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The Clock In Islamabad Is Ticking. And The World Is Watching Anxiously...

The Clock In Islamabad Is Ticking. And The World Is Watching Anxiously...

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

The delegations from the US and Iran head to Islamabad on Friday, carrying a ceasefire that is already fraying, a Strait that is technically open and practically closed, and a negotiating agenda that would challenge even parties actually negotiating in good faith, which these groups are not. Prem Panicker continues his must read blog on the Iran War.

Team prospects for the 2013 Formula One season

Team prospects for the 2013 Formula One season

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Team-by-team prospects for the Formula One season starting in Melbourne, Australia, on March 17

Karthikeyan keen on Formula One return

Karthikeyan keen on Formula One return

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

The 30-year-old Indian driver said he'd be delighted to get back to racing, but he's definitely enjoying his time at Williams.

Formula One to award pole position trophy

Formula One to award pole position trophy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Formula One will award a pole position trophy next year to the driver who qualifies fastest the most times during the season, the governing International Automobile Federation (FIA) announced on Thursday.

'Formula One can live without Ferrari'

'Formula One can live without Ferrari'

Rediff.com4 May 2009

Formula One could live without Ferrari if they were to walk away in protest at the introduction of a budget cap, according to International Automobile Federation (FIA) president Max Mosley. He made clear that he would not be backing down over allowing teams to compete with a voluntary 40 million pound ($59.56 million) cap in 2010 in exchange for greater technical freedom than others remaining with unrestricted budgets.

Brawn is a Formula One phenomenon

Brawn is a Formula One phenomenon

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

If a jubilant Jenson Button had his way, fellow Briton Ross Brawn would have his name on a shiny medal as well as on a championship-winning Formula One car and team.

Formula One's 'silly season' moves into overdrive

Formula One's 'silly season' moves into overdrive

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Formula One's 'silly season' of rumour and speculation is heating up.

Formula One teams rule out Russian race boycott

Formula One teams rule out Russian race boycott

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

Formula One teams say they will race in Russia, despite the crisis in Ukraine and downing of a Malaysian airliner, unless the country's debut Grand Prix in October is called off or they are ordered not to go.

Brawn stuns Formula One's big guns

Brawn stuns Formula One's big guns

Rediff.com29 Mar 2009

Jenson Button and Brawn GP team mate Rubens Barrichello rocked Formula One to the core on Saturday by running away with Australian Grand Prix qualifying. The team who arrived in Melbourne with no sponsors, a barely-tested car and two drivers written off as has-beens only a few months earlier, were in a class of their own.

PHOTOS: Formula One stamps its mark on India

PHOTOS: Formula One stamps its mark on India

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

Some of the best images from the inaugural Indian Grand Prix.

At 11, Verstappen fan Atiqa Mir dares to dream of F1

At 11, Verstappen fan Atiqa Mir dares to dream of F1

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'Atiqa's rise through the karting ranks has unfolded on grids where she is often one of the only girls competing against a bunch of "bullying" boys, and she doesn't shy away from bullying them back.'

Ma determined to put China on Formula One map

Ma determined to put China on Formula One map

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Ma Qing Hua is mobbed by starry-eyed fans in his home town of Shanghai, has four rapidly growing social media accounts and is set for a triumphant unveiling at the Chinese Grand Prix next month.

Old Vs New Tax Regime: Stop Losing Money

Old Vs New Tax Regime: Stop Losing Money

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

With Income Tax Act 2025 in force, your tax choice can quietly cost you big money if you're not paying attention. Ramalingam Kalirajan explains how

China braces for Formula One debut

China braces for Formula One debut

Rediff.com17 Sep 2004

Formula One mulls over minimum pitstop times

Formula One mulls over minimum pitstop times

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Formula One team managers discussed introducing a minimum pitstop time, without reaching any agreement, as pitlane safety remained a hot topic at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Thursday.

Formula One is missing a vital ingredient...

Formula One is missing a vital ingredient...

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Formula One's Australian season-opener lacked a vital ingredient, overtaking, and it will take years to fix the problem, managing director for motorsports Ross Brawn said on Monday.

Formula One India GP fixed for Dec 11

Formula One India GP fixed for Dec 11

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

Formula One's governing body included the Bahrain Grand Prix and set a December 11 date for India on Thursday in a revised calendar that appeared divorced from reality.

Formula One rule changes for 2005

Formula One rule changes for 2005

Rediff.com15 Feb 2005

Formula One will look very different this season due to rule changes.

Turkey eyes benefits of Formula One

Turkey eyes benefits of Formula One

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

Formula One return to India in 2015 unlikely

Formula One return to India in 2015 unlikely

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone on Thursday asserted that the troubled Indian Grand Prix has run out of time for a 2015 return and its organisers must settle the contractual obligations for a possible comeback in 2016.

Formula One revived by Trulli win

Formula One revived by Trulli win

Rediff.com24 May 2004

Formula One teams and FIA agree cost cuts

Formula One teams and FIA agree cost cuts

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

Formula One teams and the sport's governing body said Tuesday that they had agreed "significant" cost savings for 2009 and 2010.

Busy week ahead for Formula One

Busy week ahead for Formula One

Rediff.com22 Oct 2005

Lando Norris: The Gen Z Champion Who Silenced His Doubters

Lando Norris: The Gen Z Champion Who Silenced His Doubters

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Mocked, misjudged, written off, Lando Norris's carves own road to F1 Glory

Airfares May Rise as Jet Fuel Price Surge

Airfares May Rise as Jet Fuel Price Surge

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices have more than doubled to a record high, impacting airlines and consumers, while commercial LPG rates also see a significant increase.

Baku to make Formula One debut in 2016

Baku to make Formula One debut in 2016

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

2016 F1 calendar to feature record 21-race campaign

Force India name disappears from Formula One

Force India name disappears from Formula One

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

The team, who became Force India in 2008 after Indian beer baron Vijay Mallya bought Spyker F1, were taken over in August by Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll after going into administration.

Formula One to stay at Imola

Formula One to stay at Imola

Rediff.com23 Nov 2004

Italy's Imola circuit will host grands prix for at least another five years, local officials said on Monday after meeting Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Formula One needs a new spark

Formula One needs a new spark

Rediff.com6 Nov 2004

Formula One: Can Vettel break Schumacher's records?

Formula One: Can Vettel break Schumacher's records?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Sebastian Vettel has the talent to surpass Michael Schumacher's record seven Formula One titles after becoming the sport's youngest quadruple champion, according to Red Bull team boss Christian Horner.

Formula One announces five-year deal with LG

Formula One announces five-year deal with LG

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

LG will become an official sponsor of Formula One with the company's branding to be visible on the international broadcast feed, timekeeping systems and graphics. LG will also acquire marketing rights as the sport's official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor.

'Dhurandhar 2 Will Make 2,000 Crores'

'Dhurandhar 2 Will Make 2,000 Crores'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Ramgopal Varma: 'Even if they think it's a horrible film, it'll do 2,000 crores'.

Formula One's Australian Grand Prix called off due to coronavirus

Formula One's Australian Grand Prix called off due to coronavirus

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

Australian Grand Prix was cancelled due to worries about the coronavirus outbreak, after a McLaren team member tested positive before the first practice session was scheduled to get underway at Albert Park.

Shanghai revs up for Formula One

Shanghai revs up for Formula One

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

Formula One has yet to earn a big following in China but organisers hope the Grand Prix will change that.

How AI is Deciphering the Secrets of Intricate Kolam Designs

How AI is Deciphering the Secrets of Intricate Kolam Designs

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Researchers have developed an AI algorithm capable of generating intricate 'sikku' kolam patterns, traditionally drawn by hand in South India. This innovative approach transforms a cultural art form into a complex computational challenge, with potential applications in various fields.

Check out this season's Formula One calendar...

Check out this season's Formula One calendar...

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Details of the 19-race F1 calendar, which has the same number of races as last year. Start times are 1200 GMT (1730 IST).

AI Algorithm Cracks the Code of Intricate Kolam Art

AI Algorithm Cracks the Code of Intricate Kolam Art

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Researchers have developed an AI algorithm capable of generating intricate 'sikku' kolam patterns, an ancient Indian art form traditionally drawn by hand. The algorithm transforms this cultural practice into a complex computational challenge with potential applications in various technical fields.

McLaren's Dennis bows out of Formula One

McLaren's Dennis bows out of Formula One

Rediff.com16 Apr 2009

McLaren boss Ron Dennis called time on 43 years in Formula One on Thursday when he handed complete control of the company's racing affairs to team principal Martin Whitmarsh. McLaren said in a statement that Dennis would become executive chairman of McLaren Automotive, effectively walking away from the world of grands prix to lead the British-based company's new sports car business.

Will Formula One return to India?

Will Formula One return to India?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

F1 CEO and chairman Chase Carey reiterated that Asia is a "tremendously" important region for the sport and India figures in their scheme of things for the future, if not now, with the calendar already packed till next year.