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When Modi recalled his mother's struggles

When Modi recalled his mother's struggles

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

The prime minister recalled the innumerable every day adversities that his mother encountered and successfully overcame.

Why short-term boost is NOT likely for auto stocks

Why short-term boost is NOT likely for auto stocks

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Auto Expo 2023 may not trigger a fresh rally in automobile stocks, say analysts, as this year's edition lacks participation from major listed players. It is also owing to the focus on electric vehicles (EVs), a segment where four-wheelers have minuscule market share. "In the passenger vehicles (PV) segment, Maruti Suzuki India and Tata Motors are the only listed players.

Gujarat records 61% turnout in phase 2, down from 70% in 2017

Gujarat records 61% turnout in phase 2, down from 70% in 2017

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

A total of 833 candidates from 61 political parties, including Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel of the Bharatiya Janata Party, are contesting the polls in these assembly segments spread across Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Gandhinagar and other districts.

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.

Raj Cong feud resumes as Gehlot, Pilot aides lock horn over constituency visit

Raj Cong feud resumes as Gehlot, Pilot aides lock horn over constituency visit

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Rathore, however, said he was a "true soldier" of the Congress party and it was in the public domain who had damaged the party.

Verstappen on pole, and Hamilton alongside in Texas

Verstappen on pole, and Hamilton alongside in Texas

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Verstappen leads seven times world champion Hamilton by six points with six races remaining and the pole at Austin's Circuit of the Americas was the ninth of the season for the Dutch 24-year-old -- and eighth in the last 11 races.

British GP tyre problems due to wear on long final stint

British GP tyre problems due to wear on long final stint

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Six times Formula One world champion Hamilton won the race at Silverstone on three wheels and a flat tyre after his front left deflated on the final lap with some 3.8 km between him and the finish.

The Tree That Lived For 704 Years

The Tree That Lived For 704 Years

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The Deodar's lifespan stretched from 1215 (construction of the Qutub Minar) to 1919 (the Jallianwala Bagh massacre). Magnificent and imposing, a cross section of its bark is the piece de resistance at a unique museum of India's forests.

F1: Verstappen wins at Imola but Hamilton stays ahead

F1: Verstappen wins at Imola but Hamilton stays ahead

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

Red Bull's Max Verstappen won a chaotic and crash-halted Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola on Sunday with Lewis Hamilton second for Mercedes and retaining the lead in the championship by a single point.

Enough of 'Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram,' BJP doors closed for Nitish: Amit Shah

Enough of 'Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram,' BJP doors closed for Nitish: Amit Shah

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

The Union home minister recalled that the BJP had won far greater number of seats in the last assembly polls than the JD(U) but Prime Minister Narendra Modi kept up his promise to back Kumar for another term in office.

EXPLAINED: New Rule Changes In IPL 2023

EXPLAINED: New Rule Changes In IPL 2023

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

In a bid to make the popular tournament more interesting for fans, the BCCI has introduced new major rules this year.

Hamilton takes his 100th F1 win with victory in Russia

Hamilton takes his 100th F1 win with victory in Russia

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

Lewis Hamilton became the first Formula One driver to win 100 races with a victory in Russia that sent him back on top of the championship.

PIX: Meet the first Portuguese to win the MotoGP

PIX: Meet the first Portuguese to win the MotoGP

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Oliveira leaves it late to snatch win at Styrian Grand Prix.

Mukutmanipur, Serenity At Its Best

Mukutmanipur, Serenity At Its Best

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Debmalya Mazumder shares photographs from a recent trip to Mukutmanipur in West Bengal.

Mulayam absent at UPA II's last lap function

Mulayam absent at UPA II's last lap function

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav, who was the cynosure of all eyes at the United Progressive Alliance anniversary function last year, was conspicuous by his absence Wednesday night.

Verstappen wins Mexico City GP to stretch F1 lead

Verstappen wins Mexico City GP to stretch F1 lead

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Red Bull closed the gap to champions Mercedes in the constructors' standings to one point.

Verstappen and Hamilton on front row for Styrian GP

Verstappen and Hamilton on front row for Styrian GP

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Hamilton decided to take matters into his own hands and pass several cars ahead of him, without gaining anything as Verstappen's time stood the test.

Bottas pips Hamilton to 70th Anniversary GP pole

Bottas pips Hamilton to 70th Anniversary GP pole

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Valtteri Bottas took pole position for Formula One's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix ahead of championship-leading Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton on Saturday.

World C'ships: Steeplechaser Sable finishes disappointing 11th

World C'ships: Steeplechaser Sable finishes disappointing 11th

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

He had finished 13th in the last edition of the championships in Doha in 2019 with the then national record time of 8:21.37.

Pre-season testing: Hamilton top as Vettel calls off sick

Pre-season testing: Hamilton top as Vettel calls off sick

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Lewis Hamilton did 94 laps of Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya on the soft C2 compound in a sunny afternoon session

PICS: Kohli meets a cool cat during net practice

PICS: Kohli meets a cool cat during net practice

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Kohli has been rested for the opening Test in Kanpur, starting on Thursday, and will return to lead the side in the 2nd Test in Mumbai, starting December 3.

Lata Mangeshkar's BEAUTIFUL Life In Pictures

Lata Mangeshkar's BEAUTIFUL Life In Pictures

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

As India mourns Lata Mangeshkar's passing, Namrata Thakker takes a look at the Legend's life through these amazing pictures.

PIX: Zhou's horror crash rocks British F1 Grand Prix

PIX: Zhou's horror crash rocks British F1 Grand Prix

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

The British Formula One Grand Prix was halted and re-started on Sunday after a multi-car opening-lap collision left Chinese driver Guanyu Zhou's Alfa Romeo wedged on its side between the tyre barrier and catch fence.

The Farce Called Market Forecasts

The Farce Called Market Forecasts

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Conventional wisdom is that when the US sneezes, emerging markets like India catch a cold. And yet the Indian stock market went up last year, points out Debashish Basu.

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

PIX: Hamilton takes seventh F1 title with a win in Turkey

PIX: Hamilton takes seventh F1 title with a win in Turkey

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Hamilton already had more race wins, pole positions and podium finishes than any other driver in the history of the sport.

'Why was the police car not taken up to the hospital doorstep?

'Why was the police car not taken up to the hospital doorstep?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

'Where was the armed police?' 'Did you see armed constables around him?' 'There was deep negligence by the UP police and this was a deep conspiracy.'

Ambani truce talks in final lap

Ambani truce talks in final lap

Rediff.com4 Jun 2005

Hamilton wins at Imola as Mercedes clinch constructors' title

Hamilton wins at Imola as Mercedes clinch constructors' title

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

The six times world champion took the chequered flag at Imola 5.783 seconds ahead of team mate Valtteri Bottas, who started on pole position.

'Lataji became a fantastic cook'

'Lataji became a fantastic cook'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

'In just a couple of years, she proved herself the best cook in the Mangeshkar family.'

You're not old enough: Nitish snubs Shah on JP remark

You're not old enough: Nitish snubs Shah on JP remark

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The JD-U leader's outbursts against his former ally came in response to queries from journalists about Shah's speech earlier in the day at Sitab Diara.

Single lap for Mumbai Marathon '05

Single lap for Mumbai Marathon '05

Rediff.com8 Oct 2004

The second edition of the event will be held on January 16.

Amid demand for SUVs, Maruti launches new generation of small car Alto K10

Amid demand for SUVs, Maruti launches new generation of small car Alto K10

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Alto, the Maruti brand synonymous with small cars, introduced the new generation K10 on Thursday, aiming to consolidate its position further amid shrinking demand for hatchbacks. With prices starting at Rs 399,000 and going up to Rs 533,500 (for manual transmission), the new model claims fuel efficiency of 24.90 km per litre. The Japanese car maker, which has been selling 100 Altos every hour for the last 22 years, had discontinued the model in February 2020.

Markets waiting to lap up PSU IPOs

Markets waiting to lap up PSU IPOs

Rediff.com1 Jun 2009

Divestment in major state-run firms is set to perk up the IPO space, with about six PSUs including Air India, BSNL, Oil India and NHPC, gearing up to sell equity sale in the primary market.

Flying in the lap of luxury

Flying in the lap of luxury

Rediff.com31 May 2004

Hungarian Grand Prix: Vettel tops second practice

Hungarian Grand Prix: Vettel tops second practice

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Sebastian Vettel clocked a best lap in one minute and 40.464 seconds to outpace nearest rival and championship leader Valtteri Bottas of Mercedes by 0.272s.

UK lockdown hero Captain Tom dies of COVID at 100

UK lockdown hero Captain Tom dies of COVID at 100

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

When the war veteran set out to walk 100 laps of his garden in Marston Moretaine in Bedfordshire before his 100th birthday, he was aiming to raise a humble 1,000. But his determination to complete the challenge while using a walking frame captured the public's imagination during the pandemic and within days he had raised tens of millions of pounds, with the figure continuing to grow even after he had completed the 100th lap.

IPL at the centre of Stoinis's transformation

IPL at the centre of Stoinis's transformation

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Australia missed the services of leg-spinner Adam Zampa against Sri Lanka, who is down with COVID.

Dazed Hamilton takes dominant win in Spain

Dazed Hamilton takes dominant win in Spain

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Lewis Hamilton is now just three wins short of Ferrari great Michael Schumacher's all-time record 91.

Lewis Hamilton plans to add his mother's surname

Lewis Hamilton plans to add his mother's surname

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Lewis Hamilton said he was working on the change and hoped to make it soon.