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No podium for India! Manu Bhaker, Singh miss out in finals

No podium for India! Manu Bhaker, Singh miss out in finals

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Double Olympic bronze-medallist shooter Bhaker finished sixth in 25m pistol after entering the eight-shooter final placed fifth with an aggregate 'precision' and 'rapid fire' score of 588.

Djokovic's 100th title in sight at Geneva Open

Djokovic's 100th title in sight at Geneva Open

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Novak Djokovic moved to the brink of his 100th tour-level title after recovering from a second-set blip to beat British qualifier Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-7(6), 6-1 in the Geneva Open semi-finals on Friday.

With NC Classic on hold, Neeraj to attend Polish event

With NC Classic on hold, Neeraj to attend Polish event

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Neeraj Chopra to compete in event in Poland on May 23

15 dead, dozens hurt in Czech varsity shooting; gunman killed: Police

15 dead, dozens hurt in Czech varsity shooting; gunman killed: Police

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

The accused, who is in his early 20s, allegedly killed his father in the town of Hostoun around two hours before he opened fire at the people in the university, according to the report.

Know English Before Migrating to the UK

Know English Before Migrating to the UK

Rediff.com26 May 2025

According to the 2021 England and Wales Census data, of the 915,855 citizens born in India, 49 per cent (444,500) said English was their main language, followed by 41 per cent (373,583) who said another language was their main language but that they spoke English very well or well.

ISSF Jr WC: Karmakar adds to India's medals tally

ISSF Jr WC: Karmakar adds to India's medals tally

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Adriyan had won a silver in the 50m rifle prone event on Tuesday.

BJK Cup: Czech Republic and Slovenia seal places in semis

BJK Cup: Czech Republic and Slovenia seal places in semis

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

The Czech Republic won a heavyweight clash against the United States with a deciding doubles victory sending them through to the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals in Seville.

Plot to kill Pannun: SC asks Gupta to move Czech court

Plot to kill Pannun: SC asks Gupta to move Czech court

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday deferred the hearing for January 4 2024, of the habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of Nikhil Gupta, accused by the United States of conspiring to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a India designated terrorist, against his arrest and ongoing extradition proceedings in the Czech Republic.

Can Neeraj reclaim the top spot in Poland?

Can Neeraj reclaim the top spot in Poland?

Rediff.com22 May 2025

After breaching the coveted 90m mark in Doha, javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is aiming for an even bigger throw at the ORLEN Janusz Kusocinski Memorial meet in Poland.

Mango exports to the US see healthy growth

Mango exports to the US see healthy growth

Rediff.com20 May 2025

India's mango exports to the US are registering healthy growth, and irradiation operations at a key mango treatment facility in Mumbai have been normalised after a brief disruption due to a data recording error earlier this month, an official said on Tuesday. The Mumbai-based irradiation facility, which handles the highest volume of mangoes destined for the US, faced an issue during the irradiation process conducted on May 8 and 9, 2025.

'I'm never happy to lose, but...': Djokovic on Miami final

'I'm never happy to lose, but...': Djokovic on Miami final

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic fell short in his bid to claim a 100th ATP title following a straight sets defeat by Czech teenager Jakub Mensik in the Miami Open final

Chopra finishes 2nd at Poland meet

Chopra finishes 2nd at Poland meet

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Julian Weber finished atop the pile with a throw of 86.12m.

Global condolences pour in after Ahmedabad plane crash

Global condolences pour in after Ahmedabad plane crash

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

UN chief Antonio Guterres, US President Donald Trump, his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney were among scores of world leaders who offered condolences to the people of India in wake of the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

Prague Masters: Aravindh inches closer to title

Prague Masters: Aravindh inches closer to title

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Indian Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram moved closer to his first major tournament victory after drawing with David Navara in the eighth round of the Prague Masters.

'Miss World Is Like Telugu Cinema': Nandini Gupta

'Miss World Is Like Telugu Cinema': Nandini Gupta

Rediff.com29 May 2025

A quick conversation with Miss India World Nandini Gupta, who has entered the quarterfinal of the 72nd Miss World competition.

Unseeded teen sensation stuns Ruud in Australian Open

Unseeded teen sensation stuns Ruud in Australian Open

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Rangy 19-year-old Mensik, the 2022 boy's singles finalist at Melbourne Park, sealed the match in style with a searing forehand winner to push the three-times Grand Slam finalist and sixth seed to the exit.

We were never really close friends: Neeraj on Pakistan's Nadeem

We were never really close friends: Neeraj on Pakistan's Nadeem

Rediff.com15 May 2025

On the eve of the Diamond League in Doha, the two-time Olympic medallist and reigning world champion, sought to set the record straight when asked about his equation with Nadeem, who won the gold medal at the Paris Games last year.

PIX: Mensik stands in way of Djokovic's 100th title

PIX: Mensik stands in way of Djokovic's 100th title

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic is one win away from a 100th career singles title after breezing past Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 on Friday to reach the Miami Open final, where he will face either third seed Taylor Fritz or rising Czech Jakub Mensik.

PIX: Gauff crushes Swiatek, meets Sabalenka in Madrid final

PIX: Gauff crushes Swiatek, meets Sabalenka in Madrid final

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Coco Gauff dismantled defending champion Iga Swiatek 6-1, 6-1 on Thursday with a ruthless display to storm into her first Madrid Open final, where she will face world number one Aryna Sabalenka for the WTA 1000 title.

PIX: Rublev, Draper to clash in Qatar Open final

PIX: Rublev, Draper to clash in Qatar Open final

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Andrey Rublev reached the final of the Qatar Open on Friday with a 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(5) win over Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime, and will meet Jack Draper in the decider after the Briton beat Czech Jiri Lehecka.

PIX: 19-year-old Mensik stuns Djokovic in Miami Open final

PIX: 19-year-old Mensik stuns Djokovic in Miami Open final

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

The 19-year-old Czech Jakub Mensik beat his childhood idol Novak Djokovic in the Miami Open final in an upset for the ages on Sunday.

PIX: Djokovic marches on; Sinner ends Gasquet's career

PIX: Djokovic marches on; Sinner ends Gasquet's career

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Three-time champion Novak Djokovic battled past Frenchman Corentin Moutet in a match that lasted more than three hours on Thursday.

Mexican Open: Machac beats Fokina for maiden ATP title

Mexican Open: Machac beats Fokina for maiden ATP title

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Eighth seed Machac, who won gold in mixed doubles at the Paris Olympics, became the third player from his country to win an ATP 500 title, following Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek.

Jiri Lehecka shocks Carlos Alcaraz in Doha

Jiri Lehecka shocks Carlos Alcaraz in Doha

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Lehecka struck eight aces and converted four of eight break chances to secure the first Top 3 win of his career.

Chithambaram crushes Keymer; Praggnanandhaa held

Chithambaram crushes Keymer; Praggnanandhaa held

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played out a second straight draw against Turkey's Gurel Ediz while Aravindh Chithambaram crashed through the defences of Germany's Vincent Keymer in the second round of the Prague Masters on Friday.

PIX: Alcaraz survives Marozsan scare; Swiatek downs Raducanu

PIX: Alcaraz survives Marozsan scare; Swiatek downs Raducanu

Rediff.com29 May 2025

IMAGES from the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Wednesday.

Australia Open: Sumit Nagal crashes out in first round

Australia Open: Sumit Nagal crashes out in first round

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Sumit Nagal was beaten in straight sets by World No 25 Tomas Machac in the first round of the men's singles on Sunday.

Alcaraz rues lapse that let Lehecka off the hook

Alcaraz rues lapse that let Lehecka off the hook

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

World number three Carlos Alcaraz was left ruing a mistake that let Jiri Lehecka off the hook in the third set and allowed the Czech to fight back and claim a 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 victory in the Qatar Open quarter-finals on Thursday.

Praggnanadhaa set to sizzle at Prague Masters

Praggnanadhaa set to sizzle at Prague Masters

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

The Indian challenge extends to the Challengers' section, where Divya Deshmukh will compete against some strong Grandmasters.

Prague Masters: Praggnanandhaa draws with Navara

Prague Masters: Praggnanandhaa draws with Navara

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

R Praggnanandhaa split points with Czech hero David Navara while compatriot Aravindh Chithambaram escaped with a draw with another local star Nguyen Thai Dai Van in the first round of the Prague Masters.

Mensik's Miami miracle: From quitting to beating Djokovic

Mensik's Miami miracle: From quitting to beating Djokovic

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Mensik said that the physio worked on his knee and deemed that it was not a serious problem.

Andreeva upsets Rybakina, meets Tauson in Dubai final

Andreeva upsets Rybakina, meets Tauson in Dubai final

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Russian teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva continued her giant-slaying exploits at the Dubai Tennis Championships by upsetting Kazakhstani sixth seed Elena Rybakina 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 in the semi-finals on Friday.

Neeraj Chopra set for blockbuster comeback in Doha

Neeraj Chopra set for blockbuster comeback in Doha

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Double Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra will kick off his season at the Doha Diamond League on May 16.

Skoda India gears up for EV play with local push

Skoda India gears up for EV play with local push

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Skoda Auto India, the Czech carmaker that has recently found success with its compact SUV Kylaq, says it remains committed to developing a fully localised electric vehicle (EV). The EV will be manufactured at its Chakan facility for both Indian market and exports.

Plot to kill Pannun: Nikhil Gupta can be extradited to US, rules Czech court

Plot to kill Pannun: Nikhil Gupta can be extradited to US, rules Czech court

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Gupta, arrested in the Czech Republic on June 30 last year, is currently held in Prague's Pankrak prison.

Prague Masters: Praggnanandhaa, Aravindh stay ahead

Prague Masters: Praggnanandhaa, Aravindh stay ahead

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Indian Grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa and Aravindh Chithambaram maintained their lead in the Prague Masters chess tournament after drawing their fifth-round match.

Siniakova-Townsend clinch Aus Open title in style

Siniakova-Townsend clinch Aus Open title in style

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Top seeds Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend claimed the women's doubles crown at the Australian Open

Prague Masters: Aravindh in lead; Praggnanandhaa bags first win

Prague Masters: Aravindh in lead; Praggnanandhaa bags first win

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa cruised to a smooth victory against Nguyen Thai Dai Van of Czech Republic, while Aravindh Chithambaram emerged as the sole leader.

Australian Open: Djokovic sets up Alcaraz quarters

Australian Open: Djokovic sets up Alcaraz quarters

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

A solitary break in the eighth game was all Djokovic needed to take the opening set, as the 37-year-old looked in total control despite playing well within himself in perfect conditions at a packed centre court.

Naomi Osaka survives scare in Miami

Naomi Osaka survives scare in Miami

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Osaka dropped the first set and trailed 4-2 in the second against the tournament qualifier before finding her rhythm in front of a supportive crowd on a sunny day in South Florida.