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End of the 10-year export party?

End of the 10-year export party?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

In India, the government has given in for now by announcing sops worth Rs 1,400 crore or Rs 14 billion (Rs 600 crore or Rs 6 billion of which are speedy refunds). But the initial relief which greeted the move already seems to be fading.

Ivanovic saves 3 match points to beat Vaidisova

Ivanovic saves 3 match points to beat Vaidisova

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

Ana Ivanovic will take on Venus Williams in the semi-finals.

'It burns and it keeps burning': Wildfires blaze across California

'It burns and it keeps burning': Wildfires blaze across California

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Strong winds have been pushing several sudden and destructive wildfires across the hills and towns north of Los Angeles, burning thousands of acres and hundreds of structures and forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes.

Ivanovic, Dementieva stave off late fightbacks

Ivanovic, Dementieva stave off late fightbacks

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

French Open finalist Ana Ivanovic overcame Hungarian Melinda Czink while Elena Dementieva beat France's Nathalie Dechy in the first round at Wimbledon.

'Sania can definitely go far'

'Sania can definitely go far'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

French Open runner-up Ana Ivanovic in an exclusive interview to rediff.com's Harish Kotian.

Naomi Campbell sentenced for attacking maid

Naomi Campbell sentenced for attacking maid

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

The supermodel suspected her maid of stealing a pair of jeans.

Ivanovic keen to stop Henin

Ivanovic keen to stop Henin

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

Justine Henin plans to douse the youthful exuberance of Serbia's Ana Ivanovic and rekindle an old love affair in the final of the French Open.

Henin sets up Ivanovic clash

Henin sets up Ivanovic clash

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

Ana Ivanovic beat the Russian 6-2, 6-1 the enter the French Open final.

Djokovic enters maiden Slam SF

Djokovic enters maiden Slam SF

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

Novak Djokovic beat Russia's Igor Andreev 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 to reach the semi-finals of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time.

Henin subdues Serena on clay

Henin subdues Serena on clay

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

Maria Sharapova made it to her maiden semi-finals of the French Open by beating fellow Russian Anna Chakvetadze 6-3, 6-4.

Serbs continue historic run in Paris

Serbs continue historic run in Paris

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

Jelena Jankovic beat Czech Nicole Vaidisova while Ana Ivanovic upset 2006 runner-up Svetlana Kuznetsova.

Sania blames lack of practice after loss

Sania blames lack of practice after loss

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

The Indian ace blamed lack of match practice after losing to seventh seed Ana Ivanovic in the second round of the French Open.

Air India: 1st Indian carrier to join global allia

Air India: 1st Indian carrier to join global allia

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

The Maharajah and his men are going places, and you can also hitch a ride

Ivanovic wins German Open

Ivanovic wins German Open

Rediff.com14 May 2007

Ana Ivanovic fought back from a set to beat Svetlana Kuznetsova 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 in the final of the German Open.

Kuznetsova downs Henin to reach Berlin final

Kuznetsova downs Henin to reach Berlin final

Rediff.com13 May 2007

She set up a showdown against Serbian 12th seed Ana Ivanovic later in the day.

Injury forces Sania to concede match to Govortsova

Injury forces Sania to concede match to Govortsova

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

Olga Govortsova of Belarus was handed a second round clash against top seed Ana Ivanovic when Indian opponent Sania Mirza was forced to retire with cramp in the third set of their match at the Qatar Open.

World Athletics: Liu and Lu claim China one-two in walk

World Athletics: Liu and Lu claim China one-two in walk

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

China picked up a first gold medal at their home world athletics championships when Liu Hong led Lu Xiuzhi across the line after the duo blew away the field in the women's 20 kilometre walk on Friday.

Golovin ends horrible streak to reach final

Golovin ends horrible streak to reach final

Rediff.com8 Apr 2007

The French teenager will meet top seed Nadia Petrova.

Petrova breezes into quarters

Petrova breezes into quarters

Rediff.com6 Apr 2007

Top seed Nadia Petrova made short work of China's Zheng Jie with a 6-2, 6-3 victory to move into the quarter-finals of the Amelia Island championship on Thursday.

US Open 2016: The most shocking upsets so far...

US Open 2016: The most shocking upsets so far...

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Rediff.com presents matches that shook up US Open.

Clijsters, Mauresmo reach last four

Clijsters, Mauresmo reach last four

Rediff.com17 Feb 2007

Second seed Kim Clijsters cruised into the semi-finals of the Diamond Games with a 6-2 6-1 victory over Serbia's Ana Ivanovic

Injured Sharapova quits semi-final

Injured Sharapova quits semi-final

Rediff.com3 Feb 2007

Maria Sharapova retired during her Pan Pacific Open semi-final against Ana Ivanovic due to a hamstring injury.

Meet India's medal hopes at 2018 Asian Games

Meet India's medal hopes at 2018 Asian Games

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

India's 572 athletes hope to return home with an overflowing treasure chest of medals.

Suspected ISIS operative sent to 15-day NIA custody

Suspected ISIS operative sent to 15-day NIA custody

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

The NIA told the court that Iqbal was required to be interrogated to ascertain the identities of his other associates and know about their funding pattern.

Tennis round-up: Bhambri's campaign ends at Citi Open

Tennis round-up: Bhambri's campaign ends at Citi Open

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

The Indian qualifier, who savoured his best ever performance on the ATP World Tour, went down fighting 4-6, 6-4, 3-6 against the world number 45 from South Africa in the quarter-finals played on Friday.

Venus, Stephens to take break ahead of Australian Open

Venus, Stephens to take break ahead of Australian Open

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

With next week's Australian Open in mind, a weary Venus Williams has opted to skip the Hobart International while her American compatriot Sloane Stephens has pulled out of the Sydney International with a minor wrist injury.

Sharapova struggles against Ivanovic

Sharapova struggles against Ivanovic

Rediff.com28 Oct 2006

Top seed Maria Sharapova was stretched by Serbia's Ana Ivanovic before she claimed a 7-6 7-5 win to reach the semi-finals of the Linz Open on Friday.

Sharapova battles through to Petrova semi in LA

Sharapova battles through to Petrova semi in LA

Rediff.com11 Aug 2007

Top seed Maria Sharapova won her seventh straight match on US soil by defeating holder Elena Dementieva 6-3 6-4 in the quarter-finals of the Los Angeles Classic on Friday.

Here's why players are criticising Wimbledon courts

Here's why players are criticising Wimbledon courts

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

The courts are not the same as they used to be in the past are not in good condition.

Venus makes winning return after injury

Venus makes winning return after injury

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

She beat sixth seed Ana Ivanovic in the first round of the Luxembourg Championship on Wednesday.

Azarenka edges Ivanovic, meets Stosur in final

Azarenka edges Ivanovic, meets Stosur in final

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

Top seed Victoria Azarenka overcame a lapse of concentration to defeat Ana Ivanovic 6-0, 4-6, 6-3 and reach the final of the Carlsbad Open on Saturday.

Shikha crashes out in Bali

Shikha crashes out in Bali

Rediff.com13 Sep 2006

The US-based Indian lass was beaten by qualifier Andreja Klepac of Slovenia in the first round of the Wismilak International.

UK's first Muslim MP renounces citizenship to become Pak guv

UK's first Muslim MP renounces citizenship to become Pak guv

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Britain's first Muslim MP, Mohammed Sarwar, has renounced his British citizenship to become the governor of Punjab, Pakistan's most populous province.

Sania- Ivanovic in last 8

Sania- Ivanovic in last 8

Rediff.com28 Mar 2006

They beat the Czech-Italian pair of Kveta Peschke and Francesca Schiavone in the second round of the Nasdaq-100 Open.

'Dr Death' faces $1.5 mn lawsuit

'Dr Death' faces $1.5 mn lawsuit

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

She alleged that her son who was then three, suffered from cerebral palsy, died of a toxic shock in 1999 after Patel accidentally punctured his bowel during the operation.

Hingis enters final in Montreal

Hingis enters final in Montreal

Rediff.com20 Aug 2006

Martina Hingis reached the final of the Montreal Cup after Anna Chakvetadze retired.

Sania-Huber crash out in first round

Sania-Huber crash out in first round

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

The duo lost to wild card entrants Ana Ivanovic and Maria Kirilenko 7-6(2), 6-2 in the first round of the Los Angeles Open.

Seeds tumble in San Diego

Seeds tumble in San Diego

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

Dinara Safina and Maria Kirilenko were upset in the first round of San Diego Classic.

Sania's singles campaign ends at French Open

Sania's singles campaign ends at French Open

Rediff.com31 May 2007

The Indianace was beaten by Ana Ivanovic in the second round.