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Kashmiris wake up to normalcy after 9 days

After a weeklong suffocating curfew, residents of Kashmir stepped out as free citizens again on Sunday, rediff.com's Sahim Salim reports. After three days of incessant rains, clouds cleared in......

India will have to depend on the US for military equipment

Rahul Bedi, who has been writing relentlessly on India's strategic and defence related issues, thinks this year will cement India-United States defence ties like never before. New Delhi-based Bedi......

Hawking, Yunus conferred highest US civilian award

British scientist Stephen Hawking and Bangaldeshi Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus are among the 16 eminent personalities who were on Wednesday conferred 'Presidential Medal of Freedom', America's......

The sheep

The sheep is the most feminine sign of the Chinese zodiac. Called the Good Samaritan of the cycle, sheep are righteous, sincere and easily taken in by sob stories. They are artistic, fashionable......

The sheep

An 'app' a day to keep the doctor away

The smartphone you carry in your pocket can now inspire you to lead a fit life with a wide range of apps. Wouldn't it be nice if you could be motivated enough to get to the gym and work out, or......

Tribute: Moonwalking before she could walk

Rediff staffer Anisha Ralhan pens this heartfelt tribute to the man who takes the numero uno spot in her life.Do you remember the time when you last grooved to the thriller track; throwing your......

When Tendulkar was bowled over by Big B

It was as if the entire galaxy of stars had come down to the earth when Sachin Tendulkar, Amitabh Bachchan, Sunil Gavaskar and Gundappa Viswanath came together under one roof. It was mutual......

Playing Shriya Saran's daddy

His peformance in the magnum opus Pazhassi Raja has been appreciated by all. Yes, we're talking about Sarath Kumar who is ready with another Tamil movie titled Jaggubhai. When actors......

Make some noise for the new Michael!

Chris Brown stunned fans when he made a surprise appearance at rapper Lil Wayne's concert, moonwalking to pop icon Michael Jackson's hit number 'Billie Jean'. The 'Kiss Kiss' star joined Wayne and......

Listen to the best of Mohammad Rafi

On the 29th death anniversary of legendary singer Mohammad Rafi, we decided to bring you the best of his songs, sung by the brilliant Sonu Niigaam. Listen to the best of Rafi,......

Women's tennis is clean: Billie Jean

Tennis great Billie Jean King said she would be surprised if women's tennis became embroiled in the match-fixing allegations that have overshadowed the men's game in 2007. Asked if she had heard of......

Billie Jean pleads with Wimbledon for equal money

Tennis champion and pioneer Billie Jean King pleaded on Thursday for Wimbledon officials to offer equal prize money for men and women. "It's just the right thing to do in the 21st century," King......

Wimbledon was Navratilova's cake

Martina Navratilova says from now on whatever she achieves will be the icing on the cake after equalling Billy Jean King's record of 20 Wimbledon titles with her mixed doubles trophy at the......

Paes-Navratilova in semis

Martina Navratilova stayed on course to equal Billie Jean King's record of 20 Wimbledon titles on Friday, reaching the mixed doubles semi-final with Indiandoubles specialistLeander Paes.The......

Venus should use her 'wingspan'

Six-times Wimbledon champion Billie Jean King says Venus Williams would return to the Grand Slam winners' circle if she used her "wingspan" more.Venus, twice champion at the grasscourt Grand Slam......

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Q. Billie Jean King beat who in the famous battle of the sexes in 1973?
Trivial Pursuit: A. more

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Q. Billie Jean King-Who is this ??
Rose: A. Bobby Riggs more

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Q. Who is your favourite tennis player ?
Nags: A. As one of the 20th century's most respected and influential people, Billie Jean King has long been a champion for social change and equality. She...... more

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Q. who is the Greatest sportswomen of all time?
Nags: A. billy jean king more

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Q. How many Grand Slam Titles were won by Serena Willams uptill now ?
Cmm: A. twelve, she has equalled Billie Jean King more

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Michael Jackson's nephew defends sexual abuse charges

File photo of Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson's nephew Taj recently claimed that his uncle late King of Pop gave him the much needed support after... ...

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Rod Laver to be honored with Gene Scott Award

Rod Laver, the only person in history to have ever achieved two Grand Slams and undoubtedly one of the greatest legends of tennis, will be an... ...

http://www.thesportscampus.com/2013051529619/tennis-news/rod-laver-to-be-honored-with-gene-scott-award

Tennis stars and their pets

Masters women's singles, it wasn't her trophy but her 'trophy dog' - the adorable little Chip - who got the most attention. Turns out, Serena isn't... ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/relationships/pets/Tennis-stars-and-their-pets/articleshow/20029393.cms

Gay tennis players would not have a problem

The second- and third-ranked players were asked about the possibility Sunday at the Italian Open after NBA veteran Jason Collins recently became... ...

http://www.firstpost.com/sports/federer-murray-gay-tennis-players-would-not-have-a-problem-777851.html

Serena Williams beats Maria Sharapova in final

International News: Serena Williams beats Maria Sharapova in Madrid Open final World number one Serena Williams beat Maria Sharapova in the Madrid... ...

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Billie Jean King

News for Billie Jean King

Kashmiris wake up to normalcy after 9 days

India will have to depend on the US for military equipment

Hawking, Yunus conferred highest US civilian award

The sheep

The sheep

An 'app' a day to keep the doctor away

Tribute: Moonwalking before she could walk

When Tendulkar was bowled over by Big B

Playing Shriya Saran's daddy

Make some noise for the new Michael!

Listen to the best of Mohammad Rafi

Women's tennis is clean: Billie Jean

Billie Jean pleads with Wimbledon for equal money

Wimbledon was Navratilova's cake

Paes-Navratilova in semis

Venus should use her 'wingspan'

People speak for billie jean king

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