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Federer, Tsonga set up London title showdown

Federer, Tsonga set up London title showdown

Rediff.com27 Nov 2011

Swiss former world number one Federer overcame some dogged resistance from David Ferrer, winning 7-5, 6-3 for his 12th victory in 12 against the gritty Spaniard before crowd-pleasing Tsonga stormed to a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Czech Tomas Berdych.

RARE images: Mumbai's infrastructure since 1864!

RARE images: Mumbai's infrastructure since 1864!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

Mumbai, formerly called Bombay, is India's financial powerhouse. It is also home to close to 2.10 crore (21 million) people, making it the most populous city in the country.

Chinese badminton hits fresh low

Chinese badminton hits fresh low

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

China draws blank in Asiad badminton singles as rivals improve

It's a wrap! India's top show in Asiad promises bright future

It's a wrap! India's top show in Asiad promises bright future

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

The best-ever medal haul at the 2018 Asian Games is a leap forward for India sport after the Commonwealth Games medal spurt.

World on brink of another economic meltdown

World on brink of another economic meltdown

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

The United Nations has warned that the world is on the brink of another recession, projecting that global economic growth will slow down further in 2012 and even emerging powerhouses like India and China, which led the recovery last time, will get bogged down.

Federer beats Ferrer to reach London final

Federer beats Ferrer to reach London final

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

Defending champion Roger Federer overcame some dogged resistance by Spain's David Ferrer to reach the final of the ATP World Tour Finals on Saturday, winning 7-5, 6-3 at the O2 Arena.

Nadal finishes year on disappointing note

Nadal finishes year on disappointing note

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Former World No. 1 Rafa Nadal admitted he has struggled of late to rekindle his passion for tennis on Thursday after defeat by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga sent him spinning out of the ATP World Tour Finals at the group stage.

Mumbai Paused: Stunning pics of a city on the move

Mumbai Paused: Stunning pics of a city on the move

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

Photographer MS Gopal shot these images of India's economic powerhouse and shared them with us!

Deepika: No cold war between Kareena and me

Deepika: No cold war between Kareena and me

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

Deepika Padukone clears the air about controversies linked with her, and her latest film Aarakshan.

RCEP can be particularly beneficial for India, says report

RCEP can be particularly beneficial for India, says report

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The report by the High Level Advisory Group said India stands to benefit even more when the US and China are locked in a global trade war.

Pochettino living the dream as Spurs aim for the moon

Pochettino living the dream as Spurs aim for the moon

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

There is still a long way to go, with a young Ajax side sure to present a formidable obstacle to a Spurs squad shorn of leading strikers Harry Kane and Son Heung-min.

Wimbledon PIX: Serena retires; Federer survives while Zverev, Barty through to second round

Wimbledon PIX: Serena retires; Federer survives while Zverev, Barty through to second round

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Images from Day 2 of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka Cricket on sticky wicket with BCCI

Sri Lanka Cricket on sticky wicket with BCCI

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

Sri Lankan sports ministry's decision to call back its cricketers from the ongoing IPL could lead to 'a potentially explosive situation' as far as the board's ties with the Board of Control for Cricket in India -- world cricket's financial powerhouse -- is concerned, a leading newspaper in Colombo said.

Davis Cup: Murray likely to miss Britain's quarter-final

Davis Cup: Murray likely to miss Britain's quarter-final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray says he is unlikely to play in Britain's Davis Cup quarter-final clash in Serbia this weekend but could travel to Belgrade in support of the team.

US drags China to WTO

US drags China to WTO

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

The United States on Wednesday filed a case against China with the World Trade Organisation, alleging that the Asian powerhouse was illegally subsidising the production of wind power equipment.

On top of Asia: Indian boxers aim to continue marauding run in semis

On top of Asia: Indian boxers aim to continue marauding run in semis

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Thirteen of the country's boxers -- seven men and six women -- are assured of at least bronze medals after advancing to the last-four stage of the marquee continental championship.

Chelsea-target Neymar to join Real Madrid?

Chelsea-target Neymar to join Real Madrid?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

Long time Chelsea target Neymar has agreed on a deal with Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid. The nine-time champions of Europe have agreed a deal to sign the Brazilian ace from Santos, according to agent Ernesto Bronzetti, reports goal.com.

Bajrang, Vinesh emerge new superstars of Indian wrestling in 2018

Bajrang, Vinesh emerge new superstars of Indian wrestling in 2018

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

2018 was largely forgettable for Sushil Kumar -- India's only double Olympic-medallist -- and Sakshi Malik -- the country's first and only woman wrestler to win a medal at the biggest stage.

Ronaldo and Messi could finally play in same team

Ronaldo and Messi could finally play in same team

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are potential targets for Inter-Miami, co-owner David Beckham said on Wednesday, underscoring his team's global ambition as they prepare to make their long-awaited Major League Soccer debut this weekend.

10 Reasons Why We Love Rani Mukerji!

10 Reasons Why We Love Rani Mukerji!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Happy birthday, Rani!

The cricketers who stole the show in 2019

The cricketers who stole the show in 2019

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Explosive all-rounder Ben Stokes and relentless run accumulator Steve Smith could not be more different in their approaches to the game but both roared back from personally adversity to bestride an extraordinary cricketing year. Virat Kohli and his men top the confused and confusing World Test Championship table with seven wins in as many matches, including their first pink-ball Test against Bangladesh last month. That victory marked their 12th consecutive Test series win at home.

Indian hockey needs fresh legs: Bhaskaran

Indian hockey needs fresh legs: Bhaskaran

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Lauding young penalty corner specialist Rupinder Pal Singh for his impressive performance in the Azlan Shah Cup, Bhaskaran suggested zone-based tournaments to broaden the country's reserve pool in hockey.

Asia must be prepared for economic shocks: IMF

Asia must be prepared for economic shocks: IMF

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

IMF managing director Dominique Strauss-Kahn said that many Asian economies are already unwinding stimulus measures.

Xi arrives in Chennai to a traditional welcome

Xi arrives in Chennai to a traditional welcome

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Chennai to a grand welcome on Friday, a visit that comes soon after the recent episode of turbulence in bilateral ties over India's decision to withdraw Jammu and Kashmir's special status and reorganise the state into two union territories.

Economic indicators: How India, China, Pak compare

Economic indicators: How India, China, Pak compare

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

China is racing ahead to overtake the United States in the economic race, while India and Pakistan are bogged down by problems.

Drive this car into a train!

Drive this car into a train!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Swiss automobile and concept powerhouse Rinspeed is creating not just a car but a entire mobility concept.

PIX: Axar, Ashwin bowl India to big win in 4th Test

PIX: Axar, Ashwin bowl India to big win in 4th Test

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Images from Day 3 of the fourth Test between India and England, at the Narendra Modi stadium, in Motera, Ahmedabad.

Toure certain to leave Manchester City

Toure certain to leave Manchester City

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure is '90 per cent certain' to leave the Premier League club.

World's top 20 BPO hotspots

World's top 20 BPO hotspots

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Bengaluru remains the top outsourcing hotspot for fourth successive year.

'India offers huge potential of business'

'India offers huge potential of business'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

A robust economy, a growing reservoir of professional manpower and a predominantly young population are among factors that have made India the next economic powerhouse, on its way to become one of the top three economies, Indian Consul General here said.

'Our boxers surpassed expectations'

'Our boxers surpassed expectations'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

They showed big hearts. They were unfazed by the stature of their rivals and that's what is very important. You respect your rival but don't get intimidated by his CV, says India's High-Performance Director Santiago Nieva.

Match-fixing in cricket has negatively impacted football's popularity in India

Match-fixing in cricket has negatively impacted football's popularity in India

Rediff.com4 May 2015

"India should also be a powerhouse in world football but it is not, because of match-fixing in cricket for goodness sake'

Wade shines as Heat burn Celtics in opener

Wade shines as Heat burn Celtics in opener

Rediff.com2 May 2011

Dwyane Wade played a key role in creating Miami's 'Big Three', urging LeBron James and Chris Bosh to join him at the Heat, and on Sunday he repaid them with a stellar 38-point display as they beat the Celtics 99-90 in their second round playoff opener.

Man City owners buy majority stake in Mumbai City FC

Man City owners buy majority stake in Mumbai City FC

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

City Football Group will be a 65 per cent majority stakeholder of the club, alongside existing shareholders, actor Ranbir Kapoor and Bimal Parekh, who will keep the remaining 35 per cent.

Chinese military capabilities overstated: Report

Chinese military capabilities overstated: Report

Rediff.com25 Dec 2010

China's growing military might which is a subject of anxiety among its neighbours appear to be overstated and the emerging giant is still far from developing capabilities that can pose a challenge to a power like the United States, a media report in US said on Saturday.

Top Telugu Actresses of 2010

Top Telugu Actresses of 2010

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

Here's looking at the top five of the year.

Man City go joint top as Toure torments West Ham

Man City go joint top as Toure torments West Ham

Rediff.com12 Dec 2010

Manchester City fired the opening shots at the start of a pivotal period in the Premier League title race with a 3-1 victory at bottom club West Ham United on Saturday despite the absence of suspended talisman Carlos Tevez.

Staying out of RCEP will come at a cost

Staying out of RCEP will come at a cost

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

It became increasingly clear that the real negotiations the government had to conduct were with Indian business which was wary of yet another free trade agreement, points out T N Ninan.

CWG: Jamaica names second string athletics squad

CWG: Jamaica names second string athletics squad

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

Athletics powerhouse Jamaica named an understrength 46-member squad sans some of the biggest stars in the world, including top sprinters, for next month's Commonwealth Games in India.

Embattled swimmers hope to make a mark at CWG

Embattled swimmers hope to make a mark at CWG

Rediff.com12 Sep 2010

It is a discipline which has never fetched India any medal in the Commonwealth Games and the swimmers are not exactly expected to create a splash even this time around with a dope slur and concerns about the venue's preparedness adding to their woes ahead of the event.