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Speed Up Peace Process In Nagaland

Speed Up Peace Process In Nagaland

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Exploiting the killings to ratchet up the tension in the region and harden negotiating positions with the central government serves nobody, least of all the people of Nagaland. The peace process must not be stalled because of this incident or distracted by calls to repeal the AFSPA, argues Vivek Gumaste.

F1 Pitlane Tales: Force India to trial new race display system

F1 Pitlane Tales: Force India to trial new race display system

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Formula One is set to test a new on-car display system championed by Lewis Hamilton's father Anthony aimed at helping fans to follow a race without having to take their eyes off the action.

The message from migrant labourers killings in Kashmir

The message from migrant labourers killings in Kashmir

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'The terrorists will allow only those who practice their tenets to live in Kashmir,' argues Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

Green shoots are mechanical rebound, don't read much into it: Subbarao

Green shoots are mechanical rebound, don't read much into it: Subbarao

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Subbarao said, short-term as well as medium-term prospects or Indian economy continue to be grim. Fiscal deficit is going to be much higher, the debt burden much larger and the financial sector will be in a worse shape.

Spectacular photos of the world's longest sea bridge

Spectacular photos of the world's longest sea bridge

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

It's a man-made marvel! After several delays and budget overruns, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge was officially opened on Tuesday, marking the completion of the longest sea-crossing bridge ever built, nine years after construction began. Here's everything you needed to know about this bridge of steel.

How Uber is bringing about a positive change in India

How Uber is bringing about a positive change in India

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Besides providing a new source of employment, services like Uber are changing our mindset.

Rain forces Japanese GP qualifying to Sunday

Rain forces Japanese GP qualifying to Sunday

Rediff.com9 Oct 2010

Qualifying for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix was postponed to the morning of the race on Saturday after pouring rain made track conditions too treacherous for drivers.

Lucky Hamilton wins chaotic Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Lucky Hamilton wins chaotic Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

Lewis Hamilton won in Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix ahead of Kimi Raikkonen and took championship lead.

Delhi Metro set to resume services after 169-day hiatus

Delhi Metro set to resume services after 169-day hiatus

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) authorities on Sunday reiterated that stations located in containment zones, as per the status on the day of journey, will remain closed.

India begins lockdown 3.0; more cars, people on the roads

India begins lockdown 3.0; more cars, people on the roads

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Massive crowds thronged liquor stores, more vehicles plied on roads and cab-hailing platforms resumed services as India entered the third phase of the lockdown on Monday with further easing of curbs except in containment zones in the shadow of the highest rate of recovery yet from coronavirus.

Kolkata: Protesters storm school over alleged molestation of minor

Kolkata: Protesters storm school over alleged molestation of minor

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

The alleged molestation of a six-year-old girl student sparked protests with over 100 parents demonstrating outside the premises of an English-medium school in Kolkata on Monday.

What I learned on a rainy day in Mumbai

What I learned on a rainy day in Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Divya Nair spent eight hours getting home September 4. Thankfully she reached safe. And was able to appreciate the human side of her journey. Her story is not any more unusual than that of so many other city residents last Wednesday. But why should anyone have to spend eight hours getting home on an average rainy day in Mumbai? Why?

New Mercedes sets the F1 track ablaze

New Mercedes sets the F1 track ablaze

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Trying out the most powerful Mercedes-Benz E-Class of all time - the AMG E 63 S 4Matic+ -- at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, India's only Formula 1 track, is serious business, as P Tharyan finds out.

US Grand Prix: Raikkonen puts Hamilton's fifth title on hold

US Grand Prix: Raikkonen puts Hamilton's fifth title on hold

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

The last time Kimi Raikkonen stood on top of a Formula One podium, Lewis Hamilton had just joined Mercedes with one championship to his name and Sebastian Vettel was riding high with Red Bull.

'Everything gone in seconds: Despair from Delhi's relief camps

'Everything gone in seconds: Despair from Delhi's relief camps

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

The inmates at the relief camp said the rioters were all locals and not outsiders. They also said they will only return when authorities assure them of safety.

9 coaches, loco of Mumbai-Nagpur Duronto derail due to landslide

9 coaches, loco of Mumbai-Nagpur Duronto derail due to landslide

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

An eyewitness travelling in the train claimed some passengers suffered minor injuries.

Sort it 'face to face' like men: Hamilton tells Vettel over Azerbaijan blow-up

Sort it 'face to face' like men: Hamilton tells Vettel over Azerbaijan blow-up

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

'Vettel disgraced himself, to be honest'

Despite ban, Uber, other taxis continue service

Despite ban, Uber, other taxis continue service

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Despite Uber facing a ban across many states, including Karnataka and Maharashtra, for Lingaraju, a driver employed by the company in Bengaluru, it is business as usual.

Nothing changes for Rosberg even after Hamilton penalty

Nothing changes for Rosberg even after Hamilton penalty

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

'I still need to beat all the opposition and Lewis, always need to reckon with him because with a bit of luck and safety cars at the right moment there is no reason why he can't come from far back and through the grid'

When top carmakers said sorry

When top carmakers said sorry

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Car recalls have now become the flavour of the season, a byproduct of the booming auto business.

How F1 teams are helping Britain battle coronavirus

How F1 teams are helping Britain battle coronavirus

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

If British industry succeeds in saving lives during the coronavirus pandemic it will be due in part to the pioneering role played by Formula One racing teams in the country. Seven of the 10 Formula One teams have joined forces with leading aerospace and engineering companies to ramp up production of ventilators while Mercedes has also worked with medics and academics to produce an alternative breathing aid.

Now, live larvae found in Nestle's baby food!

Now, live larvae found in Nestle's baby food!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

In yet another blow for Nestle India, live larvae and worms have been found in their milk powder in Coimbatore.

These are the 5 'unsafe' cars in India

These are the 5 'unsafe' cars in India

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Global NCAP strongly believes that no manufacturer anywhere in the world should be developing new models that are so clearly sub-standard.

Branding missteps dog Uber

Branding missteps dog Uber

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Reports suggest that the police were unable to find any contact of the company's office and had to take a Uber cab to reach the company's training centre in Gurgaon, giving credence to the perception that Uber has grown too much too soon.

Ferrari's Vettel wins in Belgium to rein in Hamilton

Ferrari's Vettel wins in Belgium to rein in Hamilton

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Sebastian Vettel trimmed Lewis Hamilton's Formula One lead to 17 points with eight races remaining.

Hamilton wins season-opening Australian GP

Hamilton wins season-opening Australian GP

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Lewis Hamilton's world championship defence got off to a flying start on Sunday with a crushing victory for Mercedes in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix as Formula One rivals succumbed to a farcical rash of reliability problems.

Financial inequality highest in India, China: IMF

Financial inequality highest in India, China: IMF

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Many factors have been identified as key drivers of the inequality between rural and urban areas in China and India.

Monsoon hits Mumbai with a bang; IMD issues red alert

Monsoon hits Mumbai with a bang; IMD issues red alert

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Heavy rains lashed Mumbai and its suburbs on Wednesday, causing flooding on roads and rail tracks and disrupting suburban train services as the south-west monsoon arrived in the city with a bang, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an alert for more downpour.

Boom time for radio cabs in India

Boom time for radio cabs in India

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Travelling has become a hassle-free and safe experience in India thanks to radio cabs.

Car recalls in India and abroad this year

Car recalls in India and abroad this year

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Over seven lakh vehicles have been recalled by various manufacturers in India since 2012.

Car recalls in India and abroad this year

Car recalls in India and abroad this year

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Over seven lakh vehicles have been recalled by various manufacturers in India since 2012.

Is Uber trying to invade your privacy?

Is Uber trying to invade your privacy?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Safe or not, the global taxi giant can now track you even after you have been dropped off.

1971 War: When my dad trained the Mukti Bahini

1971 War: When my dad trained the Mukti Bahini

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Dad had sneaked into East Pakistan (present day Bangladesh) well before the war had started for reconnaissance of the terrain on the other side. He had disguised himself as a driver of a truck laden with goods and traveled into East Pakistan to be received by the underground fighters of the Mukti Bahini.

Absent Mallya hopes for Force India boost in Spain

Absent Mallya hopes for Force India boost in Spain

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Embattled Force India co-owner Vijay Mallya will not be attending Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix but he is hoping for a change of fortune on the track at least for his Formula One team in Barcelona.

As govt gets tough, almost every new car now sports airbags

As govt gets tough, almost every new car now sports airbags

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

The government has mandated that from October 2017, all new car models will have to be equipped with airbags to meet crash test norms.

Hamilton feels Ferrari are hungrier than Mercedes

Hamilton feels Ferrari are hungrier than Mercedes

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Ferrari won the race in one-two formation, with Sebastian Vettel leading Charles Leclerc, for their third successive victory.

African Nations Cup to go ahead despite attack

African Nations Cup to go ahead despite attack

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

African Nations Cup will go ahead despite an attack by gunmen on the bus carrying the Togo team as the players entered the host country Angola for the tournament, the organisers CAF said on Friday.

JNU violence taking toll on our minds: Students

JNU violence taking toll on our minds: Students

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

An uneasy lull prevailed on the campus on Friday as very few people were seen in the university streets and eating joints, otherwise brimming with students. The unease at the university's Sabarmati Hostel, which bore a heavy brunt of the mob violence, was palpable as a few students were seen leaving the campus fearing for their safety on Thursday evening as well.

Lessons from Sikkim for other states

Lessons from Sikkim for other states

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

There is nothing India-like about Sikkim and nothing Sikkimese about, well, large parts of India.

Fans boo Lewis Hamilton on the podium

Fans boo Lewis Hamilton on the podium

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Lewis Hamilton was booed on the podium after a last-lap collision with Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg handed the triple Formula One world champion a dramatic first Austrian Grand Prix victory on Sunday.