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Hero MotoCorp Marks 10 Years Of MotoSports Rally Team, Unveils Future Plans

Hero MotoCorp Marks 10 Years Of MotoSports Rally Team, Unveils Future Plans

Rediff.com2 days ago

Hero MotoCorp celebrated the 10th anniversary of its MotoSports Team Rally, highlighting a decade of achievements in global rally-raid. The event saw the launch of the "India's Next Dakar Hero" programme, a five-year partnership extension with Dakar Rally organisers, and the induction of young Indian racer Shlok Ghorpade, reinforcing the company's commitment to Indian motorsport talent.

Dakar Rally: De Mevius takes lead as champion Al-Rajhi penalised

Dakar Rally: De Mevius takes lead as champion Al-Rajhi penalised

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Qatar's five-times winner Nasser Al-Attiyah was in second place for the Dacia Sandriders team, 40 seconds behind de Mevius.

Historic! Two Saudi women to compete in Dakar Rally

Historic! Two Saudi women to compete in Dakar Rally

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Women were not allowed to drive cars in Saudi Arabia until a ban was lifted in 2018. "I soon realised that I was unlocking doors and breaking down barriers with my achievements. We are paving the way for females to understand the journey we are taking and to join us."

Regaining share key to more upside in automobile major Hero MotoCorp

Regaining share key to more upside in automobile major Hero MotoCorp

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Hero MotoCorp Ltd (HMCL) has been the best-performing auto stock over the last three months, gaining over 17 per cent during this period. Multiple tailwinds, especially on the rural front, are expected to boost its volumes. In addition to the demand drivers, new launches too should help drive growth both in the commuter and premium motorcycle categories.

Biker CS Santosh in medically-induced coma after crashing at Dakar Rally

Biker CS Santosh in medically-induced coma after crashing at Dakar Rally

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Santosh had a near-fatal accident during the 2013 Abu Dhabi desert challenge, suffering burns to his neck after his Suzuki MX450X caught fire.

CS Santosh to fly back to India, remains under observation

CS Santosh to fly back to India, remains under observation

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The 37-year-old Santosh, who was representing the two-wheeler manufacturing giant in one of the world's biggest rallies, suffered the crash last Wednesday and was airlifted to a hospital in Jeddah.

McLaren driver Norris tests positive for COVID-19

McLaren driver Norris tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Norris finished ninth in the drivers' standings last season.

Audi to enter Formula One in 2026

Audi to enter Formula One in 2026

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Formula One will have a new power unit from 2026 with the focus on sustainability and a more cost-efficient future.

Mitsubishi's newest Pajero has more to it than rally genes

Mitsubishi's newest Pajero has more to it than rally genes

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Learning to fly, again.

IOC 'fully committed' to staging Olympics in 2021

IOC 'fully committed' to staging Olympics in 2021

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The IOC chief said that holding events without spectators was clearly something the IOC did not want.

Check out Mitsubishi's swanky Pajero!

Check out Mitsubishi's swanky Pajero!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Mitsubishi's newest Pajero has more to it than rally genes.

Airline misplaces Nedunchezhiyan's bag ahead of Senegal ITF event

Airline misplaces Nedunchezhiyan's bag ahead of Senegal ITF event

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Former National champion Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan is going through a torrid time in Senegal as the airline on which he travelled there has misplaced his bag.

India's Amit Panghal is World No 1 boxer

India's Amit Panghal is World No 1 boxer

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Amit Panghal holds the numero uno position with 420 points, according to the list released by the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Boxing Task Force

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Images and a round-up of all the World Cup qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

Storming the Thar

Storming the Thar

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The six-day Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm Rally through Rajasthan is a test of skill and endurance, says Aakash S Paul.

Ivory Coast get past Senegal to reach World Cup

Ivory Coast get past Senegal to reach World Cup

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

Ivory Coast qualified for a third straight World Cup after weathering Senegal's late onslaught in a 1-1 draw in the second leg of their playoff on Saturday to progress 4-2 on aggregate.

Young African footballers duped, dumped by traffickers

Young African footballers duped, dumped by traffickers

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

On the pitches of ramshackle football academies across West Africa, teenage boys chase one another in pursuit of the ball, the chance to impress, and the prospect of a lucrative contract with one of Europe's top teams.