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Ecclestone rules out Indian GP return in 2015

Ecclestone rules out Indian GP return in 2015

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

India's return to Formula One will have to wait until at least 2016, by which time a new race in Azerbaijan could also be on the calendar, commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Wednesday.

Why some CEOs may be asked to paint walls or clean public spaces

Why some CEOs may be asked to paint walls or clean public spaces

Rediff.com16 May 2018

Some of the violations that will lead to community service include failure to pay social security contribution of workers, maintain records, furnish information to inspectors, pay gratuity to workers, provide crche facility and medical pay, and retrenching women workers during maternity leave.

In PICS: India Bike Week 2015

In PICS: India Bike Week 2015

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

On February 20 and 21 more than 12,000 riders and bike enthusiasts rode cross-country to Goa to celebrate the spirit and lifestyle of the Indian Biking community. Here's what happened at the annual bikers' meet at Vagator.

'Centre delaying CBI probe into Pollachi case'

'Centre delaying CBI probe into Pollachi case'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

'The Pollachi case will have a negative impact for the AIADMK alliance.' 'The BJP and AIADMK are in alliance in Tamil Nadu.' 'That may be the reason for the delay in the central government's approval for case transfer to the CBI.'

Kamala Mills fire: 100 illegal structures demolished in BMC crackdown

Kamala Mills fire: 100 illegal structures demolished in BMC crackdown

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

The municipal body has directed its officials to form teams to ensure that all the restaurants are fire safety compliant in view of the New Year celebrations.

An app for women's safety in a city

An app for women's safety in a city

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

A new mobile app is allowing women to identify safe zones in a city with the help of crowd-sourced audits

All you need to know about Riteish Deshmukh's birthday Tesla X

All you need to know about Riteish Deshmukh's birthday Tesla X

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Model X is Tesla's only SUV, & it can go from zero to 97 kmph in 2.9 seconds.

President Pranab's valuable advice to his daughter

President Pranab's valuable advice to his daughter

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Confident about winning her maiden election from the prestigious Greater Kailash assembly constituency, President Pranab Mukherjee's daughter Sharmistha is going by her father's valued advice of putting in "hard work" and "being patient".

'Romeos' on bikes keep Kolkata on its toes

'Romeos' on bikes keep Kolkata on its toes

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

With a spike in nocturnal incidents of molestation and eve-teasing by biker gangs in certain areas of Kolkata, the police have launched regular raids in the night to put a brake on the 'Romeos' on two wheels.

From Tokyo to Paris, the heat is really on!

From Tokyo to Paris, the heat is really on!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Images from across Europe and parts of Asia show hot and bothered people dunking their feet in buckets of ice and wading into the sea as sweltering temperatures put some areas on red alert.

The Great Property Crash

The Great Property Crash

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'In many parts of the country, the empty nest-and-empty-nest egg story is a painful boom-to-bust saga.' 'Among the old and young, it is hitting pockets hard, in a linked chain of debt-laden banks, corrupt politicians and builder mafias and disastrous government policies,' says Sunil Sethi.

American Hustle wins big at Golden Globes, 2014

American Hustle wins big at Golden Globes, 2014

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

The 71th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. There have been quite a few surprises and some expected nods.

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani won't withdraw charges against Peter

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani won't withdraw charges against Peter

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

'I'm not withdrawing any allegations. I want those CDRs (Peter's call data records).' 'Those are my feelings.'

Adani's coal project in Australia moves ahead with final okay

Adani's coal project in Australia moves ahead with final okay

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

"I am proud to announce the project has Final Investment Decision (FID) approval which marks the official start of one of the largest single Infrastructure -- and job creating -- developments in Australia's recent history," Gautam Adani said.

'Don't make my Kashmir a graveyard'

'Don't make my Kashmir a graveyard'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'The decision of August will have to be taken back. This is our resolve. When it will happen, how it will happen, the judge of our case are the people of this country.'

Should you buy the Apple iPhone 8 Plus?

Should you buy the Apple iPhone 8 Plus?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

If you're an AR fan, the iPhone 8 Plus provides a superb experience, says Abhik Sen

72 dead as Super Cyclone Amphan devastates West Bengal

72 dead as Super Cyclone Amphan devastates West Bengal

Rediff.com22 May 2020

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday that at least 72 people have died due to Cyclone Amphan and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the affected districts and provide help to 'rebuild those areas from scratch'

Hold Still: UK lockdown caught on camera

Hold Still: UK lockdown caught on camera

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

After months of anticipation (and 31,000 submissions from the British public), the Britain's Duchess of Cambridge's final selection of images for Hold Still is available to view on the National Portrait Gallery's website. Designed to "capture and document the spirit, the mood, the hopes, the fears and the feelings of the nation" during lockdown, the project brings together 100 moving amateur shots of everything from at-home haircuts to make-shift classrooms; exhausted NHS staffers on duty to dedicated postmen in superhero costumes; pensioners FaceTiming with their grandchildren to mothers cradling their newborn babies. Below, see 22 remarkable images from Hold Still - then head to the The National Portrait Gallery website for the full exhibition.

Demonetisation no surgical strike, but 'firebombing' of nation: Rahul

Demonetisation no surgical strike, but 'firebombing' of nation: Rahul

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Mounting a blistering attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the demonetisation drive launched by him was "firebombing of 99 per cent honest people" and not a "surgical strike".

Why the British Museum won't return the Harihara

Why the British Museum won't return the Harihara

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

'It is vital that objects such as the Harihara -- and collections from South Asia generally -- remain here,' the British Museum tells Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Abhishek Bachchan's #RoadTo20

Abhishek Bachchan's #RoadTo20

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Abhishek has been posting fond memories and interesting anecdotes on Instagram, recapping his #RoadTo20.

10 Things That Make Diana Penty HAPPY

10 Things That Make Diana Penty HAPPY

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

'One cup of tea brings me so much happiness.' 'You take that away from me and I know I'm going to have a really bad day.'

Daredevil walks a tightrope into history, blindfolded

Daredevil walks a tightrope into history, blindfolded

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Chills, thrills and more in Nik Wallenda's death-defying feat

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world!

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world!

Rediff.com20 May 2015

These images from across the globe tell us how crazy the world out there is!

Thousands queue up to view Singapore's Lee lying in state

Thousands queue up to view Singapore's Lee lying in state

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Thousands of people on Wednesday queued up outside Singapore's Parliament House to have a glimpse of the country's founding father Lee Kuan Yew lying in state as his casket was taken there for public viewing.

Euphoric crowd chants 'Ab ki baar Modi sarkar' in Varanasi

Euphoric crowd chants 'Ab ki baar Modi sarkar' in Varanasi

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's supporters seemed desperate to get a glimpse of their leader as they waited patiently on balconies and rooftops along the 4 km route of his road show, reports Sharat Pradhan

#Not In My Name: They came for the India they loved!

#Not In My Name: They came for the India they loved!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

#Not In My Name, said ordinary citizens, as they took to the streets to reclaim the India they believed in.

REWIND: Best images in the past 24 hours

REWIND: Best images in the past 24 hours

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Here's a collection of some of the best photos from around the world shot in the last 24 hours.

India gets better for doing biz globally but still far behind China

India gets better for doing biz globally but still far behind China

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

India has moved up 16 positions to rank 55th on a global index of the world's most competitive economies, where Switzerland remains on top.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year LUMIX People's Choice Award

Wildlife Photographer of the Year LUMIX People's Choice Award

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Here are some of the beautiful images in the contest.

Pussy Riot protest members detained by Sochi police

Pussy Riot protest members detained by Sochi police

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Pussy Riot protest band members Maria Alyokhina and Nadezhda Tolokonnikova said they were detained on suspicion of theft in the Winter Olympics host city of Sochi on Tuesday, less than two months after their release from prison under an amnesty.

FLASHBACK: BEST Sports Photos of the Year-Part 3

FLASHBACK: BEST Sports Photos of the Year-Part 3

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

From a Sri Lanka cricket legend Kumar Sangakkara's final Test innings, Virender Sehwag's felicitation ceremony, FC Barcelona's Luis Suarez celebrating the La Liga title with his family, these and many more scintillating moments are frozen in time in this beautiful photo-feature.

Anti-CAA protests continue across country, cops maintain vigil

Anti-CAA protests continue across country, cops maintain vigil

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

A large number of people took out a 'solidarity march' in South Delhi on Sunday in support of Jamia Millia Islamia students and those facing police action during protests against the contentious law.

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

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