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Verstappen ends F1 season with win in Abu Dhabi

Verstappen ends F1 season with win in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

Max Verstappen won the season-ending Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix from pole position for Red Bull on Sunday.

PIX: Mick Schumacher tests with Ferrari in Bahrain

PIX: Mick Schumacher tests with Ferrari in Bahrain

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Mick Schumacher, son of seven times world champion Michael, made his Formula One test debut with Ferrari on Tuesday at the Bahrain circuit, where 15 years ago his father won the first Grand Prix in the Middle East.

Will FIFA take action against Qatar after t-shirt protest?

Will FIFA take action against Qatar after t-shirt protest?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Qatar's national team could face disciplinary action from FIFA after players warmed up for a World Cup qualifier against South Korea in T-shirts showing support for the country's emir.

PIX: New Zealand dent India's semis hopes after big win

PIX: New Zealand dent India's semis hopes after big win

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between India and New Zealand, in Dubai, on Sunday.

That Man Afridi!

That Man Afridi!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Man Of The Match Shaheen Afridi stole the show on Sunday with his brilliant bowling against India. The Pakistani pacer sent back the in-form opening pair of K L Rahul and Rohit Sharma with unplayable balls to set the tone for Pakistan's imposing victory by 10 wickets.

Russian President Putin arrives in Beijing for Winter Olympics

Russian President Putin arrives in Beijing for Winter Olympics

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Friday for the 2022 Winter Olympics and a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, bringing with him a deal to increase natural gas supplies to China amid rising tension with the West.

Grosjean's 28 second struggle to stay alive, in his own words

Grosjean's 28 second struggle to stay alive, in his own words

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

I think about my kids. I say 'No, they cannot lose their dad today.'

How Shaheen Afridi plotted Indian batters' dismissals

How Shaheen Afridi plotted Indian batters' dismissals

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

'I had planned to dismiss Virat but he is the NO 1 player. There is no difference in the batting of Babar and Virat.'

Qatar interested in hosting 2032 Olympic Games

Qatar interested in hosting 2032 Olympic Games

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

It has invested billions of dollars in preparing for the 2022 soccer World Cup. However, human rights groups have criticised the treatment of migrant workers.

Qatar ruler abdicates in favour of son

Qatar ruler abdicates in favour of son

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Qatar's ruler Shaikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani has transferred power to the 33-year-old crown prince.

Drones over Punjab: Need for offensive action

Drones over Punjab: Need for offensive action

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

'If UAV technology is used by the adversary to target VIPs or strategic targets it would be a different ball game altogether,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

New Zealand not bothered about 'underdogs' tag

New Zealand not bothered about 'underdogs' tag

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

'It's great that we're playing our neighbour on the other side of the world and in a World Cup final, and a really exciting prospect for both teams. It's another match and another opportunity for us as a team to go.'

Tendulkar assesses India's loss to New Zealand

Tendulkar assesses India's loss to New Zealand

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Tendulkar said Indian batters were forced to play big shots as they were not given easy singles by New Zealand and the bowlers lacked penetration while defending a low total of 110.

PIX: Golden day for Indian shooters at World Cup

PIX: Golden day for Indian shooters at World Cup

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

India's teenage shooting sensations extended their dominance in the ongoing ISSF World Cup in New Delhi on Monday, winning the mixed team gold medals in both the 10m air pistol and 10m air rifle events to continue their stupendous run of form in the run-up to this year's Olympics.

F1: Norris signs multi-year extension with McLaren

F1: Norris signs multi-year extension with McLaren

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'In Lando and Daniel we have a hugely talented and exciting driver line-up, and this announcement is a strong signal of commitment to the next chapter for McLaren from 2022 onwards.'

Tokyo Games: JOY and AGONY

Tokyo Games: JOY and AGONY

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

The Tokyo Olympics produced many, many, many emotional moments for the athletes and their coaches...

PIX: How Australia celebrated maiden T20 World Cup title

PIX: How Australia celebrated maiden T20 World Cup title

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

Images from the celebration of the Australia's maiden T20 World Cup win.

Coach Reid 'privileged' to be part of India's hockey revival

Coach Reid 'privileged' to be part of India's hockey revival

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

India's men's hockey coach Graham Reid hailed his players after the come from behind victory over Germany in the Olympics men's hockey play-off on Thursday.

PICS: Zampa bags 5 wkts as Australia crush Bangladesh

PICS: Zampa bags 5 wkts as Australia crush Bangladesh

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between Bangladesh and Australia, in Dubai, on Thursday.

Kalmadi is Asian Athletics Association Life President

Kalmadi is Asian Athletics Association Life President

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Tainted Indian sports administrator Suresh Kalmadi has been made Life President of the Asian Athletics Association for his "work in the development of athletics in the continent" during his 13-year tenure as the head of organisation from 2000.

Captain Chhetri eclipses Messi in top scorers' list

Captain Chhetri eclipses Messi in top scorers' list

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

India captain Sunil Chhetri added another feather to his illustrious cap as he overtook Argentina star Lionel Messi to become the second-highest goalscorer among the current players in international football.

Teenage shooter Vihan wins Asiad silver in men's double trap

Teenage shooter Vihan wins Asiad silver in men's double trap

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

As a 14-year-old, Vihan had grabbed four gold medals at Shotgun Nationals Championship last year.

India not pondering on semis permutations: Ashwin

India not pondering on semis permutations: Ashwin

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Ashwin, who returned with excellent figures of 2-14 against Afghanistan in the World Cup also said that he owed a lot to his family while he has been staying in the bio-bubble for the last 8-10 months.

PIX: Hamilton wins crazy Saudi GP to level with Verstappen

PIX: Hamilton wins crazy Saudi GP to level with Verstappen

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Lewis Hamilton won a crazy, twice-halted Saudi Arabian Grand Prix for Mercedes on Sunday to go level on points with Red Bull rival Max Verstappen and set up a winner-takes-all title showdown.

Hamilton takes 98th career pole in Bahrain

Hamilton takes 98th career pole in Bahrain

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Lewis Hamilton took his 98th career pole position in qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday

De Kock's withdrawal 'did take SA back as a team'

De Kock's withdrawal 'did take SA back as a team'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma revealed that Quinton de Kock's withdrawal over Cricket South Africa's directive to take the knee in a way also inspired the team in their T20 World Cup match against the West Indies, in Dubai, on Tuesday.

Dravid-Rohit era begins with New Zealand challenge

Dravid-Rohit era begins with New Zealand challenge

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Their opponents New Zealand, who effectively knocked India out of the World Cup, have reached Jaipur on a chartered flight from Dubai with little time to reflect on their loss to Australia in the title clash.

Rise and Rise of Qatar in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

Rise and Rise of Qatar in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Considering that Qatar is a trusted ally of Washington for decades, it is expected to be a steady influence on the Taliban leadership, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

F1 crash: Fittipaldi to replace Grosjean

F1 crash: Fittipaldi to replace Grosjean

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Pietro Fittipaldi will make his Formula One race debut with the Haas team at the Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain next weekend as replacement for Romain Grosjean

Tainted Suresh Kalmadi loses AAA elections

Tainted Suresh Kalmadi loses AAA elections

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

The scam-tainted Suresh Kalmadi was on Monday ousted as president of the Asian Athletics Association, losing the re-election bid to Qatar's Dahlan Jumaan Al-Hamad on the opening day of the continental body's two-day Congress in PUne.

PIX: Qatar unveils fully air-conditioned World Cup stadium

PIX: Qatar unveils fully air-conditioned World Cup stadium

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Al Janoub is a fully air-conditioned stadium which keeps the temperature 10 degrees lower than the 29 Celsius outside.

Monarchs who abdicated in 21st century

Monarchs who abdicated in 21st century

Rediff.com19 May 2017

A list of monarchs who abdicated after 2000.

The Woman Who Questioned The Taliban

The Woman Who Questioned The Taliban

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The last 15 days have turned the life of young Afghan television anchor Beheshta Arghand upside down.

Tata Motors launches 3 trucks of Prima range in Qatar

Tata Motors launches 3 trucks of Prima range in Qatar

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Tata Motors is India's largest automobile company, with consolidated revenues of Rs 1,65,654 crore (Rs 1.65 trillion)

Why Djokovic has decided to skip Paris Masters

Why Djokovic has decided to skip Paris Masters

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Novak Djokovic has decided not to enter the Paris Masters because he has no points to win at the November 2-8 event as he bids to retain the world number one spot come end of season, the 33-year-old Serb said.

PICS: Hamilton wins crash-marred Bahrain Grand Prix

PICS: Hamilton wins crash-marred Bahrain Grand Prix

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Lewis Hamilton won the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix for Mercedes on Sunday after French driver Romain Grosjean had a miraculous escape from a fiery first-lap crash that ripped his car in two.

Pak bans JuD, FIF; arrests JeM chief Masood Azhar's brother

Pak bans JuD, FIF; arrests JeM chief Masood Azhar's brother

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

According to Pakistan's National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) list, which was updated on Tuesday, JuD and FIF were among 70 organisations proscribed by the ministry of Interior under the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997.

Can the Scots STUN Pakistan?

Can the Scots STUN Pakistan?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists the Scottish players's T20 Internationals records updated till their T20 World Cup game against India.

Qatar prince to invest Rs 1 trillion in India's smart cities

Qatar prince to invest Rs 1 trillion in India's smart cities

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Prince of Qatar, Hamad Bin Nasser A A Al-Thani, is looking at investing Rs one trillion in India.

Pit lane tales: Mercedes fined 20,000 euros

Pit lane tales: Mercedes fined 20,000 euros

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Mercedes were summoned by stewards post-race for the infringement.