News for 'fatal accident'

Special Tribute: SCG retires pitch No 7 on which Hughes fell

Special Tribute: SCG retires pitch No 7 on which Hughes fell

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Sydney Cricket Ground's pitch No 7, the 22-yard strip on which Phillip Hughes fell after being fatally struck by a bouncer on head, has been retired.

Check out new changes for 2019 F1 season

Check out new changes for 2019 F1 season

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

The Formula One season starts in Australia on March 17 with new regulations, changed lineups, a trio of young rookies fresh from Formula Two and the comeback of Poland's Robert Kubica.

Perform or take VRS, don't sit on files: Gadkari warns officials

Perform or take VRS, don't sit on files: Gadkari warns officials

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

In a stern 'perform or take VRS' warning to officials sitting on files, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday asked them not to become obstacles in the way of India achieving world class infrastructure.

'My father didn't get his due. That still rankles'

'My father didn't get his due. That still rankles'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

'People don't talk about any role that my father did -- it is always Gabbar Singh. He regretted this. He would tell me, 'I started at 25 floors and couldn't go any higher because I had started too high.'

Abbott bounces back, takes two wickets on return to SCG

Abbott bounces back, takes two wickets on return to SCG

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Australian bowler Sean Abbott returned to action with New South Wales.

'7 Pulgaon victims were blown to pieces due to explosions'

'7 Pulgaon victims were blown to pieces due to explosions'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

The intensity of fire and explosions at central ammunition depot at Pulgaon in Wardha district was such that seven of the victims were blown to pieces, a top police official said.

Singapore riots: Three more Indians remanded to custody

Singapore riots: Three more Indians remanded to custody

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Another three Indians, charged with rioting, were on Thursday remanded to custody for a week to assist in the investigations into Singapore's worst outbreak of violence in over 40 years.

Must-read! Deepika's beautiful post about depression

Must-read! Deepika's beautiful post about depression

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

The actor, who fought her own battle with depression, wants you to join her fight and make a difference.

Formula One: 'Bianchi crash was bad luck'

Formula One: 'Bianchi crash was bad luck'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

The crash that left French Formula One driver Jules Bianchi in a critical condition with severe head injures was down to bad luck rather than poor judgement by Japanese Grand Prix race officials, a track spokesman said on Tuesday.

F1: Vettel gets Ferrari off to strong start; Williams suffer delay

F1: Vettel gets Ferrari off to strong start; Williams suffer delay

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Ferrari made a strong start to the first day of Formula One testing, on Monday, with four-times world champion Sebastian Vettel top of the timesheets at lunchtime with 72 laps completed.

HC turns down PIL seeking to book BMC for doc's death

HC turns down PIL seeking to book BMC for doc's death

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The HC said these matters cannot be considered in a PIL and the relatives of the doctor should file a separate plea or complaint before the correct forum.

Supreme Court ban on liquor shops along highways to stay

Supreme Court ban on liquor shops along highways to stay

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

The judgment also stated that it would also be applicable to bars, pubs and restaurants as drunken driving leads to fatal road accidents.

'A superstar's life is the most difficult one'

'A superstar's life is the most difficult one'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'Shah Rukh Khan is a born entertainer.' 'From five year olds to a 105 year old, Shah Rukh will charm and entertain everyone.' 'With Salman, a lot of people have come back intimidated.' 'But I enjoy my adventures with Salman because you just have to be yourself.'

Review: Kalimannu's intentions are noble, but...

Review: Kalimannu's intentions are noble, but...

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The film may have worked better as a documentary.

Will the railways change to safer LHB coaches?

Will the railways change to safer LHB coaches?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

LHB coaches are safer. Two high-level railway safety commissions came down heavily on ICF coaches, recommending their replacement by LHB, says Bibek Debroy.

Fire breaks out at ONGC plant in Navi Mumbai; 4 killed

Fire breaks out at ONGC plant in Navi Mumbai; 4 killed

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

The blaze erupted around 7 am in the gas processing plant of the ONGC located in Uran area of neighbouring Navi Mumbai, an official said.

The MOST SHOCKING Deaths in Bollywood

The MOST SHOCKING Deaths in Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Did you expect Kareena Kapoor to die in Udta Punjab?

F1 Pitlane Tales: Marussia to race with one car in Sochi

F1 Pitlane Tales: Marussia to race with one car in Sochi

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Marussia will race with only one car in Sunday's Russian Formula One Grand Prix out of respect for their severely injured French driver Jules Bianchi, the team said on Friday.

Meet Bollywood's filmi photographers

Meet Bollywood's filmi photographers

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Say CHEESE!

Taliban downs chopper with envoys, says Pak PM Sharif was target

Taliban downs chopper with envoys, says Pak PM Sharif was target

Rediff.com8 May 2015

A Pakistani military helicopter carrying 11 foreigners crashed in the Pakistan occupied Kashmir on Friday, killing ambassadors of the Philippines and Norway and at least five others as the Taliban claimed responsibility for the downing of the chopper and said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was the target.

Indian couple fell to deaths from Yosemite cliff while taking selfie: Report

Indian couple fell to deaths from Yosemite cliff while taking selfie: Report

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

Vishnu Viswanath, 29, and Meenakshi Moorthy, 30 fell to their deaths from Taft Point in the national park in California. They were identified on Monday as the married couple from India living in the United States.

Don't grieve for me, I was born to fly

Don't grieve for me, I was born to fly

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Wing Commander Sahil Gandhi was among the best fighter pilots of the Indian Air Force. He perished when the Hawk aircraft he was flying had a mid air collision in Bengaluru on February 19. Those who had flown with him tell Archana Masih/Rediff.com about the skilled flyer who had a fan following among young pilots.

Labour Min okays new inspection schemes for factories

Labour Min okays new inspection schemes for factories

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Every organisation will also prioritise the areas requiring mandatory inspection, and the cases forwarded by the CAIU will be on data and evidence basis.

HAL: Non performance, nil accountability

HAL: Non performance, nil accountability

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

facilities at Bangalore one understands the financial year end frenzy at these establishments and the slipshod slippages in timeframes, quality of overhaul, servicing and quality control across the board, for aircraft and equipment alike,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

100 cars in bridge pile-up horror in South Korea; 2 killed, 60 injured

100 cars in bridge pile-up horror in South Korea; 2 killed, 60 injured

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Foggy conditions led to a 100-car pile-up near the Incheon airport

2 Indians among 107 killed in Mecca as crane crashes into Grand Mosque

2 Indians among 107 killed in Mecca as crane crashes into Grand Mosque

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Strong winds and heavy rains caused the crane to fall

Former Ferrari driver Massa to quit at end of F1 season

Former Ferrari driver Massa to quit at end of F1 season

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

The 35-year-old Williams driver, who won 11 races for Ferrari between 2006 and 2008 and finished overall runner-up to Lewis Hamilton in the 2008 world championship, is out of contract at the end of the year.

'We would one day succeed in including polo as an Olympic sport'

'We would one day succeed in including polo as an Olympic sport'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Polo is regarded as sport of the kings. It was played by the likes of Darius, Genghis Khan, and Alexander the Great. Dr Richard T. Caleel, the president of the Federation of International Polo (FIP) was in Jaipur recently. Rediff.com's PB Chandra spoke to Dr Caleel on how the FIP is trying to popularize the sport.

Copa America: Chilean Jara pays dearly for 'fingering' Uruguayan Cavani

Copa America: Chilean Jara pays dearly for 'fingering' Uruguayan Cavani

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

German club Mainz 05 are ready to offload Gonzalo Jara after the Chile international whipped up a storm at the Copa America by sticking his finger up the backside of an opponent before falling to the floor theatrically when the player retaliated.

'Being PM's constituency, Varanasi is getting some privilege'

'Being PM's constituency, Varanasi is getting some privilege'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'The situation has improved because oxygen tankers are now coming.' 'Before this it was chaotic.'

The wait is over! Ferrari unveil new F1 car for new era

The wait is over! Ferrari unveil new F1 car for new era

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Ferrari presented the SF90 with plenty of fanfare at their Maranello factory.

NASCAR champ Stewart to retire after 2016 season

NASCAR champ Stewart to retire after 2016 season

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Tony Stewart, one of auto racing's biggest names, announced on Wednesday he would retire from NASCAR driving after the 2016 season, saying: "Deep down you know when it's time to do something different."

16 errors by Mumbai cops in Salman Khan's hit-and-run probe

16 errors by Mumbai cops in Salman Khan's hit-and-run probe

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Taking heed of the lapses, the Additional Commissioner of Police (crime) KMM Prasanna has issued a circular, advising its men to follow legal procedures while probing accident cases to avoid situations like the Salman Khan case.

China ship capsize: 26 dead as rescuers race to find survivors

China ship capsize: 26 dead as rescuers race to find survivors

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

More than 4,000 rescue workers are racing against time to find survivors amid rough weather conditions.

25 killed, 250 rescued in Madhya Pradesh twin train tragedy

25 killed, 250 rescued in Madhya Pradesh twin train tragedy

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Over 250 passengers have been rescued, a railway official said.

Sports Shorts: US golfer Haas involved in car crash with actor Luke Wilson

Sports Shorts: US golfer Haas involved in car crash with actor Luke Wilson

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Haas, a six-time PGA Tour winner, was scheduled to play in the Genesis Open at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades that begins Thursday, but will withdraw to recover at his home in Greenville, South Carolina, his manager said.

Have the lives of young Dalits changed?

Have the lives of young Dalits changed?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

'It is very hard to get the police to file a report against someone from an upper caste.' 'Things are so bad that sometimes we have to sit on a dharna with the body of a Dalit victim to get the police to file a complaint.'

Formula One bids farewell to Jules Bianchi

Formula One bids farewell to Jules Bianchi

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Formula One world champions past and present paid their respects to Jules Bianchi and mourned one of their own at the French driver's funeral on Tuesday.

F1: Team prospects for 2019 season

F1: Team prospects for 2019 season

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Champions Mercedes are chasing a sixth successive double, and Lewis Hamilton his sixth drivers' title, but the task looks tougher than ever.

Singapore riot: 52 Indians to be deported, 28 charged

Singapore riot: 52 Indians to be deported, 28 charged

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

Singapore on Tuesday said 52 Indians will be deported and it will pursue criminal charges against 28 alleged rioters who actively participated in the country's worst outbreak of violence in over 40 years, sending a tough message to trouble-makers.