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F1 set for hefty shuffling and shoving as new talent look for race seat

F1 set for hefty shuffling and shoving as new talent look for race seat

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

The clock is ticking for some of Formula One's big name drivers, with world champions and race winners out of contract at the end of the season and a restless young generation eager to take their places.

Govt launches e-visa for 43 countries

Govt launches e-visa for 43 countries

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Russia, Ukraine, Brazil, UAE, Jordan, Kenya, Fiji, Finland, Australia, South Korea, Singapore, Mauritius, Mexico, Norway, Oman and Philippines are among the countries which have got the e-visa facility in the first phase.

World's powerful, costliest and cheapest passports!

World's powerful, costliest and cheapest passports!

Rediff.com12 May 2015

UAE has the cheapest passport.

Rosberg beats Hamilton to Abu Dhabi pole

Rosberg beats Hamilton to Abu Dhabi pole

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Nico Rosberg beat title favourite Lewis Hamilton to pole position for the decisive Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday as the dominant Mercedes team mates locked out the front row in qualifying.

Lahiri continues his dream run, earns European Tour card

Lahiri continues his dream run, earns European Tour card

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Anirban Lahiri continued his dream run in 2014 by earning a European Tour card for the first time in his career after finishing inside the top-25 at the European Tour Q-School Final Stage in Girona, Spain.

Vettel in Schumacher's footsteps, to replace Alonso at Ferrari

Vettel in Schumacher's footsteps, to replace Alonso at Ferrari

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Sebastian Vettel looked forward to following in Michael Schumacher's Formula One footsteps after Ferrari confirmed on Thursday that the four times world champion would replace Fernando Alonso next season on a three-year deal.

Formula One: Williams tester Wolff is close yet still so far

Formula One: Williams tester Wolff is close yet still so far

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Susie Wolff will be back at the wheel of a Williams Formula One car in Barcelona on Friday with little in the way of fanfare but a clear aim in mind.

Why the world books a holiday in Bhutan

Why the world books a holiday in Bhutan

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Claude Arpi, who spent 10 days in the Land of the Dragon, tells us how Bhutan is different from the rest of the world.

Bhutan, where GNH is more important than GDP

Bhutan, where GNH is more important than GDP

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Claude Arpi, who spent 10 days in the Land of the Dragon, tells us how Bhutan is different from the rest of the world.

First phase of e-visa roll-out soon

First phase of e-visa roll-out soon

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

The first list will include a couple of countries each from various regions of the world.

India gets better for doing biz globally but still far behind China

India gets better for doing biz globally but still far behind China

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

India has moved up 16 positions to rank 55th on a global index of the world's most competitive economies, where Switzerland remains on top.

20 years on: F1 drivers, fans remember sensational Senna

20 years on: F1 drivers, fans remember sensational Senna

Rediff.com2 May 2014

On the 20th death anniversary of Brazilian Formula One legend Ayrton Senna, fans and the sporting community paid tribute to the man who was arguably one of the best drivers in F1 history.

Rosberg on pole for US Grand Prix

Rosberg on pole for US Grand Prix

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

Germany's Nico Rosberg put Mercedes on pole position for the US Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday with championship leading team mate Lewis Hamilton qualifying second. Mercedes-powered Williams filled the second row with Finland's Valtteri Bottas third fastest and Brazilian Felipe Massa fourth.

China GP: Hamilton takes pole hat-trick

China GP: Hamilton takes pole hat-trick

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton stormed to his third successive pole position of the season, and third in a row in China, after edging team-mate Nico Rosberg in a front-row lockout for Mercedes on Saturday.

Nokia union seeks Centre's help to save roughly 6,000 jobs

Nokia union seeks Centre's help to save roughly 6,000 jobs

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Union Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said she will pursue the matter with the finance ministry

When President Pranab made Santa's day

When President Pranab made Santa's day

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Christmas came two months earlier for President Pranab Mukherjee when he visited Santa Claus's official workplace, Rovaneimi, Finland and met him in person.

Visa on Arrival for Norway nationals soon: Prez

Visa on Arrival for Norway nationals soon: Prez

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

The Indian government had in January 2010 launched VoA scheme to attract more foreign tourists to India.

That's true love! Carry your wife and run

That's true love! Carry your wife and run

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Forget carrying your bride over the threshold. Consider, instead, hauling her over a 278-metre obstacle course and you've got not just a true test of commitment but also the essence of the North American Wife Carrying Championship. Here are glimpses from the competition that tests your love.

Semenya to run in Finland next week

Semenya to run in Finland next week

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

South African world 800 metres champion Caster Semenya will return to competition next Thursday in the Finnish town of Lappeenranta, after an enforced break due to controversial gender tests, her agent said.

World's 10 best cities to live in

World's 10 best cities to live in

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Melbourne is the world's best city to live in.

India most optimistic on hiring plans for next 3 months

India most optimistic on hiring plans for next 3 months

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Indian employers reported the strongest hiring plans while the weakest Asia Pacific forecast was reported in mainland China.

Stock market regulation: India slips to 62nd in global ranking

Stock market regulation: India slips to 62nd in global ranking

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

The country, last year, stood at the 27th spot for effective regulation and supervision of securities exchanges.

US obsession with gold medal cost them dear

US obsession with gold medal cost them dear

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

United States men's ice hockey team's 'go big, or go home' philosophy once again see them return empty-handed from Sochi Olympics.

Winter Games: Hockey heartache for Russia, Norway lead medals tally

Winter Games: Hockey heartache for Russia, Norway lead medals tally

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Russia fell to Finland in the big men's hockey clash at the Winter Olympics on Wednesday, robbing the hosts of a shot at the gold they covet most, while athletes and officials reacted with shock to the deaths of protesters in neighbouring Ukraine.

Sochi Olympics: It is 2 am; do you know where the ski jumpers are?

Sochi Olympics: It is 2 am; do you know where the ski jumpers are?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

Many Olympic ski jumpers have had to alter their routines to ensure they stay sharp for jumping events that start at 9:30 pm local time (1730 GMT) and often do not wrap up until well after midnight.

Belgian F1 Grand Prix: Rosberg beats teammate Hamilton to pole

Belgian F1 Grand Prix: Rosberg beats teammate Hamilton to pole

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

Formula One leader Nico Rosberg swept to pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday with Mercedes team mate and title rival Lewis Hamilton alongside on the front row after a wet qualifying session.

ISI sought massive intel data collection tools, says report

ISI sought massive intel data collection tools, says report

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

ISI sought to intercept all communications passing through the country in 2013, the most significant expansion of its capacity to conduct mass surveillance to date and rivalling that of the United States and UK.

Black money: India gets data on secret foreign data

Black money: India gets data on secret foreign data

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

In its effort to unearth black money stashed away abroad, India has received data on over 24,000 instances of alleged tax evasion and dubious funds which has been detected in foreign shores in the last financial year.

Why is the world economy being shaky?

Why is the world economy being shaky?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

One has to wonder what is so wrong with the European Union.

EPFO settles 11 lakh claims in July, 43 lakh since April

EPFO settles 11 lakh claims in July, 43 lakh since April

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

EPFO has recently issued Universal PF Account Numbers for 4.17 crore contributing members.

Wawrinka happy to discuss the F-word

Wawrinka happy to discuss the F-word

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

For someone who is the defending champion at Melbourne Park, Stanislas Wawrinka is remarkably upbeat about the lack of focus falling upon him.

Australian Open PHOTOS: Djokovic, Wawrinka, Serena march forth

Australian Open PHOTOS: Djokovic, Wawrinka, Serena march forth

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Serena Williams weathered an early challenge from Russian Vera Zvonareva before the former World No 2 crumbled to lose 7-5, 6-0 in the second round of the Australian Open on Thursday.

EXPLAINED: The what, why and when of Brexit

EXPLAINED: The what, why and when of Brexit

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Rediff.com, present to you a dummy's guide to the historic vote that could shape British-EU ties for generations.

Nokia paid Rs 250 cr VRS to Chennai staff

Nokia paid Rs 250 cr VRS to Chennai staff

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Nokia shut down has also resulted in the loss of job for over 12,000, who were indirectly employed by the company.

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 14 at Rio Olympics

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 14 at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Check out the gold medallists on Friday, Day 14 of the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

FIFA announces World Cup's Golden Ball shortlist. Check out the 10

FIFA announces World Cup's Golden Ball shortlist. Check out the 10

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

Germany have four players and Argentina three in the 10-man FIFA shortlist for the adidas Golden Ball, which is awarded to the World Cup's most outstanding performer.

Layoffs rampant in India? Read how other nations deal with it

Layoffs rampant in India? Read how other nations deal with it

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Temporary workers not only lack job security, they get less pay and an inferior overall package.

British Grand Prix stopped on opening lap

British Grand Prix stopped on opening lap

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

Sunday's British Formula One Grand Prix was stopped on the opening lap after Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen speared heavily into the barriers.

Football PHOTOS: Spain, Italy register easy wins

Football PHOTOS: Spain, Italy register easy wins

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Spain strolled to a 4-1 win at home to Israel, while Italy survived some first-half scares on the way to a 2-0 win and Ukraine registered a 1-0 home win over Ukraine in an action-packed game.

CBI boss loses race for Interpol secretary general's post

CBI boss loses race for Interpol secretary general's post

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

India has lost the race for the post of Interpol secretary general with its executive committee appointing Germany's Juergen Stock as the successor to incumbent Ronald K Noble of the United States.