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US Open: Nadal, Pliskova breeze into quarters

US Open: Nadal, Pliskova breeze into quarters

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

World number one Karolina Pliskova needed just 46 minutes to defeat American Jennifer Brady 6-1, 6-0 at Arthur Ashe Stadium and punch her ticket to the quarter-finals at the US Open on Monday.

Delhi police to decide on farmers' tractor march: SC

Delhi police to decide on farmers' tractor march: SC

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

"The question of entering into Delhi is a law and order matter and will be determined by the police," the bench said.

It's so cold in Chicago they're lighting train tracks on fire

It's so cold in Chicago they're lighting train tracks on fire

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Temperatures dipped as low as -19 degree Fahrenheit (-28 degree Celsisus) -- breaking the city's previous cold weather record for that day set in 1966.

NBA: Celtics beat Philadelphia to reach Eastern Conference final

NBA: Celtics beat Philadelphia to reach Eastern Conference final

Rediff.com27 May 2012

The Boston Celtics held off the Philadelphia 76ers 85-75 in their decisive Game Seven on Saturday to advance to the NBA'S Eastern Conference finals against the Miami Heat.

Sindhu advances; Saina crashes out in first round at China Open

Sindhu advances; Saina crashes out in first round at China Open

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

The third-seeded Indian defeated World No. 39 Saena Kawakami of Japan 21-15, 21-13 in the opening round at the Olympic Sports Center Xincheng Gymnasium.

No bail yet for Arnab, to spend 3rd night in jail

No bail yet for Arnab, to spend 3rd night in jail

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

The high-profile journalist has been remanded in judicial custody till November 18.

Americans Bryan-Sock win US Open doubles title

Americans Bryan-Sock win US Open doubles title

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

The meeting between the last two Wimbledon champions proved one-sided as Poland's Kubot and Brazil's Melo, seeded seventh, had no answer for the tactical game deployed by the third-seeded American duo.

Pouille upsets Nadal to reach US Open quarters

Pouille upsets Nadal to reach US Open quarters

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Lucas Pouille crowned a glorious French charge at the U.S. Open on Sunday by ousting 14-times grand slam singles winner Rafa Nadal in a five-set thriller. The 22-year-old Pouille, seeded 24th, won a deciding tiebreak 8-6 to complete a 6-1 2-6 6-4 3-6 7-6(6) marathon victory and join compatriots Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gael Monfils into the last eight at Flushing Meadows.

A NOT-SO-SENSITIVE Guide to Badhaai Do

A NOT-SO-SENSITIVE Guide to Badhaai Do

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Badhaai Do carries its audience on the wave of those little farces that come with being queer in India, a land where masculinity still has some say, observes Sreehari Nair.

Registration for next phase of Covid vaccination opens on March 1

Registration for next phase of Covid vaccination opens on March 1

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

The next phase of the COVID-19 vaccination drive for people above 60 years and those aged 45 and above with comorbidities will begin from March 1 and registration on the Co-WIN2.0 portal will open at 9 am on Monday.

Tennis Round-up: Zverev wins 9th ATP title with Washington win

Tennis Round-up: Zverev wins 9th ATP title with Washington win

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Zverev's serve played a big role in the victory, his third of the year, as the World No 3 won all but two of his first-serve points in the final, which lasted 74 minutes.

'Coronavirus is airborne': Over 200 scientists write to WHO

'Coronavirus is airborne': Over 200 scientists write to WHO

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The WHOS has long held that the coronavirus is spread primarily by large respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

Why EVs can be only slightly cleaner than petrol cars in India

Why EVs can be only slightly cleaner than petrol cars in India

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Given India's reliance on coal, electric vehicles could at best be 10% more efficient than petrol in terms of CO2 savings.

Credibility chart: Indians have faith in govt and military

Credibility chart: Indians have faith in govt and military

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Religious leaders come last, with corporations featuring slightly better

Miami Masters: Cilic, Del Potro, Venus advance, Dimitrov beaten

Miami Masters: Cilic, Del Potro, Venus advance, Dimitrov beaten

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

IMAGES from the matches played at the Miami Masters on Sunday

Nadal fights off Schwartzman challenge to enter semis

Nadal fights off Schwartzman challenge to enter semis

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

With Roger Federer and 2018 champion Novak Djokovic having already made exits, Nadal's path to a fourth US Open trophy has been cleared of familiar hurdles.

It's a baby boy for model Miranda Kerr

It's a baby boy for model Miranda Kerr

Rediff.com14 May 2018

The supermodel gave birth to her first child with Snapchat co-founder Evan Spiegel.

New farm laws have not come overnight, says PM

New farm laws have not come overnight, says PM

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Political parties, agriculture experts and progressive farmers demanded such agri reforms for long, he said and attacked the opposition for misleading cultivators on the issue of MSP (minimum support price) and APMCs.

'Everybody need not rush to hospital'

'Everybody need not rush to hospital'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

'If your oxygen saturation is okay and is maintained after the six-minute walk test -- which has been described all over the world -- and you do not have an unrelenting fever, then you can even be managed at home.'

China Open: Satwik-Ashwini notch up stunning opening round win

China Open: Satwik-Ashwini notch up stunning opening round win

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

World No 26 Satwik and Ashwini showed their grit as they recovered from a mid-game slump to outwit the sixth seeded Indonesian pair

In Space, On a Joyride

In Space, On a Joyride

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Will space tourism with a niche market of serving only the uber-rich ever be profitable, asks Kumar Abishek.

SEE: Why Jantar Mantar is a historical wonder

SEE: Why Jantar Mantar is a historical wonder

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

The observatory is a fascinating place for kids and adults, discovers Ashish Narsale.

PIX: Team Europe retain Laver Cup after epic finale!

PIX: Team Europe retain Laver Cup after epic finale!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Federer's hard-fought 6-7 (5), 7-6 (8), 10-7 victory over American John Isner put the Europeans just three points from their victory target and Zverev got them there with a 6-7 (3), 7-5, 10-7 win over Kevin Anderson.

Gains from lockdown possibly lost in unlock: Expert

Gains from lockdown possibly lost in unlock: Expert

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Professor, Indian Institute of Public Health, Hyderabad, Public Health Foundation of India, V Ramana Dhara, said the unlock has resulted in a return to old habits of indiscipline in physical distancing and improper mask use.

Sports Shorts: Grappler Sakshi to headline India's challenge at 2018 CWG

Sports Shorts: Grappler Sakshi to headline India's challenge at 2018 CWG

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

'You can't crunch 2 years of learning into 2 or 3 months'

'You can't crunch 2 years of learning into 2 or 3 months'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

'There are large cohorts of students who cannot recognise the alphabet or numbers.' 'We are suggesting schools 'start early and end late'.'

India ranked at the bottom of Intellectual Property Index

India ranked at the bottom of Intellectual Property Index

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

For the second consecutive year, India has been ranked at the bottom of 25 countries in terms of protection and enforcement of intellectual property practices, a US Chamber of Commerce report said on Tuesday.

'Kamal Hassan is for real!'

'Kamal Hassan is for real!'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'As an actor he was surrounded in stardom, but as a politician he is humble'

'Imran Khan is down, but most certainly not out'

'Imran Khan is down, but most certainly not out'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

'He could indeed survive [the no confidence vote] even as he faces his biggest political test.'

Hurricane Michael, 'largest storm to hit region in 100 years' mauls Florida

Hurricane Michael, 'largest storm to hit region in 100 years' mauls Florida

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Hurricane Michael unleashed a furious onslaught on Florida's Panhandle on Wednesday, the record-breaking cyclone tearing apart buildings and submerging houses in floodwaters before taking aim at Georgia and the Carolinas. Michael's 155mph winds at landfall were only 5mph short of category 5 status, making it the strongest storm to strike the United States since Hurricane Andrew ravaged southern Florida in 1992. Florida Governor Rick Scott warned of "unimaginable devastation", saying it would be the worst storm in 100 years.

Day 15: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 15: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Speed skating - Swings wins mass start, brings first Belgian Winter gold in 74 years.

Police patrols beefed up at Rio Games as security concerns mount

Police patrols beefed up at Rio Games as security concerns mount

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Rio Olympics organizers stepped up police patrols on Wednesday as security concerns mounted over the threat posed by street violence, with a Games bus being hit by stones and a security patrol coming under fire near Rio's international airport.

Laver Cup: Europe leads despite shock defeat for Federer-Djoko

Laver Cup: Europe leads despite shock defeat for Federer-Djoko

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

All eyes were fixed on longtime rivals Federer and Djokovic as they took the court for the final match, combining forces to play together for the first time after Team Europe had swept the first three singles matches.

Parkash Singh Badal returns Padma Vibhushan over farm laws

Parkash Singh Badal returns Padma Vibhushan over farm laws

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Badal said the farmers are waging a bitter struggle in the severe cold just to secure their fundamental right to life.

3 days in Kochi makes him an India fan

3 days in Kochi makes him an India fan

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

Exploring the lush backwaters, dabbling in local cooking and sirodhara are just a few of Kerala's charms

Prajnesh, Nagal suffer first round exits at US Open

Prajnesh, Nagal suffer first round exits at US Open

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Prajnesh Gunneswaran got a taste of high-level tennis in his first-round exit from the US Open, losing to world number five Daniil Medvedev in 84 minutes, in New York, on Monday.

NBA: Durant inspires late Thunder rally past Magic

NBA: Durant inspires late Thunder rally past Magic

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

Kevin Durant led the league-leading Thunder to a seventh consecutive victory as Oklahoma City used an explosive fourth-quarter charge to rally for a 105-102 road victory over the Orlando Magic on Thursday.

Quiz: How healthy are your nails?

Quiz: How healthy are your nails?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Did you know that the colour of your nails is actually a sign of an impending health issue?

NBA: Pacers trip up cold-shooting Lakers

NBA: Pacers trip up cold-shooting Lakers

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

The Indiana Pacers took advantage of an ice-cold Los Angeles Lakers side with a 98-96 victory on Sunday, inflicting a third successive loss the home team.

NBA: Bench lift champion Dallas to first win

NBA: Bench lift champion Dallas to first win

Rediff.com31 Dec 2011

The defending NBA champion Dallas Mavericks beat the Toronto Raptors 99-86 on Friday for their first win of the season boosted by 56 points from their reserves.