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Gauff cruises past Paolini to reach Wuhan Open final

Gauff cruises past Paolini to reach Wuhan Open final

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

French Open champion Coco Gauff defeated Italy's Jasmine Paolini 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday to reach the Wuhan Open final, her third WTA 1000 final of the year.

WTA Finals: Sabalenka staves off Gauff to reach semis

WTA Finals: Sabalenka staves off Gauff to reach semis

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Earlier, Pegula secured a breezy 6-2, 6-3 victory over the already-eliminated Jasmine Paolini and said she would work out a strategy for her next opponent despite knowing there was a slim chance of an exit if Gauff prevailed in three sets.

Top 6 Countries To Study Abroad

Top 6 Countries To Study Abroad

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Study abroad experts explain how Canada, Australia, Germany, France and Dubai are redefining global education.

Rejuvenated United out for revenge against Spurs

Rejuvenated United out for revenge against Spurs

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Manchester United's season, already their worst in the Premier League, hit a new low with their 1-0 defeat to Spurs in that final in Bilbao that denied them a spot in this season's Champions League.

The World Is A Dangerous Place

The World Is A Dangerous Place

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

After Donald Trump became president of the United States, he unleashed economic weaponisation, upsetting the old world order, leading to much unrest. If that wasn't all, the threat of an imminent nuclear war was issued by the US, Russia, China, North Korea and Pakistan. In today's fractious times, Dr Paulos Mar Gregorios would have made a dent, notes His Holiness Baselios Marthoma Mathews III.

Countdown starts: ISRO's heaviest satellite ready for launch

Countdown starts: ISRO's heaviest satellite ready for launch

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

The satellite, weighing about 4,410 kg will be the heaviest to be launched from the Indian soil and into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO), the space agency said. The satellite will travel onboard a LVM3-M5 rocket, dubbed as 'Bahubali' for its heavylift capability.

8 Indian Dishes And Their Global Cousins

8 Indian Dishes And Their Global Cousins

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Across continents and cultures, people unknowingly cook similar dishes -- same idea, different ingredients or different method of preparation. Many Indian favourites have surprising global twins that nearly mirror our flavours, techniques or eating style.

CBSE announces dates for Class X, XII board exams

CBSE announces dates for Class X, XII board exams

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct class 10 and 12 board exams from February 17, 2026. The board has released the final datesheet nearly 110 days in advance.

Ibrahim-Sharvari: 'Match Made In Heaven'?

Ibrahim-Sharvari: 'Match Made In Heaven'?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Sparks fly on the runway as Ibrahim Ali Khan and Sharvari Wagh steal the show in Amit Aggarwal's couture.

Unseeded Joshna Chinappa triumphs in Japan Open

Unseeded Joshna Chinappa triumphs in Japan Open

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Two-time Asian champion Joshna Chinappa clinched her 11th PSA Tour title, beating Egypt's Haya Ali in four games in the final of the Japan Open.

SEE: President Murmu takes a sortie in Rafale

SEE: President Murmu takes a sortie in Rafale

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

President Droupadi Murmu undertook a sortie in a Rafale fighter jet from the Air Force Station in Ambala. This follows a previous sortie in a Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter aircraft in April 2023.

Countdown begins for launch of ISRO's heaviest satellite

Countdown begins for launch of ISRO's heaviest satellite

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

ISRO is set to launch its communication satellite CMS-03 from Sriharikota. The satellite, weighing 4,410 kg, will be the heaviest launched from Indian soil into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).

Rohan Bopanna hangs up racquet after 20 years on Tour

Rohan Bopanna hangs up racquet after 20 years on Tour

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

The 45-year-old Bopanna's final appearance on the Tour came at the Paris Masters, where he partnered Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik, losing in the opening round earlier this week.

French envoy's mobile stolen in Delhi's Chandni Chowk

French envoy's mobile stolen in Delhi's Chandni Chowk

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Four people were arrested for allegedly stealing a mobile phone from French Ambassador Thierry Mathou while he was visiting Chandni Chowk market, an official said on Wednesday.

FIDE World Cup: IM Aronyak Ghosh upsets GM Bartel

FIDE World Cup: IM Aronyak Ghosh upsets GM Bartel

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

The experienced Surya Shekhar Ganguly, GM Raunak Sadhwani and GM Karthik Venkatraman scored comfortable victories while M Pranesh played out a draw to advance to the second round, while IM Aronyak Ghosh defeated GM Mateusz Bartel of Poland to force a tie-breaker, in the FIDE World Cup 2025 in Panaji on Sunday.

Will Macron Be Ousted Before 2027?

Will Macron Be Ousted Before 2027?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

France today increasingly resembles the Italy of the past, when governments fell with bewildering regularity, prime ministers came and went in rapid succession, and political instability became the norm rather than the exception, point out Krishnan Srinivasan and Manoj Mohanka.

Romance Hits Hard On OTT

Romance Hits Hard On OTT

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

A lot of entertaining content is coming your way on OTT this week! Namrata Thakker lists your entertainment, coming up, so you can binge-watch movies and shows high on romance, drama and humour.

The Kamini Kaushal You Didn't Know

The Kamini Kaushal You Didn't Know

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

When Kamini Kaushal passed away at 98, she missed being a centenarian by just two years. But there is very little else that she missed out on in her long, rich, creatively fulfilling life.

In-form Sabalenka targets first WTA Finals title

In-form Sabalenka targets first WTA Finals title

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Aryna Sabalenka exemplified consistency in 2025 and arrives for the November 1-8 tournament having retained her US Open title in September, after finishing runner-up to Madison Keys at the Australian Open and Coco Gauff at Roland Garros.

Gauff brushes aside Pegula to capture Wuhan crown

Gauff brushes aside Pegula to capture Wuhan crown

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

French Open champion Coco Gauff captured her third WTA 1000 title and first in Wuhan after rallying from two breaks down in the second set to defeat fellow American Jessica Pegula 6-4, 7-5 in Sunday's final.

Modi, Macron discuss early end to conflict in Ukraine

Modi, Macron discuss early end to conflict in Ukraine

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the Ukraine conflict and bilateral relations, reaffirming their commitment to global peace and stability.

Bad Girl Review: Portrait of A Girl in Hot Mess

Bad Girl Review: Portrait of A Girl in Hot Mess

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

The most beautiful aspect of Bad Girl is the way it delves into the mother and daughter relationship, observes Mayur Sanap.

Sachin's Stunning Postcards From France

Sachin's Stunning Postcards From France

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Sachin Tendulkar is soaking up the sun in Bordeaux, the picturesque French port city.

Portugal qualify for World Cup; England, France win

Portugal qualify for World Cup; England, France win

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Portugal qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Sunday with a 9-1 hammering of Armenia that included hat-tricks from both Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves.

Verstappen wins Azerbaijan GP as Piastri crashes

Verstappen wins Azerbaijan GP as Piastri crashes

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Red Bull's Max Verstappen secured a dominant win from pole position in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, leading the race from start to finish.

Tanvi, Unnati keep rolling at Junior Worlds

Tanvi, Unnati keep rolling at Junior Worlds

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

World Junior C'ships: Gnana Dattu, Bhavya-Vishakha reach quarters; Tanvi, Unnati also advance

Borg Has 'Extremely Aggressive' Cancer

Borg Has 'Extremely Aggressive' Cancer

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

'Now I have a new opponent in cancer -- one I can't control. But I'm going to beat it. I'm not giving up. I fight like every day is a Wimbledon final.'

Sabalenka stretches unbeaten streak in Wuhan; Swiatek stunned

Sabalenka stretches unbeaten streak in Wuhan; Swiatek stunned

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The world number closed out the victory despite a few service wobbles late on, improving her win-loss record against Rybakina to 8-5.

Djokovic pulls out of Cincinnati ahead of US Open

Djokovic pulls out of Cincinnati ahead of US Open

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Novak Djokovic has opted out of the US Open warm-up tournament following consecutive semi-final exits at the French Open and Wimbledon.

Packed Calendar, Big Diplomatic Moves

Packed Calendar, Big Diplomatic Moves

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Since June, India's ministry of external affairs has intensified its diplomatic calendar, hosting several heads of state and government, foreign ministers, and key trade delegations.

'Shah Rukh Is Always Cracking Jokes'

'Shah Rukh Is Always Cracking Jokes'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

'Back then, Shah Rukh Khan had no style, but he understood his strengths.' 'He knew he was appreciated for his energy and that boosted his confidence.' Rediff celebrates Shah Rukh Khan's 60th birthday on November 2 with a special series that introduces us to the man behind the superstar.

PIX: Juve suffer shock Coppa Italia exit; PSG in French Cup semis

PIX: Juve suffer shock Coppa Italia exit; PSG in French Cup semis

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Empoli beat Juventus 4-2 on penalties to advance to their first ever Coppa Italia semi-finals on Wednesday after a resilient performance helped them to hold the defending champions to a 1-1 draw in regular time.

Mbappe rescues Real Madrid; Subs win it for Arsenal

Mbappe rescues Real Madrid; Subs win it for Arsenal

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Kylian Mbappe scored twice from the penalty spot as Real Madrid fought back from a goal down to beat Olympique de Marseille 2-1 in their opening match of the Champions League group stage, at the Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, on Tuesday.

Jobs, better education top Bihar students' expectations from new govt

Jobs, better education top Bihar students' expectations from new govt

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

College students in Bihar, many first-time voters, express concerns about job opportunities and education quality ahead of the state elections, desiring a government focused on employment and strengthening the education system.

Europa League: McGinn seals Villa win; Giroud header gives Lille victory

Europa League: McGinn seals Villa win; Giroud header gives Lille victory

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

In Lille, substitute Olivier Giroud turned the game on its head in the 80th minute.

Olympics: French sweep podium in men's BMX racing

Olympics: French sweep podium in men's BMX racing

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

France's Joris Daudet won gold in men's BMX racing on Friday, leading a French sweep of the podium.

PIX: Mbappe nets to send Real to top spot

PIX: Mbappe nets to send Real to top spot

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Real are on 24 points, two ahead of Barcelona and the top two will go head-to-head in next Sunday's El Clasico. Getafe are 12th in the standings on 11 points.

Sindhu, Lakshya, Prannoy face tough roads at BWF Worlds

Sindhu, Lakshya, Prannoy face tough roads at BWF Worlds

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

In women's singles, Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist and 2019 world champion, will have to recover from the shock defeat against fellow Indian Unnati Hooda at the China Open.

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.

China ran smear campaign against Rafale after Operation Sindoor: Report

China ran smear campaign against Rafale after Operation Sindoor: Report

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

French officials believe the campaign against Rafale was part of a coordinated disinformation drive by China and Pakistan, although their State involvement has not been established.