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ATP Finals PIX: Zverev tastes first victory over Nadal

ATP Finals PIX: Zverev tastes first victory over Nadal

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Tsitsipas had lost all five previous matches against the Russian, but turned the tables in impressive fashion.

Guardiola wants Manchester City to become 'believers'

Guardiola wants Manchester City to become 'believers'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

ManchesterCity manager Pep Guardiola had his spirits cheered with a 5-0 FA Cup thrashing of West Ham United on Friday that the Spaniard hopes will turn his side into "believers" for the rest of the campaign.

'The themes of my novel are universal'

'The themes of my novel are universal'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

Debutante novelist Kamala Nair speaks to Arthur J Pais.

Saina to miss Tokyo qualifier; Indian archers denied Swiss visa

Saina to miss Tokyo qualifier; Indian archers denied Swiss visa

Rediff.com6 May 2021

India has been battling a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic that has forced many countries to ban travellers from India.

Will Modi help the light-makers of Chandernagor?

Will Modi help the light-makers of Chandernagor?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

2020 has dimmed the animated bulbs that create magical images and transform Kolkata into a mesmerising fairyland during Durga Puja.

COVID-19: 'Maharashtra is putting up a fight'

COVID-19: 'Maharashtra is putting up a fight'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'But to see the effects of that, it will take a week or two more.'

FA Cup: Arsenal subdue Leeds to reach fourth round

FA Cup: Arsenal subdue Leeds to reach fourth round

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

Arsenal subdued a spirited Leeds United to reach the FA Cup fourth round with a 3-1 victory in a lively third-round replay at Elland Road on Wednesday.

'Beneath Hindutva right-wing's hatred for Nehru lurks a very deep fear'

'Beneath Hindutva right-wing's hatred for Nehru lurks a very deep fear'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Under the more strident Modi version of Hindutva, Nehru has almost become a contemporary political figure.' 'The ruling party knows that without total erasure and distortion of Nehru, their fantasies will always be wobbly.'

PHOTOS: Cook's farewell knock helps England seize control

PHOTOS: Cook's farewell knock helps England seize control

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Alastair Cook, as unflappable as ever, led from the front in the final innings of his record-breaking Test career as England built a commanding 154-run lead over India at the Oval on Sunday.

Hockey coach Harendra quits after loss to Malaysia

Hockey coach Harendra quits after loss to Malaysia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

Indian men's hockey team national coach Harendra Singh on Tuesday resigned from his post after his side crashed out of the Asian Games final with a 3-4 defeat by Malaysia in the second semifinal in Guangzhou, China.

3rd Test, Day 1: Stokes grabs six wickets for England before Windies hit back

3rd Test, Day 1: Stokes grabs six wickets for England before Windies hit back

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

West Indies staged a spirited fightback against England after being skittled for 123 as batsmen suffered a torrid opening day of the series-deciding third Test at Lord's on Thursday.

Bengaluru gets back its bakery from 1888

Bengaluru gets back its bakery from 1888

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Bangalore Connection 1888 tries to reclaim a piece of the city's past.

Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Medvedev, Barty advance; Svitolina knocked out

Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Medvedev, Barty advance; Svitolina knocked out

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Images from Day 4 of the Wimbledon tennis championships played in London, on Wednesday.

Urgently needed: National coronavirus crisis council

Urgently needed: National coronavirus crisis council

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

'The prime minister's announcement of a nation-wide shutdown was eloquent, but should have been more clearly phrased to avoid police overreach.' 'Migrant labour should have been allowed adequate notice and transport options to get home,' notes Rahul Jacob.

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan draws praises from SC

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan draws praises from SC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

The 74-year-old senior advocate had given up practice following his courtroom spat with then Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra.

Asin's hot 'n' sexy wardrobe

Asin's hot 'n' sexy wardrobe

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Here's a sneak peek into the actress' style file.

Porto offer stern test for confident Arsenal

Porto offer stern test for confident Arsenal

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Arsenal are brimming with confidence after beating Liverpool but they will have to show consistency to overcome in-form Porto in the Champions League last 16.

Prakash inches closer to Wimbledon main draw

Prakash inches closer to Wimbledon main draw

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Prakash Amritraj inched closer to his only second singles Grand Slam appearance after a spirited three-set win over Australia's Marinko Matosevic in the Wimbeldon qualifying event in London.

Offloaded Greenpeace activist addresses British MPs via Skype

Offloaded Greenpeace activist addresses British MPs via Skype

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Three days after she was stopped from boarding a flight to London by immigration officials, Greenpeace India activist Priya Pillai on Wednesday addressed British MPs through video conferencing and talked about the "struggle" of people of Mahan area in Madhya Pradesh.

Lampard on the spot to put Chelsea back on track

Lampard on the spot to put Chelsea back on track

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Frank Lampard scored from the penalty spot as Chelsea restored their three-point lead in the English Premier League with an unconvincing 2-1 home win against bottom club Portsmouth at Stamford Bridge in London, on Wednesday. Champions Manchester United had pulled level on points after beating a weakened Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-0 on Tuesday in manager Alex Ferguson's 900th league game in charge.

Sharif's open-heart surgery in UK 'successful'

Sharif's open-heart surgery in UK 'successful'

Rediff.com31 May 2016

The 66-year-old leader was recovering after the operation at Princess Grace Hospital in London and was expected to be conscious in a few hours.

Japan's cherry blossoms take our breath away

Japan's cherry blossoms take our breath away

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The flowers are a national symbol of Japan, and the annual display draws huge crowds -- and the attention of social media users.

12 odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

12 odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Here's this week of photos that prove we live in a mad world.

Champions Trophy will be our mental test, says Sreejesh

Champions Trophy will be our mental test, says Sreejesh

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

The Indian hockey team's stand-in captain and goalkeeper P R Sreejesh says the Champions Trophy in England and the following six-nation hockey tournament in Spain will give his side the opportunity to test players' mental strength ahead of the Rio Olympic Games.

Kane's halftime pep-talk inspires Tottenham fight back

Kane's halftime pep-talk inspires Tottenham fight back

Rediff.com9 May 2019

'We said we had 45 minutes to give everything. I'm a fan first and foremost and I know how much it means to the club'

Tributes paid to Indian World War I veterans

Tributes paid to Indian World War I veterans

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

India has paid tribute to the 1.5 million Indian soldiers in the UK who fought along with British troops during the First World War

iPhone X launch: The LONG lines and madness around the world

iPhone X launch: The LONG lines and madness around the world

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

The race to get your hands on the flagship iPhone is on.

'Hanif Mohd recovering well from liver cancer'

'Hanif Mohd recovering well from liver cancer'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

Legendary Pakistan batsman and former captain Hanif Mohammad is recovering well from liver cancer after undergoing a successful surgery in London, brother and former Test cricker Mushtaq Mohammad confirmed.

'Deal is done': UK, EU clinch post-Brexit free trade agreement

'Deal is done': UK, EU clinch post-Brexit free trade agreement

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

'We have got Brexit done and we can now take full advantage of the fantastic opportunities available to us as an independent trading nation, striking trade deals with other partners around the world,' Downing Street said in a statement.

Sindhu sidesteps minister's offer, says Gopichand is 'the best coach'

Sindhu sidesteps minister's offer, says Gopichand is 'the best coach'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

India's Olympic silver-medallist P V Sindhu, who captured the imagination of the entire nation by winning a silver medal at the Rio Olympics, has ignored Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mohammed Mahmood Ali's offer for a 'better coach', saying that her current guru Pullela Gopichand is the 'best coach' for her.

Diageo gets down to cleaning up USL

Diageo gets down to cleaning up USL

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Diageo, the world's largest distiller, has been focusing on compliance at United Spirits Ltd (USL) after its acquisition of a controlling stake in India's largest spirits maker.

EPL: Kane scores as Tottenham return to winning ways

EPL: Kane scores as Tottenham return to winning ways

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

Harry Kane became Tottenham's joint fifth highest scorer as he helped his side earn a 2-1 Premier League victory over Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.

Style diaries: You'll want to steal Sonam's all black look

Style diaries: You'll want to steal Sonam's all black look

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

A weekly roundup of the best and worst styles from the celebrity circuit.

'Your love for your motherland is timeless...Evergreen'

'Your love for your motherland is timeless...Evergreen'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'What can I do for my India except make films that showcase it's greatness to the world, which touch on national issues and arouse the feeling of patriotism?'

EPL: Big four back in action

EPL: Big four back in action

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool switch their attention away from European glory and back to the English title race at the weekend.

Kumble faults Oz for Sydney crisis

Kumble faults Oz for Sydney crisis

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

In a combative, straight from the shoulder signed column published in the Times, London, India captain Anil Kumble puts the onus for the ongoing controversy squarely on Australia.

Manavjit in for Rajput in Indian shooting team for Rio Olympics

Manavjit in for Rajput in Indian shooting team for Rio Olympics

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Trap shooter Manavjit Singh Sandhu got the nod ahead of Sanjeev Rajput as the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) announced its final shooting squad of 12 for the Rio Olympic Games in New Delhi on Saturday.

Tennis Roundup: Djokovic blasts past Pouille; Thiem tames Murray

Tennis Roundup: Djokovic blasts past Pouille; Thiem tames Murray

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

World number one Novak Djokovic continued his dominant form in Tokyo to storm past Frenchman Lucas Pouille 6-1, 6-2 and into the semi-finals of the Japan Open.

Smith lauds showing of young Royals

Smith lauds showing of young Royals

Rediff.com29 May 2008

Graeme Smith attributed Rajasthan Royals' success in the IPL to team spirit and the showing of the up-and-coming Indian youngsters in the side.

Cameron takes final bow as UK prime minister

Cameron takes final bow as UK prime minister

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Former British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday wished continued success for his country in its post-Brexit future as he left the Downing Street to meet Queen Elizabeth II to tender his resignation.