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'Don't cry for me', says defiant Lance Armstrong
Rediff.com26 Aug 2012Lance Armstrong was back on his bike on Saturday, urging his supporters not to 'cry' for him a day after the United States Anti-Doping Agency's (USADA) decision to strip his seven Tour de France titles and ban him for life.
PHOTOS: Gold medal winners on Day 16 of the Games
Rediff.com13 Aug 2012A look at the gold medalists on Day 16 of competition at the London Olympics on Sunday.
PHOTOS: Gold medal winners on Day 15 of the Games
Rediff.com11 Aug 2012A look at the gold medalists on Day 15 of competition at the London Olympics on Saturday.
Paraplegic Deepa Malik sets her eyes on London Paralympics
Rediff.com2 Mar 2012Confined to wheelchair due to paralysis, Deepa Malik, who found a place in the Limca Book of Records for the third time recently for becoming the first paraplegic woman to reach world's highest motorable road, has set her eyes on a medal in the upcoming London Paralympics.
Cloud hangs over Contador's Tour
Rediff.com29 Jun 2011Much to the dismay of Tour de France organisers, a cloud of doping suspicion will hang over their race, and in particular over triple champion Alberto Contador, when the 2011 edition begins on Saturday.
Webber desperate to get back on track
Rediff.com22 Mar 2011Australia's Mark Webber, desperate to get racing after the delay to the start of the Formula One season, thinks he "probably" has his best chance of winning his home grand prix in Melbourne this weekend.
Kubica's F1 career at risk after crash
Rediff.com7 Feb 2011Robert Kubica's Formula One career hung in the balance on Sunday after a high-speed crash in a minor rally in Italy left the Renault driver fighting to save the use of his right hand.
Himalayan Odyssey bike rally kicks off
Rediff.com22 Jun 2010Sixty enthusiastic motorcyclists set out on the first leg of the Himalayan Odyssey 2010, from India Gate in the New Delhi. Share your bike trips!
Simla: US biker dies in snowstorm, tourists saved
Rediff.com14 Jun 2010An American mountain biker was killed in a snowstorm in Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh where authorities rescued nearly 30 tourists, including foreigners.
Staying home: The new travel option
Rediff.com8 Jun 2010Skip impersonal hotels and enjoy your next India holiday from the comfort of a home, says Puja Banta
IIT Bombay's Techfest 2010 on Jan 22, 23, 24
Rediff.com20 Jan 2010Techfest 2010 is the 13th edition of IIT Bombay's Annual International Science and Technology Festival.
Travel: Riding high in the Himalayas
Rediff.com11 Jan 2010Get Ahead reader Ram shares his experience of driving his Enfield along the treacherous but breathtaking Himalayan roads.
Remember the Texas guy who was once President?
Rediff.com15 Dec 2009Former US President George W (Dubya) Bush is clearly enjoying himself after leaving the White House.
Diwali destinations: Silver sands and blue mountains
Rediff.com5 Oct 2009Planning a holiday, check out these hotspots!
8 ways India can hurt Pakistani economy
Rediff.com18 Aug 2009Without going to war here are some ways in which India can express anger its over Pakistan's relentless support to terror.
Mukesh has forgotten Dhirubhai, says Anil Ambani
Rediff.com30 Jul 2009In a no-holds-barred attack, Anil Ambani has accused his elder brother, Mukesh, of trading their father Dhirubhai's vision for 'corporate greed'.
Why Air India is in a mess, and how it can be revived
Rediff.com21 Jul 2009Old aircraft, tough competition and higher operational costs made making profits much more difficult for Air India. Here are some ways to revive the national carrier.
Inside America's oldest Hindu temple
Rediff.com13 Jul 2009The Ganesha temple in Flushing, New York has been drawing a large number of devotees.
CAT: A holistic approach to VA
Rediff.com15 Jun 2009It is not enough to know a Wren & Martin inside-out or to know all the parts of speech with their rules and exceptions. One needs to understand and appreciate how these rules and words are used in particular contexts.
Chasing the other monsoon
Rediff.com11 Jun 2009Bijoy Venugopal takes a long, wet drive through the hills of Tamil Nadu to meet the monsoon on its way out.
Lippi plays down Juventus link, Ranieri safe
Rediff.com25 Apr 2009Five months after he shattered his leg in a cycling accident, Mark Webber is back on his bike and closer to Formula One glory than he has ever been before.
Wellington: The score... and more
Rediff.com25 Feb 2009A statistical outlook of the Westpac stadium in Wellington, which will host the second Twenty20 international and second ODI between India and New Zealand.
Lance Armstrong for Senate?
Rediff.com6 Jan 2009If he ever makes it to the United States Senate, seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong will likely suggest one solution to America's energy crisis: 'Cycle to work'.
Webber badly hurt in cycling accident
Rediff.com22 Nov 2008Australian Formula One driver Mark Webber has been seriously injured after being hit by a car while competing in a charity multi-sport event in Tasmania. Webber, who drives for the Red Bull team, was cycling near the historic convict town of Port Arthur when he collided with a four-wheel drive.
Padam wins Himachal mountain biking
Rediff.com7 Oct 2008Rider Padam from Nepal overcame the tough terrain and 70 fellow challengers to win the fourth edition of the Hercules MTB Himachal mountain biking race on Monday.
Himalayan bike race to flag off on Sept. 27
Rediff.com25 Sep 2008The Hercules Mountain Biking Himachal race will flag off on September 27 from Shimla and will cover a distance of 680 kms over nine eventful days.
Armstrong may make return Down Under
Rediff.com24 Sep 2008Seven-times Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong is to make his return to professional cycling in Australia next year, a local politician said on Wednesday.
Top 10 Motorcycle Trips Worldwide
Rediff.com9 Sep 2008Forget the tour bus. Rattle, hum and zip across the scenic wilds of Mongolia, Rajasthan, Tuscany and elsewhere in a motorcyclethis unusual round-up of high-end motorcycle tours will show you the way. Ten destinations are highlighted.
The most dangerous roads in the world
Rediff.com31 Jul 2008From Bolivia to Siberia, roads that weren't made for a leisurely Sunday drive.
May the green force be with you
Rediff.com4 Jul 2008With Bums On The Saddle, two software engineers from Bangalore have a proven way for you to beat the surging petroleum prices.
Bikers ride into Limca Book of Records
Rediff.com21 Jun 2008Riders Karanbir Singh and Pankaj Trivedi rode their way into the Limca Book of Records (validation by Limca Book of Records awaited) by successfully completing the run from Kanyakumari, India's southernmost tip to Khardungla, the world's highest motorable road up in the Himalayas, in 5 days, 5 hours and 45 minutes.
Tibet: Lhasa riots leave 10 dead
Rediff.com15 Mar 2008China's state-owned news agency put the death toll from Friday's violent protests in Lhasa at 10, adding most of those dead were 'business people'. Violence erupted when protesters, led by Buddhist monks, clashed with Chinese troops in the biggest and angriest demonstrations in two decades against the Chinese rule. Meanwhile, China has vowed to 'deal sternly' with those engaged in 'activities of splitting the nation'.
Alfred Ford, DLF plan luxury homes
Rediff.com6 Dec 2007They have realised that there is a lot of money to be made from selling ultra-luxury villas at holiday destinations in India. The target customers will be high net worth individuals, since each of these villas is being branded as "second homes" and will be sold for upwards of Rs 2 crore (Rs 20 million).
Best vacations for thrill-seekers
Rediff.com25 Aug 2007Forget bungee jumping: Today's vacationing adrenalin junkies want fighter jets, sharks, Corvettes and black-water rafting.
Biking down the Konkan Coast
Rediff.com6 Jul 2007A two-day holiday at my office in Pune was a great reason to take off for a bike adventure down the Konkan coast, says Parikshit Vaidya.
Thenmala: Your date with nature
Rediff.com24 May 2007A day or two in Thenmala, an eco-tourism destination in Kerala.
Shanghai rising!
Rediff.com12 Feb 2007China struggles to build a livable city inside a world-class business capital.