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Hamilton wins British Grand Prix to slash Vettel's lead

Hamilton wins British Grand Prix to slash Vettel's lead

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

Lewis Hamilton won his home British Grand Prix for the fourth year in a row on Sunday while Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel suffered a penultimate lap puncture that slashed his championship lead to a single point.

Guess how many rooms Baahubali director's home has!

Guess how many rooms Baahubali director's home has!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

'Not everything in my life is Baahubalian size.'

F1: Championship leader Hamilton in holiday mood after Hungarian victory

F1: Championship leader Hamilton in holiday mood after Hungarian victory

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The four-time world champion's fifth win of the season for Mercedes left him on 213 points to 189 for Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, who finished second, and relishing the prospect of a stress-free family holiday.

Holi weekend splash for travel companies

Holi weekend splash for travel companies

Rediff.com16 Mar 2014

Indian traveller is no longer satisfied with a single annual vacation, but is increasingly demanding multiple holidays and festive breaks offer an ideal opportunity.

A happy trip to Diu

A happy trip to Diu

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

We had asked you Dear Readers to share photographs and impressions about your favourite Indian beach.

North Kerala: The unexplored 'God's Own Country'

North Kerala: The unexplored 'God's Own Country'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Not many have seen the Kerala in which coconut trees are sparse but waterfalls, lush valleys, and deep forests are abundant.

Why you must head to Assam this June

Why you must head to Assam this June

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Go firefly spotting, enjoy a beach vacation or pay a visit to the menstruating goddess in Assam this month.

Hamilton wins Belgian F1 Grand Prix

Hamilton wins Belgian F1 Grand Prix

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton won the Belgian Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday to increase his lead over Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg to 28 points with eight races remaining.

Hamilton beats Rosberg in Mexico, keeps title bid alive

Hamilton beats Rosberg in Mexico, keeps title bid alive

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Lewis Hamilton won the Mexican Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday, his landmark 51st career victory cutting Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg's overall lead to 19 points and keeping the German waiting for a first title. The pole-to-flag victory was the triple world champion's eighth of the season and put him level with France's Alain Prost in the all-time lists of winners. Only Michael Schumacher (91) has more. Rosberg, who would have clinched the title had he won and Hamilton finished 10th or lower, crossed the line 8.354 seconds behind to anchor champions Mercedes to a sixth one-two finish of the season.

Why Indians are obsessed with South Africa!

Why Indians are obsessed with South Africa!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Why South Africa is such a popular vacation spot among Indian celebs?

An Indian off-roader's dream weekend

An Indian off-roader's dream weekend

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Calling all adventure seekers.

Waking up to a different kind of twitter

Waking up to a different kind of twitter

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

A weekend in the beautiful sleepy town of Mukteshwar is just what you need to bust your stress, says Suchismita Banerjee.

Mumbai is costliest city for travellers, Chandigarh best holiday spot

Mumbai is costliest city for travellers, Chandigarh best holiday spot

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Mumbai was found to have the highest average hotel room rent of Rs 23,092 for three nights while hotels in Jaipur continues to remain the cheapest to stay.

Pack your bags, get set, go! 2018's most epic vacations

Pack your bags, get set, go! 2018's most epic vacations

Rediff.com5 May 2018

From yacht cruise to jet skiing, get a taste of adventure this summer.

This Harley can't take tight corners

This Harley can't take tight corners

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

Harley-Davidson's Breakout is a great bike for weekend getaways, but its biggest challenge is its limited manoeuvrability and reluctance to take tight corners, says Arup Das.

Travel calendar: Places to visit in March

Travel calendar: Places to visit in March

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

From Mathura to Udaipur, we tell you the places to head to this month.

Vettel claims victory in Singapore Grand Prix

Vettel claims victory in Singapore Grand Prix

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel won an incident-packed Singapore Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday after world champion Lewis Hamilton retired early for the first time this season and an intruder set heart rates fluttering when he strolled on to the track.

Hamilton equals Senna's tally with Japanese win

Hamilton equals Senna's tally with Japanese win

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Lewis Hamilton won the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday to equal the late Ayrton Senna's tally of 41 Formula One victories and move 48 points clear of Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg with five races remaining.

Beginner's guide to managing your money

Beginner's guide to managing your money

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Five simple tips to help the youth kick-start their financial education

Audi A3 Cabriolet: An attractively-priced convertible you can buy

Audi A3 Cabriolet: An attractively-priced convertible you can buy

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The Audi A3 Cabriolet is a convertible that is reasonably priced and is sure to bring you tons of attention.

Jaitley keen to rationalise personal, corporate taxes in 4 years

Jaitley keen to rationalise personal, corporate taxes in 4 years

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley outlined the roadmap of the BJP-led Government for the coming months, saying the Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be a "top priority".

When Aamir Khan, Marilyn Monroe DIDN'T Have A Name

When Aamir Khan, Marilyn Monroe DIDN'T Have A Name

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

These characters have entertained us despite the fact that they do not have any name at all.

Now, have a pet by your workstation

Now, have a pet by your workstation

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

Some start-ups, small businesses allowing pets at workplace

Working during pregnancy? Read this!

Working during pregnancy? Read this!

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Don't try to be a super woman. You must listen to your body, says Dr Mahima Bakshi.

10 places to visit in 2015!

10 places to visit in 2015!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Travel bloggers Amrita Das and Rutavi Mehta list out their recommendations.

KKR players undergo intense training in SA in preparation for CLT20

KKR players undergo intense training in SA in preparation for CLT20

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

In their quest to be battle-ready for the upcoming Champions League Twenty20, Kolkata Knight Riders sent four of their players -- Yusuf Pathan, Piyush Chawla, Manvinder Bisla and Kuldeep Yadav -- to Bloemfontein, South Africa for 15 days of training camp that included cycling, running and mountaineering.

Is luxury housing slowdown-proof?

Is luxury housing slowdown-proof?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

The year so far has witnessed several luxury project launches by major real estate companies such as DLF, Unitech, Supertech, Tata Housing and Godrej Properties.

Review: NH10 is a compelling thriller

Review: NH10 is a compelling thriller

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Anushka Sharma is at her most impressive in the chilling NH10 but the climax is a bit of a letdown, notes Sukanya Verma.

In Jaipur for a day? Here's what to do!

In Jaipur for a day? Here's what to do!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Apart from its sight-seeing grandeurs, the city boasts a unique shopping and gastronomical experience.

Can french fries be healthy? Yes, it's possible!

Can french fries be healthy? Yes, it's possible!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

Here's how you can enjoy your favourite snack and keep bad cholesterol under control too.

To hire or own a car: Which is cheaper?

To hire or own a car: Which is cheaper?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

The conversion from ownership to taxi hiring services is gaining ground.

Working from home: Dream or nightmare?

Working from home: Dream or nightmare?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Durba Dhyani set out to work from home and here's what she discovered.

Why this model arranges funeral services

Why this model arranges funeral services

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Model Daljeet Sean Singh wants to give people a meaningful farewell.

Birthday Special: The A to Z of Aamir Khan

Birthday Special: The A to Z of Aamir Khan

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

26 reasons why we love Aamir Khan!

Aishwarya's favourite city? Click here to see!

Aishwarya's favourite city? Click here to see!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

'The hotel room number can never total up to 8.' 'I fly First Class and won't take a pre-9am flight.' Check out Bollywood's travel plans.

General Rawat knows the challenges his men face

General Rawat knows the challenges his men face

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

'The scope of cordon and search operations has changed drastically.' 'Operations are now more focused, intelligence driven and involve very small cordons with minimum inconvenience to the people.' 'This has been the humanisation of conflict.' 'It has come to be institutionalised in the army's concept.' 'General Rawat has been schooled in this thinking and when he makes a statement it is with full consciousness of the institutionalised concept,' says Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd), the former GOC 15 Corps in Srinagar and the officer acclaimed as the 'People's General'.

Why a trip to Landour and Dhanaulti is a must!

Why a trip to Landour and Dhanaulti is a must!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

While Mussoorie is the nerve point with all the hustle bustle of the tourist activities, Landour lies quietly reminiscent of a 19th century British suburb.

Back to the present

Back to the present

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Looking at how the idea of gift giving and taking on Diwali has changed

Why the Rs 322-crore/km Mumbai highway may be a 'disaster'

Why the Rs 322-crore/km Mumbai highway may be a 'disaster'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Govt says coastal road is meant to decongest Mumbai, experts believe it would be counter-productive.

A treasure trove called Shantiniketan

A treasure trove called Shantiniketan

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Have you been there?