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Nadal beats Ferrer to claim 8th French Open crown

Nadal beats Ferrer to claim 8th French Open crown

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

Rafael Nadal made light work of fellow Spaniard David Ferrer to win a protest-interrupted French Open final 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 on Sunday and become the first man to win eight singles titles at the same tournament.

Mobile war hots up: Vodafone offers free 10-min talk time for dropped calls

Mobile war hots up: Vodafone offers free 10-min talk time for dropped calls

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

To avail the benefit, customers will have to SMS 'BETTER' on 199 and the 10-minute talk time will be credited

In a first, sun stops play in a cricket match!

In a first, sun stops play in a cricket match!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

It was the sun that troubled the batsmen by coming right in the line of their view, forcing play to stop for about half an hour in the first ODI between New Zealand and India.

Kohli fumes over start-stop matches

Kohli fumes over start-stop matches

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Virat Kohli was frustrated after their series-opener against the West Indies was washed out on Thursday.

The secret to keeping your heart healthy

The secret to keeping your heart healthy

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

Heart patients can prolong their life if they interrupt their sedentary lifestyle and move around every 20 minutes.

Storming of Capitol Hill: More top officials resign

Storming of Capitol Hill: More top officials resign

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Two of the US Cabinet members -- Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Transport Secretary Elaine Chao -- have resigned over the storming of the Capitol by Trump supporters. US Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund has also announced that he would resign this month after he faced criticism for failing to prevent Trump supporters from storming the building.

PHOTOS: Inside US Capitol as riots raged outside

PHOTOS: Inside US Capitol as riots raged outside

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The US Congress could certify just 12 Electoral College votes on Wednesday before pro-Trump rioters stormed the US Capitol, interrupting a joint session of Congress where lawmakers were set to certify President-elect Joe Biden's win.

'Sleepless night': Naidu breaks down over RS ruckus

'Sleepless night': Naidu breaks down over RS ruckus

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

"I rise in deep anguish to place on record the way this august House is being subjected to sacrilege and that too propelled by a sense of competition among some sections of the House since the commencement of this monsoon session," the Rajya Sabha chairman said.

'Anytime is a good time to sing about inequality'

'Anytime is a good time to sing about inequality'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Rahul Ram on the anthem he created for Oxfam's Inequality Virus project.

Work From Home: Tips you can follow

Work From Home: Tips you can follow

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Six working professionals tell us how they balance time between work and family.

Modi betrayed Army, destroyed India's position: Rahul

Modi betrayed Army, destroyed India's position: Rahul

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Addressing a meeting of the Congress Working Committee, he said there has been a 'complete and total failure' of foreign policy under the Modi government.

Homophobia resurfaces during French league soccer match

Homophobia resurfaces during French league soccer match

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Play was stopped in the first half and players left the field over the banners displayed by Nice fans. French media also reported homophobic chanting by the home supporters.

'There is an anti-BJP wave'

'There is an anti-BJP wave'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

'The projects that the government started to bring within Goa were totally anti-Goa and anti-people.' 'Can anyone describe a project as development when it is going to cause wanton destruction of people's houses, their surroundings and livelihoods and destruction of forests?'

Ola S1 scooters launched, prices start at Rs 99,999

Ola S1 scooters launched, prices start at Rs 99,999

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

SoftBank-backed Ola Electric took the wraps off its maiden e-scooter offerings -- Ola S1 and S1 Pro -- for a commercial launch on Sunday. With prices starting from Rs 99,999 (excluding state government incentives, registration fee, and insurance cost), the Bhavesh Aggarwal-founded firm said the e-scooters are designed and engineered in India for the world and will deliver the best scooter experience to the consumer. He suggested that after 2025, sale of petrol-powered two-wheelers should not be allowed.

Neymar and Barca never quite the same since 2017 split

Neymar and Barca never quite the same since 2017 split

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

When Barca and Neymar were at the peak of their powers in 2017, however, he shook world football by heading to PSG for a record-smashing 222 million euros ($269.89 million).

PHOTOS: Djokovic cruises into quarters; Murray eliminated

PHOTOS: Djokovic cruises into quarters; Murray eliminated

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Top seed Novak Djokovic made quick work of Tennys Sandgren at the Western and Southern Open on Tuesday, never dropping serve en route to a 6-2, 6-4 win over the American, while big-serving Milos Raonic enjoyed a straight sets win over Andy Murray.

Explained: How to use a female condom

Explained: How to use a female condom

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Female condoms can be worn up to 8 hours before intercourse and offer uninterrupted pleasure.

My Dada Sunil Gavaskar

My Dada Sunil Gavaskar

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

To watch Dada standing on the steps of the airplane ladder with a glittering trophy in hand was exhilarating, recalls Hemant Kenkre.

What Did Modi's Washington Visit Achieve?

What Did Modi's Washington Visit Achieve?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

The only thing that may salvage Narendra Modi's trip to the US is his meetings with CEOs, such as those of Blackstone, First Solar, Qualcomm, Adobe, and General Atomics, asserts Rajeev Srinivasan.

Naidu orders review of new military-style uniform of marshals

Naidu orders review of new military-style uniform of marshals

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

On Monday, when the marshals came wearing the new uniform together with aiguillette, some members commented if 'marshal law was being imposed'.

Watch Out For These Ranji Stars!

Watch Out For These Ranji Stars!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

It was batters who mostly lead their teams to victories and some into the knock-outs. While Mumbai trailblazer Sarfaraz Khan continues to find the big runs, Baba Indrajith's consistency wasn't enough for Tamil Nadu to make even the top two in Group H.

PIX: Rafa sets up Federer showdown in French Open semis

PIX: Rafa sets up Federer showdown in French Open semis

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Nadal thrashes Nishikori; Federer downs Wawrinka

Vikas Dubey's chief aide held, says he was tipped-off about the raid

Vikas Dubey's chief aide held, says he was tipped-off about the raid

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

The aide, Dayashankar Agnihotri, was injured in his leg in retaliatory firing by police after he tried to attack them and flee, the official said, adding that no police personnel was hurt. Police have also taken into custody the sub-divisional officer (SDO) and another employee of the power sub-station from where electricity supply was interrupted on the intervening night of Thursday-Friday at the time of the police raid at Dubey's house in Bikru village.

PIX: Sri Lanka score consolation win over India in 3rd ODI

PIX: Sri Lanka score consolation win over India in 3rd ODI

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Images from the third One-Day International between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo, on Friday.

Kaagaz review

Kaagaz review

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Kaagaz completely relies on Pankaj Tripathi's unassuming talent and sarcastic might to pull it off, notes Sukanya Verma.

India colts in tri-series final despite losing to England

India colts in tri-series final despite losing to England

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

The India Under-19 team made it to the final despite losing to England U-19 by eight wickets via the Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-hit youth one-day match of the Tri-Nation series.

'I feel sick the day I am not painting'

'I feel sick the day I am not painting'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

'That secularism in India is at risk is alarming for someone like me. I'm born secular,' Anjolie Ela Menon, the well-known painter, tells Pavan Lall.

Juventus host Milan as Italian season finally resumes

Juventus host Milan as Italian season finally resumes

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

The Italian season resumes after a three-month suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday when Juventus, still chasing a possible league, cup and Champions League treble, host AC Milan in the return leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final. The match, to be played behind closed doors at the Allianz stadium, should have been played on March 4 but was postponed by the Turin city government at 24 hours' notice as the virus began to spread. The season was suspended altogether one week later.

Better to address fungal infections by name than colour: AIIMS chief

Better to address fungal infections by name than colour: AIIMS chief

Rediff.com24 May 2021

The official said in general, there are various types of fungal infections such as candida, aspergillosis, cryptococcus, histoplasmosis and coccidioidomycosis. Mucormycosis, candida and aspergillosis are the ones observed more in those with low immunity, he said.

Women's World T20I: England beat Bangladesh; SA down Lanka

Women's World T20I: England beat Bangladesh; SA down Lanka

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

On the back of a three-wicket haul by debutant Kirstie Gordon, England kept Bangladesh to 76 runs for nine, a target that was revised to 64 in 16 overs as another flurry of St Lucian rain interrupted England's chase.

'Bahut bahaduri se lade aapke sahab'

'Bahut bahaduri se lade aapke sahab'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

'He destroyed many of our tanks, and finally, it was just the two of us left facing each other with our tanks just 200 m apart.' A tale of valour excerpted from Rachna Bisht Rawat's 1971: Charge Of The Gorkhas And Other Stories.

Net bowler hospitalised after getting hit on head by Warner shot

Net bowler hospitalised after getting hit on head by Warner shot

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

The fast bowler dropped to the ground after being hit on the head on Saturday as he tried to stop opener Warner's cracking drive off a half volley and was immediately treated by the Australian medical staff.

Bigg Boss 14: Why is Salman so ANGRY?

Bigg Boss 14: Why is Salman so ANGRY?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Arshi had questioned Vikas Gupta's sexuality and threatened to reveal personal details about his life, and Salman sees RED!

Messi contemplating Barcelona exit?

Messi contemplating Barcelona exit?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Lionel Messi still wishes to leave Barcelona after meeting new coach Ronald Koeman, according to reports in the Spanish media on Friday, as all four sports newspapers dedicated their front covers to the Argentine's uncertain future.

Derek O'Brien presses govt to repeal 3 farm laws, offers draft bill to do so

Derek O'Brien presses govt to repeal 3 farm laws, offers draft bill to do so

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

He interrupted his speech to observe a minute's silence in the House along with other Opposition leaders, mainly the Congress, to pay tribute to farmers who had lost their lives during the two month agitation.

Trump-Biden debate to feature 'mute' button

Trump-Biden debate to feature 'mute' button

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Under the new rules, Trump and Biden will each have two minutes of uninterrupted time to speak at the beginning of every 15-minute segment of the debate.

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Images and a round-up of all the World Cup qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

PIX: Vihari, Pant hit hundreds in tour match to stake claim

PIX: Vihari, Pant hit hundreds in tour match to stake claim

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Rishabh Pant and Hanuma Vihari put themselves in the reckoning for next week's first Test with contrasting hundreds as India thoroughly dominated Australia A on Day 2 of the day-night practice match, in Sydney, on Saturday.

PM Modi's 'tubelight' jibe at Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha

PM Modi's 'tubelight' jibe at Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi stood up and attempted to interject as soon as Modi ended this part of his speech, however, what he said could not be heard due to uproar in the parliament. "I was speaking for 30-40 minutes now, but the current has reached there now", PM Modi quipped while gesturing at the Congress leader to sit down.

EPL: Lampard's Chelsea looking to build new dynasty

EPL: Lampard's Chelsea looking to build new dynasty

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Chelsea are banking on a lavish shopping spree to give them more bite up front and much-needed solidity in defence after coach Frank Lampard spent last season relying heavily on a crop of inexperienced home-grown players.