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Stosur and Zimonjic claim mixed doubles title

Stosur and Zimonjic claim mixed doubles title

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Fifteenth seeds Samantha Stosur and Nenad Zimonjic claimed the mixed doubles title with a 6-4, 6-2 win against 14th seeds Chan Hao-Ching of Taiwan and Max Mirnyi of Belarus at Wimbledon on Sunday in the final match of the 2014 championships.

This is nature at its funniest, courtesy Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

This is nature at its funniest, courtesy Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Rediff.com10 May 2019

This is nature at its funniest, courtesy Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. Some seem to be having a whale of a time. Others, grinning for the camera, or caught in "gotcha" embarrassing moment. These are the best entries so far in the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, 2019.

Boxing ace Vijender reveals his plans for 2020

Boxing ace Vijender reveals his plans for 2020

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Vijender Singh is determined to keep the record with a world title to boot as he enters the new decade donning multiple hats, including the one of an active politician "with strong opinions". The 34-year-old trailblazing boxer, who delivered India's first Olympic and men's world championship medals in boxing back in 2008 and 2009, has logged an enviable 12-0 record in the professional circuit, which he entered in 2015.

Muhammad Ali's health 'vastly improved'

Muhammad Ali's health 'vastly improved'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

The condition of Muhammad Ali has "vastly improved" since he was admitted to the hospital over the weekend with a mild case of pneumonia and doctors hope to discharge the boxing legend soon, a spokesman said on Monday.

Boxing great Muhammad Ali hospitalized with pneumonia

Boxing great Muhammad Ali hospitalized with pneumonia

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali has been hospitalized with pneumonia and is expected to recover because the illness was caught early, a spokesman said on Saturday.

From Nagasaki to a Nobel Prize

From Nagasaki to a Nobel Prize

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

A Nobel Laureate tells his inspiring story.

Reliance, BP urged to invest in fuel retail

Reliance, BP urged to invest in fuel retail

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

RIL-BP currently produce gas from Dhirubhai-1 and 3 field and oil and gas from MA field, three of the over one-and-half dozen discoveries made in KG-D6 block

The cricketers who stole the show in 2019

The cricketers who stole the show in 2019

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Explosive all-rounder Ben Stokes and relentless run accumulator Steve Smith could not be more different in their approaches to the game but both roared back from personally adversity to bestride an extraordinary cricketing year. Virat Kohli and his men top the confused and confusing World Test Championship table with seven wins in as many matches, including their first pink-ball Test against Bangladesh last month. That victory marked their 12th consecutive Test series win at home.

Lotus the team to beat, says Button

Lotus the team to beat, says Button

Rediff.com25 May 2012

McLaren's Jenson Button set the pace in a rain-hit practice for the Monaco Grand Prix but kept a wary eye on rivals Lotus.

Review: Love Recipe is quite flavourless

Review: Love Recipe is quite flavourless

Rediff.com25 May 2012

This film nods to the Priyadarshan-style anarchy and confusion in the plot but in truth, it's more like a C-movie version of his signature comedies.

RIP Vidal Sassoon: Legendary hairstylist passes away

RIP Vidal Sassoon: Legendary hairstylist passes away

Rediff.com10 May 2012

After an illustrious career spanning seven decades, the biggest name in hair-biz breathed his last yesterday.

'US should not obstruct flow of talent from India'

'US should not obstruct flow of talent from India'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said if 'you look at the totality of our ties and we will look at where we have strong economic synergies, where we have strong technology promptings, these are really based on the flow of talent.'

F1: Force India hit with strange sanction

F1: Force India hit with strange sanction

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Force India collected one of Formula One's stranger sanctions on Sunday when they were given a suspended 25,000-euro ($27,317.50) fine for a breach of the rules concerning driver numbers on their cars.

Virginia Governor bullish about FDI in India

Virginia Governor bullish about FDI in India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Virginia's Republican Governor, Bob McDonnell says the sky is the limit where the Indian market is concerned and "there's plenty of business for everybody."

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'The hardliners in Delhi are in for a big disappointment,' predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Monaco Masters: Paes-Stepanek suffer crushing defeat

Monaco Masters: Paes-Stepanek suffer crushing defeat

Rediff.com21 Apr 2012

Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek were routed 2-6, 0-6 by top seeds Mike and Bob Bryan as the Indian challenge ended at the ATP Monaco Masters.

Savio Medeira appointed Indian football coach

Savio Medeira appointed Indian football coach

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has promoted Savio Medeira as the coach of Indian team, till the expiry of his contract in May 2012.

Will Puss in Boots be as popular as Shrek?

Will Puss in Boots be as popular as Shrek?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

We take a look.

Leander Paes wins third straight doubles crown in Miami

Leander Paes wins third straight doubles crown in Miami

Rediff.com1 Apr 2012

Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek upset second seeds Daniel Nestor of Canada and Max Mirnyi of Belarus to win the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami on Saturday. The newly-formed Indo-Czech pair needed 82 minutes to prevail 3-6, 6-1, 10-8.

Paes-Stepanek in Miami final, Bhupathi-Bopanna exit

Paes-Stepanek in Miami final, Bhupathi-Bopanna exit

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Seventh seeds Leander Paes-Radek Stepanek caused a major upset, beating formidable top seeds Mike and Bob Bryan 6-4, 6-4, but Mahesh Bhupathi-Rohan Bopanna went down 2-6, 4-6 to second seeds Max Mirnyi of Belarus and Canada's Daniel Nestor.

Loans from these 7 banks to get cheaper

Loans from these 7 banks to get cheaper

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

SBI announced a 0.40 per cent cut in lending rate to 9.30 per cent, which is the most competitive in the market at present.

Paes-Stepanek in semis of Miami Masters

Paes-Stepanek in semis of Miami Masters

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek fought their way to the semi-finals of the ATP Miami Masters with a 7-6(6), 6-4 win over Spaniards David Marrero and Fernando Verdasco.

Fear of playing against big teams is gone: Climax

Fear of playing against big teams is gone: Climax

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

As the Indian football team gears up to lock horns with German giants Bayern Munich in Bhaichung Bhutia's farewell match, Climax Lawrence feels former coach Bob Houghton has instilled enough confidence in the side to take on any opposition.

Top honour for 2 Indian American scientists

Top honour for 2 Indian American scientists

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

Two Indian American scientists -- Dr Romesh C Batra and Dr Kodi S Ravichandran -- were among the four Outstanding Scientists of 2011 honoured with the Governor's Award for Science Innovation by Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell.

Govt to inject Rs 2350 crore into Central Bank of India

Govt to inject Rs 2350 crore into Central Bank of India

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Capital infusion seen necessary for banks to maintain regulatory norms at the time of paying interest towards AT-1 bonds

 'We welcome any Indian business bringing jobs'

'We welcome any Indian business bringing jobs'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

Jobs and job creation are going to be the US' priority over the next year, not protectionism against outsourcing, says Bob Mcdonnell, Governor of the state of Virginia.

Lee-Hesh, Bopanna-Qureshi in different Groups in World Tour Final

Lee-Hesh, Bopanna-Qureshi in different Groups in World Tour Final

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Veterans Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi and debutants Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-haq Qureshi were, on Tuesday, placed in different groups for the season-ending ATP World Tour finals, starting, in London, on Sunday.

Colaco named India's interim football coach

Colaco named India's interim football coach

Rediff.com20 May 2011

The budget constraints notwithstanding, the All India Football Federation is looking for a technical director whose profile is bigger than former national coach Bob Houghton, according to AIFF officials.

PIX: Kangana Ranaut's hip hairstyles!

PIX: Kangana Ranaut's hip hairstyles!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Looking at Kangana Ranaut's trendiest hairdos.

Naomi Watts undergoes makeover to play Princess Diana

Naomi Watts undergoes makeover to play Princess Diana

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Australian Open: Paes-Stepaenk clinch men's doubles title

Australian Open: Paes-Stepaenk clinch men's doubles title

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Leander Paes of India and his Czech partner Radek Stepanek stunned American pair of Bob and Mike Bryan to clinch the Australian Open men's doubles trophy.

Market turbulence: Advice for Investors

Market turbulence: Advice for Investors

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

'Long-term retail investors should not worry about these sharp dips and jumps if they have chosen their stocks wisely.' 'Short-term volatility is a given and a rise and fall of two-three per cent should not worry them.'

Archie Comics cartoonist Tom Moore dies at 86

Archie Comics cartoonist Tom Moore dies at 86

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Moore got his start as an artist in the navy during the Korean War.

Graham Ford set to replace Marsh as Sri Lanka coach

Graham Ford set to replace Marsh as Sri Lanka coach

Rediff.com22 Jan 2012

Geoff Marsh's unimpressive four-month stint as Sri Lanka coach is almost over with the SLC set to appoint former South Africa coach Graham Ford as the Australian's successor.

KG-D6 approvals: BP's Dudley writes to Oil Min

KG-D6 approvals: BP's Dudley writes to Oil Min

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

BP, which recently bought 30 per cent stake in KG-D6 and 20 other blocks of Reliance Industries for $7.2 billion, is keen to undertake sea-bed surveys this winter season -- the only four months weather window available in Bay of Bengal for such jobs, to acess potential of satellite discoveries in the block and draw blue-print of their development.

Racial abuse charge 'baseless', says Houghton

Racial abuse charge 'baseless', says Houghton

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

India football coach Bob Houghton denied the racial abuse charges leveled against him by the All India Football Federation, terming them 'baseless', in a written submission made before a three-member panel of the national federation.

Priyanka Chopra's SEXIEST appearance in Hollywood? VOTE!

Priyanka Chopra's SEXIEST appearance in Hollywood? VOTE!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

PeeCee makes a splash all over Hollywood. You like?

Gas output from KG-D6 block would increase by 2014: BP

Gas output from KG-D6 block would increase by 2014: BP

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

Close on the heels of getting nod to invest $ 7.2 billion in Reliance Industries' oil and gas properties, BP Plc on Wednesday said output from Mukesh Ambani-run firm's KG-D6 gas fields can rise only in 2014 after new fields in the area are quickly brought into production.

Shilpa's got killer abs! Here's the proof

Shilpa's got killer abs! Here's the proof

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

The good, bad and ugly looks from the celebrity circus.