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Sir Paul -- from father to godfather

Sir Paul -- from father to godfather

Rediff.com10 Nov 2003

No regrets on dropping Mithali, says Harmanpreet after loss

No regrets on dropping Mithali, says Harmanpreet after loss

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

'Whatever we decided, we decided for the team. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, no regrets. I'm proud of the way my girls played through the tournament'

India women take on Australia in T20 tri-series opener

India women take on Australia in T20 tri-series opener

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

England is the third team to figure in the tournament in which all matches will be played at the Cricket Club of India's Brabourne Stadium.

Recipe: How to make Stuffed Tomatoes

Recipe: How to make Stuffed Tomatoes

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

'Emerging-market equities will outperform those of US'

'Emerging-market equities will outperform those of US'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Equity returns may not be exceptional for the next two years, says Heather Brilliant, chief executive officer, Morningstar Australasia.

Radwanska, Murray continue winning run in Perth

Radwanska, Murray continue winning run in Perth

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Agnieszka Radwanska and Andy Murray picked up morale-boosting victories in the Hopman Cup on Wednesday to keep their Australian Open preparations on track.

Another record for the indefatigable Serena Williams...

Another record for the indefatigable Serena Williams...

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

The World No 1 becomes earliest qualifier for WTA Finals

Illegal coaching accusation irks Azarenka

Illegal coaching accusation irks Azarenka

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

Victoria Azarenka was anything but amused when Kim Clijsters accused her of benefiting from "illegal coaching" from her players' box during her nail-biting victory over Britain's Heather Watson in the Wimbledon third round on Friday.

WH Chief of Staff John Kelly to leave by year end: Trump

WH Chief of Staff John Kelly to leave by year end: Trump

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Nick Ayers, the 36-year-old chief of staff to the vice-president Mike Pence, is Kelly's likely successor.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Murray, Konta delight home fans; Kvitova knocked out

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Murray, Konta delight home fans; Kvitova knocked out

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

PHOTOS from day three of the Wimbledon championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Wednesday.

World's greatest rave ends in blaze of glory

World's greatest rave ends in blaze of glory

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

The Burning Man festival came to its traditional spectacular conclusion on Saturday night, when the huge wooden effigy that gives the event its name was set alight. More than 50,000 revellers have spent the last week camping in the Black Rock desert in Nevada. Money is outlawed at the festival, so revellers must bring everything they will need for the week-long rave. Reuters photographer Jim Urquhart captured this year's festival, which had the theme 'Caravansary'.

Sharing of tax info to be part of G20 Brisbane summit in Nov

Sharing of tax info to be part of G20 Brisbane summit in Nov

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

The other key issues to be taken up at the summit, which is expected to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will include raising the global GDP by an additional 2 per cent in the next five years and boosting infrastructure sector funding.

Nastase suspended after verbal abuse allegations at Fed Cup

Nastase suspended after verbal abuse allegations at Fed Cup

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

The 70-year-old former French and US Open champion, who earned a reputation for controversial behaviour during his playing days, was excluded from the tie on Saturday for unsportsmanlike conduct.

American teen Anisimova stuns Wang, Tomic crashes out

American teen Anisimova stuns Wang, Tomic crashes out

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

American teenager Amanda Anisimova, fresh off an impressive run at Indian Wells, beat China's Wang Qiang 6-3, 1-6, 6-2 at the Miami Open on Tuesday to set up a second round clash with Spanish third seed Garbine Muguruza.

Sania-Bopanna enter semi-finals, one win away from medal

Sania-Bopanna enter semi-finals, one win away from medal

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna subdued Britain's Andy Murray and Heather Watson with remarkable ease to breeze into the mixed doubles semifinals of the Rio Olympic Games here. The fourth seeded Indian pair dominated the quarterfinal contest, winning 6-4 6-4 in just 67 minutes.

Review: Jason Bourne is thrilling in bits and pieces

Review: Jason Bourne is thrilling in bits and pieces

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

While Damon stays true to his character and is intense throughout the film, it's the story which lets down this spy thriller, says Namrata Thakker.

'Rogue killers' may have killed Saudi journalist Khashoggi: Trump

'Rogue killers' may have killed Saudi journalist Khashoggi: Trump

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Trump spoke with the Saudi King Salman over missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi and "immediately" dispatched his top diplomat to Riyadh.

Highlights of Day 7: Tennis, boxing bring smile after spate of failures

Highlights of Day 7: Tennis, boxing bring smile after spate of failures

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

India lifted its sagging morale as Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna cruised into the semi-finals while pugilist Vikas Krishan advanced to the quarters on a day the shooters, archers, shuttlers and track and field athletes suffered reverses at the Rio Olympics.

Women's WC: Mandhana, Raj guide India to victory over England

Women's WC: Mandhana, Raj guide India to victory over England

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

India women's cricket team launched their campaign at the ICC Women's World Cup with a comfortable 35-run win over England, riding on superb batting display by the top-order, hin Derby, on Saturday.

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 7 at the Rio Olympics

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 7 at the Rio Olympics

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Check out the gold medal winners on Day 7 of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, on Friday:

Wyatt powers England women to victory over India

Wyatt powers England women to victory over India

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Daniellie Wyatt helped England pull off a record chase and crush India by seven wickets in their second T20 triangular series match, in Mumbai, on Sunday.

Cricket Buzz: Dravid's proposal gets BCCI backing

Cricket Buzz: Dravid's proposal gets BCCI backing

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Dravid, who is also tipped to take additional charge as the director of NationalCricketAcademy in Bengaluru, had recently suggested that talented young cricketers should get some vocational training, which can help them later in their lives.

Tennis: Konta, Barty cruise to victory at Nottingham

Tennis: Konta, Barty cruise to victory at Nottingham

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Defending champion Donna Vekic, of Croatia, earned a hard-fought win over British wild card Gabriella Taylor 7-5, 5-7, 7-6(3).

Murray sizzles in scorching Perth

Murray sizzles in scorching Perth

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Andy Murray continued his strong build-up in his quest for a maiden Australian Open title with a comfortable victory over Frenchman Benoit Paire in the Hopman Cup mixed-team event in Perth on Monday.

Serena wastes no time putting Babos behind her

Serena wastes no time putting Babos behind her

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Serena Williams wasted no time in sweeping aside big-serving Hungarian Timea Babos.

North Korea threatens to cancel Trump summit

North Korea threatens to cancel Trump summit

Rediff.com16 May 2018

Pyongyang cited the ongoing military exercise between the US and South Korea as a reason behind the move.

US Army sued for not enlisting Sikh

US Army sued for not enlisting Sikh

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Two US-based rights groups have filed a lawsuit against the US Army for allegedly not enlisting a Sikh student in the Reserve Officer Training Corps programme, unless he shaved his beard and cut his hair.

Tennis round-up: Del Potro sets up Ferrer semis at Auckland

Tennis round-up: Del Potro sets up Ferrer semis at Auckland

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Former US Open champion Del Potro fired down 11 aces and did not face a break point during the one hour, 33 minutes match.

Citi Open: Alexander wins battle of Zverev brothers

Citi Open: Alexander wins battle of Zverev brothers

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Alexander Zverev got the better of older brother Mischa at the Citi Open in Washington on Thursday, winning their first meeting at an ATP Tour event 6-3, 7-5.

'Mourinho should have apologised...'

'Mourinho should have apologised...'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho should have apologised to former team doctor Eva Carneiro for his criticism of her, Football Association chairman Greg Dyke has said.

India women hope to lift their fielding in the T20 tri-series

India women hope to lift their fielding in the T20 tri-series

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

'In the T20 format, there are lot of areas where we need to improve and a big thing where we are lacking is our fielding, because if you see the ODI series, (because of) fielding we have given a lot of runs'

I don't feel extra pressure to win an Olympic medal: Sania

I don't feel extra pressure to win an Olympic medal: Sania

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Tennis ace Sania Mirza feels that there is 'enough pressure' on them as elite athletes to even think of aspects like why India is yet to win a medal till the sixth day of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

India, US to hold first '2+2 dialogue' on September 6 in Delhi

India, US to hold first '2+2 dialogue' on September 6 in Delhi

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

America had postponed the much-awaited dialogue due to "unavoidable reasons" last month.

Indian Wells: Unseeded American shocks fancied Azarenka

Indian Wells: Unseeded American shocks fancied Azarenka

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

Unseeded American Lauren Davis secured the first big upset of the BNP Paribas Open when she ousted third seed Victoria Azarenka of Belarus in the second round in Indian Wells on Friday.

Sports Shorts: Kenyan Kipchoge shatters marathon world record in Berlin

Sports Shorts: Kenyan Kipchoge shatters marathon world record in Berlin

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

One thing Serena Williams can't afford to do in 2016...

One thing Serena Williams can't afford to do in 2016...

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Serena Williams must stop giving opponents head starts if she is to come anywhere near emulating last season's feat of winning three of the year's four Grand Slams, according to former World No 1 Chris Evert.

How Indian athletes fared on Day 7 in Rio

How Indian athletes fared on Day 7 in Rio

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

India's report card on the seventh day of the 2016 Olympics.

Tennis round-up: French Open defeat still 'killing me' says Halep

Tennis round-up: French Open defeat still 'killing me' says Halep

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Asked which thoughts, the world number two from Constanta said: "The only one, very tough thought is one set, 3-0 up, that I couldn't take that game.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal, Serena and Raonic enjoy easy wins

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal, Serena and Raonic enjoy easy wins

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Rafael Nadal easily avoided the embarrassment of a back-to-back first round exits at the Australian Open on Tuesday, ramping up his serve and rattling off 39 winners to beat Florian Mayer 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 on Rod Laver Arena.

US Open: Rojer makes political point in doubles triumph with Tecau

US Open: Rojer makes political point in doubles triumph with Tecau

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

The 12th seeded Rojer and Tecau, who rallied from a set down to upset top seeded Henri Kontinen and John Peers in the semi-finals, needed just 86 minutes on a sunny Arthur Ashe Stadium court to add the US Open championship to the Wimbledon title they won in 2015.