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FIRST LOOK: Harry and Meghan's Royal wedding invitations

FIRST LOOK: Harry and Meghan's Royal wedding invitations

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Kensington Palace confirmed that formal invitations have been sent by the Prince of Wales, for the May 19 service at St George's Chapel, Windsor.

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Kohlschreiber stuns Cilic, Yuki ousted; Halep rolls on

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Kohlschreiber stuns Cilic, Yuki ousted; Halep rolls on

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Cilic's booming serve lacked its usual accuracy and Germany's Kohlschreiber was able to control long rallies, pushing the towering Croatian around the court with pinpoint groundstrokes en route to a quick victory.

Miami Open: Nadal, Venus advance; Dimitrov, Vesnina ousted

Miami Open: Nadal, Venus advance; Dimitrov, Vesnina ousted

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic made a strong return to competition on Friday by beating Viktor Troicki 6-3, 7-5 to reach the third round of the Miami Open.

Miami: Zverev battles past Kyrgios; Stephens, Azarenka advance to face off in semis

Miami: Zverev battles past Kyrgios; Stephens, Azarenka advance to face off in semis

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

IMAGES from the Miami Masters played in Key Biscayne, Florida on Tuesday

US Open PIX: Nadal, Osaka score quick wins

US Open PIX: Nadal, Osaka score quick wins

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Images from Day 6 of the US Open in New York, on Saturday.

Here's what the new US Defense Secretary had to say

Here's what the new US Defense Secretary had to say

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

"Every action we take will be designed to ensure our military is ready to fight today and in the future," Mattis said on Friday in a message to department of defense soon after he was being sworn in as head of the Pentagon by Vice President Mike Pence at the White House.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Federer, Serena cruise into last 16

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Federer, Serena cruise into last 16

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Serena Williams moved another step closer to a record-tying 24th career Grand Slam title with a comfortable 6-3, 6-2 victory over Czech Karolina Muchova on Friday to reach the last 16 at the US Open.

US Open PIX: Kerber, Wozniacki, Cilic charge into third round; Raonic ousted

US Open PIX: Kerber, Wozniacki, Cilic charge into third round; Raonic ousted

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Second seed Angelique Kerber stayed on track in her quest to unseat Serena Williams as world number one by beating Mirjana Lucic-Baroni of Croatia 6-2, 7-6(7) on Wednesday to reach the third round of the US Open.

Shanghai Masters: Djokovic saunters through, Nadal toils for win

Shanghai Masters: Djokovic saunters through, Nadal toils for win

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Djokovic dropped only three games against Klizan.

Will there be a change of guard at Australian Open?

Will there be a change of guard at Australian Open?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Change might be afoot though, according to American great John McEnroe

US Open women's semis postponed due to rain threat

US Open women's semis postponed due to rain threat

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

The US Open women's semi-finals scheduled for Thursday evening have been postponed due to the threat of rain.

Aus Open PIX: Murray, Kerber race into round four; Coco, Wawrinka fight back

Aus Open PIX: Murray, Kerber race into round four; Coco, Wawrinka fight back

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Images from all the action on Day 5 of the Australian Open

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic exits after retiring injured, Federer, Cilic power into semis

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic exits after retiring injured, Federer, Cilic power into semis

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

PHOTOS from day seven of the Wimbledon championships at the All England Lawn Tennis in London on Wednesday

Federer, Nadal look to turn back the clock at New York

Federer, Nadal look to turn back the clock at New York

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

With the physical demands of modern-day tennis taking its toll the tournament will start without four of the top 11 in the ATP rankings including defending champion Stan Wawrinka who ended his season early with a knee injury.

US Open PHOTOS: Serena, Cilic survive scares but no escape for Nadal

US Open PHOTOS: Serena, Cilic survive scares but no escape for Nadal

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

Serena Williams and Marin Cilic both survived third round scares on Friday to keep their US Open title defences on track but there was no escape for Rafael Nadal with the twice-winner going down in a late night thriller.

Sports Shorts: Disappointing finish to PGA Championships for Lahiri; Thomas win

Sports Shorts: Disappointing finish to PGA Championships for Lahiri; Thomas win

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday.

Can Indian storytellers conquer the world?

Can Indian storytellers conquer the world?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

If Indian storytelling can deliver, it can make the entertainment industry an engine of economic growth and a substantial contributor to GDP, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Sports Shorts: Jayaram enters Vietnam Open final

Sports Shorts: Jayaram enters Vietnam Open final

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Has navy inducted INS Khanderi with several defects?

Has navy inducted INS Khanderi with several defects?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

There were 35 defects that still remained to be resolved. Of these, 29 could not have been resolved during the monsoon since they required testing in absolutely calm seas. Nor is the Khanderi being commissioned with a full complement of its primary weapon, the torpedo.

Wreaths and hugs: Japan's Abe offers sombre tribute at Pearl Harbor

Wreaths and hugs: Japan's Abe offers sombre tribute at Pearl Harbor

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

The two leaders, dressed in dark suits and ties, presented wreaths and bowed their heads in silent respect during a brief tour of the USS Arizona Memorial that commemorates the US sailors and Marines who perished on the battleship on December 7, 1941.

Soaring to new heights! Sunita Williams picked for first commercial space flight

Soaring to new heights! Sunita Williams picked for first commercial space flight

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The Indian-American astronaut will fly the first space capsules built by private companies, SpaceX and Boeing.

Brisbane International: Tomic proving to be giant killer at 'home'

Brisbane International: Tomic proving to be giant killer at 'home'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Home hope Bernard Tomic continued his promising form ahead of the Australian Open by overcoming Kei Nishikori to set up a Brisbane International semi-final against big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic.

India, ISIS, Sri Lanka and the US: What's going on?

India, ISIS, Sri Lanka and the US: What's going on?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

In the aftermath of the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, allegations have been made that the Muslim militants in Sri Lanka draw sustenance from India. An overarching impression is being created that the ISIS is gaining ground in India, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Wawrinka eases to opening win at Queen's

Wawrinka eases to opening win at Queen's

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

The 33-year-old Swiss, ranked 261 in the world after two knee surgeries, served solidly throughout a one-sided contest on the slick centre court, easing past an opponent who struggled to cope with Wawrinka's power.

'Never thought I'd be World No. 1'

'Never thought I'd be World No. 1'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

The triple grand slam winner, who will take over from Serb Novak Djokovic at the top when the rankings are updated on Monday, still went out on centre court for a practice session in front of a bemused crowd.

Tennis: Murray loses, won't play US Open singles

Tennis: Murray loses, won't play US Open singles

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

The Scot lost 6-4, 6-4 to Richard Gasquet in his first singles match since January before saying he had turned down a wild card into the men's draw at the year's final Grand Slam.

Tennis round-up: Nadal cruises; Sania in Cincinnati quarters

Tennis round-up: Nadal cruises; Sania in Cincinnati quarters

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Nadal, who got a first-round bye, defeated Richard Gasquet 6-3, 6-4 to advance.

Murray becomes oldest tennis World No. 1 in 42 years

Murray becomes oldest tennis World No. 1 in 42 years

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

Briton Andy Murray will take over from Novak Djokovic as World No 1 when the rankings are updated on Monday after his Paris Masters semi-final opponent Milos Raonic withdrew with a leg injury on Saturday.

US Open PHOTOS: Venus, Serena to face off in quarters; Djokovic stretched

US Open PHOTOS: Venus, Serena to face off in quarters; Djokovic stretched

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Venus Williams stands in the way of younger sister Serena's bid for a calendar-year Grand Slam after reaching the quarter-finals with a 6-2, 6-1 rout of Estonian teenager Anett Kontaveit on Sunday.

Federer has no regrets at finishing second to Nadal

Federer has no regrets at finishing second to Nadal

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Roger Federer says he does not regret passing up the chance to topple great rival Rafael Nadal from the top of the world rankings at the ATP Finals in London this week.

Mumbai's Art Deco marvels

Mumbai's Art Deco marvels

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

'Art Deco was the last of the truly international styles.'

French Open PIX: Nadal downs Bolelli; Muguruza, Sharapova advance

French Open PIX: Nadal downs Bolelli; Muguruza, Sharapova advance

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Images from Day 3 of the French Open in Paris on Tuesday

Tennis Roundup: Muguruza falls to Sabalenka in Beijing 2nd Rd

Tennis Roundup: Muguruza falls to Sabalenka in Beijing 2nd Rd

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

Former world number one Garbine Muguruza was beaten 7-5, 6-4 by Aryna Sabalenka in the China Open second round on Tuesday while an ailing Jelena Ostapenko lost 6-0, 6-0 to Wang Qiang.

Dimitrov staves off Anderson challenge for Acapulco crown

Dimitrov staves off Anderson challenge for Acapulco crown

Rediff.com2 Mar 2014

Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov edged out South Africa's Kevin Anderson 7-6 (7-1), 3-6, 7-6 (7-5) in a three-hour slugfest to claim his second career title with victory in the Acapulco International final on Sunday.

Sports Shorts: Sindhu hopes to find form in Singapore

Sports Shorts: Sindhu hopes to find form in Singapore

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Now, IAF wants the F-35

Now, IAF wants the F-35

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

In contrast to the bare-bones price of $115 million for each Rafale fighter, the F-35A cost $94.6 million, reports Ajai Shukla.

Laver Cup: Nadal, Federer play together for a change

Laver Cup: Nadal, Federer play together for a change

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer will set aside their long-time rivalry when they play for Europe against the rest of the world in the inaugural Laver Cup tournament which starts on Friday.

Nishikori rises in the rankings after beating Isner for Washington title

Nishikori rises in the rankings after beating Isner for Washington title

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

"It's been an amazing year so far," said the 25-year-old Nishikori, who will move up to fourth from fifth in the world rankings. "I've had some good Grand Slams, too."

Shanghai Masters: Djokovic cruises but Murray, Nadal struggle

Shanghai Masters: Djokovic cruises but Murray, Nadal struggle

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Novak Djokovic sauntered past Spaniard Feliciano Lopez to reach the quarter-finals of the Shanghai Masters on Thursday but Andy Murray had to claw past big-serving American John Isner after losing a first-set tiebreaker.

WH Chief of Staff John Kelly to leave by year end: Trump

WH Chief of Staff John Kelly to leave by year end: Trump

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Nick Ayers, the 36-year-old chief of staff to the vice-president Mike Pence, is Kelly's likely successor.