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Tour de France: Froome survives French coup attempt to retain lead

Tour de France: Froome survives French coup attempt to retain lead

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Dutchman Bauke Mollema, the strongest and smartest of the breakaway riders, who had three top 10 finishes on the Tour, won the 189.5-km stage from Laissac-Severac L'Eglise but the action was elsewhere.

Europa League PICS: Sevilla, Shaktar enter semis

Europa League PICS: Sevilla, Shaktar enter semis

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Sevilla in semis as Wolves miss penalty.

BJP's 2021 mantra: Winning elections

BJP's 2021 mantra: Winning elections

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Winning an election may be a breeze for the BJP but the aftermath of victory isn't always painless.

These 4 hatchbacks sport automatic transmission

These 4 hatchbacks sport automatic transmission

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Recently Honda launched Brio AT, which was welcomed splendidly by the young auto-freaks in India.

Revealed: Why Urjit Patel quit as RBI governor

Revealed: Why Urjit Patel quit as RBI governor

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

Patel, who headed the RBI from September 2016 till his sudden resignation in December 2018, says in his book thta the government seemed to lose enthusiasm for the new bankruptcy law in the middle of the year he left the central bank. Though Patel does not name anybody in the book, the mid-2018 period he refers to is the time when Piyush Goyal held temporary charge of the finance ministry between May and August.

Rajiv Gandhi tried to SAVE Quattrocchi: BJP

Rajiv Gandhi tried to SAVE Quattrocchi: BJP

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party's parliamentary body on Wednesday decided to rake up the Bofors pay-off issue in Parliament in the wake of fresh allegations that then prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi may have 'soft-pedalled' the probe to protect Italian businessman Ottavio Quattrocchi.

Lahiri tied seventh; Chopra second behind Schwartzel

Lahiri tied seventh; Chopra second behind Schwartzel

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

Anirban Lahiri's effort to cap a wonderful year with a good finish stayed on course as he was tied seventh along with some classy company at the Thailand Golf Championships in Chonburi on Saturday.

PIX: Real Madrid seal last-16 berth; Man City sink PSG

PIX: Real Madrid seal last-16 berth; Man City sink PSG

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday night.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to cycle!

Lessons from Bollywood: How to cycle!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

When Bollywood stars opted for bicycles.

Investing in construction stocks? Read this first

Investing in construction stocks? Read this first

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Unless companies press the pedal on implementation, further stock price gains might be limited, says Hamsini Karthik.

China Open: Sindhu makes another early exit, Satwik notches up twin wins

China Open: Sindhu makes another early exit, Satwik notches up twin wins

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Sindhu suffered a shock defeat to lower-ranked Pai Yu Po of Chinese Taipei

Love Guru: Lockdown Killed Our Sex Drive

Love Guru: Lockdown Killed Our Sex Drive

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

Petrol price rise offers FDI hope to retail chains

Petrol price rise offers FDI hope to retail chains

Rediff.com25 May 2012

The oil companies raised petrol prices by Rs 7.50 on Wednesday, a tough but unpopular decision which many see as a strong signal from the government that it's now stepping on the reform pedal.

The odd, odd world around us!

The odd, odd world around us!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

We truly live in a wonderfully weird world!

14-hour power cuts didn't dim his IAS dream

14-hour power cuts didn't dim his IAS dream

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

This son of a rickshaw puller, who graduated in Mathematics chose entirely new subjects in Civils because he could not afford coaching. Here is his story

Will Kamala Harris spell trouble for India?

Will Kamala Harris spell trouble for India?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Events in America have strengthened the hand of those leaders there who wish India well, but think of India as being a collection of Indians.
If Indians are mistreated, they will object, asserts Aakar Patel.

No end to struggle of migrant workers even after reaching home

No end to struggle of migrant workers even after reaching home

Rediff.com25 May 2020

The corona-fuelled lockdown having shattered their dreams, they are now walking, cycling and hitchhiking hundreds of miles under an unforgiving sun blazing down at over 40 degrees to reach their homes in an impoverished Bihar, where an uncertain future awaits them.

Meet the Brave Bicycle Girl of Bihar

Meet the Brave Bicycle Girl of Bihar

Rediff.com27 May 2020

'There were times when my courage and confidence would fail and I was close to giving up,' says Jyoti Kumari who wanted to bring her father home safely. So she began the cycle ride of her life.

Football PIX: Brazil score five against Bolivia

Football PIX: Brazil score five against Bolivia

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Roberto Firmino scored twice and Marquinhos and Philippe Coutinho also got goals as Brazil hammered Bolivia 5-0 in their opening World Cup qualifier in Sao Paulo on Friday.

Why RBI officers are peeved with the central bank

Why RBI officers are peeved with the central bank

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

RBI's oversight cadre move creates HR trouble, officers threaten agitation.

Australia seek Sri Lanka relief after tumultuous year

Australia seek Sri Lanka relief after tumultuous year

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Australia finally have the chance to bring some cheers to their fans after an egregious 2018 when Tim Paine's men take on Sri Lanka at the Manuka Oval from Friday with a series victory beckoning the beleaguered hosts.

Sewage cycle to clean life in slums

Sewage cycle to clean life in slums

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

M Phil graduate Nate Sharpe is planning to take his 'People Powered Poo Pump' to the slums of the Tanzanian capital, Dar es Salaam.

Image: Obama at the Great Wall of China

Image: Obama at the Great Wall of China

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Barack Obama tours Badaling section of the Great Wall on the outskirts of Beijing on Wednesday

The Lady Mumbai Police Love

The Lady Mumbai Police Love

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Unless you've been hiding under an Internet-blocking rock, you must have chanced upon some of the crisp, polite, informative and frequently witty posts crafted by the Mumbai police. Mrigank Warrier meets Sunchika Pandey, the brains behind the Mumbai police quips.

In Tests you have to be more disciplined in shot-making: Rohit

In Tests you have to be more disciplined in shot-making: Rohit

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Rohit Sharma knows he must score away from home to erase any lingering doubts about his Test credentials.

'Toyota working hard to regain client confidence'

'Toyota working hard to regain client confidence'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Toyota's global image took a beating when over eight million Toyota vehicles were recalled worldwide to fix faulty accelerator pedals and brakes.

Film producer's fund eludes real Idiots

Film producer's fund eludes real Idiots

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

The makers of 3 Idiots may be smiling their way to the banks with box-office records in Bollywood, but the National Innovation Foundation awaits funds promised by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the film's producer. NIF sourced the innovations for the film.

Clarke: Our goal is to be the No 1 Test team

Clarke: Our goal is to be the No 1 Test team

Rediff.com15 Jan 2012

Australia might have taken an invincible 3-0 lead over India in the four-match Test series but skipper Michael Clarke doesn't want to take his foot off the pedal and said his team's goal is to be the No 1 side in the world.

Toyota recall: Rivals sympathetic yet sceptical

Toyota recall: Rivals sympathetic yet sceptical

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Toyota is recalling the vehicles worldwide to fix faulty accelerator pedals and brakes. "Toyota's problems are not good for the industry.

We don't go out there to prove anything to anyone: Kohli

We don't go out there to prove anything to anyone: Kohli

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Reclaiming the No. 1 spot has not satiated Virat Kohli's hunger for success and the Indian captain said the team will at no point 'take the foot off the pedal' as he set his sights on holding on to the No. 1 ranking for a prolonged period.

What Obama and Hu agreed upon in Beijing

What Obama and Hu agreed upon in Beijing

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

A release from White House said Obama held in-depth, productive and candid discussions on the US-China relations and other issues of mutual interest.

Futuristic innovations from a college dropout!

Futuristic innovations from a college dropout!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

You can zoom, at a maximum speed of 120 kmph, in his car that runs on compressed air!

LTTE is an extremist organisation: Karuna

LTTE is an extremist organisation: Karuna

Rediff.com20 Apr 2009

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi on Monday appeared to soft-pedal his controversial remarks about Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam chief Prabhakaran, by describing the LTTE as an 'extremist organisation'. A day after his remarks created a flutter, he told reporters that the "LTTE was not started as an extremist organisation like the Naxalite movement. It was started as a liberation movement but down the road it became an extremist organisation."

Tour de France: Calmejane defeats cramp to win stage, Froome stays in control

Tour de France: Calmejane defeats cramp to win stage, Froome stays in control

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

Lilian Calmejane rode fought off a bout of cramp to claim a dramatic solo win in the eighth stage of the Tour de France on Saturday, as the overall favourites stayed quiet on the eve of a punishing day in the Jura mountains.

Toyota recalls 3.8 mn cars over floor mat risk

Toyota recalls 3.8 mn cars over floor mat risk

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Toyota has asked 3.8 million vehicle owners of seven popular models to remove the floor mat of their car that could jam the accelerator pedal and cause a crash.

Gurgaon-Bihar: 8 days, 1,000 km and 11 men on 11 cycle rickshaws

Gurgaon-Bihar: 8 days, 1,000 km and 11 men on 11 cycle rickshaws

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Kumar had registered for the Shramik Special train. Everyday, he hoped his phone will ring and he will be asked to come to the station. But, only his landlord's call came everyday asking when he would pay the due rent. Dejected with the wait, Kumar decided to go to the Gurgaon Railway Station where he was refused an entry.

Millions of codes under the hood make cars smarter

Millions of codes under the hood make cars smarter

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

The Honda Civic's automatic version comes equipped with cruise control which, when activated, drives the car by itself. The company's spokesperson says this facility is ideal on highways and for speeds above 40 km per hour.

Lawyers provoked Madras HC violence: SC Committee

Lawyers provoked Madras HC violence: SC Committee

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

The provocation of violence in the Madras high court was started by the lawyers and the police later went "berserk", the Supreme Court-appointed committee has said while holding that the judges had followed a "soft- pedalling policy" leading to the "piquant situation".

After Asean, trade pacts with Japan, Korea soon

After Asean, trade pacts with Japan, Korea soon

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

The CEPAs with South Korea and Japan are likely to be concluded in September and October, respectively. While the pact with South Korea is likely to have only a moderate impact on the economic relationship between the two countries, the one with Japan will immensely help the Indian industry in gaining market access in the world's second largest economy. Currently, bilateral trade between India and Japan, which is currently close to $4 billion.

New Ford Figo Sports Edition is a treat to drive

New Ford Figo Sports Edition is a treat to drive

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Ford Figo Sports Edition's bigger alloy wheels and retuned suspension elevate the pleasure of driving, says P Tharyan.