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Cyrus Mistry death: Here's what Mercedes interim report says

Cyrus Mistry death: Here's what Mercedes interim report says

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz has submitted its interim report on the fatal accident of industrialist Cyrus Mistry to the Palghar police, which mentions that the brakes of the vehicle were pressed five seconds before it crashed into the road divider, a senior official said on Friday.

F1: How Hamilton dominated race to win Spanish GP

F1: How Hamilton dominated race to win Spanish GP

Rediff.com14 May 2018

The win also set a record, one that Hamilton had previously shared with seven times champion Michael Schumacher, of 41 wins from pole position.

'They killed babies, they raped women. They kidnapped whoever they saw'

'They killed babies, they raped women. They kidnapped whoever they saw'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

'Everyone I know has somebody kidnapped or murdered by the terrorists.'

Emission scandal: Volkswagen to recall 3.23 lakh cars in India

Emission scandal: Volkswagen to recall 3.23 lakh cars in India

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

In India, over 13.25 lakh cars have been recalled by various auto companies so far.

'Railways is known for covering up accidents'

'Railways is known for covering up accidents'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

'Imagine what will happen when a train running at 128 kmph moves onto a track that is meant to have only a speed less than 30 kmph!' 'Naturally, it will derail, and the coaches will go for a tailspin.'

Post race penalty drops Alonso out of US Grand Prix points list

Post race penalty drops Alonso out of US Grand Prix points list

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Haas had argued that Alonso's car was in an unsafe condition after a collision because the right-hand mirror, which eventually fell off, was moving around. They also made the point they had been shown a black and orange flag, requiring a driver to pit due to mechanical problems or loose bodywork, on three occasions this season.

Maruti to export made-in-India car to Japan

Maruti to export made-in-India car to Japan

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Maruti's exports are limited and mainly to countries in Africa and Latin America.

Pro-Khalistan extremists block Indian envoy's visit to UK gurdwara

Pro-Khalistan extremists block Indian envoy's visit to UK gurdwara

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

The Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Vikram Doraiswami, who was touring Scotland this week was blocked from entering a gurdwara in the capital Glasgow by pro-Khalistan extremists.

Unnao rape survivor's mom calls car crash a conspiracy

Unnao rape survivor's mom calls car crash a conspiracy

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The mother of the Unnao rape survivor who received grievous injuries in a road accident in Rae Bareli has termed the Sunday's incident a conspiracy to wipe out her family.

Hamilton wins British Grand Prix in Mercedes one-two

Hamilton wins British Grand Prix in Mercedes one-two

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton won the British Grand Prix for the second year in a row on Sunday with Mercedes team mate and title rival Nico Rosberg finishing second.

Verstappen wins Austrian GP, Hamilton finishes fourth

Verstappen wins Austrian GP, Hamilton finishes fourth

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

Hamilton held on for fourth, but slipped from 18 to 32 points behind Verstappen in the championship standings.

AMAZING! The Class 9 Dropout Who Is Building Helicopters

AMAZING! The Class 9 Dropout Who Is Building Helicopters

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

'Just because of my background and poor academic qualifications, most people disbelieve what I have done.'

Kanjhawala, Shraddha murder glaring lacuna in field-level policing: Delhi LG

Kanjhawala, Shraddha murder glaring lacuna in field-level policing: Delhi LG

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

He urged the force to "ensure proactive pre-emptive measures to ensure safety and security at all levels" in view of the forthcoming G-20 Summit.

Schumi blames bad luck in China

Schumi blames bad luck in China

Rediff.com26 Sep 2004

The German, who clinched his seventh Formula One title in Belgium last month, survived a collision, a spin and a puncture in the Chinese Grand Prix.

Putin survives assassination attempt: Report

Putin survives assassination attempt: Report

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Rumours around Putin's health and threat to life have been swirling around since Russia invaded Ukraine in February this year.

Trulli blames Toyota for missed podium

Trulli blames Toyota for missed podium

Rediff.com12 Sep 2005

The Italian accused his Toyota team of costing him a podium finish in the Belgian Grand Prix.

Tata Tiago.ev: The Electric Temptress

Tata Tiago.ev: The Electric Temptress

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

It is a perfect city car for both your daily office commute and fun weekend drives.

F1: Verstappen wins in Imola; Hamilton 13th

F1: Verstappen wins in Imola; Hamilton 13th

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

World champion Max Verstappen took maximum points from Formula One's Imola sprint weekend, leading a Red Bull one-two on Sunday as Ferrari's homecoming turned sour for overall leader Charles Leclerc and his Italian team.

Jaguar Land Rover to start testing driverless cars on UK roads

Jaguar Land Rover to start testing driverless cars on UK roads

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

The initial tests will involve vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications technologies that will allow cars to "talk" to each other and roadside signs, overhead gantries and traffic lights

Why car recalls are spiking in India

Why car recalls are spiking in India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

One can see the scale of recalls going up as the market expands.

World's top cars forced to go off the roads

World's top cars forced to go off the roads

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Let's take a look at biggest car recalls in the world.

Nehru: The Man Who Knew No Fear

Nehru: The Man Who Knew No Fear

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

On Jawaharlal Nehru's 134th birth anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra recounts incidents where the first prime minister showed exemplary courage, bravery and integrity.

New or used? Important tips for buying a car

New or used? Important tips for buying a car

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

These pros and cons can help you overcome your confusion and make a wise decision.

Use existing provisions to deal with unruly passengers: DGCA to airlines

Use existing provisions to deal with unruly passengers: DGCA to airlines

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

In an advisory, DGCA said there are provisions under the civil aviation requirement for action to be taken by the airline to deal with unruly passengers.

Cyclone Michaung paralyses Chennai, revives fears of 2015 flood

Cyclone Michaung paralyses Chennai, revives fears of 2015 flood

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Heavy rains continued to pound Chennai and nearby districts on Monday under the impact of a cyclonic storm, which is likely to cross the coast in Andhra Pradesh on December 5.

10 factors that make Maruti Celerio diesel an attractive car

10 factors that make Maruti Celerio diesel an attractive car

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

The Maruti Celerio diesel is a peppy car to drive with the right ergonomics.

Verstappen ends F1 season with win in Abu Dhabi

Verstappen ends F1 season with win in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

Max Verstappen won the season-ending Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix from pole position for Red Bull on Sunday.

Chinese Grand Prix: Hamilton wins, Mercedes dominant

Chinese Grand Prix: Hamilton wins, Mercedes dominant

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Lewis Hamilton helped Mercedes reassert their authority over Ferrari by leading home team mate Nico Rosberg in a dominant display.

Auto cos hire trend-spotters to tweak car design

Auto cos hire trend-spotters to tweak car design

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Trend researchers who come from design schools and have an art and sociology background are the latest foot soldiers in the struggle of auto companies to stay ahead in the competitive race.

Schumacher wins British Grand Prix

Schumacher wins British Grand Prix

Rediff.com11 Jul 2004

Ferrari's Michael Schumacher fended off McLaren's Kimi Raikkonen to win the British Grand Prix.

Defeat makes Schumacher hungrier than ever

Defeat makes Schumacher hungrier than ever

Rediff.com26 May 2004

The German intends to come back stronger than ever in front of his home fans in Nuerburgring this weekend.

F1: Bottas wins Azerbaijan GP to retake championship lead

F1: Bottas wins Azerbaijan GP to retake championship lead

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Valtteri Bottas won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday and retook the Formula One lead from team mate Lewis Hamilton after a fourth successive one-two finish for Mercedes.

F1: Why Hamilton faces punishment...

F1: Why Hamilton faces punishment...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

Lewis Hamilton, the sport's most successful driver of all time and badly affected by the outcome after leading until seven corners from the end, did not attend Thursday night's gala awards ceremony-- a requirement for the championship's top three.

Indian rich join the armoured car corps

Indian rich join the armoured car corps

Rediff.com5 Apr 2008

Now, a growing number of well-heeled private citizens are buying armoured vehicles for their safety, providing a profitable new business stream for companies like Jalandhar-based Laggar Industries and automaker Hindustan Motors. The annual market is about 500 vehicles, of which 30 to 40 are bought by private citizens.

Russell to join Hamilton at Mercedes in all-British lineup

Russell to join Hamilton at Mercedes in all-British lineup

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

George Russell will replace Valtteri Bottas and race for Mercedes next season in an all-British line-up with seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton, the Formula One team said on Tuesday.

Stranded jawan rescued 10 children in Car Nicobar

Stranded jawan rescued 10 children in Car Nicobar

Rediff.com5 Jan 2005

He rescued the children while looking for wife and younger son, who were swept away by the waves.

Qatar probing death of migrant worker at WC

Qatar probing death of migrant worker at WC

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The Philippines' foreign ministry confirmed in a statement that one of its nationals had died while working at a resort south of the capital Doha. It said its embassy was "working with legal authorities to ascertain more details of his passing".

DCW chief's 'molestation': BJP seeks her suspension pending inquiry

DCW chief's 'molestation': BJP seeks her suspension pending inquiry

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday sharpened its attack on Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal demanding her suspension by the Lieutenant Governor for a fair police probe of her alleged molestation charges.

4 amazing cars that will soon hit the Indian roads

4 amazing cars that will soon hit the Indian roads

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

With fast changing mentality of the crowd here, the automakers are creating their own categories to attract more and more buyers.

F1: Rosberg extends win streak in China, Hamilton seventh

F1: Rosberg extends win streak in China, Hamilton seventh

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Nico Rosberg crossed the line a mammoth 37.7 seconds ahead of German compatriot Sebastian Vettel, who recovered after colliding with his Ferrari team mate Kimi Raikkonen at the first corner, to claim his third win from three races this season.