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Why Muguruza is the favourite to win French Open

Why Muguruza is the favourite to win French Open

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Former men's champion Mats Wilander believes third seed Muguruza now looks like the most likely champion, having not dropped a set and thrashing Maria Sharapova on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: A prison where people go to relax

PHOTOS: A prison where people go to relax

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Since 2013, the 'Prison Inside Me' facility in northeast Hongcheon has hosted more than 2,000 inmates, many of them stressed office workers and students.

'Scary' Wawrinka is hot title threat

'Scary' Wawrinka is hot title threat

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

If Stanislas Wawrinka's hot streak extends another four days, the Swiss might be unstoppable in his quest for a second French Open title, three-time former champion Mats Wilander said.

PIX: Late Goretzka goal helps Bayern close in on title

PIX: Late Goretzka goal helps Bayern close in on title

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

Leon Goretzka's 86th minute goal gave Bayern Munich a 2-1 victory over visitors Borussia Moenchengladbach on Saturday, meaning they need to win just one of their last three matches to secure the Bundesliga title.

PIX: Italy miss out on World Cup again, Portugal survive

PIX: Italy miss out on World Cup again, Portugal survive

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Quaison fires Sweden to extra-time World Cup playoff win over Czechs

This former champ tells it straight on Day 4 at Roland Garros

This former champ tells it straight on Day 4 at Roland Garros

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

The Swedish former world number one is in the French capital soaking up all the action as a presenter for broadcaster Eurosport's daily flagship show 'Game, Set and Mats'.

Sushil's World Championship return after eight years lasts just one bout

Sushil's World Championship return after eight years lasts just one bout

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Sagaliuk's defeat in quarterfinals shut the repechage door on the Indian.

Olympics-bound Vinesh pulls out of national camp citing health risk

Olympics-bound Vinesh pulls out of national camp citing health risk

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Vinesh Phogat, the only Indian woman wrestler to have qualified for Tokyo Olympics, has pulled out of the national camp citing health safety concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a decision which has irked the national federation.

PICS: India score stunning win over England in 2nd Test

PICS: India score stunning win over England in 2nd Test

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

Images from Day 5 in the second Test between England and India, at Lord's, on Monday.

Will Gayatri get married?

Will Gayatri get married?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Simran Dhir's very readable debut novel Best Intentions portrays the colours as well as the privilege and politics of Delhi life.

EPL: Liverpool held; City thrash Burnley

EPL: Liverpool held; City thrash Burnley

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Liverpool frustrated as they were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw at Brighton on Saturday

Will the market rally sustain?

Will the market rally sustain?

Rediff.com12 May 2015

There are a few factors that can spoil the party

Sushmita's post-workout selfie is all the motivation you'll need today

Sushmita's post-workout selfie is all the motivation you'll need today

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

At 42, she's inspiring people to get fitter.

Street cheers end of tax terror

Street cheers end of tax terror

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

The adjustment orders for AY2012, are expected between January and March 2016.

5 asanas to begin your yoga journey

5 asanas to begin your yoga journey

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Yoga expert Shikha Pandey shows you how simple asanas can help you become fitter this year.

Kabaddi's captain cool Anup Kumar retires

Kabaddi's captain cool Anup Kumar retires

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

The iconic player concluded a historic 15-year career, where he has led several teams to victory and grown the sport in the country.

CWG champion Sushil doesn't want to 'hold on to grudges'

CWG champion Sushil doesn't want to 'hold on to grudges'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

That was a phase, this is also a phase -- was philosophical Sushil Kumar's first reaction as he celebrated his third successive gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, the build-up to which was marred by a selection controversy and questions over his fitness.

10 Memorable ROMANTIC Movies

10 Memorable ROMANTIC Movies

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Subhash K Jha lists his 10 favourite romantic Hindi films.

Why danger lurks for claycourt king Nadal at French Open

Why danger lurks for claycourt king Nadal at French Open

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The cool days of late September, with damp courts expected, will level the playing field and for the first time, other than when Rafael Nadal has been injured, he looks vulnerable on his beloved clay.

Won't allow any terror group to attack from Pakistani soil: Imran

Won't allow any terror group to attack from Pakistani soil: Imran

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Khan said Pakistan wants peace with India but will retaliate in case of any "aggression" by the neighbouring country.

Steel: Sidelined by budget

Steel: Sidelined by budget

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

The levy of service tax for transport of goods by rail, transport of cargo, goods through inland water including national waterways will hike the transport cost.

Dyes & pigments: Washed out with no specific plan

Dyes & pigments: Washed out with no specific plan

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

The dyestuff industry is at a threshold of momentous change.

Absconding rape-accused Nithyananda sets up his own nation 'Kailaasa'

Absconding rape-accused Nithyananda sets up his own nation 'Kailaasa'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The country has its own triangular flag with an emblem of Paramashiva and Nandi and is called the 'Rishabha Dhvaja'.

COVID fallout: Markets crowded, but malls empty

COVID fallout: Markets crowded, but malls empty

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

What can malls do to entice customers? Brand coach Ambi Parameswaran has a few suggestions.

Euro Previews: Germany won't accept underdogs tag; Hungary need unity

Euro Previews: Germany won't accept underdogs tag; Hungary need unity

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

The Germans will play their group matches in Munich

Murray is a tactical 'genius', says Wilander

Murray is a tactical 'genius', says Wilander

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Andy Murray will need to be at his streetwise best to beat Stan Wawrinka in the French Open semi-finals on Friday, three-times former Roland Garros champion Mats Wilander told Reuters.

Euro 2016: Germany's Khedira out of semi-final v France

Euro 2016: Germany's Khedira out of semi-final v France

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Germany's holding midfielder Sami Khedira will miss their Euro 2016 semi-final against hosts France on Thursday after he sustained an adductor muscle injury in their quarter-final win over Italy, coach Joachim Loew said on Monday. Khedira, who had played in every match of the tournament so far, was taken off early in that game after overstretching during a challenge for the ball.

5 simple yoga poses to teach your kids

5 simple yoga poses to teach your kids

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

These poses will help your child connect with nature, learn more about animals and stay fit while doing so.

Civil Aviation: No change in ATF taxes

Civil Aviation: No change in ATF taxes

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

The budget has increased the outlay for the Ministry of Civil Aviation by 21% at Rs 12165 crore from Rs 10031 crore for FY2008-09. However, the revised estimate for FY2008-09 was at Rs 7490 crore against the outlay of Rs 10031 crore.

Transportation costs of petrochemicals may go up

Transportation costs of petrochemicals may go up

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

Union budget provides no major fillip to the ailing sector.

Duty on STBs to hit India's cable operators

Duty on STBs to hit India's cable operators

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

The exemption of the value of right to use packaged software would be beneficial to the gaming industry.

Chlor alkali: Select few will benefit

Chlor alkali: Select few will benefit

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

Some chlor alkali producers using naphtha as feedstock for captive power plant will benefit from cut in the excise duty on naphtha from 16% to 14%.

Govt may not tinker with Minimum Alternate Tax

Govt may not tinker with Minimum Alternate Tax

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

The Finance Ministry is unlikely to tinker with the 10 per cent Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT), the amount companies getting tax exemptions pay on their book profits, despite the industry chambers' demand to reduce the same.

Federer warns against internal battles as tennis bodies clash

Federer warns against internal battles as tennis bodies clash

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Tennis must avoid "internal battles" if its growth is to keep pace with other sports, Roger Federer said on Monday in response to news that the ATP was to launch a revamped World Team Cup.

Sitharaman cuts corporate tax to China's level, 'historic' says PM

Sitharaman cuts corporate tax to China's level, 'historic' says PM

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Companies in China, South Korea and Indonesia pay 25 per cent tax, while those in Malaysia pay 24 per cent. Only Japan has a higher tax than India at 30.6 per cent. Hong Kong has the lowest corporate tax rate of 16.5 per cent while Singapore has 17 per cent rate and Thailand and Vietnam levy 20 per cent tax on companies.

How Vinesh Phogat sealed Olympic berth

How Vinesh Phogat sealed Olympic berth

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

'I was not nervous because I had to wrestle strong opponents. It is a World Championship and qualifying for the Olympics was very important for me, so that nervousness was there'

ICC Champions Trophy 2009: Points table

ICC Champions Trophy 2009: Points table

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

How the teams are placed in their groups in the ICC Champions Trophy 2009.

'Wimbledon is Federer's best chance to win 21st slam'

'Wimbledon is Federer's best chance to win 21st slam'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Federer, a 20-times Grand Slam champion and the world number three, won the last of his eight Wimbledon titles in 2017 and is seeded second this year behind top-ranked Novak Djokovic.

Railways may convert 20,000 coaches into isolation wards

Railways may convert 20,000 coaches into isolation wards

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

In a letter to all the zonal general managers on Monday, the board has said that initially 5,000 coaches will be converted.

How Del Potro can be a 'nightmare' for Nadal...

How Del Potro can be a 'nightmare' for Nadal...

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Juan Martin del Potro could be a 'nightmare opponent' for Rafael Nadal when they clash in the French Open semi-finals on Friday, according to former champion Mats Wilander.