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Everything you need to know about Massa: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Massa: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Deprived of basic amenities, Sharif's Jatti Umra village prays for his India visit to get 'attenti

June 5, 2013 at 2:25 PM

Jatti Umra (Amritsar), June 4 (ANI): Located near the mighty River Beas, Jatti Umra, Pakistan's incoming Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's native village and its 1500-strong population, is praying that he makes a visit to India and the village soon, so that at least something is done to provide them with basic amenities, which they don't have.

Motorsports: Di Resta brings home 6 points

May 12, 2013 at 9:42 PM

Catalunya (Spain), May 12 (IANS) Force India driver Paul di Resta continued with his impressive season as he came home in seventh position to bag six points at the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix held here at the Circuit de Catalunya Sunday.

Di Resta finishes fourth in Bahrain

April 21, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Sakhir, April 21 (IANS) British Formula 1 driver Paul di Resta of Force India missed the podium by 2.2 seconds as he finished fourth in the Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit here Sunday.

Formula 1 Drivers' Championship classifications

April 14, 2013 at 6:04 PM

Shanghai, April 14 (IANS) Formula 1 defending World Champion Sebastian Vettel still leads the Drivers' World Championship standings despite finishing fourth in the Chinese Grand Prix here at the Shanghai International Circuit Sunday.

Chinese Grand Prix results

April 14, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Shanghai, April 14 (IANS) Ferrari's Fernando Alonso won the Chinese Grand Prix for the second time here at the Shanghai International Circuit Sunday from Lotus' Kimi Raikkonen and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton.

Alonso claims second victory in China

April 14, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Shanghai, April 14 (IANS) Fernando Alonso took Ferrari's first victory of the season here Sunday at the Chinese Grand Prix, the third race of this year's Formula 1 World Championship, having it comfortably sewn up with a big lead of 10.1 seconds ahead of a close battle for second place between three other drivers.

First pole of season for Hamilton, Mercedes

April 13, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Shanghai, April 13 (IANS) British Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton bagged his and his team Mercedes' first pole of the season here at the Shanghai International Circuit Saturday for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix.

Chinese GP: Massa quickest in second practice

April 12, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Shanghai, April 12 (IANS) Ferrari's Felipe Massa set the pace in the second practice session at the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix here Friday.

Massa confident of Ferrari's chances in 2013

April 9, 2013 at 6:45 PM

Maranello (Italy), April 9 (IANS) Brazilian Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa has no doubt that Ferrari is a title contender despite not winning either of the first two races of the season so far.

Vettel's image has taken a beating, say F1 pundits

April 4, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Has Sebastian Vettel's act of defying team orders in Malaysia diminished the accomplishments of the youngest Formula 1 triple world champion?

Vettel's image has taken a beating, say F1 pundits

April 4, 2013 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Has Sebastian Vettel's act of defying team orders in Malaysia diminished the accomplishments of the youngest Formula 1 triple world champion?

Vettel grabs pole in rain-hit Malaysian GP qualifying

March 23, 2013 at 7:46 PM

Sepang (Malaysia), March 23 (IANS) Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull will start the Formula 1 Malaysian Grand Prix on pole position after becoming the fastest driver in qualifying Saturday for the second consecutive time this season.

Sutil settles for 9th place in Malaysian GP qualifying

March 23, 2013 at 5:06 PM

Sepang (Malaysia), March 23 (IANS) Sahara Force India driver Adrian Sutil was ninth fastest while rain spoiled his teammate Paul di Resta's chances of making the Q3 in the chaotic Formula 1 Malaysian Grand Prix qualifying here Saturday.

Sutil ninth fastest in rain-hit Malaysian GP qualifying

March 23, 2013 at 4:02 PM

Sepang (Malaysia), March 23 (IANS) Sahara Force India driver Adrian Sutil was ninth fastest while rain spoiled his teammate Paul di Resta's chances of making the Q3 in the chaotic Formula 1 Malaysian Grand Prix qualifying here Saturday.

Raikkonen puts up strong show in Malaysian GP practice

March 22, 2013 at 5:54 PM

Sepang (Malaysia), March 22 (IANS) Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus put on a strong performance in the two practice sessions of the Formula 1 Malaysian Grand Prix, following his outstanding two-stop victory in Melbourne last week.

Massa 'enjoying living more' after career-risking 'freak' accident

March 22, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Kuala Lumpur, Mar 22 (ANI): Formula One racer Felipe Massa has said that a freak accident which may have ended his career, has instead caused him to 'enjoy living' more.

Vettel storms to pole in Australia

March 17, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Melbourne, March 17 (IANS) German Formula 1 driver Sebastian Vettel stormed to pole position as the Red Bulls locked out the front row in the first Grand Prix of the 2013 season at Albert Park here in Australia Sunday.

Next weekend crucial for Ferrari: Massa

March 10, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 10 (IANS) Ferrari driver Felipe Massa says the next week will reveal if the Italian team's remodelled Formula 1 car will deliver success in 2013.

Hulkenberg becomes F1's 'Cinderella'!

February 24, 2013 at 3:47 PM

London, Feb. 24 (ANI): Sauber star Nico Hulkenberg has declared himself Formula One's Cinderella after he was given a shoe that fits.

Massa all praise for his new F1 car

February 6, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Rio De Janeiro, Feb 6 (IANS) Ferrari driver Felipe Massa has said the team's 2013 car is on "another planet" compared to the one of last year.

Ferrari hoping to end four-year long title drought after unveiling new car

February 2, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Sydney, Feb 2(ANI): Ferrari has expressed hope their four-year long wait of winning the Formula One constructor's championship would end this season after unveiling its new car F138.

Massa first to test new Ferrari

January 25, 2013 at 1:12 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Jan 25 (IANS) Brazil's Felipe Massa will be the first driver to test Ferrari's 2013 Formula 1 car.

Massa consulted shrink to save F1 career following poor start last season

January 19, 2013 at 12:57 PM

London, Jan.19 (ANI): Ferrari driver Felipe Massa has admitted he feared his Formula One career may have ended following an ill-fated start in 2012, and added he had even consulted a professional sports psychologist to overcome the suspicions.

Felipe Massa eyeing F1 title challenge

January 18, 2013 at 10:49 AM

Rio de Janeiro, Jan 18 (IANS) Ferrari driver Felipe Massa has said he intended to vie for the Formula 1 drivers' championship this year alongside team-mate Fernando Alonso.

Bianchi beats Alonso and Massa in go-karting

January 14, 2013 at 4:58 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Jan 14 (IANS) Frenchman Jules Bianchi upstaged Ferrari's Formula 1 pair of Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa by winning the Challenge of the Stars go-kart event in the southern Brazilian city of Penha.

More motivated than ever for 2013: Massa

December 18, 2012 at 11:17 AM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Ferrari's driver Felipe Massa says he is "more motivated than ever" for the next season after an impressive second-half of the 2012 Formula 1 season.

Vettel's triumph caps electrifying F1 season

November 26, 2012 at 1:27 PM

Sao Paulo, Nov 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Sebastian Vettel's triumph in the rain here Sunday ended one of the most exciting seasons in Formula 1 history, one in which records were smashed and legends battled emerging talents.

Massa hopes for hat?trick in Brazil

November 23, 2012 at 3:54 PM

Sao Paulo, Nov 23 (IANS) Brazilian driver Felipe Massa has hinted he will put Ferrari team strategy aside in a bid to win his home Formula One Grand Prix for a third time at Interlagos Sunday.

Alonso remains coy about clinching GP world title

November 23, 2012 at 2:10 PM

London, Nov. 23 (ANI): Formula One star Fernando Alonso has reportedly remained coy about his chances of lifting the F1 crown ahead of Sunday's showdown in Sao Paulo.

Unearthing history: Indian workers killed 110 years ago in Suriname

November 22, 2012 at 11:38 AM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) An archaeologist's plans to locate the graves of Indian indentured workers killed 110 years ago in Suriname has revived interest in a long buried episode in the history of the Indian community in the South American nation.

Hamilton wins in Texas as Vettel fails to secure title

November 19, 2012 at 3:15 AM

Moscow, Nov 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) McLaren's Lewis Hamilton won the inaugural Formula One race at the Circuit of the Americas in Texas as Sebastian Vettel failed to secure a third straight title.

Vettel zooms to pole at US Grand Prix

November 18, 2012 at 3:55 PM

Austin (Texas), Nov 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Sebastian Vettel is in pole position to win his third straight Formula One title after qualifying first for Sunday's United States Grand Prix.

Hamilton hopeful of victory after front row spot

November 18, 2012 at 3:07 PM

Austin (Texas), Nov 18 (IANS/CMC) McLaren's Lewis Hamilton is hoping for a win after making the front row in qualifying for Sunday's Formula One United States Grand Prix.

Ferrari boss urges team to give all to help Alonso beat Red Bull's Vettel

October 31, 2012 at 3:56 PM

London, Oct 31(ANI): Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has urged his team to take inspiration from driver Fernando Alonso's brilliant effort at the Indian Grand Prix and called on them give their all to help the Spaniard pip Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel to win the Formula One drivers' championship.

Vettel wins second consecutive Indian Grand Prix; Mallya's Force India gets four points

October 28, 2012 at 7:35 PM

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Oct. 28 (ANI): German and Red Bull racer Sebastian Vettel won the second Indian Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit here on Sunday.

Vettel wins Indian Grand Prix, extends title lead

October 28, 2012 at 5:59 PM

Greater Noida, Oct 28 (IANS) Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel cruised to his second successive victory at the Formula One Indian Grand Prix here Sunday and extended his championship lead over Fernando Alonso by 13 points.

Vettel 'delighted' after Red Bull takes double pole in qualifying at Indian GP

October 27, 2012 at 5:35 PM

London, Oct 27(ANI): Sebastian Vettel said he is very happy after taking the pole position in the Indian Grand Prix along side teammate Mark Webber.

Vettel storms to second straight pole at Indian GP

October 27, 2012 at 4:07 PM

Greater Noida, Oct 27 (IANS) Very few would bet against Sebastian Vettel winning the Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix again. The defending champion was the fastest in qualifying here Saturday to go with his dominance in free practice.

Vettel dominates Indian GP practice run

October 26, 2012 at 6:14 PM

Greater Noida, Oct 26 (IANS) Defending champion Sebastian Vettel topped both practice sessions at the Formula One Indian Grand Prix here Friday as his Red Bull team dominated the proceedings in the afternoon.

India unhappy with Ferrari over marines issue

October 26, 2012 at 6:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) The Indian government Friday hit back at Italian Formula 1 team Ferrari's decision to pay tribute to two Italian Navy Marines, who are facing trial in Kerala for shooting two Indian fishermen in India's territorial waters.

Vettel sets fastest time in opening practice session of Indian GP to enhance title hopes

October 26, 2012 at 3:50 PM

London, Oct 26 (ANI): Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel gave his hopes of a fourth consecutive Grand Prix win a major boost after he set the fastest time in the opening practice session at the Buddh International Circuit on Friday, while chief title rival Ferrari's Fernando Alonso came third.

India gears up for second Grand Prix.

October 26, 2012 at 10:06 AM

Greater NOIDA (Uttar Pradesh), Oct. 26 (ANI): Organizers of the second edition of the Indian Grand Prix are jazzing up the Buddh International Circuit in Greater NOIDA in Uttar Pradesh in anticipation of a nail biting race that could decide the 2012-13 Formula One champion.

Massa confident of maintaining momentum

October 25, 2012 at 4:15 PM

Greater Noida, Oct 25 (IANS) Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa says it was time for repaying the faith Ferrari had shown in him by giving the Brazilian an extension at the Maranello outfit.

Massa signs new one-year contract extension with Ferrari ending Vettel rumour

October 17, 2012 at 8:43 PM

London, Oct 17(ANI): Ferrari driver Felipe Massa has signed a new one-year contract extension with the Italian outfit, which has effectively put an end to Sebastian Vettel to Ferrari rumours.

Montezemolo reluctant on Vettel joining Ferrari

October 15, 2012 at 5:00 PM

London, Oct 15 (IANS) Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has shown reluctance over Sebastian Vettel's reported move to the Italian outfit for the 2014 Formula 1 season.

Vettel wins Korean GP, takes championship lead

October 14, 2012 at 3:32 PM

Yeongam (South Korea), Oct 14 (IANS) Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel took the lead in the Formula One drivers' championship with a comfortable victory in the Korean Grand Prix here Sunday.

Webber pips Vettel to pole at Korean GP

October 13, 2012 at 2:56 PM

Yeongam (South Korea), Oct 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel locked out the front row for Red Bull in the Formula One Korean Grand Prix qualifying here Saturday.

Track changes add to thrill of Indian GP

October 11, 2012 at 9:08 PM

Greater Noida, Oct 11 (IANS) Fans attending the Oct 26-28 Indian Grand Prix will see a handful of track changes at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) including at the 'famous' turn 8 which caused Felipe Massa's accident during the inaugural edition.

Webber, Button slam 'nutcase' Grosjean after ninth crash in 14 GP races

October 8, 2012 at 3:39 PM

London, Oct 8(ANI): McLaren and Red Bull drivers Jensen Button and Mark Webber have slammed Romain Grosjean after the Frenchman crashed into the Australian ace during the Japanese Grand Prix, which made it his ninth crash in fourteen Grand Prix races.

Hamilton slams Perez for jeopardizing championship hopes at Japanese GP

October 8, 2012 at 1:23 PM

London, Oct 8(ANI): Lewis Hamilton has taken a dig at Sauber driver Sergio Perez, who would replace him at McLaren next year, accusing the Mexican of trying to hamper his Formula One championship hopes with a crazy overtaking maneuver during the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday.

Massa hopeful of Ferrari contract extension

October 8, 2012 at 11:15 AM

Rio de Janeiro, Oct 8 (IANS) Brazilian driver Felipe Massa hopes his second-placing at the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix will be enough to secure his position with Ferrari next year.

Vettel wins in Japan, closes gap on leader Alonso

October 7, 2012 at 4:21 PM

Suzuka (Japan), Oct 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Sebastian Vettel put in a dominating performance in his Red Bull to win the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix here Saturday and close in on Ferrari's championship leader Fernando Alonso.

Vettel wins Japanese Grand Prix

October 7, 2012 at 3:09 PM

Suzuka (Japan), Oct 7 (IANS) German driver Sebastian Vettel in his Red Bull claimed the Japanese Grand Prix here Sunday.

Hulkenberg finishes seventh in Japan GP

October 7, 2012 at 1:33 PM

Suzuka (Japan), Oct 7 (IANS) Sahara Force India's Nico Hulkenberg finished seventh in the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix to bag six points here Sunday.

Vettel secures fourth straight Suzuka pole

October 6, 2012 at 4:14 PM

Suzuka, Oct 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Sebastian Vettel stormed to his fourth straight pole position at the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix qualifying here Saturday, while his teammate Mark Webber went second fastest to seal a Red Bull front row.

Vettel wins in Singapore as Alonso extends lead

September 23, 2012 at 8:19 PM

Singapore, Sep 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A disciplined drive from Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel proved enough to win a chaotic Singapore Grand Prix night race after Lewis Hamilton retired from pole position.

'New boy' Perez says 'ready to win with top F1 teams'

September 21, 2012 at 4:59 PM

London, Sep 21(ANI): Sauber driver Sergio Perez has said he is ready to take the big step in his Formula One career, and is good enough to drive top teams like McLaren or Ferrari.

Rosberg confident Schumacher will get boot if Hamilton takes up Mercedes offer

September 20, 2012 at 4:51 PM

London, Sep 20(ANI): Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg is confident he won't get the boot if McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton would join his team, and thinks the Brit could once again force Michael Schumacher into retirement.

Massa denies Ferrari doubt affecting results

September 19, 2012 at 11:25 AM

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 19 (IANS) Ferrari driver Felipe Massa has insisted that his uncertainty about his Formula One future is not affecting his performances.

Alonso is toughest rival, says Massa

September 14, 2012 at 12:20 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 14 (IANS) Brazilian driver Felipe Massa has described Ferrari teammate Fernando Alonso as the toughest opponent in his 10-year Formula One career.

Hamilton glides to Monza victory

September 9, 2012 at 8:15 PM

Monza, Sep 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Lewis Hamilton won the Italian Grand Prix Sunday to take second place in the Formula One driver's world championship behind leader Fernando Alonso.

McLaren lock front row in Italy

September 8, 2012 at 7:27 PM

Monza, Sep 8 (IANS) McLaren locked out the front row with Lewis Hamilton taking pole here at the Italian Grand Prix Saturday.

Button wins in chaotic Belgian GP

September 2, 2012 at 8:01 PM

Spa-Francorchamps, Sep 2 (IANS/RIA Novosti) McLaren's Jenson Button took his first win since March with a disciplined drive from pole position in a chaotic and entertaining Belgian Grand Prix Sunday.

Domineering Hamilton wins Hungarian GP

July 29, 2012 at 9:14 PM

Budapest, July 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A disciplined drive from Lewis Hamilton earned him victory in the Hungarian Grand Prix Sunday despite a fierce challenge from the Lotus pair of Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean.

Hamilton charges to pole in Hungarian GP

July 28, 2012 at 7:38 PM

Budapest, July 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) McLaren's Lewis Hamilton took pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix Saturday, leaving his rivals in the dust with a blistering final flying lap.

Hamilton leads McLaren resurgence

July 27, 2012 at 8:42 PM

Budapest, July 27 (IANS/ RIA Novosti) McLaren's Lewis Hamilton finished fastest in both practice sessions for the Formula One's Hungarian Grand Prix Friday as the British team's performance suggested upgrades to their car were having a significant effect.

German GP: Alonso cruises to season's third win

July 22, 2012 at 7:55 PM

Hockenheim, July 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Fernando Alonso stretched his lead in the Formula One drivers' championship with an imperious win at the German Grand Prix Sunday.

German GP: Alonso zooms to second straight pole

July 21, 2012 at 7:22 PM

Hockenheim, July 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Formula One world championship leader Fernando Alonso stormed to pole position in a showery qualifying session at the German Grand Prix here Saturday.

Bruno Senna awarded Lorenzo Bandini Trophy

July 17, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Grove (England), July 17 (IANS) Williams' Formula One driver Bruno Senna collected the Lorenzo Bandini Trophy in the picturesque town of Brisighella, Italy, awarded to him for showing great promise at the beginning of his racing career.

Canadian GP: Hamilton 7th different winner in 2012

June 11, 2012 at 2:32 AM

Montreal, June 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A late charge from McLaren's Lewis Hamilton was enough to win him the Canadian Grand Prix Sunday, extending an extraordinary run of seven different drivers winning the first seven races of 2012.

Hamilton revving-up to join Massa, Webber and Schumacher on transfer 'merry-go-round' contract

June 10, 2012 at 1:52 PM

London, June 10 (ANI): Formula One driver Lewish Hamilton is likely to switch from McLaren, as after two seasons of stagnation in the driver market, the transfer 'merry-go-round' is finally showing signs of spinning into action.

Senegal coach optimistic ahead of World Cup qualifier

June 9, 2012 at 5:36 PM

Kampala (Uganda), June 9 (IANS) Senegal's head coach Joseph Koto is confident his team will pick three points against Uganda Saturday when the two teams clash in a 2014 World Cup qualifier at Namboole Stadium on the outskirts of the Ugandan capital Kampala.

Felipe Massa 'chilled out' about Formula One future

June 8, 2012 at 4:16 PM

London, June 8 (ANI): Brazilian F1 driver Felipe Massa is relaxed about his Formula One future and has said he will wait until August to make a decision.

Upgrades give Alonso a title shot: Fisichella

June 6, 2012 at 8:08 PM

Moscow, June 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) New upgrades to Ferrari's aerodynamics have made Fernando Alonso a strong contender for the Formula One title, three-time race winner Giancarlo Fisichella said Wednesday.

Cash-strapped Mallya might let Force India driver Di Resta leave for right price

June 3, 2012 at 2:12 PM

London, Jun 3(ANI): Talented Force India driver Paul Di Resta is in pole position to land a McLaren job if Lewis Hamilton's contract talks fail, and his troubled billionaire owner Vijay Mallya is ready to let him leave at the right price.

Ferrari to auction F1 items to help Italian quake victims

June 1, 2012 at 11:35 AM

Rome, June 1 (IANS/AKI) Automobile giant Ferrari will auction a luxury sports car and Formula 1 memorabilia to help in relief efforts in Italy where two earthquakes killed at least 23 people and left around 20,000 homeless.

Webber's Ferrari switch talks gain momentum

May 31, 2012 at 6:23 PM

Sydney, May 31 (ANI): Rumours of Formula One driver Mark Webber's switch to Ferrari have gained momentum after he went out of his way to embrace Fernando Alonso, reported to be his next teammate, following emphatic victory in Monaco.

Chief Horner says Webber is 'comfortable' at Red Bull

May 29, 2012 at 1:43 PM

London, May 29(ANI): Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has said Mark Webber is quite comfortable with them, and belittled speculation that Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix winner might move on to Ferrari next season.

Red Bull teammates Webber and Vettel may move to Ferrari?

May 28, 2012 at 5:19 PM

Maranello, Italy May 28 (ANI): Red Bull teammates Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel are contemplating moving to Italian Formula One camp Ferrari, it has emerged.

Force India's Di Resta in frame to replace Schumacher at Mercedes next season

May 22, 2012 at 2:09 PM

London, May 22(ANI): Force India driver Paul Di Resta could possibly replace Mercedes' ace driver Michael Schumacher at the end of season.

Fortunate classes in Syria maintain lifestyles despite deadly unrest

May 13, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Damascus, May 13 (Xinhua-ANI): Despite mounting suffering of Syrians in restive areas and the unrelenting cycle of violence, people at some upscale districts of the capital appear to have distanced themselves from the crisis and chosen to maintain their lifestyles.

Ferrari eyeing Force India's di Resta for 2013 season

May 10, 2012 at 2:38 PM

Barcelona, May 10 (IANS) Sahara Force India driver Paul di Resta is in line to replace Felipe Massa at Ferrari for the 2013 Formula One season.

Force India driver Di Resta on Ferrari's radar to replace under-performing Massa

May 10, 2012 at 12:14 PM

London, May 10(ANI): Force India driver Paul Di Resta is among the short listed candidates to replace under-performing Ferrari driver Felipe Massa in 2013.

Webber ridicules rumors about him joining Ferrari in 2013

May 2, 2012 at 3:30 PM

London, May 2(ANI): Red Bull driver Mar Webber has laughed off rumors that he would join Ferrari alongside close pal Fernando Alonso for the 2013 championship season.

Vettel wins Bahrain GP, Force India's Di Resta finishes sixth

April 22, 2012 at 10:36 PM

Manama, April 22 (IANS) Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel leapt back into the limelight - and the lead of the world championship - with victory in Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix while Force India's Paul Di Resta made a strong sixth-place finish here Sunday.

Vettel takes pole, di Resta 10th in Bahrain

April 21, 2012 at 8:29 PM

Manama (Bahrain), April 21 (IANS) Two-time defending champion Sebastian Vettel will take his first pole position of the Formula One season here at the Bahrain Grand Prix Sunday while Sahara Force India drivers come in at 10th and 13th.

Rosberg sets pace in second practice at Bahrain GP

April 20, 2012 at 8:13 PM

Manama (Bahrain), April 20 (IANS) Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg, who won the Chinese Grand Prix, set the pace in the second practice at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) amidst security concerns that prompted Force India to pull out of the second session here Friday.

Slashing meat intake vital for curbing emissions

April 16, 2012 at 4:27 PM

Washington, April 16 (IANS) Per capita meat consumption need to be halved by 2050 in the developed world if the emission of nitrous oxide (N2O), one of the most important greenhouse gases, is to be curbed, as set out by the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

One third of women eat snakes secretly

April 13, 2012 at 6:23 PM

One third of women gorge on snacks when they find that no one is watching them, says a study done in Britain.

Hamilton fastest in Chinese GP first practice

April 13, 2012 at 2:51 PM

Shanghai, April 13 (IANS) McLaren's British driver Lewis Hamilton clocked the fastest lap time in the first practice session of the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix here Friday.

Fox News poll bucks across board trend by showing Romney marginally ahead of Obama

April 13, 2012 at 1:39 PM

Washington, Apr 13 (ANI): A latest Fox News poll this week has Romney topping Obama by 46-44 percent as opposed to the ABC News poll last week, which showed Obama ahead by 51-44.

One third of women are secret snackers

April 12, 2012 at 4:19 PM

London, April 12 (ANI): A third of women eat snacks when no one is watching, a British study has claimed.

New drug 'reverses Fragile X syndrome symptoms'

April 12, 2012 at 4:19 PM

Washington, Apr 12 (ANI): A new compound reverses many of the major symptoms associated with Fragile X syndrome (FXS), which is the most common form of inherited intellectual disability and a leading cause of autism, a new study has claimed.

Romney fails in attempt to target Obama on women's issues

April 12, 2012 at 3:31 PM

Washington, Apr 12(ANI): US presidential contender and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney has failed in an attempt to target President Barack Obama on women' issues, as his allegations that 92.3 percent of all jobs lost during Barack Obama's tenure have been lost by women, has been dubbed as 'false'

Gingrich slams Fox News for 'pro-Romney bias' from beginning of presidential fight

April 12, 2012 at 2:51 PM

Washington, Apr 12 (ANI): White House Republican contender Newt Gingrich has slammed Fox News, saying the American news channel has been biased towards former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney from the beginning of the Republican presidential fight.

Tweaking copper to recycle CO2 into fuel

April 12, 2012 at 2:03 PM

Washington, April 12 (IANS) Copper is one of the few metals that can turn carbon dioxide (CO2) into hydrocarbon fuels with little energy and also cut down on emissions. Such a self-energizing system could vastly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired and natural-gas-powered plants.

Ode Massacre case: 18 sentenced to life term, seven to seven-year jail

April 12, 2012 at 1:56 PM

An Ahmedabad court, which found 23 accused guilty and 23 accused innocent in Ode village Massacre case 2002, today sentenced its final verdict in which it pronounced life term imprisonment to 18 while five have been sentenced seven year jail.......

Bobby Jindal endorses Romney for President

April 11, 2012 at 12:59 PM

Washington, April 11 (ANI): Indian-origin Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal has came out in support of former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney as his closest rival Rick Santorum suspended his presidential election campaign.

Actual location of 'Simpsons' town of Springfield revealed after 23 seasons

April 11, 2012 at 12:09 PM

London, Apr 11 (ANI): Matt Groening, the creator of 'Simpsons', has finally revealed that Springfield in Oregon is the basis for the hometown of the characters of the show.

Santorum quits White House race clearing path for Romney

April 11, 2012 at 10:31 AM

Washington, Apr 11 (ANI): US Republican Presidential candidate Rick Santorum has decided to quit the White House race, clearing the way for former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney to challenge Barack Obama in November's election.