News for 'Bob'

Paes-Raja go down tamely in Aus Open pre-quarters

Paes-Raja go down tamely in Aus Open pre-quarters

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Leander Paes and Purav Raja were no match for Colombia's Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah in the pre-quarter-finals of the men's doubles at the Australian Open on Sunday. The unseeded Indians were beaten 1-6, 2-6 by their 11th seeded opponents in 69 minutes.

Govt to up stakes in 3 banks

Govt to up stakes in 3 banks

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

The government is set to increase its stake in Bank of Baroda (BoB), Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC) and Dena Bank.

A day out in Hollywood with David Hasselhoff

A day out in Hollywood with David Hasselhoff

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

The actor is selling memorabilia from his private collection for charity.

SEE: Nadal makes winning start as tennis returns in virtual world

SEE: Nadal makes winning start as tennis returns in virtual world

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

With professional tennis tours closed down until mid July at the earliest because of the coronavirus pandemic, an esports version of the claycourt event is being staged online. Nadal showed impressive fingerwork to beat young Canadian Denis Shapovalov in his opening round-robin match on a digital representation of the Spanish capital's Manolo Santana Stadium.

Can England win this World Cup?

Can England win this World Cup?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers for the England team from cricket World Cups.

ATP World Tour: Bryan brothers reach final in style

ATP World Tour: Bryan brothers reach final in style

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

Bob and Mike Bryan thrashed French duo Julien Benneteau and Edouard Roger-Vasselin 6-0, 6-3 to reach the final of the ATP World Tour Finals on Saturday.

UTI AMC may finally list on the bourses

UTI AMC may finally list on the bourses

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

UTI's legacy and brand recognition, together with a robust distribution network and access to public sector money, could work in its favour, and help it command a premium

Seven Russian swimmers ineligible for Rio Games: FINA

Seven Russian swimmers ineligible for Rio Games: FINA

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

FINA has ruled that seven Russian swimmers, including breaststroke medal hopeful Yulia Efimova, are ineligible to compete in the Rio Olympics, world swimming's governing body said on Monday.

Aus Open: Tennis stars pay tribute to Kobe Bryant

Aus Open: Tennis stars pay tribute to Kobe Bryant

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic led the tennis world in mourning for "mentor" Kobe Bryant on Monday after Melbourne Park awoke to the news that the NBA great had died in a helicopter crash along with his daughter and seven others. Djokovic had spoken fondly of his relationship with the former Los Angeles Laker in an interview at the weekend and the 16-times Grand Slam champion signed off his Tweet of condolence with the words: "RIP my friend".

'BCCI has every right to hold IPL if T20 World Cup is postponed'

'BCCI has every right to hold IPL if T20 World Cup is postponed'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

There is speculation that the T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held between October 18 and November 15 giving BCCI a window to organise the IPL.

Bryan brothers seal No 1 ranking with doubles win

Bryan brothers seal No 1 ranking with doubles win

Rediff.com29 Nov 2009

Americans Bob and Mike Bryan beat Max Mirnyi and Andy Ram 7-6, 6-3 on Sunday to win the doubles title at the ATP World Tour Finals and regain the end-of-season number one ranking.

Bopanna enters French Open mixed doubles final

Bopanna enters French Open mixed doubles final

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

India's Rohan Bopanna earned himself an opportunity to become only the fourth Indian to win a Grand Slam trophy by reaching the French Open mixed doubles final with partner Gabriela Dabrowski, in Paris.

'Advisable to invest in markets now?'

'Advisable to invest in markets now?'

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Sixth-generation BMW M5 is monster of a car

Sixth-generation BMW M5 is monster of a car

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

'With 600 horses under the hood, the M5 that comes in a four-wheel drive avatar has historically been a track car, which means it's not going to be at its spirited best on city streets.' 'But this version, which is the sixth generation, has bits and bobs that do try to make it more compatible for everyday commuting,' says Pavan Lall.

Pawan hits six fours in an over en route 282, India U-19 post mammoth 613 for 8

Pawan hits six fours in an over en route 282, India U-19 post mammoth 613 for 8

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Pawan Shah smashed 282, the second highest individual score in U-19 internationals, along with six consecutive boundaries in an over

Boxer Pacquiao to come back from retirement later this year?

Boxer Pacquiao to come back from retirement later this year?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Manny Pacquiao is planning to fight again later this year, just three months after announcing his retirement from boxing, ESPN reported on Tuesday.

Bryan twins make it a good day for the 30-somethings

Bryan twins make it a good day for the 30-somethings

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

The 30-somethings have enjoyed themselves at the French Open this year and American twins Bob and Mike Bryan continued the trend by winning a record-extending 14th Grand Slam doubles title at Roland Garros on Saturday.

Pathologist says Woolmer was poisoned

Pathologist says Woolmer was poisoned

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

Dr. Ere Shesiah, chief consultant pathologist of the Jamaican government, told an inquest that Bob Woolmer "died of asphyxia due to manual strangulation associated with Cypermethrinide poisoning".

PIX: Madonna mingles with Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney

PIX: Madonna mingles with Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

A look at the guests at the premiere.

Must-read! A designer's heartfelt message for Tabu

Must-read! A designer's heartfelt message for Tabu

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Read on to find out how Tabu touched this designer's heart.

Baichung wants Houghton to continue

Baichung wants Houghton to continue

Rediff.com30 Jun 2008

India football captain Baichung Bhutia believes the Englishman is the best coach the team has had for a long time and he should be given a second tenure. Houghton's three-year contract expires in May 2009 but Baichung wants the widely respected former Fulham midfielder to be given another tenure as his continuation will only "help Indian football."

Houghton's Olympic dreams ready to kick-off

Houghton's Olympic dreams ready to kick-off

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

Having achieved his task of putting India back on the radar of Asian football, national coach Bob Houghton has now set sights on the qualifiers of the 2012 London Olympics, set to kick-off in 2010. 'Bob the Builder' has already identified some potential players and is hopeful that the I-League will throw up some more promising youngsters for the Olympic team.

Athletics PIX: De Grasse, McLaughlin scorch the track

Athletics PIX: De Grasse, McLaughlin scorch the track

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

The 21-year-old stuttered on the penultimate barrier but surged down the home stretch to power across the line and beat her previous record of 51.90 set at the U.S. trials in June.

ATP World Tour Finals: Bopanna-Mergea to face Byran brothers in opener

ATP World Tour Finals: Bopanna-Mergea to face Byran brothers in opener

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

They have been drawn in Group Ashe-Smith along with John Peers/Jamie Murray and Simone Bolelli/Fabio Fognini.

Photos: Amy Jackson makes Coachella debut

Photos: Amy Jackson makes Coachella debut

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

The actor was accompanied by Indian model Neelam Gill.

Deed done, now to make mega bank merger work

Deed done, now to make mega bank merger work

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

'We can't have the best of both worlds -- large, efficient, world class government-owned banks, doing social banking and making profits. 'Why not set them free from the shackles of such obligations and run them as business units?' says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

England retain squad for final Ashes Test despite defeat

England retain squad for final Ashes Test despite defeat

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

England are aiming to avoid their first series defeat at home to the visitors since 2001 when they lost 4-1 to an Australian side led by Steve Waugh.

The men (and woman) in Angelina Jolie's love life

The men (and woman) in Angelina Jolie's love life

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Angelina Jolie's tangled love life!

Citi Open: Bopanna and Mergea reach semis

Citi Open: Bopanna and Mergea reach semis

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Third seeds Rohan Bopanna and Florin Mergea progressed into the men's doubles semifinals.

PIX: Serena battles past Pironkova; sets up Azarenka semis

PIX: Serena battles past Pironkova; sets up Azarenka semis

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Serena Williams was forced to dig deep to secure a 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 US Open quarter-final victory over unseeded Bulgarian Tsvetana Pironkova on Wednesday, keeping alive her latest bid for a record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title.

Biden ready to reset US-Pak ties

Biden ready to reset US-Pak ties

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

US-Pakistan relations are poised to touch a qualitatively new level under the Biden administration, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Elton John's Me is what a memoir should be

Elton John's Me is what a memoir should be

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The long-awaited book is frank, funny, self-lacerating and full of gossip worthy anecdotes. What else could we ask of the Rocketman?

Don't rush to buy public sector bank stocks

Don't rush to buy public sector bank stocks

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Though most experts remain bullish on the banking space, they suggest investors buy only those banks whose NPAs are at a manageable level of 3% to 4% and there is credit growth or earnings visibility.

No place in Kohli's XI for triple ton Karun

No place in Kohli's XI for triple ton Karun

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

In all Test history, only one player has played fewer Tests than Karun Nair after scoring a triple ton.

Ask Ajit: 'Bought shares at peak; please advice'

Ask Ajit: 'Bought shares at peak; please advice'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

'China acting in contradiction to its agreements with India'

'China acting in contradiction to its agreements with India'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Over the last few weeks, bipartisan support for India against China has been increasing.

Police set to reveal Woolmer's cause of death

Police set to reveal Woolmer's cause of death

Rediff.com10 Jun 2007

Jamaica police have scheduled a news conference for next Tuesday in which it will reveal former Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer's cause of death, a police source told Reuters late on Saturday.

Hockey: India shock Netherlands 4-3 in a thrilling encounter

Hockey: India shock Netherlands 4-3 in a thrilling encounter

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

Manpreet (30th minute, 44th) was the star for sixth- ranked India, while Varun Kumar (17th) and Harjeet Singh (49th) also sounded the board.

Woolmer inquest set for October

Woolmer inquest set for October

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

The long-awaited coroner's inquest into the death of former Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer will begin on October 16.

Woolmer inquest ends in open verdict

Woolmer inquest ends in open verdict

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

A Jamaican inquest into the death of Bob Woolmer failed on Wednesday to determine his cause of death.