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F1: Hamilton claims Vettel broke the safety car re-start rules

F1: Hamilton claims Vettel broke the safety car re-start rules

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

The Mercedes driver told reporters he would seek a clarification from race director Charlie Whiting ahead of the next race in Spain.

The BIGGEST mistake working women make

The BIGGEST mistake working women make

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Most women tend to prioritise their work and family over health, till the time their body starts giving up, says Luke Coutinho.

View: How India may have blown its best Oscar chance

View: How India may have blown its best Oscar chance

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Aseem Chhabra is heartbroken that India overlooked the acclaimed film, The Lunchbox, as its Oscar nominee.

F1: Party over for Hamilton as new season dawns

F1: Party over for Hamilton as new season dawns

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Lewis Hamilton spent the off-season crisscrossing the globe to party with A-list celebrities but Formula One's reigning champion is adamant there will be no hangover when he returns to work at this week's season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

Will the new F1 season spring up any surprises?

Will the new F1 season spring up any surprises?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Three rookies are set to make their race debuts and Azarbaijan will make it's Formula One debut even as Sebastian Vettel, Nico Rosberg pose to challenge odds on favourite Lewis Hamilton.

Tennis round-up: Federer advances in Rotterdam to inch closer to top spot

Tennis round-up: Federer advances in Rotterdam to inch closer to top spot

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

The 36-year-old Swiss master needs only to reach the semi-finals at the ABN Amro tennis event to overtake Rafael Nadal at the top of the ATP rankings and become world number one for the first time since November 2012.

'Dhoni has never shown his palm to an astrologer'

'Dhoni has never shown his palm to an astrologer'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'He believes in his destiny and says "naseeb accha hai, chalne do".'

Bolt wins 100m gold in world record

Bolt wins 100m gold in world record

Rediff.com16 Aug 2008

Jamaica's Usain Bolt won 100 meters gold at the Beijing Olympics in a world record time on Saturday, running 9.69 seconds to claim victory in an exhilarating showdown with his compatriot Asafa Powell.

Sahara seeks Supreme Court's nod to sell Force India shares

Sahara seeks Supreme Court's nod to sell Force India shares

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

The Sahara Group has sought Supreme Court's permission to sell its shares in the Force India Formula 1 team as part of its effort to raise funds for the release of conglomerate's jailed chief Subrata Roy.

Formula One pays tribute to Schumacher at 50

Formula One pays tribute to Schumacher at 50

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher turned 50 on Thursday with Formula One and his fans paying tribute to the sport's most successful driver with a mixture of celebration and sorrow.

'Preserving human life is most important thing right now'

'Preserving human life is most important thing right now'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

It is the first break in the four-year cycle for the summer Olympics since the 1940 and 1944 Games were cancelled because of World War Two.

Amid rumours of joining BJP, Gambhir says cut all ties with Pakistan

Amid rumours of joining BJP, Gambhir says cut all ties with Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

'Two points are not that important. Country is important, those 40 soldiers who lost their lives are far more important than a cricket match. If we let go of a World Cup final, the country should be ready for it. Certain section of society says that don't mix sports with politics but Jawans are far more important than a game of cricket.

Pitlane tales: F1 mourns sudden death of race director Whiting

Pitlane tales: F1 mourns sudden death of race director Whiting

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

The Briton, who started his career working for the Hesketh team in 1977, died in Melbourne of a pulmonary embolism, it said.

Why is everyone talking about #MeToo?

Why is everyone talking about #MeToo?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

Thousands of women are sharing their personal stories using the #MeToo hashtag.

Hamilton fastest in practice but Red Bull, Ferrari in hunt

Hamilton fastest in practice but Red Bull, Ferrari in hunt

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Lewis Hamilton led a Mercedes 1-2 at the top of the timesheets for the first free practice session at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Friday, while McLaren's hopes of a clean start were tempered by reliability issues.

Stoke beat Manchester United to pile misery on Van Gaal

Stoke beat Manchester United to pile misery on Van Gaal

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

Louis van Gaal's position in the Old Trafford hot seat looked even more precarious as Stoke City swept Manchester United aside in a comfortable 2-0 victory to kickstart a busy day of English Premier League holiday action on Saturday.

Thomson to train Mumbai pacers ahead of domestic season

Thomson to train Mumbai pacers ahead of domestic season

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Having missed touring India during his cricket career, former Australian fast bowler Jeff Thomson arrived in Mumbai early this morning to impart his knowledge to Mumbai pace bowlers through a joint initiative by MCA and IDBI Federal Life Insurance.

Hamilton still has 'utmost respect' for Vettel

Hamilton still has 'utmost respect' for Vettel

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton said he still has "the utmost respect" for Formula One title rival Sebastian Vettel after accepting a public apology from the Ferrari driver on Thursday.

England football boss McClaren sacked

England football boss McClaren sacked

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

Steve McClaren was sacked as England head coach on Thursday following the team's failure to qualify for the European Championship finals next year, Sky Sports News reported. The Football Association has still not made an official statement but McClaren's 19-month reign in charge appeared over following the 3-2 defeat by Croatia at Wembley.

Formula One: Hamilton wins fifth Canadian win

Formula One: Hamilton wins fifth Canadian win

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Lewis Hamilton survived another first corner clash with Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg on Sunday to take a fifth Canadian Grand Prix victory and cut the German's championship lead to nine points.

F1 to bring back refuelling in rules revamp

F1 to bring back refuelling in rules revamp

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Formula One is set to bring back refuelling in 2017 as part of a rules revamp that will also make the cars faster, louder and more aggressive looking.

England to bid for 2018 World Cup

England to bid for 2018 World Cup

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

England will bid to host the 2018 World Cup finals, the Football Association confirmed on Wednesday.

Cricket Buzz: Windies and Bangladesh to play T20 matches in Florida

Cricket Buzz: Windies and Bangladesh to play T20 matches in Florida

Rediff.com16 May 2018

West Indies and Bangladesh will play two Twenty20 matches in Florida in August, Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced on Tuesday.

The best pictures from the RAF photographic competition

The best pictures from the RAF photographic competition

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

From Typhoons soaring over the snowy mountains of the Falkland Islands to Red Arrows flying over Buckingham Palace, the images submitted in the Royal Air Force Photographic Competition captures the heroics and skills of Britain's frontline fighters. Over 1,000 photos and 25 videos were submitted by military and civilian photographers alike across 13 categories before being whittled down by a panel of judges. Here are some of the favourites.

Tyson Gay runs wind-assisted 9.68 for 100 metres

Tyson Gay runs wind-assisted 9.68 for 100 metres

Rediff.com30 Jun 2008

World champion Tyson Gay ran the fastest 100 metres of all-time on Sunday, a wind-assisted 9.68 seconds to win the American trials.

Belgian GP: Force India lose fifth place to McLaren

Belgian GP: Force India lose fifth place to McLaren

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

Force India's Paul di Resta's race ended prematurely due to a collision while Adrian Sutil finished ninth in the Belgian Grand Prix as Sahara Force India lost its fifth place to McLaren in Spa on Sunday.

SBI top gainer from loan syndication

SBI top gainer from loan syndication

Rediff.com5 Jan 2008

SBI tops the list of league table banks for fees earned on loan syndication in the Asia Pacific region.

Schweinsteiger's performance does not cut it for Van Gaal

Schweinsteiger's performance does not cut it for Van Gaal

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Van Gaal also said that they gave the ball away unnecessarily after half-time, insisting that their positions in midfield were not as good as in the first half.

Williams appoint Sutil as reserve driver

Williams appoint Sutil as reserve driver

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Williams have appointed experienced German racer Adrian Sutil as reserve driver for the season, the Formula One team said on Thursday.

Vijender accepts Amir Khan's challenge to fight in India

Vijender accepts Amir Khan's challenge to fight in India

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Indian boxing star Vijender Singh is ready to trade blows with Pakistan-born British professional Amir Khan and accepted his challenge to fight in India, saying it will prove to be a big boost to the sport in the country. Two-time former world champion, Amir, who has been training intensively for his much-anticipated WBC title contest against Mexico's Saul 'Canelo Alvarez want to fight against Vijender soon in India. Commenting on Amir Khan's challenge, Vijender said: "I accept the challenge of Amir Khan and I am sure this fight will be a big boost to boxing in our country. "As we both fight in different weight categories so will have to see whether Amir gains or I have to lose weight. I have started my professional boxing career last year only and have made only 4 appearances in the pro ring.

F1: Raikkonen staying at Ferrari in 2018

F1: Raikkonen staying at Ferrari in 2018

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

He and Sebastian Vettel get on well, with the German keen on him staying, and Kimi Raikkonen has shown his loyalty this season by accepting team orders to his detriment.

Want to cure asthma? Exercise daily for 30 minutes

Want to cure asthma? Exercise daily for 30 minutes

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The workout doesn't have to be strenuous, say experts.

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.

Schumacher waking up 'very slowly' from coma

Schumacher waking up 'very slowly' from coma

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Stricken Formula One ace Michael Schumacher is reportedly still waking up slowly from his coma.

Why Ferrari drivers are MAD at Red Bull's Verstappen

Why Ferrari drivers are MAD at Red Bull's Verstappen

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

A weekend that began at the top of the timesheets for Max Verstappen ended with the Dutchman out of the points and in a war of words with Ferrari rivals after a nightmare Belgian Formula One Grand Prix.

Wawrinka and Nishikori reach Brisbane quarter-finals

Wawrinka and Nishikori reach Brisbane quarter-finals

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

World number four Stan Wawrinka began the new season with a straight-sets victory over Viktor Troicki in his Brisbane International debut on Wednesday. Second seed Wawrinka edged out Troicki 7-6(5) 6-4 to maintain his perfect record against the Serbian whose seventh attempt at beating the Swiss failed at the Pat Rafter Arena. "I'm quite happy with my level at the start the year," Wawrinka said.

Federer eases past Medvedev into Miami quarters

Federer eases past Medvedev into Miami quarters

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

A clinical Roger Federer took a confident step towards a fourth Miami Open title on Wednesday, easing past 13th-seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-2 to book a spot in the quarter-finals.

Hamilton wins season-opening Australian GP

Hamilton wins season-opening Australian GP

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Lewis Hamilton's world championship defence got off to a flying start on Sunday with a crushing victory for Mercedes in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix as Formula One rivals succumbed to a farcical rash of reliability problems.

Aussies support ball-tampering laws

Aussies support ball-tampering laws

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

Australia's cricketers are opposed to a Pakistan proposal to abolish the laws on ball tampering.

'Sluggish' Bolt does enough to win 100m heats

'Sluggish' Bolt does enough to win 100m heats

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt won his 100metres heat after what he called a "sluggish" start on Saturday, but looked pained after the race as he prepared to fend off the challenge of American Jason Gatlin for the Olympic crown.