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Markets end in the red on Greece woes; June F&O expiry eyed

Markets end in the red on Greece woes; June F&O expiry eyed

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Markets snapped their 8-day winning streak.

Djokovic hails 'biggest victory' after Australia Perfect 10

Djokovic hails 'biggest victory' after Australia Perfect 10

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic said his victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas in Sunday's Australian Open final was the "biggest victory" of his career, as he claimed his 22nd Grand Slam title and won back the hearts of the home fans a year after being deported from the country.

Chess Olympiad: India 'A', 'B' post wins in Open section

Chess Olympiad: India 'A', 'B' post wins in Open section

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

The India 'A' and 'B' teams registered comprehensive seventh round victories

Greek Sakkari qualifies for season-ending WTA Finals

Greek Sakkari qualifies for season-ending WTA Finals

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

The Finals, contested by the world's top eight singles players and eight doubles teams, was moved out of China's Shenzhen after last year's event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

AMAZING, AWESOME Photographs!

AMAZING, AWESOME Photographs!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

The World Photography Organisation has announced its category winners and shortlist in the Open competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2023.

Manchester United captain Maguire released by Greek prosecutor

Manchester United captain Maguire released by Greek prosecutor

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire was released by a Greek prosecutor on Saturday after two days in detention over a brawl on the island of Mykonos.

PIX! England ease to win; France keep perfect pace; Trouble deepens for hosts

PIX! England ease to win; France keep perfect pace; Trouble deepens for hosts

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

As England tightened their grip on Euro 2024 qualifying and France maintained their perfect run, hosts Germany's troubles deepened.

'Congratulations Darlings! What a cracker!'

'Congratulations Darlings! What a cracker!'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

One special screening isn't enough for Alia Bhatt's debut production Darlings, so the star organised another one for her friends from the industry.

French Open PIX: Sabalenka roars into 2nd round; Tsitsipas triumphs

French Open PIX: Sabalenka roars into 2nd round; Tsitsipas triumphs

Rediff.com28 May 2023

Images from Day 1 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Sunday.

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams continue winning spree

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams continue winning spree

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

With the Indian teams doing well so far, they can run into one another in the competition.

Bollywood's Dream Dating Destinations

Bollywood's Dream Dating Destinations

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

On Valentine's Day, Sukanya Verma looks at some dream destinations in Bollywood style.

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into Round 3; Tsitsipas stunned

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into Round 3; Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Images from Day 3 of the US Open, at Flushing Meadows, New York.

World Rapid Chess: Humpy in joint second spot

World Rapid Chess: Humpy in joint second spot

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

While Vaishali got the better of Ukraine's Inna Gopanenko in round eight, Rout defeated Russia's Baira Kovanova.

Covid scare: Centre asks states to ensure mask use, booster coverage

Covid scare: Centre asks states to ensure mask use, booster coverage

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The health minister said states have also been advised to increase the whole genome sequencing of all positive cases for timely detection of newer variants, if any.

GMR to divest stake in Philippines' Cebu airport

GMR to divest stake in Philippines' Cebu airport

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

GMR Group on Friday said it will divest its entire 40 per cent stake in Cebu international airport in Philippines for an upfront payment of Rs 1,330 crore as well as earnouts to be received over a period of more than four years. The airport is being operated by GMR-Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation (GMCAC) and GMR Airports International BV (GAIBV) holds a 40 per cent stake in the venture. A definitive agreement has been signed between GMR Airports International BV (GAIBV) and Aboitiz InfraCapital Inc (AIC) for the divestment of stake in Cebu airport.

1900 Olympics: The only time cricket was played at Games

1900 Olympics: The only time cricket was played at Games

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

With the Tokyo Olympics set to start on July 23, here is some trivia from the first two editions of the modern Olympics held in 1896 and 1900.

Djokovic battles past Tsitsipas, meets Rune in Paris Masters final

Djokovic battles past Tsitsipas, meets Rune in Paris Masters final

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

Reigning Paris Masters champion Novak Djokovic beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in a three-set epic on Saturday to set up a title clash with Holger Rune, who reached his first ATP Masters 1000 final after a comfortable win over Felix Auger-Aliassime.

Ronaldo is not ready to hang his boots just yet

Ronaldo is not ready to hang his boots just yet

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

In his fifth World Cup, Ronaldo will arrive captaining a team of standout players who are widely seen as among the world's best but who have arguably underachieved on the biggest stage.

The Man Behind Pathaan

The Man Behind Pathaan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

As their latest star-studded collaboration Pathaan starring Shah Rukh Khan, John Abraham and Deepika Padukone readies for release this Wednesday, Sukanya Verma offers a lowdown on everything Siddharth has directed so far.

Your OTT Menu: Suspense. Supernatural. Sci-fi.

Your OTT Menu: Suspense. Supernatural. Sci-fi.

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

What will your pick be from OTT this week?

Hot alert! Alessandra puts on a racy display

Hot alert! Alessandra puts on a racy display

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

Brazilian model Alessandra Ambrosio's bold Vogue Greece cover is not for the faint hearted!

Olympics row deepens as 35 countries demand ban for Russia and Belarus

Olympics row deepens as 35 countries demand ban for Russia and Belarus

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

IOC is desperate to avoid the sporting event being torn asunder by the bloody conflict unfolding in Ukraine.

Little-known swimmer to receive Tokyo Olympics flame

Little-known swimmer to receive Tokyo Olympics flame

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Little-known retired swimmer Naoko Imoto will be a last-minute stand-in to receive the Olympic flame during a scaled back handover in Athens on Thursday, Tokyo 2020 organisers said. The Tokyo 2020 team had contacted Imoto, who lives in Greece, only hours before making the announcement on Wednesday evening in the Japanese capital.

Plane leaves Japan to collect Olympic flame, no 2020 delegates aboard

Plane leaves Japan to collect Olympic flame, no 2020 delegates aboard

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Tokyo 2020 said it chose not to send the high-level delegation, which was originally set to include organising committee president Yoshiro Mori and Olympics minister Seiko Hashimoto, to Greece due to the coronavirus.

Djokovic fights back to win second French Open

Djokovic fights back to win second French Open

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Novak Djokovic increased his Grand Slam tally to 19 titles, and is now one adrift of the men's record held by Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

Justin Gatlin: Greece lightning

Justin Gatlin: Greece lightning

Rediff.com23 Aug 2004

Greece complete marathon route

Greece complete marathon route

Rediff.com27 Jul 2004

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.

FIFA World Cup: Ronaldo's last chance to shine...

FIFA World Cup: Ronaldo's last chance to shine...

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest forwards of all time but his latest struggles with Manchester United and Portugal have raised many questions about whether his brilliant career is nearing a bitter end.

Djokovic, Tsitsipas set for high stakes Australian Open final

Djokovic, Tsitsipas set for high stakes Australian Open final

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

The Australian Open men's singles final offers a rematch of the dramatic 2021 French Open final, in which Djokovic came back from two sets down to snatch the title and leave Greek Tsitsipas heartbroken.

'My good wishes with him': Cop who caught Charles Sobhraj

'My good wishes with him': Cop who caught Charles Sobhraj

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

'I also wish he would lead a spiritual life, confessing his past involvement in criminal activities'

World Athletics: Sreeshankar first Indian male to make long jump final

World Athletics: Sreeshankar first Indian male to make long jump final

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Murali Sreeshankar became the first Indian male long jumper to qualify for World Athletics Championships finals while 3000 metre steeplechaser Avinash Sable also expectedly made the grade on the opening day of competition, in Eugene, USA, on Saturday.

AWESOME Images Of The Heavens!

AWESOME Images Of The Heavens!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The Royal Observatory Greenwich shortlisted 34 images for its Astronomy Photographer Of The Year 2023 competition from thousands of entries received from all over the world.

Where Indians Want To Travel To

Where Indians Want To Travel To

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Domestically, Indians are exploring popular beach destinations, the hills of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, and the North-Eastern region as well.

ATP Tour Finals: Djokovic crushes Rublev to reach semis

ATP Tour Finals: Djokovic crushes Rublev to reach semis

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Greece's Tsitsipas battled back from 3-5 down in the third set to eliminate Medvedev with a 6-3, 6-7(11), 7-6(1) win to set up a showdown on Friday with Rublev for the Red Group's other semi-final spot.

Djokovic wins his ninth match as Tsitsipas loses his ninth ATP

Djokovic wins his ninth match as Tsitsipas loses his ninth ATP

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

The Serbian Wimbledon champion extended his win streak to nine, wrapping up the final in 75 minutes without facing a break point and booked his place at next month's ATP Finals.

How Djokovic surpassed Federer and Nadal

How Djokovic surpassed Federer and Nadal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic beat Casper Ruud in the French Open final to win a men's record-extending 23rd Grand Slam title.

Tokyo torchlighting ceremony hit by coronavirus measures

Tokyo torchlighting ceremony hit by coronavirus measures

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Greek torchlighting organisers said the dress rehearsal the day before, which usually attracts crowds, will be held without spectators while accreditations have been trimmed to the bare minimum and receptions and lunches scrapped.

PHOTOS: Tsitsipas, Berrettini, Rybakina through to last 16

PHOTOS: Tsitsipas, Berrettini, Rybakina through to last 16

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

How sweet it is: Eubanks's climb up the ranks is 'icing on the cake'

PICS: Djokovic topples Nadal in French Open semis classic

PICS: Djokovic topples Nadal in French Open semis classic

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Nadal, bidding for a record-extending 14th French Open title, won the first five games of the match as he looked on course to repeat his drubbing of the Serb in last year's final.