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Davis Cup: Canada storm into Final 8; Dutch survive

Davis Cup: Canada storm into Final 8; Dutch survive

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Canada powered into the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup for the third straight year with a victory over Britain on Sunday.

PIX: The longest ever match in US Open history!

PIX: The longest ever match in US Open history!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Britain's Dan Evans beat Russian Karen Khachanov in the longest ever US Open match of the professional era on Tuesday.

Tennis World No 1 faces doping ban

Tennis World No 1 faces doping ban

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

WADA has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against an independent tribunal's decision in August to clear world number one Jannik Sinner of wrongdoing after he failed drug tests

Ponting, Langer to ditch Perth Test for IPL auction?

Ponting, Langer to ditch Perth Test for IPL auction?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Ricky Ponting and his longtime teammate Justin Langer could potentially miss out commentating on the opening Test against India at Perth

Axelsen retains badminton crown; An claims women's gold

Axelsen retains badminton crown; An claims women's gold

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

The 22-year-old An powered through in Paris, however, as her controlled pacing finished off He, with the pair at one point delivering a rally that lasted nearly a minute.

Lin Dan triumphs in Super Series Finals

Lin Dan triumphs in Super Series Finals

Rediff.com18 Dec 2011

World and Olympic badminton champion Lin Dan added a first Super Series Finals title to his trophy haul on Sunday with a 21-12, 21-16 success over Chinese compatriot Chen Long.

World badminton: Lin Dan, Shixian ease through

World badminton: Lin Dan, Shixian ease through

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

China's Lin Dan eased into the second round of the World badminton championships with a 21-11, 21-10 success over Lithuanian Kestutis Navickas, while Wang Shixian, China's top seed in the women's singles, started her campaign with a comfortable 21-11, 21-14 victory over Bulgaria's Linda Zechiri on Tuesday.

China's Lin Dan retains world title

China's Lin Dan retains world title

Rediff.com19 Aug 2007

China won three titles and Indonesia two at the world badminton championships.

England pacer Mark Wood ruled out of Sri Lanka Tests

England pacer Mark Wood ruled out of Sri Lanka Tests

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

England fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out of the Test series against Sri Lanka due to a thigh injury.

Recipes: Joan's Yummy Yuletide Cookies

Recipes: Joan's Yummy Yuletide Cookies

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Get cookie baking this Christmas! Make scrumptious cookies for the season

Can England survive without their captain?

Can England survive without their captain?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Jos Buttler will miss this month's three-match Twenty20 series against Australia due to a right calf injury, with Phil Salt leading the side in his absence, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday.

China's Lin Dan awarded World Championship wild card

China's Lin Dan awarded World Championship wild card

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Double Olympic champion Lin Dan of China will defend his World Championships title in August after receiving a wild card for the Guangzhou event, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) said on Thursday.

Wood replaces retired Anderson for 2nd Test vs WI

Wood replaces retired Anderson for 2nd Test vs WI

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The second Test begins on Thursday, with a third and final Test scheduled at Birmingham starting on July 26.

Lin Dan completes World Championship hat-trick

Lin Dan completes World Championship hat-trick

Rediff.com16 Aug 2009

Olympic champion Lin Dan on Sunday became the first badminton player to clinch a hat-trick of world titles, beating fellow Chinese Chen Jin in straight games in the finals of the mega-event at the Gachibowli stadium in Hyderabad.

West Indies rout England in rain-hit first ODI

West Indies rout England in rain-hit first ODI

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Evin Lewis stroked 94 West Indies cruised to an eight-wicket victory over an experimental England side in the rain-affected first ODI.

Close shave between Russian fighter jet and US F-16

Close shave between Russian fighter jet and US F-16

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Military officials released new video on Monday of a close encounter between a Russian fighter jet and a US Air Force F-16 interceptor near Alaska, Associated Press has reported.

Sports Shorts: Lin Dan ends title drought at Malaysia Open

Sports Shorts: Lin Dan ends title drought at Malaysia Open

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

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

England players meet the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala

England players meet the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Zak Crawley, Tom Hartley, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope, Gus Atkinson and assistant coach Marcus Trescothick met the Dalai Lama at his residence.

2nd T20 PIX: Buttler smashes England to thumping win!

2nd T20 PIX: Buttler smashes England to thumping win!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

England skipper Jos Buttler hammered a superb 83 off 45 balls to steer his side to a seven-wicket victory in the second Twenty20 international against West Indies.

Ten Hag not stressed even as United off to worst EPL start

Ten Hag not stressed even as United off to worst EPL start

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'We created loads of chances in our seven (Premier League) games but we have to step up.'

Q3 results preview: FMCG stocks vs capital goods sector

Q3 results preview: FMCG stocks vs capital goods sector

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are expected to witness pressure on volumes in the October-December quarter. However, price hikes will help push up revenues, said brokerages.For India's largest engineering firm, Larsen and Toubro (L&T), the analysts expect a 20 per cent growth in consolidated revenue, and an 8.1 per cent core business Ebitda margin, up 40 bps from a year ago.

2nd Test: Sri Lanka collapse after Atkinson century

2nd Test: Sri Lanka collapse after Atkinson century

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Gus Atkinson scored a superb maiden century as England's lower order collected quick runs against a ragged Sri Lanka bowling attack to post 427

Carty, King guide WI to series win over England

Carty, King guide WI to series win over England

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

It was England's third successive ODI series defeat since their disappointing World Cup in India last year.

'ISRO was their first wife'

'ISRO was their first wife'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'One thing about ISRO is that all the people who work there are passionate about their work.' 'They did not mind spending day and night over there.' 'Even today it is like that.'

Lin Dan ends Sridhar's giant-killing run

Lin Dan ends Sridhar's giant-killing run

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

The defending champion needed only 38 minutes to pack off the Indian in the quarter-finals of the World Badminton Championships.

Dan, Wei to clash in World badminton final

Dan, Wei to clash in World badminton final

Rediff.com14 Aug 2011

China's Lin Dan survived a big fright before claiming his place in Sunday's World badminton championship final, where he will meet old foe and arch-rival Lee Chong Wei.

Reject Dan David Prize: Activists to Amitav Ghosh

Reject Dan David Prize: Activists to Amitav Ghosh

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

A host of pro-Palestine activists has urged eminent writer Amitav Ghosh not to accept the Tel Aviv-based Dan David Prize.

Katrina, Akshay take De Dana Dan to the kids

Katrina, Akshay take De Dana Dan to the kids

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been upto.

Trump, Melania Vote In Florida

Trump, Melania Vote In Florida

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Here are glimpse of Voting day in the USA.

'The Magic Continues At ISRO'

'The Magic Continues At ISRO'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'The benchmark was set by Dr Sarabhai.' 'If there is a problem, everybody would be encouraged to come up with a solution.' 'The final solution will be the result of all the inputs.' 'This is passed on through time.' 'Even today, you see that nobody wants to take particular credit on a success.'

Dan Jenson pulls out of Otters squash

Dan Jenson pulls out of Otters squash

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

The top seeded Australian pulled out of the PSA Otters Open Squash due to an injury.

World No.1 Sinner cleared after failed drug tests

World No.1 Sinner cleared after failed drug tests

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

World men's number one Jannik Sinner has been cleared of fault or negligence by an independent tribunal after failing two drug tests in March, the International Tennis Integrity Authority (ITIA) said on Tuesday.

French Open: Balaji-Martinez advance to third round

French Open: Balaji-Martinez advance to third round

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

This is Balaji's maiden French Open match victory and overall his fourth in Grand Slams.

Chen Jin eyes Lin Dan's Chinese top spot

Chen Jin eyes Lin Dan's Chinese top spot

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

Chen Jin has set his sights on dethroning compatriot Lin Dan as China's number one player.

Para shuttler Bhagat suspended for 18 months, to miss Paris Paralympics

Para shuttler Bhagat suspended for 18 months, to miss Paris Paralympics

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Tokyo gold medallist para shuttler Pramod Bhagat will not be able to defend his title at the Paris Paralympics after he was handed a 18-month suspension for breaching BWF's anti-doping whereabouts clause.

Diwali celebrated on US Capitol Hill on grand scale

Diwali celebrated on US Capitol Hill on grand scale

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

More than two dozen lawmakers and prominent Indian Americans gathered at the US Capitol for the annual Diwali celebration, highlighting the contributions of the Indian American community and the strong US-India relationship. The event, organized by the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, also featured addresses from several Congressmen and Senators who expressed support for Indian Americans and emphasized the importance of the US-India partnership.

Woakes back in England squad for Windies Test series

Woakes back in England squad for Windies Test series

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Woakes returned to the test squad for the first time since July 2023 in what will be England pace great James Anderson's farewell series.

Should England persist with underperforming Bairstow?

Should England persist with underperforming Bairstow?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'When you're not scoring runs, there's a build-up of pressure and momentum from certain bowlers on you, so I'd let Dan Lawrence have a go.'

Saina, Sindhu in India Open quarters; Lin Dan, Lee Chong Wei ousted

Saina, Sindhu in India Open quarters; Lin Dan, Lee Chong Wei ousted

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Defending champion Saina Nehwal and two-time World Championships bronze medallist P V Sindhu advanced to the quarter-finals, but it turned out to be a dismal day for star shuttlers Lin Dan and Lee Chong Wei at the India Open Super Series in Delhi on Thursday.

BJP's Ashok Tanwar rejoins Cong, 4th party switch in 5 years

BJP's Ashok Tanwar rejoins Cong, 4th party switch in 5 years

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Tanwar had joined the AAP in April 2022. Before joining the AAP, he was with the Trinamool Congress briefly.