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Who is 'all-time greatest' debate reopens as Nadal enters final

Who is 'all-time greatest' debate reopens as Nadal enters final

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

Rafael Nadal has the opportunity to add another chapter to his storied career, and intensify an already robust debate, should he beat Stanislas Wawrinka in Sunday's Australian Open final.

In US, Murthy tries to change 'arrogant' image of Infosys

In US, Murthy tries to change 'arrogant' image of Infosys

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Murthy's recent US trip helped to curb company's inflexible, arrogant perception

Nadal should recover quickly, says Coach

Nadal should recover quickly, says Coach

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Rafael Nadal should recover from the back problem that wrecked his Australian Open final after a few days rest, his uncle and coach Toni told Spanish radio on Monday.

PHOTOS: Nadal wins record extending ninth French Open title

PHOTOS: Nadal wins record extending ninth French Open title

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Photos of the French Open men's final match between Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic being played in Paris

Sampras to announce retirement on Monday

Sampras to announce retirement on Monday

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

The 32-year-old former world number one will officially make the announcement at a special ceremony on the opening day of the US Open.

Dear Barack, thank you for the memories

Dear Barack, thank you for the memories

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Barack Obama will still be in the Oval Office till the morning of January 20, but gosh, we are already beginning to miss him.

Complete list of Sports Illustrated's 'Sportsperson of the Year' winners

Complete list of Sports Illustrated's 'Sportsperson of the Year' winners

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Following is a list of winners of the Sportsperson of the Year award by Sports Illustrated magazine.

McEnroe terms Djokovic one among 'all time greats'

McEnroe terms Djokovic one among 'all time greats'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

American tennis legend John McEnroe has hailed Novak Djokovic as one of the greats of all time after the Serb again claimed the year-end world number one spot with a victory at the ATP Tour Finals on Friday.

VOTE: Agassi says Federer 'class above' Sampras. Do you agree?

VOTE: Agassi says Federer 'class above' Sampras. Do you agree?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Tennis great Andre Agassi has said that seven-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer is 'a class above' Pete Sampras and that Rafael Nadal could eventually be better than the Swiss.

OnePlus to launch smart TVs in Sep, to be available in India first

OnePlus to launch smart TVs in Sep, to be available in India first

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

A number of smartphone players such as Xiaomi, Samsung, LG and Micromax also have smart TVs in their product portfolio.

Pence, Harris all set for US vice-presidential debate

Pence, Harris all set for US vice-presidential debate

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Political analysts believe that an aggressive Harris, 55, will easily prevail over Pence, 61, during the only vice-presidential debate and help her running mate Joe Biden, 77, to widen his lead over Trump, 74.

'International Premier Tennis League spectator friendly'

'International Premier Tennis League spectator friendly'

Rediff.com26 May 2013

Indian tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi, who has launched his ambitious International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) with the backing of a galaxy of top stars, says his event would be television, spectator and players friendly because of its unique model.

Djokovic urges youth 'dream big and work hard' at UN speech

Djokovic urges youth 'dream big and work hard' at UN speech

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

It was one of the big days in the life of World No 1 Novak Djokovic when he addressed the United Nations on Friday and encouraged youth to follow ones dreams and cultivate sporting values like teamwork and fairplay.

Sampras rules out immediate American tennis resurgence

Sampras rules out immediate American tennis resurgence

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The sorry state of American men's tennis will continue for some time with no real talent on the horizon, said Pete Sampras who dominated the game in the 1990s with fellow American Andre Agassi.

Behind the scenes with Barack Obama

Behind the scenes with Barack Obama

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Having travelled extensively with US President Barack, Arun Chaudhary has captured public events and behind-the-scenes moments as well as produced and packaged presidential tapings for the Internet and broadcast television. He speaks to Sriram Bala

Behind the scenes with Barack Obama

Behind the scenes with Barack Obama

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Having travelled extensively with US President Barack, Arun Chaudhary has captured public events and behind-the-scenes moments as well as produced and packaged presidential tapings for the Internet and broadcast television. He speaks to Sriram Bala

On this day: US tennis great Andre Agassi was born

On this day: US tennis great Andre Agassi was born

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

He went on to lift the US Open title in 1994 and, after shaving his head on the advice of his then actress girlfriend Brooke Shields, the Australian Open crown in 1995 before adding an Olympic gold at Atlanta 1996.

Ending year as No. 1 a big satisfaction: Nadal

Ending year as No. 1 a big satisfaction: Nadal

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

Rafael Nadal had just beaten rising Greek force Stefanos Tsitsipas in a classic scrap at the ATP Finals but had no idea whether it was good enough to keep him in the tournament.

EPL: Cahill considers leaving Chelsea over lack of playing time

EPL: Cahill considers leaving Chelsea over lack of playing time

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

The centre-back has not played since Sarri took over from Antonio Conte at the start of the season, and says he could call time on his career at Stamford Bridge when the transfer window reopens if his situation does not improve.

ATP Tour Finals: Dimitrov marks debut with narrow victory over Thiem

ATP Tour Finals: Dimitrov marks debut with narrow victory over Thiem

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

The opening match in the Pete Sampras Group produced a feast of stylish backhands from both players but it was Dimitrov, the first Bulgarian to qualify for the tournament in its 48-year-old history, who overcome some late jitters to prevail.

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

On July 1, 2021, Britain's Princess Diana would have turned 60 and two decades after her tragic death in a car accident near the end of summer 1997, she still holds an exalted place on the altar of the most admired people in the world, her status secure as a style icon -- as is her legacy of having forever changed the British monarchy.

Australia pumped for England showdown

Australia pumped for England showdown

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

The five-times World Cup winners face the tournament hosts to decide who will meet the winner of the first semi-final between India and New Zealand in Manchester on Tuesday.

Mind-blowing facts about Australian Open winner Roger Federer

Mind-blowing facts about Australian Open winner Roger Federer

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Factbox on Switzerland's Roger Federer, who defeated Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open men's singles final on Sunday.

Pence, Harris all set for US vice-presidential debate

Pence, Harris all set for US vice-presidential debate

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Political analysts believe that an aggressive Harris, 55, who aspires to be the first woman vice-president in history, will easily prevail over Pence, 61, during the only vice-presidential debate and help Biden, 77, to widen his lead over Trump, 74.

2019: Year of reality check

2019: Year of reality check

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

From promoters losing their firms to consumers realising there are no free lunches, 2019 was a year of getting real,says Shailesh Dobhal.

Roddick, last link to US tennis supremacy, exits

Roddick, last link to US tennis supremacy, exits

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

The last American man to win a grand slam and to hold the world number one ranking, Andy Roddick ended his tennis career on centre court at the US Open on Wednesday after an enviable career that still might have left some fans wondering what if.

'Gurdwara gunman a neo-Nazi who was angry after 9/11'

'Gurdwara gunman a neo-Nazi who was angry after 9/11'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2012

A sociologist, who had interacted with the gunman who killed six Sikhs at a gurdwara in Wisconsin, said that he was a neo-Nazi whose primary targets were blacks and Jews. For nearly two years, Pete Simi, a sociologist doing fieldwork on hate groups, hung out with 40-year-old Wade Michael Page, the army veteran who gunned down six Sikhs at the gurdwara on Sunday.

Haas calls time on tennis career spanning more than two decades

Haas calls time on tennis career spanning more than two decades

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Former world number two Tommy Haas officially announced his retirement from tennis at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells on Thursday, ending a career that spanned more than two decades.

UK man held over Twitter jibe against diver

UK man held over Twitter jibe against diver

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Police say a man has been arrested in connection with Twitter postings directed at British Olympic diver Tom Daley.

Federer passes Sampras with ranking milestone

Federer passes Sampras with ranking milestone

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

Roger Federer added another record to his collection on Monday when he began his 287th week as world number one.

Photos: Dominant Federer dashes Murray's dream

Photos: Dominant Federer dashes Murray's dream

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Roger Federer won a record-equalling seventh Wimbledon title and 17th Grand Slam crown Sunday, shattering tearful Andy Murray's dream of ending Britain's 76-year wait for an All England Club men's champion.

The numbers behind Djokovic's domination

The numbers behind Djokovic's domination

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Novak Djokovic claimed his sixth Australian Open title on Sunday as the 28-year-old continues to dominate men's tennis. Here are some of the key statistics for the all-conquering Serb.

Fact file: Federer and the number one ranking

Fact file: Federer and the number one ranking

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

Here are some facts about Federer and his ranking.

OnePlus to invest Rs 1,000 crores as part of its big India plan

OnePlus to invest Rs 1,000 crores as part of its big India plan

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Rediff.com's Ashish Narsale brings you glimpses of OnePlus's massive new R&D centre in India.

Kamala Harris surges ahead for Democratic Prez nominee

Kamala Harris surges ahead for Democratic Prez nominee

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

A rising Democratic Party star and vocal critic of President Donald Trump, Harris, if elected, would be the first woman and woman of colour to be the President of the United States.

'McDonald's has shown the way, it's great for Subway'

'McDonald's has shown the way, it's great for Subway'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

Fred DeLuca, founder and CEO of restaurant chain Subway, started a sandwich shop 'Pete's Super Submarine' at Bridgeport (Connecticut) when he was 17.

ATP Finals PIX: Thiem stuns Federer; Djokovic wins opener

ATP Finals PIX: Thiem stuns Federer; Djokovic wins opener

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Only once in 16 previous appearances has Federer not survived the group stage, back in 2008. IMAGES from the ATP Finals played at The O2 Arena in London on Sunday

Woman zookeeper dies after tiger enters enclosure in 'freak accident'

Woman zookeeper dies after tiger enters enclosure in 'freak accident'

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The zookeeper, Rosa King, was attacked inside the enclosure at Hamerton Zoo Park, Cambridgeshire Constabulary said, adding, "A tiger had entered an enclosure with a keeper. Sadly the female zookeeper died at the scene."

Excited to be in Roger Federer's team: Sania

Excited to be in Roger Federer's team: Sania

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza said she is excited to be part of same team as Swiss veteran Roger Federer in the upcoming International Premier Tennis League (IPTL).

On-song Federer targets record in London

On-song Federer targets record in London

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Roger Federer will aim to finish an off key year on a high note by winning a record sixth title at the ATP World Tour finals which start on Sunday at London's O2 Arena, a venue more famous for staging the biggest acts in the music business.