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ISSF World Cup: Sheeraz Sheikh best-placed Indian in men's skeet

ISSF World Cup: Sheeraz Sheikh best-placed Indian in men's skeet

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

The remaining qualification rounds will be followed by the six-man final on Sunday. 81 shooters are in the fray.

Austrian Grand Prix: Bottas wins dramatic opener

Austrian Grand Prix: Bottas wins dramatic opener

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Valtteri Bottas won a dramatic first race of the delayed Formula One season for champions Mercedes in Austria on Sunday

All 645 evacuated from Wuhan test negative for coronavirus

All 645 evacuated from Wuhan test negative for coronavirus

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Three medical students studying at the Wuhan University, all natives of Kerala, who returned to India on their own recently and self-reported at a hospital in the state have tested positive for the respiratory virus.

20 years on: F1 drivers, fans remember sensational Senna

20 years on: F1 drivers, fans remember sensational Senna

Rediff.com2 May 2014

On the 20th death anniversary of Brazilian Formula One legend Ayrton Senna, fans and the sporting community paid tribute to the man who was arguably one of the best drivers in F1 history.

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists 10 of his favourite films that played in various sections at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.

Is Ferrari favouring Sebastian Vettel?

Is Ferrari favouring Sebastian Vettel?

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Ferrari are giving Sebastian Vettel the Michael Schumacher treatment, according to the German's main title rival Lewis Hamilton.

Check out this season's Formula One calendar...

Check out this season's Formula One calendar...

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Details of the 19-race F1 calendar, which has the same number of races as last year. Start times are 1200 GMT (1730 IST).

Ferrari to replace Raikkonen with Leclerc in 2019

Ferrari to replace Raikkonen with Leclerc in 2019

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

Finland's 2007 Formula One World champion Kimi Raikkonen will leave Ferrari at the end of the season in a swap with Sauber's Charles Leclerc, both teams announced on Tuesday.

Sochi Olympics: It is 2 am; do you know where the ski jumpers are?

Sochi Olympics: It is 2 am; do you know where the ski jumpers are?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

Many Olympic ski jumpers have had to alter their routines to ensure they stay sharp for jumping events that start at 9:30 pm local time (1730 GMT) and often do not wrap up until well after midnight.

Foreign envoys in Kashmir to study situation on ground

Foreign envoys in Kashmir to study situation on ground

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

A group of envoys including those from several Europe Union countries and a few Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC) member states began a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday to take a first-hand account of the situation in newly-carved union territory, especially after the recently-concluded local body elections.

Sharma closes in on Joburg Open title on rain-hit day

Sharma closes in on Joburg Open title on rain-hit day

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

India's Shubhankar Sharma remained on course for his maiden European Tour victory as lightning, rain and hail forced the Joburg Open into a Monday finish.

10 nations with the fastest Internet speed

10 nations with the fastest Internet speed

Rediff.com20 May 2015

50 million people are not connected to the cyber world in the US.

Sports Shorts: Twelve-toed Swapna gets customised shoes

Sports Shorts: Twelve-toed Swapna gets customised shoes

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Perez, Hulkenberg staying at Force India: Mallya

Perez, Hulkenberg staying at Force India: Mallya

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Mexican Sergio Perez and Germany's Nico Hulkenberg are staying at Force India next season, the Formula One team's co-owner Vijay Mallya told Reuters. "I can confirm that both the drivers are signed up for 2017," Mallya said at the British Grand Prix. "They are a fine pair, both absolutely top class. I've never believed in 'pay drivers' where talent or ability is compromised," he added.

Even in victory, Bottas plays second fiddle to Hamilton

Even in victory, Bottas plays second fiddle to Hamilton

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Bottas said he was already looking forward to next season despite the fact there are still two races left on the current calendar.

Leclerc sparks Ferrari celebrations with Italian GP win

Leclerc sparks Ferrari celebrations with Italian GP win

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Leclerc ended Ferrari's Italian Grand Prix win drought on Sunday

Ice hockey: Canada, US advance; Russia sweats

Ice hockey: Canada, US advance; Russia sweats

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

With the win, the defending gold medallists avoided a possible quarter-final clash with Russia, and will instead play the winner of Latvia versus Switzerland qualification game.

Williams family to leave F1 after Italian GP

Williams family to leave F1 after Italian GP

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The family's departure marks the end of an era after 43 years and 739 Grands Prix.

Why poor nations are more corrupt than the rich

Why poor nations are more corrupt than the rich

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

The richest countries are also the cleanest, while the poorest are perceived as the most corrupt.

Portugal, France, Germany in Euro 2020 super group

Portugal, France, Germany in Euro 2020 super group

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

Defending champions Portugal and the last two World champions, France and Germany, were thrown together in what German coach Joachim Loew described as the group of death following a lop-sided and complicated Euro 2020 draw on Saturday.

Rosberg leads Mercedes lockout with Spanish pole

Rosberg leads Mercedes lockout with Spanish pole

Rediff.com11 May 2013

Germany's Nico Rosberg gave Mercedes their third pole position in succession on Saturday with a front row lockout at the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix.

11 BEAUTIFUL STORIES From Around The World

11 BEAUTIFUL STORIES From Around The World

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films from the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

Wimbledon: Bopanna-Dabrowski ousted in mixed-doubles quarters

Wimbledon: Bopanna-Dabrowski ousted in mixed-doubles quarters

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

The 10th seeds and French Open champions lost 7-6(4), 4-6, 5-7 to the unseeded Finnish-British combo in exactly two hours on centre court.

Pakistan, Indonesia lead in malware attacks

Pakistan, Indonesia lead in malware attacks

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Countries that attracted the fewest include Japan, Finland, Norway and Sweden.

30 safest airlines in the world

30 safest airlines in the world

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

Let's take a look at 30 safest airlines in the world.

Russian Grand Prix: Rosberg on pole; Hamilton hits trouble

Russian Grand Prix: Rosberg on pole; Hamilton hits trouble

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

Nico Rosberg secured pole position for the Russian Grand Prix after Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton suffered more misfortune in Saturday's qualifying.

Sharma holds nerve to claim maiden tour win at Joburg Open

Sharma holds nerve to claim maiden tour win at Joburg Open

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

The 21-year-old Sharma led for the final two rounds after a scintillating 61 on Friday and had 11 holes to complete after lightning, rain and hail forced the event into an extra day.

COVID-19 vaccination drive to start in India on Jan 16

COVID-19 vaccination drive to start in India on Jan 16

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

After healthcare and frontline workers, priority will be given to those above 50 years of age and the under-50 population groups with co-morbidities numbering around 27 crore, it added.

Hamilton wins in Canada after Monaco blow

Hamilton wins in Canada after Monaco blow

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton won the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday in a Mercedes one-two with title rival Nico Rosberg.

'Just let Messi be... let him relax'

'Just let Messi be... let him relax'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Give Messi time to decide on Argentina future, says Saviola

Nokia in licence pact with RIM

Nokia in licence pact with RIM

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

The financial structure of the agreement includes undisclosed one-time payment and on-going payments, all from RIM to Nokia

Belgian Grand Prix: Hamilton takes 10th pole in 11 races

Belgian Grand Prix: Hamilton takes 10th pole in 11 races

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton took his 10th pole in 11 races on Saturday with Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg qualifying second on the Belgian Grand Prix grid.

After Rio Paralympics gold, Jhajharia aims for treble in Tokyo

After Rio Paralympics gold, Jhajharia aims for treble in Tokyo

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

The gold medal in men's javelin throw F46 category in the Rio Paralympics made Devendra Jhajharia the most successful Indian para athlete ever but he is in no mood to stop here and is eyeing for a treble in the 2020 Tokyo Games. The 35-year-old Jhajharia, a left-hand amputee, is the only Indian para athlete to have won two gold medals in the Paralympics, the earlier one being the yellow metal he won in 2004 Athens. "I am not stopping here after the Rio success. I have enough gas in my tank and I will definitely go for gold in Tokyo. I know my body and I can still train two hours in the morning and two hours in the evening rigorously everyday, just like I did in the build-up to the Rio Paralympics," Jhajharia told PTI in an interview.

PHOTOS: The Adventures of Vladimir Putin

PHOTOS: The Adventures of Vladimir Putin

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is known for his penchant for adventurous stunts, dived to the bottom of the Baltic Sea aboard a submersible to explore the wreck of a ship that sank in 1869, for his latest adventurous stunt.

Huawei might consider buying Nokia: Report

Huawei might consider buying Nokia: Report

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

The deal will help Huawei expand its smartphone business.

Prez makes strong pitch for India as investment destination

Prez makes strong pitch for India as investment destination

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

The President said Indian economy grew at 5.7 per cent during the first quarter of 2014-15.

Army finalises plan for inducting women in military police

Army finalises plan for inducting women in military police

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Adjutant General of the Army Lt General Ashwani Kumar said it planned to induct about 800 women in the military police with a yearly intake of 52 personnel.

Raikkonen wins season-opening Australian Grand Prix

Raikkonen wins season-opening Australian Grand Prix

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

Finland's Kimi Raikkonen won the season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix for Lotus on Sunday, beating Ferrari's Fernando Alonso into second place at Albert Park.

What a shame! India at lowly 100 on human capital index

What a shame! India at lowly 100 on human capital index

Rediff.com14 May 2015

India is ranked lower than all its BRICS peers -- Russia, China, Brazil and South Africa