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Belgian Grand Prix: Hamilton takes 10th pole in 11 races

Belgian Grand Prix: Hamilton takes 10th pole in 11 races

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton took his 10th pole in 11 races on Saturday with Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg qualifying second on the Belgian Grand Prix grid.

Wimbledon: Djokovic hits back to beat Norrie, sets up Kyrgios final

Wimbledon: Djokovic hits back to beat Norrie, sets up Kyrgios final

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Top seed Novak Djokovic set up a blockbuster Wimbledon final against Nick Kyrgios after recovering from a torrid start to overwhelm Britain's Cameron Norrie 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 on Friday.

Murray says his best years can still be ahead of him

Murray says his best years can still be ahead of him

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Andy Murray believes the best years of his career could still be ahead after confirming his status as world number one by beating Novak Djokovic to claim the ATP Tour Finals crown on Sunday. Murray, 29, became the oldest man since 1974 to reach the top of the rankings for the first time last month and the way he dominated the final months of the season, winning five titles and 24 matches in a row, suggests he could be right.

Bopanna-James knocked out

Bopanna-James knocked out

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

Indian Davis Cupper Rohan Bopanna and his American partner James Cerretani crashed out of the $ 2,615,000 Cincinnati Masters tournament after suffering a straight sets defeat in the first round.

Australian Open prize purse up to near $60m

Australian Open prize purse up to near $60m

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

World No 8 Muchova withdraws from Aus Open with wrist injury

Want To Have A Good Laugh? See This!

Want To Have A Good Laugh? See This!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Meet the winners of The Comedy Wildlife Awards 2023.

Karthikeyan ends A1GP in 12th place

Karthikeyan ends A1GP in 12th place

Rediff.com4 May 2009

Team India's Narain Karthikeyan finished second in the sprint race but had to pull out of the feature race following a crash and finished the A1GP World Cup of Motorsports in 12th position with 19 points, in Brands Hatch, Great Britain, on Sunday.

Hockey: Indian eves finish last

Hockey: Indian eves finish last

Rediff.com29 Jun 2008

The Indian women's hockey team, sans coach, finished last at the four-nations tournament in Rotterdam, after they were thrashed 1-5 by South Africa in the third and fourth place play-off match. Hosts Netherlands won the tournament after crushing Great Britain 5-0 in the final on Saturday.

Bopanna bows out of Surbiton Challenger

Bopanna bows out of Surbiton Challenger

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

Indian Davis Cupper Rohan Bopanna made an early exit from the euro 42,500 ATP Challenger series, tournament for the Surbiton Trophy, in Great Britain, losing his singles second round tie 2-6, 5-7 to higher ranked Arnaud Clement of France.

US Grand Prix PHOTOS: Hamilton races to victory No 10 at 'home'

US Grand Prix PHOTOS: Hamilton races to victory No 10 at 'home'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Lewis Hamilton's father always told him to 'drive like you stole it' but there was never any question about who owned Sunday's US Grand Prix.

Suicide bombers sent to US, Europe: Report

Suicide bombers sent to US, Europe: Report

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

The Taliban has reportedly sent out large teams of trained suicide bombers into the United States and Europe, to wreck mayhem.

Rosberg beats Hamilton to Abu Dhabi pole

Rosberg beats Hamilton to Abu Dhabi pole

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Nico Rosberg beat title favourite Lewis Hamilton to pole position for the decisive Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday as the dominant Mercedes team mates locked out the front row in qualifying.

Trump backs Brexit; says UK would be better off without EU

Trump backs Brexit; says UK would be better off without EU

Rediff.com6 May 2016

However, Trump said it was his personal view and he would want the country to make its own decision.

What Next for Indian Hockey?

What Next for Indian Hockey?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

It is important that these events do not remain one-offs. It is crucial that India sets long-term targets, and not solely depend on foreign coaches from regions that continue to produce some of the finest talents in the world, asserts Arindam Roy.

India trounce Russia in Olympic qualifier opener

India trounce Russia in Olympic qualifier opener

Rediff.com2 Mar 2008

Prabhjot Singh scored three goals as the eight-time Olympic champions cleared their first hurdle with an 8-0 win.

Tokyo Games: What A Runner!

Tokyo Games: What A Runner!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Eliud Kipchoge confirmed his status as the Greatest Marathoner of the 21st Century by winning a second Olympic Marathon, only the third runner in history to do so.

McLaren's Button quashes retirement rumours, set to race in 2016

McLaren's Button quashes retirement rumours, set to race in 2016

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Button said he was confident the team would overcome its "current difficulties" to achieve great successes in the future.

Konta's fairytale run ends but she is hungry for more Slam success

Konta's fairytale run ends but she is hungry for more Slam success

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Johanna Konta's exhilarating run at the Australian Open was finally halted by Angelique Kerber in the semi-finals on Thursday, but the Briton leaves Melbourne Park 'hungry' for more Grand Slam success.

After Goody, Danielle Lloyd may get the boot

After Goody, Danielle Lloyd may get the boot

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

She can expect the type of backlash that greeted Jade, whose career is now in tatters.

Big brother inmates say sorry

Big brother inmates say sorry

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

Shilpa Shetty, in turn, gives them a hug.

Shilpa to sex up Big Brother

Shilpa to sex up Big Brother

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

Shilpa Shetty joins the celebrity gang at the UK reality show.

Djokovic, Barty earn top seeds for Australian Open

Djokovic, Barty earn top seeds for Australian Open

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Homeland favorite Ashleigh Barty and Serbia's Novak Djokovic are the top seeds for the upcoming Australian Open.

Spain hold the Netherlands to a 3-3 draw

Spain hold the Netherlands to a 3-3 draw

Rediff.com2 Dec 2007

Spain held defending champions and favourites the Netherlands to a 3-3 draw at the Champions Trophy in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday

Olympics: Indian equestrian Mirza placed 22nd

Olympics: Indian equestrian Mirza placed 22nd

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

After a spectacular dressage round, he was placed 9th on Saturday.

Olympics: De Grasse fastest in 100m; Bromell sneaks through

Olympics: De Grasse fastest in 100m; Bromell sneaks through

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Trayvon Bromell, the fastest in the world this year and favourite to win the Olympic men's 100 metres gold, sneaked through the first-round heats as a fastest loser on Saturday, pouring even more intrigue into Sunday's final.

Federer-Wawrinka seal tie for Swiss

Federer-Wawrinka seal tie for Swiss

Rediff.com20 Sep 2008

Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka secured Switzerland a place in the 2009 World Group with a 4-6, 7-6(6), 6-3, 6-3 victory over Belgium's Olivier Rochus and Xavier Malisse.

Sania in final

Sania in final

Rediff.com14 Aug 2004

The Indan teenage ace beat eighth seed Hannah Collins of Great Britain in the ITF women's tennis event in Hampstead.

Tokyo Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Tuesday, July 27

Tokyo Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Tuesday, July 27

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

A look at Indian athletes' showing at the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday, July 27.

Now, European Union woos Indian students

Now, European Union woos Indian students

Rediff.com23 Oct 2006

After US, Australia and Great Britain, it is now the European Union, which is wooing Indian students. It is going a step forward and even offering part-time jobs and credit transfer system to students.

ICC to push for cricket's inclusion at 2028 Olympics

ICC to push for cricket's inclusion at 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'We believe cricket would be a great addition to the Olympic Games, but we know it won't be easy to secure our inclusion as there are so many other great sports out there wanting to do the same. But we feel now is the time to put our best foot forward and show what a great partnership cricket and the Olympics are.'

Indians at French Open: Sania storms into mixed doubles quarters

Indians at French Open: Sania storms into mixed doubles quarters

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Sania Mirza stormed into the quarter-finals of mixed doubles event as she and her partner Ivan Dodig of Croatia notched up a commanding win over their opponents at the French Open on Sunday.

A1 Team India runs smoothly in first test

A1 Team India runs smoothly in first test

Rediff.com1 Sep 2005

A1 Grand Prix Team India has successfully completed its first shake down test at the Paul Ricard circuit in France, with drivers Karun Chandhok and Armaan Ebrahim setting a respectable pace.

Fernandez wins hearts with tribute to NYC on 9/11 anniversary

Fernandez wins hearts with tribute to NYC on 9/11 anniversary

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

'Leylah asking for the mic back to acknowledge 9/11 was one of the classiest, most empathetic, and mature things I've ever seen in a post-game moment ... and she's only 19. I'm blown away'

'Trudeau painted Modi in a corner'

'Trudeau painted Modi in a corner'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

'By making it so public in the House of Commons, you know the reaction in India... Mr Modi is not very happy about it; you're kicking out Canadian diplomats; you suspended visa services for Canadians...'

Bopanna to face Clement

Bopanna to face Clement

Rediff.com5 Jun 2008

Indian Davis Cupper Rohan Bopanna scored a valiant straight-set victory over Simon Stadler of Germany to advance to the second round of the euro 42,500 ATP Challenger series tournament for the Surbiton Trophy in Great Britain on Thursday.

Tennis: Rublev upset, Murray enters semis in Doha

Tennis: Rublev upset, Murray enters semis in Doha

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

A round-up of all the tennis action from around the globe.

India to parade small contingent for Olympics opening

India to parade small contingent for Olympics opening

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

The participation of Indian athletes in Friday's Tokyo Olympic Games opening ceremony will be kept to a 'bare minimum' in view of the COVID-19 threat, while only six officials from the contingent will be allowed to take part in the event.

Olympics Football: Sweden women end US unbeaten run

Olympics Football: Sweden women end US unbeaten run

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

World champions the United States were dealt a 3-0 drubbing by Sweden to end a 30-month unbeaten run, and the Netherlands put 10 goals past a hapless Zambia on a day of drama as the Olympics women's soccer tournament kicked off.

BBC apologises to Queen Elizabeth

BBC apologises to Queen Elizabeth

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

'In this trailer there is a sequence that implies that the queen left a sitting prematurely,' the BBC said in a statement. 'This was not the case, and the actual sequence of events was mis-represented.'

India go down fighting to Holland

India go down fighting to Holland

Rediff.com12 Mar 2004