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Formula One: It's car number 5 for No 1 Vettel

Formula One: It's car number 5 for No 1 Vettel

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Quadruple Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel went for five on Friday with the German choosing to have that numeral on his car when he is eventually deposed as number one.

India is 2nd largest arms buyer from US

India is 2nd largest arms buyer from US

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

In its latest report, "Conventional Arms Transfers to Developing Nations, 2002-2009", Congressional Research Service (CRS) said that Saudi Arabia was the leading developing world arms purchaser from 2002-2009, making arms transfer agreements totalling $39.9 billion during these years.

Indian professor, Oprah honoured at Harvard

Indian professor, Oprah honoured at Harvard

Rediff.com31 May 2013

Partha Dasgupta, an Indian-origin economics professor at Cambridge, and famed talk show queen Oprah Winfrey were among nine people conferred with honorary degrees at the annual convocation of Harvard University.

For P&G, emerging markets return to centre stage

For P&G, emerging markets return to centre stage

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Impending launch of Oral-B toothpaste in India, recent spate of product launches in other developing markets indicate shift in strategy.

Indian companies facing the heat in foreign acquisitions

Indian companies facing the heat in foreign acquisitions

Rediff.com15 May 2013

Many top firms have had to write down their investments, as the value of those have collapsed due to sluggish biz conditions.

Suarez spared for alleged punch in World Cup qualifier

Suarez spared for alleged punch in World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Uruguay forward Luis Suarez has escaped a sanction for allegedly punching an opponent during the World Cup qualifier against Chile, the country's football federation (AUF) said in a statement.

IOC to expand crude suppliers, plans 5 new oil deals

IOC to expand crude suppliers, plans 5 new oil deals

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Parliamentary panel seeks changes in crude import norms.

India steals the show at Bali meet; 'peace clause' stalemate continues

India steals the show at Bali meet; 'peace clause' stalemate continues

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

India rejected the proposed interim measure and trade facilitation agreement, risking an outright collapse of the ongoing talks.

India cuts oil import from Iran by 26.5%

India cuts oil import from Iran by 26.5%

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

India has slashed import of crude oil from Iran by over 26.5 per cent in the financial year ended March 31 as US and European sanctions made it difficult to ship oil from the Persian Gulf nation.

World's 10 cheapest cities to live in, 3 are from India

World's 10 cheapest cities to live in, 3 are from India

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Karachi is the world's cheapest cities to live in.

Uruguay back 'persecuted' Suarez

Uruguay back 'persecuted' Suarez

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

The Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) have promised to staunchly defend Luis Suarez after FIFA launched a probe into allegations that he had punched a Chilean opponent during a South American World Cup qualifier last month.

FIFA probe bad boy Suarez for 'punching' Chile player

FIFA probe bad boy Suarez for 'punching' Chile player

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

Uruguay forward Luis Suarez is being investigated by FIFA for allegedly punching Chile defender Gonzalo Jara during a South American World Cup qualifier last month.

Photos: Braving pain for Olympic glory

Photos: Braving pain for Olympic glory

Rediff.com12 Aug 2012

Venezuela's Ricardo Antonio Roberty Moreno is injured during his match against Guinea-Bissau's Augusto Midana during a 55-kg men's freestyle wrestling competition.

Indian cos invest $1.88 bn overseas in March

Indian cos invest $1.88 bn overseas in March

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

In February, Indian companies had invested $1.66 billion overseas.

It takes more than gold to make a hero

It takes more than gold to make a hero

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

When fencer Ruben Limardo set off for the London Olympics, he little imagined that he would be cheered through the streets of the Venezuelan capital Caracas on top of a truck on his return, and honoured by the president.

'Vijender is poised to break into the big league'

'Vijender is poised to break into the big league'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

'If a person whom Vijender had thrashed earlier is now a World champion, why can't Vijender be champion now too?'

Ronaldinho, Pato recalled to experimental Brazil squad

Ronaldinho, Pato recalled to experimental Brazil squad

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Ronaldinho and Pato have been recalled to Brazil's squad for Saturday's friendly away to Bolivia in aid of the family of a young fan killed by a flare at a Libertadores Cup match last month.

England reported to FIFA after Ferdinand racially abused

England reported to FIFA after Ferdinand racially abused

Rediff.com29 Mar 2013

England have been reported to world governing body FIFA after racist abuse was heard from visiting fans at last week's World Cup qualifier in San Marino.

Fizzy war: Big Cola set to take on Coke, Pepsi

Fizzy war: Big Cola set to take on Coke, Pepsi

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

India is the fourth Asian country where the Latin American brand is trying its luck.

India may cut oil import from Iran by 27%

India may cut oil import from Iran by 27%

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

US, EU have shut down the use of their financial systems for Iranian crude trade.

In a tit for tat, US expels 2 Venezuelan diplomats

In a tit for tat, US expels 2 Venezuelan diplomats

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

In a similar response, two Venezuelan diplomats were asked to leave by the United States after Caracas expelled two American diplomats on March 9.

Sachin Pilot to represent India at Chavez's funeral

Sachin Pilot to represent India at Chavez's funeral

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Corporate Affairs Minister Sachin Pilot will represent India at the state funeral of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in Caracas on Friday

Sachin Pilot to represent India at Hugo Chavez's funeral

Sachin Pilot to represent India at Hugo Chavez's funeral

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Corporate Affairs Minister Sachin Pilot will represent India at the state funeral of Hugo Chavez, former president of Venezuela, in Caracas on Friday.

Hugo Chavez: A journey in pictures

Hugo Chavez: A journey in pictures

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Rediff .com brings you some rare pictures of Hugo Chavez.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez dies of cancer

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez dies of cancer

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez lost his battle with cancer, according to a national televised address by his vice-president Nicolas Maduro. He was 58.

Rajan takes on critics in a hard-hitting speech

Rajan takes on critics in a hard-hitting speech

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

"The poor will not suffer disproportionately due to bouts of sharp inflation, and the middle class will not see its savings eroded," Raghuram Rajan said.

Messi shackled but Argentina outclass Sweden

Messi shackled but Argentina outclass Sweden

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Argentina's Lionel Messi failed to score but his team outplayed Sweden to seal a 3-2 win in an entertaining friendly in Stockholm.

'Indian firms face work visa, green nod woes in Canada'

'Indian firms face work visa, green nod woes in Canada'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Issues relating to environmental clearances and work visas were the main factors deterring bilateral trade and Indian investment into Canada

'I will try my best to box in the Olympics'

'I will try my best to box in the Olympics'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

'A few months ago, everybody was saying, "Why isn't Vijender taking part in the Olympics?"' 'This is not like going to Haryana or Delhi that you just take a ticket and reach there.' 'Going to the Olympics is not easy'

Markets blink in face of US job data

Markets blink in face of US job data

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Oil and gas majors, ITC and L&T among the top losers.

Crude oil price may stay low for some time

Crude oil price may stay low for some time

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

This means lower losses on fuel sales by Indian oil companies and a shrinking oil subsidy bill for the government.

Jab we met: 'There was a spark at first sight'

Jab we met: 'There was a spark at first sight'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

We invited readers to share their love stories with us. Here are more responses!

RIL applies for de-notifying 40% of its Gujarat SEZ

RIL applies for de-notifying 40% of its Gujarat SEZ

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Reliance Industries has applied to the government to de-notify over 40 per cent of its Special Economic Zone in Gujarat as it plans Rs 45,000 crore projects in that area to cater to domestic market.

Formula One mulls over minimum pitstop times

Formula One mulls over minimum pitstop times

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Formula One team managers discussed introducing a minimum pitstop time, without reaching any agreement, as pitlane safety remained a hot topic at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Thursday.

Is OVL making the right acquisitions?

Is OVL making the right acquisitions?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Some analysts have raised doubts on the wisdom of the recent deal. Though the Kashagan field has been under development for 12 years, involving an investment of almost $50 billion, the output isn't great. Even the earlier acquisition of Imperial Energy Corporation has not met the targets.

Bottas to join Maldonado at Williams

Bottas to join Maldonado at Williams

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Finland's Valtteri Bottas will join Pastor Maldonado at Williams next season after the British team announced their 2013 driver line-up on Wednesday.

Meet Miss Earth 2009, Miss Brazil

Meet Miss Earth 2009, Miss Brazil

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

Nineteen-year-old Brazilian beauty Larissa Ramos won the title of Miss Earth 2009 on November 22 at the pageant held in the Philippines. A first look.

GSM operators might bid for 800-MHz spectrum

GSM operators might bid for 800-MHz spectrum

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Though reserve for CDMA, there were no bidders for the spectrum in the recent auction. GSM operators could buy it to launch 4G and 3G services.

Photos: Soldado, Messi perform friendly 'tricks'

Photos: Soldado, Messi perform friendly 'tricks'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Images from Wednesday's football friendlies across Europe.

HK allows US whistleblower Edward Snowden to flee

HK allows US whistleblower Edward Snowden to flee

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

Edward Snowden, a former private contractor with the Central Intelligence Agencywho leaked the controversial United States secret surveillance programme, on Sunday made fresh claims about America's cyber espionage against China, including intensive hacking attacks on a top university in Beijing.