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Once an idol, now an enemy...

Once an idol, now an enemy...

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Serena Williams once featured among Heather Watson's bedroom posters but after the Briton almost ran her idol out of Wimbledon.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Kerber thwarts Azarenka comeback to reach semi-finals

Aus Open PHOTOS: Kerber thwarts Azarenka comeback to reach semi-finals

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Images from the matches played on Day 10 at the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Wednesday

G7 leaders mock photo of bare-chested Putin on horseback

G7 leaders mock photo of bare-chested Putin on horseback

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The leaders of the Group of Seven on Sunday (local time) mocked Russian President Vladimir Putin over his shirtless, bare-chested horse-riding picture.

World Swimming Championships: Ledecky breaks 800m freestyle world record

World Swimming Championships: Ledecky breaks 800m freestyle world record

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Katie Ledecky of the United States broke her own world record for 800 metres freestyle at the world swimming championships on Saturday.

Celebrating the life of Britain's Queen Victoria

Celebrating the life of Britain's Queen Victoria

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Buckingham Palace, one of the world's most iconic buildings and a focal point for British national life, is celebrating the 200th anniversary of Queen Victoria's birth with a special exhibition dedicated to Queen Elizabeth's great-great-grandmother. Ahead of its public opening, the Queen was given a special preview. Take a look inside the Queen Victoria Palace Exhibition as it opens at Buckingham Palace in London, England.

Meet the most wanted man of Formula One!

Meet the most wanted man of Formula One!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Jenson Button is a wanted man, even if McLaren ultimately decide they do not want to retain the 2009 Formula One World Champion for next season.

'Oh what a night'! What Serena, Federer said after dream clash

'Oh what a night'! What Serena, Federer said after dream clash

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

The duo hailed each other in the post-match interview before the tennis titans captured the iconic moment in what Hopman Cup on Twitter described as the 'greatest selfie of all time'.

Send Kalam, Aamir, Sri Sri to Kashmir!

Send Kalam, Aamir, Sri Sri to Kashmir!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

'Sadly, we don't have a single political leader in any party who carries any kind of conviction in Kashmir.'

US Open PIX: Nadal, Alcaraz, Swiatek cruise into Round 4

US Open PIX: Nadal, Alcaraz, Swiatek cruise into Round 4

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

A summary of Saturday's action at the US Open.

America loves India: Trump

America loves India: Trump

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

Prime Minister Modi on Saturday congratulated President Trump and the people of the US on the country's 244th Independence Day, saying as the world's largest democracies "we cherish freedom and human enterprise that this day celebrates".

Madrid Open: Murray beats Nadal again to reach final

Madrid Open: Murray beats Nadal again to reach final

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Andy Murray reached the final of the Madrid Open for the second year running by beating Rafael Nadal in straight sets 7-5, 6-4 on Saturday.

Manner of rejigging of roles was disrespectful: Marijne

Manner of rejigging of roles was disrespectful: Marijne

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

'But people shouldn't misunderstand me. It was not that I was disappointed to go back to women's team, I was not happy the way they handled it with men's team because I left on a really good moment.'

Paes-Black enter mixed doubles final

Paes-Black enter mixed doubles final

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

The fifth seeded mixed doubles pair of Leander Paes of India and Cara Black of Zimbabwe entered the final of the US Open with a straight-set victory on Wednesday.

Davis Cup: Murray, Djokovic win epic encounters, to face-off in quarters

Davis Cup: Murray, Djokovic win epic encounters, to face-off in quarters

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

A round-up of results from Davis Cup matches played on and Sunday

Kyrgios makes career-altering claim!

Kyrgios makes career-altering claim!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Australian controversial tennis star Nick Kyrgios has announced that he will call curtains on his career if he wins the US Open, the fourth major of the season at Flushing Meadows.

MAPPED: Which nations won medals in Rio?

MAPPED: Which nations won medals in Rio?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

India finished 67th.

Murray 'amazed' at criticism over Mauresmo's appointment as coach

Murray 'amazed' at criticism over Mauresmo's appointment as coach

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Britain's Andy Murray has said he is amazed by the criticism of his decision to appoint Amelie Mauresmo as his coach.

Froome poised to win Tour after Quintana attack

Froome poised to win Tour after Quintana attack

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Chris Froome is poised to win a second Tour de France title after being forced to hang on desperately as Colombian Nairo Quintana attacked relentlessly in Saturday's penultimate stage up the iconic Alpe d'Huez.

Hockey: Men fancy chances against NZ; women set for tough Dutch test in opener

Hockey: Men fancy chances against NZ; women set for tough Dutch test in opener

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

After a dismal eighth place finish in Rio Games, much is expected from the Manpreet-led side.

Great tips from a great CEO

Great tips from a great CEO

Rediff.com4 Aug 2005

COVID-19 top worry of urban Indians, followed by job loss: Survey

COVID-19 top worry of urban Indians, followed by job loss: Survey

Rediff.com1 May 2020

The survey also noted that the silver lining continues to be that majority of Indians (65 per cent) feel that the country is heading in the right direction.

PIX: Haaland strikes to lift City within a point of Liverpool

PIX: Haaland strikes to lift City within a point of Liverpool

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League match played between Manchester City and Brentford on Tuesday

Paes-Black cruise into final at Wimbledon

Paes-Black cruise into final at Wimbledon

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

Top seeds Leander Paes and Cara Black stormed into the final of Wimbledon's mixed doubles event with a straight-set victory over Stephen Huss and Virginia Ruano Pascual on Friday. The Indo-Zimbabwe pair beat their 12th seeded opponents 6-4, 6-4 in a little over 70 minutes.

Tennis: Sania-Bopanna enter mixed doubles quarterfinal

Tennis: Sania-Bopanna enter mixed doubles quarterfinal

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Indian duo of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna entered the quarterfinals of the mixed doubles event of tennis competition at the Rio Olympics with a straight-set win over Australian pair of Samantha Stosur and John Peers in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday. Sania and Bopanna, who are being touted as India's medal hope at the Olympics, won their opening round match 7-5 6-4 in 73 minutes.

Why 27,000 Litres Of Ganga Jal Was Carried to London

Why 27,000 Litres Of Ganga Jal Was Carried to London

Rediff.com6 May 2023

When Jaipur's Maharaja Madho Singh was invited to attend King Edward VII's coronation in 1902, he chartered a ship for Rs 15 lakh for the journey. He also carried 27,000 litres of Ganga jal on board. Prakash Bhandari recalls the maharaja's voyage to attend a British monarch's coronation on a day when Charles III will be crowned king at Westminster Abbey.

Hockey PIX: India women shock Australia to make semis

Hockey PIX: India women shock Australia to make semis

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Hockey: India v Australia, QF

F1 champ Button splits up with wife Jessica

F1 champ Button splits up with wife Jessica

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Formula One star Jenson Button has confirmed that he and his model wife Jessica Michibata have decided to split up after just one year of marriage.

Here's what Murray craves when he's home in the UK

Here's what Murray craves when he's home in the UK

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

World No 3 Andy Murray, who is enjoying his long stay at home, has been relying on fresh yoghurt and treacle, as he prepares for Wimbledon.

Vijender hints at showdown with Amir Khan

Vijender hints at showdown with Amir Khan

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Elated and exhausted in equal measure after being crowned the WBO Asia Pacific champion, Indian boxing star Vijender Singh says he will savour the triumph for a while before looking at the possibility of a showdown with Pakistan-origin British star Amir Khan, who is keen for a face-off with him.

Murray delays comeback but still hoping to make Wimbledon

Murray delays comeback but still hoping to make Wimbledon

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Andy Murray has postponed his return from hip surgery but the former world number one still hopes to be back in time for Wimbledon next month.

An outside eye on India

An outside eye on India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

India's turn now to question Indianness, and there's no shortage of writers doing it.

Rishi Sunak creates history at King Charles coronation

Rishi Sunak creates history at King Charles coronation

Rediff.com6 May 2023

The 42-year-old British Hindu leader read from the Epistle to the Colossians from the New Testament reflecting the theme of service to others, in keeping with the recent tradition of UK Prime Ministers giving readings at State occasions.

War in Gaza: 400 Israelis, 313 Palestinians killed so far

War in Gaza: 400 Israelis, 313 Palestinians killed so far

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Both Israel and Hamas claimed that gunfights were ongoing at numerous locations within Israeli territory.

Wimbledon PIX: Top seed Swiatek shocked by Putintseva

Wimbledon PIX: Top seed Swiatek shocked by Putintseva

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 6 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Saturday.

Aus Open: Baseline battle in sight as Djokovic favourite to trump Murray

Aus Open: Baseline battle in sight as Djokovic favourite to trump Murray

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Novak Djokovic is expecting a fierce battle with an old friend and familiar protagonist when he makes a bid for history in the Australian Open final against Andy Murray on Sunday.

Nadal confirms he will play at Rio 2016

Nadal confirms he will play at Rio 2016

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Rafael Nadal has confirmed that he will play at Rio 2016 despite suffering with a wrist injury as he prepares for the Olympic Games. Speaking after training at the Olympic Tennis Centre in Rio on Tuesday (2 August), the Spanish team's flag bearer was asked if he would be fit enough to compete. "Yes," he said. "I was talking with the whole team and the team decided that I am going to play, so I'm going to try to train for the next couple of days.

Should We Ignore Democracy Rankings?

Should We Ignore Democracy Rankings?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

India must evolve its own standards on how democracy must be ranked in a diverse and multi-religious, multi-ethnic, multi-lingual and pluralistic idea called India, suggests R Jagannathan.

What led the British to Leave India?

What led the British to Leave India?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Attlee said Great Britain had concluded that the Indian element of the army was no longer reliable and that Netaji's Indian National Army had demonstrated that. That had shaken the foundation on which Britain's Indian empire rested, argues Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd).

India's FIH Pro League matches put off to May

India's FIH Pro League matches put off to May

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The Indian men's team was scheduled to play against Germany in Berlin on April 25 and 26 before taking on Great Britain in London on May 2 and 3.

Off-colour Sreejesh concedes soft goals as India lose to Belgium

Off-colour Sreejesh concedes soft goals as India lose to Belgium

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Indian captain PR Sreejesh's lacklustre show under the bar saw the team succumb to a 1-2 defeat by Belgium in the 36th Hero Champions Trophy at the Lee Valley Hockey Centre in London.