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Grand old lady of women's tennis reaches Wimbledon 3rd round

Grand old lady of women's tennis reaches Wimbledon 3rd round

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Japan's Kimiko Date-Krumm, the grand old lady of the women's singles draw, became the oldest female player to reach the Wimbledon third round in the professional era on Thursday.

Billboard Music Awards: Less is more, is new style mantra

Billboard Music Awards: Less is more, is new style mantra

Rediff.com23 May 2017

These celebrities are singing a new fashion song.

Dwayne Johnson welcomes Priyanka to Baywatch cast

Dwayne Johnson welcomes Priyanka to Baywatch cast

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

The actress-singer will start shooting for her first Hollywood film from next week.

Will Priyanka make a sexy Baywatch babe?

Will Priyanka make a sexy Baywatch babe?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

If things fall into place, Priyanka may play the villain in the film.

'Humble' Ferguson releases first public message post surgery

'Humble' Ferguson releases first public message post surgery

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

The 76-year-old, who was kept in intensive care for days after his operation for brain hemorrhage, in a new video he released on Thursday, said he 'felt humbled' by the support.

America remembers 9/11, 18 years on

America remembers 9/11, 18 years on

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Bells tolled across New York City, United States President Trump spoke at the Pentagon and moments of silence were observed across the nation on Wednesday as America commemorated the 18th anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks.

Women's WC PICS: Norway sink Australia in shoot-out

Women's WC PICS: Norway sink Australia in shoot-out

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

Norway beat Australia 4-1 on penalties to reach the women's World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2007 following a highly-entertaining 1-1 draw after extra time on Saturday. Norway's Isabell Herlovsen opened the scoring shortly after the half hour but Elise Kellond-Knight's direct corner seven minutes from time sent the game into extra time -- during which Australia's Alanna Kennedy was sent off.

Has Meghan Markle already started recycling her looks?

Has Meghan Markle already started recycling her looks?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

We decode the Duchess of Sussex's second royal outing look.

French Open: Sharapova serves Cadantu double bagel

French Open: Sharapova serves Cadantu double bagel

Rediff.com29 May 2012

A merciless Maria Sharapova whizzed past unheralded Romanian Alexandra Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to book her place in the second round of the French Open on Tuesday.

Photos: When beautiful minds get a facelift

Photos: When beautiful minds get a facelift

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

A make up workshop for the visually-impaired.

In PHOTOS: Queen Elizabeth's 60 years on throne

In PHOTOS: Queen Elizabeth's 60 years on throne

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

On Monday, Queen Elizabeth II marks 60 years as monarch with a deliberately low-key programme of visits to eastern England, kicking off five months of diamond jubilee celebrations.

Sania-Vesnina romp into second round at Aus Open

Sania-Vesnina romp into second round at Aus Open

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Sania Mirza and her Russian partner Elena Vesnina stormed into the second round of the Australian Open women's doubles with a comprehensive 6-0, 6-2 victory over Greece's Eleni Daniilidou and Alexandra Panova of Russia, in Melbourne, on Thursday.

Freeze Frame: A Super Sports weekend, in pictures

Freeze Frame: A Super Sports weekend, in pictures

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Rediff.com gives you a peek into these action-packed moments from the weekend, frozen in time...

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Monday, August 8

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Monday, August 8

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

The Indian contingent's schedule at the Rio Olympics for Monday.

Missing the Merchant touch

Missing the Merchant touch

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

James Ivory discusses the rigors of completing the latest Merchant Ivory film with Aseem Chhabra.

World Youth Chess: Praggnanandhaa wins to jump into joint lead

World Youth Chess: Praggnanandhaa wins to jump into joint lead

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

India's hopes in the Under-18 Open brightened as R Praggnanandhaa outclassed compatriot P Iniyan in the highly-anticipated battle between two Indian Grand Masters in the World Youth Chess Championship, in Mumbai.

PIX: Priyanka's bold lovemaking scene in Quantico 2

PIX: Priyanka's bold lovemaking scene in Quantico 2

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Season 2 of Priyanka's hit series kicked off on September 26!

Must read: Dwayne Johnson's adorable post for daughters

Must read: Dwayne Johnson's adorable post for daughters

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

The Rock welcomed his third daughter with a heart warming promise and message to his family.

Day 15: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 15: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Speed skating - Swings wins mass start, brings first Belgian Winter gold in 74 years.

Sania-Camerin move to doubles quarters in Tashkent

Sania-Camerin move to doubles quarters in Tashkent

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

Sania Mirza and her Italian partner Maria Elena Camerin entered the doubles quarter-finals of the Tashkent Open with a straight-set win over Lyudmyla and Nadiya Kichenok, in Tashkent on Wednesday.

Clijsters eases into second round in Sydney

Clijsters eases into second round in Sydney

Rediff.com9 Jan 2011

Kim Clijsters beat Romania's Alexandra Dulgheru 6-1, 6-2 in her first competitive match of 2011 to ease into the second round of the Sydney International on Sunday.

The 10 most beautiful women in the world

The 10 most beautiful women in the world

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

While an American singer and songwriter tops the list, Priyanka Chopra is the only Indian on the list.

Best-dressed women of the past ten years!

Best-dressed women of the past ten years!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2010

They've got their own distinct sense of style that women the world over try to emulate. Vogue Magazine has announced it's best-dressed list!

Football fest provides poor with hope for future

Football fest provides poor with hope for future

Rediff.com11 Jul 2010

The World Cup is not the only soccer tournament reaching its climax in Johannesburg this weekend. Amid the corrugated iron shacks and slum housing, where the young Nelson Mandela once lived, two groups of teenagers will face off in the deciding match of 'Football for Hope', a five-a-side tournament running alongside the World Cup.

PIX: Priyanka wins fans in London!

PIX: Priyanka wins fans in London!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

PeeCee's Baywatch tour ends in London.

Sania loses to Bychkova in first round

Sania loses to Bychkova in first round

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

India's Sania Mirza went down fighting to Russian Ekaterina Bychkova in the first round of the Tashkent Open at the Olympic Tennis Centre in Uzbekistan, on Tuesday.

Williams sisters happy as women given centre stage

Williams sisters happy as women given centre stage

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Venus Williams said she was 'overjoyed' that Wimbledon organisers gave women the spotlight on the tournament's main showcourts on Wednesday.

Day 11: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 11: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Valieva dominates the ice despite doping scandal

Clijsters ousted by Spanish qualifier in Marbella

Clijsters ousted by Spanish qualifier in Marbella

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

Belgian Kim Clijsters failed to build on last week's triumph at the Sony Ericsson Open when she was dumped out of the Andalucia Open by qualifier Beatriz Garcia Vidagany in the second round on Thursday.

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.

World Youth Chess: Praggnanandhaa wins penultimate round, set for title

World Youth Chess: Praggnanandhaa wins penultimate round, set for title

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

India are well-placed to pocket a few medals in the World Youth Chess Championship, with Grand Master R Praggnanandhaa all but likely to lead the charge with a gold medal.

Sania withdraws from Eastbourne event

Sania withdraws from Eastbourne event

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

Sania Mirza conceded her first round singles match of the qualifying event of the USD 600,000 Aegon International in Eastbourne after suffering a hip-strain.

Prakash and Harsh enter finals

Prakash and Harsh enter finals

Rediff.com16 May 2009

Prakash Amritraj and Harsh Mankad are one step away from winning ATP challenger Tour's doubles titles, having reached the final of different events along with their respective partners.

Golden Globes: Black Lives Matter!

Golden Globes: Black Lives Matter!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

'Stories can change people.' 'But there's a story we have been afraid to see and hear about ourselves in this industry.' 'A story about which voices we respect and elevate, and which we tune out.' 'Story about who's offered a seat at the table and who is kept out of the rooms where the decisions are made.'

Chinappa in qualifying final

Chinappa in qualifying final

Rediff.com21 Jan 2009

India's highest ranked squash player Joshna Chinappa made it to the final qualifying of the main draw in the US $25,9000 Harrow Greenwich Open. She came from behind to get the better of a fighting Alexandra Norman of England 8-11, 13-11, 11-9, 19-21, 11-6 in 64 minutes in Connecticut on Tuesday night.

Author Sidney Sheldon dead

Author Sidney Sheldon dead

Rediff.com31 Jan 2007

He is survived by his wife Alexandra and his daughter, author Mary Sheldon.

Wimbledon PIX: Wozniacki out; Pliskova, Venus advance to Round 3

Wimbledon PIX: Wozniacki out; Pliskova, Venus advance to Round 3

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

IMAGES from the matches played on Day 3 of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Wednesday

Other teams can only marvel at US dominance

Other teams can only marvel at US dominance

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

The US women's gymnastics team, anchored by all around world champion Simone Biles, won the team gold medal at the Olympics on Tuesday by the widest margin ever.

Harika enters semis of World Women's Chess Championship

Harika enters semis of World Women's Chess Championship

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Grandmaster Harika Dronavalli came out strongly yet again in the rapid tie-breaker as she outclassed Nana Dzagnidze of Georgia to enter the semi-finals of the FIDE World Women's Chess Championship for the third time in a row.

In-form Sharapova demolishes Mattek

In-form Sharapova demolishes Mattek

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

Russian Maria Sharapova also cruised into the third round, brushing aside Bethanie Mattek 6-0, 6-0 at the Family Circle Cup.