News for '-grasse'

Williams makes winning return after year out

Williams makes winning return after year out

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Serena beat Sara Sorribes Tormo and Marie Bouzkova 2-6, 6-3, (13-11) in the women's doubles.

You learn a lot playing on tricky wickets: Rohit

You learn a lot playing on tricky wickets: Rohit

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

India captain Rohit Sharma is happy that his team got to 'learn a lot' in their eight-wicket victory over South Africa in a low-scoring chase on a tricky pitch in the first T20 International.

Recipe: Chilled Kerala Buttermilk or Moru Sambaram

Recipe: Chilled Kerala Buttermilk or Moru Sambaram

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Kerala buttermilk is a soothing summer drink.

He Wanted India, China To Be Friends

He Wanted India, China To Be Friends

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

'My father's life sends a message that there are positive things happening between India and China, no matter what happens at the border.'

Beaten Tsitsipas weary of COVID-19 bubble life

Beaten Tsitsipas weary of COVID-19 bubble life

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'The bubble makes it really tiring week by week'

Hurkacz thrashes Medvedev for Halle title; Jabeur wins

Hurkacz thrashes Medvedev for Halle title; Jabeur wins

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Hubert Hurkacz showed his Wimbledon credentials on Sunday, hammering world number one Daniil Medvedev

Cheetah slowly adapting to new home in India after initial hesitation

Cheetah slowly adapting to new home in India after initial hesitation

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

All the eight cheetahs looked fit and fine and drank water kept at their quarantine enclosure in the KNP.

Siya Review

Siya Review

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Siya captures the wounded soul of its protagonist with deeply felt grit and pathos, observes Sukanya Verma.

Wimbledon PIX: World No 1 STUNNED, Halep cruises

Wimbledon PIX: World No 1 STUNNED, Halep cruises

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

IMAGES from Day 6 of the Wimbledon Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Saturday.

Federer pulls out of Tokyo Olympics

Federer pulls out of Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

'During the grass court season, I unfortunately experienced a setback with my knee, and have accepted that I must withdraw from the Tokyo Olympic Games.'

Ancic begins grass season on a high

Ancic begins grass season on a high

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

Big Croatian Mario Ancic dispatched ninth seed Fernando Verdasco 7-6, 6-4 in the second round of the Queen's Club ATP tournament.

US returns 307 antiquities worth $4m stolen, trafficked from India

US returns 307 antiquities worth $4m stolen, trafficked from India

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

A globe spanning, 15-year investigation has led to the repatriation of 307 antiquities by the United States that were stolen and trafficked from India and valued at nearly four million dollars, the majority seized from disgraced art dealer Subhash Kapoor.

Sharapova ready to hit shops before embracing grass

Sharapova ready to hit shops before embracing grass

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

A little bit of retail therapy is all Maria Sharapova needs to overcome her French Open disappointment before she turns her attention to her beloved grasscourt season.

Wimbledon PIX: Battling Norrie sets up Djokovic semis

Wimbledon PIX: Battling Norrie sets up Djokovic semis

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Images from Day 9 of the Wimbledon 2022 Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Tuesday.

Alia Has An ANNOUNCEMENT!

Alia Has An ANNOUNCEMENT!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Anushka's day out... Dia shares a throwback picture... Rakul sends love...

'Amit Shah was told India has lost 26 of 65 patrolling points in Ladakh'

'Amit Shah was told India has lost 26 of 65 patrolling points in Ladakh'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

'Our villagers used to go up to Finger 4 and Finger 6, but today the Chinese are there.' 'Since April 2020, Chinese troops have blocked Indian troops from reaching at least ten patrolling points running from the Depsang plains in the north to Pangong Tso lake in the south.'

Davis Cup: Yuki, Ramkumar give India lead over Denmark

Davis Cup: Yuki, Ramkumar give India lead over Denmark

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Yuki Bhambri returned to Davis Cup action with a commanding victory while Ramkumar Ramanathan did not even need his 'A game' to emerge victorious as India grabbed a 2-0 lead in the World Group I Play-off tie against Denmark, in New Delhi, on Friday.

PIX: When Tiger Woods surprised Lahiri with practice invite!

PIX: When Tiger Woods surprised Lahiri with practice invite!

Rediff.com19 May 2022

India's golfer Anirban Lahiri's week kept getting better even before he reached the tee in the opening round of PGA Championship as he got to practice alongside the legendary Tiger Woods in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Wednesday.

Salute The First Lady Army Officer Serving At Siachen!

Salute The First Lady Army Officer Serving At Siachen!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Deployed at 15,632 feet, Captain Shiva Chauhan, 25, highlights the calibre of the Indian Army's women officers.

Recipe: Ron Ramirez's Beauty of Chandigarh

Recipe: Ron Ramirez's Beauty of Chandigarh

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

If you're a fan of dry gin, you will love this unusual cocktail.

T20 WC PIX: Pakistan thump NZ to march into final

T20 WC PIX: Pakistan thump NZ to march into final

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup semi-final match played between New Zealand and Pakistan in Sydney on Wednesday.

Nadal says he intends to compete at Wimbledon

Nadal says he intends to compete at Wimbledon

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Rafael Nadal said on Friday that he intends to compete at Wimbledon later this month

Federer to miss French Open after knee surgery

Federer to miss French Open after knee surgery

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Roger Federer has revealed he underwent knee surgery and will be out of action until the summer.

When I heard he survived, I was surprised: Rushdie's attacker

When I heard he survived, I was surprised: Rushdie's attacker

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

The 24-year-old man charged with the attempted murder of Salman Rushdie has denied being in contact with Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and said that he acted alone when he stabbed the Mumbai-born author, whom he disliked for being 'disingenuous'.

Leclerc has different 'mindset' with winning Ferrari car

Leclerc has different 'mindset' with winning Ferrari car

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc claimed his second win of the Formula One season

Djokovic serves menacing notice of intent

Djokovic serves menacing notice of intent

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Djokovic remained unflustered despite dropping the opening set and suffering several tumbles on the greasy surface.

India vs Italy Davis Cup tie: Seppi wary of Ramkumar

India vs Italy Davis Cup tie: Seppi wary of Ramkumar

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Win is the only thing on Seppi's mind and he is focussed on giving his country the lead on Friday.

Raducanu relishing Centre Court debut at Wimbledon

Raducanu relishing Centre Court debut at Wimbledon

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Last year, the teenager was ranked 338 in the world when she received a wildcard and she reached the last-16 against all odds

'It's officially a bromance' between Djokovic and Kyrgios

'It's officially a bromance' between Djokovic and Kyrgios

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Novak Djokovic said he would make good on his deal to buy Nick Kyrgios drinks and dinner after beating the Australian to claim a fourth successive Wimbledon title on Sunday.

Murray, Roddick find their feet on Queen's grass

Murray, Roddick find their feet on Queen's grass

Rediff.com9 Jun 2010

Champion Andy Murray and Andy Roddick whacked away the clay from their tennis shoes and began their build up to Wimbledon by beating little-known opponents on a rain-blighted day at Queen's Club on Tuesday.

'Will take a very brave man to write Kohli off'

'Will take a very brave man to write Kohli off'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Australia skipper Aaron Finch on Monday said it will take a very brave man to write Virat Kohli off and what the former India captain has achieved in the last 15 years is just 'ridiculous'.

Celebs Sweat It Out In STYLE

Celebs Sweat It Out In STYLE

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Get inspired by these celebs and burn your Diwali calories in style.

A coach and a friend explain SKY's phenomenal transformation

A coach and a friend explain SKY's phenomenal transformation

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Suryakumay Yadav has become the toast of Indian cricket

World Press Photo 2022 Winners!

World Press Photo 2022 Winners!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Discover some of the winners of 2022 World Press Photo Contest.

Lord Ganesha: The Netherlands to Delhi

Lord Ganesha: The Netherlands to Delhi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

'Golden opportunity' awaits Serena at Wimbledon

'Golden opportunity' awaits Serena at Wimbledon

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Opportunity knocks for Serena Williams on the grass courts of Wimbledon next week when she faces a diminished field on her best surface at the famous All England Club.

Indian man buys blade of grass with Gandhi's blood

Indian man buys blade of grass with Gandhi's blood

Rediff.com4 May 2012

A prominent businessman from Mumbai on Friday revealed that he has acquired 29 items of Mahatma Gandhi memorabilia at a recent auction in the United Kingdom. "I am delighted to acquire the items, which are of national interest. I would have been happier had the government acquired them," said Kamal Morarka, former Union minister and publisher.

Tsitsipas faces steep learning curve at Wimbledon

Tsitsipas faces steep learning curve at Wimbledon

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

The 20-year-old, who reached the Australian Open last four and won titles on clay and indoor hard courts this year, has had a difficult time of it on grass.