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Vettel puts Red Bull on pole in Turkey

Vettel puts Red Bull on pole in Turkey

Rediff.com6 Jun 2009

Germany's Sebastian Vettel put Red Bull on pole position for the Turkish Grand Prix on Saturday after pushing Formula One championship leader Jenson Button off his pedestal. Button's Brawn GP team mate Rubens Barrichello qualified third for Sunday's race with Red Bull's Australian Mark Webber completing the second row.

Winning Worlds in Olympic category was huge: Lovlina

Winning Worlds in Olympic category was huge: Lovlina

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Lovlina Borgohain is aware that fierce competition awaits her at the Paris Olympics but the ace Indian boxer is quietly confident of snaring a second successive Games medal, having found considerable success in her new category, which is also closer to her natural body weight.

Zagreb Open: Sehrawat overcomes Chinese opponent to win gold

Zagreb Open: Sehrawat overcomes Chinese opponent to win gold

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat came up with a commanding performance to bag the gold medal in the Zagreb Open Ranking Series tournament, defeating China's world No. 7 Wanhao Zou 10-0 in Zagreb.

Yigit Cakmak Is Rescued Alive After 52 Hours!

Yigit Cakmak Is Rescued Alive After 52 Hours!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The death toll from an earthquake in Turkey and Syria has passed 11,000, making the quake the deadliest in more than a decade.

India and Turkey under F1 glare

India and Turkey under F1 glare

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

Vinesh gets what she demanded after public spat with WFI

Vinesh gets what she demanded after public spat with WFI

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

WFI obtains accreditation of Vinesh Phogat's coach and physio for Asia Olympic qualifier

Turkey on 19-race F1 calendar

Turkey on 19-race F1 calendar

Rediff.com11 Dec 2004

Indian shooters snag sensational World C'ship gold

Indian shooters snag sensational World C'ship gold

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Indian clinches mixed team air pistol gold at World Championship

Diamond League: Chopra set to start Olympic build-up along with Jena

Diamond League: Chopra set to start Olympic build-up along with Jena

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra's Paris Games preparations will be put through a stern test when he begins his season in the first leg of the prestigious Diamond League one-day meet series against a star-studded but familiar field, in Doha on Friday.

Prize money for Olympic gold-winning athletes is a good start: Neeraj

Prize money for Olympic gold-winning athletes is a good start: Neeraj

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Thursday lauded World Athletics' decision to award USD 50,000 to all its gold-medallists in the Paris Olympic Games and said he would like to see such incentive being given in other global competitions as well.

'Please let us compete in Paris, we need mental peace before Olympics'

'Please let us compete in Paris, we need mental peace before Olympics'

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Paris Games quota-winning women wrestlers on Friday pleaded with the national federation not to subject them to selection trials, saying that every single step they take and every little thing they do from now on will have a bearing on India's medal chances at the Olympics.

Why Is Rishi Hanging Out With These Guys?

Why Is Rishi Hanging Out With These Guys?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited England's football training centre at St George's Park in Burton-on-Trent on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

WFI furious as Bajrang handed provisional suspension

WFI furious as Bajrang handed provisional suspension

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Bajrang Punia has been handed a provisional suspension for refusing to give his sample for dope test during the recent trials.

Why Turkey didn't invite India in Afghan meet

Why Turkey didn't invite India in Afghan meet

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

India was deliberately kept out of the Turkey-sponsored meeting on Afghanistan earlier this year to address the "sensitivities" of Pakistan, according to WikiLeaks cable.

Is India Still A Democracy?

Is India Still A Democracy?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Today in 2024, the BJP jails its opponents during an election and still believes, or at least wants us to believe, that it is only following the rules of democracy, asserts Aakar Patel.

'India should not behave like a big brother towards Maldives'

'India should not behave like a big brother towards Maldives'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'India should respect Maldivian nationalism and their desire to be not over-dependent on India.' 'India should not behave like a big brother towards Maldives as many times, we tend to behave like that.'

Israeli forces seize key Hamas harbour base in Gaza

Israeli forces seize key Hamas harbour base in Gaza

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

In the combined raid of the navy, armour and engineering forces, along with air force support, about ten tunnel shafts were destroyed, and four buildings of associated terrorist infrastructure were destroyed, the IDF said.

McIlroy cool on Woods rivalry ahead of Turkey showdown

McIlroy cool on Woods rivalry ahead of Turkey showdown

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

World No. 1 Rory McIlroy has played down talk of rivalry between himself and 14-time Major winner Tiger Woods at this week's inaugural eight-man World Golf Final in Turkey.

Nikhat, Zareen Amit Panghal among six Indian boxers in final

Nikhat, Zareen Amit Panghal among six Indian boxers in final

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Dominant efforts by two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Amit Panghal headlined Indian boxers' march into six finals at the 75th Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria on Saturday.

What's Salma Hayek Doing With Xi Jinping?

What's Salma Hayek Doing With Xi Jinping?

Rediff.com7 May 2024

French hospitality at its best at a state dinner in honour of China's President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan at Elysee Palace, Paris.

War-torn Ukraine qualifies for Euros in emotional win

War-torn Ukraine qualifies for Euros in emotional win

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Jubilant Ukraine reach Euro 2024 finals with Iceland win

Praggnanandhaa's unbeaten streak ends; loses second round match

Praggnanandhaa's unbeaten streak ends; loses second round match

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa committed a time-pressure blunder as he suffered defeat at the hands of Parham Maghsoodloo of Iran in the second round of Prague Masters Chess tournament in Prague.

After 4 months, forex reserves once again above $600 bn

After 4 months, forex reserves once again above $600 bn

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

India's foreign exchange reserves increased to $604 billion as on December 1, surpassing the $600 billion mark after a gap of about four months. The forex reserves were last above the $600 billion mark on August 11 this year. "India's foreign exchange reserves stood at $604 billion as on December 1, 2023.

A Mother Mourns Her Dead Son

A Mother Mourns Her Dead Son

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

On October 13 night, a Lebanese cameraman Issam Abdallah working for the Reuters news service was killed amid escalating clashes on Lebanon's southern border with Israel.

Vinesh, Reetika, Anshu secure Paris Olympics quotas

Vinesh, Reetika, Anshu secure Paris Olympics quotas

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

Vinesh Phogat locked Paris Olympics quota in the women's 50kg category, reaching the final at the Asian Olympic Qualifier without conceding a single point.

Reetika Hooda wins World Under-23 wrestling crown

Reetika Hooda wins World Under-23 wrestling crown

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Reetika Hooda became only the second Indian and first woman wrestler from the country to emerge World champion after her title triumph in the 76kg event at the Under-23 World Championships, in Tirana, Albania, on Friday.

Looking at Shriya's Australian Holiday

Looking at Shriya's Australian Holiday

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Shriya Pilgaonkar loves to travel.

Euro Qualifiers: France demolish 10-man Gibraltar; Dutch qualify

Euro Qualifiers: France demolish 10-man Gibraltar; Dutch qualify

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

The 2024 European Championship will be held in Germany from June 14-July 14. Following are the teams who have qualified for the tournament:

Journalism Is NOT A Crime!

Journalism Is NOT A Crime!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Seven journalists were incarcerated in India in 2021 and 2022, the highest in three decades.

Archery queen Deepika defies odds after motherhood

Archery queen Deepika defies odds after motherhood

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Deepika said that she did not feel any pressure during her return and rather, just wanted to perform without expectations.

Meloni says 'Melodi'; Always a delight, replies Modi

Meloni says 'Melodi'; Always a delight, replies Modi

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reacted to a viral selfie his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni took with him on the sidelines of the COP28 meet in Dubai, saying 'meeting friends is always a delight'.

Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri killed in Israeli attack in Lebanon

Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri killed in Israeli attack in Lebanon

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

However, Israel is yet to comment on the strike that has killed the senior Hamas leader.

Materazzi own goal gives Turkey draw in Italy

Materazzi own goal gives Turkey draw in Italy

Rediff.com16 Nov 2006

He slid the ball into his own net in the 42nd minute just two minutes after the Azzurri had taken the lead.

'Lord Ram Will Protect The Constitution'

'Lord Ram Will Protect The Constitution'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'Rama is Lord God of maryada. Today's maryada is the Constitution.'

Name Games Countries Play

Name Games Countries Play

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

As India seems to be picking 'Bharat' at least in official communication, here are some interesting name changes.

Modi's outreach helped avert 'potential nuclear attack' on Ukraine: Report

Modi's outreach helped avert 'potential nuclear attack' on Ukraine: Report

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

US officials say that outreach and public statements from Modi and others helped avert a crisis.

Egypt reevaluating ties with Turkey over Erdogan's comments

Egypt reevaluating ties with Turkey over Erdogan's comments

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Egypt has taken strong objection to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's comments that "Rabaa sign" adopted by the supporters of deposed President Mohamed Morsi is a symbol of denouncing injustice.

What Earthquakes Do To Buildings

What Earthquakes Do To Buildings

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Entire areas in southern Turkey and northern Syria have been levelled to the ground, and poor construction has been blamed for the collapse of these buildings.