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'Chess has always lacked a bit of professionalism': Gujrathi

'Chess has always lacked a bit of professionalism': Gujrathi

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Gujrathi, who was a part of India's gold-winning campaign in the Chess Olympiad recently, says the sport's ecosystem needs a major overhaul to ensure players have more balance in life.

Wozniacki, Stakhovsky win New Haven titles

Wozniacki, Stakhovsky win New Haven titles

Rediff.com29 Aug 2010

Caroline Wozniacki finished off her preparations for next week's US Open by capturing her second title in less than a week on Saturday.

The Radhika Merchant-Anant Ambani Mameru Ceremony

The Radhika Merchant-Anant Ambani Mameru Ceremony

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Glitz, glamour and lots of joy marked the celebration.

Grand Slam No 24: Time running out for Serena

Grand Slam No 24: Time running out for Serena

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Serena has remained one title behind Margaret Court's all-time record since bagging her 23rd Grand Slam singles trophy

Sharath Kamal reveals plans to stay in TT, but not as a player

Sharath Kamal reveals plans to stay in TT, but not as a player

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

TT ace Sharath Kamal eyes administrative role while charting 'roadmap' ahead

Sharapova eyes more Grand Slam glory

Sharapova eyes more Grand Slam glory

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

The 31-year-old Russian, who won her last Grand Slam title at the 2014 French Open, has no plans to retire.

Missing! Chess Gold, Silver Medals

Missing! Chess Gold, Silver Medals

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

'I have no idea about such a medal. Never got one,' says Surya Shekhar Ganguly, the national chess champion between 2003 and 2008.

Olympic hopeful DP Manu faces doping suspension

Olympic hopeful DP Manu faces doping suspension

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Indian javelin thrower DP Manu, a rising star with his sights set on the Paris Olympics, has been provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) after a failed doping test.

This is not the beginning of the end, asserts felled Djokovic

This is not the beginning of the end, asserts felled Djokovic

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

'To be honest, the whole tournament I haven't really played close to my best. I didn't feel really myself on the court during this tournament. One can say semi-finals is a great result, of course, but I always expect the highest of myself.'

Nadal beats Borg Jr to advance in Bastad

Nadal beats Borg Jr to advance in Bastad

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Nadal on the US Open entry list

Gauff, Swiatek unhappy with late matches at French Open

Gauff, Swiatek unhappy with late matches at French Open

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff stressed the need to start matches earlier at Grand Slams

'Save my grand-daughter from the Taliban'

'Save my grand-daughter from the Taliban'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'They must be hiding somewhere in a country where the Taliban would not even spare a 4-year-old girl.'

Dementieva hammered in New Haven

Dementieva hammered in New Haven

Rediff.com28 Aug 2004

Elena Dementieva's hopes of a first title in 2004 ended in double-quick time when she was hammered 6-1 6-1 by fellow Russian Elena Bovina in the semi-finals of the $585,000 New Haven Open.

US Open PIX: Swiatek, Osaka, Kenin through to Round 2

US Open PIX: Swiatek, Osaka, Kenin through to Round 2

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open women's singles first round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Tuesday.

'The percentage of women chess players in India is quite less'

'The percentage of women chess players in India is quite less'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Former World Rapid Chess champion Koneru Humpy wants the All India Chess Federation to increase women's tournaments.

Grand Finale: LMIFW runway bursts with colours

Grand Finale: LMIFW runway bursts with colours

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

We haven't seen any show like this before!

Once set to quit, javelin thrower Jena now aims for new PB in Paris

Once set to quit, javelin thrower Jena now aims for new PB in Paris

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Jena found it difficult to get the big throws in and thought of quitting the sport in July last year just before the World Championships.

Population of Hindus, Adivasis on decline in J'Khand: Modi

Population of Hindus, Adivasis on decline in J'Khand: Modi

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

He asserted that it was time to "throw such forces out" to protect "mati, beti, roti" (land, daughter, bread).

'Trump's Going To Be Very Good For India'

'Trump's Going To Be Very Good For India'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'He is the only president, the only American politician, who had the guts to stand with Hindus.'

'Kamala Is Like A Daughter To Me'

'Kamala Is Like A Daughter To Me'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

'Kamala likes south Indian food.' 'She likes a special rasam which her husband also likes, she likes coconut rice, she likes puri aloo...'

Djokovic opens up on texting Kohli, admiring his career

Djokovic opens up on texting Kohli, admiring his career

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Djokovic stated that he and Kohli have known each other for a few years

Maha polls likely after Diwali, says EC; MVA slams delay

Maha polls likely after Diwali, says EC; MVA slams delay

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Kumar also hinted that the Maharashtra elections could be held after Diwali.

I Didn't Expect Kamala Harris To Be The Nominee So Easily

I Didn't Expect Kamala Harris To Be The Nominee So Easily

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'She's been a terrific advocate for women's rights in recent months and her prosecutor's background will really help her challenge Trump in a forceful way that Biden could not,' notes Sree Sreenivasan.

All you MUST know about Aus Open champ Sabalenka

All you MUST know about Aus Open champ Sabalenka

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Factbox on Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka, who beat China's Zheng Qinwen in the Australian Open final on Saturday

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

'Whenever people say to me that all my work looks unique, I say to them originality is the art of concealing your source.' 'You can't see the sources that I take from because usually, they are Indian.' 'But then Indians don't find my work Indian.'

How motherhood transformed Naomi Osaka's tennis

How motherhood transformed Naomi Osaka's tennis

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Naomi Osaka gears up for return hoping to inspire daughter Shai

Can Zheng spring a surprise on defending champ Sabalenka?

Can Zheng spring a surprise on defending champ Sabalenka?

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Sabalenka has always had the power and, since addressing the frequent on-court meltdowns that once blighted her career, has shown a frightening level of consistency at Grand Slams.

England aim for dominance in must-win Pak clash

England aim for dominance in must-win Pak clash

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

England ended their five-match losing streak and climb off the bottom of the standings to seventh place on four points.

Chess whiz Gukesh reveals his inspiration: Find out who

Chess whiz Gukesh reveals his inspiration: Find out who

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

D Gukesh admires the way charismatic former India skipper MS Dhoni and iconic tennis player Novak Djokovic

Meet the future superstar and Grand Slam champion

Meet the future superstar and Grand Slam champion

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Alexander Zverev is a potential superstar who bears comparison not only with his fellow German Boris Becker but also the great American singer Bob Dylan.

Last Australian men's player slumps out of home Grand Slam

Last Australian men's player slumps out of home Grand Slam

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Australia's Alexei Popyrin was the last man standing, losing 7-6 (3), 6-3, 6-7 (10), 4-6, 6-3 to France's Lucas Pouille in their third round match.

Button wants Russian Grand Prix after Kremlin laps

Button wants Russian Grand Prix after Kremlin laps

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Formula One world champion Jenson Button has endorsed the idea of having a Russian Grand Prix after getting a feel of driving round the Kremlin on Sunday.

'Everything about Shah Rukh is so grand'

'Everything about Shah Rukh is so grand'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

'I don't see myself as a star, but I do see Shah Rukh very much as a star.'

Netaji's grand statue to be installed at India Gate: PM

Netaji's grand statue to be installed at India Gate: PM

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

Till the statue, made of granite, is completed, a hologram statue of his would be present at the same place.

'India Has Changed So Much'

'India Has Changed So Much'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

'I don't feel like going back to India, to the old Delhi that I grew up in. Because the place doesn't exist anymore.'

'We Lost So Many Things In This War'

'We Lost So Many Things In This War'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

'The war ended in 2009 and I believe the new generation of Tamils don't know what was going on there.' 'I felt it was my duty to tell our story.' 'Since 2009, it seems like we are sleeping.'

'Biggest insult for...': Akmal slams Pakistan

'Biggest insult for...': Akmal slams Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Pakistan were stunned by the co-hosts USA in a thrilling nail-biting clash, settled in the Super Over.

Kohli@35: Focused on World Cup glory, not age

Kohli@35: Focused on World Cup glory, not age

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

Sunday's match would be just like any other for the cricketing maestro.

'We're witnessing rise of next superstar of tennis'

'We're witnessing rise of next superstar of tennis'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Alcaraz's hero Rafael Nadal, who won two Wimbledons and once beat Roger Federer in five sets once said Alcaraz's victory over Djokovic felt similar.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.