News for 'Francesca'

Hindi scholar Francesca Orsini, in black list, deported from India

Hindi scholar Francesca Orsini, in black list, deported from India

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

A professor from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London was deported from India's IGI Airport for allegedly violating visa conditions. The scholar, Francesca Orsini, was reportedly on a 'Black List' for previous visa violations.

Full day of play cancelled at Miami Open due to rain

Full day of play cancelled at Miami Open due to rain

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

The ocean-blue Grandstand court was rendered unplayable due to the relentless downpour rendering all first-round matches unplayable at Miami Open on Wednesday.

Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 Review: Where's The Chemistry?

Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 Review: Where's The Chemistry?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Even as Benedict and Sophie steal sultry glances and get intimate, one crucial thing is missing all throughout, notes Divya Nair.

Is Benedict Bridgerton's Romance With Sophie Charming?

Is Benedict Bridgerton's Romance With Sophie Charming?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

While season 1 and 2 had the most sizzling chemistry between the lead pair, the Bridgerton series hasn't peaked since Kate and Anthony. With Benedict and Sophie, the spark and intensity feels further subdued, observes Divya Nair.

Heat, cramps, tears rock Australian Open Day 2

Heat, cramps, tears rock Australian Open Day 2

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Players struggled with cramp and injuries on the second day of the Australian Open on Monday, headlined by the retirement of seventh seed Felix Auger-Aliassime while his compatriot Marina Stakusic needed a wheelchair to leave the court.

India Open: Lakshya watlzes into second round

India Open: Lakshya watlzes into second round

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

India's top men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, seeded third, also progressed without taking the court after receiving a walkover from USA's Chen Zhi Yi and Presley Smith.

Upset alert! Pegula and Paolini sent packing in Berlin

Upset alert! Pegula and Paolini sent packing in Berlin

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Third-seeded Jessica Pegula and fourth-seeded Jasmine Paolini of Italy were knocked out during second-round play Wednesday on the grass at the Berlin Open.

Winning start for Satwik-Chirag; Lakshya retires hurt in Singapore

Winning start for Satwik-Chirag; Lakshya retires hurt in Singapore

Rediff.com28 May 2025

World No 17 Sen, started strongly and took the first game 21-15. But Lin, bounced back to claim the second 21-17.

How Alia Spent Her Weekend

How Alia Spent Her Weekend

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Kriti has a challenge for you... Has Disha looked sexier?...Shraddha's paani-puri story...

What Was Melania Doing On Capitol Hill?

What Was Melania Doing On Capitol Hill?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The first lady met 'members of Congress on a bill could speed the removal of intimate imagery posted online without an individual's consent, or revenge porn,' Associated Press reported.

Sania-Francesca stunned at Hobart WTA event

Sania-Francesca stunned at Hobart WTA event

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Sania Mirza and Francesca Schiavone's were handed a straight-set defeat by Spanirad Arantxa Parra Santonja and Edina Gallovits of Romania at the doubles event of the USD 220,000 Hobart International WTA tournament on Wednesday.

Tennis wrap: Rublev shocked by qualifier Halys in Dubai

Tennis wrap: Rublev shocked by qualifier Halys in Dubai

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Third seed Andrey Rublev suffered a first round exit after his Qatar Open title, losing to qualifier Quentin Halys 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(5) at the Dubai Open on Tuesday.

Tabu Bags Hollywood series, Dune!

Tabu Bags Hollywood series, Dune!

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Tabu's character is described as 'strong, intelligent and alluring'.

Like Tabu's Look In Dune: Prophecy? VOTE!

Like Tabu's Look In Dune: Prophecy? VOTE!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The second teaser of the international series Dune: Prophecy is out and it has our very own Tabu looking very intense.

Tennis history made: Siegemund's record-breaking win

Tennis history made: Siegemund's record-breaking win

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Laura Siegemund entered the record books with her defeat of fifth-seeded Xiyu Wang of China in four hours, nine minutes at the Thailand Open in Hua Hin on Wednesday.

Swiatek dismantles Paolini to win 4th French Open title

Swiatek dismantles Paolini to win 4th French Open title

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Iga Swiatek cemented her position as the undisputed queen of clay

PIX: Medvedev outlasts Sinner; meets Alcaraz in semis

PIX: Medvedev outlasts Sinner; meets Alcaraz in semis

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 9 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Tuesday.

Bridgerton Season 3 Review: Penelope-Colin Keep The Heat On

Bridgerton Season 3 Review: Penelope-Colin Keep The Heat On

Rediff.com20 May 2024

While Season 3 is no match to the previous seasons, it would be fair to expect there is a lot more for the season to reveal in terms of romance and suspense, observes Divya Nair.

This pole dancer will win your heart

This pole dancer will win your heart

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Born with no hands and with only one leg, Francesca Cesarini, 15, always wanted to be an acrobatic pole dancer.

Martin Scorsese Has An Announcement

Martin Scorsese Has An Announcement

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Martin Scorsese, 'the reigning king of cinema', gets an honorary Golden Bear at the 74th Berlinale.

Georgina Charms Cristiano Ronaldo... and Venice

Georgina Charms Cristiano Ronaldo... and Venice

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Meet the best-dressed celebs from the 79th Venice International Film Festival.

Former tennis player Schiavone beats cancer

Former tennis player Schiavone beats cancer

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Francesca Schiavone became the first Italian woman and the oldest first-time Grand Slam winner since 1969 when she won the French Open in 2010

Women's WC PIX: Italy stun Argentina; Germany crush Morocco

Women's WC PIX: Italy stun Argentina; Germany crush Morocco

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Veteran striker Girelli, 33, replaced 16-year-old midfielder Giulia Dragoni in the 83rd minute and needed only four minutes to make an impact

Nadal weds longtime girlfriend Perello

Nadal weds longtime girlfriend Perello

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

The 33-year-old 19-time Grand Slam champion, who met his wife through his younger sister Maribel, a childhood friend of Perello, tied the knot with the 31-year-old at a castle in the island of Mallorca.

Meet Miss Universe Australia 2018, Instagram's latest sensation

Meet Miss Universe Australia 2018, Instagram's latest sensation

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

This Chinese-Australian model is taking the world by storm.

FIFA Women's WC PIX: Sweden unstoppable; SA, France enter last-16

FIFA Women's WC PIX: Sweden unstoppable; SA, France enter last-16

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

A much-changed Sweden side reached the Women's World Cup last 16 with a perfect record

Hollywood Gets Emotional At SAG Awards

Hollywood Gets Emotional At SAG Awards

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Hollywood's awards season continues with the Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.

Naomi Osaka's Bikini Inspirations

Naomi Osaka's Bikini Inspirations

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Naomi Osaka launched her signature swimwear line.

Devasahayam Pillai declared saint by Pope Francis

Devasahayam Pillai declared saint by Pope Francis

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Devasahayam Pillai, who embraced Christianity in the 18th century, on Sunday became the first Indian layman to be declared a saint by Pope Francis during an impressive canonisation ceremony at the Vatican.

Former French Open champion Schiavone calls time on career

Former French Open champion Schiavone calls time on career

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Takes up coaching

Revealed! This player appeared at Wimbledon while pregnant

Revealed! This player appeared at Wimbledon while pregnant

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Mandy Minella of Luxembourg played at Wimbledon while four and a half months pregnant.

Long and special road leads Pavlyuchenkova to brink of French Open glory

Long and special road leads Pavlyuchenkova to brink of French Open glory

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Pavlyuchenkova finally reached a Grand Slam final in her 52nd appearance

Rafael Nadal's wedding pictures!

Rafael Nadal's wedding pictures!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Rafael Nadal married his childhood sweetheart Maria Francisca Perello on Saturday

Sania-Bethanie advance to Rome quarters

Sania-Bethanie advance to Rome quarters

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Sania Mirza and her American partner Bethanie Mattek-Sands scored a straight set win over Francesca Schiavone and Samantha Stosur to move to the quarter-finals of the WTA Premier event in Rome.

Djokovic to play UK teen Draper as Wimbledon returns

Djokovic to play UK teen Draper as Wimbledon returns

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer, who turns 40 this year, takes on Frenchman Adrian Mannarino in round one.

'Swiatek could become the dominant player in women's tennis'

'Swiatek could become the dominant player in women's tennis'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The Pole said she wanted to do better this time and felt the pressure.

Divorcing from tennis? Not so sure anymore says Schiavone

Divorcing from tennis? Not so sure anymore says Schiavone

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Francesca Schiavone is considering giving her marriage -- with tennis, that is -- another chance.

Hitched: Sports stars who tied the knot in 2019

Hitched: Sports stars who tied the knot in 2019

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Famous sports personalities who wed in 2019.

French Open Sidelights: A marathon duel to remember!

French Open Sidelights: A marathon duel to remember!

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Two former French Open champions produced easily the best women's match of the tournament so far.

French Open: Defending champ Djokovic to face Granollers, Nadal meets Paire

French Open: Defending champ Djokovic to face Granollers, Nadal meets Paire

Rediff.com26 May 2017

In the women's draw, defending champion Garbine Muguruza will play 2010 French Open winner Francesca Schiavone