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Mumbai's teenage racer selected for 'Girls on Track' project

Mumbai's teenage racer selected for 'Girls on Track' project

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Aashi Hanspal has been selected along with 19 others in the age group of 12-16 out of 70 entries from five continents.

OTT Goodies This Week!

OTT Goodies This Week!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

From fantasy to football, OTT is beaming with all kinds of goodies this week.

National Motorcycle Racing: 13-year-old Harees dies following a crash

National Motorcycle Racing: 13-year-old Harees dies following a crash

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Copparam Shreyas Hareesh, a 13-year-old prodigy from Bengaluru, succumbed to injuries that he had suffered following a crash in the third round of the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship.

Formula 2: India's Jehan pips Schumacher for maiden podium

Formula 2: India's Jehan pips Schumacher for maiden podium

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Jehan Daruvala earned his maiden Formula 2 podium after pipping championship leader Mick Schumacher in a gripping battle for the third place at the Bahrain Grand Prix support race

Will Formula E revive Indian motorsport?

Will Formula E revive Indian motorsport?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The inaugural Formula E race in Hyderabad is scheduled for February 11 next year, joining the likes of New York, London and Rome on the calendar.

Hamilton mocks Ferrari's use of Chandhok video analysis

Hamilton mocks Ferrari's use of Chandhok video analysis

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

It emerged then that former F1 racer Karun Chandhok's post-race video analysis for Sky Sports television formed part of what Ferrari had billed as "quite overwhelming" new and relevant evidence.

Maini first Indian to score points in DTM Championship

Maini first Indian to score points in DTM Championship

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Mercedes-AMG driver Arjun Maini marked yet another milestone in his racing career as the Bangalore-based racer became the first Indian to score points in the DTM Championship at the Nurburgring motor racing circuit in Germany.

Ola unveils 5 electric motorcycles, launch planned next year

Ola unveils 5 electric motorcycles, launch planned next year

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Ola Electric on Thursday teased five new electric motorcycles that the SoftBank-backed company is working on, announcing the range after selling electric scooters. The products are labelled cafe racer, an adventure tourer, a scrambler and a naked motorcycle. The motorcycles are expected to be launched next year and would include premium and mass-market versions, said sources.

Shorts: Jehan races to commanding win at Monza

Shorts: Jehan races to commanding win at Monza

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Ramkumar-Balaji win Cassis Challenger title.

'Shame that interest in motorsport has gone down in India'

'Shame that interest in motorsport has gone down in India'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

It pains former F1 driver Karun Chandhok to see that interest in motorsport in India has declined drastically.

Asiad: Indian athletes draw blank

Asiad: Indian athletes draw blank

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

After opening their track and field campaign in a spectacular fashion with two gold and a silver on Sunday, Indian athletes came a cropper on Monday as they failed to collect a single medal on the second day of the competitions in Guangzhou.

Is this Indian faster than Usain Bolt?

Is this Indian faster than Usain Bolt?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Kambala racer Srinivas Gowda, whose running exploits during a traditional buffalo race in Karnataka has evoked a social media frenzy, will be assessed by expert coaches at SAI Center, Bengaluru on the instruction of Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju. Rijiju on Saturday asked the top SAI coaches to conduct a trial of the 28-year-old Kambala jockey Gowda after video clips of him running a distance of 100 metres in just 9.55 seconds have surfaced.

Sports Shorts: Another podium finish for Jehan Daruvala

Sports Shorts: Another podium finish for Jehan Daruvala

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

NBA roundup: Hornets spoil Kyrie Irving's home debut

Narain zooms to record third victory in Auto GP

Narain zooms to record third victory in Auto GP

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

Continuing his strong show in the Auto GP series, Indian racer Narain Karthikeyan recorded his third win of the season when he triumphed from pole in round six of the series in Nurburgring.

Biker CS Santosh in medically-induced coma after crashing at Dakar Rally

Biker CS Santosh in medically-induced coma after crashing at Dakar Rally

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Santosh had a near-fatal accident during the 2013 Abu Dhabi desert challenge, suffering burns to his neck after his Suzuki MX450X caught fire.

Jehan bounces back with points and podium in Baku

Jehan bounces back with points and podium in Baku

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

MotoGP: KTM's Oliveira powers to victory in Barcelona thriller

F1 team signs this Indian teen as development driver

F1 team signs this Indian teen as development driver

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Indian teenager Arjun Maini has joined the US-owned Haas Formula One team as a development driver alongside 18-year-old American Santino Ferrucci.

Indian motorsport in doldrums?

Indian motorsport in doldrums?

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Former FMSCI chief Vicky Chandhok on Monday severely criticised the governing body's current regime.

Shorts: F2 driver, India's Jehan finishes second in Baku

Shorts: F2 driver, India's Jehan finishes second in Baku

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Anahat Singh seals berth for World Junior Squash C'ship after topping selection trials

CS Santosh to fly back to India, remains under observation

CS Santosh to fly back to India, remains under observation

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The 37-year-old Santosh, who was representing the two-wheeler manufacturing giant in one of the world's biggest rallies, suffered the crash last Wednesday and was airlifted to a hospital in Jeddah.

Formula E championship: Hong Kong's streets come to life

Formula E championship: Hong Kong's streets come to life

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com, who attended the Hong Kong leg of the Formula E Championship, documents life off the racing track.

Indian sportsman pleads guilty to abusing minor in US

Indian sportsman pleads guilty to abusing minor in US

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Hussain will now be deported as his visa expired in August.

Royal Enfield Continental GT: The most powerful Bullet

Royal Enfield Continental GT: The most powerful Bullet

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

The latest mean machine from Royal Enfield will set you back by just Rs 2.05 lakh!

Of passionate riders and a motorcycling career

Of passionate riders and a motorcycling career

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Veer Arjun Singh finds out what a bunch of passionate bikers can teach us about the adrenaline-fuelled hobby

Sports Shorts: Chawrasia maintains slender lead in Hong Kong

Sports Shorts: Chawrasia maintains slender lead in Hong Kong

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

India's Maini makes strong debut in European LeMans

India's Maini makes strong debut in European LeMans

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Indian racer Arjun Maini made a strong start to his highly-anticipated debut in the European LeMans Series, recording the second fastest laptime in the qualifying session of the race.

'Vettel will take either take one-year sabbatical or retire'

'Vettel will take either take one-year sabbatical or retire'

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Formula 1 expert and former racer Karun Chandhok sees four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel taking either a sabbatical next year or walk into retirement after finding himself without a drive for the 2021 season. The 2020 season is yet to start due to the COVID-19 pandemic but Vettel leaving Ferrari at the end of year has given the sport's followers plenty to talk about.

Hero MotoCorp launches Splendor Pro Classic and Passion Pro TR

Hero MotoCorp launches Splendor Pro Classic and Passion Pro TR

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

To begin the festive season with a bang country's leading two-wheeler maker today launched two new products in the market priced up to Rs 51,550

Former racing champion Ashwin Sundar dies in mishap

Former racing champion Ashwin Sundar dies in mishap

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Former national racing champion Ashwin Sundar and his wife Niveditha died in a mishap at MRC Nagar in Chennai, on Saturday.

What makes Dhoni such a top wicketkeeper...

What makes Dhoni such a top wicketkeeper...

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is drawing a lot of flak for his indifferent form with the bat in this year's IPL, but there is no one quicker than the Chennai Super Kings captain when it comes to reflexes, said former Indian team trainer Ramji Srinivasan.

Keshavan guns for medal at Winter Olympics

Keshavan guns for medal at Winter Olympics

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

To enter 30s might signal decline in many sports but for veteran luge racer Shiva Keshavan, it is the start of his peak form which, he feels, would make him the first Indian to win a Winter Olympics medal, come 2014.

Indian F1 GP was good start; shame it can't return: Damon Hill

Indian F1 GP was good start; shame it can't return: Damon Hill

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Former Formula One World champion Damon Hill says the decision to scrap the Indian Grand Prix after just three years of its launch was a "shame", especially as the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida has a "great track".

Paes bestowed with 'Legend of Sport' award

Paes bestowed with 'Legend of Sport' award

Rediff.com5 Feb 2012

Indian tennis star Leander Paes, who recently completed his career Grand Slam, was on Sunday chosen for 'Legend of Sport' award by NDTV, which announced the Spirit of Sport awards in New Delhi.

Look: Superbike Aprilia launched in Mumbai!

Look: Superbike Aprilia launched in Mumbai!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Here's a first look at Italian motorcyle giant Aprilia's Indian debut!

IIT-Mumbai students unveil Formula One car

IIT-Mumbai students unveil Formula One car

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

Christened AGNI, the car is both very light and fuel efficient. It has taken over 60 budding engineers more than a year to complete.

Mini in name, max in power and appeal

Mini in name, max in power and appeal

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Why is the Mini the only "lifestyle" auto badge that seems to be growing and staying strong? Pavan Lall finds out.

Ricciardo rocks Delhi, gives a taste of Formula One

Ricciardo rocks Delhi, gives a taste of Formula One

Rediff.com1 Oct 2011

With only 30 days left for the inaugural Indian Grand Prix, the Delhiites, on Saturday, got the first taste of Formula One with young racer Daniel Ricciardo burning the rubber of a Red Bull Racing car on the historic Rajpath.

Lewis Hamilton accepts the risks of racing

Lewis Hamilton accepts the risks of racing

Rediff.com30 Oct 2011

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton has said he accepts the risk of dying in a Formula One car as he follows his passion for racing to the limit.

F1 drivers pay tribute to Wheldon, Simoncelli

F1 drivers pay tribute to Wheldon, Simoncelli

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Formula One drivers Jenson Button and Mark Webber will pay a special tribute to late British racer and friend Dan Wheldon at this weekend's inaugural Indian Grand Prix after a grim month for motorsport.

November releases: Bala, Marjaavaan, Commando 3

November releases: Bala, Marjaavaan, Commando 3

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

So which film is releasing at a theatre near you? We tell you, right here!