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French Open PIX: Muguruza, Raonic, Thiem through to last 16; Dimitrov, Goffin out

French Open PIX: Muguruza, Raonic, Thiem through to last 16; Dimitrov, Goffin out

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Images from Day 6 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros in Paris on Friday.

Britain to reveal Thatcher's role in Operation Bluestar

Britain to reveal Thatcher's role in Operation Bluestar

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Foreign Secretary William Hague is set to inform parliament on Tuesday about Britain's alleged involvement in planning Operation Bluestar to flush out terrorists from the Golden Temple in 1984, with Sikh groups criticising the probe conducted by the government.

12 Years A Slave, American Hustle lead Golden Globe 2013 nominations

12 Years A Slave, American Hustle lead Golden Globe 2013 nominations

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

A look at the hopefuls this year!

French Open PIX: Djokovic eases into quarters, Zverev to face Thiem; Keys, Sloane advance

French Open PIX: Djokovic eases into quarters, Zverev to face Thiem; Keys, Sloane advance

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

IMAGES from matches on Day 8 at the French Open

Sports Shorts: Mourinho slips and falls at Russian ice hockey game

Sports Shorts: Mourinho slips and falls at Russian ice hockey game

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

12 things you may not know about Apollo 11 mission

12 things you may not know about Apollo 11 mission

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

It has been a half-century since Neil Armstrong stepped out of a lunar module and onto the surface of the moon on July 20, 1969 and declared, "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind." The moment heralded a golden age of space exploration that was set in motion just eight years earlier in 1961, when United States President John F Kennedy promised before Congress to put a man on the moon before the decade was out. Here are some lesser-known facts about the historic first mission:

It's official! Harry and Meghan are husband and wife

It's official! Harry and Meghan are husband and wife

Rediff.com19 May 2018

The royal couple chose a modern touch to their marriage ceremony.

Euro qualifiers, PIX: Ronaldo stars in Lithuania thumping; Eng win

Euro qualifiers, PIX: Ronaldo stars in Lithuania thumping; Eng win

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

IMAGES from the Euro 2020 qualifiers

Tennis roundup: Federer takes a step closer to 10th Halle crown

Tennis roundup: Federer takes a step closer to 10th Halle crown

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

The Swiss great is looking to win a 102nd tour-level trophy and move closer to Jimmy Connors' record of 109.

Euro qualifiers PICS: England, France win big; Portugal held

Euro qualifiers PICS: England, France win big; Portugal held

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

A summary of Friday's Euro 2020 qualifying matches.

French Open organisers under fire as backlog grows

French Open organisers under fire as backlog grows

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Fans spent more time looking at the murky Parisian sky than watching tennis on Tuesday as French Open organisers were accused of "not caring about the players" after the event was disrupted by more rain following the previous day's washout.

Is Elon Musk's Tesla in space the moon landing of our times?

Is Elon Musk's Tesla in space the moon landing of our times?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

And what happens next?

American Hustle wins big at Golden Globes, 2014

American Hustle wins big at Golden Globes, 2014

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

The 71th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. There have been quite a few surprises and some expected nods.

What inspired Rangoon?

What inspired Rangoon?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Did the human drama provoked by the Japanese invasion of Burma and the Indian exodus from Rangoon inspire director Vishal Bhardwaj's forthcoming epic?

'What was wrong was the bland version of Indian history'

'What was wrong was the bland version of Indian history'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

'Even apart from the Bengal famine, there was a great deal more bloodshed and deceit than I was prepared for.' 'Almost every one of the acquisitions was won by extreme extortionate methods and what came out was that these relatively honest officers found themselves doing very dishonest things.'

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Murray sets up semi-final showdown with Federer

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Murray sets up semi-final showdown with Federer

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Andy Murray stayed on course for a second Wimbledon title while setting setting up a semi-final showdown with Roger Federer.

All you need to know about Formula One teams is HERE!

All you need to know about Formula One teams is HERE!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Team by team prospects for the 2016 Formula One season.

ODI warm-up: Rohit, Pandey star in India's win at WACA

ODI warm-up: Rohit, Pandey star in India's win at WACA

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Rohit Sharma and Manish Pandey sparkled with half-centuries but rest of India's batsmen put up a lackluster performance before the bowlers came good to hand the team a 64-run win over a second string Western Australia XI in the warm-up one-day cricket match at the WACA, in Perth, on Saturday.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Sharapova, Djokovic ease into 3rd round

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Sharapova, Djokovic ease into 3rd round

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Novak Djokovic outclassed Finland's Jarkko Nieminen 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 to move safely into the Wimbledon third round on Wednesday.

US pharma companies want dialogue with India on IPRs

US pharma companies want dialogue with India on IPRs

Rediff.com28 Jun 2014

Top executives of American pharma companies favour "dialogue" with India and "not confrontation" to address their concerns on key issues like the protection of intellectual property (IP) and clinical trials.

'We ask all Americans to resist the forces of hatred'

'We ask all Americans to resist the forces of hatred'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

'We ask all Americans to stand against homophobia as well as against Islamophobia.'

EPL PIX: Man Utd win; Sunderland boost survival hopes

EPL PIX: Man Utd win; Sunderland boost survival hopes

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Manchester United maintained their push for a Champions League place after a Juan Mata goal on Saturday pushed Norwich City to the brink of relegation.

UK to unveil Gandhi statue on March 14

UK to unveil Gandhi statue on March 14

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

The much-awaited Mahatma Gandhi's bronze statue at Britain's historic Parliament Square will be unveiled on March 14

Sports Shorts: Ramkumar achieves career-best rank, Yuki drops

Sports Shorts: Ramkumar achieves career-best rank, Yuki drops

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday

De Villiers overtakes Gayle in World Cup MVP standings

De Villiers overtakes Gayle in World Cup MVP standings

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Strangely, despite four wins on the trot, none of India's players have even figured in the top 20 of the MVPI table.

Factbox: A list of French Open men's champions over time

Factbox: A list of French Open men's champions over time

Rediff.com26 May 2017

The 2nd major of the year, the French Open will start on the weekend. With the clay-court grand slam starting on Sunday, here is the list of French Open champions over the years

Cameron orders urgent probe into Thatcher link to Op Bluestar

Cameron orders urgent probe into Thatcher link to Op Bluestar

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

British Prime Minister David Cameron on Tuesday ordered an urgent investigation into a decision by Margaret Thatcher's government to send an SAS officer to India in 1984 to advise Indira Gandhi in planning Operation Bluestar to flush out militants holed up in the Golden Temple.

Did Britain help Indira Gandhi plan Operation Bluestar?

Did Britain help Indira Gandhi plan Operation Bluestar?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

British Prime Minister David Cameron has directed his cabinet secretary to establish the facts behind claims that Margaret Thatcher's government may have helped Indira Gandhi plan Operation Bluestar in 1984.

Best investment advice from 15 legendary investors

Best investment advice from 15 legendary investors

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

They researched their companies well, didn't believe in the market chatter and advise to stay invested for long term.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal, Kyrgios advance; Dimitrov and Wozniacki survive

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal, Kyrgios advance; Dimitrov and Wozniacki survive

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Images from the Australian Open matches played at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.

Big problem for fund managers: Liking Apple too much

Big problem for fund managers: Liking Apple too much

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Burham didn't set out to have such a big stake in Apple.

Jayawardene, Afridi will be most experienced players at 2015 World Cup

Jayawardene, Afridi will be most experienced players at 2015 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

The International Cricket Council released the provisional squads of the 12 teams for next year's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand on Friday. However, co-hosts Australia and minnows Ireland decided against releasing the provisional list although they submitted 30 names to the parent body within the stipulated deadline.

'We all have stories to tell and projects we need financed'

'We all have stories to tell and projects we need financed'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Keeping it short and so sweet at the 90th Annual Academy Awards.

Football PHOTOS: Real and Juventus win; Liverpool go second

Football PHOTOS: Real and Juventus win; Liverpool go second

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

La Liga champions Real Madrid beat Getafe 3-1 on Saturday with a goal from Gareth Bale and two strikes from Cristiano Ronaldo to go 12 points behind leaders Barcelona and warm up for next week's Champions League game at Paris St Germain.

The essential guide to Scotland's vote on independence

The essential guide to Scotland's vote on independence

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

The vote assumes significance as it could end Scotland's 307-year union with England and Wales as Great Britain -- and see it launch into the world as an independent nation of some 5.3 million people. Here's what you need to know about the landmark referendum.

Weinstein, Padmavati, women's jobs...

Weinstein, Padmavati, women's jobs...

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

'Now with many itchy-fingered ex-bosses being raked through the mud, their marriages ruined, their careers trashed, their finances hit, the inclination of many male hiring managers will be to hire fewer women,' believes Rajeev Srinivasan.

PHOTOS: Moments that stood out at the Rio Olympics!

PHOTOS: Moments that stood out at the Rio Olympics!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Here is a flashback of the top moments from the just concluded quadrennial Games...

Rugby WC: All Blacks overwhelm Australia to win epic 3rd title

Rugby WC: All Blacks overwhelm Australia to win epic 3rd title

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

New Zealand cemented their status as the greatest team in rugby history when they overwhelmed Australia 34-17 at Twickenham on Saturday to become world champions for a record third time, and the first nation to retain the Webb Ellis Cup.

De Villiers, Sangakkara take tussle for No 1 ranking to WC quarter-final

De Villiers, Sangakkara take tussle for No 1 ranking to WC quarter-final

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

South Africa's AB de Villiers and Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara will take their battle for the coveted No 1 spot in the Reliance ICC Player Rankings for ODI batsmen to Sydney when they go head-to-head in the first quarter-final of the World Cup.

Despite semis loss, De Villiers still the Most Valuable Player

Despite semis loss, De Villiers still the Most Valuable Player

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

A B de Villiers may have made some big mistakes in the semi-final: Choosing to bat first in spite of the rain threat, batting too low at No 5, not hogging the strike after David Miller departed, fielding badly, asking Dale Steyn to bowl the last over ... but he is still best placed to be adjudged the most valuable player of the 2015 World Cup.