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'You talk about fighting China, Pakistan, but you can't handle a state with 25 lakh people'

'You talk about fighting China, Pakistan, but you can't handle a state with 25 lakh people'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

'Is this how you plan to run India? Is this how you plan to save India?' 'If this is your plan, then what happened in Manipur will start happening all over the country.'

In a first, Qatar FIFA WC to feature female referees

In a first, Qatar FIFA WC to feature female referees

Rediff.com19 May 2022

A total of 36 referees, 69 assistant referees and 24 video match officials have been chosen by FIFA for the tournament.

Aus should provide Djokovic no leeway, says lawmaker

Aus should provide Djokovic no leeway, says lawmaker

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Andrews said lifting Djokovic's ban would be a "slap in the face for those people in Australia who did the right thing (and) got vaccinated."

Injury woes for Australia ahead of must-win match vs Afghanistan

Injury woes for Australia ahead of must-win match vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Defending champions Australia are grappling with injury concerns to three key players, including captain Aaron Finch who is uncertain to lead the side in their crucial T20 World Cup match against Afghanistan on Friday.

Miami Open: Alcaraz dumps Fritz; Rybakina reaches final

Miami Open: Alcaraz dumps Fritz; Rybakina reaches final

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Carlos Alcaraz moved to within two wins of completing the 'Sunshine Double'

PIX: Tsitsipas into Miami last 16; Rybakina advances

PIX: Tsitsipas into Miami last 16; Rybakina advances

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Greek second seed Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Chilean qualifier Cristian Garin to reach the fourth round of the Miami Open.

'Positive signs' over Australia entry, says Djokovic

'Positive signs' over Australia entry, says Djokovic

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Nine-times champion Novak Djokovic says there are "positive signs" that his three-year ban on entering Australia will be waived so he can play at the next Australian Open in January.

Djokovic welcome to play if he can obtain visa: Australian Open director

Djokovic welcome to play if he can obtain visa: Australian Open director

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Djokovic welcome to play if he can obtain visa, says Australian Open director

Sinner outlasts Alcaraz, meets Medvedev in Miami final

Sinner outlasts Alcaraz, meets Medvedev in Miami final

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Italian 10th seed Jannik Sinner stunned world number one Carlos Alcaraz 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-2 in an epic Miami Open semi-final duel on Friday, as Petra Kvitova set up a meeting with Elena Rybakina in the women's championship match.

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special Review: Perfect Marvel Treat

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special Review: Perfect Marvel Treat

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special is a goofy buddy comedy, cheers Mayur Sanap.

US Open PIX: Khachanov topples Kyrgios; Gauff ousted

US Open PIX: Khachanov topples Kyrgios; Gauff ousted

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

A summary of Tuesday's action at the US Open.

Medvedev reaches Adelaide quarters; Sabalenka survives scare

Medvedev reaches Adelaide quarters; Sabalenka survives scare

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Medvedev moved a step closer to a potential semi-final showdown with Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open warm-up event.

St Petersburg Open: Bopanna-Shapovalov bow out

St Petersburg Open: Bopanna-Shapovalov bow out

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

The duo of Rohan Bopanna and Denis Shapovalov crashed out of the semi-finals of the men's doubles event at the ongoing St Petersburg Open St Petersburg on Saturday.

PIX: Lehecka stuns Auger-Aliassime; Tsitsipas survives scare

PIX: Lehecka stuns Auger-Aliassime; Tsitsipas survives scare

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

Images from the men's singles fourth round matches at the Australian Open, on Sunday.

10 Must Watch Ram Gopal Varma Movies on OTT

10 Must Watch Ram Gopal Varma Movies on OTT

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks a list of 10 essential RGV movies though there are 84 to wade through.

Double prize up for grabs for US Open men's singles winner

Double prize up for grabs for US Open men's singles winner

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

The stakes could not be higher in Sunday's Flushing Meadows final between Spanish teenaged phenomenon Carlos Alcaraz and Norwegian Casper Ruud, with the US Open trophy and the world number one ranking awaiting the winner.

Noskova stuns Daria; early exit for Rune in Adelaide

Noskova stuns Daria; early exit for Rune in Adelaide

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Holger Rune crashed out to Yoshihito Nishioka in the ATP 250 Adelaide International 1 first round.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic whips Rublev; meets Paul in semis

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic whips Rublev; meets Paul in semis

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Serbia's Novak Djokovic outclasses Russia's Andrey Rublev to set up a meeting with unseeded Tommy Paul in the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Wednesday.

US voices concerns over India's participation in Russian military drills

US voices concerns over India's participation in Russian military drills

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

Russia said on Monday that the Vostok 2022 military exercises will be held from September 1 to 7 in different locations in the Far East and the Sea of Japan and involve more than 50,000 troops from China, India and several other countries.

Zverev wins Tokyo Games men's singles gold

Zverev wins Tokyo Games men's singles gold

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

The 24-year-old, who has yet to win a Grand Slam title, was in stunning form as he defeated Russian Karen Khachanov 6-3, 6-1 to become the first German man to win a singles Olympic gold.

CWG: Sharath assures India of 2 more medals in TT

CWG: Sharath assures India of 2 more medals in TT

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Star paddler Sharath Kamal continued his sensational run to reach the finals of both the men's doubles and mixed doubles events and assure India of at least two more medals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmimgham on Saturday.

CWG TT: Defending champs India knocked out of team event

CWG TT: Defending champs India knocked out of team event

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Both the teams registered identical 3-0 victories in their respective matches.

CWG TT: Triple delight for Sharath; Batra loses

CWG TT: Triple delight for Sharath; Batra loses

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Batra will now take on Singapore's Jian Zeng in the last eight-clash later tonight.

US to impose costs on Iran for crackdown against protesters: Biden

US to impose costs on Iran for crackdown against protesters: Biden

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

The US is alarmed and appalled by reports of security authorities responding to university students' peaceful protests with violence and mass arrests.

Canada edge out Russia to reach Davis Cup final

Canada edge out Russia to reach Davis Cup final

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Shapovalov and Pospisil, who have shouldered the burden through four ties in La Caja Magica this week, combined to beat Andrey Rublev and Karen Khachanov 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(5).

Nagal draws Berankis in Australian Open first round clash

Nagal draws Berankis in Australian Open first round clash

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

If Nagal, a wild card entrant and world number 139, can cross the first hurdle, he will run into either 19th seed Russian Karen Khachanov or local wild card Aleksandar Vukic.

Djokovic bamboozles Khachanov with drop shots in Dubai

Djokovic bamboozles Khachanov with drop shots in Dubai

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Novak Djokovic used a dizzying array of drop shots to make short work of Karen Khachanov at the Dubai Open on Thursday, reaching the semi-finals with a dominant 6-2, 6-2 win over the Russian seventh seed.

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Aseem Chhabra highlights 10 films that moved him, films that may show up in theatres near you.

Djokovic downs Shapovalov, to face Medvedev in Adelaide semis

Djokovic downs Shapovalov, to face Medvedev in Adelaide semis

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

A round-up of all tennis action on Friday.

Jr Worlds: Wrestler Ravi Malik loses bronze play-off in just 42 seconds!

Jr Worlds: Wrestler Ravi Malik loses bronze play-off in just 42 seconds!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

He began with a 6-0 win over Estonia's Robin Uspenski and followed that up with a 18-9 victory over Kyrgyzstan's Zhenish Humnabekov, who got three cautions in the quarter-final bout.

US VP Mike Pence receives COVID-19 vaccine on camera

US VP Mike Pence receives COVID-19 vaccine on camera

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

"Confidence in the vaccine is what brings us here this morning," the US vice-president said in remarks following his vaccination. "I didn't feel a thing. Well done."

Medvedev makes winning start; Nadal sails through

Medvedev makes winning start; Nadal sails through

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Russia's Daniil Medvedev defeated Benoit Paire of France 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the Abierto Mexicano tournament in Acapulco on Tuesday to get his quest for the world number one ranking off to a winning start.

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev shocked; Swiatek, Tsitsipas ease into 4th round

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev shocked; Swiatek, Tsitsipas ease into 4th round

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Images from Day 5 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Friday.

Djokovic's Golden Slam dream dashed by Zverev

Djokovic's Golden Slam dream dashed by Zverev

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

The Serbian's 1-6, 6-3, 6-1 defeat also ended his dream of winning an Olympic singles gold medal, the only major honour missing from his long list of accolades.

'Only a genius like Sahir Ludhianvi would describe this ebb and flow of time and fame so beautifully'

'Only a genius like Sahir Ludhianvi would describe this ebb and flow of time and fame so beautifully'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

'No matter how big the name, no one lives forever; like medicines, we come with an expiry date.' 'But, in the short time that we have, we try to make something that will stay on long after we are gone.'

'I had to settle scores with the government'

'I had to settle scores with the government'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

'I had to get back into Parliament. Mamata has given me that opportunity.'

Lisa Sthalekar inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Lisa Sthalekar inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Sthalekar was a member of four Australian World Cup-winning teams across the ODI and T20 formats and captained Australia in three ODIs against New Zealand in 2006.

PHOTOS: Serena advances in Toronto, Wawrinka ousted

PHOTOS: Serena advances in Toronto, Wawrinka ousted

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Three-times winner Serena Williams moved into the Toronto Open second round after beating Spain's Nuria Parrizas Diaz on Monday

CWG 2022: How India fared on Sunday, August 7

CWG 2022: How India fared on Sunday, August 7

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

A summary of Indian athletes' performances on Sunday, August 7, Day 10 of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

Sharath-Akula win C'wealth Games mixed doubles TT gold

Sharath-Akula win C'wealth Games mixed doubles TT gold

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Sharath Kamal and Gnanasekaran Sathiyan was outsmarted by familiar foes Paul Drinkhall and Liam Pitchford of England in the men's doubles final at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Sunday.