Wednesday.

Webber eyes Le Mans after life at Formula One

Webber eyes Le Mans after life at Formula One

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Mark Webber has no intention of coasting when he calls time on his 12-year career in Formula One at the end of the season and is determined to put Porsche back on top of the podium at Le Mans sooner rather than later.

Captain Clarke set to miss 1st Test versus India

Captain Clarke set to miss 1st Test versus India

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

A bizarre standoff between Michael Clarke and selectors over the Australia captain's hopes of playing the first Test against India next week remained unresolved on Tuesday after the nation's cricket board dug in its heels.

UAE Royals co-owner Virat Kohli signs up Roger Federer for IPTL 2

UAE Royals co-owner Virat Kohli signs up Roger Federer for IPTL 2

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

One of the greatest tennis players of all time and current world number two, Roger Federer has joined the UAE Royals franchise in the second season of the Coca-Cola International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) 2015 that will be held from 2nd to 20th December 2015.

Pace bowling is about combination of skill, work ethics: McGrath

Pace bowling is about combination of skill, work ethics: McGrath

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath feels that he has learnt a lot after being associated with MRF Pace foundation in the last two years after his initial hesitation to take over the role from Dennis Lillee.

Sports Shorts: India out of final race after loss to Australia

Sports Shorts: India out of final race after loss to Australia

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

The Fake News Epidemic

The Fake News Epidemic

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

'So potent is the menace of false news that scientists have now devised a psychological vaccine to target it,' says Veena Sandhu.

Madison Keys's fairytale run at Melbourne Park ends...

Madison Keys's fairytale run at Melbourne Park ends...

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Madison Keys is determined to take an extra step at the Grand Slams

India held to 2-2 draw by Britain in Azlan Shah opener

India held to 2-2 draw by Britain in Azlan Shah opener

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

After having maximum possession till the 2nd quarter, India finally took the lead in the 19th minute as Akashdeep Singh scored on rebound of a penalty corner.

F1: Ricciardo ready for the Red Bull hot seat

F1: Ricciardo ready for the Red Bull hot seat

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

The Perth-born driver has yet to finish higher than seventh in a Formula One career that started in 2011 with now-defunct HRT but he now stands on the cusp of the big time with the dominant team of the last four years.

Sports Shorts: Kynan raises medal hopes; Pacquiao withdraws from fight with Horn

Sports Shorts: Kynan raises medal hopes; Pacquiao withdraws from fight with Horn

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday

England battling to save Perth Test and keep series alive

England battling to save Perth Test and keep series alive

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

A dominant Australia were five wickets away from reclaiming the Ashes after hammering England with the bat and reducing them to 251 for five with the ball at the end of the fourth day of the third test at the WACA on Monday.

Miami Open: Nadal, Venus advance; Dimitrov, Vesnina ousted

Miami Open: Nadal, Venus advance; Dimitrov, Vesnina ousted

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic made a strong return to competition on Friday by beating Viktor Troicki 6-3, 7-5 to reach the third round of the Miami Open.

US Open PHOTOS: Venus, Serena to face off in quarters; Djokovic stretched

US Open PHOTOS: Venus, Serena to face off in quarters; Djokovic stretched

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Venus Williams stands in the way of younger sister Serena's bid for a calendar-year Grand Slam after reaching the quarter-finals with a 6-2, 6-1 rout of Estonian teenager Anett Kontaveit on Sunday.

'Batting at the top of order, it's important to get big hundreds'

'Batting at the top of order, it's important to get big hundreds'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Rohit Sharma has described his hundred against Bangladesh at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday as one of the best tons in his career.

Maria Sharapova: Fit, revitalised and raring to go

Maria Sharapova: Fit, revitalised and raring to go

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Maria Sharapova is renowned for her sheer determination in the face of adversity but in Singapore on Saturday, the Russian was quick to cast doubt over her chances of winning the WTA Finals after an injury-ravaged second half of the season.

Tendulkar, Big B lead Twitteratti in congratulating Team India

Tendulkar, Big B lead Twitteratti in congratulating Team India

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Former cricketers, including Sachin Tendulkar, among other sportspersons, lavished praise on the Indian cricket team after the defending champions beat arch-rivals Pakistan by 76 runs in their World Cup opener in Adelaide.