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How Indian athletes fared on Day 3 in Rio

How Indian athletes fared on Day 3 in Rio

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Check out India's report card on the third day of the 2016 Olympics.

PHOTOS: Nishikori takes centre stage, Federer cruises on

PHOTOS: Nishikori takes centre stage, Federer cruises on

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Roger Federer avoided any more security scares as he moved smoothly into the third round of the French Open on Wednesday but danger still lurks in the bottom half of the draw, namely in the shape of Japan's Kei Nishikori.

What remains of the October Revolution in St Petersburg

What remains of the October Revolution in St Petersburg

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

It's been 100 years since Lenin and the Bolsheviks overthrew the government, and its legacy remains visible even today in the buildings and monuments scattered throughout St Petersburg.

Italian Open: Wawrinka upsets Nadal; Sharapova overpowers Azarenka

Italian Open: Wawrinka upsets Nadal; Sharapova overpowers Azarenka

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Seven-time Italian Open winner Rafael Nadal lost 7-6(7), 6-2 to Stanislas Wawrinka.

EMBARRASSING! 400 grams heavier, Vinesh disqualified from Olympics qualifier

EMBARRASSING! 400 grams heavier, Vinesh disqualified from Olympics qualifier

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

In an embarrassment for India, ace female wrestler Vinesh Phogat was, on Saturday, disqualified from the 1st World Olympic Qualifying event for being overweight on a day when other women grapplers also failed to book Rio Games berth.

Foiled again, Sharapova feels Serena breakthrough closer

Foiled again, Sharapova feels Serena breakthrough closer

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Maria Sharapova's dreams of a sixth Grand Slam title were ended by Serena Williams and her wrecking ball serve in the Australian Open final on Saturday, but the Russian was adamant she would someday have the American's measure.

Gymnastics: Simone Biles leads way for sensational Americans

Gymnastics: Simone Biles leads way for sensational Americans

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Simone Biles showed the world why she is an Olympic champion-in-waiting as she and her American teammates blew away the opposition by almost 10 points in women's gymnastics qualifying at the Rio Games on Sunday.

How India's pharma growth story fizzled out

How India's pharma growth story fizzled out

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Once tipped to emerge as the biggest exporter, the pharmaceutical industry is yet to acquire the scale of those in software services, says Krishna Kant.

Italian Open: Djokovic battles; Nadal 'almost perfect'

Italian Open: Djokovic battles; Nadal 'almost perfect'

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Novak Djokovic had to fight back from a set down to beat Thomaz Bellucci and reach the Italian Open quarter-finals.

How to live life to the fullest: Learn it from Abbott!

How to live life to the fullest: Learn it from Abbott!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

The branding initiative coincides with the company's expansion.

The first gender neutral model to walk for LFW

The first gender neutral model to walk for LFW

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Petr Nitka's advice for Indians: 'It's time we destroyed prejudices and stereotypes'

India eyes oil-for-drugs deal with Venezuela to recoup pharma cash

India eyes oil-for-drugs deal with Venezuela to recoup pharma cash

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Like pharmaceutical companies globally - which used to enjoy a preferential exchange rate in Venezuela - Indian producers have been left badly stung by the collapse of the bolivar currency

French Open PIX: Halep rallies to advance; Djokovic, Kvitova through

French Open PIX: Halep rallies to advance; Djokovic, Kvitova through

Rediff.com30 May 2018

IMAGES from matches played on Day 4 of the French Open at Roland Garros on Wednesday

Deepika Padukone dines with the xXx team

Deepika Padukone dines with the xXx team

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Football Briefs: Real stage comeback, Costa strikes in Atletico win

Football Briefs: Real stage comeback, Costa strikes in Atletico win

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

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

Skiiers Jansrud, Samkova mine gold in Sochi mountains

Skiiers Jansrud, Samkova mine gold in Sochi mountains

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Norway's Kjetil Jansrud sped to Olympic gold in the men's Super-G alpine skiing on Sunday and Eva Samkova of the Czech Republic won the women's snowboarding cross on the testing course where a Russian skier broke her back a day earlier.

Fashion world divided on first look at Apple Watch

Fashion world divided on first look at Apple Watch

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Wrist bands range from leather and stainless steel to sports models in hues from pink to blue.

Nadal survives cramps to battle into third round

Nadal survives cramps to battle into third round

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Third seed Rafael Nadal battled through mid-match cramps for more than an hour before he lurched into the third round of the Australian Open with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-7(2), 6-3, 7-5 victory over American qualifier Tim Smyzcek.

PHOTOS: Migrants welcome here

PHOTOS: Migrants welcome here

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

8,000 asylum-seekers reach Germany in a single day amid deepening refugee crisis

PHOTOS: Taylor wins triple jump gold with second-longest ever leap

PHOTOS: Taylor wins triple jump gold with second-longest ever leap

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

A summary of Thursday's events at the World Athletics Championships.

Australian Open PHOTOS: Stage set for Serena vs Sharapova showdown

Australian Open PHOTOS: Stage set for Serena vs Sharapova showdown

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Serena Williams will face Maria Sharapova for the Australian Open title

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 4 at the Games

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 4 at the Games

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

China continued to put up dominating performances in the pool, this time taking gold in women's 10 metre synchronized diving on Tuesday. Slovenian Judoka Tina Trstenjak became her country's second Olympic champion in the sport.

Djokovic and Serena restore calm on Tranquil Thursday at Wimbledon

Djokovic and Serena restore calm on Tranquil Thursday at Wimbledon

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

An air of calm descended at Wimbledon on 'Tranquil Thursday' as Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams avoided the trail of destruction that had decimated the field at the All England Club on day three of the grasscourt major.

Review: Rush is one of the finest sports films

Review: Rush is one of the finest sports films

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Rush is a rousing, thrilling film, feels Raja Sen.

Lu Shanglei crowned World Jr chess champion

Lu Shanglei crowned World Jr chess champion

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Lu Shanglei of China defeated Aleksander Indjic of Serbia and was crowned World junior chess champion at Hotel Hyatt, in Pune, on Sunday. In the girls' section, 16-year-old Alexandra Goryachkina successfully defended her title with a round to spare on Saturday.

Your Favourite Oscar Speech? VOTE!

Your Favourite Oscar Speech? VOTE!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Heartfelt, sharp, aware, bright, and sincere, these are the best speeches from the show.

How to survive a quarter-life crisis

How to survive a quarter-life crisis

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Most 20-somethings go through a phase of constant doubt -- Is this job right for me? Why I am still single? When will I buy my first car? Was my degree a waste of time?

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