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Roger Federer: An icon returns to Arthur Ashe Stadium

Roger Federer: An icon returns to Arthur Ashe Stadium

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Tennis icon Roger Federer made an emotional return to Arthur Ashe Stadium for an exhibition event, marking his first appearance since 2019. The 20-time Grand Slam champion, who retired without a formal farewell in New York, delighted fans in singles and doubles matches alongside fellow legends.

Federer makes emotional return to Flushing Meadows for US Open exhibition

Federer makes emotional return to Flushing Meadows for US Open exhibition

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Tennis legend Roger Federer is set to make an emotional return to Flushing Meadows for an exhibition event, providing a long-awaited farewell to his fans at the US Open, an event he once dominated with five consecutive wins.

Why India Got Freedom At The Stroke of Midnight

Why India Got Freedom At The Stroke of Midnight

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

August 15 was the date of India's Independence, so why did transfer of power happen at the stroke of midnight August 14-15?

Federer returns to US Open after 7 years

Federer returns to US Open after 7 years

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Tennis legend Roger Federer is set to make a highly anticipated return to the U.S. Open for an exhibition match in August, seven years after his last appearance. The event, titled 'Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York,' will feature other tennis greats like Andy Roddick, Andre Agassi, and John McEnroe, celebrating Federer's illustrious career and upcoming Hall of Fame induction.

Farah-Riteish Bring Lock Upp: Sach Ya Saza On OTT

Farah-Riteish Bring Lock Upp: Sach Ya Saza On OTT

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Brace yourself for tons of drama on OTT this week.

John Ashe is new UN General Assembly president

John Ashe is new UN General Assembly president

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Taking the floor immediately after his election, Ashe, who is Antigua and Barbuda's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, said that in 18 months, the world body would launch an agenda for sustainable development for all

England relieved! Wood cleared of injury ahead of Ashes

England relieved! Wood cleared of injury ahead of Ashes

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Mark Wood, who was one of England's standout bowlers in the 2021-22 series when he claimed 17 wickets, had been sidelined since February due to a knee injury and was hoping to build up match fitness in this week's warm-up match ahead of the Ashes.

Three India-Origin Persons Killed in Canada Amidst Hate Crime Fears

Three India-Origin Persons Killed in Canada Amidst Hate Crime Fears

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Three individuals of Indian origin have been killed in Canada in separate incidents, raising concerns about potential hate crimes and prompting investigations by Canadian authorities.

Three India-Origin Persons Killed in Canada Amidst Hate Crime Fears

Three India-Origin Persons Killed in Canada Amidst Hate Crime Fears

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Three individuals of Indian origin have been killed in Canada in separate incidents, raising concerns about potential hate crimes and prompting investigations by Canadian authorities.

Oscars 2026: Jessie Buckley, Michael Jordan Win

Oscars 2026: Jessie Buckley, Michael Jordan Win

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

One Battle After Another was among the big winners of the 98th Academy Awards, with six wins.

Shaheed Diwas 2026: PM Modi Leads Tribute to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev

Shaheed Diwas 2026: PM Modi Leads Tribute to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Shaheed Diwas 2026: India observes Martyrs' Day on March 23, marking 95 years since Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev were hanged by the British in 1931. PM Modi leads tributes. History, significance, quotes and how the nation is remembering the martyrs today.

Golden Globes 2026: Jessie, Rose, Wagner, Timothee Win

Golden Globes 2026: Jessie, Rose, Wagner, Timothee Win

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Here's a quick look at all the winners of the 83rd edition of the Golden Globes.

Was Homi Bhabha Murdered? The Mystery Behind His Death

Was Homi Bhabha Murdered? The Mystery Behind His Death

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

60 years ago, on January 24, 1966, Dr Homi J Bhabha, the father of India's nuclear programme, died in an air crash on Mont Blanc. The official inquiry said the plane went off course in bad weather, but coincidences, missing evidence, and later unproven claims have kept conspiracy theories alive. A fascinating excerpt from Bakhtiar Dadabhoy's book, Homi J Bhabha: A Life.

Ash-John film shoot delayed

Ash-John film shoot delayed

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

Sriram Raghavan's new film was supposed to go on the floors this month.

Diane Keaton And A Private Tragedy

Diane Keaton And A Private Tragedy

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Diane Keaton's wit and honesty taught us that ageing and uncertainty aren't weaknesses, they are part of what makes us human and graceful, observes Sreehari Nair.

'We Lost Both Of Them In One Week'

'We Lost Both Of Them In One Week'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Arjun Patolia, 36, came from London to his ancestral village Vadiya in Amreli district to immerse Bharati's ashes in the Narmada, as per her last wish.

Rain breaks home hearts as Australia retain Ashes

Rain breaks home hearts as Australia retain Ashes

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Australia retained the Ashes after the fourth Test at Old Trafford was drawn on Sunday with no play possible on day five due to rain, leaving England trailing 2-1 in the series with one match to play.

Wild party ahead? Cummins reveals Australia's Ashes plan!

Wild party ahead? Cummins reveals Australia's Ashes plan!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Rain washed out the final day of the fourth Ashes Test, forcing a draw which ensured England, trailing 2-1 with one match to go, cannot win the series and leaving Australia, as holders, guaranteed to return home with the Urn.

The Truth Behind The ISRO Spy Scandal

The Truth Behind The ISRO Spy Scandal

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

It remains a mystery that when its scientists were accused of selling technologies which did not exist in ISRO, ISRO's leadership did not say to the public that they were searching in a dark room for a black cat which was not there, points out Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

'Dead Or Alive, Not A Single Man Will Turn Back'

'Dead Or Alive, Not A Single Man Will Turn Back'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

10 Heroes of the 1965 War which ended on September 23 60 years ago.

Two new faces in England squad for one-off Zimbabwe Test

Two new faces in England squad for one-off Zimbabwe Test

Rediff.com2 May 2025

England have named two uncapped players in Essex duo Sam Cook and Jordan Cox in the squad for the one-off Test match against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge later this month.

Wimbledon's Greatest: Every Men's Champ Since 1877

Wimbledon's Greatest: Every Men's Champ Since 1877

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a high-octane final to claim his maiden Wimbledon trophy and fourth Grand Slam crown on Sunday.

Why So Much Hatred For English?

Why So Much Hatred For English?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

There is no guarantee that if we speak in only Indian languages, all our faults will be washed away and India will shine. Why then do they bully and belittle the English-speaking? asks Shyam G Menon.

How England's 'Bazball' cost them the Ashes

How England's 'Bazball' cost them the Ashes

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Ponting delivered his verdict on England's 'Bazball', saying that while it resulted in some entertaining action, the hosts got carried away

History in Minutes: Who Betrayed Chandra Shekhar Azad?

History in Minutes: Who Betrayed Chandra Shekhar Azad?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

On the 94th anniversary of the revolutionary giant's martyrdom, Utkarsh Mishra revisits the events of February 27, 1931.

Aus Open PIX: Fritz; Rybakina cruise; Navarro survives

Aus Open PIX: Fritz; Rybakina cruise; Navarro survives

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Images from Day 3 of the 2025 Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.

John le Carr's matchless legacy

John le Carr's matchless legacy

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

'Le Carré's spies were nothing like the exotic Kim of Kipling or the caricature that is James Bond.' 'Driven by a simple patriotism, held back by incompetence and politics, his characters use deceit and treachery to win their morally Pyrrhic victories,' notes P Rajendran.

What's Taylor Swift Doing At US Open?

What's Taylor Swift Doing At US Open?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The celebrities who graced the men's and women's singles finals at Arthur Ashe Stadium on the weekend.

Sinner ready to crash Fritz's American party

Sinner ready to crash Fritz's American party

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Jannik Sinner will hope to block out a rocking home crowd on Sunday when he faces Taylor Fritz in the US Open final at Flushing Meadows, where the 12th seed will be bidding to become the first American man in 21 years to win a Grand Slam singles title.

Hick, Cooley to coach against England in Ashes tour match

Hick, Cooley to coach against England in Ashes tour match

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Former England batsman Graeme Hick and bowling coach Troy Cooley will pit their wits against the tourists when they mentor a Cricket Australia XI in a four-day Ashes tour match in Townsville next month.

Why John le Carre will never die

Why John le Carre will never die

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

He will be remembered not only as a writer but as one of the great chroniclers and interrogators of the history of our times, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Paris Olympics: Australians Ebden-Peers win men's doubles gold

Paris Olympics: Australians Ebden-Peers win men's doubles gold

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Czech duo Siniakova and Machac win mixed doubles gold

'Who's John Buchanan?', asks Kevin Pietersen

'Who's John Buchanan?', asks Kevin Pietersen

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

Star England batsman Kevin Pietersen, who has not been in form of late, has laughed off criticism aimed at him by former Australian cricket team coach John Buchanan, and described the latter as "a nobody."

Why Ash refused Dostana

Why Ash refused Dostana

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

'I didn't do Dostana because I felt it was more about Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham,' she said.

England bring in Buchanan to plot Ashes win

England bring in Buchanan to plot Ashes win

Rediff.com8 Aug 2010

Former Australia coach John Buchanan has been appointed as a consultant by England to help Andrew Strauss's team win the Ashes in Australia for the first time in 24 years.

Return the Ashes: Australian PM

Return the Ashes: Australian PM

Rediff.com4 Dec 2002

Australian Prime Minister John Howard made a public appeal on Wednesday for England to hand the Ashes urn over to Australia, saying it may give the battered English team an incentive to win the trophy back.

Spotted: Abhi-Ash in Miami

Spotted: Abhi-Ash in Miami

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

Reader Vinay Kumar sends us a photograph.

As Stokes says, we're building as a team and this isn't the end: Crawley

As Stokes says, we're building as a team and this isn't the end: Crawley

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

England are desperate to win the final Ashes Test against Australia despite a series victory no longer being possible.

Australia to switch to Dukes ball to prepare for Ashes

Australia to switch to Dukes ball to prepare for Ashes

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

After 15 years of failing to win an Ashes Test series in England, Cricket Australia have decided to give players more experience with the Dukes cricket ball by using it in their domestic first class competition from next year.

Buchanan calls for Ashes review

Buchanan calls for Ashes review

Rediff.com15 Sep 2005

'Success or non-success, you can always improve things,' said the Australian coach