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BAR put up for sale by administrators

BAR put up for sale by administrators

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

Jenson Button's BAR Formula One team has been put up for sale -- but only to allow a new joint venture between engine partners Honda and majority owners British American Tobacco to buy it back.

US 'heavy-lifted' nuclear deal, will India repay?

US 'heavy-lifted' nuclear deal, will India repay?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

British Prime Minister David Cameron's recent comments in Bangalore on the "export of terror" by Pakistan have enormously pleased the Indian strategic establishment, but the fact is that India is already gearing up for the November visit of US President Barack Obama and is keenly aware that there is nothing like a defence deal to sweeten the mood.

Want a comfortable cruiser? Then go for Land Rover Discovery Sport

Want a comfortable cruiser? Then go for Land Rover Discovery Sport

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

The Discovery Sport is a practical package, a spacious cruiser with good off-roading capabilities says Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com.

IS bombed Russian flight in Sinai, suggest US, UK Intel

IS bombed Russian flight in Sinai, suggest US, UK Intel

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

American and British intelligence authorities have suggested that a bomb from the dreaded Islamic State might have caused the crash of a Russian plane in Egypt's Sinai, killing all 224 people on board.

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

Now, artificial petrol that may cost Rs 14 a litre!

Now, artificial petrol that may cost Rs 14 a litre!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

British scientists have developed low-cost and environment-friendly "artificial petrol" which may cost around Rs 14 a litre and could be available at pumps in as early as three years.

Hitched: Sports stars who tied the knot in 2019

Hitched: Sports stars who tied the knot in 2019

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Famous sports personalities who wed in 2019.

Mallya consults 'formidable' lawyer to defend him

Mallya consults 'formidable' lawyer to defend him

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Award-winning lawyer, Claire Montgomery, the Queen's Counsel, is likely to fight the Indian government's attempt to extradite him to India.

Dubai team to make F1 debut in 2006

Dubai team to make F1 debut in 2006

Rediff.com16 Oct 2004

Tata Steel sells UK Scunthorpe plant to Greybull Capital

Tata Steel sells UK Scunthorpe plant to Greybull Capital

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

The British government has been under pressure to help a sale process go through after Tata said it would sell its British business.

10 small economies hold 85% of $15 trn phantom FDI

10 small economies hold 85% of $15 trn phantom FDI

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Phantom FDI refers to investments that pass through shell companies that have no real business activities and are tailor-made to cut tax liabilities.

Mallya's Force India put into administration; Owes Mercedes 13 million euros

Mallya's Force India put into administration; Owes Mercedes 13 million euros

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

There has been speculation within Formula One that Lawrence Stroll, the billionaire father of Canadian driver Lance, is willing to invest in Force India as part of a move for his son from Williams.

Now, a car that travels faster than a bullet

Now, a car that travels faster than a bullet

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

British scientists have claimed that they are inching closer to develop by 2012 a car that can travel at 1,000 miles (or over 1,600km) per hour.

UK experts develop new language for Internet

UK experts develop new language for Internet

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

OWL 2, was developed by an international team led by computer scientists from Oxford University and the University of Manchester.

'I get comfortable with anything that is not me'

'I get comfortable with anything that is not me'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

'As long as you are moving, it's all right.' 'You are going to fall, you are going to have to pick yourself up and sometimes, it will hurt.' 'Sometimes, you would just want to lie there and look at the fan.'

My 10 FAVOURITE OTT Shows of 2020

My 10 FAVOURITE OTT Shows of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Home-grown fare, international discoveries, brand new seasons of hugely anticipated series, Sukanya Verma lists her top 10 OTT shows.

Briton first to fly microlight around Everest

Briton first to fly microlight around Everest

Rediff.com25 May 2004

Forty-six-year old Richard Meredith-Hardy took off from a base camp 25 kilometres away.\n\n

Tiger Woods suffers serious leg injuries in car accident

Tiger Woods suffers serious leg injuries in car accident

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Woods suffered serious injuries to both legs in Tuesday's wreck and was initially listed in serious but stable condition, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl Osby told reporters. CNN reported Woods sustained compound fractures to his legs.

Navy controversy: What is US telling India?

Navy controversy: What is US telling India?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

The USS John Paul Jones acted like a dog marking the lamp post, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Mercedes take over F1 champions Brawn

Mercedes take over F1 champions Brawn

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

Formula One champions Brawn GP will compete next season as the official Mercedes factory team after the German carmaker announced a takeover on Monday.

Rolls-Royce launches Ghost Series II at Rs 4.50 crore

Rolls-Royce launches Ghost Series II at Rs 4.50 crore

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

India is among the top five markets for Ghost model in the Asia Pacific region.

Rover sets 100,000 target for Indica

Rover sets 100,000 target for Indica

Rediff.com24 Jan 2003

Top executives earn 3,000 times more than average staff

Top executives earn 3,000 times more than average staff

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

The top companies with a striking gap in pay between the senior-most executives and median employees in 2017-2018 belonged mostly to sectors such as information technology, auto and engineering.

BP may stem oil spill with golf balls, tyres

BP may stem oil spill with golf balls, tyres

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Meanwhile, in a statement, BP also said that the huge oil spill had so far cost the company $350 million.

I was prepared to die, but only after killing the terrorists

I was prepared to die, but only after killing the terrorists

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The terrorists now knew that I was the only one in the room, that I was injured and that I could not continue this battle for long.

Prince Harry 'set to return to Afghanistan'

Prince Harry 'set to return to Afghanistan'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2010

According to the Sunday Express, the 25-year-old third-in-line to the British throne, who has completed the first phase of his pilot's training course, has expressed his desire for another round of army duty in Afghanistan.

McLaren Mercedes launch new car

McLaren Mercedes launch new car

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

McLaren Mercedes launched its new car for the 2010 season on Friday. The MP4-25 will be driven by Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button, the reigning world champion having joined the British squad from Brawn GP, with which he won the title last year.

After Nepal quake, presidential building no longer safe

After Nepal quake, presidential building no longer safe

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Nepal's Rastrapati Bhawan has been declared unsafe for use after the building developed cracks due to the devastating temblor.

A budget Rolls Royce, at Rs 2.5 crore!

A budget Rolls Royce, at Rs 2.5 crore!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

British car maker Rolls Royce unveiled the super luxury saloon, Ghost, in Mumbai on Friday. The magnificent automobile is smaller, but more dynamic, than the previous models, and comes at a price tag of Rs 2.5 crore (Rs 25 million). The Ghost is also the most technologically advanced offering from Rolls Royce, which is now part of German auto major BMW.

'Hindus don't vote according to religion'

'Hindus don't vote according to religion'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

As their parties are locked in a fierce battle for Bengal, Tathagata and Saugata Roy, siblings who belong to the BJP and the TMC respectively, answer the same questions put to them about the assembly election.

Coulthard wants to go flat out on sea link

Coulthard wants to go flat out on sea link

Rediff.com10 Oct 2009

Former Formula One ace David Coulthard wants to go flat out when he drives Red Bull car on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link on Sunday, but is constrained by the speed limit the authorities have fixed.

COVID-19 vaccine race: Where they stand currently

COVID-19 vaccine race: Where they stand currently

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

As India prepares to launch its vaccine drive on January 16, here is a look at the options:

Hamilton confident Mercedes can deliver

Hamilton confident Mercedes can deliver

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

Lewis Hamilton believes his Mercedes Formula One team can live up to their advance billing as favourites when the season starts in Australia next week.

UK pilots threaten strike over identity cards

UK pilots threaten strike over identity cards

Rediff.com18 Nov 2008

The pilots and aviation workers, who would be among the first UK citizens to be issued with the controversial national identity card, have threatened to go on strike if they are forced to apply for the cards.The British Airline Pilots Association (Balpa), which represents 10,000 of the 12,000 commercial pilots and flight engineers in Britain, said its members were being treated as "guinea pigs".

PIX: Hamilton retakes F1 lead with 'miracle' victory at German GP

PIX: Hamilton retakes F1 lead with 'miracle' victory at German GP

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

Vettel, now 17 points behind the Briton after starting eight ahead, led from pole position until rain caused chaos in the closing laps, with the German skidding into the barriers in front of his home fans.

'I predict India to win 4-0 in Australia'

'I predict India to win 4-0 in Australia'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

'If we don't win the series, then there could be something radically wrong with the team.'

JLR to have light aluminium bodies to cut costs

JLR to have light aluminium bodies to cut costs

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

The two iconic brands are also developing hybrid engines for use in future models of JLR. Two British marquee had made a loss of over Rs 1,777.35 crore or Rs 17.77 billion (before interest, exceptional items and tax) in 2008-09 due to global meltdown, while the income from JLR sales stood at Rs 39,270.70 crore (Rs 392.7 billion). It had laid off over 2,200 staff.

She has cracked the code to help smokers quit

She has cracked the code to help smokers quit

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

'Running a start-up is hard.' 'We almost always will have obstacles.' 'There are two ways to tackle it.' 'We can either take them head on or let them hold you back.'

Aus F1 GP: Hamilton dominates season's first practice

Aus F1 GP: Hamilton dominates season's first practice

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

After pipping Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel with a lap of one minute 23.599 seconds in the first practice, the Briton shaved almost a second in FP2, his quickest lap clocked at 1:22.60.