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Gandhi, a great Briton

Gandhi, a great Briton

Rediff.com24 Sep 2004

The Mahatma rubs shoulders with nearly 55,000 people in the new Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.

Murray's Wimbledon hopes CRUSHED by Isner

Murray's Wimbledon hopes CRUSHED by Isner

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Andy Murray joined Emma Raducanu through the exit door after a four-set defeat by John Isner.

EPL: Brighton leapfrog Man United into seventh spot

EPL: Brighton leapfrog Man United into seventh spot

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Brighton midfielder James Milner, who made his Premier League debut in 2002 at age 16, passed Ryan Giggs into second in all-time league appearances on Monday with 633 matches. He needs 20 more to equal Gareth Barry's record.

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz downs Gasquet; Swiatek through

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz downs Gasquet; Swiatek through

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

World No 1 Iga Swiatek overcame a strong early challenge from former champion Sofia Kenin to reach the second round of the Australian Open

India's schedule at the Games - August 8

India's schedule at the Games - August 8

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Indian athletes will be in action in various disciplines at the 2012 Olympics on Monday. Check out their schedule.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044. Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding - and it is this trifecta India needs to work on, systematically, asserts Prem Panicker.

Wheelchair champion Weir makes history

Wheelchair champion Weir makes history

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Briton's Paralympic champion David Weir became the first wheelchair athlete to complete a mile in under three minutes on Sunday.

Hamilton takes second F1 title in style

Hamilton takes second F1 title in style

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Britain's Lewis Hamilton became Formula One world champion for the second time after winning the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for Mercedes on Sunday.

'We'll see': Biden suspicious of Russia reducing Ukraine ops

'We'll see': Biden suspicious of Russia reducing Ukraine ops

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

I don't read anything into it until I see what their actions are, Biden told reporters.

'Edmund's forehand is best in the business'

'Edmund's forehand is best in the business'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Kyle Edmund has the most destructive forehand in tennis and it can power him into the world's top 10, according to three-times Australian Open champion Mats Wilander.

Hamilton storms to pole for Malaysian Grand Prix

Hamilton storms to pole for Malaysian Grand Prix

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

World Champion Lewis Hamilton will start the Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix from pole position after setting the fastest time in qualifying on Saturday.

World Swimming Championships: Hosszu sets 200m medley world record

World Swimming Championships: Hosszu sets 200m medley world record

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Hungary's Katinka Hosszu set a world record for the women's 200 metres individual medley at the world swimming championships on Monday.

How water-efficient are your home appliances?

How water-efficient are your home appliances?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

The highest water-use efficiency of more than $ 50 per cubic metre is in Oceania, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Israel, Denmark, Finland, and Great Britain while the lowest is in Central and South Asia, including India, at less than $ 10 per cubic metre.

Bryan-Sock in Wimbledon men's doubles final

Bryan-Sock in Wimbledon men's doubles final

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

American doubles great Mike Bryan reached his first Grand Slam final without twin brother Bob on Thursday when he and Jack Sock beat Briton Dominic Inglot and Croatian partner Franko Skugor in a five-set thriller at Wimbledon.

Murray, Kerber to start title defence against qualifiers

Murray, Kerber to start title defence against qualifiers

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Andy Murray will begin the defence of his Wimbledon title against a qualifier after the draw was made at the All England Club on Friday.

Here is what Murray has to say about US Open's roof

Here is what Murray has to say about US Open's roof

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Andy Murray said on Thursday the noise created by the US Open's new retractable roof over Arthur Ashe Stadium is a distraction to players and makes it difficult to react to opponents' shots.

ATP rankings: Murray leapfrogs Nadal to go third

ATP rankings: Murray leapfrogs Nadal to go third

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Britain number one Andy Murray has overtaken 14-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal to claim the third spot in the ATP world rankings.

SEE: India's first Olympic GOLD as an independent nation

SEE: India's first Olympic GOLD as an independent nation

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

On this day 72 years ago, the Indian hockey team gave the country its first major sporting triumph as an independent nation when they clinched the gold medal at the 1948 London Olympic Games.

PIX: Djokovic not surprised Kyrgios is in Wimbledon final

PIX: Djokovic not surprised Kyrgios is in Wimbledon final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Novak Djokovic has only faced Nick Kyrgios twice in his career, losing twice to him in 2017, so while he will be favourite to claim a seventh Wimbledon crown, he knows exactly how dangerous the unpredictable world number 40 Kyrgios can be.

Tokyo Games: AMAZING Pix!

Tokyo Games: AMAZING Pix!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics

Tokyo Games: ELECTRIFYING Pix!

Tokyo Games: ELECTRIFYING Pix!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Scenes from the 2020 Olympics.

Murray under microscope after Melbourne Park meltdown

Murray under microscope after Melbourne Park meltdown

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

Andy Murray blamed Novak Djokovic's physical problems in their Australian Open final on Sunday for throwing him off his game but that could hardly explain the meltdown that saw the Scot lose 12 of the last 13 games.

UK was also on Brussels bombers' hit list

UK was also on Brussels bombers' hit list

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

he bomber referred to striking Britain, the La Dfense business district in Paris, and the ultra-conservative Catholic organisation, Civitas, in a folder titled Target, written in English, according to the source.

Equestrian Mirza finishes 23rd in individual eventing

Equestrian Mirza finishes 23rd in individual eventing

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

In the final, Mirza incurred 12.40 penalty points for an overall 59.60 that included the points from the three rounds of qualifying events -- dressage, cross country and jumping.

Tokyo Games: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Tokyo Games: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

PHOTOS: Farah is distance king, Fraser-Pryce sprint queen

PHOTOS: Farah is distance king, Fraser-Pryce sprint queen

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Briton Mo Farah added the world distance double to the one he achieved at the London Olympics when he bravely held off the Ethiopian and Kenyan challenge in belligerent style to win the 5,000 metres on Friday.

Bengaluru Open 2: Saketh-Ramkumar in last 8

Bengaluru Open 2: Saketh-Ramkumar in last 8

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

The Indian pair of Saketh Myneni and Ramkumar Ramanathan beat compatriots Yuki Bhambri and Divij Sharan in straight sets to advance to the quarter-finals of the Bengaluru Open 2 ATP Challenger, in Bengaluru, on Wednesday.

Tokyo Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Wednesday, July 28

Tokyo Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Wednesday, July 28

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

The results of Indian athletes participating in the Olympics on Day 5.

Flags fly at half mast as India mourns Queen Elizabeth II

Flags fly at half mast as India mourns Queen Elizabeth II

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

As India observes state mourning on Sunday over Queen Elizabeth II's death, many people questioned the decision after the government's attempts to remove 'symbols of slavery' by rechristening Rajpath and unveiling a new naval ensign drawing inspiration from Chhatrapati Shivaji.

'Hope the best Olympic result for me comes in Paris'

'Hope the best Olympic result for me comes in Paris'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is determined to give it his best shot in Paris to win the elusive Olympic gold medal.

Murray in Stuttgart final after Kyrgios loses cool amid 'racial slurs'

Murray in Stuttgart final after Kyrgios loses cool amid 'racial slurs'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Former world number one Andy Murray looked back to his best on grass as he beat Nick Kyrgios 7-6(5), 6-2 to move into the final of the Stuttgart Open on Saturday after the Australian lost his cool in the second set and said he was racially abused by a fan.

Photos: Celebrities spotted at Wimbledon

Photos: Celebrities spotted at Wimbledon

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Rediff.com gives a quick glimpse of the famous faces that have, so far, been spotted at the Wimbledon.

Chandhok gets British invite

Chandhok gets British invite

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

Motor racing ace Karun Chandhok has become the first Indian to be invited to join the British Racing Drivers Club (BRDC). The BRDC is the world most elite and prestigious club with the members including the only a select few International drivers from outside of Britain.

Wimbledon PIX: Zverev, Djokovic, Rune cruise through

Wimbledon PIX: Zverev, Djokovic, Rune cruise through

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 4 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Thursday.

The hottest DESI GIRLS who rocked our world!

The hottest DESI GIRLS who rocked our world!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Nina Davuluri became the first contestant of Indian heritage to win the Miss America pageant. We bring you the sexiest beauty queens of Indian origin to have won beauty pageants around the world.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Here we encapsulate all the sporting action from last week in this stunning photo feature.

India's schedule at the Games - August 1

India's schedule at the Games - August 1

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Indian athletes will be in action in various disciplines at the 2012 Olympics on Wednesday. Check out their time schedule.

Portraits, gun salutes as Britain's Queen Elizabeth turns 90

Portraits, gun salutes as Britain's Queen Elizabeth turns 90

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron led the tributes by referring to the Queen as a "rock of strength.

How father's mantra guided Hamilton to become World Champion

How father's mantra guided Hamilton to become World Champion

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Grand Prix greats come from all sorts of backgrounds but few started life with the odds stacked against them quite as heavily as Lewis Hamilton.

Britain finally discovers how the Raj hurt India

Britain finally discovers how the Raj hurt India

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Unlike the Germans, Britons began to face the hard truths about their colonial empire only recently.