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Why Imola GP will be quite a mouthful for F1 commentators

Why Imola GP will be quite a mouthful for F1 commentators

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Past races at Imola have been designated the San Marino Grand Prix but last year's, the first at the circuit since 2006, was called the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix after the surrounding region.

Fearing Punjab-like situation, Cong to decide on Raj leadership soon

Fearing Punjab-like situation, Cong to decide on Raj leadership soon

Rediff.com26 May 2022

According to the party leadership, it does not want to create a Punjab-like situation where it had been postponed till the last moment.

Southgate in no mood to change England's winning formula

Southgate in no mood to change England's winning formula

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

England manager Gareth Southgate says he is not about to change his team's approach for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Croatia, saying he wants the "same again" from his young side.

10 greatest upsets in FIFA World Cup

10 greatest upsets in FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Saudi Arabia's 2-1 victory over Argentina is rated the biggest shock in World Cup history.

IOC, Adani-Total, Shell, 26 other firms lap up Reliance's KG-D6 gas

IOC, Adani-Total, Shell, 26 other firms lap up Reliance's KG-D6 gas

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

State-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Adani-Total Gas Ltd and Shell were among the 29 companies that bid and bought natural gas to be produced from the deepest field in the KG-D6 block of Reliance Industries Ltd and bp, sources said. IOC walked away with almost half of the 6 million standard cubic meters per day of gas sold in an e-auction on Wednesday while state-owned gas utility GAIL bought 0.7 mmscmd, Adani-Total Gas Ltd 0.4 mmscmd, Shell 0.5 mmscmd, GSPC 0.25 mmscmd and IGS another 0.5 mmscmd, two sources with knowledge of the matter said. Reliance-bp on Wednesday held an e-auction for sale of gas from the MJ field in their eastern offshore KG-D6 block after incorporating the government's new marketing rules to give CNG-selling city gas companies first priority over supplies.

SC warns defence ministry of contempt notice over OROP payment arrears

SC warns defence ministry of contempt notice over OROP payment arrears

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday came down heavily on the ministry of defence over its January 20 communication regarding payment of arrears of One Rank-One Pension (OROP) in installments to eligible pensioners of the armed forces.

The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists the most popular Yash Chopra films -- the ones he directed, not produced (yes, so that means no DDLJ) -- that can be watched on OTT.

'This is the best formula that can happen in J&K'

'This is the best formula that can happen in J&K'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

'More than anything else, it is pragmatism that is working out in Jammu and Kashmir. It is not a question of convenience, but getting together and understanding that no other better option can work.' 'The very fact that it has taken two months of hard negotiations obviously means that they have taken a very mature approach. This shows the seriousness of intent and statesman-like qualities that they both have displayed.'

Points elude Force India again

Points elude Force India again

Rediff.com12 Jul 2009

Kimi Raikkonen dashed Adrian Sutil's fairytale home race as Force India, for the umpteenth time, came agonisingly close to scoring its first Formula One points before falling to the jinx at the German Grand Prix in Nuerburgring, on Sunday. In a repeat of last year's Monaco Grand Prix, Raikkonen bruised Sutil's VJM02 just when the German, running second, was coming out of the pit and knocked off the front wing to force a pit-stop that dashed Sutil's point hopes.

Hungary GP PHOTOS: 'Happy' Hamilton savours first win for Mercedes

Hungary GP PHOTOS: 'Happy' Hamilton savours first win for Mercedes

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

Britain's Lewis Hamilton seized his first win for Mercedes in the Hungarian heat on Sunday while Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel forged 38 points clear in the Formula One championship after finishing third.

Understand the MF returns formula

Understand the MF returns formula

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

When the gain or loss in a portfolio is expressed as a percentage of the invested capital, it is known as the absolute return.

This F1 champ has struggled mentally, emotionally

This F1 champ has struggled mentally, emotionally

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Lewis Hamilton has spoken about his mental and emotional struggles

Hamilton is F1's first black driver

Hamilton is F1's first black driver

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

The 21-year-old Briton will race for McLaren next year alongside double world champion Fernando Alonso.

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode might take,' observes Sreehari Nair.

First Asian city to host Gay Games

First Asian city to host Gay Games

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Hong Kong will host the 2022 Gay Games, fighting off bids from cities in the United States and Mexico to become the first Asian city to stage the sports and cultural event.

'Modi is not an alternative, remove him first'

'Modi is not an alternative, remove him first'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

As the united opposition routed the BJP in bypolls, here are some of the political reactions.

Karthikeyan not interested in Force India

Karthikeyan not interested in Force India

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

India's first Formula One driver Narain Karthikeyan said he was never interested in joining Force India and criticised team co-owner Vijay Mallya for saying no Indian was good enough to drive in F1.

Poaching claims fly thick and fast ahead of Delhi mayor's election

Poaching claims fly thick and fast ahead of Delhi mayor's election

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Ahead of the mayor's election, the Aam Aadmi Party, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress on Saturday alleged that attempts were being made to lure their newly elected Municipal Corporation of Delhi councillors.

French GP: Verstappen wins after Leclerc crashes out

French GP: Verstappen wins after Leclerc crashes out

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

The victory on a hot afternoon at Le Castellet was Verstappen's seventh of the season and 27th of his career.

PIX: Verstappen wins in Belgium from 14th on the grid

PIX: Verstappen wins in Belgium from 14th on the grid

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

IMAGES from the Belgian F1 Grand Prix

Chintan Shivir: Cong to bring these sweeping changes in the party

Chintan Shivir: Cong to bring these sweeping changes in the party

Rediff.com13 May 2022

The Congress is likely to enforce the 'One family, one ticket' formula granting exemption to only another family member who has been doing 'exemplary work' for the party for a period of at least five years, as the grand old party promised big ticket changes while acknowledging that it had not kept pace with changing times.

Ved Review: Nothing New To Surprise

Ved Review: Nothing New To Surprise

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

The 'been there, seen that' feeling is so strong with Ved that it punctures any possibility of a compelling watch, Mayur Sanap tells us.

Raikkonen takes F1 title after Brazil GP win

Raikkonen takes F1 title after Brazil GP win

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

His unexpected title triumph ended 22-year-old Briton Lewis Hamilton's dreams of becoming the youngest champion in his debut season with McLaren.

Button cracks ribs, to miss F1 testing

Button cracks ribs, to miss F1 testing

Rediff.com25 Nov 2006

The Honda driver suffered two hairline cracks to his ribs while go-karting.

Shantaram Review: Too Verbose

Shantaram Review: Too Verbose

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

If future episodes are as verbose and unwieldy, it might be difficult to keep from switching channels, points out Deepa Ghalot.

We are a bit short, but have enough runs: Ashwin

We are a bit short, but have enough runs: Ashwin

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Ravichandran Ashwin termed India's first innings score as slightly below par on a "two-paced" Wanderers pitch, but added that it could be enough for their bowling arsenal to make a match of the second Test against South Africa.

To Toyota, yours Trulli

To Toyota, yours Trulli

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

Success-starved Toyota are desperate for a first Formula One victory and Italian driver Jarno Trulli said on Thursday he was ready to deliver it.

F1 hopeful Daruvala's special flight gamble pays off

F1 hopeful Daruvala's special flight gamble pays off

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

It was a repatriation flight for the Indians stuck in London and being exposed to infection during the long journey was a risk but Formula 1 hopeful Jehan Daruvala had no option.

This Budget Is A Statement Of Confidence

This Budget Is A Statement Of Confidence

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

'Indian families' needs and expectations have gone through a revolution across economic demographics.' 'As this latest Modi-Sitharaman Budget demonstrated, politicians have understood this change. They are responding to it,' points out Shekhar Gupta.

Doctor G: Lazy, Dishonest, Film

Doctor G: Lazy, Dishonest, Film

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Doctor G is outwardly all for women, but evidently has no interest in them, observes Sreehari Nair.

Mick Schumacher makes F1 practice debut

Mick Schumacher makes F1 practice debut

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Mick Schumacher made his first track appearance as a fully signed-up Formula One driver on Friday

PIX: Check out F1's fastest and longest street circuit

PIX: Check out F1's fastest and longest street circuit

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Formula One unveiled its longest and fastest street circuit on Thursday, predicting top speeds of 322kph and wheel-to-wheel racing when Saudi Arabia hosts a race for the first time in Jeddah in December.

Narain relaxed before Sepang drive

Narain relaxed before Sepang drive

Rediff.com19 Mar 2005

"I do not feel as much under pressure in Sepang than in Melbourne," said Narain Karthikeyan.

'If your heart is clean...'

'If your heart is clean...'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

'And you put your heart and soul into your work, even if it takes longer, slowly and surely, people will start recognising that about you.' 'There's no need to get caught up in the noise and PR game.'

Hamilton quickest on test track

Hamilton quickest on test track

Rediff.com6 Dec 2007

Ferrari's new champion Kimi Raikkonen was fourth on the timesheets.

Caterham first out with 'ugly' new F1 car

Caterham first out with 'ugly' new F1 car

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

Malaysian-owned Caterham emerged at the head of the pack on Thursday as the first of the Formula One teams to show off their new car.

Priyanka brews winning formula for Congress

Priyanka brews winning formula for Congress

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Priyanka Gandhi gets into rigorous damage control mode in wake of her party's eroding popularity ahead of the polls, reports Renu Mittal

Shorts: Jehan races to commanding win at Monza

Shorts: Jehan races to commanding win at Monza

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Ramkumar-Balaji win Cassis Challenger title.

Perez wins rain-delayed and red-flagged Monaco GP

Perez wins rain-delayed and red-flagged Monaco GP

Rediff.com29 May 2022

An angry Leclerc dropped to fourth after Ferrari called him in again for slicks and then told him, too late, to stay out after Sainz also pitted and went directly from wets to the dry tyres.

PIX: Sporting world pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

PIX: Sporting world pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Test cricketers from England and South Africa paid tributes to Queen Elizabeth II as they wore black armbands and observed a minute's silence ahead of start of Day 3 of the third and final Test match at The Oval in London.