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Paolini upsets Rybakina to reach French Open semis

Paolini upsets Rybakina to reach French Open semis

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Italian surprise package Jasmine Paolini staved off a fightback from fourth seed Elena Rybakina to seal a stunning 6-2 4-6 6-4 win

The first Italian woman to win the Italian Open in 40 years!

The first Italian woman to win the Italian Open in 40 years!

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Jasmine Paolini became the first Italian woman to win the Italian Open in 40 years when she beat American world number three Coco Gauff in the final.

PSG's Champions League dream back on track

PSG's Champions League dream back on track

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

The Qatari-owned French club have never won the Champions League despite massive spending down the years on the likes of Kylian Mbappe and South American duo Lionel Messi and Neymar.

Tennis's hottest rivalry heads to Roland Garros

Tennis's hottest rivalry heads to Roland Garros

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Jannik Sinner's dazzling winning streak ground to a halt ahead of the French Open but the world number one's top-notch return from a three-month doping ban suggests he will be the main challenger to Carlos Alcaraz in Paris.

Alcaraz ready to rule Roland Garros after Rome triumph

Alcaraz ready to rule Roland Garros after Rome triumph

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Carlos Alcaraz heads to Paris for his French Open title defence having laid down a marker with his victory over world number one Jannik Sinner in Rome

Top 10 Careers in Arts and Humanities After Class 12

Top 10 Careers in Arts and Humanities After Class 12

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

From event planning to digital arts, career coach Nayagam PP offers a list of exciting courses you can pursue after Class 12.

Bangladesh elections will be held by April next year: Yunus

Bangladesh elections will be held by April next year: Yunus

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Yunus said his administration took over to carry out three mandates 'justice, reform and elections.'

PIX: In-form Alcaraz to face Lehecka in Queen's final

PIX: In-form Alcaraz to face Lehecka in Queen's final

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Medvedev outlasts Zverev to reach Halle final

Alcaraz routs Sinner to win Italian Open

Alcaraz routs Sinner to win Italian Open

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Carlos Alcaraz had little trouble dismantling Jannik Sinner in the Italian Open final, to snap the world number one's 26-match winning streak.

Rafa Jr. Steals Hearts At French Open

Rafa Jr. Steals Hearts At French Open

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Cameras captured heartwarming moments of Rafa Jr. cheering from the stands alongside Nadal's wife, Maria Francisca Perello.

Israel-Iran: What Are Trump's Options?

Israel-Iran: What Are Trump's Options?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Trump has a major decision to take in coming days -- specifically, how to rescue Israel from the attritional war that lies ahead, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Drama! Sunderland grab EPL spot with last-gasp winner

Drama! Sunderland grab EPL spot with last-gasp winner

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Sunderland stun Sheffield United in playoff to return to Premier League

Andreeva sends Sabalenka crashing out of French Open

Andreeva sends Sabalenka crashing out of French Open

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Second seed Aryna Sabalenka was sent crashing out of the French Open after a shock 6-7(5) 6-4 6-4 quarter-final loss to Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva

Watch Frederick Forsyth's Movies On OTT

Watch Frederick Forsyth's Movies On OTT

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

A must read for a generation that grew up on his novels.

Nadal still unsure on French Open participation

Nadal still unsure on French Open participation

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Rafael Nadal said he was still in two minds about whether he will play in the French Open.

Global condolences pour in after Ahmedabad plane crash

Global condolences pour in after Ahmedabad plane crash

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

UN chief Antonio Guterres, US President Donald Trump, his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney were among scores of world leaders who offered condolences to the people of India in wake of the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

Ferrari's Leclerc fastest in practice in Monaco

Ferrari's Leclerc fastest in practice in Monaco

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Aston Martin's Lance Stroll collected a one-place grid drop for Sunday's race after stewards ruled the Canadian was to blame for the collision with Leclerc running into him at the hairpin.

All you must know about French Open champ Alcaraz

All you must know about French Open champ Alcaraz

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Factbox on Carlos Alcaraz, who beat Alexander Zverev

Superbet Classic: Praggnanandhaa holds joint lead

Superbet Classic: Praggnanandhaa holds joint lead

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Superbet Classic: Praggnanandhaa in joint lead with three others

Piyush Goyal on ongoing talks for trade pact with US

Piyush Goyal on ongoing talks for trade pact with US

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

India and the US desire to give preferential market access to each other's businesses and teams of both the countries are working together on the proposed bilateral trade agreement, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said. In February, US President Donald J Trump and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi announced plans to negotiate the first tranche or phase of a mutually beneficial, multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) by fall (September-October) of 2025.

On This Day, Eiffel Tower Was Open To Public

On This Day, Eiffel Tower Was Open To Public

Rediff.com6 May 2025

The Eiffel Tower was opened to the public today, May 6 in 1889, during the Exposition Universelle (World's Fair) held in Paris to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution.

Praggnnanadhaa in contention for top spot

Praggnnanadhaa in contention for top spot

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Praggnanandhaa draws with Aronian, shares top spot at Superbet Classic

Antonelli becomes F1's youngest polesitter in any format at Miami

Antonelli becomes F1's youngest polesitter in any format at Miami

Rediff.com3 May 2025

The 18-year-old, preparing for only his sixth Grand Prix weekend, lapped with a best time of one minute 26.482 seconds to pip McLaren's championship leader Oscar Piastri by 0.045 seconds.

PIX: Dembele gives PSG narrow first-leg win at Arsenal

PIX: Dembele gives PSG narrow first-leg win at Arsenal

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Images from the Champions League semi-final first leg between Arsenal and Paris St Germain at Emirates Stadium, London, on Tuesday.

Netanyahu's War On Iran Has No Future

Netanyahu's War On Iran Has No Future

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

An inconclusive end to this war will pose high risk for Netanyahu of a cascading demand for a regime change in Israel, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Roger Federer to serve as Le Mans starter

Roger Federer to serve as Le Mans starter

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

The Swiss tennis great will lower the flag to start the 93rd edition of the endurance race on June 14.

Surgery sidelines Djokovic after French Open withdrawal

Surgery sidelines Djokovic after French Open withdrawal

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Djokovic's injury was the latest in a series of unfortunate events for the 37-year-old

New Moves, New Mindset: Is This Sabalenka's Year to Conquer Paris?

New Moves, New Mindset: Is This Sabalenka's Year to Conquer Paris?

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Versatility is essential and it has come to the fore for Sabalenka in recent tournaments, where she has used not just her brutal strength to put opponents on the back foot but also applied a touch of finesse to leave them wrong-footed.

'New red line': India, Pak generals exchange warnings at Shangri-La

'New red line': India, Pak generals exchange warnings at Shangri-La

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

In the wake of the recent hostilities, both sides have moved from weapons to words, with India dispatching several delegations to visit more than 30 capitals across the world. A similar effort by Pakistan is set to start on Jun 2.

Lyon coach Fonseca banned for 9 months!

Lyon coach Fonseca banned for 9 months!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Olympique Lyonnais coach Paulo Fonseca has been suspended for nine months by the French Professional Football League (LFP), following a confrontation with referee Benoit Millot.

India won't tolerate proxy war of terror: CDS at Shangri-La Dialogue

India won't tolerate proxy war of terror: CDS at Shangri-La Dialogue

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Top military officials from India and Pakistan highlighted their views at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, billed as Asia's premier defence forum, amid heightened tensions between the two sides following last month's military confrontation.

Rome Masters: Paolini makes history; Alcaraz sets up Draper clash

Rome Masters: Paolini makes history; Alcaraz sets up Draper clash

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Backed into a corner, world number five Paolini mounted a comeback of her own in the second set, winning six successive games after herself trailing 4-0.

French Open: Maiden title for mixed-doubles pair

French Open: Maiden title for mixed-doubles pair

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Laura Siegemund and Edouard Roger-Vasselin beat Desirae Krawczyk and Neal Skupski 6-4 7-5 to win their maiden mixed doubles title together at the French Open

Norris beats Leclerc to Monaco pole; Hamilton demoted

Norris beats Leclerc to Monaco pole; Hamilton demoted

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Lando Norris put Formula One champions McLaren on pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix in track-record time on Saturday, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc alongside on the front row for his home race.

The French Spiderman's Latest Conquest

The French Spiderman's Latest Conquest

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Alain Robert, also known as the 'French Spiderman', climbed the GT International Tower -- 712 feet tall and 47 storeys high -- in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines, March 5, 2024.

Ananya Is Chanel's Official Bae

Ananya Is Chanel's Official Bae

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Chanel -- which is aiming to strengthen its presence in India and attract a younger generation of shoppers -- believes signing on Ananya Panday as its ever Indian face is a step in the right direction.

PICS: Carlos Alcaraz is French Open champion!

PICS: Carlos Alcaraz is French Open champion!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Alcaraz grinds down Zverev to win maiden French Open title

The Man Who Said No To The Big Bang

The Man Who Said No To The Big Bang

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Jayant Narlikar wrote alternative what-if histories, explained difficult scientific theories with funny analogies, and leavened his lectures with jokes and humorous asides.

He Spreads Fragrance At Wankhede

He Spreads Fragrance At Wankhede

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

What Subhash does is make friends through flowers, spreading the fragrance of love and affection.

Paul fights off-courts distractions to emulate Sampras

Paul fights off-courts distractions to emulate Sampras

Rediff.com16 May 2025

With this win, he has improved his record in Rome to nine wins and four losses.