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Sathiyan-Akash duo wins WTT Contender title

Sathiyan-Akash duo wins WTT Contender title

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

India's Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Akash Pal won the men's doubles title beating French pair of Leo De Nodrest and Julles Rolland in straight games in just under 22 minutes at the WTT Contender event in Lagos, Nigeria, on Saturday.

Courts should not hesitate to deny liberty for corruption-free society: SC

Courts should not hesitate to deny liberty for corruption-free society: SC

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that courts should not hesitate to deny liberty to accused individuals in order to ensure a corruption-free society. The court's statement came while upholding the dismissal of an anticipatory bail plea in a corruption case against a public official. The court highlighted the dangers of corruption and emphasized that the presumption of innocence alone cannot be the sole consideration for granting bail in such cases.

The E-Rickshaw Driver Who Won Big On KBC

The E-Rickshaw Driver Who Won Big On KBC

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

'Since I got married, I've seen him watch KBC all the time.' 'We never have songs or movies playing on our TV; it's always general knowledge and current affairs.'

UTT: Thakkar beats Sharath Kamal as U Mumba down Chennai

UTT: Thakkar beats Sharath Kamal as U Mumba down Chennai

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Manav Thakkar pulled off a nail-biting victory against the experienced Achanta Sharath Kamal as U Mumba TT defeated Chennai Lions 8-7 in an exciting clash of the Ultimate Table Tennis 2024.

Third seed Badosa enjoys quick start at Rolland Garros

Third seed Badosa enjoys quick start at Rolland Garros

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Third seed Paula Badosa made quick work of French wildcard Fiona Ferro by winning 6-2 6-0 in under an hour to book a spot in the second round of the French Open

Bopanna-Ebden duo storm into French Open semis

Bopanna-Ebden duo storm into French Open semis

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden continued their impressive run at the French Open, booking their place in the semifinals with a hard-fought victory

Is India's TT dominance finally here?

Is India's TT dominance finally here?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Can see growth, especially in women's table tennis in India: Manika Batra on UTT

Russian Dzalamidze switches nationality to play Wimbledon

Russian Dzalamidze switches nationality to play Wimbledon

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Natela Dzalamidze will be able to compete at Wimbledon after she changed her nationality to represent Georgia

Djokovic looking forward to return to Australian Open

Djokovic looking forward to return to Australian Open

Rediff.com28 May 2022

Novak Djokovic said on Friday he would like to return to play in Australia again despite being deported from the country earlier this year

STRANGE: Wimbledon ban to result in Medvedev gaining No.1 Rank

STRANGE: Wimbledon ban to result in Medvedev gaining No.1 Rank

Rediff.com24 May 2022

The ATP and WTA last week took away ranking points from Wimbledon following the organisers' decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players

Sonam, Deepika or Kareena: Who wore yellow best?

Sonam, Deepika or Kareena: Who wore yellow best?

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Take the poll and tell us whose style appealed to you the most.

Kriti, Vaani, Taapsee: Best Dressed Actress? VOTE!

Kriti, Vaani, Taapsee: Best Dressed Actress? VOTE!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

Will you pick Kriti over fashionista Jacqueline?

Tour de France: Bardet wins 18th stage, Froome retains yellow jersey

Tour de France: Bardet wins 18th stage, Froome retains yellow jersey

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

France's Romain Bardet of AG2r-La Mondiale won the 18th stage of the Tour de France, a 186.5-km trek from Gap on Thursday.

Images: Oops! Models falling on the catwalk

Images: Oops! Models falling on the catwalk

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

French designer Stephane Rolland's show saw some action as a model presenting his collection slipped and fell on the runway. We bring you ten such dramatic falls on catwalks across the world. Keep clicking!

STUNNING PICS: World's oldest supermodel at 81

STUNNING PICS: World's oldest supermodel at 81

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

As the oldest working fashion model set the ramp on fire at the Paris Fashion Week, we bring you images of the stunning lady -- Carmen Dell'Orefice (81) -- in her various avatars.

PIX: Fashion highs and lows at Cannes

PIX: Fashion highs and lows at Cannes

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Check out these showstoppers at the film festival.

Sania-Bhupathi out of French Open mixed doubles

Sania-Bhupathi out of French Open mixed doubles

Rediff.com30 May 2009

Indian mixed doubles pair of Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi suffered a straight set loss to French-Israeli duo of Nathalie Dechy and Andy Ram in the first round of the French Open in Paris on Saturday.

Nestle faces infrastructure problems in India

Nestle faces infrastructure problems in India

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

"I believe in driving big brands. It is very important to have focus in your approach towards placing new brands in a market. Just because we are present across 10-15 categories internationally doesn't mean we can roll out the products everywhere," says Martial Rolland, MD, Nestle India said.

Venus Williams's sister's murder: 1 charged

Venus Williams's sister's murder: 1 charged

Rediff.com17 Sep 2003

Aaron Michael Hammer (24) was charged with shooting the eldest sister of the tennis star as she was sitting in a car with a man.

Sania to face Morigami first

Sania to face Morigami first

Rediff.com16 Jun 2005

The Indian ace will take on the 64th ranked Japanese in the first round at Wimbledon.

Why Celine Dion is the ultimate STYLE ICON

Why Celine Dion is the ultimate STYLE ICON

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Beware! Dangerously sexy curves ahead.

Is Deepika the best fashionista in a cape at Cannes?

Is Deepika the best fashionista in a cape at Cannes?

Rediff.com19 May 2017

A red carpet staple, the cape is making a big splash at Cannes 2017 thanks to the actor.

Tour de France: Froome has lead cut; Nibali wins 19th stage

Tour de France: Froome has lead cut; Nibali wins 19th stage

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Chris Froome has one more mountainous hurdle to overcome to claim a second Tour de France title after Friday's 19th stage in which had 30 seconds chopped off his lead as Vincenzo Nibali claimed a controversial victory.

K L Rahul scores 337, becomes Karnataka's first triple centurion

K L Rahul scores 337, becomes Karnataka's first triple centurion

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

22-year-old Lokesh Rahul scored 337 as Karnataka amassed 719 for 5 in their Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh.

India, France ink 14 pacts including on nuclear energy, security

India, France ink 14 pacts including on nuclear energy, security

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Addressing a joint media event with Macron, Modi said the two countries have robust cooperation in the fields of defence and security.

Euro football round-up: PSG thump Angers 5-1; Milan drop points

Euro football round-up: PSG thump Angers 5-1; Milan drop points

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Photos from matches played in the French Ligue 1 and Serie A matches played on Saturday

10 OUTRAGEOUS gowns at the Golden Globes

10 OUTRAGEOUS gowns at the Golden Globes

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Making fashion history one awards edition at a time.

Tour de France: Froome strikes back with a bang on Mont Ventoux

Tour de France: Froome strikes back with a bang on Mont Ventoux

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Chris Froome moved closer to a maiden Tour de France title with an awe-inspiring victory on top of the intimidating Mont Ventoux, pulling away from his rivals in brutal fashion seven kilometres from the finish on Sunday.

Can corruption ever be contained?

Can corruption ever be contained?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

'The main ploy of the BJP's pre-poll proclamations on corruption was so cacophonous and resounding that it unexpectedly worked out to its greatest advantage. But there seems to be a lull after the sound and fury over corruption,' says Ram Ugrah.