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Srikanth battles into semis of Malaysia Masters

Srikanth battles into semis of Malaysia Masters

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Kidambi Srikanth entered the semi-finals of Malaysia Masters with a hard-fought three-game win over Toma Junior Popov of France.

PIX: Merciless Alcaraz flattens Paul; Musetti ousts Tiafoe

PIX: Merciless Alcaraz flattens Paul; Musetti ousts Tiafoe

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz continued his French Open title defence with a display of breathtaking brutality for a 6-0, 6-1, 6-4 victory over American 12th seed Tommy Paul.

PIX: Portugal beat Spain on penalties to win Nations League

PIX: Portugal beat Spain on penalties to win Nations League

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Images from the Nations League final between Portugal and Spain at Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany, on Sunday.

Pak DGMO called for peace, no 3rd party involvement: Govt in RS

Pak DGMO called for peace, no 3rd party involvement: Govt in RS

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

India reasserted that Pakistan requested a cessation of firing via DGMO contact and addressed concerns about Pakistan's roles in UNSC committees.

'In a one-on-one with F-22 it will be tough for Rafale'

'In a one-on-one with F-22 it will be tough for Rafale'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

'We will see whether there were losses or not, and whether the war aims were achieved. When the truth comes out, some may well be surprised,' says Dassault CEO.

That's 'The' Birkin Bag... And It's Being Sold!

That's 'The' Birkin Bag... And It's Being Sold!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

The world's most coveted handbag is back in the spotlight.

Federer waves the flag as Porsche takes lead at Le Mans

Federer waves the flag as Porsche takes lead at Le Mans

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Swiss tennis great Roger Federer waved the French flag to get the 93rd edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans underway on Saturday.

What just happened at Roland Garros centre court?

What just happened at Roland Garros centre court?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Paris St Germain forward Ousmane Dembele got a roaring welcome usually reserved for tennis champions when he carried the freshly-won Champions League trophy onto centre court on Monday.

Every Picture Tells A Story

Every Picture Tells A Story

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

PIX: Alcaraz, Draper in Queen's Club semis

PIX: Alcaraz, Draper in Queen's Club semis

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz avoided another scare at the Queen's Club ATP 500 event as the top-seeded Spaniard dispatched France's Arthur Rinderknech with little fuss 7-5, 6-4 to reach the semi-finals on Friday.

Why does Wimbledon have curfew rule?

Why does Wimbledon have curfew rule?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Play was suspended on court 1 before the 5th set at 10.18pm, 40 minutes before the 11 PM curfew, leaving Fritz and the crowd furious.

Soccer fever grips Paris as PSG eye maiden CL title

Soccer fever grips Paris as PSG eye maiden CL title

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Paris gets ready ahead of PSG's Champions League final

Mega Rs 64,000 cr deal for 26 Rafale-M jets cleared by govt

Mega Rs 64,000 cr deal for 26 Rafale-M jets cleared by govt

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

The mega procurement project has been approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, they said.

The Master Of The Slide Guitar

The Master Of The Slide Guitar

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

One of Debashish Bhattacharya's most remarkable contributions is that he has taken the scope and foundation of the slide guitar, improvised it again and again, thereby designing and creating four entirely new guitars.

Keerthy's Starry, Starry Night In The Maldives

Keerthy's Starry, Starry Night In The Maldives

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Film folk are busy travelling: Avneet enjoys the night life in London... Soha does yoga in the Maldives... Ibrahim lives his F1 dream...

Beginning Of The End For Trump?

Beginning Of The End For Trump?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Unless Donald Trump takes a major U turn, this is possibly the beginning of the end for Trumpian politics, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). Unless President Trump takes a major U turn, this is possibly the 'beginning of the end' for Trumpian politics driven by TV trp's, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Modi arrives in Canada for G7 Summit amid Israel-Iran conflict

Modi arrives in Canada for G7 Summit amid Israel-Iran conflict

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The Kananaskis gathering on June 16-17 is the Prime Minister's 6th consecutive participation in the G7 Summit.

French Open: Sinner could meet Djokovic in semis; Alcaraz faces Nishikori in opener

French Open: Sinner could meet Djokovic in semis; Alcaraz faces Nishikori in opener

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Struggling Swiatek will open her campaign against Slovakian Rebecca Sramkova.

10 aces, total domination! Zverev unstoppable in Halle

10 aces, total domination! Zverev unstoppable in Halle

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

World No. 3 Alexander Zverev of Germany cruised to a 6-2, 6-1 win over Marcos Giron

Olympics PIX: Chaos as Morocco beat Argentina; France whip US

Olympics PIX: Chaos as Morocco beat Argentina; France whip US

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

A fan invasion in the opening match of the Olympic football tournament between Argentina and Morocco on Wednesday caused chaos, with Argentina eventually beaten 2-1 following a VAR review after play was suspended with the score tied at 2-2.

Spotlight on high-flying Pragg, Gukesh in Zagreb

Spotlight on high-flying Pragg, Gukesh in Zagreb

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

The difference in rating does not count much but going by form and records, India's numero uno player R Praggnanandhaa will start as one of the favourites in the third edition of Grand Chess Tour rapid and blitz tournament in Zagreb, Croatia, starting on Wednesday.

No other fixes or solutions...: India on war in Gaza

No other fixes or solutions...: India on war in Gaza

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

"Intermittent pauses in hostilities are not enough to address the scale of humanitarian challenges confronting the people, who grapple daily with acute shortages of food and fuel, inadequate medical services and lack of access to education," Harish said at the open debate on the 'Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question'.

Grand Chess Tour: Carlsen Has The Last Laugh!

Grand Chess Tour: Carlsen Has The Last Laugh!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Grand Chess tour: Magnus wins Super United Rapid and blitz with a round to spare

Injury woes come to haunt clueless Tsitsipas

Injury woes come to haunt clueless Tsitsipas

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'I've done an incredible job with my fitness. I've done an incredible job with my physiotherapy, so I've maximized on everything that I possibly can do.'

Grand Chess Tour 2025: Gukesh in four-way lead

Grand Chess Tour 2025: Gukesh in four-way lead

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Grand Chess Tour: Gukesh in joint lead with Carlsen and Wesley So after day one

PIX: Draper halts home favourite Monfils in late night thriller

PIX: Draper halts home favourite Monfils in late night thriller

Rediff.com30 May 2025

The free-swinging Monfils broke Draper's serve in the fourth set as the clock moved past 11pm local time and saved five break points in an epic seventh game to move 5-2 ahead.

Ultraviolette Unveils 2 e-bikes in Paris, opens gateway to EU

Ultraviolette Unveils 2 e-bikes in Paris, opens gateway to EU

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

The company is targeting countries like Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, and the UK which account for over 70 per cent of Europe's two-wheeler volumes.

Hockey: India register thrilling win over France

Hockey: India register thrilling win over France

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The Indian men's hockey team defeated France 5-4 in their fourth and final match of the 5 Nations Tournament Valencia 2023 on Saturday.

Tagore Letters Fetch Rs 5.9 Cr

Tagore Letters Fetch Rs 5.9 Cr

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'Most of Tagore's important correspondence is held in institutional archives. So offerings like this in the public domain are few and far between.'

India Tops WADA List Of Doping Offenders!

India Tops WADA List Of Doping Offenders!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

India's doping woes came to the fore once again with the country topping the World Anti-Doping Agency's 2023 testing figures among countries which analysed 5,000 or more samples even as the sports ministry promised an "aggressive clean-up" and an amended Anti-Doping Act after addressing objections from the WADA.

WII revokes order to cut salaries for skipping Yoga Day event

WII revokes order to cut salaries for skipping Yoga Day event

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Citing poor attendance at the International Yoga Day event on June 21, the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) issued a warning on Monday, saying this month's salaries of the employees who skipped the programme without prior intimation would be withheld, but withdrew the order within hours.

French league's anti-homophobia initiative turns ugly

French league's anti-homophobia initiative turns ugly

Rediff.com19 May 2025

What was meant to be a weekend of solidarity against homophobia in Ligue 1 descended into controversy and embarrassment for French football, as players refused to wear campaign symbols, one striker boycotted his team's match, and a homophobic slur was heard in a stadium tunnel.

TT Worlds: Manika, Manav storm into second round

TT Worlds: Manika, Manav storm into second round

Rediff.com19 May 2025

It was a mixed day for India as several others, including G Sathiyan crashed out of the tournament.

Women's Euros PIX: Sweden rout Germany to top group

Women's Euros PIX: Sweden rout Germany to top group

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Sweden made the most of Germany defender Carlotta Wamser's expulsion to sweep to a 4-1 win and secure top spot in their Group C clash on Saturday, their opponents also going through to the quarter-finals as runners-up.

Foreign Degree Loses Sheen As Students Question Return On Investment

Foreign Degree Loses Sheen As Students Question Return On Investment

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

The foreign degree no longer sells itself, families are doing the math, and for many, the numbers just don't add up.

Height of...: Sonia slams Modi's 'shameful silence' on Gaza 'genocide'

Height of...: Sonia slams Modi's 'shameful silence' on Gaza 'genocide'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Gandhi urged the prime minister to speak out "clearly, boldly and forthrightly" on behalf of the legacy that India has long represented.

Why Is Britain's PM At Trump's Feet?

Why Is Britain's PM At Trump's Feet?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The presidents of the United States and France, the prime ministers of Britain, Canada, Italy and Japan, the German chancellor and the heads of the European Council and European Union met in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada for the 51st G7 Summit on Monday, June 16, 2025.

CAS favours Inter Kashi, Churchill's I-League crown at risk

CAS favours Inter Kashi, Churchill's I-League crown at risk

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Inter Kashi filed an appeal at the Switzerland-based CAS on April 24 against the decision of the AIFF appeals committee and the world's apex sports tribunal ruled in favour of the club on Tuesday.

Hockey: India play out 2-2 draw against France

Hockey: India play out 2-2 draw against France

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The Indian men's hockey team failed to live up to its expectations after a bright start to draw 2-2 against France in its second game of the Four-Nation Tournament in Cape Town on Wednesday.

PIX: Real Madrid edge Juventus to reach Club World Cup last 8

PIX: Real Madrid edge Juventus to reach Club World Cup last 8

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Real Madrid hit their stride at the Club World Cup on Tuesday, edging Juventus 1-0 to reach the quarter-finals thanks to a second-half strike from academy graduate Gonzalo Garcia.