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RIL shuts oil, gas field due to cyclone 'Laila'

RIL shuts oil, gas field due to cyclone 'Laila'

Rediff.com19 May 2010

MA fields were producing around 32,000-33,000 barrels of oil per day and 8 million standard cubic meters per day of gas.

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Kerber, Halep advance; Pliskova knocked out

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Kerber, Halep advance; Pliskova knocked out

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Spain's Rafael Nadal was at his dominant best against Pablo Carreno Busta on Saturday, brushing aside his compatriot 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to move into the fourth round at the Australian Open. Images from Day 6 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Saturday.

Tennis round-up: Federer looking to break Agassi record; Sharapova ousted in Qatar

Tennis round-up: Federer looking to break Agassi record; Sharapova ousted in Qatar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

The 36-year-old Australian Open champion arrived in the Dutch port city at the weekend knowing a run to the semi-finals will move him ahead of Rafael Nadal in the ATP standings.

PSU bank staff strike hurts trade

PSU bank staff strike hurts trade

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

Although private banks continued to operate as usual majority of trade and industry was hit by the strike by staff of 25 nationalised banks who are demanding revision of wages and a second option for pension among other things. The Indian Banks' Association, a grouping of public sector banks, is yet to formally respond to the demands of the striking employees.

Top four minimum requirement for unpredictable Arsenal

Top four minimum requirement for unpredictable Arsenal

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

With no Champions League football for a third straight season, the financial realities are starting to bite and Arsenal will be desperate for some of their talented youngsters to come through.

Matthews FA Cup final boots fetch 38,400

Matthews FA Cup final boots fetch 38,400

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

The boots worn by Stanley Matthews in the 1953 FA Cup final have been sold for 38,400 pounds at auction. The boots were expected to fetch about 8,000 pounds when they went under the hammer at auctioneers Bonhams in Chester but fetched almost five times that amount.

Nadal and Djokovic head French Open cast as Federer returns

Nadal and Djokovic head French Open cast as Federer returns

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Rafael Nadal is hunting a record-extending and almost unbelievable 12th Roland Garros title is remarkable in itself.

The top men's contenders at Wimbledon

The top men's contenders at Wimbledon

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Check out the top men's contenders at the 2017 Wimbledon Championships:

Italian junior controversially disqualified at Australian Open

Italian junior controversially disqualified at Australian Open

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

An Italian junior was in floods of tears after she was disqualified at the Australian Open for swiping away a loose ball which hit a ball boy, a report said on Tuesday.

Manchester City crush Watford to complete treble in style

Manchester City crush Watford to complete treble in style

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Manchester City crushed Watford 6-0 in the FA Cup final on Saturday

Nadal, Halep top seeds at Australian Open

Nadal, Halep top seeds at Australian Open

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

He leads the men's seedings ahead of defending champ Roger Federer, with Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov seeded third.

Filmi buddies who deserve a reunion

Filmi buddies who deserve a reunion

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

Here's a wishlist for great pairs we'd love to see back on the big screen together.

Teltumbde won't be arrested till Feb 12: Pune Police to HC

Teltumbde won't be arrested till Feb 12: Pune Police to HC

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Teltumbde later termed the police's case against him and several other social activists as 'harassment' and a ploy to 'humiliate' them.

Wawrinka happy to discuss the F-word

Wawrinka happy to discuss the F-word

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

For someone who is the defending champion at Melbourne Park, Stanislas Wawrinka is remarkably upbeat about the lack of focus falling upon him.

Inspired Wawrinka tames Djokovic to win French Open

Inspired Wawrinka tames Djokovic to win French Open

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

There were no jeers this time as Swiss Stan Wawrinka defied the odds to win the French Open with a courageous 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory over world number one Novak Djokovic in an enthralling final on Sunday.

Murray targets top ranking after Wimbledon triumph

Murray targets top ranking after Wimbledon triumph

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

World No 2 Andy Murray has set his sights on overtaking Novak Djokovic at the top of the rankings after capturing his second Wimbledon crown on Sunday.

Sensex may hit 18,000 in April 2010

Sensex may hit 18,000 in April 2010

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

The benchmark index Sensex will continue on its growth path and may even scale 18,000 level by 2010, experts say, notwithstanding the six per cent fall it saw on the day of the Union Budget.

At 3ft 5in, she is fashion's new muse

At 3ft 5in, she is fashion's new muse

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

A lover of all things fashion, Sinead Burke is urging designers to create clothes for people of all sizes.

Monte Carlo Masters: Swiss giants Federer, Wawrinka beaten

Monte Carlo Masters: Swiss giants Federer, Wawrinka beaten

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Defending champion Stanislas Wawrinka and compatriot Roger Federer suffered contrasting third round defeats at the Monte Carlo Masters on Thursday.

No national alliance for Lok Sabha polls:Cong

No national alliance for Lok Sabha polls:Cong

Rediff.com29 Jan 2009

In a move aimed at avoiding pressure from regional allies seeking seats in several states, the Congress on Thursday ruled out a national alliance in the coming Lok Sabha elections, limiting adjustments to the states. "We do not have an alliance at the national level. We have alliance partners and seat adjustments at the state level..." All India Congress Committee general secretary Janardan Dwivedi told reporters after a meeting of the Congress Working Committee in New Delhi.

Tennis Round-up: Wawrinka, Kyrgios stunned in Shanghai

Tennis Round-up: Wawrinka, Kyrgios stunned in Shanghai

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Coric, who had failed to win a match in his last two appearances in Beijing and Shenzhen, saved two break points at 3-3 in the second set and clinched the first four games of the decider to record his 32nd match win of the season.

Djokovic to play wildcard Ward in Wimbledon first round

Djokovic to play wildcard Ward in Wimbledon first round

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Roger Federer, who missed the French Open through injury, plays Guido Pella in the first round. Second seed Andy Murray faces an all-British first round against wildcard Liam Broady. Fourth seed Stan Wawrinka, Murray's prospective semi-final opponent, begins against American teenager Taylor Fritz.

Dias, Pradeep to stay with Mahindra United

Dias, Pradeep to stay with Mahindra United

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

India internationals Steven Dias and N P Pradeep, who are in a transfer controversy with their employer, said since Mahindra United has agreed to a hike in their salary they have no issues in playing for the Mumbai club if the promise is kept.

Djokovic splits with coach Becker after three years

Djokovic splits with coach Becker after three years

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

World number two Novak Djokovic has confirmed that he and his coach Boris Becker have mutually agreed to end their three-year-long partnership. Djokovic, who lost the number one ranking he had held for 122 weeks to Britain's Andy Murray in November, asserted the goals they had set together have been fulfilled. He also thanked the German tennis legend for his cooperation and dedication. "Boris Becker and I have jointly decided to end our cooperation. The goals we set when we started working together have been completely fulfilled, and I want to thank him for the cooperation, teamwork, dedication and commitment," the 29-year-old, who clinched this year's Australian and French Open, confirmed on Facebook.

Sports Shorts: Aditi moves up to tied-4th in Dubai

Sports Shorts: Aditi moves up to tied-4th in Dubai

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday.

SC refuses to stay HC's order legalising gay sex

SC refuses to stay HC's order legalising gay sex

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

The Supreme Court will on Monday hear a petition challenging the Delhi High Court's recent ruling legalising gay sex among consenting adults.On July 9, a two-judge bench of the apex court comprising Chief Justice K G Balkrishnan and Justice P Sathasivam had issued a notice to the central government, asking it to explain its stand on a petition challenging the Delhi HC's ruling.The apex court was hearing a plea filed by astrologer Suresh Kumar Kaushal against the HC's verdict.

This one's for the boys, says gracious Federer

This one's for the boys, says gracious Federer

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Having stolen the limelight from Davis Cup stalwart Stan Wawrinka, Roger Federer quickly turned attention towards his Switzerland team mates after securing the winning point in the final against France on Sunday.

Kyrgios not such a bad guy: Djokovic

Kyrgios not such a bad guy: Djokovic

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

'He can say what he wants, I don't have a problem with it. Does he show me the same amount of respect that most other players do? No, he doesn't, but that's the way he communicates these days'

PHOTOS: Del Potro knocks out Wawrinka, Serena and Venus survive

PHOTOS: Del Potro knocks out Wawrinka, Serena and Venus survive

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

The Argentine, making his first appearance at Wimbledon since reaching the semi-finals in 2013, held aloft his arms in triumph after condemning twice Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka to his earliest defeat at the All England Club for three years.

England's Wilshere will be fit in time for Euros?

England's Wilshere will be fit in time for Euros?

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Injury-plagued midfielder Jack Wilshere is fit and with a few more games under his belt will be ready to play for England at the European Championship next month, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said.

Read this before you watch Avengers: Infinity War

Read this before you watch Avengers: Infinity War

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Don't worry, no spoilers here!

Tennis: Djokovic, Federer roll along in Cincinnati

Tennis: Djokovic, Federer roll along in Cincinnati

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Defending champion Djokovic fired his 15th ace on match point to defeat Querrey but his serve had been an issue earlier in their second-round encounter.

A look at Nadal's 12 French Open final victories

A look at Nadal's 12 French Open final victories

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

Factbox on Rafael Nadal's French Open final wins

Murray withdraws from Wimbledon with heavy heart

Murray withdraws from Wimbledon with heavy heart

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Two-time champion Andy Murray withdrew from Wimbledon with a 'heavy heart' on Sunday after saying his right hip was still not ready for the demands of a Grand Slam.

Kyrgios pulls out of Rotterdam Open to play basketball

Kyrgios pulls out of Rotterdam Open to play basketball

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Australian Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of the Rotterdam Open in February to play in basketball's NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, tournament director Richard Krajicek was quoted as saying on Wednesday.

Shanghai Masters: Djokovic survives Zverev scare, Murray cruises

Shanghai Masters: Djokovic survives Zverev scare, Murray cruises

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

World number one Novak Djokovic recovered from a first-set loss to overcome Germany's Mischa Zverev while Britain's Andy Murray swept past Belgium's David Goffin to reach the Shanghai Masters semi-finals on Friday.

Kroenke increases Arsenal stake

Kroenke increases Arsenal stake

Rediff.com30 Mar 2009

U.S. sports tycoon Stan Kroenke has increased his stake in English Premier League club Arsenal to over 20 percent after buying a third of director Daniel Fiszman's holding, the club said.

US Open PIX: Nadal through to Round 2; Murray, Venus battle to advance

US Open PIX: Nadal through to Round 2; Murray, Venus battle to advance

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Defending champion Rafael Nadal progressed to the second round of the US Open after fellow Spaniard David Ferrer retired midway through the second set due to a calf injury.

Castrol on lab job to keep biofuel engines revving

Castrol on lab job to keep biofuel engines revving

Rediff.com14 May 2008

Castrol India is in the process of preparing new oil formulations to be used in engines that run on blended fuels. These formulations will be launched when the automobile sector rolls out vehicles to run exclusively on biofuels, according to Naveen Kshatriya, managing director, Castrol India. Globally, Castrol spends about $70 million a year on research and development (R&D), including about Rs 10 crore (Rs 100 million) in India, for country-specific projects.

Federer swats aside Safin

Federer swats aside Safin

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

Roger Federer stayed on track for a record-equalling 14th Grand Slam title when he swatted aside former champion Marat Safin in the third round. The anticipated clash of tennis juggernauts failed to materialise as the Swiss totally dominated the match between former world number ones to win 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 under floodlights.