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It's That Man Salt Again!

It's That Man Salt Again!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

With 343 runs (in 8 innings) Phil Salt has the most runs by an overseas player in IPL 2024.

IPL: RCB eye fifth win in a row against Pant-less Delhi Capitals

IPL: RCB eye fifth win in a row against Pant-less Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Pushed into a tight corner, Royal Challengers Bengaluru rose above their frailties to notch four wins on the trot and stay alive in the race to play-offs. However, a volatile Delhi Capitals offer them a different challenge in their penultimate IPL league match in Bengaluru on Sunday.

Soccer PIX: Atletico return to winning ways; Leverkusen go 10 points clear

Soccer PIX: Atletico return to winning ways; Leverkusen go 10 points clear

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Atletico Madrid secured a hard-fought 2-1 home victory over Real Betis in La Liga on Sunday thanks to an own-goal by Rui Silva and a header by Alvaro Morata as Diego Simeone's side ended a three-game winless run in all competitions.

When Serena Williams did not finish...

When Serena Williams did not finish...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Serena Williams has won 21 Grand Slam titles but failed to finish 5km run in Miami, Florida.

French Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev battle from the brink

French Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev battle from the brink

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Images from Day 7 of the 2024 French Open.

'I was literally killing it, then I got killed by the grass'

'I was literally killing it, then I got killed by the grass'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The 43-year-old American, contesting the Wimbledon singles for a record 24th time, still retains the easy power that once made her the queen of Centre Court but succumbed 6-4, 6-3 after a nasty early fall hindered her movement.

Indian accused of Pannun murder plot facing rights violations: Lawyer

Indian accused of Pannun murder plot facing rights violations: Lawyer

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Gupta was arrested in Prague, the Czech Republic on June 30, 2023 and is being held there currently. The US government is seeking his extradition to America.

Prince William, Kate to visit Pakistan in autumn

Prince William, Kate to visit Pakistan in autumn

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, both 37, will visit the country shrugging off security fears to follow in the footsteps of William's grandparents, father and late mother, Princess Diana.

Venus Williams wins Wuhan Open title

Venus Williams wins Wuhan Open title

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

Venus Williams captured her 47th WTA career title on Saturday, and her biggest in five years, when she won the Wuhan Open in China, beating Wimbledon runner-up Garbine Muguruza.

Don't miss! Serena Williams gives inspiring speech at Oscars

Don't miss! Serena Williams gives inspiring speech at Oscars

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The 23 time Grand Slam champion made not one but two appearances at the Oscars on Sunday night.

Taliban govt unlikely to survive: William Dalrymple

Taliban govt unlikely to survive: William Dalrymple

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

"The most successful governments in Afghanistan tend to be those who have the biggest tents, which would include all communities and therefore leave all communities satisfied after a point and do not create massive resentments. Now, this is not a government which I would imagine would successfully govern Afghanistan," Dalrymple, the historian said.

Murray-Williams stun 14th seeds to enter third round

Murray-Williams stun 14th seeds to enter third round

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Andy Murray and Serena Williams entered the third round of the mixed doubles at Wimbledon, defeating 14th seeds Fabrice Martin and Raquel Atawo 7-5, 6-3 on centre-court, on Tuesday.

Why You Must Visit This Mumbai Landmark

Why You Must Visit This Mumbai Landmark

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Mumbai's Church of St John the Evangelist or Afghan Church looks today as good as it did 158 years ago.

How the Williams sisters inspired US women...

How the Williams sisters inspired US women...

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

The success of the American women at this year's US Open is nothing else than a reward from the Williams sisters' inspiration

What Serena Williams did before Wimbledon...

What Serena Williams did before Wimbledon...

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Serena Williams appeared on stage with the American popstar at Hyde Park festival.

Is Serena Williams the US Open favourite?

Is Serena Williams the US Open favourite?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Top-seeded Serena Williams said on Friday that she was not sure about the state of her balky right shoulder but felt more relaxed entering next week's US Open than last year.

Sainz leads Ferrari 1-2 in Australia after Verstappen retires

Sainz leads Ferrari 1-2 in Australia after Verstappen retires

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz won the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday in a triumphant return two weeks after appendicitis surgery as Red Bull's World champion Max Verstappen suffered his first retirement in two years.

FIH Pro League: Indian men lose to Belgium in shootout

FIH Pro League: Indian men lose to Belgium in shootout

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Pro League: India women suffer second straight loss to Belgium

Returning Serena Williams ready to deny Paris convention

Returning Serena Williams ready to deny Paris convention

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Serena Williams has never been one to take too much notice of convention.

F1: Verstappen 'on another planet' with victory in China

F1: Verstappen 'on another planet' with victory in China

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Max Verstappen won Formula One's first Chinese Grand Prix in five years on Sunday.

Restoring India's Botanic Heritage

Restoring India's Botanic Heritage

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

With over 3,000 species of plants, 26 interconnected lakes and the 250-year-old Great Banyan Tree -- the largest in the world -- the Indian Botanic Garden is a veritable treasure, discovers Payal Singh Mohanka.

No Williams sisters' showdown at US Open

No Williams sisters' showdown at US Open

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Karolina Pliskova ruined any chance of another Flushing Meadows sister showdown as she claimed a dramatic 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(3) win over sixth-seeded Venus Williams on Monday to reach the US Open quarter-finals.

#FoodPorn with Serena Williams: Sweet temptation!

#FoodPorn with Serena Williams: Sweet temptation!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

In this series, we bring you the best of celebrity foodgasm moments. Prepare to drool :)

Williams sisters lift Wimbledon doubles title

Williams sisters lift Wimbledon doubles title

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

The Williams sisters - Serena and Venus - defeated Hungarian Timea Babos and her Kazakhstani partner Yaroslava Shvedova 6-3, 6-4 to win the Wimbledon doubles championship in London on Saturday.

PIX: Women's team finally end RCB's title drought!

PIX: Women's team finally end RCB's title drought!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Over the last few years, the Ee Sala Cup Namde (The Cup is ours this time) slogan of Royal Challengers Bangalore has remained the pet troll of social media army. But not anymore after this Sunday!

Returning from injury, five-time champ handed Wimbledon wildcard

Returning from injury, five-time champ handed Wimbledon wildcard

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams and former world number three Elina Svitolina were handed wildcard entries into Wimbledon.

Williams sisters lose; Fritz-Rae win online tournament

Williams sisters lose; Fritz-Rae win online tournament

Rediff.com4 May 2020

American tennis player Taylor Fritz and his doubles partner, Tik Tok personality Addison Rae, won the virtual Stay At Home Slam on Sunday as real-life tennis remains on hold because of the coronavirus crisis. The likes of the Williams sisters, Japanese stars Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori and the recently retired Maria Sharapova competed as their favourite characters from the world of Nintendo to raise money for charity.

Ngidi sidelined; South Africa's bowling woes continue

Ngidi sidelined; South Africa's bowling woes continue

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

South Africa's Lungi Ngidi ruled out of India T20 series

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Swiatek, Tsitsipas move into quarters

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Swiatek, Tsitsipas move into quarters

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Images from Day 8 of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on Sunday.

South Africa hope newbies 'find their feet quickly'

South Africa hope newbies 'find their feet quickly'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

'As long as the guys understand the way that we want to try play as a team and can keep that close to them when playing in different leagues and tournaments. Then hopefully by the time we meet up for the World Cup, the guys are used to that brand and how we want to operate as a team.'

F1: Loose drain cover wrecks Russell's Williams in Baku practice

F1: Loose drain cover wrecks Russell's Williams in Baku practice

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The shocked 21-year-old rookie was unhurt in the incident between turns two and three but Williams said the chassis would have to be replaced, sidelining the Briton until Saturday's final session before qualifying. Former world champions Williams are already facing plenty of problems with an uncompetitive car that is some way off their rivals' pace.

Amy Jackson-Ed Westwick Attend BAFTA

Amy Jackson-Ed Westwick Attend BAFTA

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The 2024 British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) were held at the Royal Festival Hall in the Southbank Centre, London, and saw its share of the good and the bad.

PIX: Arsenal hang on to beat Spurs, maintain lead; City keep pressure

PIX: Arsenal hang on to beat Spurs, maintain lead; City keep pressure

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Images from English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Venus' comeback spoilt by Swiss teen

Venus' comeback spoilt by Swiss teen

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Venus Williams' return to action following a five-month injury layoff ended in defeat.

Strong! Sexy! Stylish: Being Serena Williams

Strong! Sexy! Stylish: Being Serena Williams

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

The tennis star reveals her deepest secrets in her latest interview with Harper's Bazaar UK.

Cash-strapped Byju's to raise $200 mn after taking 99% valuation cut

Cash-strapped Byju's to raise $200 mn after taking 99% valuation cut

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Cash-strapped edtech firm Byju's' parent company said on Monday it will raise $200 million by way of a rights issue to all its equity shareholders, aiming to support growth and achieve operational sustainability. The proposed rights issuance by Think and Learn Private Limited (TLPL) will fund capital expenditure and support general corporate purposes. As the largest shareholders, the founders of Byju's have personally invested more than $1.1 billion in the company in the last 18 months.

Plot to kill Pannun: US objects to providing 'proof' to Nikhil Gupta

Plot to kill Pannun: US objects to providing 'proof' to Nikhil Gupta

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

US federal prosecutors have charged that Gupta was working with an Indian government employee in the foiled plot to kill Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who holds dual citizenship of the US and Canada.

Zakir Wins 3 Grammys; Shankar Wins Too

Zakir Wins 3 Grammys; Shankar Wins Too

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'India, we are proud of you.'

Fraser-McGurk's Taking IPL 2024 By Storm!

Fraser-McGurk's Taking IPL 2024 By Storm!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Jake Fraser-McGurk took the Mumbai Indians bowlers to the cleaners in a savage display of power-hitting.

Serena Williams shows off her nose piercing

Serena Williams shows off her nose piercing

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

After straightening her hair, it was time for nose piercing for Serena Williams.