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It's official! Bopanna teams up with Balaji for Paris Olympics

It's official! Bopanna teams up with Balaji for Paris Olympics

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Rohan Bopanna will pair with N Sriram Balaji in the men's doubles event at the Paris Olympics.

Why Indian cricketers are breaking down?

Why Indian cricketers are breaking down?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev expressed concern over the rising number of injuries among Indian cricketers, attributing it to the demanding schedule.

Two-Time Wimbledon Champion Set To Call It Quits

Two-Time Wimbledon Champion Set To Call It Quits

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova announced on Thursday that she will retire from tennis at the conclusion of the US Open later this year.

Bengaluru to host Billie Jean King Cup playoffs

Bengaluru to host Billie Jean King Cup playoffs

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

India were on Thursday drawn in group G along with Slovenia and the Netherlands as Karnataka will host the prestigious Billie Jean King Cup playoffs in Bengaluru from November 14 where India will strive to qualify for the finals.

Bumrah Takes Over Wimbledon Spotlight

Bumrah Takes Over Wimbledon Spotlight

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Bumrah, rested for the second Test against England, made a classy appearance alongside wife Sanjana Ganesan.

Delhi HC protects Abhishek Bachchan's personality rights

Delhi HC protects Abhishek Bachchan's personality rights

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The Delhi high court has protected the personality rights of Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, restraining websites and online platforms from illegally using his name or images for commercial gain without his consent.

Neena Or Janhvi: Who Served Style Ace?

Neena Or Janhvi: Who Served Style Ace?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Take the Wimbledon style poll and tell us who served an ace and who you think missed the mark!

Ex-MI, RCB Pacer Mills Joins OnlyFans

Ex-MI, RCB Pacer Mills Joins OnlyFans

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Former Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Tymal Mills has joined social media platform OnlyFans -- a subscription-based site known for hosting adult content.

Russian teen matches Serena with Indian Wells title

Russian teen matches Serena with Indian Wells title

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva overcame world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the Indian Wells final on Sunday, to win a second WTA 1000-level event in a row.

Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics

Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Here's a look at some Indian-origin athletes who will be representing their adopted countries at the Paris Games

PIX: Rahane Makes Surprise Wimbledon Appearance!

PIX: Rahane Makes Surprise Wimbledon Appearance!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Former Team India skipper and accomplished batter Ajinkya Rahane made a surprise appearance at Wimbledon 2025 with the Thursday fixtures lining up third round matches of men's World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek.

'Head of State' security for Indian Davis Cup team in Islamabad

'Head of State' security for Indian Davis Cup team in Islamabad

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

A bomb disposal squad will sanitise the Islamabad Sports Complex every morning, and two escort vehicles will shadow the Indian Davis Cup team during its travel as part of multi-layer security arrangement, which is usually accorded to the Head of State, to ensure the visiting tennis players' safety and security.

PIX: Swiatek, Rune race into Indian Wells quarters

PIX: Swiatek, Rune race into Indian Wells quarters

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Twice champion Iga Swiatek walloped Czech Karolina Muchova in straight sets to reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals on Tuesday.

Farewell Dr Vece Paes: Hockey Great, Sports Medicine Pioneer

Farewell Dr Vece Paes: Hockey Great, Sports Medicine Pioneer

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Olympic medallist Dr Vece Paes was a part of the BCCI's anti-doping programme for several years, besides also working with the Indian Davis Cup team.

Bopanna-Ebden knocked out of Paris Masters

Bopanna-Ebden knocked out of Paris Masters

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Earlier this week, Bopanna and Ebden had clinched a spot in the prestigious season-ending ATP Finals.

TT Worlds: Thakkar, Manika exit

TT Worlds: Thakkar, Manika exit

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Though he lost, Thakkar would be pleased with his performance, having outlasted Harimoto in a number of long rallies through the match.

TT Worlds: Sreeja Akula crashes out but India shine in doubles

TT Worlds: Sreeja Akula crashes out but India shine in doubles

Rediff.com17 May 2025

India's No 1 Sreeja Akula crashed out in the first round of the Table Tennis World Championships in Doha on Saturday.

Sania Reflects On Realities Of Motherhood

Sania Reflects On Realities Of Motherhood

Rediff.com6 May 2025

'Even when a husband is seen as 'hands-on,' it's often more like a 75-25 split, not 50-50. That's just the way it's been for generations -- the woman is expected to manage the home and family.'

Wimbledon: Yuki-Galloway Advance; Bopanna Bows Out

Wimbledon: Yuki-Galloway Advance; Bopanna Bows Out

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

India's Yuki Bhambri and his American partner Robert Galloway progressed to the second round of men's doubles event at the Wimbledon with straight-sets win over Romain Arneodo of Monaco and Manuel Guinard of France on Wednesday.

PIX: Draper shocks Alcaraz; meets Rune in Indian Wells final

PIX: Draper shocks Alcaraz; meets Rune in Indian Wells final

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Denmark's Holger Rune snapped a seven-match semi-final losing streak to reach the Indian Wells final, beating Russian Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-4 in a tight match on Saturday.

IOA ends feud over CEO; sets up anti-doping panel

IOA ends feud over CEO; sets up anti-doping panel

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

The Indian Olympic Association's Executive Council agreed to set up a panel to tackle doping after India's poor record was flagged by the IOC during a national delegation's visit to push for the 2036 Olympic bid.

Radhakrishnan's VP role signals BJP's South, OBC push

Radhakrishnan's VP role signals BJP's South, OBC push

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan, with strong roots in the RSS and BJP, has been elected as the 15th Vice President of India. His rich political and administrative experience will be valuable as the Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha.

TT great Sharath Kamal bows out; Manav creates history

TT great Sharath Kamal bows out; Manav creates history

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Sharath Kamal's illustrious two-decade career came to an end on Saturday as he lost to Snehit Suravajjula in the men's singles round of 16 match at the WTT Star Contender 2025.

Sharath Kamal thanks PM Modi

Sharath Kamal thanks PM Modi

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Sharath's contribution to the game goes beyond the staggering numbers, including seven gold medals at the Commonwealth Games, two path-breaking bronze medals at the Asian Games and five appearances at the Summer Olympics.

'It hurts': Mukund on India's Davis Cup ranking woes

'It hurts': Mukund on India's Davis Cup ranking woes

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Sasikumar Mukund, who was banned by AITA on disciplinary grounds, is back as India's best-ranked player for the World Group I Play-off tie against Togo, starting on Saturday.

Veteran RSS member, Radhakrishnan is called 'Modi of Tamil Nadu'

Veteran RSS member, Radhakrishnan is called 'Modi of Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

A profile of C.P. Radhakrishnan, the Maharashtra Governor and former MP, who is being considered as a potential Vice President candidate. His political journey, association with RSS and Jan Sangh, and his influence in Tamil Nadu politics are highlighted.

PIX: Djokovic thanks Kohli for support at Wimbledon

PIX: Djokovic thanks Kohli for support at Wimbledon

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma spotted at Wimbledon as Djokovic advances to quarter-finals.

Alcaraz on track for Indian Wells 'three-peat'; Bhambri ousted

Alcaraz on track for Indian Wells 'three-peat'; Bhambri ousted

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Dimitrov was showing signs of fatigue from his three-hour third-round match earlier in the week and could do little to stop the Spanish world number three, who next faces Argentine Francisco Cerundolo.

Chennai Open: Sumit Nagal to spearhead Indian challenge

Chennai Open: Sumit Nagal to spearhead Indian challenge

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Sumit Nagal, who recently became the first Indian to beat a seeded player in a Grand Slam tournament, will spearhead the Indian challenge in the men's singles competition of the Chennai Open ATP Challenger 100 tournament beginning on Sunday.

PIX: Top seed Zverev, Ruud sent packing at Indian Wells

PIX: Top seed Zverev, Ruud sent packing at Indian Wells

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

The Dutchman collapsed on the court after converting his sixth match-point to end an absorbing three hour, seven minute affair under sunny skies on Stadium One court.

Indian tennis round-up: Sania-Hingis ousted from Rogers Cup

Indian tennis round-up: Sania-Hingis ousted from Rogers Cup

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

Sania Mirza and her doubles partner Martina Hingis were ousted from the Rogers Cup after the top seeds suffered a straight sets loss to Caroline Garcia and Katarina Srebotnik in Toronto on Saturday.

US Open: Bopanna-Sutjiadi sent packing in semis

US Open: Bopanna-Sutjiadi sent packing in semis

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

The 44-year-old Bopanna had also lost in the men's doubles in the third round when he and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden were beaten by the Argentine duo of Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni.

New jetty at Mumbai's Gateway of India gets SC nod

New jetty at Mumbai's Gateway of India gets SC nod

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a plea against the construction of a new passenger jetty and terminal at the Gateway of India in Mumbai, upholding a Bombay High Court verdict that allowed the project to proceed. The project aims to improve passenger travel between South Mumbai and other locations.

Tennis: Sania-Hradecka lose Charleston Open final

Tennis: Sania-Hradecka lose Charleston Open final

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Opelka edges Kyrgios to set up all-American final with John Isner in Houston

India's tennis stars to face Pakistan after 60 yrs

India's tennis stars to face Pakistan after 60 yrs

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

Davis Cup: Ramkumar to lead Indian challenge against Pakistan on grass courts

Why IPL, PSL Winners May Miss World Clubs T20

Why IPL, PSL Winners May Miss World Clubs T20

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Pakistan is likely to be sidelined from the World Clubs T20 Championship expected to be launched next year.

UTT: U Mumba halt Dabang Delhi, seal semifinal spot

UTT: U Mumba halt Dabang Delhi, seal semifinal spot

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

UTT Season 6: U Mumba qualify for semifinals, end Dabang Delhi's unbeaten streak

Dubai Tennis: Bopanna-Ebden advance; curtains for Nagal

Dubai Tennis: Bopanna-Ebden advance; curtains for Nagal

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Another Indian, Yuki Bhambri and his Dutch partner Robin Haase also progressed to the quarter-finals.

UTT: Dempo Goa, Dabang Delhi seal semifinal spot

UTT: Dempo Goa, Dabang Delhi seal semifinal spot

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Snehit Suravajjula pulled off one of the biggest upsets of Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) by sweeping past World No. 26 Aruna Quadri, helping Ahmedabad SG Pipers edge Kolkata ThunderBlades 8-7 in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

'Sasikumar is our number one player at the moment'

'Sasikumar is our number one player at the moment'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

He said rather than think about what is stopping Indian players from making an impact in Grand Slams, the focus should be on doing well in the upcoming Davis Cup tie.