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Is Serena Williams the US Open favourite?

Is Serena Williams the US Open favourite?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Top-seeded Serena Williams said on Friday that she was not sure about the state of her balky right shoulder but felt more relaxed entering next week's US Open than last year.

Why Tejas is better than Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder

Why Tejas is better than Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder

Rediff.com14 May 2021

'The JF-17 is the aircraft of today and the Tejas is the aircraft of tomorrow.'

PIX: Bayern demolish Wolfsburg to end season on high

PIX: Bayern demolish Wolfsburg to end season on high

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Bayern Munich, already crowned Bundesliga champions last week, lifted the league trophy in an empty stadium on Saturday after crushing hosts VfL Wolfsburg 4-0 on the final matchday. Bayern can win more silverware next week with the German Cup final against Bayer Leverkusen. They are also still in the Champions League.

Clarke takes over as No 1 Test batsman; Pujara ranked 21

Clarke takes over as No 1 Test batsman; Pujara ranked 21

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Michael Clarke regained the No. 1 ranking in the Reliance ICC Player Rankings for Test batsmen after a spectacular performance in the second Test between Australia and South Africa, which ended in a thrilling draw in Adelaide on Monday.

Can Kallis topple Dravid from most runs scorers list?

Can Kallis topple Dravid from most runs scorers list?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

Veteran South African all rounder Jacques Kallis requires just 184 runs over the course of the next two Test matches against Pakistan to move above retired Indian batsman Rahul Dravid into the third place for most runs in a Test career.

Five airlines win bids to fly 128 routes; link 70 airports

Five airlines win bids to fly 128 routes; link 70 airports

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Agra, Shimla, Nanded, Kanpur and Jamshedpur are among the many airports that would see connectivity under Udan.

SC shuts doors on BS IV vehicles from April 1, 2020

SC shuts doors on BS IV vehicles from April 1, 2020

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

A three-judge bench headed by Justice Madan B Lokur made it clear that only BS VI compliant vehicle shall be sold in the country from April 1, 2020.

'India unlikely to see self-driving cars soon'

'India unlikely to see self-driving cars soon'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

'It is a gradual process of saying we want to have all the decisions across business sectors available in India as well.'

PIX: Ronaldo on target as Juve go 3rd; Varane strikes for Real

PIX: Ronaldo on target as Juve go 3rd; Varane strikes for Real

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

A summary of Saturday's action in Serie A and La Liga.

EPL PIX: Spurs to go fourth; West Brom draw with Hammers

EPL PIX: Spurs to go fourth; West Brom draw with Hammers

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

Images from the English Premier League matches played across England on Sunday.

Tottenham beat Swansea to move back into the top four

Tottenham beat Swansea to move back into the top four

Rediff.com16 Dec 2012

Belgium international Jan Vertonghen scored a second-half winner to send Tottenham Hotspur back into the top four of the Premier League after a 1-0 home win against a stubborn Swansea City on Sunday.

Proteas ruin Ponting farewell with emphatic win

Proteas ruin Ponting farewell with emphatic win

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

South Africa ruined Ricky Ponting's farewell with an emphatic 309-run victory over Australia in the third Test on Monday to clinch the three-match series 1-0 and cement their position at the top of the ICC Test rankings.

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

A preview of the line-up action in the English Premier League.

England did not respond well to top ranking, admits Strauss

England did not respond well to top ranking, admits Strauss

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

England captain Andrew Strauss acknowledged on Monday that his team had not responded well to the challenge of defending their world number one Test ranking.

A 2-0 win can propel India to No. 3 in ICC rankings

A 2-0 win can propel India to No. 3 in ICC rankings

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

India can leapfrog two places to the third spot, if they win the upcoming four-Test series against the visiting England side by a margin of 2-0 or more.

Man United go top as Van Persie haunts Arsenal

Man United go top as Van Persie haunts Arsenal

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

Robin van Persie helped fire Manchester United to the top of the Premier League table with a 2-1 win over Arsenal on Saturday as the Dutchman scored against his former club at Old Trafford.

Is India's 5G dream in trouble?

Is India's 5G dream in trouble?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Nivedita Mookerji explains why a timely rollout of 5G may not be easy in India.

Can Tesla win India where most US carmakers have failed?

Can Tesla win India where most US carmakers have failed?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

What will it take for Tesla to plug and play in India? Sector pundits say it's a mix of strategy, getting the price right, timing, the right talent, and above all, patience.

PIX: Real outclass Barcelona to reclaim La Liga lead

PIX: Real outclass Barcelona to reclaim La Liga lead

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Real Madrid showed their character by beating Barcelona 2-0 in Sunday's top-of-the-table 'Clasico', leapfrogging their rivals at the La Liga summit after a week in which their pride had taken a beating at home and in Europe. Brazilian teenager Vinicius Jr scored the opener in the 71st minute with a strike that deflected off Gerard Pique, flummoxing goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen who had made some jaw-dropping saves, and substitute Mariano added the second in added time.

T20 WC: What teams need to do to make semis

T20 WC: What teams need to do to make semis

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

With 12 matches to go across the two Super 12 groups, here's a look at what all 12 teams need to do to book their spots in the tournament knockouts.

Aston Villa's Grealish is PUNCHED by pitch invader in derby win at Birmingham

Aston Villa's Grealish is PUNCHED by pitch invader in derby win at Birmingham

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

The supporter ran on to the pitch at St Andrew's Stadium and made a beeline for Grealish, who did not see him coming, before landing a punch to the side of his face.

Lord's showing vaults Philander to career-best No 2 spot

Lord's showing vaults Philander to career-best No 2 spot

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Fast bowler Vernon Philander has achieved a career-best second position on the Reliance ICC Player Rankings for Test bowlers after inspiring South Africa to a 51-run victory over England in the third Test at Lord's, which gave the Proteas a 2-0 series win, and, with it, the number-one position on the Reliance ICC Test Championship table.

Hamilton feels Ferrari are hungrier than Mercedes

Hamilton feels Ferrari are hungrier than Mercedes

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Ferrari won the race in one-two formation, with Sebastian Vettel leading Charles Leclerc, for their third successive victory.

T20I rankings: Afghan batsman Zazai hammers his way into top-10

T20I rankings: Afghan batsman Zazai hammers his way into top-10

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

According to an ICC release, Maxwell's scores of 56 and 113*, in the two T20Is that helped Australia claim the series 2-0, helped him rise two positions to 3rd in the rankings.

England thrashed by innings as Steyn takes five

England thrashed by innings as Steyn takes five

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Dale Steyn claimed five for 56 to help bowl South Africa to a comprehensive innings and 12-run victory over England before tea on the fifth day of the first cricket Test at The Oval on Monday.

Soccer PIX: Chelsea edge Palace; Leicester hold Arsenal

Soccer PIX: Chelsea edge Palace; Leicester hold Arsenal

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

IMAGES from soccer matches played in the EPL, La Liga and Serie A on Tuesday.

How Modi outwitted Rao's Babri Masjid calculation

How Modi outwitted Rao's Babri Masjid calculation

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

'He failed to foresee that the campaign of hatred need not be continuous; a sporadic, scattered campaign is enough.' 'What was important is to keep the pot boiling, not let it overflow like happened during the masjid-mandir days,' notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

It's India vs New Zealand, Australia vs England

It's India vs New Zealand, Australia vs England

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

After 45 games in the ICC men's cricket World Cup the group stage is complete, and the final four now know who will play who in the semi-finals. Australia, India, England and New Zealand knew prior to Saturday's final group matches that they would be in the top four and that all that was to be decided was the end of group standings.

Kashyap qualifies for Olympics after Chen Jin walkover

Kashyap qualifies for Olympics after Chen Jin walkover

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

In a dramatic turn of events, Indian shuttler P Kashyap edged past Ajay Jayaram to qualify for the London Olympics after Chen Jin of China gave him a walkover in the quarter-finals of the Indian Open Super Series because of a wrist injury, in New Delhi on Friday.

ODI Rankings: Kohli slips, Dhoni rises

ODI Rankings: Kohli slips, Dhoni rises

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Indian captain Virat Kohli, on Friday, slipped a rung to third in the International Cricket Council (ICC) rankings for ODI batsmen but his predecessor Mahendra Singh Dhoni gained a spot to be 13th in the latest list issued in Dubai.

No irregular betting in Champions League games: UEFA

No irregular betting in Champions League games: UEFA

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

UEFA has not detected any irregular betting patterns in Wednesday's Champions League matches to justify an enquiry, the European governing body said on Thursday.

Europa League: Schalke, Stoke power into last 32

Europa League: Schalke, Stoke power into last 32

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

Schalke 04, Lokomotiv Moscow and Stoke City sealed places in the last 32 of the Europa League but a 2-0 defeat at Salzburg left Paris St Germain coach Antoine Kombouare looking over his shoulder on Thursday.

Murray passes Federer in rankings with third win

Murray passes Federer in rankings with third win

Rediff.com16 Oct 2011

Andy Murray beat Spain's David Ferrer 7-5, 6-4 to claim the Shanghai Masters tennis title on Sunday and move ahead of Swiss Roger Federer in the rankings for the first time in his career.

Pakistan, Sri Lanka aim to better ICC Test standings

Pakistan, Sri Lanka aim to better ICC Test standings

Rediff.com16 Oct 2011

Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be aiming to move upwards in the ICC Test Championship table when they go head to head in a three-Test series which starts at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Auto sector gets relief but no word on cutting GST

Auto sector gets relief but no word on cutting GST

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The government on Friday announced several relief measures including deferring one-time registration fee, lifting the ban on purchase of petrol/diesel vehicles by its departments and allowing higher depreciation, but it remained non-committal on the demand for a reduction in GST rates.

How NBFC-MFIs managed to raise 26,200 crore in securitisation deals in FY19

How NBFC-MFIs managed to raise 26,200 crore in securitisation deals in FY19

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

One of the factors behind the rise in securitisation deals was State Bank of India's (SBI) decision to buy portfolio worth Rs 45,000 crore from NBFCs

Rise of Cars24, India's latest unicorn

Rise of Cars24, India's latest unicorn

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Co-founders of India's latest unicorn expected Covid-19 to be a speed breaker; instead it accelerated sales. Cars24 now enjoys more than 90 per cent market share among all other similar online transaction platforms. Dhruv Munjal traces the birth of this used-cars platform.

Man City's Tevez scores twice, wants to stay

Man City's Tevez scores twice, wants to stay

Rediff.com18 May 2011

Carlos Tevez struck a superb double as Manchester City rose to third in the Premier League and closer to a guaranteed Champions League spot with a 3-0 win over FA Cup final opponents Stoke City on Tuesday.

ICC Test rankings: Ashwin tops bowlers and all-rounders' list

ICC Test rankings: Ashwin tops bowlers and all-rounders' list

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

Indian captain Virat Kohli has had an ordinary Test series against Australia with scores of 0, 13, 12 and 15 in the two matches so far and has slipped one place to fourth, logging 847 points.

To tackle pollution, Delhi told to introduce BS-VI fuel in 2018

To tackle pollution, Delhi told to introduce BS-VI fuel in 2018

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Automobile manufacturers said Euro-VI grade vehicles will not hit the roads before 2020 but the advancement gives them confidence to make investments in manufacturing such vehicles.