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2 Made In India Warships Launched: More Power To Navy

2 Made In India Warships Launched: More Power To Navy

Rediff.com17 May 2022

This is the first time that the two indigenously built warships have been launched concurrently.

Have a day as wonderful as your smooth forehand: Yuvraj wishes Paes on his 47th b'day

Have a day as wonderful as your smooth forehand: Yuvraj wishes Paes on his 47th b'day

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Yuvraj Singh jokingly said he and Paes could become a good retired doubles partner if the former is looking for one.

What are Ananya, Kareena, Rhea up to?

What are Ananya, Kareena, Rhea up to?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

The stars Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar encountered on Monday.

'Leander, Mahesh have been phenomenal'

'Leander, Mahesh have been phenomenal'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2004

Indian tennis legend Vijay Amritraj also believes Indian players need to concentrate more on singles.

Spotted: Dhoni, Paes playing football in Mumbai

Spotted: Dhoni, Paes playing football in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

Former India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and tennis legend Leander Paes were spotted in Mumbai enjoying a session of football together.

SEE: Tennis great Paes on how to prevent spread of virus

SEE: Tennis great Paes on how to prevent spread of virus

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Legendary Indian tennis player Leander Paes on Thursday said the country must not panic and fall in the trap of fake news in its battle to contain the coronavirus pandemic, urging people to follow WHO guidelines to stay safe. The deadly coronavirus outbreak has killed 8,809 people and infected 21,8631 across 157 countries, according to a tracker maintained by Johns Hopkins University. In India, the number cases have risen to 169 across cities.

FA Cup: Stevenage stun Aston Villa; City crush Chelsea

FA Cup: Stevenage stun Aston Villa; City crush Chelsea

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

League Two (fourth tier) side Stevenage pulled off the shock of the weekend by winning 2-1 at Premier League Aston Villa.

Bopanna keeps place in team for Finland Davis Cup tie

Bopanna keeps place in team for Finland Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Doubles exponent Rohan Bopanna retained his place in India's Davis Cup team despite his recent run-in with the national federation, which named a five-member squad for the upcoming World Group I away tie against Finland.

COMING UP: OTT's September releases

COMING UP: OTT's September releases

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

As many as five notable Web series and movies are planned for release in September.

Will Paes complete 100 Grand Slam appearances?

Will Paes complete 100 Grand Slam appearances?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Leander Paes is just three shy of completing a century of Grand Slam appearances but is now unsure whether uncertainty caused by coronavirus pandemic will allow him to complete the coveted milestone or for that matter compete at the next year's Tokyo Olympics. Paes had announced that 2020 would be his last season as a professional player but his plan to bid adieu on a high with a record eight appearance at the Olympics, was stalled by the COVID-19 outbreak, which has wrecked the sporting calendar around the world.

Paes bows out of Australian Open

Paes bows out of Australian Open

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Paes and Lativia's Ostapenko lost to the British-American pair 2-6, 5-7 in a second round

Focus on learning new skills during lockdown, says Paes

Focus on learning new skills during lockdown, says Paes

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Speaking at an Education Webinar for coaches, jointly organised by the All India Tennis Association (AITA) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Leander Paes touched upon various topics including his junior days, transition to men's circuit, the role mental fitness plays in tennis, dealing with pressure, nutritional knowledge and coaching tips.

How Paes-Bhupathi 'brotherhood' conquered the world

How Paes-Bhupathi 'brotherhood' conquered the world

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Many years ago, Leander Paes acted on a whim when he asked Mahesh Bhupathi, "Would you like to win Wimbledon?" and the tennis star says what followed was a partnership that brought many trophies for India.

Paes back in training with Olympics on mind

Paes back in training with Olympics on mind

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

India's seven-time Olympian Leander Paes says only the best should represent the country.

Heartbreaking defeat Bopanna-Middelkoop, bow out of French Open

Heartbreaking defeat Bopanna-Middelkoop, bow out of French Open

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The 16th seeds, Bopanna and Middelkoop, who have played some exhilarating tennis throughout

Davis Cup: Paes in squad for Croatia tie

Davis Cup: Paes in squad for Croatia tie

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Rohit Rajpal will continue as India's non-playing captain. He took over as captain last year after the country's top players and then captain Mahesh Bhupathi refused to travel to Pakistan in November. India is scheduled to travel to Croatia for their next tie on March 6 and 7.

India @Aus Open: Paes-Ostapenko advance in mixed doubles

India @Aus Open: Paes-Ostapenko advance in mixed doubles

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Leander Paes reached the mixed doubles second round with partner Jelena Ostapenko while Rohan Bopanna progressed to the quarterfinals

Leander puts India's chances ahead own: Vijay

Leander puts India's chances ahead own: Vijay

Rediff.com28 Apr 2005

Indian tennis legend Vijay Amritraj says the country needs to develop grass court players.

In Grand Slam Goodbye, Sania Goes Boldly

In Grand Slam Goodbye, Sania Goes Boldly

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

In the 18 years that she has been on tour, Sania Mirza was the standard-bearer for tennis in the country. Never before had an Indian player dominated from the back court with such conviction. Deepti Patwardhan Salutes the Incomparable Sania Mirza.

Sasi Mukund pulls out of Davis Cup tie vs Pakistan

Sasi Mukund pulls out of Davis Cup tie vs Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Mukund is now the second Indian player to pull out of the tie after Rohan Bopanna had withdrawn due to a shoulder injury.

Paes eyeing 'unbreakable' record eighth straight Olympics in Tokyo

Paes eyeing 'unbreakable' record eighth straight Olympics in Tokyo

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Paes would turn 48 by the time Tokyo Olympics, said age is just a number and he has the big motivation to ensure that India's name stays forever in the record books.

Paes plans French Open comeback with an eye on Olympics

Paes plans French Open comeback with an eye on Olympics

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Indian tennis icon Leander Paes on Monday said he is eyeing a French Open comeback this year in his quest to make a record eighth appearance at the Tokyo Olympics later this year.

Paes set to make Davis Cup return for Pakistan tie

Paes set to make Davis Cup return for Pakistan tie

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Leander Paes is set to return to the Indian Davis Cup squad after making himself available for the upcoming tie against Pakistan as the country's top players and non-playing captain Mahesh Bhupathi have refused to travel to the neighbouring nation, citing security concerns.

Bopanna pulls out of Pakistan Davis Cup tie

Bopanna pulls out of Pakistan Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Senior player Rohan Bopanna pulled out of India's upcoming tie against Pakistan due to a shoulder injury, paving the way for Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan's inclusion in the playing squad.

Want to thwart attempts to divide people on religious lines: Paes

Want to thwart attempts to divide people on religious lines: Paes

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Paes, having proved his mettle in tennis courts, now sought to champion the cause of common people as 'I have always wanted to serve the country in one way or the other'.

It's love-all for Paes-Bhupathi at 'Break Point'

It's love-all for Paes-Bhupathi at 'Break Point'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

The upcoming non-fiction series Break Point will give fans an insight into his fractured but successful professional pairing with doubles partner Mahesh Bhupathi, revealed Leander Paes, on Friday.

Davis Cup: India to face Croatia if they beat Pakistan

Davis Cup: India to face Croatia if they beat Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

The 12 winners of the Qualifiers on March 6-7 next year will compete alongside the six nations that have automatically qualified for the 2020 Finals.

QUIZ: How much do you know about Indians at the Olympics?

QUIZ: How much do you know about Indians at the Olympics?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Take our quiz to find out just how much you know.

MDL delivers fourth Scorpene submarine to Navy

MDL delivers fourth Scorpene submarine to Navy

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Christened 'Vela', the submarine was launched on May 6, 2019, and has completed all major harbour and sea trials including weapon and sensor trials despite COVID-19-induced restrictions, the Navy said.

Ananya, Ishaan go on a Valentine's Day date

Ananya, Ishaan go on a Valentine's Day date

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Celebs have been spotted in the city going about their regular routine. So what did they do on Valentine Day?

Sunny Leone's REMEDY for petrol prices

Sunny Leone's REMEDY for petrol prices

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Shahid, Mira celebrate togetherness... Rahul takes a selfie...

A Legend Says Goodbye

A Legend Says Goodbye

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

We should all bow before the legend that is Leander, says Rahul Jacob.

Paes-Stosur crash out of Australian Open

Paes-Stosur crash out of Australian Open

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Veteran Leander Paes and his partner Samantha Stosur suffered a second round defeat in the mixed doubles event, ending India's campaign at the Australian Open.

Nagal downs Istomin to advance at Tokyo Olympics

Nagal downs Istomin to advance at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Becomes only third Indian to win a singles match at the Games.

French Open: Sania-Dodig to face Paes-Martina in mixed doubles final

French Open: Sania-Dodig to face Paes-Martina in mixed doubles final

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Indian tennis stars Sania Mirza and Leander Paes will battle it out for the French Open mixed doubles title with their respective partners, having won their semi-final matches on Thursday.

Raja-Sharan beat Paes-Lipsky to enter Challenger final

Raja-Sharan beat Paes-Lipsky to enter Challenger final

Rediff.com20 May 2017

Third seeds Raja and Sharan got the better of second seeds Paes and Lipsky 6-2, 6-3 in a lop-sided semi-final.

Legend Paes set for his last tournament in India

Legend Paes set for his last tournament in India

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Indian tennis legend Leander Paes is set to play his last tournament on home soil as he was on Saturday handed a wild card entry in doubles for the third edition of Tata Open Maharashtra, beginning in Pune from February 3. The 46-year-old Paes and his partner Australian Mathew Ebden will face the pair of Divij Sharan and New Zealand's Artem Sitak in the first round.

'Much to learn by watching Leander, Mahesh play'

'Much to learn by watching Leander, Mahesh play'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2004

Promising Indian tennis ace Karan Rastogi says though he didn't play a game in the Davis Cup match against New Zealand, all the same it was a great learning experience.

AITA picks team for Pakistan tie; Paes, top-players return

AITA picks team for Pakistan tie; Paes, top-players return

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

AITA usually names five-member squad apart from one or two reserve players.

What former captain Amritraj has to say about the Bhupathi-Paes row

What former captain Amritraj has to say about the Bhupathi-Paes row

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

'All Mahesh needed to do was send an e-mail to Leander that he was not being considered in final four and mark a copy to AITA'