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Archway to history: India Gate turns 100

Archway to history: India Gate turns 100

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The 42-metre-high sandstone monument, sometimes compared to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris was laid down by Prince Arthur, the Duke of Connaught.

PIX: Juventus draw with Sevilla; Roma, Basel win

PIX: Juventus draw with Sevilla; Roma, Basel win

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Images from the Europa League semi-final first leg matches on Thursday.

PICS: Alcaraz wins US Open, ascends to world number one

PICS: Alcaraz wins US Open, ascends to world number one

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz beat Norway's Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-3 in the men's singles final at the US Open on Sunday to win his maiden Grand Slam title and rise to world number one for the first time.

PIX: Unstoppable Djokovic downs Raonic to win title

PIX: Unstoppable Djokovic downs Raonic to win title

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Novak Djokovic kept his unbeaten streak in 2020 alive as he survived a terrible start to defeat Milos Raonic 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the final of the Western & Southern Open on Saturday.

US Open PIX: Serena slays world No 2; Medvedev through

US Open PIX: Serena slays world No 2; Medvedev through

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

A summary of Wednesday's action at the US Open on Day 3.

Hesson in race for India coach job?

Hesson in race for India coach job?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Parts ways with Kings XI Punjab

Pakistan's new ethics code to end Akram's multiple roles

Pakistan's new ethics code to end Akram's multiple roles

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

The 27-page code was approved at the last meeting of the PCB's Board of Governors and aims to cover every individual working with the Board and the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Williams ready to find new Serena after US Open exit

Williams ready to find new Serena after US Open exit

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Williams had signalled her intention to retire in a Vogue article in early August, saying she was "evolving away from tennis" but never confirming the U.S. Open as her final event.

Marc Rich, 'King of Oil',  dies at 78

Marc Rich, 'King of Oil', dies at 78

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Belgian-born Rich, whose trading group eventually became the global commodities powerhouse Glencore Xstrata, died in hospital from a stroke.

Azarenka calls for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations

Azarenka calls for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'I hope that as an association we make the best decision for our business, for our health, for the tournaments, for public.'

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Aseem Chhabra highlights 10 films that moved him, films that may show up in theatres near you.

US Open PIX: Nadal, Alcaraz, Swiatek cruise into Round 4

US Open PIX: Nadal, Alcaraz, Swiatek cruise into Round 4

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

A summary of Saturday's action at the US Open.

Fernandez wins hearts with tribute to NYC on 9/11 anniversary

Fernandez wins hearts with tribute to NYC on 9/11 anniversary

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

'Leylah asking for the mic back to acknowledge 9/11 was one of the classiest, most empathetic, and mature things I've ever seen in a post-game moment ... and she's only 19. I'm blown away'

Be mature: Shoaib Akhtar's advice to Amir

Be mature: Shoaib Akhtar's advice to Amir

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Akhtar reminded Amir that he should be grateful to the former PCB chairman Najam Sethi, who had a massive role in bringing him back into international cricket post his ban.

US Open PIX: Alcaraz wins thriller; Swiatek, Tiafoe in semis

US Open PIX: Alcaraz wins thriller; Swiatek, Tiafoe in semis

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

A summary of Wednesday's action at the US Open.

'Flawless' Osaka looking good to unveil all her masks

'Flawless' Osaka looking good to unveil all her masks

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Naomi Osaka said she had spent a lot of time during the coronavirus shutdown thinking about how she wanted to approach her tennis.

Transformers: The Last Knight Review: Why don't we see more of Optimus Prime?

Transformers: The Last Knight Review: Why don't we see more of Optimus Prime?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The film's unoriginal action and the plot-within-plot structure may prove to be its downfall, warns die-hard Transformers fan Rajesh Karkera.

US Open PIX: Djokovic enters quarters; Sakkari survives thriller

US Open PIX: Djokovic enters quarters; Sakkari survives thriller

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Images from Day 8 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Monday.

PHOTOS: US Open pauses to remember 9/11 under heavy security

PHOTOS: US Open pauses to remember 9/11 under heavy security

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

The US Open reached an emotional climax on Sunday as the year's final grand slam paused amid heavy security before the start of the men's singles to remember those who died in the 9/11 attacks 15 years ago.

Western and Southern Open: Murray makes winning return; Cilic out

Western and Southern Open: Murray makes winning return; Cilic out

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic fired 19 aces to topple Sam Querrey 6-4, 6-4 and set up a second-round clash with either Dan Evans or Russian 10th seed Andrey Rublev.

US Open champ Osaka confirms status as new star

US Open champ Osaka confirms status as new star

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Naomi Osaka ended Victoria Azarenka's dream run to claim her second US Open title in three years with a 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 comeback win on Saturday which cemented her status as the sport's leading light both on and off the court.

Australia take 3-0 lead over Morocco

Australia take 3-0 lead over Morocco

Rediff.com25 Sep 2004

Todd Woodbridge and Wayne Arthurs defeated Mounir El Aarej and Mehdi Tahiri to ensure Australia remain in the World Group next year.

US Open PIX: Berrettini sinks Monfils in thriller

US Open PIX: Berrettini sinks Monfils in thriller

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

In the decider, Berrettini broke twice for a 4-2 lead but a rejuvenated Monfils dug deep and raced around the court to fight off three match points to force a final-set tiebreak. But it was Berrettini who leaned on his powerful serve to prevail and become the fourth Italian man to reach a Grand Slam semi-final in the Open Era.

US Open: Are you ready for Sharapova vs Halep?

US Open: Are you ready for Sharapova vs Halep?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Sharapova was granted a wildcard entry to the last Grand Slam of the season but received a tough first-round draw in the shape of Romanian Halep.

Serena embarks on clay for 24th major

Serena embarks on clay for 24th major

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Romania's Italian Open winner Simona Halep, Spain's Garbine Muguruza and US Open semi-final foe Victoria Azarenka of Belarus present a major challenge for Serena Williams at the upcoming French Open.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Images from Day 4 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Thursday.

US Open PICS: Osaka, Halep, Rublev advance; Cilic retires

US Open PICS: Osaka, Halep, Rublev advance; Cilic retires

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

IMAGES from the US Open matches played on Day 1 at the Flushing Meadows in New York on Monday.

Oscar buzz for winner at Toronto film fest

Oscar buzz for winner at Toronto film fest

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Colin Firth-starrer The King's Speech wins top award in Toronto.

US Open champ Raducanu's 'just enjoying the moment'

US Open champ Raducanu's 'just enjoying the moment'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

'I definitely think it's the time to just switch off from any future thoughts or any plans, any schedule. I've got absolutely no clue. Right now, no care in the world, I'm just loving life.'

Use science to solve crimes: Make a career in forensics

Use science to solve crimes: Make a career in forensics

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

The interdisciplinary field of forensic sciences can become a fascinating and challenging career.

PIX: How the pandemic has changed tennis

PIX: How the pandemic has changed tennis

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Masks were required and high-fives banned, with signs reminding those in attendance to maintain proper social distancing.

Cricket: CA under fire over Smith's BBL absence

Cricket: CA under fire over Smith's BBL absence

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Netherlands' Kingma gets four-match suspension for ball-tampering.

Who divided India?

Who divided India?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2009

Historian Stanley Wolpert's book -- Shameful Flight -- revisits Partition, and lays the blame for one of the most horrific episodes of the 20th century squarely on the shoulders of a Briton, finds Arthur J Pais.

PIX: Federer advances to 2nd round after Nagal scare

PIX: Federer advances to 2nd round after Nagal scare

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

When the match began it was Federer who surprisingly looked intimidated under the Arthur Ashe Stadium lights as he sprayed errors all around the court but the Swiss great woke from his slumber in time to turn the match resoundingly in his favour.

US Open PIX: Fearless Fernandez knocks out Kerber

US Open PIX: Fearless Fernandez knocks out Kerber

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Images from Day 7 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Sunday.

'Almost every song seems inspired today'

'Almost every song seems inspired today'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'I cannot be confined to just one or two kinds of music.'

Djokovic headed for bright finish with US Open win

Djokovic headed for bright finish with US Open win

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

In the last eight weeks Novak Djokovic has resembled the Grand Slam machine that held all four major titles at the same time in 2016, wining three of his last four events including Wimbledon and US Open.

US Open: Nadal rolls past Lajovic; Pliskova advances, Osaka shocks defending champ Kerber

US Open: Nadal rolls past Lajovic; Pliskova advances, Osaka shocks defending champ Kerber

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Images from Day 2 at the US Open played at Flushing Meadows in New York on Tuesday

PIX: Teenagers Raducanu, Fernandez to clash in US Open final

PIX: Teenagers Raducanu, Fernandez to clash in US Open final

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Leylah Fernandez's storybook US Open continued with yet another upset on Thursday, as the Canadian teenager shocked second seed Aryna Sabalenka 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-4 to reach her first Grand Slam final.

US Open women's semis postponed due to rain threat

US Open women's semis postponed due to rain threat

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

The US Open women's semi-finals scheduled for Thursday evening have been postponed due to the threat of rain.