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PIX: Tempers boil as Kyrgios stuns Tsitsipas; Nadal cruises

PIX: Tempers boil as Kyrgios stuns Tsitsipas; Nadal cruises

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Images from the men's singles action at the Wimbledon Championships on Saturday.

Chess Olympiad: 'India has the potential to grab three medals'

Chess Olympiad: 'India has the potential to grab three medals'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Former women's World champion Susan Polgar feels that the rising strength of Indian players makes them favourites to grab three out of the six medals at stake.

IndiGo names Pieter Elbers as new CEO, Ronojoy Dutta to retire on Sept 30

IndiGo names Pieter Elbers as new CEO, Ronojoy Dutta to retire on Sept 30

Rediff.com18 May 2022

The country's largest domestic budget carrier IndiGo on Wednesday announced the appointment of Pieter Elbers as its chief executive officer, replacing incumbent Ronojoy Dutta. Seventy-one year old Dutta, who came to helm the airline in January 2019, has decided to retire on September 30, after guiding the airline through the turbulent Covid period, IndiGo said in a statement. Elbers' appointment, which is subject to regulatory approvals, will be effective from on or before October 1, it said.

Djokovic eyes redemption at Wimbledon

Djokovic eyes redemption at Wimbledon

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Djokovic has won the last three editions of Wimbledon in 2018, 2019 and last year

WTA Finals PIX: Badosa moves into semis, Sabalenka survives

WTA Finals PIX: Badosa moves into semis, Sabalenka survives

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

Spain's Paula Badosa ground out a 7-6(4), 6-4 victory over Maria Sakkari at the WTA Finals in Guadalajara, Mexico on Saturday and advanced to the semi-finals with two wins from two matches in Group Chichen Itza after Aryna Sabalenka beat Iga Swiatek.

Netanyahu-led coalition to form govt in Israel

Netanyahu-led coalition to form govt in Israel

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu led right-wing bloc has secured an emphatic victory in Israel's general elections by claiming 64 out of the 120 seats in parliament, bringing the country's longest-serving premier back at the helm after a brief gap and also ending prolonged political instability.

Bigg Boss 15: Just who is Neha Bhasin?

Bigg Boss 15: Just who is Neha Bhasin?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Before she enters the Bigg Boss house, Namrata Thakker gives us a closer look at her through her Instagram feed and finds out what is she really like!

World C'ships: Sreeshankar finishes 7th in long jump finals

World C'ships: Sreeshankar finishes 7th in long jump finals

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Having become the first Indian male athlete to qualify for the long jump finals in the World Championships, the Sreeshankar raised hopes of a historic medal in the showpiece event, but his performance in the finals was way below his season's and personal best of 8.36m.

PHOTOS: Colombia top Group C; Greece scrape through

PHOTOS: Colombia top Group C; Greece scrape through

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Colombia and Greece advanced to the second round from Group C in the World Cup.

Greece imposes 'no go' areas

Greece imposes 'no go' areas

Rediff.com1 Aug 2004

Europe's biggest and longest peacetime security operation went into force on Sunday in Athens ahead of the Olympic Games.

Alcaraz shocks Djokovic, meets Zverev in Madrid Open final

Alcaraz shocks Djokovic, meets Zverev in Madrid Open final

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz came from behind to beat world number one Novak Djokovic 6-7(5), 7-5, 7-6(5) to reach the Madrid Open final, where on Sunday he will face Alexander Zverev after the German defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 3-6, 6-2.

Quickfire Czechs hang on to sink Greece

Quickfire Czechs hang on to sink Greece

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

The Czech Republic took advantage of a makeshift Greek defence to score two quickfire goals in the first six minutes and held on for a 2-1 win in Euro 2012 Group A on Tuesday.

Debt: West Bengal facing Greece-like tragedy

Debt: West Bengal facing Greece-like tragedy

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Experts say moratorium on interest not a solution, debt needs to be restructured; state must look for avenues to increase revenue and curtail expenditure.

Just Where Are These Stars Holidaying?

Just Where Are These Stars Holidaying?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Movie stars holiday in exotic locations and share lovely pictures on social media.

#TravelTuesday: Stars share AMAZING holiday pix

#TravelTuesday: Stars share AMAZING holiday pix

Rediff.com26 May 2020

If you are missing travelling, you will love these fabulous holiday pix!

Tsitsipas downs Fokina to defend Monte Carlo crown

Tsitsipas downs Fokina to defend Monte Carlo crown

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Surprise package Davidovich Fokina, who knocked out top-ranked Novak Djokovic and Indian Wells champion Taylor Fritz in the earlier rounds at Monaco, drew first blood by breaking Tsitsipas to take a 2-1 lead in the opening set.

Djokovic downs Shapovalov, to face Medvedev in Adelaide semis

Djokovic downs Shapovalov, to face Medvedev in Adelaide semis

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

A round-up of all tennis action on Friday.

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev shocked; Swiatek, Tsitsipas ease into 4th round

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev shocked; Swiatek, Tsitsipas ease into 4th round

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Images from Day 5 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Friday.

Why India should take lesson from Greece

Why India should take lesson from Greece

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

It is now the Greeks who have been gifted a 'Trojan' horse.

Paris Masters: Rune in semis after Alcaraz retires; Djokovic advances

Paris Masters: Rune in semis after Alcaraz retires; Djokovic advances

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

World number one Carlos Alcaraz retired injured against Holger Rune at the Paris Masters on Friday, sending his fellow 19-year-old through to the semi-finals, while Novak Djokovic and Felix Auger-Aliassime also sealed places in the last four.

Tokyo Games: Athletes in ACTION!

Tokyo Games: Athletes in ACTION!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

The Joy and Drama of Track and Field at the Olympics.

Greece, Argentina:  A tale of two defaults

Greece, Argentina: A tale of two defaults

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

The Greek debt crisis may turn out to be a much larger version of Argentina's economic crisis a decade ago.

Thiem edges Tsitsipas in ATP Finals opener

Thiem edges Tsitsipas in ATP Finals opener

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

The ATP Finals, in its 50th edition, is being staged in London's O2 Arena for the 12th and last time before it moves to Turin and sadly plans for a vibrant farewell party in front of the usual sell-out crowds has been scuppered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tokyo Games: STUNNING Pix!

Tokyo Games: STUNNING Pix!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

Tsitsipas sets up Zverev semi-final in Monte Carlo

Tsitsipas sets up Zverev semi-final in Monte Carlo

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas came out on top from a thrilling quarter-final clash with Diego Schwartzman, prevailing 6-2, 6-7(3), 6-4 on Friday to set up a meeting with Alexander Zverev at the Monte Carlo Masters.

Olympic Games torch relay organisers take measures against coronavirus

Olympic Games torch relay organisers take measures against coronavirus

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Hellenic Olympic Committee President Spyros Capralos told reporters a meeting had been held with a Greek health risk management company to be ready 'in case anything happens'.

Tokyo 2020 torch handover behind closed doors in Athens

Tokyo 2020 torch handover behind closed doors in Athens

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Greece on Friday cancelled the remainder of the domestic Olympic torch relay through the country to avoid attracting crowds a day after the Tokyo Games flame was lit in ancient Olympia.

Manu Bhaker fifth in 25m pistol qualification

Manu Bhaker fifth in 25m pistol qualification

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

India's shooters Manu Bhaker and Rahi Sarnobat were placed fifth and 25th respectively in the Olympics women's 25 metres pistol qualification (precision), at the Asaka Shooting Range in Tokyo, on Thursday.

Russian foreign minister Lavrov to arrive in India tomorrow

Russian foreign minister Lavrov to arrive in India tomorrow

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will be on a two-day official visit to India from Thursday, his first trip to the country since Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine last month.

Long jumper Sreeshankar finishes 6th in Monaco Diamond League

Long jumper Sreeshankar finishes 6th in Monaco Diamond League

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Maykel Masso of Cuba won the event with a best effort of 8.35m while World Championships silver medallist and reigning Olympic champion Miltiadis Tentoglou of Greece (8.31m) and Marquis Dendy (8.31m) of USA finished second and third respectively.

Tsitsipas downs Zverev to reach another Monte Carlo final

Tsitsipas downs Zverev to reach another Monte Carlo final

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas showed no signs of fatigue following Friday's marathon battle as he eased past German Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-2 to reach the Monte Carlo Masters final on Saturday.

Barca help refugee children dream for better future

Barca help refugee children dream for better future

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Organisers say the soccer training sessions for children hosted at two refugee camps on the Greek island promote dialogue, respect and tolerance among the young participants, helping to easing stress and nurture friendships.

Tsitsipas slams 'bully' Kyrgios, Australian hits back!

Tsitsipas slams 'bully' Kyrgios, Australian hits back!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Greek fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas labelled Nick Kyrgios a "bully" with "an evil side" to his character after losing a bad-tempered Wimbledon third-round clash on Saturday.

Greece crisis and the consequences for India

Greece crisis and the consequences for India

Rediff.com14 May 2010

If the Greek crisis spirals into a larger European sovereign debt crisis and possible fragmentation of the eurozone, India's trade and capital flows could be hit, says Shankar Acharya.

PHOTOS: Suarez bite mars Uruguay win, Greece scrape through

PHOTOS: Suarez bite mars Uruguay win, Greece scrape through

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Uruguay forward Luis Suarez faces a lengthy ban after Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini accused him of biting during the South Americans' 1-0 Group D victory on Tuesday, overshadowing a day of emotional extremes at the World Cup.

Shooting: Manu wins mixed gold; Rahi claims silver

Shooting: Manu wins mixed gold; Rahi claims silver

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

India's shooter Rahi Sarnobat claimed the silver medal after enduring a weapon malfunction in the women's 25m pistol event of the President's Cup in Wroclaw, Poland on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Costa Rica shock Uruguay, Colombia ease past Greece

PHOTOS: Costa Rica shock Uruguay, Colombia ease past Greece

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

Images from the FIFA World Cup group fixtures between Costa Rica and Uruguay and Colombia and Greece.

Russian FM may visit India this week; focus likely on oil payment

Russian FM may visit India this week; focus likely on oil payment

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

It is learnt that Lavrov is expected to travel to India either on Thursday or Friday after concluding a two-day visit to China.

Warner, Warne watch on as Nadal makes history

Warner, Warne watch on as Nadal makes history

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Stars made their way to the Australian Open to cheer on Rafael Nadal.

Tokyo Games: AMAZING Pix!

Tokyo Games: AMAZING Pix!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.