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Gauff, Pegula, Zverev Exit Wimbledon!

Gauff, Pegula, Zverev Exit Wimbledon!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

13 of the men's seeds fell at the first hurdle -- a Wimbledon record since 32 seeds were introduced in 2001.

Modi's Diplomacy Needs To Get More Done

Modi's Diplomacy Needs To Get More Done

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

One must wonder whether Mr Modi's efforts to wine and dine the Big Two of today's world were seen as a sign of weakness rather than a proffered arm of friendship, points out R Jagannathan.

Dropped Aussie star sparks Italy's cricket dream

Dropped Aussie star sparks Italy's cricket dream

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

It was a godsend for both Burns and Italy, who qualified for their maiden ICC World Cup by making the cut for next year's T20 showpiece India and Sri Lanka on Friday.

Eiffel Tower set to sparkle for PSG's big night

Eiffel Tower set to sparkle for PSG's big night

Rediff.com30 May 2025

The city of Paris will show its support for Paris St Germain during their date with destiny in Saturday's Champions League final against Inter Milan.

Norrie returns to favourite patch to stun Tiafoe

Norrie returns to favourite patch to stun Tiafoe

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

'We both played high level but I stayed so calm and I really enjoyed the battle.'

Time For India's Defence Reality Check

Time For India's Defence Reality Check

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

When the technology gap between China and India will remain large, cost-effective hardware of the kind that proved their worth in Operation Sindoor should be our priority, points out R Jagannathan.

Why England to continue hosting WTC finals

Why England to continue hosting WTC finals

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

'We are absolutely delighted that England and Wales has been chosen to host the next three ICC World Test Championship Finals.'

WTA roundup: France's Burel, Parry fall in Tunisia

WTA roundup: France's Burel, Parry fall in Tunisia

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Colombia's Camila Osorio pulled out a 7-6 (5), 6-7 (2), 7-5 win over Russia's Veronika Kudermetova, and Italy's Martina Trevisan beat Mexico's Renata Zarazua 6-4, 6-3.

Pakistan pleaded for ceasefire, govt tells Parliament

Pakistan pleaded for ceasefire, govt tells Parliament

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The government stated that Operation Sindoor was launched in response to a 'barbaric' attack by 'Pakistan-sponsored terrorists,' focusing on dismantling terror infrastructure and neutralizing terrorists likely to be sent across to India.

Spain in Euro final after extra-time win over Germany

Spain in Euro final after extra-time win over Germany

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Spain's Aitana Bonmati struck a superb extra-time winner to fire her side to a 1-0 victory over Germany on Wednesday and send them through to the Women's European Championship final for the first time, where they will face reigning champions England.

Srikanth battles into semis of Malaysia Masters

Srikanth battles into semis of Malaysia Masters

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Kidambi Srikanth entered the semi-finals of Malaysia Masters with a hard-fought three-game win over Toma Junior Popov of France.

Pak DGMO called for peace, no 3rd party involvement: Govt in RS

Pak DGMO called for peace, no 3rd party involvement: Govt in RS

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

India reasserted that Pakistan requested a cessation of firing via DGMO contact and addressed concerns about Pakistan's roles in UNSC committees.

PIX: Merciless Alcaraz flattens Paul; Musetti ousts Tiafoe

PIX: Merciless Alcaraz flattens Paul; Musetti ousts Tiafoe

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz continued his French Open title defence with a display of breathtaking brutality for a 6-0, 6-1, 6-4 victory over American 12th seed Tommy Paul.

Will Macron retain power? France votes in first round of snap polls

Will Macron retain power? France votes in first round of snap polls

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

The outcome may determine whether Macron's centrist coalition retains power or if France faces a period of political cohabitation with the far-right National Rally, led by Marine Le Pen.

'In a one-on-one with F-22 it will be tough for Rafale'

'In a one-on-one with F-22 it will be tough for Rafale'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

'We will see whether there were losses or not, and whether the war aims were achieved. When the truth comes out, some may well be surprised,' says Dassault CEO.

PIX: Portugal beat Spain on penalties to win Nations League

PIX: Portugal beat Spain on penalties to win Nations League

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Images from the Nations League final between Portugal and Spain at Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany, on Sunday.

France's Total not to make any fresh investment in Adani

France's Total not to make any fresh investment in Adani

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

French energy giant TotalEnergies SE on Monday said it will make no new financial contribution as part of its investments in Adani group companies till the Indian firm's founder is cleared of bribery charges. The energy giant said it was not aware of the investigation into the alleged corruption. TotalEnergies is one of the biggest foreign investors in billionaire Gautam Adani's business empire and had previously taken stakes in the group's renewable energy venture Adani Green Energy Ltd (AEGL) and city gas unit Adani Total Gas Ltd (ATGL).

That's 'The' Birkin Bag... And It's Being Sold!

That's 'The' Birkin Bag... And It's Being Sold!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

The world's most coveted handbag is back in the spotlight.

Federer waves the flag as Porsche takes lead at Le Mans

Federer waves the flag as Porsche takes lead at Le Mans

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Swiss tennis great Roger Federer waved the French flag to get the 93rd edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans underway on Saturday.

Every Picture Tells A Story

Every Picture Tells A Story

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

What just happened at Roland Garros centre court?

What just happened at Roland Garros centre court?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Paris St Germain forward Ousmane Dembele got a roaring welcome usually reserved for tennis champions when he carried the freshly-won Champions League trophy onto centre court on Monday.

PIX: Alcaraz, Draper in Queen's Club semis

PIX: Alcaraz, Draper in Queen's Club semis

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz avoided another scare at the Queen's Club ATP 500 event as the top-seeded Spaniard dispatched France's Arthur Rinderknech with little fuss 7-5, 6-4 to reach the semi-finals on Friday.

The Master Of The Slide Guitar

The Master Of The Slide Guitar

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

One of Debashish Bhattacharya's most remarkable contributions is that he has taken the scope and foundation of the slide guitar, improvised it again and again, thereby designing and creating four entirely new guitars.

Why does Wimbledon have curfew rule?

Why does Wimbledon have curfew rule?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Play was suspended on court 1 before the 5th set at 10.18pm, 40 minutes before the 11 PM curfew, leaving Fritz and the crowd furious.

Beginning Of The End For Trump?

Beginning Of The End For Trump?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Unless Donald Trump takes a major U turn, this is possibly the beginning of the end for Trumpian politics, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). Unless President Trump takes a major U turn, this is possibly the 'beginning of the end' for Trumpian politics driven by TV trp's, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Soccer fever grips Paris as PSG eye maiden CL title

Soccer fever grips Paris as PSG eye maiden CL title

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Paris gets ready ahead of PSG's Champions League final

Keerthy's Starry, Starry Night In The Maldives

Keerthy's Starry, Starry Night In The Maldives

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Film folk are busy travelling: Avneet enjoys the night life in London... Soha does yoga in the Maldives... Ibrahim lives his F1 dream...

Modi arrives in Canada for G7 Summit amid Israel-Iran conflict

Modi arrives in Canada for G7 Summit amid Israel-Iran conflict

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The Kananaskis gathering on June 16-17 is the Prime Minister's 6th consecutive participation in the G7 Summit.

Mega Rs 64,000 cr deal for 26 Rafale-M jets cleared by govt

Mega Rs 64,000 cr deal for 26 Rafale-M jets cleared by govt

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

The mega procurement project has been approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, they said.

French Open: Sinner could meet Djokovic in semis; Alcaraz faces Nishikori in opener

French Open: Sinner could meet Djokovic in semis; Alcaraz faces Nishikori in opener

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Struggling Swiatek will open her campaign against Slovakian Rebecca Sramkova.

10 aces, total domination! Zverev unstoppable in Halle

10 aces, total domination! Zverev unstoppable in Halle

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

World No. 3 Alexander Zverev of Germany cruised to a 6-2, 6-1 win over Marcos Giron

No other fixes or solutions...: India on war in Gaza

No other fixes or solutions...: India on war in Gaza

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

"Intermittent pauses in hostilities are not enough to address the scale of humanitarian challenges confronting the people, who grapple daily with acute shortages of food and fuel, inadequate medical services and lack of access to education," Harish said at the open debate on the 'Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question'.

Spotlight on high-flying Pragg, Gukesh in Zagreb

Spotlight on high-flying Pragg, Gukesh in Zagreb

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

The difference in rating does not count much but going by form and records, India's numero uno player R Praggnanandhaa will start as one of the favourites in the third edition of Grand Chess Tour rapid and blitz tournament in Zagreb, Croatia, starting on Wednesday.

Grand Chess Tour: Carlsen Has The Last Laugh!

Grand Chess Tour: Carlsen Has The Last Laugh!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Grand Chess tour: Magnus wins Super United Rapid and blitz with a round to spare

Injury woes come to haunt clueless Tsitsipas

Injury woes come to haunt clueless Tsitsipas

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'I've done an incredible job with my fitness. I've done an incredible job with my physiotherapy, so I've maximized on everything that I possibly can do.'

Grand Chess Tour 2025: Gukesh in four-way lead

Grand Chess Tour 2025: Gukesh in four-way lead

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Grand Chess Tour: Gukesh in joint lead with Carlsen and Wesley So after day one

Ultraviolette Unveils 2 e-bikes in Paris, opens gateway to EU

Ultraviolette Unveils 2 e-bikes in Paris, opens gateway to EU

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

The company is targeting countries like Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, and the UK which account for over 70 per cent of Europe's two-wheeler volumes.

PIX: Draper halts home favourite Monfils in late night thriller

PIX: Draper halts home favourite Monfils in late night thriller

Rediff.com30 May 2025

The free-swinging Monfils broke Draper's serve in the fourth set as the clock moved past 11pm local time and saved five break points in an epic seventh game to move 5-2 ahead.

Olympics PIX: Chaos as Morocco beat Argentina; France whip US

Olympics PIX: Chaos as Morocco beat Argentina; France whip US

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

A fan invasion in the opening match of the Olympic football tournament between Argentina and Morocco on Wednesday caused chaos, with Argentina eventually beaten 2-1 following a VAR review after play was suspended with the score tied at 2-2.

Tagore Letters Fetch Rs 5.9 Cr

Tagore Letters Fetch Rs 5.9 Cr

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'Most of Tagore's important correspondence is held in institutional archives. So offerings like this in the public domain are few and far between.'