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Column: The father of all DVDs

Column: The father of all DVDs

Rediff.com16 Oct 2008

The Godfather, its fantastic sequel and that misunderstood third film have been spiffied up digitally and restored to super quality -- complete with remastered sound -- in a lovely box-set called The Godfather: The Coppola Restoration, and for all of us fans, it's a DVD-set we can't refuse.

Federer, Henin named ITF World Champions

Federer, Henin named ITF World Champions

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

Roger Federer became only the second player after Pete Sampras to receive the accolade for the fourth successive year.

66.59% turnout in Karnataka bypolls

66.59% turnout in Karnataka bypolls

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

The by-elections are being held to fill the vacancies caused by the disqualification of 17 rebel Congress and Janata Dal-Secular MLAs, whose rebellion led to the collapse of the H D Kumaraswamy-led coalition government in July and paved the way for the BJP to come to power.

Pressure is off for rest of my career: Federer

Pressure is off for rest of my career: Federer

Rediff.com7 Jun 2009

World number two Roger Federer said he would never again feel any pressure in his career after clinching his first French Open title with a 6-1, 7-6, 6-4 victory over Swede Robin Soderling in Sunday's final. 'It might be the greatest victory of my career,' said the 27-year-old Swiss, who equalled Pete Sampras's record of 14 Grand Slam titles and became the sixth man to win all four majors.

King Roger is back

King Roger is back

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

When the world started looking away, the Swiss ace again brought the spotlight firmly on himself with a masterful showing at the US Open.

Critics' Choice Awards: Kirsten Dunst, Christian Bale win

Critics' Choice Awards: Kirsten Dunst, Christian Bale win

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Stars show off their coveted trophies!

Harikrishna stuns Korchnoi

Harikrishna stuns Korchnoi

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

The victory over the tournament leader gave the Indian sole lead after the 7th round in the Marx Gyorgy Memorial chess tournament.

Djokovic reveals reason behind renewed success

Djokovic reveals reason behind renewed success

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

'I had to learn to be patient. I am a different player and a different person than I was three years ago. I still believe I can repeat that 2015-2016 streak when I won four slams in a row, I wouldn't be here if I didn't.'

Federer demolishes Roddick

Federer demolishes Roddick

Rediff.com29 Jan 2009

Roger Federer advanced to the final of the Australian Open with a 6-2, 7-5, 7-5 demolition of Andy Roddick on Thursday. Federer, who beat the American at the same stage in the 2007 tournament before going on to lift the title, will play either world number one Rafa Nadal or Fernando Verdasco in the final.

Nadal-Gasquet serve the appetizer

Nadal-Gasquet serve the appetizer

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

Rafael Nadal will take on Frenchman Richard Gasquet in the Clash of Titans match in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.

Why India must worry over the Data Protection Bill

Why India must worry over the Data Protection Bill

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Sections in the draft Personal Data Protection Bill are a blatant violation of the Right to Privacy as guaranteed by the Constitution.

Sampras, Federer prepare to battle

Sampras, Federer prepare to battle

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

The current and former world number ones face-off in Malaysia on November 22 in an exhibition match called 'The Clash of Times'.

Uzbek ace Akgul is a tall prospect

Uzbek ace Akgul is a tall prospect

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

Uzbekistan's Akgul Amanmuradova is an antithesis to the petite, pony-tailed generation of women's tennis players.

Umpire Gerry Armstrong still calls play

Umpire Gerry Armstrong still calls play

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

From linesman at Wimbledon to chair umpire for more than 25 years, Gerry Armstrong, now ATP Supervisor at the Kingfisher Airlines Open in Mumbai, has come a long way.

Didn't expect Dhoni to be picked for SA T20Is: Ganguly

Didn't expect Dhoni to be picked for SA T20Is: Ganguly

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

or every elite athlete at the business end of their careers, a situation comes where they have to take a hard call, believes former India captain Sourav Ganguly.

Wimbledon: 5 moments we will never forget!

Wimbledon: 5 moments we will never forget!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

With Wimbledon scrapped due to the pandemic, a flashback of some of the best moments from the last five championships at SW19.

Federer says Sampras would still be top 5 player

Federer says Sampras would still be top 5 player

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

The American proved he is still a force to reckon with as he went down 7-6, 7-5 in an exhibition match against Federer in Kuala Lumpur.

Nadal rallies past Gasquet

Nadal rallies past Gasquet

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

Rafael Nadal beat Richard Gasquet 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 in the exhibition game in Kuala Lumpur.

Federer-Sampras to clash in Seoul

Federer-Sampras to clash in Seoul

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

The two greats will play first of the three exhibition matches in Asia in Seoul on Tuesday.

Federer blasts Ferrer to win fourth Masters Cup

Federer blasts Ferrer to win fourth Masters Cup

Rediff.com18 Nov 2007

The World No 1 put on a vintage display to beat the Spaniard in the final of the season-ending event on Sunday. His victory at the showcase eight-man tournament put him level with Ilie Nastase and one behind the record of five titles held by Ivan Lendl and Pete Sampras.

Knocked up: Delightfully raunchy

Knocked up: Delightfully raunchy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

Knocked Up, directed by Judd Apatow is a delightful comedy of an unplanned pregnancy and its aftermath.

Former Premier League player charged in match-fixing probe

Former Premier League player charged in match-fixing probe

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Former Premier League striker Delroy Facey has been charged with conspiracy to commit bribery, officers investigating match-fixing said on Monday.

Led Zeppelin live, again!

Led Zeppelin live, again!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

The three surviving members of the iconic heavy rock outfit will belt out their first performance in 19 years on November 26 in London.

Federer has Sampras in his sights

Federer has Sampras in his sights

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

Roger Federer hoisted aloft the U.S. Open trophy for a fourth straight year on Sunday after victory over Novak Djokovic before swiftly turning his gaze to Pete Sampras and the all-time record for grand slam titles.

Vulnerable Murray must stop Sampras-like slide as French Open beckons

Vulnerable Murray must stop Sampras-like slide as French Open beckons

Rediff.com23 May 2017

With the French Open starting on Sunday, Murray has accrued 1,210 to the 4,915 of Rafael Nadal and looks a pale imitation of the player who won his last 24 matches of 2016 to knock Novak Djokovic off his pedestal and seize power in men's tennis.

Sampras, Sanchez-Vicario in Hall of Fame

Sampras, Sanchez-Vicario in Hall of Fame

Rediff.com15 Jul 2007

Pete Sampras, winner of a record 14 grand slam crowns, and four-times grand slam winner Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario were inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island on Saturday.

'Federer can win French Open'

'Federer can win French Open'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2007

Pete Sampras conceded that the Swiss master is poised to smash his record of 14 Grand Slam titles.

Roger Federer fact file

Roger Federer fact file

Rediff.com8 Jul 2007

The Swiss ace is three titles shy of Pete Sampras's record of 14 Grand Slam victories.

Spotted: Jim Courier in Massachusetts

Spotted: Jim Courier in Massachusetts

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

Reader Karthik Marudur sent us this picture from Massachusetts.

Federer gunning for Wimbledon record

Federer gunning for Wimbledon record

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

The world number one is hoping to match Bjorn Borg's record of five successive Wimbledon titles.

Climb aboard the plane of the future

Climb aboard the plane of the future

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

At a skunk works in Seattle, Boeing engineers look to Wal-Mart, Disney and Starbucks for ideas.

Federer vs Sampras in Malaysia

Federer vs Sampras in Malaysia

Rediff.com23 May 2007

Roger Federer will play Pete Sampras in an exhibition match in Kuala Lumpur in November.

Federer can break all my records, says Sampras

Federer can break all my records, says Sampras

Rediff.com16 May 2007

Former world No 1 Pete Sampras believes Roger Federer can break all of his records, including the 14 Grand Slam titles he lifted in his glittering 15-year career.

Federer plans to play on until he is 35

Federer plans to play on until he is 35

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

The world number one, who has won 12 Grand Slam titles, said his aim is also to surpass Pete Sampras's record of 14.

Davis Cup win caps remarkable year for Britain's Andy Murray

Davis Cup win caps remarkable year for Britain's Andy Murray

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

World No 2 Andy Murray's three-point contribution to Britain's defeat of Belgium in the Davis Cup final concluded one of the most remarkable years ever achieved in the competition by an individual player. Below are the key facts:

Trump to join 'Howdy, Modi'; PM hails 'special gesture'

Trump to join 'Howdy, Modi'; PM hails 'special gesture'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

This is for the first time in recent history that the leaders of the two largest democracies would be addressing a joint rally anywhere in the world.

Would you pay to see Sachin, 46, bat today?

Would you pay to see Sachin, 46, bat today?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'Can Tendulkar recreate the magic of his youth?', asks advertising guru Sandeep Goyal.

Beating Sampras at Wimbledon was special: Federer

Beating Sampras at Wimbledon was special: Federer

Rediff.com10 Mar 2007

The Swiss took great delight in beating his childhood idol Pete Sampras at the American player's home in a friendly match.