News for 'Major Roberts'

US Open PIX: Djokovic one win away from Grand Slam

US Open PIX: Djokovic one win away from Grand Slam

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Daniil Medvedev dominated Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 7-5, 6-2 on Friday to reach the US Open final courtesy of a dozen aces in just a little over two hours.

What's delaying India's STUDY ABROAD plans?

What's delaying India's STUDY ABROAD plans?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Students who have received admission to foreign universities are struggling with unexpected delays, additional living costs and scarcity of vaccine supplies.

Trump announces troop cuts in Afghanistan, Iraq; draws fire

Trump announces troop cuts in Afghanistan, Iraq; draws fire

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

The United States has announced to reduce the number of American troops in Afghanistan and Iraq to 2,500 each by January 15 next year, which drew sharp reaction from influential lawmakers across the aisle.

China probed weaponising COVID in 2015: Reports

China probed weaponising COVID in 2015: Reports

Rediff.com10 May 2021

The paper also includes musing that SARS -- which hit China in 2003 -- could have been a man-made bioweapon deliberately unleashed by "terrorists".

Soccer: Leicester held; Leipzig in German cup final

Soccer: Leicester held; Leipzig in German cup final

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Leicester City suffered a frustrating night on the south coast as they were held to a 1-1 draw in the Premier League

Not the first time Serena clashed with US Open officials!

Not the first time Serena clashed with US Open officials!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

A factfile on Serena Williams's controversial moments with officials at the US Open following her defeat to Japan's Naomi Osaka in Saturday's final.

PIX: Djokovic takes first unsteady step toward calendar slam

PIX: Djokovic takes first unsteady step toward calendar slam

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Novak Djokovic took a first unsteady step toward completing the calendar-year Grand Slam on Tuesday as the Serb laboured into the second round of the US Open with a 6-1, 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-1 win over dashing Danish teenager Holger Rune.

Fake news is working overtime against me: Trump

Fake news is working overtime against me: Trump

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Trump's former campaign manager Paul Manafort was on Monday charged with conspiracy against the US.

Mertens, Sabalenka win first Grand Slam title at US Open

Mertens, Sabalenka win first Grand Slam title at US Open

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Mertens fell to the court and Sabalenka looked to the sky in disbelief before they embraced.

Court bars 'ISIS bride' from returning to UK to fight for citizenship

Court bars 'ISIS bride' from returning to UK to fight for citizenship

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

The United Kingdom government on Friday won a major legal battle as the Supreme Court ruled against allowing a London-born 21-year-old woman of Bangladeshi descent, who ran away to Syria as a teenager to join the Islamic State (ISIS) terror group, to return and fight her citizenship case.

PHOTOS: Federer's day out in Brisbane

PHOTOS: Federer's day out in Brisbane

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

With only two weeks to go for the Australian Open, tennis stars Roger Federer, Victoria Azarenka, Radek Stepanek and Garbine Muguruza were seen in a light-spirited mood in Brisbane. As part of Nickelodeon Kids Day, the tennis stars led by 17-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer posed for pictures with cartoon characters.

No pay-cut for players as of now: BCCI

No pay-cut for players as of now: BCCI

Rediff.com15 May 2020

The BCCI will cut down the expenses of its employees, as one of the measures, to overcome the revenue loss.

Will Piyush Goyal manage to clinch a trade deal with US

Will Piyush Goyal manage to clinch a trade deal with US

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

The high point of the trip will be Goyal's meeting with US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on November 13, which is expected to see the USTR push India towards lower import duties in a broad range of areas.

Trump calls Covid expert Dr Fauci 'idiot', 'disaster'

Trump calls Covid expert Dr Fauci 'idiot', 'disaster'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'People are tired of COVID. I have these huge rallies. People are saying whatever. Just leave us alone. They're tired of it. People are tired of hearing Fauci and all these idiot'

US Senate begins impeachment trial against Trump

US Senate begins impeachment trial against Trump

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Led by Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin, a battery of his party colleagues from the House of Representatives alleged that Trump incited his supporters for violence on January 6 as they stormed the Capitol Hill wherein Congressmen and Senators were performing their constitutional duty of counting and certification of the November 3rd presidential election results.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it: Ponting on shortening Test cricket

If it ain't broke, don't fix it: Ponting on shortening Test cricket

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting is against shortening of Test matches as he believes that four-day Tests might lead to more draws.

PIX: Djokovic in 10th Wimbledon semis; takes on Shapovalov

PIX: Djokovic in 10th Wimbledon semis; takes on Shapovalov

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Images from Day 9 of Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Wednesday.

Cricket Australia faces cash crisis amid coronavirus

Cricket Australia faces cash crisis amid coronavirus

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Cricket Australia Chief Executive Kevin Roberts has told staff that the governing body faces a financial crisis and would not have been able to pay its bills at the end of August without layoffs, local media reported on Saturday. Cricket Australia announced plans to lay off almost 80% of staff on Thursday, putting them on 20% pay until June 30 when it is hopes more will be known about how long government curbs put in place to control the coronavirus will last.

Dhoni has no immediate plans to retire, says longtime friend

Dhoni has no immediate plans to retire, says longtime friend

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Speculations over Dhoni's future intensified ever since India lost their big-ticket World Cup semifinal against New Zealand earlier this month.

'I don't regret': Shardul downplays missing fifer

'I don't regret': Shardul downplays missing fifer

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Shardul Thakur could have made it even more momentous at Brisbane with a five-wicket haul but has no regrets on missing out on that

The Birdcage director Mike Nichols passes away

The Birdcage director Mike Nichols passes away

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

He was 83.

'We are not as big as China but India stood positive'

'We are not as big as China but India stood positive'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Former India badminton coach Vimal Kumar on Tuesday blamed the withdrawals by Asian nations for the postponement of the Thomas and Uber Cup Final, calling it a "big setback" for the sport.

Saddening if done for vested interests: Ashok Khemka on 46th transfer

Saddening if done for vested interests: Ashok Khemka on 46th transfer

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Khemka who held the charge of principal secretary, social justice and empowerment department, was transferred and posted as principal secretary, sports and youth affairs.

Are you being phone-snubbed?

Are you being phone-snubbed?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Being 'phubbed' frequently makes the offended parties seek affirmation in the likes and shares of social media. 'We're looking online for what we're not getting offline. It's a vicious cycle,' say researchers.

Jayalalithaa okays release of Rajiv killers

Jayalalithaa okays release of Rajiv killers

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday decided to release all seven convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, including A G Perarivalan and Nalini.

League Cup: Everton survive scare

League Cup: Everton survive scare

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Premier League Everton survived a mighty scare to beat League One Barnsley 5-3 after extra time in the League Cup second round on Wednesday.

ISL: ATK land Tottenham Hotspur legend Robbie Keane

ISL: ATK land Tottenham Hotspur legend Robbie Keane

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Two-time champions ATK on Friday announced the signing of Irish football legend Robert David "Robbie" Keane for the fourth season of Indian Super League scheduled to be held in November.

Champions League: Bayern coach Flick faces final tactical dilemma

Champions League: Bayern coach Flick faces final tactical dilemma

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Bayern Munich's success in reaching the final of the Champions League has been built on a very distinct tactical approach but it is one that carries big risks against Paris St Germain, leaving coach Hansi Flick with a major dilemma.

Tiger Woods battling son Charlie for green jacket

Tiger Woods battling son Charlie for green jacket

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Tiger Woods should have been trying to keep his Masters green jacket out of the clutches of the world's top golfers over the next four days, instead he will battle his 11-year-old son Charlie for it over putting competitions. The Masters, which Woods won in magical fashion for a fifth time a year ago to claim his first major since 2008, has been postponed until November because of the coronavirus pandemic which has shut down world sport on an unprecedented scale.

India is incredible, Modi is a great leader: Trump

India is incredible, Modi is a great leader: Trump

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

The US president was feted at the world's largest cricket stadium in the "Namaste Trump" event in Ahmedabad and was cheered by tens of thousands of people.

World billiards: Rupesh Shah upsets Sethi, enters into pre-quarters

World billiards: Rupesh Shah upsets Sethi, enters into pre-quarters

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Rupesh Shah caused a major upset at the World Billiards Championship when he defeated seven-time World champion and compatriot Geet Sethi in the 'Long up' format and advanced into the pre-quarters of the event, in Leeds, on Tuesday.

Fresh injury worries threaten Bayern's Champions League run

Fresh injury worries threaten Bayern's Champions League run

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Torn muscle sidelines Robben for rest of the season; Lewandowski breaks jaw

US approves sale of $1.9-bn Integrated Air Defence Weapon System to India

US approves sale of $1.9-bn Integrated Air Defence Weapon System to India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

It also comes ahead of a possible visit by President Donald Trump to India later this month. Trump is set to visit India on a two-day trip between February 23 and 26 and both sides are in the process of fine-tuning his schedule, according to sources in New Delhi.

Ahead of inauguration, Washington DC turns into fortress

Ahead of inauguration, Washington DC turns into fortress

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

More than 25,000 National Guards have been deployed along with thousands of local police personnel and those from other security agencies. The area in and around Capitol Hill, a large part of Pennsylvania Avenue and the White House has been made out of bounds for the general public with eight-feet high iron barricades being erected.

US Open PIX: Alcaraz upsets Tsitsipas; Osaka shocked

US Open PIX: Alcaraz upsets Tsitsipas; Osaka shocked

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Images from Day 5 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Friday.

Same old story as Sharapova walloped by Serena

Same old story as Sharapova walloped by Serena

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

A stone-faced Sharapova was left to ponder a 6-1, 6-1 drubbing that proved once again Williams has all the answers when the pair meet on court.

What we can learn from the London terror attack

What we can learn from the London terror attack

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Are we creating videos that can flick on the jihadi switch, asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

PIX: First female ref to officiate Super Cup is ready for spotlight

PIX: First female ref to officiate Super Cup is ready for spotlight

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

The Super Cup is an annual match played between the winners of the Champions League and the Europa League

Miss World 2016: Stephanie's dream journey in pics

Miss World 2016: Stephanie's dream journey in pics

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

At 19, the 5'8" Puerto Rican beauty has not only accomplished her dreams, but also done her nation proud.

The Nobels and the Age Problem

The Nobels and the Age Problem

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Science is a young person's game. An award to a young scientist could free up that person to do productive work, or help win more grants by enhancing reputation, argues Devangshu Datta.