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'It appears Canada has realised it has made a mistake'

'It appears Canada has realised it has made a mistake'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

'In today's world, it is difficult for public pressure to work against a country like India.'

Murray hoping for final chance to play with Federer at Laver Cup

Murray hoping for final chance to play with Federer at Laver Cup

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Andy Murray said he is hoping for a "special" final chance to share a court with Roger Federer at next week's Laver Cup in London and possibly team up to play doubles before the Swiss great retires from the sport.

PICS: Hurkacz to meet Busta in Canadian Masters final

PICS: Hurkacz to meet Busta in Canadian Masters final

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Hubert Hurkacz battled back from a set and a break down to beat Casper Ruud 5-7 6-3 6-2 on Saturday and reach the Canadian Masters final.

What Savarkar Thought of Independence

What Savarkar Thought of Independence

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Savarkar believed Swarajya is more than the mere geographical independence of a stretch of earth called India. There was no point in fighting and sacrificing one's life for a Swarajya (mere territorial independence) at the cost of our Svatva (self-existence) or Hindutva itself! A revealing excerpt from Uday Mahurkar and Chirayu Pandit's Veer Savarkar: The Man Who Could Have Prevented Partition.

PHOTOS: Djokovic shakes off rust, to face Tsonga in quarters

PHOTOS: Djokovic shakes off rust, to face Tsonga in quarters

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Top seed Novak Djokovic has been starved of competitive action at the US Open but on Sunday the World No 1 feasted on unseeded Briton Kyle Edmund in a 6-2, 6-1, 6-4 romp that put him into the quarter-finals.

Muguruza stars in late, late show at Melbourne Park

Muguruza stars in late, late show at Melbourne Park

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Garbine Muguruza claimed a 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-5 win over Johanna Konta

Rishi Sunak appointed UK's prime minister by King Charles III

Rishi Sunak appointed UK's prime minister by King Charles III

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Rishi Sunak on Tuesday scripted history when he was appointed by King Charles III as Britain's first Indian-origin prime minister after being elected unopposed as the new leader of the governing Conservative Party on Diwali.

Meet Murray-slayer Mischa Zverev...

Meet Murray-slayer Mischa Zverev...

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Andy Murray's dream of winning a maiden Australian Open title was left in tatters on Sunday after the top seed and world number one was knocked out in the fourth round by Mischa Zverev.

IOC clears AIBA rule as male boxers set for headgearless bout at Rio

IOC clears AIBA rule as male boxers set for headgearless bout at Rio

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

For the first time in 32 years male boxers will be able trade punches without any headgear at this year's Rio Games after the International Olympic Committee sanctioned a change introduced by world boxing federation AIBA.

What next for 'King' Vijender after smashing India debut?

What next for 'King' Vijender after smashing India debut?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

After becoming the first Indian to win a pro title, Vijender Singh said the real journey starts for him now in his quest to become the World champion in the professional circuit.

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrives in Edinburgh

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrives in Edinburgh

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Thousands lined the route to catch a glimpse as Queen Elizabeth II's coffin, seen in public for the first time, made its journey on Sunday from Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire to arrive at the late monarch's official Scottish residence of Holyroodhouse Palace in the capital city of Edinburgh.

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