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Motorola's dreams held firm by its backbone

Motorola's dreams held firm by its backbone

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

For Motorola, there is one mega distributor, Flipkart.

Kohli faces opening conundrum as India look to seal series

Kohli faces opening conundrum as India look to seal series

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

If KL Rahul is fit, Abhinav Mukund will be expectedly left out, a strange coincidence because he was the original back-up opener in this Test squad ahead of Shikhar Dhawan.

Saina shocks world No. 2 Yamaguchi at Denmark Open

Saina shocks world No. 2 Yamaguchi at Denmark Open

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Saina Nehwal breezed into the quarter-finals of the Denmark Open, scoring a 21-15, 21-17 victory over Japan's world No. 2-ramked Akane Yamaguchi on Thursday.

EPL PIX: Manchester City suffer title blow at Newcastle

EPL PIX: Manchester City suffer title blow at Newcastle

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Reigning champions Manchester City took the lead after 24 seconds but suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at Newcastle United.

Tiger Woods's hopes fade

Tiger Woods's hopes fade

Rediff.com12 Apr 2008

Tiger Woods's hopes for a fifth green jacket and a calendar grand slam were fading on Friday after the world number one battled to one-under 71 in the US Masters second round. Woods will enter the weekend trailing leader Trevor Immelman by seven shots and will have to produce a personal best comeback to keep his bid alive for a 14th major title and dream of a calendar grand slam from crashing at the first hurdle.

Asiad squash: Dipika, Joshna, Saurav lose in semis, settle for bronze

Asiad squash: Dipika, Joshna, Saurav lose in semis, settle for bronze

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Dipika Pallikal Karthik and Joshna Chinappa had to be content with bronze medals in women's singles after losing to their respective opponents in the semifinals of the 18th Asian Games, in Jakarta, on Saturday.

Tomic slams 'ridiculous' scheduling; Nadal won't take Berdych lightly

Tomic slams 'ridiculous' scheduling; Nadal won't take Berdych lightly

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Bernard Tomic bowed out of the Australian Open on Sunday with a stinging rebuke of the scheduling.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Thiem through to Round 3

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Thiem through to Round 3

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Images from Day 3 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Dalmiya: Administrator par-excellence

Dalmiya: Administrator par-excellence

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

Every office he adorned in his chequered career as cricket administrator was left in the pink of financial health after his departure.

Desperate Nadal resurrects from despair to advance in Basel

Desperate Nadal resurrects from despair to advance in Basel

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Spaniard Nadal was in all sorts of trouble, trailing by a set and 5-4 and with 69th-ranked Rosol serving at 30-0, but his Czech opponent framed a basic backhand volley at 30-15 and blew his chance, Nadal going on to win 1-6, 7-5, 7-6(4).

Hi-Fliers down Dynamos

Hi-Fliers down Dynamos

Rediff.com25 Dec 2007

Former champions Bangalore Hi-Fliers made a strong comeback after trailing 0-2 to score a thrilling win over local favourites Chandigarh Dynamos 3-2 in a league match of the Premier Hockey League.

Right team and driver won: Ferrari

Right team and driver won: Ferrari

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

It was a remarkable comeback by Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen, who had trailed Lewis Hamilton by 17 points with two races to go.

Stockholm Open: Berdych reaches final as Baghdatis pulls out

Stockholm Open: Berdych reaches final as Baghdatis pulls out

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Defending champion Tomas Berdych advanced to the Stockholm Open final after his opponent Marcos Baghdatis was forced to withdraw from their semi-final due to injury trailing by a set.

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Rusty Serena knocked out by Venus; Federer cruises

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Rusty Serena knocked out by Venus; Federer cruises

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

IMAGES from the PNB Paribas Open played at Indian Wells in California on Monday

Disha, Rhea or Kangana: Who's the hottest showstopper?

Disha, Rhea or Kangana: Who's the hottest showstopper?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Take the poll and vote for your favourite celebrity showstopper at Lakme Fashion Week.

Djokovic wins five-hour battle against Baghdatis

Djokovic wins five-hour battle against Baghdatis

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

Novak Djokovic dug into his vast reserves of willpower to outlast Marcos Baghdatis and reach his first Wimbledon semi-final on Friday.

Yuki squanders 3 match points, bows out in Dubai

Yuki squanders 3 match points, bows out in Dubai

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Yuki Bhambri was well on course of an upset win over world number 51 Lukas Rosol but squandered three match points and made a first round exit from the Dubai Duty Free Tenis Championships, on Tuesday. The Indian wild card had three match points in the 12th game of the second set but could convert none and went on to lose seven games on the trot to bow out of the ATP 500 event. He lost 6-2 6-7(2) 0-6 in one-hour and 51 minute contest.

Day 8: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 8: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

All the top action from Day 8 of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing on Saturday.

Pakistan outplayed us: Ganguly

Pakistan outplayed us: Ganguly

Rediff.com9 Apr 2005

The Indian captain predicted a "very close contest" in the last three matches of the series.

India maintain dominance, win Kabaddi World Cup for 3rd straight time!

India maintain dominance, win Kabaddi World Cup for 3rd straight time!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

India triumphed in the Kabaddi World Cup for a third straight time as they staged a remarkable fightback to overcome a tough Iran 38-29 in the title clash, maintaining their dominance in the sport, in Ahmedabad, on Saturday.

Joe Biden: From being one of the youngest senators to oldest US president

Joe Biden: From being one of the youngest senators to oldest US president

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The presidential dreams that the veteran leader from Delaware had harboured since childhood seemed all but over for a third time until he won South Carolina's Democratic Party primary on February 29 last year, forcing most rivals out of the race and making one of the most dramatic comebacks in American political history.

Sports Shorts: India jump to 5th place in FIH rankings

Sports Shorts: India jump to 5th place in FIH rankings

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

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

Pro kabaddi League: Delhi on top four after routing Bengal

Pro kabaddi League: Delhi on top four after routing Bengal

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Dabang Delhi shot into top four after thrashing hosts Bengal Warriors while Bengaluru Bulls scripted a fine comeback in the second half to hand Puneri Paltan their fourth successive loss in the Pro Kabaddi League at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata.

Ranji Trophy: Kerala take Day 1 honours; Siddharth's ton boosts Karnataka

Ranji Trophy: Kerala take Day 1 honours; Siddharth's ton boosts Karnataka

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Bengal batsmen cut a sorry figure on home turf to be bowled out for 147, giving Kerala an upperhand in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, Tuesday.

We have capabilities to counter India's spin threat: Duminy

We have capabilities to counter India's spin threat: Duminy

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

All-rounder JP Duminy has insisted that South Africa are capable enough to tackle the Indian spinners in the 'do or die' third Test match in Nagpur, which starts on Wednesday.

PIX: Record-breaking Messi lifts Barca to big win; Ibrahimovic makes history

PIX: Record-breaking Messi lifts Barca to big win; Ibrahimovic makes history

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho scored two poacher's goals as they beat Manchester United 3-1 in their FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday to set up a last-four clash against Southampton.

Real on verge of title after night of high drama

Real on verge of title after night of high drama

Rediff.com10 Jun 2007

Real Madirid staged yet another dramatic comeback to grab a 2-2 draw at Real Zaragoza while Barcelona surrendered a lead to draw 2-2 with Espanyol.

How Bhuvi plans to bamboozle Australia

How Bhuvi plans to bamboozle Australia

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

'We have five to six bowlers and everyone is different from each other.' 'Someone has got pace, someone has got swing, someone has got seam... we complement each other well.'

Sports Shorts: Manpreet suspended for doping; Kashyap knocks out top seed

Sports Shorts: Manpreet suspended for doping; Kashyap knocks out top seed

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Commonwealth Games champion Parupalli Kashyap knocked out top seed Lee Hyun Il of Korea in the men's singles opening round of the US Open Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament in Anaheim, United States.

PHOTOS: Batsmen flop as India surrender ODI series to Australia

PHOTOS: Batsmen flop as India surrender ODI series to Australia

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

India's quest to find the right combination for the upcoming World Cup ended with a 35-run defeat in the decisive fifth ODI against Australia as they lost the series 2-3.

Vijay, Pujara lead India's fightback with tons

Vijay, Pujara lead India's fightback with tons

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara led India's determined response to England's mammoth first innings total of 537 as they struck dogged hundreds to guide the hosts to 319 for four on the third day of the first Test in Rajkot, on Friday.

'Kapil is once-in-a century cricketer, don't compare Pandya with him'

'Kapil is once-in-a century cricketer, don't compare Pandya with him'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar today rubbished comparisons between Kapil Dev and Hardik Pandya, saying the legendary all-rounder is a once-in-a century cricketer and cannot be compared to anyone.

Australian Open: Fit Federer, rusty Sharapova advance at Melbourne

Australian Open: Fit Federer, rusty Sharapova advance at Melbourne

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Roger Federer boasted of his fitness, Maria Sharapova felt a bit rusty and Andy Murray berated himself but all three eased into the second week of the Australian Open with third round victories at Melbourne Park on Saturday.

Anand wins Leon chess title

Anand wins Leon chess title

Rediff.com13 Jun 2005

The Indian ace rallied from a game down to beat FIDE champion Rustam Kasimdzhanov.

Liverpool win Champions League

Liverpool win Champions League

Rediff.com26 May 2005

'Madrid always up their game in Champions League'

'Madrid always up their game in Champions League'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Real have underperformed on the domestic stage, trailing Barcelona by 15 points and knocked out of the King's Cup by Leganes, and many predicted an early elimination from Europe when they drew the runaway Ligue 1 leaders in the last 16.

Football: Ronaldo shines again; Barca win

Football: Ronaldo shines again; Barca win

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Catchup all the football action

PIX: Canadian teen Andreescu shocks Serena to win US Open

PIX: Canadian teen Andreescu shocks Serena to win US Open

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Bianca Andreescu, 19, the first Canadian to win a major in the professional era, prevented Serena Williams from equalling Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles.

Henman falls to unseeded Novak

Henman falls to unseeded Novak

Rediff.com30 Oct 2004

Post Lalu's conviction, Congress weighs its options

Post Lalu's conviction, Congress weighs its options

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

A cautious Congress has decided to adopt a wait and watch policy with regard to its choice of alliance partner in Bihar in the light of Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's conviction in the fodder scam on Monday. Anita Katyal reports.