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Queen filmed saying Chinese officials were 'very rude'

Queen filmed saying Chinese officials were 'very rude'

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Her comments, which were aired on Wednesday, were recorded by an official royal cameraman during a Buckingham Palace garden party.

WTA Finals: Sania-Martina make winning start

WTA Finals: Sania-Martina make winning start

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Top seeds Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis continued their rampaging form and recorded a straight set victory in their opening match of the year-ending $7 million WTA Finals in Singapore.

Federer on course for hat-trick

Federer on course for hat-trick

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

World number one Roger Federer moved closer to a Sony Ericsson hat-trick on Monday, easing into the fourth round of the Masters Series event with 7-5 6-3 win over Spain's Nicolas Almagro.

Really cute pictures of celeb dads!

Really cute pictures of celeb dads!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

It is Father's Day this Sunday, and so it's as apt a time as any other to look back at some of the cutest pictures of celebrity dads with their little ones.

From 1500 km away, Russia bombards Islamic State in Syria

From 1500 km away, Russia bombards Islamic State in Syria

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Russia on Wednesday carried out intense rocket strikes targeting the Islamic State in Syria from warships in the Caspian Sea, 1500 km away.

Petrova ends Safarova's run to claim Paris title

Petrova ends Safarova's run to claim Paris title

Rediff.com12 Feb 2007

Russian Nadia Petrova ended Lucie Safarova's brilliant run at the Paris Open when she outfoxed the Czech 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 in Sunday's final

Football Focus: Neymar gets two-match ban for brawl

Football Focus: Neymar gets two-match ban for brawl

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

WTA Finals: Majestic Muguruza advances, Kvitova gets reprieve

WTA Finals: Majestic Muguruza advances, Kvitova gets reprieve

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Garbine Muguruza continued her dream debut at the WTA Finals by completing round robin play with a perfect 3-0 record to advance to the semi-finals after a hard fought 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 victory over Petra Kvitova on Friday.

Mauresmo, Kuznetsova sent packing

Mauresmo, Kuznetsova sent packing

Rediff.com21 Jan 2007

China's Na Li kept the Asian interest alive as she beat ninth seed Dinara Safina 6-2, 6-2.

Mauresmo, Kuznetsova enter fourth round

Mauresmo, Kuznetsova enter fourth round

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

Mauresmo stayed on course to defend her Australian Open title with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Czech Eva Birnerova in the third round on Friday.

Serena scrapes through in Hobart

Serena scrapes through in Hobart

Rediff.com9 Jan 2007

Despite Venus' misguided advice, Serena Williams beat Lucie Safarova 6-3, 3-6, 7-6.

American icon who introduced the world to Playboy magazine is dead

American icon who introduced the world to Playboy magazine is dead

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

A glimpse into the flamboyant life of Hugh Hefner.

How Uber palns to serve its passenger better

How Uber palns to serve its passenger better

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

It was investing heavily in finding new ways to gauge driver behaviour apart from just relying on feedback provided by riders.

How Indian athletes fared on Day 9 in Rio

How Indian athletes fared on Day 9 in Rio

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

India's report card on the ninth day of the 2016 Olympics.

Justin cheating on Cameron?

Justin cheating on Cameron?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2004

Nadal enters quarter-finals at Rio 2016

Nadal enters quarter-finals at Rio 2016

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Rafael Nadal reached the Olympic Games quarter-finals on Thursday, winning the first of 10 matches he will need to sweep in just four days if he is to secure triple Rio gold. The 2008 champion defeated Gilles Simon 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 for his eighth win over the Frenchman in nine meetings. Nadal, a 14-time major winner, is playing in his first tournament in two months after a wrist injury caused an early withdrawal from the French Open.

Review: Paddington is a must-watch

Review: Paddington is a must-watch

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Paddington imparts practical life lessons in a way that is neither patronising nor insulting to the intelligence of kids, says Paloma Sharma.

The dilemma of Sir Ben

The dilemma of Sir Ben

Rediff.com27 Feb 2006

Jankovic survives Safarova challenge

Jankovic survives Safarova challenge

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

Third seed Jelena Jankovic had to work very hard on Friday to quell the challenge of Czech Lucie Safarova 5-7 7-6 6-2 and reach the fourth round at Wimbledon.

Sania-Hingis waltz into Miami Open final

Sania-Hingis waltz into Miami Open final

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis are in line to win their second title in a row as they breezed into the Miami Open final with a straight sets win over Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic.

Tennis round-up: Kvitova, Anderson get in form before US Open with title wins

Tennis round-up: Kvitova, Anderson get in form before US Open with title wins

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

Defending champion Petra Kvitova used a dominant serve to beat Lucie Safarova 6-7(6), 6-2, 6-2 in their all-Czech final at the Connecticut Open on Saturday.

These photos will make you want to say 'I Do'

These photos will make you want to say 'I Do'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Wedding photographers have the distinct honour of chronicling one of the most important events in a couple's life together. In 2017, the International Wedding Photographer of the Year Awards began recognising this challenging and rewarding work. Now in its third year, the 2019 winning entries were just recently announced, and they continue to showcase the best in artistic wedding photography from around the world.

Hingis beaten in comeback tournament

Hingis beaten in comeback tournament

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

Former world number one Martina Hingis' first comeback tournament ended in the semi-finals when she was beaten by fourth seed Flavia Pennetta 1-6, 7-6, 6-2 at the Australian hardcourt championships on Friday.

PHOTOS: Best of 2016 Australian Open

PHOTOS: Best of 2016 Australian Open

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

So it is over. Two weeks of intriguing tennis where the world's best competed for the year's first Grand Slam. While the match-fixing report cast a shadow over the start of the Australian Open, the tournament gained momentum as it progressed. Rediff.com encapsulates the best moments from the Rod Laver Arena.

Venus leads seeds into last 16

Venus leads seeds into last 16

Rediff.com17 May 2006

Venus Williams beat Czech Lucie Safarova 6-1, 6-4 in the second round of the Italian Open

India's growing coffee culture

India's growing coffee culture

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Indian coffee shops market over the next four-five years will grow between 6 and 18 per cent CAGR, all due to the growing coffee culture among the youth, increasing urbanisation, rising disposable income levels and changing eating and drinking preferences, says Atanu Biswas.

Petrova sets up Schiavone clash

Petrova sets up Schiavone clash

Rediff.com9 Apr 2006

Top seed Nadia Petrova fired five aces in securing her 22nd victory of the year at the Amelia Island tournament.

Safarova wins Australian hardcourt title

Safarova wins Australian hardcourt title

Rediff.com7 Jan 2006

The Czech teenager beat Italian fourth-seed Flavia Pennetta in the final of the Australian women's hardcourt championship.

Kvitova doubted she would ever play a Slam final again

Kvitova doubted she would ever play a Slam final again

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

'It wasn't really a nice time to be dealing with everything'

Vekic savours coming-of-age win over Konta in Nottingham

Vekic savours coming-of-age win over Konta in Nottingham

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Croatia's Donna Vekic came from a set down to win the Nottingham grasscourt event in a pulsating final against Britain's Johanna Konta on Sunday to remind the tennis world why she was once considered one of the game's hottest prospects.

How much carbs should you have?

How much carbs should you have?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

It is recommended that you consume 1 to 4 gm of carbohydrates per every 2.2 pounds (approx 1 kg) of body weight if you are planning to exercise for longer than an hour.

Facebook can legally block pages without any explanation

Facebook can legally block pages without any explanation

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

In a major victory for Facebook, a United States court has ruled that it can block content without any explanation after a Sikh group filed a lawsuit challenging the blocking of its social media page.

Sania cruises into quarters

Sania cruises into quarters

Rediff.com25 Aug 2005

The third seeded Indian beat Israel's Shahar Peer 7-6, 6-1 at the Forest Hills Women's Classic in New York.

FIFA World Cup: England hammer Panama 6-1 after Kane hat-trick

FIFA World Cup: England hammer Panama 6-1 after Kane hat-trick

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Stones headed England in front in the eighth minute, losing his marker to angle home a Kieran Trippier corner before captain Kane made it 2-0 in the 22nd minute with his third goal of the tournament, an emphatically struck penalty after Jesse Lingard was pushed over in the box by Fidel Escobar.

Remember these sporting moments?

Remember these sporting moments?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

As we sit at home and miss live action, the wondrous phenomenon of sport has delivered so many past glories that we will probably never run out of things to see, recalls Dhruv Munjal.

Pretty please: Sartorially splendid 4-year-olds take internet by storm

Pretty please: Sartorially splendid 4-year-olds take internet by storm

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

This duo of fashionable kindergartners have taken the internet by storm with more than 21,000 followers on their Instagram account.

Should have left UCLA players in jail in China: Trump

Should have left UCLA players in jail in China: Trump

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Trump's comments on Twitter came the day after LaVar Ball, the father of LiAngelo Ball, downplayed Trump's involvement in the three athletes' release.

Desi doctor was among first to help injured Harrison Ford

Desi doctor was among first to help injured Harrison Ford

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

An Indian-origin doctor was among the first who came to Harrison Ford's aid immediately after seeing his plane crash-land on a Los Angeles golf course.

Rusedski slips away from hearing

Rusedski slips away from hearing

Rediff.com10 Feb 2004

Oscars 2015: Scenes you may have missed!

Oscars 2015: Scenes you may have missed!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

All the parties, fashion and general merriment from the Oscars night!