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Schumacher reprimanded for impeding HRT drivers

Schumacher reprimanded for impeding HRT drivers

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Seven-times champion Michael Schumacher suffered the embarrassment of being reprimanded for impeding the two slowest cars in Formula One in practice for the South Korean Grand Prix on Friday.

First Look: Director Lal Jose's Ayalum Njanum Thammil

First Look: Director Lal Jose's Ayalum Njanum Thammil

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

The film is being shot in Kochi, Kottayam and Munnar.

Shashi Kapoor undergoes cataract surgery

Shashi Kapoor undergoes cataract surgery

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

The actor has been discharged from hospital.

Recipe: How to make Rajasthani Sula Meat

Recipe: How to make Rajasthani Sula Meat

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Thakur Man Singh of Kanota cooked Rajasthani Sula Meat for us. Here's the recipe!

Inflation's declining trend likely to continue: FinMin

Inflation's declining trend likely to continue: FinMin

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

The wholesale price index based inflation in June declined to 7.25 per cent from 7.55 per cent in the previous month.

Dara Singh continues to be critical in hospital

Dara Singh continues to be critical in hospital

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

The veteran actor was admitted in hospital two days ago.

Initiatives taken to boost exports: Govt

Initiatives taken to boost exports: Govt

Rediff.com7 May 2013

The country's CAD stood at 5.4 per cent of GDP during April-December period of financial year 2012-13 amounting to $72 billion.

PM keeps finance portfolio with himself

PM keeps finance portfolio with himself

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

As Pranab Mukherjee resigned to contest the Presidential poll, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday took charge of the finance ministry portfolio at a time when the country's economy is going through a bad phase.

Gold imports down 12% in Apr-Feb 2012-13

Gold imports down 12% in Apr-Feb 2012-13

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Government measures and rising gold price decreased demand for the noble metal.

Foreign bank threatened PSU insurer over ships from Iran

Foreign bank threatened PSU insurer over ships from Iran

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

Was told that account will be closed if it did not stop providing insurance cover to ships ferrying oil from Iran.

Fighting Delhi's smog

Fighting Delhi's smog

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Although each vehicle has become cleaner, air quality remains poor because of the drastic increase in the number of vehicles

'I will pray to God to save our planet'

'I will pray to God to save our planet'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'I miss my grandparents the most. Though they are no more, I wish they were here. Quarantine would have been heaven.'

Di Resta manages 2 points for Force India at Abu Dhabi GP

Di Resta manages 2 points for Force India at Abu Dhabi GP

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

Paul di Resta earned two points for Sahara Force India at an the incident-filled Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that also saw teammate, Nico Hulkenberg endure a crash in the first lap of the race on Sunday.

How 16-year-old batting sensation Shafali can improve

How 16-year-old batting sensation Shafali can improve

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

With her big-hitting prowess, a rarity in women's cricket, 16-year-old Shafali Verma was bound to succeed at the highest level. However, a lot of improvement is needed for her to sustain the sensational six-month run she has enjoyed since making her India debut, feel her coach Ashwani Kumar and former India wicketkeeper Ajay Ratra, both of whom have tracked her nascent career closely.

Manisha Malhotra, CEO, Mittal Champions Trust, on India's Olympic chances

Manisha Malhotra, CEO, Mittal Champions Trust, on India's Olympic chances

Rediff.com15 May 2012

Manisha Malhotra, CEO, Mittal Champions Trust, is determined that the Indian athletes her organisation sponsors bring gold for India. She shares her plans with Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar.

'No regrets' of not being part of F1: Chandhok

'No regrets' of not being part of F1: Chandhok

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

Karun Chandhok has no regrets of missing out Formula One action rather he is happy being part of FIA World Endurance Championship, which he says is an "eye opener" for him.

DMK upset as Alagiri not included in EGoM on drought

DMK upset as Alagiri not included in EGoM on drought

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is upset with the prime minister's office for not including DMK's M K Alagiri in the Empowered Group of Ministers on drought.

Bihar court acquits 11 Nepal Maoist leaders

Bihar court acquits 11 Nepal Maoist leaders

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

A Bihar court on Friday acquitted 11 Nepali Maoist leaders after hearing the state government's petition for the withdrawal of criminal cases against them. Two days after the state government filed a petition in the Patna civil court for the withdrawal of cases, Additional District Judge Bashishtha Narain Singh ordered the acquittal of the Nepal Maoist leaders after holding a hearing on the petition.

Diesel to cost more, govt plans to deregulate prices

Diesel to cost more, govt plans to deregulate prices

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

The government on Tuesday said it has agreed in-principle to deregulate diesel prices, but is not considering similar proposal for the cooking gas.

The teen who could be India's next cricketing superstar

The teen who could be India's next cricketing superstar

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

It was more out of compulsion that the 15-year-old slugged it out with boys in her bid to play cricket for India, a dream she shared with her father Sanjeev.

Nico, Paul to start at 8th, 10th at European GP

Nico, Paul to start at 8th, 10th at European GP

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

Sahara Force India drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Paul di Resta finished at the eighth and 10th position during Saturday's qualifying session for the European Grand Prix in Valencia, Spain.

Bad debts of Indian banks mounting

Bad debts of Indian banks mounting

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha Minister of State for Finance Namo Narain Meena pointed out that this amounted to 3.48 per cent of the total advances given by the state-owned banks.

Investor wealth takes Rs 1.43 lakh-cr knock as stocks plummet

Investor wealth takes Rs 1.43 lakh-cr knock as stocks plummet

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

The benchmark indices fell as Sebi cracked down on 331 suspected shell companies listed on exchanges.

Why do we swing between drought and flood in India

Why do we swing between drought and flood in India

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Each year, first we have crippling droughts between December and June, and then devastating floods in the next few months.

'How can I seek support of Maoists? I'm on their hit list'

'How can I seek support of Maoists? I'm on their hit list'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Bihar assembly speaker Uday Narain Choudhary, who is contesting Lok Sabha polls from the Jamui seat, refuted on Friday that he entered into a pact with the Maoists for their support to win the election.

Filmmaker OP Dutta passes away

Filmmaker OP Dutta passes away

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

The writer/filmmaker was admitted to the hospital yesterday evening around 7 pm where he breathed his last.

Filmmaker OP Dutta passes away

Filmmaker OP Dutta passes away

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

The writer/filmmaker was admitted to the hospital yesterday evening around 7 pm where he breathed his last.

How best to tackle India's water crisis

How best to tackle India's water crisis

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

The tragedy is not the inevitable drought or the inevitable flood. It is our inevitable lack of ability to push and get done what needs to be done, says Sunita Narain.

Mohanlal-starrer Grandmaster's music launched

Mohanlal-starrer Grandmaster's music launched

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

Get your lowdown on whats happening in Malayalam cinema.

Dara Singh hospitalised, very critical: Doctor

Dara Singh hospitalised, very critical: Doctor

Rediff.com7 Jul 2012

"He is very, very critical. He was brought in an emergency condition to hospital at 5:15 pm. He had suffered cardiac arrest. He is in ICU and we are monitoring his condition hour-by-hour," Dr Ram Narain, Chief Operating Officer at Kokilaben Ambani Hospital in Mumbai's suburban Andheri, told PTI on Saturday night.

PM to reallocate finance ministry work soon

PM to reallocate finance ministry work soon

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

PMO joint secretary Subrahmanyam to play a key ro#8804 full-time finance minister likely before October

Don't be a cry baby, Karthikeyan tells Vettel

Don't be a cry baby, Karthikeyan tells Vettel

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

India's Narain Karthikeyan has told Sebastian Vettel not to act like a 'cry baby' after the Formula One champion called him a 'cucumber' for causing a collision at last weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix.

Malaysian GP: Force India bag 8 points

Malaysian GP: Force India bag 8 points

Rediff.com25 Mar 2012

Sahara Force India recorded its first double points finish of the season with Paul di Resta securing seventh place and Nico Hulkenberg ninth in the dramatic and rain-hit Malaysian Grand Prix, in Sepang.

'No penalty for violation of environment norms in last 2 years'

'No penalty for violation of environment norms in last 2 years'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The Environment Ministry had earlier this month termed as "incorrect" claims that Adani Port and SEZ was spared a hefty fine of Rs 200 crore.

'Beauty doesn't get votes,' Bihar BJP minister on Priyanka

'Beauty doesn't get votes,' Bihar BJP minister on Priyanka

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

The BJP sought to distance itself from its leader's sexist comments.

'I am amazed at the rise of Formula One in India'

'I am amazed at the rise of Formula One in India'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

Amazed to see the rapid rise of Formula One in India, McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton said the F1 race here could become one of the best of the year given the country's potential.

RBI taking steps to deal with rupee fall: FinMin

RBI taking steps to deal with rupee fall: FinMin

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

Rupee has depreciated against major international currencies since July 2011.

No relief to bank loan defaulters: Govt

No relief to bank loan defaulters: Govt

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Reserve Bank of India also monitors the non-performing assets levels in banks.

Manoj Kumar undergoes successful gall bladder surgery

Manoj Kumar undergoes successful gall bladder surgery

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

The actor was admitted to a suburban hosptial a few days ago.

RBI holding gold reserves worth $27 bn

RBI holding gold reserves worth $27 bn

Rediff.com4 May 2012

RBI holds 557.75 tonnes of gold as part of foreign exchange reserves.