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Sania pitted against Jankovic

Sania pitted against Jankovic

Rediff.com16 Jul 2006

She will face the Serbian in the first round of Cincinnati Open in Ohio on Monday.

Don't Ignore Indian Women's Football!

Don't Ignore Indian Women's Football!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

While the Indian women's football team holds the 60th position in the FIFA rankings, the men's team ranks 100.

Aswaroodan is the pits

Aswaroodan is the pits

Rediff.com3 Jul 2006

All England C'ships: Treesa-Gayatri's sensational run ends

All England C'ships: Treesa-Gayatri's sensational run ends

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand fell to their second successive semifinal exit at the All England Championship.

Mission: Impossible -- Dead Reckoning Part One Review: Dazzling!

Mission: Impossible -- Dead Reckoning Part One Review: Dazzling!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

No matter how impossible the mission seems, we know Tom Cruise will get the job done as we eagerly await his next daring stunt, cheers Mayur Sanap.

Maamannan Review: Udhayanidhi Stalin's The Weak Point

Maamannan Review: Udhayanidhi Stalin's The Weak Point

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Maamannan could have been so much better with an alternate lead actor and a tighter, more gripping storytelling, sighs a disappointed Divya Nair.

Tripura records final voter turnout of 87.63% in assembly poll

Tripura records final voter turnout of 87.63% in assembly poll

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Nearly 88 per cent of voting was recorded in the one-day Tripura assembly elections, which were "largely peaceful', a senior EC official said on Friday.

Congress polls: Rahul, Kharge vote in Karnataka

Congress polls: Rahul, Kharge vote in Karnataka

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge- one of the candidates in the party's presidential polls, cast their votes in the election to the top post, for which voting is underway in Karnataka on Monday.

Amidst turmoil, Manipur nurses cricket dreams

Amidst turmoil, Manipur nurses cricket dreams

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Usually, taking two wickets against a strong North Zone would leave any 17-year-old bowler with a wide smile. But Jotin Singh's smile had a tinge of nervousness.

9 Cool-Girl Shriya Moments

9 Cool-Girl Shriya Moments

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

The actress who makes you go Uff.

Will Nagaland re-elect NDPP-BJP? Polling on Monday

Will Nagaland re-elect NDPP-BJP? Polling on Monday

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

The ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party are contesting the polls on a 40:20 seat-sharing basis.

Verstappen wins at Monza after safety car finish

Verstappen wins at Monza after safety car finish

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Max Verstappen dashed Ferrari's home hopes and won the Italian Grand Prix

Karan Johar Makes 'Most Violent Film' In India

Karan Johar Makes 'Most Violent Film' In India

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'The only violence I have had in any film of mine is a slap.' 'When Nikhil narrated the film to me, I was blown away.' 'I was literally screaming out of my chair.'

World Athletics PIX: Rojas claims triple jump title; Jackson wins 200m

World Athletics PIX: Rojas claims triple jump title; Jackson wins 200m

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Yulimar Rojas of Venezuela soared to her fourth consecutive world triple jump title on Friday.

CWG Boxing: Nikhat, Lovlina get easy opening draws

CWG Boxing: Nikhat, Lovlina get easy opening draws

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

In the lightweight (57-60kg) division, Jasmine will feature straight in the quarter-finals after getting a first round bye.

Bahrain GP: Max Verstappen wins season-opener

Bahrain GP: Max Verstappen wins season-opener

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Max Verstappen won the season opener as Red Bull registered a dream start with a one-two finish at the Bahrain GP.

Smriti Irani's Modi Mistake

Smriti Irani's Modi Mistake

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

It sent shock waves in the party -- a political greenhorn had taken on Modi in his home turf of Gujarat. Smriti had clearly tried to choose sides, in this case Vajpayee's camp. Many felt that this would end Irani's career. A revealing excerpt from Nidhi Sharma's new book She, The Leader: Women in Indian Politics.

Why Did Kriti Go Back To School?

Why Did Kriti Go Back To School?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

When stars travel, they make lovely pictures on social media.

With comfortable coal stocks, no power crisis this festive season

With comfortable coal stocks, no power crisis this festive season

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

India is unlikely to see a repeat of the 2021 energy crisis this festive season as coal-fired power stations across the country have comfortable levels of the fuel stock to meet electricity demand of the world's fastest expanding major economy.

Verstappen wins Mexico City GP, sets F1 record for most wins in season

Verstappen wins Mexico City GP, sets F1 record for most wins in season

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Red Bull's double World champion Max Verstappen won the Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday to set a Formula One record of 14 victories from a single season, as well as the most points scored.

BJP will win 145 seats in Gujarat, predicts Hardik Patel

BJP will win 145 seats in Gujarat, predicts Hardik Patel

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

As counting of votes for the Gujarat assembly polls is underway, Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Hardik Patel predicted that his party will win over 130 seats, the most by the party till date in the Gujarat, and expressed optimism that the BJP will undoubtedly form the government for the seventh time in the state.

BJP sensed defeat: Raut on Andheri bypoll pullout

BJP sensed defeat: Raut on Andheri bypoll pullout

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

BJP's survey predicted that their candidate would lose the bypoll by at least 45,000 votes, Raut claimed.

'Drivers must not use the sport for personal agenda'

'Drivers must not use the sport for personal agenda'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Formula One drivers will need prior written permission from the sport's governing body to make "political, religious and personal statements"

10 Legal Shows On OTT

10 Legal Shows On OTT

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

A list of watchable Hindi legal shows and films on OTT, in order of release.

Would You Live In Barbie's World?

Would You Live In Barbie's World?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

What would Barbie's life-sized world be like? Take a look.

Ambanis Bring A Wow! Centre To Mumbai

Ambanis Bring A Wow! Centre To Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Move over Sydney Opera House, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Mumbai has a new entertainment venue that will rival many a global address.

Bypolls in Maharashtra, Bihar first test of new alliances

Bypolls in Maharashtra, Bihar first test of new alliances

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

The assembly bypolls in Bihar and Maharashtra, scheduled for November 3, are set to be the first electoral test of the popularity of the respective state governments after a change in the political alignment.

Karnataka: BJP heavyweights to fight Cong bigwigs

Karnataka: BJP heavyweights to fight Cong bigwigs

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Announcing its first list of 189 candidates on Tuesday, the BJP pitted senior Minister R Ashoka against Siddaramaiah in the Varuna Assembly segment, while V Somanna would take on Shivakumar in Kanakapura.

Why's Lalu Silent On Bihar Communal Violence?

Why's Lalu Silent On Bihar Communal Violence?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

'Lalu understands that his words can be used by rivals to consolidate Hindu votes which may damage the prospects of his party's social support base.'

Timeline of events during Verstappen's monumental win

Timeline of events during Verstappen's monumental win

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

The Dutchman won a maiden Formula One title after a last-lap overtake on Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton in Abu Dhabi.

Perez wins rain-delayed and red-flagged Monaco GP

Perez wins rain-delayed and red-flagged Monaco GP

Rediff.com29 May 2022

An angry Leclerc dropped to fourth after Ferrari called him in again for slicks and then told him, too late, to stay out after Sainz also pitted and went directly from wets to the dry tyres.

'If BJP wins Bihar polls, the nation will fall into deep pit'

'If BJP wins Bihar polls, the nation will fall into deep pit'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar attacks the BJP, saying that its only intention is to capture absolute power.

Asia Badminton: Sindhu, Srikanth bag easy wins; Lakshya crashes out

Asia Badminton: Sindhu, Srikanth bag easy wins; Lakshya crashes out

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Lakshya Sen, returning from a break, suffered a first round exit, while Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand entered the pre-quarters of the Asia Badminton Championship.

Fear of Unknown: CSK meets 'CSK Lite' as Dhoni faces 'Gill Test'

Fear of Unknown: CSK meets 'CSK Lite' as Dhoni faces 'Gill Test'

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The teams which don't make long-term promises that are difficult to fulfil but focus on immediate process and know the roles of players required for slots.

After 3 years, direct tax collections surpass Budget estimates

After 3 years, direct tax collections surpass Budget estimates

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

After a gap of three years, direct tax collections -- which include corporate tax and personal income tax -- have exceeded the Budget estimates for FY'22, indicating economic recovery.

Satwik-Chirag, Saina pull out of Thailand Open

Satwik-Chirag, Saina pull out of Thailand Open

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The top seeded Indian duo, who reached the semi-finals of the season-opening Malaysia Open super 1000, was scheduled to face Chinese Taipei's Su Ching Heng and Ye Hong Wei in the opening round.

Honda Mobilio pitted against popular Toyota Innova

Honda Mobilio pitted against popular Toyota Innova

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

Is Honda Mobilio better than Toyota Innova? Find out...

How Rohit was made to work hard for his century

How Rohit was made to work hard for his century

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Australia made Rohit Sharma 'work hard' for his 120-run knock

Malaysia Open: Fit-again Sindhu starts off against Marin

Malaysia Open: Fit-again Sindhu starts off against Marin

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, who is returning from an ankle injury, begins her campaign against former World Champion Carolina Marin of Spain in the first round of Malaysia Open.

F1 PIX: Verstappen fights back to win US GP

F1 PIX: Verstappen fights back to win US GP

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Max Verstappen fought back from a slow pitstop to win the US Grand Prix in Austin on Sunday as his Red Bull team clinched the Formula One constructors' title a day after the death of billionaire owner Dietrich Mateschitz.