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Indian student found dead in London's Thames river

Indian student found dead in London's Thames river

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

The Metropolitan Police discovered his body in the river Thames near the Canary Wharf area of east London on November 21 and was declared dead by paramedics.

PIX: Djokovic cruises; Alcaraz holds off Paul

PIX: Djokovic cruises; Alcaraz holds off Paul

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

World No 1 Carlos Alcaraz fended off in-form American Tommy Paul to reach the Cincinnati Open quarter-finals on Thursday

Jack Sinner cruises to first Masters 1000 title

Jack Sinner cruises to first Masters 1000 title

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Italian seventh seed Jannik Sinner secured his first Masters 1000 title with a dominant 6-4 6-1 win over Australian Alex de Minaur in the Canadian Open final on Sunday.

PIX: Stephens stuns Garcia, Jabeur survives scare

PIX: Stephens stuns Garcia, Jabeur survives scare

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

American Sloane Stephens battled back to defeat defending champion Caroline Garcia at the Cincinnati Open.

Aus Open: Confident Gauff not resting on her laurels

Aus Open: Confident Gauff not resting on her laurels

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Coco Gauff said she has tweaked her service motion to make her toss more consistent.

Alcaraz Clinches 50th Masters win, eyes Indian Wells title

Alcaraz Clinches 50th Masters win, eyes Indian Wells title

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Carlos Alcaraz beat Fabian Marozsan 6-3, 6-3 to reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals

Brisbane International: Ruthless Nadal storms into the quarterfinals

Brisbane International: Ruthless Nadal storms into the quarterfinals

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Rafael Nadal continued his impressive return from a long injury layoff with a 6-1 6-2 demolition of wildcard Jason Kubler to reach the quarter-finals at the Brisbane International on Thursday ahead of this month's Australian Open.

US Open PIX: Alcaraz holds off Evans; Pegula in last 16

US Open PIX: Alcaraz holds off Evans; Pegula in last 16

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 6 of the 2023 US Open on Saturday.

Australian Open: All eyes on these 3 women

Australian Open: All eyes on these 3 women

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Three contenders for the women's singles title at the Australian Open.

This is probably going to end my career: Halep fears losing appeal

This is probably going to end my career: Halep fears losing appeal

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

Simona Halep is unsure if she will play again if the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) does not uphold her appeal against a four-year doping suspension, the Romanian former world number one has said.

Huihua betters Mirabai Chanu's World record

Huihua betters Mirabai Chanu's World record

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Chinese lifter Jiang Huihua obliterated Tokyo Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu's clean and jerk world record by lifting 120kg at the World Championships in Riyadh on Tuesday.

Is he the new Usain Bolt?

Is he the new Usain Bolt?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Noah Lyles is the first man since Usain Bolt in 2015 to win the sprint double.

Kyrgios pulls out of Australian Open

Kyrgios pulls out of Australian Open

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

'I was so close to winning a Grand Slam. I want to make sure that my body is going to have the time it needs to come back, so please bear with me.'

Djokovic vs Alcaraz: A headline act at the Big Apple

Djokovic vs Alcaraz: A headline act at the Big Apple

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

As a sporting spectacle Alcaraz and Djokovic matches have delivered on every level and would be worthy of the Big Apple spotlight.

French Open PIX: Sinner, Swiatek cruise ahead; raging Rublev falls

French Open PIX: Sinner, Swiatek cruise ahead; raging Rublev falls

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Italy's Matteo Arnaldi produced a sensational performance to take out sixth seed Andrey Rublev and reach the last 16 of the French Open on Friday.

'Eventually one day I will leave tennis in about 23, 24 years'

'Eventually one day I will leave tennis in about 23, 24 years'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Novak Djokovic has no intention of passing the torch to the next generation just yet.

US Open PIX: Fritz, Gauff ease ahead to keep home hopes alive

US Open PIX: Fritz, Gauff ease ahead to keep home hopes alive

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul and Coco Gauff all advanced to the third round of the US Open on Wednesday to keep home hopes alive.

Alcaraz's Australian dream: To conquer Djokovic in final

Alcaraz's Australian dream: To conquer Djokovic in final

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Alcaraz missed last year's tournament with a hamstring injury

Still driven at 36, Djokovic poised to succeed at Aus Open

Still driven at 36, Djokovic poised to succeed at Aus Open

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'The drive that I have is still there. My body has been serving me well, listening to me well. I have a great team of people around me. The motivation, especially for the biggest tournaments in the sport, is still present.'

PIX: Climate protesters disrupt US Open semi-final

PIX: Climate protesters disrupt US Open semi-final

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Climate protesters halted the US Open women's semi-final between American Coco Gauff and Czech Karolina Muchova for nearly an hour on Thursday.

Yoga, clarity of thought and another milestone for Bopanna

Yoga, clarity of thought and another milestone for Bopanna

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Bopanna also spoke about the challenging conditions at the Australian Open and having to push his boundaries to get them wins.

Tsegay, Duplantis script records at Eugene Diamond League

Tsegay, Duplantis script records at Eugene Diamond League

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

American Athing Mu shook off the disappointment of her third-place finish at worlds to win the women's 800 metres in 1:54.97, holding off Britain's Keely Hodgkinson, who finished second in 1:55.19.

Marathon world record holder Kiptum dies in car crash

Marathon world record holder Kiptum dies in car crash

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

According to the Nation newspaper, Kiptum was driving his Rwandan coach and a woman in a car near the Rift Valley village where he was born when the accident occurred.

Seen The Ring of Fire?

Seen The Ring of Fire?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Glimpse the annular solar eclipse.

Fan ejected from Zverev's US Open match over 'Hitler phrase'

Fan ejected from Zverev's US Open match over 'Hitler phrase'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Zverev put the incident behind him to seal the victory, which he described as the best moment of his career after his comeback from a serious ankle injury last year.

Melbourne set for new king as sizzling Sinner takes on Medvedev

Melbourne set for new king as sizzling Sinner takes on Medvedev

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Jannik Sinner has sprinted past opponents at the Australian Open in his quest for a maiden Grand Slam but could end up running a marathon in the final against Daniil Medvedev on Sunday, when Melbourne Park will crown a new king.

Can Zheng spring a surprise on defending champ Sabalenka?

Can Zheng spring a surprise on defending champ Sabalenka?

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Sabalenka has always had the power and, since addressing the frequent on-court meltdowns that once blighted her career, has shown a frightening level of consistency at Grand Slams.

'Don't think anyone will ever come close to Djokovic'

'Don't think anyone will ever come close to Djokovic'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

With the Australian Open currently on, defending champion Novak Djokovic has once again been dubbed as a favourite to retain the title, and former world No. 17 Bernard Tomic of Australia firmly believes there will be no one to challenge the great Serbian.

When Tara Skated On Ice

When Tara Skated On Ice

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

India's Tara Prasad takes part in the Women's Free Skate during the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships at Broadmoor World Arena, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.

Teary-eyed John Isner drops the curtain on 17-year pro career

Teary-eyed John Isner drops the curtain on 17-year pro career

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Big-serving John Isner bid farewell to his professional career after losing to fellow American Michael Mmoh in the US Open second round.

US Open PIX: Error-prone Alcaraz into third round; Murray out

US Open PIX: Error-prone Alcaraz into third round; Murray out

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

IMAGES from matches on Day 4 of the US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York on Thursday.

PIX: Messi magic continues as Inter Miami reach final

PIX: Messi magic continues as Inter Miami reach final

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Lionel Messi notched his ninth goal in six matches as Inter Miami crushed Philadelphia Union 4-1 to reach the Leagues Cup final.

Record-breaker Djokovic 'living his childhood dream'

Record-breaker Djokovic 'living his childhood dream'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

As he continues to live his dream, Novak Djokovic is also staking his claim to the mantle of greatest tennis player of all time.

AITA loses appeal, India will have to travel to Pakistan

AITA loses appeal, India will have to travel to Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The ITF tribunal has rejected AITA's contention that its Davis Cup team could face security concerns during the World Group I Play-off tie in Islamabad, paving the way for an Indian tennis team's visit to Pakistan for the first time in 60 years.

Women's World Cup: Sweden, Netherlands storm into quarters

Women's World Cup: Sweden, Netherlands storm into quarters

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

The Netherlands and Sweden marched into the quarter-finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup.

Serbian Domination: Novak's win and Jokic's NBA MVP

Serbian Domination: Novak's win and Jokic's NBA MVP

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

A day after Novak Djokovic won his 23rd Grand Slam title, Serbia's Nikola Jokic was named Most Valuable Player of the NBA Finals

PIX: Sinner beats Paul in semis; Pegula tops Swiatek

PIX: Sinner beats Paul in semis; Pegula tops Swiatek

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Italian seventh seed Jannik Sinner beat Tommy Paul to set up a Canadian Open final clash with Australia's Alex De Minaur

Kyrgios pulls out of US Open

Kyrgios pulls out of US Open

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Germany Jan-Lennard Struff has also withdrawn from the US Open, the USTA said.

Chances it'll be my...: Rafael Nadal drops big hint on retirement plans

Chances it'll be my...: Rafael Nadal drops big hint on retirement plans

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

The 22-time major champion Rafael Nadal addressed the prospect that 2024 could be his final year as an ATP professional, confessing that it is indeed a reality that he might hang up his racquets at the end of next season.

Cincinnati Open: Medvedev cruises past Musetti

Cincinnati Open: Medvedev cruises past Musetti

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Former champion Daniil Medvedev beat Italy's Lorenzo Musetti 6-3 6-2 on Wednesday to reach the third round of the Cincinnati Open where Novak Djokovic was preparing to begin his U.S. Open preparations.