A year before he won his first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros in 2005, Rafa made his debut in India at the Chennai Open.
Kumar Rocker scripts Major League Baseball history
Amid the rhythmic chug of the train, a chorus of voices rises, each bearing its tale of hope and despair.
'We give them problems so that they can come up with solutions using the technological skills they have learnt.' 'In fact, changemaking and problem solving are interchangeable, in a way.'
Joan MacDonald began her fitness journey three years ago and has already lost 22 kg.
Sukanya Verma gives you some interesting options.
P V Sindhu has no regrets about her preparation for the Paris Olympics, saying she did everything she could to be in the best shape but her defence let her down in the women's singles pre-quarter-final against China's He Bing Jiao, in Paris, on Thursday.
A 16-year-old Sunil Chhetri's joy knew no bounds when he was handed over a token amount of Rs 1000 for his first-ever contract with a Delhi-based club, recalled his childhood coach Mohammad Sajid on Thursday.
The countrywide Christmas Peace Train will start its journey from Rawalpindi on Thursday and is scheduled to reach Karachi on December 31, 2016.
'He treated stars and assistants with the same unfailing courtesy.'
With a large number of Indian youth aspiring to work in the railways, delays in filling up railway job vacancies were a point of criticism against the BJP in the run-up to the elections.
Ravaged but resolute H S Prannoy focussed on increasing speed ahead of Paris Olympics
The 21-year-old consistently bowled in the range of 150 kph and stood out as the star performer in Bangladesh's 2-0 series sweep in Pakistan.
'I will never go against my comfort zone in terms of outfits. So, I refused Housefull.'
Modi's name sparks muted enthusiasm, scepticism among youth; people expect better development pace from the prime minister
Dipa Karmakar is one of only five women in gymnastics history to have successfully executed the Produnova -- called the 'vault of death'.
A spectacular aerial display showcasing the prowess and manoeuvrability of the Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft over the iconic Marina sky captivated the hearts of Chennaiites who turned up in thousands on a sultry Sunday and witnessed the IAF's range of new aircraft including Rafale, roar in action.
'Today, if someone spits on us, we are ready to kill them, but these men, without raising a hand, led the country to freedom and that's easier said than done.;
It was the summer of 2006 (May 18). Writers' Building, then the state secretariat, was buzzing with journalists. The event marked the start of Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee's second term as chief minister. And in style, it got off with West Bengal bagging the small car plant, Nano.
'I tell those in their 20s that age is on their side and they should start exercising early.' 'Just like investing in good stocks, if they start early, they will get the multiplier effects of being healthy, fit and strong later in life.'
If one has to analyse Ashwin the cricketer, it is very difficult to ignore Ashwin, the person, who had a very independent mind and a brain that probably ticked 24x7. He believed in de-construction of his art and became craftier one ball at a time.
From battling opposition from the villagers who considered wrestling to be a man's sport, losing her father at the age of just nine, to taking on powerful federation officials, Vinesh has faced innumerable hardships on her way to realising her dreams.
'I've been working hard for this for the past 18 months and away from home for a long time...and it is good to know that it all paid off and the event is done and we've got what we came for'
With a 20 hour average delay, the New Jalpaiguri Express is the queen among late-running trains.
Ask rediffGURU Aashish Sood your CAT related questions.
Kane Williamson suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) while fielding for the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023 and underwent surgery in early April.
Uzbekistan lives comfortably in several centuries but is also a forward-looking nation, Deepa Gahlot discovers on a visit to this Central Asian country.
Nitesh Kumar outclassed Great Britain's Daniel Bethell 21-14, 18-21, 23-21 in the men's singles SL3 category final.
If "luxury on wheels" were an official title, it would go to the Venice Simplon-Orient Express. Here's a glance at the train.
Delhi Capitals' teenaged wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra can't wait to play alongside the likes of Rishabh Pant.
A low-down on the eight runners -- four men and four women -- who finished second in their qualifying heats to make the Olympic cut.
23 trains have been partially cancelled and five short terminated till September 26 as protesters blocked rail tracks at various places, including Amritsar, Ferozepur, Sangrur, Barnala, Mansa and Nabha.
Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi on Tuesday said "everything came together" for him at the Grand Swiss event on his way to the Candidates.
India's Navdeep Singh claimed gold medal in a dramatic men's javelin throw F41 final while Simran won the bronze medal in the women's 200m T12 final at the Paralympic Games in Paris on Saturday.
'Stay consistent, work hard and show up especially on the days you don't feel like it at all,' says the actor and mom of two.
Bangladesh pacers have also been fortunate to have come under the tutelage of South African great Allan Donald and former West Indian pacer Otis Gibson.
The triumph also took Germany to the top of FIH world rankings from the pre-tournament fourth place.
Sports films have their own unique charm, but those centered on the Olympics and Olympians stand apart, depicting unparalleled tales of grit, guts, gumption, and glory.
Rediff readers share their bitter sweet memories of ordering meals in the Indian Railways.
One stellar IPL season of 19 wickets in Kolkata Knight Riders' triumphant campaign brought pacer Harshit Rana into the national reckoning.
