News for 'indian grand prix'

2014 Indian Formula One GP may be scrapped due to 'political' problem

2014 Indian Formula One GP may be scrapped due to 'political' problem

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The Indian Grand Prix is likely to be dropped from next year's Formula One calendar as Russia prepares for its debut, commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone told Reuters.

All We Imagine As Light Gets Critics Choice Awards Nom

All We Imagine As Light Gets Critics Choice Awards Nom

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light continues to shine on the global stage.

Fans will make Indian F1 GP spectacular: Hamilton

Fans will make Indian F1 GP spectacular: Hamilton

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Lewis Hamilton has given thumbs up to the proposed Indian F1 Grand Prix next year.

Ricciardo has no hassles to make way for Karthikeyan in Indian GP

Ricciardo has no hassles to make way for Karthikeyan in Indian GP

Rediff.com1 Oct 2011

Daniel Ricciardo has no issues in leaving his Hispania racing seat for Narain Karthikeyan for the inaugural Indian Grand Prix as the Australian says he is happy to just be a part of the excitement at the new Formula One venue.

What's Yuvi Doing With T20 World Cup?

What's Yuvi Doing With T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Yuvraj Singh took the T20 World Cup trophy into top gear at the Miami Grand Prix circuit.

Indian F1 to go ahead after court hearing delayed

Indian F1 to go ahead after court hearing delayed

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Sunday's Indian Grand Prix will go ahead as scheduled after the Supreme Court deferred hearing in a case seeking its cancellation over tax issues to next week.

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.

2024 Belongs To Payal Kapadia!

2024 Belongs To Payal Kapadia!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

All We Imagine as Light has been on several critics' best of the year lists, including Sight and Sound (Payal Kapadia appeared on the magazine's cover, perhaps a first for an Indian filmmaker), to The New York Times, Time and it is the number one film recommended by Barack Obama. The future certainly belongs to Payal Kapadia, asserts Aseem Chhabra.

Bezzecchi emerges champion in inaugural Indian GP

Bezzecchi emerges champion in inaugural Indian GP

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Bezzecchi, riding for Mooney VR46 Racing Team, had to ward off stiff competition from Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia, the championship leader, before standing on the victor's podium at the Buddh International Circuit.

Abha Khatua smashes national record in shot put

Abha Khatua smashes national record in shot put

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Khatua was the joint record holder of 18.06m with Manpreet Kaur before this event. But with her fifth round hurl of 18.41m at the Kalinga Stadium, she became the sole national record holder.

Bezzecchi takes pole at inaugural Indian MotoGP

Bezzecchi takes pole at inaugural Indian MotoGP

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

The sprint race later on Saturday, as well as Sunday's main race, has been shortened due to the conditions at the circuit on the outskirts of New Delhi, organisers said.

Women's Speed Chess: Indian challenge ends as Humpy, Harika lose

Women's Speed Chess: Indian challenge ends as Humpy, Harika lose

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Humpy was no match for Alexandra Kosteniuk of Russia, going down 2-9 while Harika was ousted by world No.1 Hou Yifan of China

India 1-2 in Club Throw; Dharambir smashes Asian mark

India 1-2 in Club Throw; Dharambir smashes Asian mark

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Dharambir and Pranav Soorma scripted history as they won the gold and silver medal respectively in men's club throw - F51 final, at the Paralympics.

Olympic hopeful DP Manu faces doping suspension

Olympic hopeful DP Manu faces doping suspension

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Indian javelin thrower DP Manu, a rising star with his sights set on the Paris Olympics, has been provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) after a failed doping test.

COVID-19: AFI postpones Fed Cup C'ships

COVID-19: AFI postpones Fed Cup C'ships

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

'As of now, we have not discussed what will be the new dates for Indian Grand Prix competitions and Federation Cup'

2 athletes in contention for Olympics fail dope tests at Indian GP

2 athletes in contention for Olympics fail dope tests at Indian GP

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Two athletes, who are in contention for the Olympic Games, have failed dope tests conducted at the Indian Grand Prix in Patiala last month, the National Anti Doping Agency's director general Navin Agarwal said on Saturday.

Vaishali bows out of Women Speed Chess Championships

Vaishali bows out of Women Speed Chess Championships

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Young Indian Grandmaster Vaishali Rameshbabu's fine run in the first leg of FIDE chess.com Women Speed Chess Championships ended on Friday with a defeat in the semi-finals at the hands of Anna Ushenina of Ukraine. The 19-year-old Chennai player went down 4.5-5.5 to the experienced Ukrainian GM in an exciting last four clash of the online tournament.

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT.

'No danger to 2014 Indian GP'

'No danger to 2014 Indian GP'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

The organisers of the Indian Grand Prix rebutted reports that the 2014 Formula One race in the country was in danger of being scrapped from the calendar due to financial constraints, saying that they are committed to fulfill their contract.

Dutee qualifies for Tokyo Olympics in 100m, 200m

Dutee qualifies for Tokyo Olympics in 100m, 200m

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

India's ace sprinter Dutee Chand qualified for the Tokyo Olympics in both 100m and 200m races via the world rankings quota on Wednesday.

Gaurav Gill to feature in Delhi Championship with MRF

Gaurav Gill to feature in Delhi Championship with MRF

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Ace rally driver Gaurav Gill will spearhead India's challenge in the Delhi Championship with MRF, an official support race of the inaugural Indian Grand Prix on October 30 at the Buddh International Circuit at Greater Noida.

Low turnout at BIC as compared to last year

Low turnout at BIC as compared to last year

Rediff.com28 Oct 2012

It may not be the same as inaugural year in terms of response, but the second Indian Grand Prix still recorded a turn out of 65,000 spectators, which included the who's who of tinsel town, politics and sporting fraternity.

Mirabai Chanu set for comeback with an eye on Paris Olympics

Mirabai Chanu set for comeback with an eye on Paris Olympics

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Mirabai Chanu, who has been recuperating from hip tendonitis she suffered during the Asian Games in September last year, has all but qualified for the Paris Olympics.

Tendulkar waves chequered flag as Vettel emerges champion

Tendulkar waves chequered flag as Vettel emerges champion

Rediff.com30 Oct 2011

Sachin Tendulkar, a self-confessed Formula One fan, waved the chequered flag at the end of the inaugural Indian Grand Prix, which newly-crowned world champion Sebastian Vettel won at the Buddh International Circuit on Sunday.

Ramraj narrowly misses out on breaking PT Usha's 39-year-old record

Ramraj narrowly misses out on breaking PT Usha's 39-year-old record

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Tamil Nadu's Asian Games-bound R Vithya Ramraj came agonisingly close to breaking the legendary PT Usha's 39-year-old women's 400m hurdles record.

France could return in 2013: Ecclestone

France could return in 2013: Ecclestone

Rediff.com28 Oct 2012

The French Grand Prix could be back on the calendar next year for the first time since 2008, Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Sunday.

Equestrian Agarwalla exits from Paris Olympics

Equestrian Agarwalla exits from Paris Olympics

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Asian Games medallist Anush Agarwalla crashed out of the Equestrian event, finishing a below-par ninth in his group in the individual dressage category at the Paris Olympics

Could Kush Maini become India's next F1 driver?

Could Kush Maini become India's next F1 driver?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

India could finally have a driver on the F1 grid after 13 long years.

Friday's Indian Athletics GP cancelled

Friday's Indian Athletics GP cancelled

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Next month's Federation Cup National Senior Championships (April 10-13), a qualifying event for the Tokyo Olympics, has been postponed to a later date.

Moscow FIDE: Harikrishna finishes tied 10th

Moscow FIDE: Harikrishna finishes tied 10th

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Indian Grand Master Pentala Harikrishna ended his campaign at Moscow FIDE Grand Prix with a draw against GM Teimour Radjabov.

Indian ministry irked by Ferrari's flag gesture

Indian ministry irked by Ferrari's flag gesture

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

India's foreign ministry condemned Ferrari on Friday for putting the Italian navy flag on their cars at the Indian Grand Prix in what was seen as a political gesture of support for detained sailors.

Harvinder lauds society's inclusivity for para athletes

Harvinder lauds society's inclusivity for para athletes

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

'India is now adopting and recognising para sports and our performances.'

Sema's Paralympic bronze, a testimony of his steely grit

Sema's Paralympic bronze, a testimony of his steely grit

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Sema's rise in para-athletics has been nothing short of inspiring.

India GP: Mallya questions Indian media's credibility

India GP: Mallya questions Indian media's credibility

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

Embattled Force India team boss Vijay Mallya made his Indian Grand Prix entrance in combative mood on Saturday, lashing local media for their coverage of his business troubles and grounded Kingfisher airline.

Indian GP: Power failure interrupts press conference

Indian GP: Power failure interrupts press conference

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

The official press conference of the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) for the inaugural Indian Grand Prix was interrupted by power failure at the Buddh International circuit, in New Delhi, on Friday.

Ducati Racetrack in Noida Soon?

Ducati Racetrack in Noida Soon?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Ducati would like to develop a motorbike racetrack on the lines of the Buddh International Circuit.

F1 teams eye Indian sponsorship pie

F1 teams eye Indian sponsorship pie

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

The indifference shown by the majority of India's deep-pocketed corporates towards Formula One has baffled team bosses who expect them to warm to the sport following the success of last weekend's inaugural Indian Grand Prix.

Perez doubtful for Indian GP practice

Perez doubtful for Indian GP practice

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Sauber's Mexican driver Sergio Perez cancelled his Indian Grand Prix media commitments due to illness on Thursday with doubts about whether he would be fit for Friday practice.

Women's Speed Chess: Humpy stuns world No 1, enters final

Women's Speed Chess: Humpy stuns world No 1, enters final

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Humpy, the world rapid champion, overcame her Chinese opponent in a close match with the Indian winning the decisive bullet game.

Humpy enters Women's Speed Chess semis

Humpy enters Women's Speed Chess semis

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The world rapid champion Humpy got the better of Russian 6-5 to set up a last four clash with world No.1 Hou Yifan of China.