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Bopanna-Cuevas shocks top seeds in Vienna, Yuki out in Vietnam

Bopanna-Cuevas shocks top seeds in Vienna, Yuki out in Vietnam

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Rohan Bopanna and Pablo Cuevas shocked top seeds Marcelo Melo and Lukas Kubot to storm into the semi-finals of the Erste Bank Open

RIL signals start of growth era

RIL signals start of growth era

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Production from its KG-D6 gas field is set to increase and the government is likely to revise gas prices.

Nadal subdues inspired Dimitrov, sets up Tsonga clash

Nadal subdues inspired Dimitrov, sets up Tsonga clash

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Eight-times champion Rafael Nadal was taken to the brink by Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov before completing a 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 victory on Friday to reach the Monte Carlo Masters semi-finals. He will meet Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, who beat Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka.

Bhupathi-Bopanna set to renew partnership for rest of 2013

Bhupathi-Bopanna set to renew partnership for rest of 2013

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

After pairing up with different partners in the initial months of 2013, Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna have decided to rejoin forces for the rest of the season.

Platini 'serving last term as UEFA chief'

Platini 'serving last term as UEFA chief'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

The Frenchman declined to talk about his bid for the FIFA presidency in his first news conference since announcing one month ago that he would stand as a candidate to replace Sepp Blatter.

NGOs DISSATISFIED with weak Indian response at Rio +20

NGOs DISSATISFIED with weak Indian response at Rio +20

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Indian Non-Governmental Organisations are very dissatisfied with the weak response of Environment Minister Jayanthi Natarajan to the Rio+20 declaration issued on the eve of the summit, reports Darryl D'Monte.

Why Wipro will soon be delisted from NSE

Why Wipro will soon be delisted from NSE

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

In November last year, the Wipro board had approved the demerger of the non-IT businesses -- Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting (including furniture business), Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (hydraulics and water businesses) and Medical Diagnostic Product & Services business -- into a privately- held company to be named 'Wipro Enterprises Ltd'.

Debt trap turns tragic for Andhra MFI chiefs

Debt trap turns tragic for Andhra MFI chiefs

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

Two suicides in recent months after banks refused to restructure .

Obama to outline gun control measures this week

Obama to outline gun control measures this week

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

In the last press conference of his first term, Obama told media persons that from Vice President Joe Biden he had received a list of "sensible, common steps" that could be taken through executive or legislative action, but did not give the details of it.

Nadal begins quest for 12th Roland Garros title

Nadal begins quest for 12th Roland Garros title

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Rafael Nadal is generally a slow starter but should not have any problem getting past his first-round opponent, Germany's Yannick Hanfmann.

Barcelona Open: Nadal sees off troublesome Fognini

Barcelona Open: Nadal sees off troublesome Fognini

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

Rafael Nadal struggled to finish off Fabio Fognini at the Barcelona Open on Friday but eventually quelled one of his most troublesome opponents 6-2, 7-6(1) to reach the semi-finals.

Mauresmo joins Azarenka's team

Mauresmo joins Azarenka's team

Rediff.com7 Apr 2012

Frenchwoman Amelie Mauresmo has joined Victoria Azarenka's backroom team as a consultant, the world number one's practice partner Julien Jeanpierre told Reuters on Friday.

Nadal to skip Miami; Thiem looks to reset

Nadal to skip Miami; Thiem looks to reset

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Rafael Nadal will skip the Miami Open that begins later this month in a bid to recover from a back injury in time for the clay court swing

This year's most beautiful panoramic photographs

This year's most beautiful panoramic photographs

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The Epson International Pano Awards showcases the work of panoramic photographers worldwide and is the largest specialist competition for panoramic images. This year the competition received 4913 entries from 1258 photographers in 72 countries, but the overall winner of the 2019 Open competition is Mieke Boynton from Australia - the first female to win the title. Scroll down for stunning views.

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic enter 2nd round; Rublev upset

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic enter 2nd round; Rublev upset

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Images from Day 3 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Tuesday

Investors pump in Rs 47,000 crore in MFs in Oct

Investors pump in Rs 47,000 crore in MFs in Oct

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

This is the highest inflow in the past six months.

Barcelona Open: Ferrer shocked, Nadal eases through

Barcelona Open: Ferrer shocked, Nadal eases through

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

Top seed David Ferrer summed up his error-strewn defeat by qualifier Dmitry Tursunov as "one of the worst I have played" after falling at the first hurdle at the Barcelona Open on Wednesday.

Can anyone in men's draw challenge Nadal at French Open?

Can anyone in men's draw challenge Nadal at French Open?

Rediff.com18 May 2017

World number one Andy Murray will be ready for Roland Garros despite his poor recent form, nine-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal has said.

Jaya axes six ministers; inducts another six

Jaya axes six ministers; inducts another six

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

In a sudden move, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Friday sacked six of her ministerial colleagues and inducted an equal number to replace them.

Paes-Nestor bow out of Monaco Masters

Paes-Nestor bow out of Monaco Masters

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Leander Paes and his partner Daniel Nestor bowed out of Monte Carlo masters following a close defeat against Benoit Paire and Stan Wawrinka in Monaco.

The world's largest photograph is here!

The world's largest photograph is here!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Taken by an international team of photographers, this mind-boggling 365 gigapixel photo is made up of 70,000 images.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Here are 10 photos that prove we live in an incredibly bizarre world.

World's best negotiators: Gandhi, Mother Teresa

World's best negotiators: Gandhi, Mother Teresa

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

Professor Peter Hiddema suggests how to master effective negotiating skills, offering examples of Mahatma and Mother Teresa

Fit Nadal ready for clay court challenge

Fit Nadal ready for clay court challenge

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Spaniard Rafa Nadal confirmed on Monday he was fit to pursue an eighth consecutive victory at the season's opening clay court tournament in Monte Carlo after recovering from a recurrent knee injury.

India's purple frog grabs attention ahead of Rio summit

India's purple frog grabs attention ahead of Rio summit

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

The rare purple frog is one of the iconic species that highlights the most crucial issue being discussed at Rio+20, reports Darryl D'Monte.

Disclose black money kept abroad and pay less!

Disclose black money kept abroad and pay less!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Proposed scheme will not provide immunity to tax defaulters.

PIX: Cops nab 'America's Most Wanted' Indian

PIX: Cops nab 'America's Most Wanted' Indian

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

An Indian fugitive from Canada, who was featured in 'Americas Most Wanted' was finally arrested in California by the California highway patrol, and the police departments in Santa Monica, El Monte, and Los Angeles Homeland Security Investigators agents. The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement released the news on Tuesday.

Nadal to play Ferrer in Barcelona final

Nadal to play Ferrer in Barcelona final

Rediff.com29 Apr 2012

Top seed Rafa Nadal set up an all-Spanish final against David Ferrer at the Barcelona Open after blasting his way past compatriot Fernando Verdasco 6-0, 6-4 on Saturday.

Nadal overpowers Garcia-Lopez in Barcelona opener

Nadal overpowers Garcia-Lopez in Barcelona opener

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

World No 2 Rafael Nadal swept into the third round of the Barcelona Open when he thrashed Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 6-1, 6-2 as he began his quest for a seventh Conde de Godo trophy in eight years on Wednesday.

Djokovic pulls out of Serbia Open defence

Djokovic pulls out of Serbia Open defence

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Serbia Open tennis following the death of his grandfather during the Monte Carlo Masters event last week.

Nadal says regaining No 1 ranking not a priority

Nadal says regaining No 1 ranking not a priority

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

Rafa Nadal has played down the significance of his victory over Novak Djokovic in Monte Carlo, saying winning tournaments was his priority rather than reclaiming the World No 1 spot.

Stop and refresh: Key for Federer, Nadal's return

Stop and refresh: Key for Federer, Nadal's return

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have returned to tennis in blistering form this season because they were able to recharge during injury layoffs last year, former world number two Alex Corretja has said.

Bangla lecturer posts derogatory Facebook status; lands in jail

Bangla lecturer posts derogatory Facebook status; lands in jail

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

A university lecturer, who posted a Facebook status wishing for the death of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, was today sentenced to six-month in jail by a Bangladeshi court.

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Here are some of the other events -- in pictures -- that made news last week.

Rotation policy helps players stay mentally fresh: Ganguly

Rotation policy helps players stay mentally fresh: Ganguly

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly has come out in defence of the much-debated rotation policy adopted by the India team in the ongoing tri-series in Australia, saying it would help the players to be 'mentally fresh' before the final stages of the tournament.

26/11 case: Court notice for minister Rehman Malik

26/11 case: Court notice for minister Rehman Malik

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

Judge Shahid Rafique of the Rawalpindi-based court issued the notice in response to a petition moved by defence lawyers, who contended that Malik had committed contempt of court by stating in a media interview last month that the Pakistani commission would go to India within 10 days even though the court had not decided on the formation of the commission.

Anupam Kher's father passes away

Anupam Kher's father passes away

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

He was 84.

PIX: Shama Sikander's EXOTIC holiday in France, Venice, Italy...

PIX: Shama Sikander's EXOTIC holiday in France, Venice, Italy...

Rediff.com12 Oct 2016

A look at the wow pictures.

Sushant case: Nitish Kumar to ask for CBI probe

Sushant case: Nitish Kumar to ask for CBI probe

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

The Bihar government, realising that it does not have the jurisdiction to probe the case, is now adopting this 'illegal method' of recommending the case to be handed over to the CBI, says Rhea's lawyer.

Djokovic pulls out of Madrid to rest before French Open

Djokovic pulls out of Madrid to rest before French Open

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

World number one Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next week's Madrid Open for a second consecutive year to rest before the Rome Masters and the French Open, organisers of the clay Masters event said on Wednesday.