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Pak, Afghan strategic partnership agreement talks begin

Pak, Afghan strategic partnership agreement talks begin

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Pakistan and Afghanistan on Friday began negotiations on a Strategic Partnership Agreement even as Kabul called on Islamabad to take more steps, including the release of Taliban detainees, to push forward the troubled peace process in the war-torn country.

Alonso and Button demoted to back of grid

Alonso and Button demoted to back of grid

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

McLaren drivers Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button will start last in Sunday's Belgian Formula One Grand Prix after being hit with heavy grid penalties for changes to their Honda power units.

Here's what Justin Bieber will do in Mumbai

Here's what Justin Bieber will do in Mumbai

Rediff.com2 May 2017

And the itinerary for his trip is ready!

Hotels check out new strategies for growth

Hotels check out new strategies for growth

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

As reservations plunge, hotels are boosting their banqueting and restaurant business to make up for losses.

Lamborghini global sales jump 30%; India up 21%

Lamborghini global sales jump 30%; India up 21%

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

During the year, the Asia Pacific region contributed 35 per cent of the global total sales.

Coronavirus: Juventus players, coach agree pay cut

Coronavirus: Juventus players, coach agree pay cut

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

The Turin-based club have suffered in recent weeks with three of their players having tested positive for the virus -- forward Paulo Dybala, defender Daniele Rugani and midfielder Blaise Matuidi.

Fiat exploring LCV foray in India

Fiat exploring LCV foray in India

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

While the slowdown in the domestic economy and a ban on mining has sharply impacted the demand for medium and heavy commercial vehicles, sales of LCVs rose 15.61 per cent to 378,509 units between April and December, driven by need for products for last mile transportation.

MoD set to recover VVIP chopper deal amount

MoD set to recover VVIP chopper deal amount

Rediff.com25 May 2014

After an Italian court partially lifted the freeze and allowed India to encash bank guarantees worth Rs 1,818 crore deposited by AgustaWestland in the VVIP chopper deal, the defence ministry on Saturday said it will take "immediate steps" to fully recover the amount.

Belgian GP: Hamilton to take hefty grid penalty

Belgian GP: Hamilton to take hefty grid penalty

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Lewis Hamilton will start Sunday's Belgian Formula One Grand Prix from near the back of the grid as the world championship leader takes a hefty grid penalty for exceeding his allowed allocation of engine components.

Why are sparrows endangered in India?

Why are sparrows endangered in India?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

When was the last time you noticed a sparrow in your window? Why are sparrows endangered in modern India? You can help prevent their decline.

Russell Brand invites Demi Moore on a trip to India

Russell Brand invites Demi Moore on a trip to India

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

The British comedian and Moore became friends after Moore started attending his Yoga class.

5 smart tips for women to balance career and family

5 smart tips for women to balance career and family

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Work-life balance is not just spending time with your family or at work, it is also about taking out time for yourself.

'Give Max Verstappen a break'

'Give Max Verstappen a break'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

Lewis Hamilton has hailed Max Verstappen's stunning success in Formula One and called on those criticising the Dutch teenager's driving to keep a sense of perspective.

Fiat bets on SUVs and sporty cars in India reboot

Fiat bets on SUVs and sporty cars in India reboot

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Fiat has revised its India strategy. The car maker, which was among the first western auto companies to enter India, is betting big on SUVs and sporty cars. It no longer wants to compete in the small car segment.

Aiken gets three-stroke win at Avantha Masters

Aiken gets three-stroke win at Avantha Masters

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

South African Thomas Aiken held firm against a spirited challenge by local favourite Gaganjeet Bhullar to win his second European Tour title at the Avantha Masters in New Delhi on Sunday.

PIX: Mick Schumacher tests with Ferrari in Bahrain

PIX: Mick Schumacher tests with Ferrari in Bahrain

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Mick Schumacher, son of seven times world champion Michael, made his Formula One test debut with Ferrari on Tuesday at the Bahrain circuit, where 15 years ago his father won the first Grand Prix in the Middle East.

The future looks bright

The future looks bright

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

A quick round-up of all that's happening in the lives of our top models!

Alonso heads to Le Mans hoping for a better weekend

Alonso heads to Le Mans hoping for a better weekend

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

The double world champion retired his McLaren for the second race in a row while he had been running in a points-scoring position.

D'Ambrosio to replace Grosjean at Italian GP

D'Ambrosio to replace Grosjean at Italian GP

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

Belgian driver Jerome d'Ambrosio will race for Lotus in the Italian Formula One Grand Prix at Monza this weekend in place of the suspended Romain Grosjean, the team said on Tuesday.

Belgian GP: Force India's Di Resta qualifies in top-10

Belgian GP: Force India's Di Resta qualifies in top-10

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

Sahara Force India's Paul di Resta on Saturday qualified 10th on the grid while his teammate Nico Hulkenberg will start Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix in the 12th position as action returns to Formula One after the summer break in Spa-Francorchamps.

Tatas partner Italian fund to check into Orient-Express

Tatas partner Italian fund to check into Orient-Express

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Offer valued at $1.86 bn comes 5 years after Bermuda chain rebuffed Indian Hotels.

Coronavirus: Austria to host delayed season's first F1 race

Coronavirus: Austria to host delayed season's first F1 race

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The first race at the Red Bull Ring would be on the July 3-5 weekend.

Spencer's Retail to acquire Nature's Basket for Rs 300 crore

Spencer's Retail to acquire Nature's Basket for Rs 300 crore

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Natures Basket's acquisition will make Spencer's Retail a national player, giving it access to the western parts of India through its 36 stores in prime locations in Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore.

The good life of Shane Warne

The good life of Shane Warne

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

The cricketer-turned-commentator Shane Warne knows how to live life to the fullest.

Rivals eye Mahindra's American truck partner

Rivals eye Mahindra's American truck partner

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Volkswagen, which has two heavy-duty truck brands, Scania and MAN, is eyeing an equity stake in Navistar to gain a stronger foothold in the US commercial vehicle market, according to international media reports.

Fiat to launch Jeep in India in 2013

Fiat to launch Jeep in India in 2013

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

The carmaker wants to enter the fast-growing SUV segment in the country. The off-road pick-ups and luxury SUVs will be the first vehicles from the Chrysler, owned by Fiat, stable to be launched in India.

Button, Hamilton put Twitter gaffe behind them

Button, Hamilton put Twitter gaffe behind them

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Lewis Hamilton felt no need to seek out Jenson Button to apologise for his Belgian GP Twitter gaffe on Thursday and said he had learned from the experience, would not be repeating the error and had moved on.

Chinmayanand case: Student gives video proof to SIT

Chinmayanand case: Student gives video proof to SIT

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

The SIT questioned the student on Friday and collected evidence from Chinmayanand's bedroom in Shahjahanpur, sources said on Saturday.

Button 'disappointed' by Hamilton Twitter gaffe

Button 'disappointed' by Hamilton Twitter gaffe

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

McLaren's Jenson Button has criticised team mate Lewis Hamilton for revealing confidential car data on Twitter before Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix in a gaffe that may have helped Formula One rivals.

Buying a sedan? 2021 may be just the year for it

Buying a sedan? 2021 may be just the year for it

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

There are a whopping 10 sedans slated for a launch in India this year. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com gives the lowdown.

Most expensive hotels in the world

Most expensive hotels in the world

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

While all luxury hotels are expensive, there are some that are really expensive.

OFB signs deal to produce Russian rockets in India

OFB signs deal to produce Russian rockets in India

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

"The Ordnance Factory Board signed an MoU for a joint venture with Russian Rosoboronexport and Splav SPA to manufacture five versions of Smerch rockets based on the transfer of technology from Russia," the defence ministry said in a release

PHOTOS: Dominant Hamilton wins in Hungary

PHOTOS: Dominant Hamilton wins in Hungary

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

Lewis Hamilton dominated the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday as he led from start to finish, holding off fierce challenges from both Lotus drivers to claim his second win of a season that had threatened to fizzle out.

India is a special country; BIC is different track: Hamilton

India is a special country; BIC is different track: Hamilton

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

McLaren star Lewis Hamiton is a big fan of India and its people and likenes the Buddh International Circuit to the "great" Spa circuit in Belgium.

In photos: Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge's luxury honeymoon destination

In photos: Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge's luxury honeymoon destination

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

It's on a private island in the Maldives.

How to be a gorgeous bride: 5 skincare tips

How to be a gorgeous bride: 5 skincare tips

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

A healthy skin is the first step towards a confident self, which makes for a proud bride on the D-day.

Chatwal's Dream Downtown hotel in New York opens

Chatwal's Dream Downtown hotel in New York opens

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Located between two of the most vibrant neighbourhoods in New York, Chelsea and the Meat Packing District, the avant-garde, lifestyle hotel offers 316 guestrooms, multiple innovative dining venues, an expansive rooftop lounge, a beach club and extensive fitness facilities with spa services.

Markets end lower amid weak global cues

Markets end lower amid weak global cues

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

The market breadth in BSE ended unhealthy with 1,754 shares declining and 1,113 shares advancing.

PIX: Hulkenberg records career-best 4th position at Belgian GP

PIX: Hulkenberg records career-best 4th position at Belgian GP

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

Nico Hulkenberg scorched his way to a career-best fourth place and Paul Di Resta finished 10th as Sahara Force India secured 13 points from theaction-packed Formula One Belgian Grand Prix, at Spa-Francorchamps on Sunday.

Button puts McLaren on pole in Belgium

Button puts McLaren on pole in Belgium

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

Jenson Button celebrated his 50th Formula One race for McLaren by ending a three-year wait and taking pole position in qualifying at the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday.