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PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Some of the big moments of the sporting world from 2010-2019!

ATP Finals: Error-prone Federer loses opener, Anderson off to flyer

ATP Finals: Error-prone Federer loses opener, Anderson off to flyer

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Having dug in early on to stay with Federer, Nishikori ended up running away with the match to inflict a first straight sets defeat in the ATP Finals round-robin stages on the 20-time Grand Slam champion.

World Athletics: Fraser-Pryce wins third world 100 metres title

World Athletics: Fraser-Pryce wins third world 100 metres title

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce rallied to claim an unprecedented third world championship 100 metres title in 10.76 seconds at the Bird's Nest stadium on Monday.

Natural partners, unnatural times

Natural partners, unnatural times

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

'Even as discord over US-India trade and commerce colours diplomatic relations, defence relations between the two countries remain on a firm footing,' points out Ajai Shukla.

The killing of Cecil, the beloved lion, has outraged the world

The killing of Cecil, the beloved lion, has outraged the world

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

An American dentist is identified to be the hunter of Zimbabwe's most famous lion, and he's now receiving death threats on the Internet

Sports Shorts: Kolkata derby ends in goalless stalemate

Sports Shorts: Kolkata derby ends in goalless stalemate

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

'We didn't see them, but we felt their rage'

'We didn't see them, but we felt their rage'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

The couple, along with a Chinese, a South African and an Australian national, was rescued from the hotel by the elite National Security Guards late Thursday night.

Ford's small car to focus on APAC, Africa

Ford's small car to focus on APAC, Africa

Rediff.com7 Oct 2008

Michael Boneham, president, Ford India, said the small car would be engineered for Indian conditions and that the company was keeping options open for both petrol and diesel variants. Ford's mall car will mark its entry into the mainstream segment, popularly known as the B segment cars in India, which accounts for a little over 70 per cent of the 1.3 million India car market.

Highs & lows of Prez Patil's Latin America trip

Highs & lows of Prez Patil's Latin America trip

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

With an eye on increasing south-south cooperation, President Pratibha Patil ended her maiden visit to Latin American countries during which nine agreements were signed with Chile, Brazil and Mexico and a special emphasis was laid on increasing the connectivity. The visit of 73-year-old Patil was also used to muster support for India's candidature for the permanent membership to the United Nations Security Council.

Is US ready for a black President?

Is US ready for a black President?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

The number of Americans who believe that the country is ready for a black president has risen to 76 per cent, up 14 percentage points since December last year. Obama, who is bidding to be the first African-American to be elected to the Oval Office, is leading against Clinton, who is also attempting to script history by becoming the first woman President. Optimism about the country's acceptance of a black president is higher among black men than among black women.

Brazil stroll through with Ronaldinho double

Brazil stroll through with Ronaldinho double

Rediff.com10 Aug 2008

Ronaldinho scored twice as Brazil strolled to a 5-0 win over New Zealand at the Olympics on Sunday, while a delightful goal from Ezequiel Lavezzi gave Argentina a late win over stubborn Australia. The wins left the South American pair with 6 points from two games in their respective groups and guaranteed both a quarter-final place with a match to spare.

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.

COVID-19: Take the first available vaccine to you

COVID-19: Take the first available vaccine to you

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

'All the vaccines that are available in most countries, right now, are all highly effective and safe.'

Sports Shorts: Anand out of contention in Norway

Sports Shorts: Anand out of contention in Norway

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Indian firms now buying rose farms overseas

Indian firms now buying rose farms overseas

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

Sensing great opportunities in the blooming $80 billion global flower market, Indian companies involved in growing and exporting roses have gone on the fast track to acquire farms in African and Latin American countries.

Locked-down athletes face mental health challenge

Locked-down athletes face mental health challenge

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Health experts warn that a prolonged isolation could take a big mental toll on people whose livelihoods and self esteem are intrinsically linked to competition. Frustration at the confinement has already spilled over on occasion, with high profile soccer players getting into hot water for breaching government orders on social distancing by hosting parties and drinking sessions.

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Federer fends off Chardy; Halep in semis

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Federer fends off Chardy; Halep in semis

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

IMAGES from the matches played at the PNB Paribas Open at Indian Wells on Wednesday

11 commoners who got their 'fairy tale princess' ending

11 commoners who got their 'fairy tale princess' ending

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

As Britain's Prince Harry follows in his brother's footsteps and is all set to marry a commoner -- American actress Meghan Markle -- early next year, here's some of the well-known commoners who became royalty through marriage.

Kalyan, the new doc on Nip/Tuck

Kalyan, the new doc on Nip/Tuck

Rediff.com14 May 2008

The star of the American television sitcom Aliens in America will be seen on the Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning medical drama Nip/Tuck in a recurring part.

Tennis round-up: Injured Halep pulls out after reaching Qatar Open semis

Tennis round-up: Injured Halep pulls out after reaching Qatar Open semis

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

ATP says 'no evidence' against Harrison's racist remarks

Indian Wells: Serena sets up showdown with sister Venus

Indian Wells: Serena sets up showdown with sister Venus

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

It will be the earliest meeting between the two since their first professional match in the second round of the 1998 Australian Open.

10 amazing inventions by women

10 amazing inventions by women

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

You cannot imagine your life without these modern inventions, can you?

Top seed Nishikori wins Memphis Open in straight sets

Top seed Nishikori wins Memphis Open in straight sets

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Top seed Kei Nishikori of Japan became the first player to win three consecutive Memphis Open tennis tournament titles when he prevailed in straight sets on Sunday.

Djokovic enter semis; Konta beats Ostapenko

Djokovic enter semis; Konta beats Ostapenko

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Novak Djokovic continued his Wimbledon preparations by beating American Donald Young 6-2, 7-6(9) on Thursday to reach the semi-finals of the Aegon International tournament at Eastbourne.

India contributes $260,000 for memorial at UN

India contributes $260,000 for memorial at UN

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

India has contributed USD 260,000 for a permanent memorial unveiled at the UN headquarters to honour the victims of slavery and transatlantic slave trade.

Woods' winning streak ends at WGC-CA

Woods' winning streak ends at WGC-CA

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

Tiger Woods's winning streak was snapped on Monday when Australian Geoff Ogilvy kept his nerve to win the WGC-CA Championship.

Freedom from H-1B: Can Indian IT firms do it?

Freedom from H-1B: Can Indian IT firms do it?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Amid Trump's expected action against employment visas, India's bellwether IT firms reveal they have been preparing for this eventuality for years.

COVID-19 and Masked Mankind

COVID-19 and Masked Mankind

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

COVID-19 has accomplished what the UN failed to do in the last 75 years by making mankind rally around a mask of unity, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

US hunting tourist sparks outrage; posts photos with dead giraffe

US hunting tourist sparks outrage; posts photos with dead giraffe

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Sabrina Corgatelli, a university accountant from Idaho, who gleefully posted images of herself on big game hunts is finding herself at the defensive end against online criticism after about the Facebook photos of herself with her kills, including a giraffe, from a recent legal hunt in South Africa.

Egypt hope to outwit Cameroon again

Egypt hope to outwit Cameroon again

Rediff.com9 Feb 2008

Holders Egypt are hoping their South American playing style will bring them success in the African Nations Cup final against Cameroon tomorrow. Most of Egypt's squad are home-based players but their free-flowing passing game has been lethal and they are confident of beating Cameroon again after winning in the 1998 final.

World Cup PIX: Colombia through as Senegal suffer yellow card heartache

World Cup PIX: Colombia through as Senegal suffer yellow card heartache

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Yerry Mina's header secured Colombia a 1-0 win over Senegal in Samara on Thursday to clinch their safe passage to the last 16 as they finished top of Group H, while Senegal missed out to Japan on a fair play tiebreaker.

Women's World Cup: Henry sends France into quarters; England through

Women's World Cup: Henry sends France into quarters; England through

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

France captain Amandine Henry came to the rescue as the hosts scraped into the women's World Cup quarter-finals with a 2-1 win against Brazil after extra time.

'Long live the revolution': Cubans hold mass rally, remember Fidel Castro

'Long live the revolution': Cubans hold mass rally, remember Fidel Castro

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Hundreds of thousands of Cubans bid farewell to late communist leader Fidel Castro on Tuesday night

US launches air-strikes on Somalia

US launches air-strikes on Somalia

Rediff.com9 Jan 2007

Sources said 'a large number of Islamic extremists' were killed in the bombing.

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan to give up royal titles

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan to give up royal titles

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

"The Sussexes will not use their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shared their wish to repay Sovereign Grant expenditure for the refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage (believed to be 2.4 million), which will remain their United Kingdom family home," a statement from the Buckingham Palace read.

Colombia ready for 'full-on, to-the-death' England match

Colombia ready for 'full-on, to-the-death' England match

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

England hold no fear for World Cup last 16 opponents Colombia, said the South American side's coach Jose Pekerman.

World Championships PHOTOS: Carter earns shock 400m hurdles win from outside lane

World Championships PHOTOS: Carter earns shock 400m hurdles win from outside lane

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

A round-up of all the results from the 16th World Athletic Championships in London

Tennis round-up: Halep, Svitolina cruise into Qatar Open quarters

Tennis round-up: Halep, Svitolina cruise into Qatar Open quarters

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Earlier on Wednesday, Czech Karolina Pliskova was forced to withdraw from the tournament due to a viral illness.

Dutch agency starts free service

Dutch agency starts free service

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

Augusta Masters: Rose, Garcia lead as Spieth lurks

Augusta Masters: Rose, Garcia lead as Spieth lurks

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

Rose, the 2013 US Open champion, conjured up seven birdies, including two at the last two holes, in a day's best round of 67.