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Turkey drops off F1 calendar, Austria gets second race

Turkey drops off F1 calendar, Austria gets second race

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Formula One said Turkish GP organisers had asked the sport to consider holding the race later in the season, should that be possible.

East German Olympic shot put champion admits doping

East German Olympic shot put champion admits doping

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Former East German Olympic shot put champion and three-time world record breaker Udo Beyer has admitted doping in a new documentary film about the lives of top athletes in the socialist state.

Meet the world's largest theatre company!

Meet the world's largest theatre company!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com and Afsar Dayatar/Rediff.com go backstage at the Cirque Du Soleil.

US Open PIX: Tiafoe knocks out Nadal; Swiatek survives

US Open PIX: Tiafoe knocks out Nadal; Swiatek survives

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

A summary of Monday's action at the US Open.

No change in US position on Paris climate deal, says White House

No change in US position on Paris climate deal, says White House

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

The statement by the White House comes amid reports that that the Trump administration would announce at the Montreal talks that it wouldn't pull out of the Paris accord

US Open PIX: Nadal, Alcaraz, Swiatek cruise into Round 4

US Open PIX: Nadal, Alcaraz, Swiatek cruise into Round 4

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

A summary of Saturday's action at the US Open.

MH-370 crash: Insurance cos are liable to pay the full sum

MH-370 crash: Insurance cos are liable to pay the full sum

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Aircraft that are lost and their debris aren't found are also covered under the 'disappearance' clause in an aviation insurance policy.

Extras: Enrique returns as Spain coach after daughter's death

Extras: Enrique returns as Spain coach after daughter's death

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

WATCH: Somersaulting Kolkata kids impress Nadia Comaneci

WATCH: Somersaulting Kolkata kids impress Nadia Comaneci

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

The video of Jashika Khan, 11, and Mohammad Azajuddin, 12, somersaulting and cartwheeling went viral on social media.

Ramadan makes Haryanto a true fast driver

Ramadan makes Haryanto a true fast driver

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Formula One's only Muslim driver Rio Haryanto is observing Ramadan at the Canadian Grand Prix but will take safety advice on whether to fast before Sunday's race.

Praful Patel didn't ask for apology: US

Praful Patel didn't ask for apology: US

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

Civilian Aviation Minister Praful Patel did not ask for an apology when he met United States Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano in Montreal for being questioned by immigration authorities at the Chicago airport. "He (Patel) didn't ask for an apology, but we did talk about what is needed in both countries to make sure that air travel remains safe," Napolitano said.

'There may be no more tennis this year'

'There may be no more tennis this year'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) chief executive Richard Lewis said he hoped the situation will stabilise in the coming months to allow the hardcourt season to get underway before the US Open begins on Aug. 24.

Women's World Cup: Brazil qualify for knockouts; France shocked

Women's World Cup: Brazil qualify for knockouts; France shocked

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

Brazil became the second team to qualify for the knockout round of the women's World Cup on Saturday and England picked up a big win, but France suffered a shock defeat that could make their life at the tournament tougher.

Who should head India's aviation regulator DGCA?

Who should head India's aviation regulator DGCA?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Ahead of two crucial audits, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has proposed to allow deputy director generals (DGs) and officers of Indian Air Force (IAF) to apply for the post of chief of India's aviation regulator. The current head of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Arun Kumar, has been promoted as secretary and is expected to move out some time soon. DGCA has four Deputy DGs with experience in different fields of aviation.

Meet America's new vice president: Kamala Harris

Meet America's new vice president: Kamala Harris

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Kamala Harris is now the first woman, the first Black American and the first Asian American to hold the country's second highest office, and is now in a strong position to run for the top job four years from now.

US Open PIX: Serena sizzles; Thiem, Tsitsipas stunned

US Open PIX: Serena sizzles; Thiem, Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Images from Day 1 of the 2022 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, in Flushing Meadows, New York, on Monday.

IOA blames NADA for NDTL's suspension, asks who'll bear cost for testing

IOA blames NADA for NDTL's suspension, asks who'll bear cost for testing

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

NADA's 'mistakes' have jeopardised the anti-doping programme

Women's World Cup: Americans beat Germany to reach final

Women's World Cup: Americans beat Germany to reach final

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

The United States reached the final of the women's football World Cup for the second time in a row on Tuesday, taking advantage of a dubious penalty to beat top-ranked Germany 2-0 in a hugely enjoyable game.

A nearly-6000 points gap and No 1 spot still distant dream for Murray

A nearly-6000 points gap and No 1 spot still distant dream for Murray

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Murray, 28, moved up above Federer to second in the ATP's latest rankings on Monday, courtesy of his dazzling displays in Montreal culminating in 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 victory over Serb Djokovic in an absorbing three-hour duel.

What's the Price of A Life?

What's the Price of A Life?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Based on whether you choose the aviation, Bhopal or LIC numbers, and on the official death toll (in the absence of any other verifiable number), the value of human lives lost in the pandemic would range from Rs 16,500 crore to Rs 94,000 crore, explains T N Ninan.

The secret of unconditional love unravelled

The secret of unconditional love unravelled

Rediff.com13 Apr 2009

The reason why you immeasurably care for a person without any thought of reward is one of science's biggest mysteries. Now, researchers at Montreal University claim that they have unravelled the secret behind unconditional love.

This young gun had just 1 bad match during a sensational season

This young gun had just 1 bad match during a sensational season

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Reaching ATP Finals like winning a tournament, says Zverev

Know more -- Wimbledon champ Simona Halep

Know more -- Wimbledon champ Simona Halep

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

Factbox on Romanian Simona Halep, who beat Serena Williams 6-2, 6-2 to win the Wimbledon title on Saturday:

Nadia still turning heads 40 years on from perfect 10

Nadia still turning heads 40 years on from perfect 10

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

She was once the ponytailed Romanian teenager excited at the thought of owning coloured socks and eating bubble gum yet Nadia Comaneci went on to captivate the world by performing an Olympic feat that continues to stir the emotions four decades later.

New number two Murray to face Del Potro in final

New number two Murray to face Del Potro in final

Rediff.com16 Aug 2009

Andy Murray prized the world number two ranking from Rafael Nadal on Saturday by beating Jo Wilfried-Tsonga 6-4, 7-6 to book a final clash with in-form Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro at the Montreal Masters.

Davis Cup: Bhupathi confident while Shapovalov and Co await India

Davis Cup: Bhupathi confident while Shapovalov and Co await India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

'The boys have hit a lot of balls and are feeling good, so we are looking forward to the weekend' The Indian team, which had a week-long training camp in New York before reaching Edmonton, is set to make a fourth consecutive attempt to qualify for the elite World Group.

Wawrinka to miss Rogers Cup and Cincinnati events

Wawrinka to miss Rogers Cup and Cincinnati events

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

World number four Stan Wawrinka has withdrawn from this month's Rogers Cup in Montreal and the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati due to a knee injury, the Swiss said on Wednesday.

Ready to serve: Harris' first tweet as US Vice President

Ready to serve: Harris' first tweet as US Vice President

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Harris, the 49th US Vice President, will serve as the deputy of President Joe Biden, 78, who also took the oath of office, becoming the 46th US President.

Nadal says mental strength has returned

Nadal says mental strength has returned

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Rafa Nadal says his mental stability has returned after a topsy-turvy year for the former world number one.

Tokyo Olympics: Yen for Losing Money

Tokyo Olympics: Yen for Losing Money

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Atanu Biswas explains the economics behind hosting a Games in pandemic times.

India makes a U-turn on refrigerant gases to favour US

India makes a U-turn on refrigerant gases to favour US

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

India and China are the growing market for these gases

India says no to early release of Canadian

India says no to early release of Canadian

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

Indian High Commissioner for Canada R L Narayan said Montreal-based businessman Saul Itzhayek, who was sentenced to three years in jail in the Bihar's Motihari city in October 2007 for various criminal offences and visa violation, should follow due process of law.

Wawrinka rant earns Kyrgios 28-day ban, fine

Wawrinka rant earns Kyrgios 28-day ban, fine

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Australia's tennis badboy Nick Kyrgios was on Monday handed a suspended ban and fine by the ATP for his lurid verbal attack on Stan Wawrinka at the Rogers Cup in Montreal.

Djokovic opposes compulsory coronavirus vaccination

Djokovic opposes compulsory coronavirus vaccination

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

"Personally I am opposed to vaccination and I wouldn't want to be forced by someone to take a vaccine in order to be able to travel," Djokovic said in a live Facebook chat with several fellow Serbian athletes.

Women's FIFA World Cup: Marta breaks goal record as spectator presence scarce

Women's FIFA World Cup: Marta breaks goal record as spectator presence scarce

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Marta became the all-time leading scorer at the women's World Cup on Tuesday as Brazil vaulted to the top of Group E with a 2-0 win over South Korea, while Eugenie Le Sommer's superb long-range strike gave France victory over England.

Kubica ready to race at Indianapolis

Kubica ready to race at Indianapolis

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

The 22-year-old BMW Sauber driver said he remembers "nearly everything" about the crash.

'Concerned' BCCI wants update from NADA on new testing lab

'Concerned' BCCI wants update from NADA on new testing lab

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

BCCI is set to seek an update from the National Anti-Doping Agency about its choice of laboratory for testing samples after the WADA suspended the National Dope Testing Laboratory's (NDTL) accreditation for six months.

Henry to work for Belgium at Euros

Henry to work for Belgium at Euros

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Benzema, who has scored 30 goals in all competitions for Real Madrid this season, has not played for France since 2015 after a blackmailing scandal over which he faces a trial in October.

WADA retrieves 2,262 samples from tainted Moscow lab

WADA retrieves 2,262 samples from tainted Moscow lab

Rediff.com1 May 2019

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Tuesday it had retrieved more than 2,000 samples from a tainted Moscow laboratory that will be used to strengthen cases against athletes who may have cheated.

Spotted: Leander Paes

Spotted: Leander Paes

Rediff.com21 Mar 2007

Reader Vijaya Bhaskar sent us a picture of Leander Paes from Montreal.