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Osaka sister act primed for Miami Open spotlight

Osaka sister act primed for Miami Open spotlight

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Serena and Venus Williams usually get top billing at the Miami Open but this year there is another sister act vying for thespotlight with world number one Naomi Osaka showing older sibling Mari the ropes.

It's criminal to bowl this way, says Kohli

It's criminal to bowl this way, says Kohli

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Virat Kohli called his bowlers' profligacy 'criminal' after Chennai Super Kings chased down a steep target of 206

Formula One thankful for near-miss in Brazil

Formula One thankful for near-miss in Brazil

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

On a rainsoaked afternoon that saw the race twice stopped and re-started with the safety car deployed five times, there were also those who felt the sport had erred too far on the side of caution.

PHOTOS: Awesome Archer gives England advantage

PHOTOS: Awesome Archer gives England advantage

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Jofra Archer's first five-wicket haul in Test cricket put England in command on a weather-affected opening day of the third Ashes Test at Headingley on Thursday as they bowled Australia out for 179.

India's Lakshmanan fails to qualify for 5000m final but has no regrets...

India's Lakshmanan fails to qualify for 5000m final but has no regrets...

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

'I could not do that because it was a bit tight at the home stretch. But at least I could run better than my personal best' 'To run along with him (Mo Farah) was one of my dreams and I did that today'

South Africa to chase 149 after Olivier's 11-wicket haul

South Africa to chase 149 after Olivier's 11-wicket haul

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Seamer Duanne Olivier completed an 11-wicket match haul as South Africa roared back into contention in the first Test

Rogers Cup: Djokovic stunned; Halep dominates Venus

Rogers Cup: Djokovic stunned; Halep dominates Venus

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Greek teenager Stefanos Tsitsipas secured the biggest win of his career when he sent Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic packing in the third round of the Rogers Cup with a stunning 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-3 win on Thursday.

Rossi knocked unconscious in race crash

Rossi knocked unconscious in race crash

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Italian great Valentino Rossi was knocked unconscious in a MotoGP crash in Spain on Sunday and was taken to hospital for precautionary checks that ruled out serious injury.

PIX: Djokovic battles past Khachanov in first real test

PIX: Djokovic battles past Khachanov in first real test

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Images from Day 9 of the 2020 French Open at Roland Garros, in Paris, on Monday.

'Tremlett has shades of Garner'

'Tremlett has shades of Garner'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2011

New fast bowling find Chris Tremlett was likened to West Indies great Joel Garner by England's bowling coach on Friday.

Quick-fire Australia romp past Scotland

Quick-fire Australia romp past Scotland

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Australia finished second in Pool A after Mitchell Starc bowled the World Cup co-hosts to a seven-wicket victory against Scotland in a match that lasted just 41 overs at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart, on Saturday.

'You need a strong sense of mission to change the world'

'You need a strong sense of mission to change the world'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Zuckerberg will be in India on October 28.

Unusual monsoon pics: Arcs in the sky

Unusual monsoon pics: Arcs in the sky

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Readers share their unusual monsoon pictures. Share yours!

St Lucia ODI: Pakistan cruise to victory over West Indies

St Lucia ODI: Pakistan cruise to victory over West Indies

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Misbah-ul-Haq's unbeaten half-century steered Pakistan to a six-wicket victory over West Indies in their rain-affected fourth one day international at the Beausejour Stadium in St Lucia on Sunday.

Now, designer raingear for the monsoons!

Now, designer raingear for the monsoons!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Fashion designer Sonya Vajifdar launched India's first collection of designer monsoon gear at a high-end store in Mumbai yesterday. Take a look.

Kohli showers praise on in-form Rohit

Kohli showers praise on in-form Rohit

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

'Credit solely goes to the player for the way he overcame his anxiety and hesitation and performed in such a manner that he was adjudged Man-of-the-Series in the first series as an opener'

Stocks you can hold for the short term

Stocks you can hold for the short term

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

What sore hip? Murray opens Wimbledon title defence in style

What sore hip? Murray opens Wimbledon title defence in style

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Andy Murray was still troubled by the sore hip that had bothered him in the build up to Wimbledon - but they weren't enough to stop him from marching straight into the second round.

PIX: Djokovic storms into last 16; Ostapenko ousted

PIX: Djokovic storms into last 16; Ostapenko ousted

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

IMAGES from Day 7 of the French Open, at Roland Garros, on Saturday.

Nadal solves one riddle, poses another

Nadal solves one riddle, poses another

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

By winning the U.S. Open for the first time and completing his collection of grand slam titles, Rafa Nadal solved one riddle and posed another.

French Open PIX: Big three advance; Barty retires

French Open PIX: Big three advance; Barty retires

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Images from Day 5 of the 2021 French Open, in Paris, on Thursday.

Belgium Grand Prix: Di Resta to start at 5th position

Belgium Grand Prix: Di Resta to start at 5th position

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

The jinx seems to be over for Force India as Paul di Resta grabbed a fifth spot in a scintillating qualifying session at the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium on Saturday.

When the toss played a part in Pune Supergiant's win

When the toss played a part in Pune Supergiant's win

Rediff.com14 May 2017

In a potential knock-out clash, Pune defeated Kings XI Punjab by nine wickets on Sunday to finish second in the points table behind Mumbai Indians, which means they will get two shots for a place in the summit clash.

'IPL must happen; important for Indian cricket's sake'

'IPL must happen; important for Indian cricket's sake'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

'Everything else runs because of the IPL, there is so much money involved so the IPL definitely needs to happen.'

ASK ANU: 'My husband doesn't love me'

ASK ANU: 'My husband doesn't love me'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take charge of your life.

Could the Thai rescue have happened in India?

Could the Thai rescue have happened in India?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

'The Thai junta, who immediately took control of the operations in a military manner, took the decision to involve the best world professionals for the rescue.' 'This made a huge difference.' 'It is highly probable that in India, the authorities would have said, "We have the expertise, we don't need foreign aid",' says Claude Arpi.

F1 Qualifying: Rosberg, Hamilton in Mercedes one-two for Japanese GP

F1 Qualifying: Rosberg, Hamilton in Mercedes one-two for Japanese GP

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

Germany's Nico Rosberg put Mercedes on pole position for Sunday's Japanese Formula One Grand Prix with championship-leading teammate Lewis Hamilton joining him on the front row.

Tannishtha Chatterjee bags a film with Brett Lee

Tannishtha Chatterjee bags a film with Brett Lee

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Un-Indian is a romantic comedy, slated for release this year.

SHOCKING! Nishikori upsets Murray to reach US Open semis

SHOCKING! Nishikori upsets Murray to reach US Open semis

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Japan's Kei Nishikori overcame second seed Andy Murray for a gruelling 1-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-1, 7-5 see-saw victory on Wednesday to reach the US Open semi-finals.

Davis Cup Roundup: Britain lead Serbia; Croatia still alive

Davis Cup Roundup: Britain lead Serbia; Croatia still alive

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Davis Cup holders Britain edged into a 2-1 lead in Serbia after Jamie Murray and Dominic Inglot won Saturday's doubles.

From lava spewing to pink blossoms: Nat Geo kicks off travel photo contest

From lava spewing to pink blossoms: Nat Geo kicks off travel photo contest

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Travel photographers take note! The competition is already fierce in the 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest, now underway. National Geographic editors have pulled together some of their favourite entries so far from all three categories - Nature, People and Cities. Once the competition closes, a panel of judges, selected by National Geographic Travel, will choose a winner in each of the categories and also name an overall winner. A public vote will also see a people's choice winner named. The photographer scooping the top prize will win $10,000 and have their winning image posted on the Nat Geo Travel Instagram account. The contest is now open and entries can be submitted until May 31, 2018.

India's first female captain to be honoured for bravery at sea

India's first female captain to be honoured for bravery at sea

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Captain Menon, Master of the oil tanker 'Sampurna Swarajya' of Shipping Corporation of India, is to receive the 2016 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for her role in the dramatic rescue of seven fishermen from a sinking fishing boat in tumultuous seas.

'Degree not sole proof of education'

'Degree not sole proof of education'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

'A mother, a farmer and cattle owner, all have valuable knowledge, but academia has failed to acknowledge their wisdom.'

Rossi set for stunning return after double leg fracture

Rossi set for stunning return after double leg fracture

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Italian great Valentino Rossi has not ruled out a return to MotoGP in Spain this weekend, three weeks after breaking his right leg, after getting back on a bike for some test laps on Monday.

F1 GP: Hamilton breaks record as he takes pole in Australia

F1 GP: Hamilton breaks record as he takes pole in Australia

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Hamilton's flying lap of one minute 22.188 seconds set a new record at Albert Park but was only 0.268 seconds in front of German Vettel, offering the tantalising prospect of a competitive championship after three years of domination by the Silver Arrows.

The curtain falls: Theatre legend Girish Karnad takes a final bow

The curtain falls: Theatre legend Girish Karnad takes a final bow

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

'With his stature as a playwright and actor, Girish Karnad was one of the voices of modernity for not just Karnataka but the entire country.'

Akshay, Twinkle holiday in France

Akshay, Twinkle holiday in France

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Kleybanova claims Malaysia title

Kleybanova claims Malaysia title

Rediff.com28 Feb 2010

Alisa Kleybanova beat top seed Elena Dementieva 6-3, 6-2 in a rain-disrupted all-Russian final to claim her first WTA title at the Malaysian Open on Sunday.

Wimbledon: Djokovic knocked out by Querrey; Murray wins

Wimbledon: Djokovic knocked out by Querrey; Murray wins

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Defending champion Novak Djokovic was beaten 7-6(6) 6-1 3-6 7-6(5) by American Sam Querrey in the Wimbledon third round on Saturday. The Serbian top seed trailed by two sets overnight after the Court One match was interrupted by rain on Friday and there was no escape for the 29-year-old as Querrey, the 28th seed, completed a huge shock.

Tennis: De Minaur near-perfect on serve to win Atlanta Open

Tennis: De Minaur near-perfect on serve to win Atlanta Open

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

De Minaur, 20, went the entire tournament without facing a break point, and the Australian fittingly clinched victory with a deft serve-and-volley backhand winner.