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US Open: Sania-Black lose in women's doubles semi-finals

US Open: Sania-Black lose in women's doubles semi-finals

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

India's Sania Mirza and her partner Cara Black of Zimbabwe could not make it to the US Open women's doubles finals after going down in straight sets to Swiss-Italian pair of Martina Hingis and Flavia Pennetta at the Flushing Meadows.

Where were you when Apollo 11 landed on the moon?

Where were you when Apollo 11 landed on the moon?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

What were you doing when Neil Armstrong and Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin touched down on the Sea of Tranquility abroad the lunar module Eagle? How did you hear about it, and what did you think when you first heard that man now owned the moon?

Weary Kyrgios puts heat on officials after first round win

Weary Kyrgios puts heat on officials after first round win

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

'I think we should have a heat rule, it's not healthy to be out there getting dizzy and stuff and the poor ball kids out there. There should definitely be a heat rule looked at and put into place'

Making Wikipedia more useful

Making Wikipedia more useful

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Guesstimates suggest that around 80 to 85 per cent of Wiki information is accurate. That is less than 95 per cent that is considered the gold standard for 'normal' encyclopedias'. But 80 per cent is a reasonable baseline for somebody who's starting to research a topic and it does suggest that crowd-sourcing works, even though it is a long way from perfection, says Devangshu Datta.

What do Amal Clooney, Obama and Mother Teresa have in common?

What do Amal Clooney, Obama and Mother Teresa have in common?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

She snagged up Hollywood's most handsome bachelor and she's got brains too! Amal Alamuddin Clooney, the leggy lawyer, who was once upon a time an advisor on Syria to UN Special Envoy Kofi Annan, has been named the Most Fascinating Person of 2014 by Barbara Walters.

Czech teenager Kvitova upsets Safina

Czech teenager Kvitova upsets Safina

Rediff.com6 Sep 2009

World number one Dinara Safina was beaten 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 in the third round of the US Open on Saturday by little-known Czech Petra Kvitova.

Now, you can slick your throat with Budweiser

Now, you can slick your throat with Budweiser

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

Crown Beers India, the joint venture between Anheuser-Busch and Crown International, moved into the second phase of its India operations by launching the globally renowned beer brand, Budweiser, in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.

'Historic' SpaceX reaches International Space Station

'Historic' SpaceX reaches International Space Station

Rediff.com31 May 2020

The spacecraft is the first to take the American astronauts to orbit from American soil in nearly a decade.

Murray upsets Nadal to reach final

Murray upsets Nadal to reach final

Rediff.com8 Sep 2008

Sixth-seeded Briton Andy Murray entered his first Grand Slam final when he upset the world No 1 at the US Open on Sunday.

US Open PIX: Djokovic cruises; Osaka survives scare

US Open PIX: Djokovic cruises; Osaka survives scare

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

IMAGES from Day 5 of the 2020 US Open in New York on Friday.

Indian on moon still far off: ISRO chief

Indian on moon still far off: ISRO chief

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

For all the jokes that have been going around for decades that when American astronaut Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon, an Indian was already there, seriously, the hype about an Indian on the moon may be still be a ways off, according to the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization G Madhavan Nair.

Why every Indian must salute this Indian

Why every Indian must salute this Indian

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

'It is also very sad that many of us are yet to discover the Northeastern part of India. After having been to every state of India, people often refuse to believe that I am an Indian,' says Armstrong Pame, the admirable IAS officer from Manipur, who built a 100 km long road in a remote part of the hill state without government help.

US Open Order of Play

US Open Order of Play

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

Order of play on the opening day at the US Open.

Americans celebrate Landis's victory

Americans celebrate Landis's victory

Rediff.com24 Jul 2006

PIX: Deepika Padukone sizzles at the MTV EMA awards

PIX: Deepika Padukone sizzles at the MTV EMA awards

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

She's sexy and she knows it!

49-year-old cyclist misses podium by two seconds

49-year-old cyclist misses podium by two seconds

Rediff.com13 Aug 2008

French cycling veteran Jeannie Longo missed the women's time trial podium by just 2 seconds in what could be her final Olympic race.

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Take a look at some of the jaw-dropping images.

Djokovic survives epic, Hewitt exits

Djokovic survives epic, Hewitt exits

Rediff.com1 Sep 2007

Third seed Novak Djokovic survived an epic five-set encounter against Czech Radek Stepanek, fighting off exhaustion and crippling cramps to reach the third round of the US Open Friday.

US Open: Serena survives; Thiem, Azarenka roll into round of 16

US Open: Serena survives; Thiem, Azarenka roll into round of 16

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

IMAGES from Day 6 of the matches played at the US Open at Flushing Meadows on Saturday.

Pataudi was best at handling pressure, reveals study

Pataudi was best at handling pressure, reveals study

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

Ahead of Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi's third death anniversary in November, a website claims to have unearthed an unheralded aspect of the former Indian captain's game -- he was the best when it came to handling pressure.

You have inspired us: NASA to ISRO

You have inspired us: NASA to ISRO

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

NASA said it is looking forward to explore the solar system with its Indian counterpart.

He knew his team was doping...

He knew his team was doping...

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Former Tour de France winner and Team Saxo manager Bjarne Riis knew about doping in his team but failed to act.

Aussies eye Ashes whitewash

Aussies eye Ashes whitewash

Rediff.com28 Dec 2006

Australia captain Ricky Ponting said his team's dream of completing an Ashes series whitewash is now a reality.

Google to offer animated ads

Google to offer animated ads

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

Google, a most-used Internet search engine, will begin selling animated display advertisements that appear on other Web sites, moving beyond the text advertisements currently available through its AdSense program.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Osaka advance; Pliskova shocked

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Osaka advance; Pliskova shocked

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Images from Day 3 of the 2020 US Open in New York, on Wednesday.

PIX: Kyrgios expelled as big three reach last eight in Rome

PIX: Kyrgios expelled as big three reach last eight in Rome

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Australian Nick Kyrgios was expelled from the tournament after going wild in the third set of his match against Casper Ruud.

Landis wins Tour de France

Landis wins Tour de France

Rediff.com23 Jul 2006

American Floyd Landis sealed his first Tour de France triumph after Sunday's 20th and last stage won by Norway's Thor Hushovd on the Champs-Elysees.

In father's footsteps... Mick Schumacher follows Michael to Ferrari

In father's footsteps... Mick Schumacher follows Michael to Ferrari

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Michael Schumacher's son Mick has followed in his father's footsteps by signing a contract with Ferrari to join the Formula One team's young driver academy. The 19-year-old German, whose father won five of his record seven championships with the Italian team, will be competing in Formula Two this year after winning the European F3 title in 2018.

Ash on Day 2 at Cannes!

Ash on Day 2 at Cannes!

Rediff.com13 May 2005

Aishwarya Rai attends the world premiere of Woody Allen's Match Point.

PICS: Aubameyang 'tricks' in Arsenal win; Man Utd held

PICS: Aubameyang 'tricks' in Arsenal win; Man Utd held

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

US Open: Sania Mirza-Jie Zheng upset fourth seeds, enter semi-finals

US Open: Sania Mirza-Jie Zheng upset fourth seeds, enter semi-finals

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Sania Mirza and Jie Zheng moved into the semi-finals of the women's doubles with a straight sets win over Su-Wei Hsieh and Shuai Peng.

Federer in line for sports Oscars

Federer in line for sports Oscars

Rediff.com8 Mar 2005

Lance Armstrong and Roger Federer were nominated for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award.

Google to map the moon

Google to map the moon

Rediff.com21 Jul 2005

Thirty-six years to the day since Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon, Google Inc. extended its mapping service to cover the lunar surface.

McEwen levels score with Boonen

McEwen levels score with Boonen

Rediff.com9 Jul 2005

Second US hostage beheaded

Second US hostage beheaded

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

The al-Tawhid wal-Jihad group said in a statement posted on the internet that it had killed the second American, believed to be Jack Hensley.

Guerini wins 19th stage

Guerini wins 19th stage

Rediff.com23 Jul 2005

Lance Armstrong retained the overall leader's yellow jersey when he came home safely in the main pack.

Pereiro moves to first on Tour

Pereiro moves to first on Tour

Rediff.com20 Jul 2005

Riders face hardest Tour stage

Riders face hardest Tour stage

Rediff.com17 Jul 2005

There will be five mountains on Sunday's menu and then the 'beyond category' climb up to the finish in Pla d'Adet

Vinokourov wins 11th stage

Vinokourov wins 11th stage

Rediff.com14 Jul 2005