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Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Kyrgios, Sabalenka advance

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Kyrgios, Sabalenka advance

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Images from Day 3 of the Wimbledon tennis championships played in London, on Wednesday.

Republican VP candidate Pence's plane skids off runway in New York

Republican VP candidate Pence's plane skids off runway in New York

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

The governor of Indiana, who was returning from a campaign event in Iowa, was not hurt in the bumpy landing.

Have you ever visited Tharangampadi?

Have you ever visited Tharangampadi?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Now is a great time to explore these five places in India says Anita Bora as she draws up her list of personal favourites.

How a full 20-over game would have helped Sunrisers Hyderabad

How a full 20-over game would have helped Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Muttiah Muralitharan said the franchise had a good chance of making the IPL final if its qualifier against Kolkata Knight Riders had not been truncated due to rain.

'Rainfall is one of the hardest things to predict'

'Rainfall is one of the hardest things to predict'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

'Temperature and wind can be predicted more easily than rainfall.' 'Rainfall, as common experience suggests, is very spotty.' 'The last bit of physics required that tells us whether it is going to rain or not is very hard.' Professor Roddam Narasimha, the eminent scientist, explains the monsoon, climate change and global warming, in a fascinating conversation with Shivanand Kanavi.

Coronavirus bigger than cricket, needs to be taken very seriously, says Paine; backs sporting cancellations

Coronavirus bigger than cricket, needs to be taken very seriously, says Paine; backs sporting cancellations

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The disease, which has so far claimed almost 8,000 lives and infected close to 2,00,000 people globally, has led to the cancellation or postponement of sports events across the globe. Tim Paine on Wednesday said the threat of COVID-19 pandemic is bigger than the game of cricket and needs to be taken seriously

Angry players speak out at Australian Open qualifying

Angry players speak out at Australian Open qualifying

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

'They're just trying to shove us on the court because we're qualifiers'

10 Year Old Indian Wins Top Photo Contest

10 Year Old Indian Wins Top Photo Contest

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The Natural History Museum's annual competition and exhibition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year has been the longest-running and most prestigious nature and wildlife photography competition that has been recognising the world's best nature photography every year since 1965.

'Good chance for fringe players to cement their spot'

'Good chance for fringe players to cement their spot'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

Virat Kohli wants Rishabh Pant to 'show his credentials' in Dhoni's absence.

Argentine Open: Nadal wins first title of year

Argentine Open: Nadal wins first title of year

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Rafael Nadal won his first title of the year with a 6-4, 6-1 victory.

US Open: Spectators stunned as Federer suffers shock loss

US Open: Spectators stunned as Federer suffers shock loss

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Roger Federer suffered a shock loss to Tommy Robredo at the US Open on Monday, ruining the chance of meeting Rafael Nadal at the only Grand Slam where the two greats have never played each other.

New Zealand wary of Williamson ban

New Zealand wary of Williamson ban

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

As captain, Kane Williamson would face suspension if New Zealand are fined again for a slow rate.

French Open champion Muguruza retires injured in Rome

French Open champion Muguruza retires injured in Rome

Rediff.com21 May 2017

Spaniard Garbine Muguruza withdraw from the Italian Open semi-finals with a neck injury on Saturday, eight days before she is due to start the defence of her French Open title at Roland Garros.

Davis Cup: Team which adapts quickly will have edge, says Paes

Davis Cup: Team which adapts quickly will have edge, says Paes

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

With wet conditions caused by incessant rain adding to the challenge, veteran Indian tennis star Leander Paes said the team which adapts quicker will have the edge in the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group-I tie between India and South Korea starting, in Chandigarh, on Friday.

Happy homecoming as Scott wins Australian PGA

Happy homecoming as Scott wins Australian PGA

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Adam Scott stormed to victory by four strokes at the Australian PGA Championship to celebrate his homecoming after winning the US Masters in some style on the Gold Coast on Sunday.

Shiv Kapur tied third in Zurich

Shiv Kapur tied third in Zurich

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

The two-day event was hit by heavy rains and was reduced from 36 to 18 holes.

PICS: Kohli leads India to Windies series win with 43rd ODI ton

PICS: Kohli leads India to Windies series win with 43rd ODI ton

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

It was India's ninth consecutive ODI series win, at home and away, over the West Indies.

Five talking points from the weekend's La Liga matches

Five talking points from the weekend's La Liga matches

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Here are five talking points from the weekend's action in La Liga.

EPL PIX: Havertz shines as Chelsea beat Everton

EPL PIX: Havertz shines as Chelsea beat Everton

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Chelsea extended their impressive turnaround under new coach Thomas Tuchel with a 2-0 home win over in-form Everton on Monday as Kai Havertz played a key role in both goals on his return to the starting 11.

Agneepath director: Barfi! isn't copied, it's a tribute

Agneepath director: Barfi! isn't copied, it's a tribute

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Agneepath director Karan Malhotra talks about allegations of plagiarism against Barfi! and Anurag Basu

Tendulkar bats for healthy and fit India

Tendulkar bats for healthy and fit India

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

'We are talking about the good health of our nation and clearly in sometime, we are going to have healthier people'

2nd ODI PICS: Kohli, Bhuvi star in India's win vs WI

2nd ODI PICS: Kohli, Bhuvi star in India's win vs WI

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

IMAGES from the 2nd ODI played between West Indies and India at Port-of-Spain in Trinidad on Sunday

India Sitting on COVID Time Bomb

India Sitting on COVID Time Bomb

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Whether the third wave will ravage us depends on the pace of vaccinations, careful and calibrated opening up of establishments, and a strategy to contain the spread in specific states or pockets.

EPL: Vardy header gives Leicester first win at Arsenal in 47 years

EPL: Vardy header gives Leicester first win at Arsenal in 47 years

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Leicester City won at Arsenal for the first time in 47 years on Sunday, with substitute Jamie Vardy's late close-range header enough to secure victory in the Premier League at The Emirates.

Rabi procurement starts slowly across North India

Rabi procurement starts slowly across North India

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

In MP, farmers say sales under new 'Sauda Patrak' method below MSP; Haryana mustard farmers wait for their turn to sell. The annual purchases of major rabi crops in North India largely wheat, mustard and also chana to some extent have been delayed as most cereal mandis were closed in the aftermath of the nationwide coronavirus lockdown.

Drones will deliver critical drugs at your doorstep

Drones will deliver critical drugs at your doorstep

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Maharashtra govt, California-based Zipline to launch the automated delivery service funded by Serum Institute.

CT: Weather, England stand in Australia's way

CT: Weather, England stand in Australia's way

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Australia will be desperately hoping to play a full game under clear skies when they face arch-rivals England in their must-win Champions Trophy clash in Birmingham on Saturday.

Handscomb in, Stoinis fit for England semi-final

Handscomb in, Stoinis fit for England semi-final

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Australia's new squad member Peter Handscomb will be thrust into the cauldron of Thursday's World Cup semi-final against England as replacement for Usman Khawaja, coach Justin Langer has said. Langer also confirmed that all-rounder Marcus Stoinis had passed a fitness test and was ready for Edgbaston while refusing to guarantee the mercurial Glenn Maxwell a place in the team.

18.9 million salaried employees lost jobs in lockdown

18.9 million salaried employees lost jobs in lockdown

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

While salaried jobs are not lost easily, once lost they are also far more difficult to retrieve. Therefore, their ballooning numbers are a source of worry, notes Mahesh Vyas.

An Indian Dalai Lama

An Indian Dalai Lama

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Tawang is very much a part of India, and if the present Dalai Lama decides one day to take rebirth in Tawang, the Indian government will openly welcome him and support him, notes Claude Arpi.

Grammies 2013: Winners at a Glance

Grammies 2013: Winners at a Glance

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Here's looking at the winners of the 55th annual Grammy Awards.

Tour de France: Froome makes instant impact as Thomas wins opener

Tour de France: Froome makes instant impact as Thomas wins opener

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Reigning champion Chris Froome wasted no time flexing his muscles at the Tour de France as he powered to sixth place in a treacherous opening time trial won superbly by Team Sky colleague Geraint Thomas on Saturday.

US F1 Grand Prix: Second practice cancelled

US F1 Grand Prix: Second practice cancelled

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Thunder, lightning and torrential rain washed out second practice at the U.S. Formula One Grand Prix on Friday after Nico Rosberg went fastest for Mercedes in a largely meaningless morning session.

PIX: Ronaldo saves United; Bayern, Chelsea cruise

PIX: Ronaldo saves United; Bayern, Chelsea cruise

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

Joshi, Unadkat put Saurashtra in sight of lead

Joshi, Unadkat put Saurashtra in sight of lead

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

Vishal Joshi (4-59) and Jaydev Unadkat (3-52) combined to reduce Punjab to 294 for 9 on the third day of the Ranji Trophy semi-final in Rajkot on Friday and assure Saurashtra a huge first innings lead. Replying to Saurashtra's first innings total of 477, Punjab started the day on 41 for no loss but could add another just 253 runs for the loss of nine wickets.

French Open PHOTOS: Djokovic cruises; Serena survives Mladenovic test, Ivanovic out

French Open PHOTOS: Djokovic cruises; Serena survives Mladenovic test, Ivanovic out

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Holder Serena Williams survived her toughest challenge yet at this year's French Open as she battled into the fourth round with a 6-4, 7-6(10) win over Frenchwoman Kristina Mladenovic in a rain-disrupted match on Saturday.

Queen celebrates 90th birthday with London street party

Queen celebrates 90th birthday with London street party

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

The event was organised by the Queen's grandson Peter Phillips and guests have paid 150 pounds each to attend.

PHOTOS: Birds like you have never seen before

PHOTOS: Birds like you have never seen before

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Have a look at the best bird photos of the 2016 Audubon Photography Awards.

India's 'rock' star Pujara hails teammates after series win

India's 'rock' star Pujara hails teammates after series win

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

'This is the best Indian side I have been part of'

The Bhramam Review

The Bhramam Review

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Every film that Sriram Raghavan makes is a compendium of ideas and sensations that tickle him. Trying to remake a Sriram Raghavan film is like getting excited by somebody else's goosebumps, observes Sreehari Nair.