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The star and the star child of Wimbledon

The star and the star child of Wimbledon

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

The first week of Wimbledon is over and the tournament has been full of surprises. The grudge match between Nick Kyrgios and Rafael Nadal and the rise of the phenom that is Cori 'Coco' Gauff have been the shining moments at this year's tournament.

Factbox: Ten big men's shocks at Wimbledon

Factbox: Ten big men's shocks at Wimbledon

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

American Sam Querry became the latest Wimbledon giant slayer on Saturday as he beat defending champion Novak Djokovic 7-6(6) 6-1 3-6 7-6(5) in the third round. The defeat ended Djokovic's run of winning 30 consecutive grand slam matches. The world number one had arrived at the All England Club as the reigning champion at all four grand slam tournaments.

Surge pricing is good for YOU

Surge pricing is good for YOU

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Don't believe us? Then listen to the expert. Harish Rao dispels myths about Ola and Uber's dynamic pricing model and explains why government interference in it finally hurt us, the rider.

From Nagasaki to a Nobel Prize

From Nagasaki to a Nobel Prize

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

A Nobel Laureate tells his inspiring story.

Steel-plated Djokovic a step too far for Federer

Steel-plated Djokovic a step too far for Federer

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Novak Djokovic again revealed the true depth of his steely core to grind Wimbledon idol Roger Federer's hopes of a record eighth title into Centre Court's baseline dust on Sunday.

Wimbledon PIX: Murray, Nadal, Halep storm into 2nd round; Wawrinka stunned

Wimbledon PIX: Murray, Nadal, Halep storm into 2nd round; Wawrinka stunned

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Images from all the action from Day 1 of the Wimbledon on Monday.

EPL PHOTOS: Fighting Leicester beat Spurs; Arsenal-Reds draw

EPL PHOTOS: Fighting Leicester beat Spurs; Arsenal-Reds draw

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

'Keep Calm And Carry On' could be Claudio Ranieri's motto for the second half of the season after Leicester City earned a 1-0 win at Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday to put the heat back on Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Wimbledon: Federer stages epic fightback to beat Cilic

Wimbledon: Federer stages epic fightback to beat Cilic

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Roger Federer put his global army of "Fed-Head" fans through the wringer for four nerve-shredding sets before he kept alive his pursuit of a record eighth Wimbledon title with a 6-7(4) 4-6 6-3 7-6(9) 6-3 win over Marin Cilic the quarter-finals on Wednesday. Novak Djokovic's shock third round exit had raised hopes that this could be the week when the Swiss finally ends his four-year hunt for an 18th grand slam title, as the Serb had been the only man to beat him at the majors over the past year.

In or out: Polls open in Britain's historic EU referendum

In or out: Polls open in Britain's historic EU referendum

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Polling stations across the United Kingdom opened on Thursday morning to decide the historic referendum on whether the country should remain a member of the European Union or leave the politico-economic union of 28 member states.

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Federer, Serena roll on

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Federer, Serena roll on

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

PHOTOS from the Wimbledon Championships matches played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Saturday

EPL: Chelsea's title hopes hit by Sunderland defeat

EPL: Chelsea's title hopes hit by Sunderland defeat

Rediff.com20 Apr 2014

Chelsea's title ambitions suffered a major blow with a shock 2-1 home defeat by bottom side Sunderland on Saturday, handing the initiative to English Premier League leaders Liverpool who visit lowly Norwich City on Sunday.

'Koi Sardar hai? Goli se maar dalenge'

'Koi Sardar hai? Goli se maar dalenge'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Jasmit Singh, 85, recalls a horrific train journey to New Delhi on the day Indira Gandhi was killed.

12 killed as massive fire engulfs London residential tower

12 killed as massive fire engulfs London residential tower

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Police is expecting the death toll to rise.

Theresa May's luck may hold in Britain's election

Theresa May's luck may hold in Britain's election

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The United Kingdom votes on June 8. A quick guide to the post terror election.

Sports Shorts: Murray to play in grass-court tournament in June

Sports Shorts: Murray to play in grass-court tournament in June

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

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

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 13 at Rio Olympics

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 13 at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Check out the gold medallists on Day 13 of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday:

EPL PIX: City suffer shock defeat, Liverpool five points clear

EPL PIX: City suffer shock defeat, Liverpool five points clear

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

Liverpool had won each of their previous four home leagues games in which they conceded first and 12 minutes later they had turned another match on its head as Roberto Firmino's trickery set up Mane to give the hosts the lead at the second attempt.

Brexit: What India's business leaders have to say

Brexit: What India's business leaders have to say

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

What will be the impact on the Euro itself? Will it devalue and to what extent?

The Hollywood awards season starring Trump

The Hollywood awards season starring Trump

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Every major awards ceremony in the West this year has seen celebrities talk about diversity, inclusion and politics, sometimes even mentioning US President Donald Trump and his policies by name.

Wimbledon: Sharapova, Serena set up mouth-watering semis clash

Wimbledon: Sharapova, Serena set up mouth-watering semis clash

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Maria Sharapova made it a remarkable 20 victories from 23 grand slam quarter-finals but was pushed all the way at Wimbledon on Tuesday by feisty American Coco Vandeweghe before emerging a 6-3, 6-7(3), 6-2 winner.

Mumbai cheapest, London most expensive city to live and work

Mumbai cheapest, London most expensive city to live and work

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

London has become the world's most expensive city to live and work, overtaking Asian hotspot Hong Kong, according to study by real estate adviser, Savills.

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Djokovic advance; Cilic, Wawrinka, Konta exit

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Djokovic advance; Cilic, Wawrinka, Konta exit

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

IMAGES from the matches played on Day 4 of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Thursday

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Federer and Serena power into quarters, Nishikori retires with injury

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Federer and Serena power into quarters, Nishikori retires with injury

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Croatian ninth seed Marin Cilic reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the third year running after Kei Nishikori quit with a rib injury midway through their fourth round match on Monday.

Wimbledon: Lisicki shows anything possible to set up Bartoli final

Wimbledon: Lisicki shows anything possible to set up Bartoli final

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

German Sabine Lisicki held her nerve to beat Polish fourth seed Agnieszka Radwanska 6-4, 2-6, 9-7 in a gripping semi-final on Thursday and reach her first Wimbledon final.

Love-all! They found each other on court

Love-all! They found each other on court

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Playing tennis professionally can be difficult physically, mentally and emotionally. But the tennis courts have often been the venue for for blossoming romance as love-struck couples decide it is game, set and match.

He helps Indian banks raise money in London

He helps Indian banks raise money in London

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

In India post the success of masala and green bonds on the LSE, Nikhil Rathi tells Rajesh Bhayani that there are many international investors interested in buying into the India story

Euro 2016: Wales continue their unbeaten run; Iceland stun Dutch

Euro 2016: Wales continue their unbeaten run; Iceland stun Dutch

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Wales continued their unbeaten start to the Euro 2016 campaign as a nervy 2-1 triumph over Cyprus, after they had been reduced to 10 men, bolstered the nation's dream of qualifying for a major championship finals for only the second time.

4 reasons behind Britain leaving the European Union

4 reasons behind Britain leaving the European Union

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

'Britain always had a very special relationship with the EU -- it always was an on/off relationship. It retained its own currency and visa.' 'Britain always had what you call in EU lingo 'opt out clauses', which other countries don't have.'

Day 12: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Day 12: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Sofia Goggia carved up the Jeongseon slope 'like a Samurai' to win the women's downhill on Wednesday and leave American Lindsey Vonn with a bronze medal in her final run in the marquee event of Olympic Alpine skiing.

Djokovic, Sharapova restore order at Wimbledon

Djokovic, Sharapova restore order at Wimbledon

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

It was job well done for Novak Djokovic as he silenced Bernard Tomic and his Australian Fanatics with an emphatic 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 victory in the Wimbledon third round on Friday.

Wish list: What if Ileana was cast in Friends?

Wish list: What if Ileana was cast in Friends?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

What if we these popular American television series were made in India?

REWIND: Top moments from the week that was

REWIND: Top moments from the week that was

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Here's a glimpse at what happened around the world last week

'Global jihad does indeed threaten India'

'Global jihad does indeed threaten India'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

'A series of arrests have illustrated that IS now has a footprint in India.' 'India has been, for a very long time, a key part of Al Qaeda's global jihadist ambitions.'

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 10 at the Rio Olympics

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 10 at the Rio Olympics

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Bahrain's Ruth Jebet blew away the competition to win the women's 3,000 metres steeplechase gold on Sunday, but narrowly missed out on the world record. Jebet ran a bold race, bursting into the lead after a few laps and setting a blistering pace to win in 8 minutes, 59.75 seconds, just shy of the 8:58.81 world record set by Russia's Gulnara Galkina at the 2008 Beijing Games.

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