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Unseeded Patten-Heliovaara win Wimbledon men's doubles

Unseeded Patten-Heliovaara win Wimbledon men's doubles

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Britain's Henry Patten and Finland's Harri Heliovaara beat Australia's Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson 6-7(7), 7-6(8), 7-6(11-9) in the men's doubles final at Wimbledon on Saturday to clinch their first Grand Slam titles.

'Work Is NOT Life'

'Work Is NOT Life'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

'Don't get stressed if you are not able to do your work.' 'If you feel you do not have the skill or capacity to do some work, accept it.'

PIX: Medvedev outlasts Sinner; meets Alcaraz in semis

PIX: Medvedev outlasts Sinner; meets Alcaraz in semis

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 9 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Tuesday.

Biden appoints 2 Indian-Americans to advisory panel for trade policy

Biden appoints 2 Indian-Americans to advisory panel for trade policy

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

On Friday, Biden announced his intent to appoint 14 people to the advisory committee, which provides overall policy advice to the United States trade representative on matters of development, implementation, and administration of the US trade policy.

Olympics: Palestinian shooter juggles anguish and pride in Paris

Olympics: Palestinian shooter juggles anguish and pride in Paris

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Born in Chile, Jorge Antonio Salhe has never set foot in Palestine, the country he represented in skeet shooting at the Paris Games.

'Team India represents India in more than one way'

'Team India represents India in more than one way'

Rediff.com26 May 2024

The T20 World Cup in the US is a 'landmark event' and there is huge excitement among the diaspora as well as across America, said Consul General of India in New York Binaya Srikanta Pradhan.

Goodbye Maggie!

Goodbye Maggie!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The legendary British actress Dame Maggie Smith passed into the green room of eternal performers up in Heaven on Friday, September 27, 2024. She would have turned 90 on December 28.

Love, Sitara Review: Confused Drama

Love, Sitara Review: Confused Drama

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Love, Sitara doesn't flesh out the people or their problems enough to give us a glimpse into their minds, observes Sukanya Verma.

PIX: Djokovic, Alcaraz move closer to golden showdown

PIX: Djokovic, Alcaraz move closer to golden showdown

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Images from the Olympics tennis action at the Roland Garros, Paris, on Wednesday.

Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics

Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Here's a look at some Indian-origin athletes who will be representing their adopted countries at the Paris Games

14 gold medals up for grabs on Day 1 of Paris Games

14 gold medals up for grabs on Day 1 of Paris Games

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

No fewer than 14 will be up for grabs as day one promises action across multiple sports: four golds in swimming, two each in cycling, fencing, and judo, and one each in diving, skateboarding, shooting, and rugby sevens.

Wimbledon PIX: Sun snuffs out Raducanu's renaissance

Wimbledon PIX: Sun snuffs out Raducanu's renaissance

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 7 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Sunday.

'If India plays to their strengths, they'll go all the way'

'If India plays to their strengths, they'll go all the way'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The flamboyant Yuvraj Singh reckons India could break their ICC trophy drought if they play to their strengths rather than "thinking of where the opposition is going to harm us" in the T20 World Cup, as there is no dearth of skills and self-belief in the squad.

PICS: Navarro ends Osaka's Wimbledon comeback

PICS: Navarro ends Osaka's Wimbledon comeback

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 3 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Wednesday.

One Gaganyan astronaut to join ISS mission with NASA: Govt

One Gaganyan astronaut to join ISS mission with NASA: Govt

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

In a written reply, Singh said NASA has identified a private entity Axiom Space and ISRO had signed a Space Flight Agreement with the American firm for the joint mission to the International Space Station.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner ease into quarter-finals

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner ease into quarter-finals

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 7 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Sunday.

American Democracy in Shambles

American Democracy in Shambles

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Biden is best qualified to address the root cause of the polarisation in American politics before it turns into terminal malignancy, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner, Gauff begin in style

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner, Gauff begin in style

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 1 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Monday.

21-year-old Lim Si-hyeon sets World, Olympic archery mark

21-year-old Lim Si-hyeon sets World, Olympic archery mark

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Lim Si-hyeon delivered an emphatic statement on Thursday that she is the woman to beat at the Paris Olympics as the mighty South Korean archery team warmed up for another assault on the medal podium.

PIX: Liverpool record historic win over Real; PSV script dramatic win

PIX: Liverpool record historic win over Real; PSV script dramatic win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday

Shubhankar, Gaganjeet lag on weather-hit opening day

Shubhankar, Gaganjeet lag on weather-hit opening day

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

The Indian duo of Shubhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet Bhullar had contrasting fortunes on the weather-hit opening day of Olympic golf competition in Paris on Thursday.

Companies Plan Yoga Day Celebration

Companies Plan Yoga Day Celebration

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

'An in-house contest encourages employees to share yoga and well-being practices with their families.'

BJP Invites World Parties To Witness Festival Of Democracy

BJP Invites World Parties To Witness Festival Of Democracy

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

In the first such initiative, the Bharatiya Janata Party has invited the ruling and Opposition parties from around the world to witness the Lok Sabha elections in India first-hand.

Veterans, newcomers chase Olympic pin glory in Paris

Veterans, newcomers chase Olympic pin glory in Paris

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Pin collecting and trading goes as far back as 1896 when the first modern Olympics were held.

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

Rediff.com20 May 2024

'Why should we disclose classified information to satisfy those who doubt our Hydrogen Bomb capability?'

PIX: Dazzling show brings curtain down on Paris Games

PIX: Dazzling show brings curtain down on Paris Games

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

The gigantic Stade de France resembled a concert hall hosting a party to celebrate the fortnight of sporting excellence as the breathtaking Closing Ceremony of the Paris Olympics kicked-off with athletes marching into the iconic stadium to thunderous applause in Paris on Sunday.

Will stop weapons supply if...: Biden warns Israel

Will stop weapons supply if...: Biden warns Israel

Rediff.com9 May 2024

It is the first time that Biden has made such a statement, adding that the weapons sent could also be used in the operation to target the population centres.

And Radhika-Anant Are Married...

And Radhika-Anant Are Married...

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The list of guests included celebrities from across the globe, politicians, the who's who of Hindi and south Indian cinema world and almost all the top cricketers of the country.

'Shah Rukh's Words Found Me When I Needed Them Most'

'Shah Rukh's Words Found Me When I Needed Them Most'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'SRK couldn't have been nicer, empathetic, more sharing and interactive. It really was a wonderful moment.'

Wimbledon PIX: Defending champ Vondrousova beaten in Round 1

Wimbledon PIX: Defending champ Vondrousova beaten in Round 1

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 2 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Tuesday.

We don't...: Jaishankar on US Prez election outcome

We don't...: Jaishankar on US Prez election outcome

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

The EAM when asked about his view of the world at present, said it would be "very grim forecast, for the next five years".

India's Neighbourhood First Policy Crumbling

India's Neighbourhood First Policy Crumbling

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The fundamental construct of India's neighbourhood policy still needs to be what Vajpayee postulated, Manmohan Singh embraced, and Modi energised. It's just that we need to junk domestic politics and excessive religiosity, while acquiring much humility and a renewed respectfulness towards our neighbours, recommends Shekhar Gupta.

Trump trashed old speech, has new one ready for Milwaukee

Trump trashed old speech, has new one ready for Milwaukee

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Former United States President Donald Trump will focus on national unity and share his personal stories in his acceptance speech on Thursday as the presidential nominee of the Republican Party for the November election, days after he faced an assassination attempt.

PIX: Easy for Swiatek; Kasatkina whips Miyazaki

PIX: Easy for Swiatek; Kasatkina whips Miyazaki

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Images from Day 4 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Thursday.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic whips Rune; Fritz stuns Zverev

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic whips Rune; Fritz stuns Zverev

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Images from Day 8 of Wimbledon 2024 at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Monday.

Aim to make India core in global energy revolution: Ola Electric

Aim to make India core in global energy revolution: Ola Electric

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

In March 2021, Ola Electric founder Bhavish Aggarwal was seen surveying an empty 500-acre land surrounded by shoe factories, temples, bakery shops, coconut trees and dusty roads in Pochampalli town of Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu. Many excavators and workers were busy at the construction site to build the Ola Futurefactory for electric vehicles.

Alcaraz fights back to reach Wimbledon final

Alcaraz fights back to reach Wimbledon final

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Alcaraz, whose tournament so far has been typified by lapses in concentration and drops in intensity, was on the back foot as Medvedev clinched the first set in a tiebreak.

Zverev reduced to playing 'on one leg' in five-set tussle with Fritz

Zverev reduced to playing 'on one leg' in five-set tussle with Fritz

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

'If I was running for a drop shot, I was limping there more than running.'

Indian-American astronaut in NASA's manned Moon mission

Indian-American astronaut in NASA's manned Moon mission

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Raja Jon Vurputoor Chari, 43, a graduate of the US Air Force Academy, MIT and US Naval Test Pilot School, is the only Indian-American in the list.

Wimbledon PIX: Raducanu, Badosa score upset wins

Wimbledon PIX: Raducanu, Badosa score upset wins

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 5 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Friday.