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Benetton's most controversial ads

Benetton's most controversial ads

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Each time Benetton releases a controversial ad, it is making a statement by pushing a political agenda, or sensitive subjects that are deliberately offensive to some people. In a way, it takes the age-old advertising tactic of challenging reality to its extreme.

Verstappen's reign over? 94-YO predicts F1 upset

Verstappen's reign over? 94-YO predicts F1 upset

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Bernie Ecclestone says his money is still on Red Bull's Max Verstappen to win the Formula One championship

Former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan dies of cancer

Former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan dies of cancer

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Born on March 30, 1948, Jordan competed in motor racing's junior series before becoming a driver manager and then a team owner.

'Verstappen will always fight, that's in his DNA'

'Verstappen will always fight, that's in his DNA'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Verstappen had started the race level on points with Hamilton but 9-8 ahead on wins, and there were fears a collision could settle the outcome.

Check out the list of Formula One world champions

Check out the list of Formula One world champions

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

Following's Verstappen's 2021 title win, here's a list of F1 champions over the years...

PHOTOS: Schumacher's son Mick takes father's 1994 car for a spin

PHOTOS: Schumacher's son Mick takes father's 1994 car for a spin

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Mick Schumacher, the son of Formula One great Michael, marked the 25th anniversary of his father's first Grand Prix victory by driving a lap in the German's championship-winning 1994 Benetton car ahead of the Belgian race.

Boycott calls force advertisers, celebrities to increase safeguards

Boycott calls force advertisers, celebrities to increase safeguards

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

American writer HP Lovecraft famously said that the oldest and strongest of fears is the fear of the unknown. For present-day advertisers and celebrities, this fear is showing up in the response they receive from social media to their brand communication. This is something AU Small Finance Bank and online food delivery platform Zomato recently experienced with their advertisements.

Verstappen reminds me of Schumacher, says Brawn

Verstappen reminds me of Schumacher, says Brawn

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Former Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn says 70th Anniversary race winner Max Verstappen reminds him of Formula One great Michael Schumacher. Brawn masterminded Schumacher's seven world championships with Benetton (1994 and 1995) and Ferrari (2000-04) and was team boss at Mercedes when the German made his comeback from 2010-2012.

Schumacher to undergo 'secret treatment' in Paris

Schumacher to undergo 'secret treatment' in Paris

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Schumacher was taken to the Pompidou hospital in southwest Paris on Monday afternoon, Le Parisien said, without citing its sources.

F1 boss breaks silence on Hamilton's jewellery battle

F1 boss breaks silence on Hamilton's jewellery battle

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Lewis Hamilton and the FIA were in a standoff at this month's Miami Grand Prix over piercings

'Traditional advertising is a narcotic'

'Traditional advertising is a narcotic'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

the more you advertise a product to keep up its sales, the more you need to advertise.

Schumacher's son to mark 25th anniversary of Spa win

Schumacher's son to mark 25th anniversary of Spa win

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Michael Schumacher, the seven times world champion, took his breakthrough win - the first of a record 91 career victories - at the circuit on August 30, 1992.

Shocking PHOTOS of politicians KISSING

Shocking PHOTOS of politicians KISSING

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

It was a campaign seeking to contribute to the creation of a new culture of tolerance. But it stirred up a storm.

On this Day: F1 legend Senna dies in the fast lane

On this Day: F1 legend Senna dies in the fast lane

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Much has been written about that afternoon, and the Brazilian's career and epic rivalry with Frenchman Alain Prost, with questions still asked about what caused the crash. What is certain is that it changed Formula One, triggering a major safety review and altering the course of sporting history.

Schumacher's son Mick wins European F3 title

Schumacher's son Mick wins European F3 title

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

Mick Schumacher, the 19-year-old son of seven-times Formula One world champion Michael, won the European Formula Three title.

Parineeti, Sonam, Swara: Who's the Best Dressed?

Parineeti, Sonam, Swara: Who's the Best Dressed?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Make sure to take this fun poll!

Schumacher documentary is headed to Cannes

Schumacher documentary is headed to Cannes

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Schumacher turned 50 on January 3 but has not been seen in public

Brawn returns to Formula One in management role

Brawn returns to Formula One in management role

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Former Ferrari technical director and world championship-winning team principal Ross Brawn stepped back into the Formula One arena on Monday in the new role of managing director for motorsport.

FERA violation: Mallya's properties in Bengaluru to be attached

FERA violation: Mallya's properties in Bengaluru to be attached

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

According to the ED, Mallya was summoned on four occasions for questioning in connection with the contract signed in December 1995 with London-based firm Benetton Formula Ltd for promotion of the Kingfisher brand abroad.

Briatore riding high again

Briatore riding high again

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

Plus-sized. Unapologetic. Successful.

Plus-sized. Unapologetic. Successful.

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Plus size models tell us how they took charge of their lives and turned their dreams into reality.

Jhund Review

Jhund Review

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Playing a character put off by the idea of retirement is becoming on Bachchan. Hands in pocket, eyes firmly focused on his mission, conviction inks his speech while his serene, sensitive, portrayal has a calming effect on the kids and Jhund, observes Sukanya Verma.

In father's footsteps... Mick Schumacher follows Michael to Ferrari

In father's footsteps... Mick Schumacher follows Michael to Ferrari

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Michael Schumacher's son Mick has followed in his father's footsteps by signing a contract with Ferrari to join the Formula One team's young driver academy. The 19-year-old German, whose father won five of his record seven championships with the Italian team, will be competing in Formula Two this year after winning the European F3 title in 2018.

Like father, like son: Schumacher's Ferrari a perfect fit for son Mick

Like father, like son: Schumacher's Ferrari a perfect fit for son Mick

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

Mick Schumacher stepped into his father Michael's 2004 Formula One championship-winning Ferrari at the German Grand Prix on Saturday and found it a perfect fit.

ED to recall exemption given to Vijay Mallya on personal appearance

ED to recall exemption given to Vijay Mallya on personal appearance

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

ED had claimed that Mallya was summoned on four occasions for questioning in connection with a contract signed in December 1995 with London-based firm Benetton Formula Ltd for promotion of the Kingfisher brand abroad.

Byrne lending a hand with Ferrari's 2014 car

Byrne lending a hand with Ferrari's 2014 car

Rediff.com10 Feb 2013

Ferrari are tapping the talents of Rory Byrne, the South African designer whose cars took Michael Schumacher to seven Formula One drivers' titles with Benetton and Ferrari, to help with development of their 2014 car.

Rosberg win was 'personal ambition' for Brawn

Rosberg win was 'personal ambition' for Brawn

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

Of the many Formula One victories that Ross Brawn has celebrated over an extraordinary career spanning several decades, Nico Rosberg's first with Mercedes in China offered a particular satisfaction.

Rosberg win was 'personal ambition' for Brawn

Rosberg win was 'personal ambition' for Brawn

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

Of the many Formula One victories that Ross Brawn has celebrated over an extraordinary career spanning several decades, Nico Rosberg's first with Mercedes in China offered a particular satisfaction.

Trent closing stores in value fashion chain

Trent closing stores in value fashion chain

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

The retail arm of the Tatas is closing stores in its loss-making value fashion format, Fashion Yatra, and is reworking its operations in Sisley brand.

Schumacher app, museum to be launched to mark his 50th birthday

Schumacher app, museum to be launched to mark his 50th birthday

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Seven-time F1 champion 'in the very best of hands', says family

Ferrari wants women drivers for its motor racing academy

Ferrari wants women drivers for its motor racing academy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Ferrari are planning to add female racers to their expanding young driver programme as they seek to develop talent for the future.

Italian honour for Leicester manager Ranieri

Italian honour for Leicester manager Ranieri

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Claudio Ranieri has received an honour from the Italian president after the soccer manager led rank outsiders Leicester City to the top of the English Premier League.

B-School watch: Expect higher salaries in 2011

B-School watch: Expect higher salaries in 2011

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Pay packages are expected to rise across verticals finds out Urmila Rao. Read on to see how you can make the most of the opportunity.

Sid's new swag song!

Sid's new swag song!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

The actor unveiled a new line of summer wear in Mumbai.

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.

Schumacher wants record eighth F1 title

Schumacher wants record eighth F1 title

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Michael Schumacher targeted an unprecedented eighth Formula One title after Mercedes announced on Wednesday he was coming out of retirement to race for them at the age of 41. 'Our aim can only be to fight for the championship,' the German told reporters in a conference call after signing a contract on Tuesday.

Schumacher agrees to F1 return with Mercedes

Schumacher agrees to F1 return with Mercedes

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Seven-times Formula One champion Michael Schumacher has agreed a one-year deal to come out of retirement and drive for Mercedes in 2010, Bild newspaper reported on Tuesday. The newspaper said the 40-year-old German, who won his titles with Benetton and Ferrari and retired at the end of 2006, signed the deal at the team's offices in Brackley, England, after a month of talks.