Greater Noida: Race cars speeding through long straightaways and careening to negotiate tight curves, causing a deafening noise, were a novelty for the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) here exactly a year ago when the Formula One caravan ignited the inaugural Indian Grand Prix. They are all back from October 26-28 and this time there is plenty at stake for the drivers and constructors, fuelling high expectations. To add to the...
05:27 PM, Oct 25, 2012
Greater Noida: German Formula 1 driver Timo Glock said that the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) here is a fantastic track. "India, in my opinion, is a fantastic track. As soon as we did our first practice runs at the BIC last year, I enjoyed it straight away. There are so many special sections to the track, especially turn three, which is a very extreme corner. You have to completely turn...
03:32 PM, Oct 25, 2012
With exactly three days to go for the Indian Grand Prix, organisers have slashed ticket rates in a welcome bid to fill the stadium to capacity. ...
12:25 PM, Oct 24, 2012
New Delhi: Williams' Formula 1 driver Pastor Maldonado said the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) is one of his favourites in the calendar. "India is enjoyable because it's so different and the track is one of my favourites. It's still a new track but it has a good combination of medium and high-speed corners, chicanes and good changes in direction," said Maldonado of Venezuela was quoted as saying on the Formula...
10:32 AM, Oct 24, 2012
New Delhi: Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, who would be driving at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) for the first time, said he is confident of doing well in the race. Last year this time, the Finn was driving in the World Rally Championship after nine seasons racing in Formula One. He made a comeback to F1 at the start of this season joining the British team. "India is a brand...
04:04 PM, Oct 23, 2012
New Delhi: Sahara Force India team principal Vijay Mallya is expecting another spectacular Indian Grand Prix over the weekend, saying a double points finish at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) will be a fitting result for the team's home race. Mallya, who has been away from public glare following the suspension of his Kingfisher airlines, will attend the October 26-28 event at BIC. "I remember how proud I felt last...
01:48 PM, Oct 23, 2012
New Delhi: Current Formula 1 driver's champion Sebastian Vettel believes that the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) is one of the most challenging circuits in the world. "The BIC really has emerged as one of the most challenging circuits on the calendar for the drivers. I loved the track layout last year, but not just because I won the race. With an average speed of 235 km/h, the course is the...
05:45 PM, Oct 22, 2012
Hordes of Indian fans will gather with anticipation for another glimpse of Formula One superstar Sebastian Vettel when the defending champion attempts to retain his title at the 60-lap Indian Gran Prix starting October 26. Vettel's hard fought Korean GP win marked his third win of the season and the two-time world champion is eyeing a fourth consecutive victory next weekend. I loved the track layout last year, but not...
03:47 PM, Oct 20, 2012
The organisers said Thursday that a few changes were made to the circuit in Greater Noida in accordance with the FIA guidelines to make the racing event more competitive. ...
10:30 PM, Oct 11, 2012
Greater Noida: With just over a couple of weeks to go for the second edition of the Indian Grand Prix, the organisers Thursday showcased their preparedness to host the sporting extravaganza at the Buddh International Circuit here. The organisers Jaypee Sports International Limited (JPSL), said a few changes were made to the circuit in accordance with the FIA guidelines to make the racing event more competitive. The kerb length at...
08:53 PM, Oct 11, 2012
Pune: The four blasts that hit a kilometre-long stretch in Pune may have been of low intensity but have managed to shake up the administration and citizenry. However, even as investigators from various security agencies have started probing what has been confirmed as a planned and coordinated act, photographs indicate that local cops may have obliviously made the inquest a tad more difficult. Policemen are seen lifting bicycles (in pic)...
05:33 PM, Aug 03, 2012
Erode: About forty thousand candidates are appearing for the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group IV examination to be conducted at 135 centres in the district on July 7, District Collector VK Shanmugam said on Friday. The examinations would be conducted at Erode, Perundurai, Gobichettipalayam, Sathyamangalam and Bhavani. Tight police security has been arranged, he added. ...
10:41 AM, Jul 06, 2012
(Answers must be written in Arabic) Paper I Section A Origin and development of the language - an outline Significant features of the grammar of the language, Rhetoric, and Prosody Short Essay in Arabic Section B Literary History and Literary Criticism: Socio-Cultural Background, classical literature, literary movements, modern trends, origin and development of modern prose: drama, novel, short story, and essay Paper II This paper will require first hand reading...
02:29 PM, Jul 04, 2012
Rampur: The daily trip to high school was expensive, long and eventually, too much for Indian teenager Nahid Farzana, who decided she was going to drop out. Then, the state government gave her a bicycle. Two years later, she is about to graduate from high school and wants to be a teacher. Bihar has been so successful at keeping teenage girls in school, the bike giveaways have spread to neighboring...
06:16 PM, May 21, 2012
Bichel does not want to be Australia's next bowling coach because of the heavy demands of touring. ...
10:05 PM, May 18, 2012
New Delhi: Bicycle-maker Firefox Bikes launched one of the costliest cycles in the country, priced at Rs 4.25 lakh. The cycle - TREK ELITE 9.9 SSL - which is a full carbon frame bike, weighs only 10 kg. "Elite 9.9 SSL, a boon for hi-end bikers, being one of the best in its category, it's a bike for bike lovers who appreciate precision and quality," Firefox Bikes Managing Director Shiv...
02:45 PM, Jan 07, 2012
New Delhi: Bickering and clashes are increasing in 'Bigg Boss' and actress-singer Raageshwari Loomba, who is the latest to be evicted, says stress level is increasing with each day as a result tempers are flaring in the house. "Stress is building up in the house as everyone is trying hard to stay as a result many contestants have started losing their temper over small things like cleanliness or food," Raageshwari...
12:56 PM, Oct 24, 2011
Las Vegas: A federal jury on Friday found an active-duty Navy SEAL guilty on 13 of 15 charges alleging he smuggled machine guns and explosives from Iraq and Afghanistan and conspired with three convicted co-defendants to sell them in the United States. The jury returned the verdict in US District Court after about 10 hours considering the fate of Petty Officer Nicholas Bickle. Prosecutors say federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,...
02:44 AM, Oct 08, 2011
