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Bahrain GP: Max Verstappen wins season-opener

Bahrain GP: Max Verstappen wins season-opener

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Max Verstappen won the season opener as Red Bull registered a dream start with a one-two finish at the Bahrain GP.

Afghanistan name ex-Pakistan players Younis, Gul as consultants

Afghanistan name ex-Pakistan players Younis, Gul as consultants

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Afghanistan have appointed former Pakistan players Younis Khan and Umar Gul as batting and bowling consultants respectively for their training camp in the United Arab Emirates, the country's cricket board said.

5 soldiers killed in blast triggered by terrorists in Rajouri

5 soldiers killed in blast triggered by terrorists in Rajouri

Rediff.com5 May 2023

A statement from the Army's Northern Command said its personnel have been conducting 'relentless intelligence-based operations to flush out a group of terrorists involved in an ambush on an Army truck in the Tota Gali area of Bhata Dhurian in Jammu region last month'.

Monaco GP: Verstappen overcomes rain to seal victory

Monaco GP: Verstappen overcomes rain to seal victory

Rediff.com28 May 2023

Max Verstappen led a soggy Monaco Grand Prix from start to finish on Sunday

F1: Double delight for triumphant Perez in Baku

F1: Double delight for triumphant Perez in Baku

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Sergio Perez beat teammate and championship leader Max Verstappen to win the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday and continue Red Bull's Formula One domination with a double success in Baku.

Braveheart Army dog Zoom features on list of gallantry awards

Braveheart Army dog Zoom features on list of gallantry awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday approved 412 gallantry awards and other defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel and others on the eve of 74th Republic Day.

Poonch attack: 12 detained for questioning, Jaish proxy claims responsibility

Poonch attack: 12 detained for questioning, Jaish proxy claims responsibility

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The entire area has been cordoned off while drones and sniffer dogs are being used to sniff out the terrorists that might be hiding in the area, they said.

The Indian Soldier Missing In Pakistan

The Indian Soldier Missing In Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

It is 25 years since Captain Sanjit Bhattacharjee went missing during a patrol on the India Pakistan border. Pakistan has never acknowledged his captivity.

Six ducks as Lancs dismiss Essex for 20

Six ducks as Lancs dismiss Essex for 20

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Six batsmen made ducks as visiting Lancashire bowled Essex out for 20 in a second division game at Chelmsford on Friday, their lowest score in a first-class fixture. It was also the lowest score in county cricket since Essex skittled Surrey for 14 at the same ground in 1983.

Australia will play Green as pure batter in 1st Test: Gilchrist

Australia will play Green as pure batter in 1st Test: Gilchrist

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Legendary wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist believes Australia will play all-rounder Cameron Green as a pure batter at No 6 in the first Test against India.

Aussies will be 'ready' for Virat Kohli

Aussies will be 'ready' for Virat Kohli

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

'He (Virat) is certainly one who can push us back and we will have to get the better of him'

'Mercedes To Launch 10 Cars In 2023'

'Mercedes To Launch 10 Cars In 2023'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

'And a majority will be in the top-end vehicle range.'

Gayle, Harbhajan, Afridi among star-studded marquee players

Gayle, Harbhajan, Afridi among star-studded marquee players

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

The player draft for the much-awaited Global T20 Canada 2023 was held in a hybrid-form in Mumbai.

BJP workers stage protest across TN over jawan's murder

BJP workers stage protest across TN over jawan's murder

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

He was expected to report for duty on February 10, according to Rama Nandagopal, president of Krishnagiri district BJP ex-servicemen wing.

Not joining Lancs tough decision: Harbhajan

Not joining Lancs tough decision: Harbhajan

Rediff.com14 Jun 2003

'I didn't want a situation where I could have stranded Lancashire midway through the season," the off-spinner said.

Chopper crash: Bodies of 6 more personnel identified, 5 cremated

Chopper crash: Bodies of 6 more personnel identified, 5 cremated

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

The armed forces personnel whose bodies were identified in the last few hours are Junior Warrant Officer (JWO) Pradeep, Wing Commander P S Chauhan, JWO Rana Pratap Das, Lance Naik B Sai Teja and Lance Naik Vivek Kumar.

T20 WC: Battle between Indian batters vs SA pacers

T20 WC: Battle between Indian batters vs SA pacers

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

India lead Group 2 with two wins in as many games while South Africa are second with three points

US GP: Sainz on pole as F1 mourns Mateschitz's death

US GP: Sainz on pole as F1 mourns Mateschitz's death

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Carlos Sainz put Ferrari on pole position for the US Formula One Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, with Red Bull's double World champion Max Verstappen joining the Spaniard on the front row.

Verstappen wins as red flag drama engulfs Australia GP

Verstappen wins as red flag drama engulfs Australia GP

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Max Verstappen clinched his second win of the season as the Australian Grand Prix was halted with three red flags.

Australian GP: Verstappen takes pole; Perez skids out

Australian GP: Verstappen takes pole; Perez skids out

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Verstappen struggled for grip through qualifying but it all came together in his last effort

PIX: Back to basics for Australia in the nets!

PIX: Back to basics for Australia in the nets!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Rather than sweeping the ball, Australia's batters mainly attempted the front foot defence against the spinners besides stepping out to hit down the ground.

Mortal remains of only 3 of 13 killed in copter crash identified

Mortal remains of only 3 of 13 killed in copter crash identified

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Out of the 13 people killed in the IAF helicopter crash near Coonoor on Wednesday, the mortal remains of only Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and Brig LS Lidder could be identified, officials said on Thursday.

'Life will go on, so will our grief'

'Life will go on, so will our grief'

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'Jawans are not rich and their families need succour in their time of loss.'

The Heroes Who Made India Proud In War

The Heroes Who Made India Proud In War

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

On January 23, the N D Modi government named 21 uninhabited islands in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar after recipients of Param Vir Chakra, the country's highest wartime gallantry award.

They Gave Their Lives For India

They Gave Their Lives For India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Salute the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice defending the motherland and whose courage was acknowledged by a grateful nation at the Defence Investiture Ceremony.

Thank God For Axar, Ashwin!

Thank God For Axar, Ashwin!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Glimpses from Day 2 of the second Test between India and Australia at the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi, February 18, 2023.

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

A look at how India have fared in their World Cup opening games.

Raj CM meets war widows as Pulwama widows protest simmers

Raj CM meets war widows as Pulwama widows protest simmers

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

The Pulwama widows have been protesting since February 28, demanding a change in rules so that their relatives and not just children can get government jobs on compassionate grounds.

Indore Test: India look to seal WTC final spot, Australia seek redemption

Indore Test: India look to seal WTC final spot, Australia seek redemption

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

India have already secured the Border-Gavaskar trophy and they will now be playing for a record-extending 16th straight series win at home

F1 PIX: Perez wins in Jeddah; Verstappen rallies to second

F1 PIX: Perez wins in Jeddah; Verstappen rallies to second

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Sergio Perez won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from pole position in a Red Bull one-two on Sunday with Max Verstappen staying top of the championship after racing from 15th to second.

PM, Rajnath, Army chief pay tribute to Gen Rawat, others

PM, Rajnath, Army chief pay tribute to Gen Rawat, others

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited the Palam airbase in New Delhi and paid his last respects to Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and other 11 armed force personnel who lost their lives in a chopper crash in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.

21 islands in Andamans named after Param Vir Chakra bravehearts

21 islands in Andamans named after Param Vir Chakra bravehearts

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The government has decided to name 21 uninhabited islands in the Union territory of Andaman & Nicobar after recipients of Param Vir Chakra, the country's highest wartime gallantry award.

Verstappen continues winning streak in home Dutch GP

Verstappen continues winning streak in home Dutch GP

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

In the constructors' standings, Red Bull have 511 points to Ferrari's 376.

F1: Verstappen on pole for home Dutch Grand Prix

F1: Verstappen on pole for home Dutch Grand Prix

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc will line up alongside on the front row after a final qualifying session that ended with Verstappen's Mexican team mate Sergio Perez crashing at the final corner.

Rahul, Ashwin shine but India lose practice match vs WA

Rahul, Ashwin shine but India lose practice match vs WA

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

KL Rahul hit a quickfire half-century and Ravichandran Ashwin took three wickets in an over but India suffered a 36-run defeat against Western Australia in their second practice match ahead of the T20 World Cup, at the WACA stadium in Perth on Thursday.

5 Olympians who ended on wrong side of the law

5 Olympians who ended on wrong side of the law

Rediff.com29 May 2021

After devoting years to the difficult pursuit of perfection, some fall wayward.

Chris Cairns in intensive care after heart surgery

Chris Cairns in intensive care after heart surgery

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns is in an intensive care unit at a Sydney hospital after undergoing cardiovascular surgery following a major heart incident in Canberra last week.

COVID-hit Vettel out of Bahrain GP, Hulkenberg to race

COVID-hit Vettel out of Bahrain GP, Hulkenberg to race

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Hulkenberg is the team's reserve driver and has stood in for them three times already since he last raced full time in Formula One with Renault in 2019.

President confers Ashok Chakra on militant-turned-solider Nazir Wani

President confers Ashok Chakra on militant-turned-solider Nazir Wani

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Wani is the first Kashmiri to be conferred the Ashoka Chakra.

India vs Australia, 2nd Test: Pujara set for 100th Test as hosts eye another big win

India vs Australia, 2nd Test: Pujara set for 100th Test as hosts eye another big win

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Cheteshwar Pujara is set to play his 100th Test match when India take on Australia for the 2nd Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy