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Silverstone open to hosting two F1 races without spectators

Silverstone open to hosting two F1 races without spectators

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Silverstone would be willing to host an unprecedented two successive Grands Prix without spectators to help Formula One fight back from the coronavirus crisis, circuit boss Stuart Pringle said on Sunday. The season has yet to start but the Liberty Media-owned sport's management are hoping to get going in the European summer with a revised and reduced schedule that could run into next year.

'Stokes will do a great job as England captain'

'Stokes will do a great job as England captain'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

He's been Rooty's (Joe Root) right-hand man for a while now. I know Rooty does turn to him a lot. He's been involved in a lot of talks we have behind the scenes, England coach Silverwood said.

Hales withdrawn from England's World Cup squad

Hales withdrawn from England's World Cup squad

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

The Nottinghamshire batsman will not travel to Ireland for a one-off ODI on Friday and has also been removed from England's ODI and Twenty20 squads against Pakistan.

Kosovo gold medallist refused drug test before Rio

Kosovo gold medallist refused drug test before Rio

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

The International Judo Federation said on Monday that Kosovo's judo gold medallist Majlinda Kelmendi had refused to take an unscheduled drug test in France ahead of the Rio Games but that the procedure looked "questionable" and any sanction given would not be applied outside France.

Coach Warne eyes IPL-like success with London Spirits

Coach Warne eyes IPL-like success with London Spirits

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Legendary Shane Warne has been appointed head coach of the London Spirits team for next year's The Hundred competition.

The HOT new words of 2020

The HOT new words of 2020

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Quarantine, lockdown, pandemic, covidiot... Sabyasachi Dutta unravels how different nations arrived at their Word Of The Year 2020.

'Modi will solve Naga issue'

'Modi will solve Naga issue'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

'PM Modi is not taking Kashmir's stance as far as the Naga issue is concerned.'

Netflix-ication of print media in India?

Netflix-ication of print media in India?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Monetising online readership, a deeper focus on content and getting revenue from the reader are ways to make the business future-proof, observes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Maha: New curbs in Pune; 7-day lockdown in Amravati

Maha: New curbs in Pune; 7-day lockdown in Amravati

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

The central probe agency had on Friday carried out a fresh round of searches in connection with the case, they said.

US snooping programme had one server located in India: Report

US snooping programme had one server located in India: Report

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

A controversial United States surveillance programme that sweeps Internet usage data had 700 snooping servers installed at 150 locations around the world, including one in India, according to a report.

US snooping programme had one server in India: Report

US snooping programme had one server in India: Report

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

A controversial American surveillance programme that sweeps Internet usage data had 700 snooping servers installed at 150 locations around the world, including one in India, according to a report.

Should we be ashamed of our success? asks UEFA chief

Should we be ashamed of our success? asks UEFA chief

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin, who followed FIFA president Gianni Infantino to the podium, directly compared UEFA's revenue to FIFA and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Brazil's Amazon rainforests burn at record rate

Brazil's Amazon rainforests burn at record rate

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Fires are raging at a record rate in Brazil's Amazon rainforest, and scientists warn that it could strike a devastating blow to the fight against climate change. Although more than 72,000 fires have raged since the year began, over 9,500 new infernos have ignited since last Thursday, according to Brazil's space research centre INPE. There has been an 83 per cent surge in forest fires since the same period last year and the highest number since records began.

'Powerful people in Pakistan don't like me'

'Powerful people in Pakistan don't like me'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

'I criticise the interference of the army in politics.' 'But the people know I am not anti-Pakistan.' 'Public support is my biggest strength.'

Biden, Harris named TIME '2020 Person of the Year'

Biden, Harris named TIME '2020 Person of the Year'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The publication named the Democratic leaders for its annual prestigious honour, choosing them over other finalists -- Frontline Health Care Workers and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr Anthony Fauci, the Movement for Racial Justice and US President Donald Trump.

Saffron is a different colour now

Saffron is a different colour now

Rediff.com25 May 2019

The colour has been rendered to activities that would have astonished Swami Vivekananda, says Sunanda K Datta Ray.

Should Solskjaer be made permanent Manchester United manager? Vote

Should Solskjaer be made permanent Manchester United manager? Vote

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Last week, Manchester United's French winger Anthony Martial said he was hoping the Norwegian will stay in charge beyond this season.

Bad light affecting play: Is pink ball the solution?

Bad light affecting play: Is pink ball the solution?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Pink balls are used in day-night Test cricket with teams playing under floodlights. While some former players advocate the use of the pink ball full time, England pacer Stuart Broad says it will be unfair to batsmen.

Who is your favourite Avenger? VOTE!

Who is your favourite Avenger? VOTE!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

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15 amazing facts that trace the rise of Google

15 amazing facts that trace the rise of Google

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Let's take a look at some amazing facts that trace its history.

Merkel gets fourth term with SDP support

Merkel gets fourth term with SDP support

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

This will be the third 'grand coalition' between the ruling CDU and the SPD since 2005.

Motor Vehicles Bill gets President's nod

Motor Vehicles Bill gets President's nod

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Under the law, Rs 10,000 fine would be levied for not giving way to emergency vehicles and for driving despite disqualification. Aggregators violating driving licence norms will be fined up to Rs 100,000.

Sena to BJP: Approach us if you are ready to share CM post

Sena to BJP: Approach us if you are ready to share CM post

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis should resign as the term of the existing assembly is ending (on November 9), the Sena spokesman said.

Noted columnist Hasan Suroor caught in paedophilia sting in UK: Report

Noted columnist Hasan Suroor caught in paedophilia sting in UK: Report

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

A spokesman for British Transport Police told Huffington Post India that Suroor travelled from Sloane Avenue, Kensington and Chelsea to meet the minor, after grooming the child online for sex on November 9.

Football Briefs: Will Juve's Dani Alves join Manchester City?

Football Briefs: Will Juve's Dani Alves join Manchester City?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

News of that transpired on and off the football field

Heyhoe Flint, 1st women's cricket superstar dies

Heyhoe Flint, 1st women's cricket superstar dies

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Rachael Heyhoe Flint, who captained England to World Cup glory in 1973, has died at 77.

I am recovering from Covid

I am recovering from Covid

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'A tornado... when it lands, it swirls through the body, causing chaos, confusion, coughs, wreaking damage to each organ it touches.'

'Tokyo won 2020 Olympics bid in a clean way'

'Tokyo won 2020 Olympics bid in a clean way'

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Japan's top government spokesman said on Thursday that Tokyo's campaign to host the 2020 Olympics had been clean.

5 dead, 39 injured in car bomb attack at Turkish police station

5 dead, 39 injured in car bomb attack at Turkish police station

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

At least two people were killed and 39 others injured in a car bomb attack on a police station in Turkey's Diyarbakir province in the town of Cinar on Thursday.

Warner tampered with ball using hand strapping: Cook

Warner tampered with ball using hand strapping: Cook

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Former England captain Alastair Cook revealed in his autobiography that Australia opening batsman David Warner once told him about using the strapping on the hand to accelerate deterioration of the ball during a first-class match.

12 cosplays reveal their secret identities

12 cosplays reveal their secret identities

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

12 cosplayers reveal what they do when they are not in their costumes.

HSBC admits Swiss bank failings over client taxes

HSBC admits Swiss bank failings over client taxes

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

HSBC's Swiss bank routinely allowed clients to withdraw "bricks" of cash

PIX: Cycling ace Victoria 'enjoys riding bike' post retirement

PIX: Cycling ace Victoria 'enjoys riding bike' post retirement

Rediff.com30 May 2013

Olympic cycling champion Victoria Pendleton has revealed that she is enjoying riding a bike more after her retirement from the sport, than when she was competing professionally.

'Sending him back to jail will endanger his life'

'Sending him back to jail will endanger his life'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

'At this age we all know that death is inevitable, but everyone wants to die with dignity.' 'The judges have given the answer.'

Gillespie favourite for Australia bowling coach's job?

Gillespie favourite for Australia bowling coach's job?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

Australia head coach Darren Lehmann has thrown his weight behind former paceman Jason Gillespie for the role of bowling coach.

Recovering Woods to skip Augusta Masters

Recovering Woods to skip Augusta Masters

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Former world number one golfer Tiger Woods has confirmed that he will not be able to participate in next week's Augusta Masters as he is ' not physically ready' for the opening major of the year.

GM Carlsen sets record for longest unbeaten streak

GM Carlsen sets record for longest unbeaten streak

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Carlsen had previously indicated he would not consider the record truly broken until after two more games as he was not prepared to count two wins he had in the Norwegian league.

'I remember Irrfan as warm, friendly, thoughtful'

'I remember Irrfan as warm, friendly, thoughtful'

Rediff.com5 May 2020

'Different people resonated with different films of his, but beneath all of that was his unique ability to capture the human spirit in an intimate and honest way.'

The music of Ishiguro's words

The music of Ishiguro's words

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

'Did the Nobel committee, reviled for awarding Mr Dylan, play a little inside joke this time around, by awarding another lyricist who was once an aspiring musician?' asks Uttaran Das Gupta.

Why current players are opposed to four-day Test plan

Why current players are opposed to four-day Test plan

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Players are unlikely to embrace the proposed four-day Tests until administrators clarify how they plan to utilise the calendar space freed up by the move, the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA) said on Wednesday. The International Cricket Council is set to discuss the idea of trimming the current five-day Tests by a day to ease a crammed international calendar and reduce player workload.