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Why does Wimbledon have curfew rule?

Why does Wimbledon have curfew rule?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Play was suspended on court 1 before the 5th set at 10.18pm, 40 minutes before the 11 PM curfew, leaving Fritz and the crowd furious.

Wimbledon's iconic Hill set for major makeover

Wimbledon's iconic Hill set for major makeover

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

The All England Club announced plans for redevelopment works to the grassy hillock outside Court One known among other nicknames as Henman Hill and Murray Mound.

Soccer great George Best arrested

Soccer great George Best arrested

Rediff.com30 Jan 2004

The former Manchester United great was arrested for drunk driving.

Nobel Laureate Raghuram Rajan? We will know on Monday

Nobel Laureate Raghuram Rajan? We will know on Monday

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

Though Nobel Prize nominations have been a secret for 50 years, speculation abounds over the contenders for this year's prize in economics.

Travesties of the basic income scheme

Travesties of the basic income scheme

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

Alas, the 'basic income' schemes that have hit the headlines in the recent past are a far cry from the genuine article in terms of coverage and fiscal implications, says Vijay Joshi.

How to abolish extreme poverty: A few important tips

How to abolish extreme poverty: A few important tips

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

India could gain four times over by winding up dysfunctional subsidies.

Modi govt set to script a new chapter in India's growth story

Modi govt set to script a new chapter in India's growth story

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The passage of the Bankruptcy Code could set the stage for other important legislation that may see India undergo more economic change than all governments combined since the reforms implemented by P V Narasimha Rao in 1991-93, says Ben Merton.

How govt employees can be made accountable

How govt employees can be made accountable

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Privatisation is still regarded as beyond the pale but public-private partnerships have gained in popularity.

Two years of Modi: How the govt has fared in 7 key areas

Two years of Modi: How the govt has fared in 7 key areas

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

'Success will require political skill, not just economic expertise'