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F1: McLaren's Norris chasing hat-trick in China

F1: McLaren's Norris chasing hat-trick in China

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Norris's teammate Oscar Piastri, who spun off and finished ninth in his home race last Sunday after starting on the front row and challenging for the lead, has another good chance to rev up his season.

Rajasthan woman kills son, his wife over extramarital affairs

Rajasthan woman kills son, his wife over extramarital affairs

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

The murder of a young couple in the Karauli district of Rajasthan was allegedly planned by the husband's mother and maternal uncle as both the husband and wife had extra marital affairs, police said.

3 killed as SUV hits multiple cars on Mumbai's Bandra-Worli Sea Link

3 killed as SUV hits multiple cars on Mumbai's Bandra-Worli Sea Link

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

"The driver of the Innova tried to escape from the spot and sped away. As the vehicle reached the toll booth, it rammed into many cars, leaving nine people injured. Later, three of them were declared dead," the DCP said.

YSRC MLA booked for ex-driver's murder, victim's wife demands CBI probe

YSRC MLA booked for ex-driver's murder, victim's wife demands CBI probe

Rediff.com22 May 2022

Over the last two days, Dalit organisations and the opposition Telugu Desam Party put in sustained pressure calling for the police to arrest the ruling party legislator.

F1: Verstappen takes Saudi pole after Norris crashes

F1: Verstappen takes Saudi pole after Norris crashes

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

World champion Max Verstappen put Red Bull on pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in dramatic style on Saturday.

Owner of Mumbai hoarding, that collapsed killing 16, arrested

Owner of Mumbai hoarding, that collapsed killing 16, arrested

Rediff.com17 May 2024

At least 16 people were killed, and 75 injured after the billboard collapsed in an unexpected dust storm in Mumbai on Monday.

The lone Kashmiri who died saving tourists' lives

The lone Kashmiri who died saving tourists' lives

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Syed Adil Hussain Shah, a 29-year-old Kashmiri pony ride operator, was killed by terrorists in Pahalgam while trying to save tourists from an attack. Shah was the only Kashmiri and Muslim victim of the attack, which saw terrorists demand tourists recite Islamic prayers before shooting them. His brother, Syed Naushad Shah, described Adil as a "righteous" man who ran towards the terrorists to stop them from killing more people. The attack has left a pall of fear over Pahalgam, with tourists fleeing the area and businesses shuttered.

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

PV Sales Face Bleak Outlook in 2024-25

PV Sales Face Bleak Outlook in 2024-25

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Major Indian carmakers are preparing for sluggish domestic PV sales growth of just 1-2 per cent in FY26.

New Orleans attacker inspired by ISIS, toll rises to 15

New Orleans attacker inspired by ISIS, toll rises to 15

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

The death toll has now risen to at least 15 people in the New Orleans 'act of terrorism' after a car rammed into a crowd on Bourbon Street in the early hours of Wednesday (US local time), CNN reported.

Coming Soon: Cibil-Like Rating For Drivers

Coming Soon: Cibil-Like Rating For Drivers

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The plan is to offer the ratings of drivers to insurers, which can then customise their premiums -- a higher score meaning a lower premium, for instance, and vice-versa.

Coaching centre deaths: My husband is a victim, says SUV driver's wife

Coaching centre deaths: My husband is a victim, says SUV driver's wife

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Kathuria's wife Shima told PTI that her husband had no idea about the gate breaking apart due to his car, adding that his arrest has created a "state of panic" for the family.

Narrow escape for Mehbooba Mufti as her car meets with accident

Narrow escape for Mehbooba Mufti as her car meets with accident

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Mufti's daughter Iltija Mufti, who is also the media advisor to the PDP president, confirmed that her mother is safe.

The Kiss Girl Hema Malini Took Panga With

The Kiss Girl Hema Malini Took Panga With

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

'Dharmendra was paying a little extra attention to me and she didn't like it.'

Young Indian professional dies in car accident in US

Young Indian professional dies in car accident in US

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Arshia Joshi lost her life in a tragic car accident in Pennsylvania on March 21, the Consulate General of India in New York said in a post on X on Saturday.

F1: Testing resumes after power outage on Bahrain track

F1: Testing resumes after power outage on Bahrain track

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Drivers returned to the pits, under a darkening sky, with engineers using torches in the garages before back-up generators came on and the session resumed about an hour later.

'Tata, Mahindra Will Not Allow Tesla to Dominate'

'Tata, Mahindra Will Not Allow Tesla to Dominate'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'Every Indian should move to an EV, and the government should not buy any fossil fuel cars. The government should become the first driver of EV adoption.'

Shocking! F1 drivers face $1m fines

Shocking! F1 drivers face $1m fines

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Formula One drivers expressed shock after the sport's governing body quadrupled the amount stewards can fine them to a maximum of one million euros ($1.06 million).

'Should not Uber/Ola drivers need social security?'

'Should not Uber/Ola drivers need social security?'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

'Nobody wants to run an exploitation factory.'

Check Out Mahindra's BE 6e, XEV 9e

Check Out Mahindra's BE 6e, XEV 9e

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's the new electric SUVs from Mahindra! Rajesh Karkera and Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com describe the futuristic BE 6e and XEV 9e.

PIX: How this retired race driver stays fit

PIX: How this retired race driver stays fit

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Danica Patrick, who inspired young women to break into the male-dominated sport of motor racing, is now a fitness expert.

BMW hit-and-run case: HC refuses to release Mihir Shah

BMW hit-and-run case: HC refuses to release Mihir Shah

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The Bombay High Court has refused to release Mihir Shah, the main accused in a BMW hit-and-run case, on the grounds of "illegal" arrest. Shah, the son of a former Shiv Sena leader, and his driver had filed petitions in the HC claiming they have been illegally detained. The court dismissed the petitions, stating that the police had not informed them the grounds of their arrest at the time, which was in violation of the law. Both Shah and his driver are presently in judicial custody.

Indian-origin couple driving daughter to college killed in US car crash

Indian-origin couple driving daughter to college killed in US car crash

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Their only surviving immediate family member, son Adiryan (14), was not in the vehicle with them.

'Dip At Maha Kumbh Made Me Feel Divine'

'Dip At Maha Kumbh Made Me Feel Divine'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

'It would have been impossible for any other country to manage such a vast crowd or accommodate the visit of so many devotees with such remarkable arrangements,' says Navin Mendon.

PIX: Piastri wins Chinese GP from pole in McLaren 1-2

PIX: Piastri wins Chinese GP from pole in McLaren 1-2

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Australian Oscar Piastri roared back from season-opening disappointment in his home race by winning the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix from pole position in a McLaren one-two with championship-leading teammate Lando Norris on Sunday.

Revenue up, but TaMo profit down 51%

Revenue up, but TaMo profit down 51%

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Automotive (auto) major Tata Motors posted a 51 per cent drop in consolidated net profit for the January-March quarter (Q4) of 2024-25 (FY25), to Rs 8,470 crore, due to a deferred tax asset of almost Rs 9,000 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year and an exceptional item of Rs 566 crore during the quarter. Revenue was up just 0.5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) at Rs 1.18 trillion for Q4FY25.

Does No One Want To Buy Cars?

Does No One Want To Buy Cars?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Passenger vehicle sales are expected to experience muted growth in the current financial year.

3rd attack in US on New Year's Day, mass shooting outside NYC club

3rd attack in US on New Year's Day, mass shooting outside NYC club

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

At least 10 people were injured in a shooting outside a nightclub in Queens on Wednesday night, according to the New York City Police Department, the New York Post reported on Thursday.

Mamata injured as car halts suddenly to avoid collision

Mamata injured as car halts suddenly to avoid collision

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Banerjee, who was seated in front beside the driver, was injured after her head hit the windscreen, he said.

One killed, 6 held as TN police bust Haryana gang behind Kerala ATM heist

One killed, 6 held as TN police bust Haryana gang behind Kerala ATM heist

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Two police officials who were injured when the container driver and his associate attacked them in a bid to flee, have been admitted to a government hospital with injuries, she said.

Hamilton loses top spot to Sainz in Bahrain Testing

Hamilton loses top spot to Sainz in Bahrain Testing

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Carlos Sainz completed a double race distance for previously struggling Williams and pushed his Ferrari successor Lewis Hamilton off the top of the testing

'Old Or New Tax Regime? I Earn...'

'Old Or New Tax Regime? I Earn...'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Ask rediffGURU and tax expert Mihir Tanna your income tax-related questions.

Maruti's Feb PV sales rise marginally; Hyundai, Tata's decline

Maruti's Feb PV sales rise marginally; Hyundai, Tata's decline

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Leading passenger vehicle maker Maruti Suzuki on Saturday reported marginal growth while Hyundai and Tata Motors posted a decline in their sales in February as a slowdown in the market continued with demand remaining muted. On the other hand, Mahindra & Mahindra and Toyota Kirloskar Motor posted double-digit growth riding on their SUV and MPV models.

Maruti Makes More Money Per Car Than Others

Maruti Makes More Money Per Car Than Others

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Maruti recorded a 13.12% year-on-year surge in average revenue earned per car in 2023 compared to M&M's 7.56%, Hyundai's 6.76% and Tata Motors' 1.88%.

'Formula E drivers will enjoy racing in Hyderabad'

'Formula E drivers will enjoy racing in Hyderabad'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Hyderabad will host India's first ever ePrix on February 11.

Norris-Verstappen battle heats up as Texas beckons

Norris-Verstappen battle heats up as Texas beckons

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Red Bull make changes to car after discussions with FIA

'Trudeau Wants To Cultivate Pro-Khalistan Leaders'

'Trudeau Wants To Cultivate Pro-Khalistan Leaders'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

'He is convinced that this will help him in the next election.' 'But as we know, the best laid plans of mice and men can go awry.'

Jaswant Singh's daughter-in-law killed in car crash, ex-MP son injured

Jaswant Singh's daughter-in-law killed in car crash, ex-MP son injured

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Congress leader Manvendra Singh's wife was killed and the former MP and his son were injured when their SUV met with an accident in Alwar on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, officials said.

WEF lists highest and lowest growing jobs

WEF lists highest and lowest growing jobs

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Farm workers and drivers will figure among the fastest growing jobs over the next five years, while roles of cashiers and ticket clerks will see the largest decline, a new study showed on Wednesday. In its Future of Jobs Report 2025, the World Economic Forum (WEF) also said that 170 million new jobs will be created by 2030, while 92 million are projected to be displaced, resulting in 78 million net new jobs.

F1: Piastri on pole as McLaren in front row at Sao Paulo

F1: Piastri on pole as McLaren in front row at Sao Paulo

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

McLaren are leading the constructor's championship but are only 29 points ahead of Ferrari, with Leclerc an obvious threat and team mate Carlos Sainz qualifying fifth and Mercedes' George Russell sixth.