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Maria Sharapova withdraws from Rogers Cup with arm injury

Maria Sharapova withdraws from Rogers Cup with arm injury

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Maria Sharapova withdrew from the Rogers Cup with a sore left arm on Thursday, putting the five-time grand slam champion's US Open participation in doubt.

Rakesh Maria believes facts will absolve him

Rakesh Maria believes facts will absolve him

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

On the night of November 25, at around 10.30 pm, Rakesh Maria hand-delivered a long letter to Chandra Iyengar, the state additional home secretary. He took three hours to draft his letter because he has attached a detailed rebuttal with his letter expressing a desire to resign if he is not defended.

US Open PIX: Gauff flattens Gracheva; Sabalenka cruises

US Open PIX: Gauff flattens Gracheva; Sabalenka cruises

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

IMAGES from Day 1 of the US Open played Flushing Meadows, New York, United States, on Monday.

Rafael Nadal's India Connections

Rafael Nadal's India Connections

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

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.

Aus Open: How WBBL helped Ashleigh Barty beat Maria Sharapova

Aus Open: How WBBL helped Ashleigh Barty beat Maria Sharapova

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Barty's best performance for Heat came against Melbourne Stars, scoring a quickfire 39 off 27 balls. She went onto amass 68 runs in seven innings in the tournament before switching her focus back to tennis.

Maria disagrees with Gaffoor on local involvement

Maria disagrees with Gaffoor on local involvement

Rediff.com13 Feb 2009

Following the clarification from Maria, Gaffoor sang a different tune, and said that what he had meant was that 16 persons were involved in the terror attacks. Nine of them were killed, one is in custody with us, two others have been arrested, and four handlers are based in Pakistan, he said

Will Maria Sharapova ever beat Serena again?

Will Maria Sharapova ever beat Serena again?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Maria Sharapova must be driving herself crazy every time she steps on court to face Serena Williams.

Fadnavis seeks info from Maria on his meeting with Lalit Modi

Fadnavis seeks info from Maria on his meeting with Lalit Modi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said Mumbai Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria has been asked to provide "info" on his statement regarding his meeting with tainted ex-IPL boss Lalit Modi in London.

Di Maria may miss Manchester United's trip to Tottenham

Di Maria may miss Manchester United's trip to Tottenham

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Manchester United will await tests on winger Angel Di Maria to see if he has a chance of facing Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday after the Argentine suffered a pelvic injury in training.

Shiv Sena backs Maria over his meeting with Lalit Modi

Shiv Sena backs Maria over his meeting with Lalit Modi

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Hitting out at its ally the BJP, the Shiv Sena on Wednesday asked why the government was not backing Mumbai Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria.

Maria Sharapova spoils British party

Maria Sharapova spoils British party

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

Maria Sharapova overcame Briton Laura Robson and a partisan crowd on Number One court to reach the Wimbledon third round on Friday.

My god knows I am innocent: Maria Susairaj

My god knows I am innocent: Maria Susairaj

Rediff.com2 Jul 2011

Kannada actress Maria Susairaj, who walked out of jail on Saturday after serving more than three years behind bars in Neeraj Grover murder case, claimed she is innocent and the conviction is a "stigma" on her life.

Pooja Jatyan's Paralympic dream shattered

Pooja Jatyan's Paralympic dream shattered

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

From 4-0 up to heartbreak: Indian archer Pooja Jatyan misses Paralympics semis berth, losing to Wu Chunyan of China

Maharashtra govt defends Rakesh Maria's appointment; dissent grows

Maharashtra govt defends Rakesh Maria's appointment; dissent grows

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Amid reported discontent among some senior IPS officers over the appointment of Rakesh Maria as Mumbai Police Commissioner, Maharashtra government on Monday defended the move, saying there was nothing "unprecedented" about it.

Maria Sharapova congratulates pregnant rival Serena

Maria Sharapova congratulates pregnant rival Serena

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Maria Sharapova has offered her congratulations to pregnant rival Serena Williams.

Google doodles for Maria Sibylla Merian's 366th birthday

Google doodles for Maria Sibylla Merian's 366th birthday

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Today's Google is celebrating German naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian's 366th birthday

Sheena case: Govt working to tie loose ends over Maria's role

Sheena case: Govt working to tie loose ends over Maria's role

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Two days after he was shunted from the post of Mumbai Police Commissioner, Rakesh Maria's supervisory role in the Sheena Bora murder case remained clouded in uncertainty and the Maharashtra government was working on legal procedures to soon give him statutory powers.

Was unaware of Maria-Modi meet, says former Maharashtra CM Chavan

Was unaware of Maria-Modi meet, says former Maharashtra CM Chavan

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

"Such trips are cleared at the level of home minister. I wasn't briefed about it," Chavan, who was the chief minister last year said.

Agony And Ecstasy For Messi

Agony And Ecstasy For Messi

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

It turned out to be a rollercoaster evening for Argentine great Lionel Messi in the Copa America final on Sunday.

Stay humble: Nadal's message to GenNext

Stay humble: Nadal's message to GenNext

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

As Rafael Nadal prepares to ride off into the sunset after a stellar career, his fellow professionals from eras old and new agree on one thing - the Spaniard remains an inspirational role model whose legacy has shaped tennis over the last 23 years.

Historic! India win first-ever Chess Olympiad GOLD

Historic! India win first-ever Chess Olympiad GOLD

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh sealed a remarkable Chess Olympiad campaign with a decisive victory over GM Vladimir Fedoseev on Sunday in Hungary.

Brazil's Rodrygo 'racially abused' after argument with Messi

Brazil's Rodrygo 'racially abused' after argument with Messi

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Argentina's Di Maria to quit internationals after Copa America

Maria Sharapova's engagement ring costs $ 250, 000

Maria Sharapova's engagement ring costs $ 250, 000

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

Maria Sharapova was recently spotted with her new engagement ring, which was given to her by her fiancee L.A. Laker Sasha Vujacic.

Sports Shorts: Di Maria expected back at Real for training

Sports Shorts: Di Maria expected back at Real for training

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is expecting Angel Di Maria to begin pre-season training on August 5 and has no information about the Argentina winger leaving for Paris St Germain.

SEE: Nunez clashes with Colombia fans post Copa America loss

SEE: Nunez clashes with Colombia fans post Copa America loss

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Captain Jose Maria Gimenez said the players were trying to defend their families.

Copa America: 'Noodle' Di Maria hoping to be 'al dente' for final

Copa America: 'Noodle' Di Maria hoping to be 'al dente' for final

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Angel Di Maria is working hard on his fitness for the chance to play a part in Argentina's Copa America Centenario final against title holders Chile on Sunday after bad luck in two previous finals.

Di Maria positive that PSG can make Champions League final

Di Maria positive that PSG can make Champions League final

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Paris St Germain have what it takes to reach rhe Champions League final this season after three consecutive quarter-final exits, Argentine winner Angel Di Maria said on Friday.

No resignation letter from Maria: Home minister

No resignation letter from Maria: Home minister

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

The Maharashtra government has not received any resignation letter from Mumbai Police Crime Branch chief Rakesh Maria, Home Minister R R Patil said. Patil's clarification comes in the wake of media reports that Maria threatened to resign, upset over the allegations made against him by Vinita Kamte, widow of martyred Additional Commissioner of Police Ashok Kamte (East), in her book To the Last Bullet, on the circumstances leading to her husband's death.

Cummins Grooves To Bollywood On Birthday

Cummins Grooves To Bollywood On Birthday

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Pat Cummins, who turned 31 on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, was seen grooving to Laal Peeli Akhiyan.

Raducanu doubles withdrawal brings curtain down on Murray's Wimbledon

Raducanu doubles withdrawal brings curtain down on Murray's Wimbledon

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Andy Murray will not get another chance to feature on court in his farewell at the Grand Slam.

Meet IPL hottie Rochelle Maria Rao

Meet IPL hottie Rochelle Maria Rao

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

The former Miss India on men, saris and 'jumping jhapak'

Di Maria 'no show' adds fuel to rumours of PSG move

Di Maria 'no show' adds fuel to rumours of PSG move

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal "does not know why" Angel Di Maria has not joined the Premier League club's pre-season tour of the U.S following media reports the winger is close to signing for Paris St-Germain.

Day after being shunted, Rakesh Maria clarifies he is not resigning

Day after being shunted, Rakesh Maria clarifies he is not resigning

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

A day after he was shunted out of the post of Mumbai police commissioner, senior IPS officer Rakesh Maria on Wednesday said he was not contemplating quitting.

Di Maria claims Real pressure not to play World Cup final

Di Maria claims Real pressure not to play World Cup final

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Angel Di Maria has claimed his former club Real Madrid put pressure on Argentina not to play him in the World Cup final in another bitter chapter in his departure from the Spanish giants.

Chess Olympiad: Gukesh delivers knockout blow to China

Chess Olympiad: Gukesh delivers knockout blow to China

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

D GukeshGrandmaster R Vaishali and Vantika Agrawal put up impressive performances as Indian women defeated Georgia while World Championship challenger D Gukesh led the men to victory over China in the seventh round as both teams continued their unbeaten streak in 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest.

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Uzbekistan lives comfortably in several centuries but is also a forward-looking nation, Deepa Gahlot discovers on a visit to this Central Asian country.

Maria Sharapova appeals against two-year doping ban

Maria Sharapova appeals against two-year doping ban

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Five-times grand slam champion Maria Sharapova is seeking to have her two-year doping ban wiped out or reduced as she lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Tuesday.

The Apprentice Review: A Trump No One Has Seen Before

The Apprentice Review: A Trump No One Has Seen Before

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The Apprentice is a keenly observed and entertaining biopic about the making of a man who is mostly responsible for all that has gone wrong with current American politics, observes Aseem Chhabra.

Di Maria 'very happy to join PSG', has medical ahead of move

Di Maria 'very happy to join PSG', has medical ahead of move

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

The former Real Madrid wide midfielder, whose 59.7 million pounds ($93.28 million) transfer a year ago set a British record, is preparing to join the French champions for a considerably lower fee, according to media reports.

Argentina to face Uruguay without Di Maria and Aguero

Argentina to face Uruguay without Di Maria and Aguero

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Angel Di Maria and Sergio Aguero will miss Argentina's final South American World Cup qualifier against Uruguay on Tuesday as the team who have already booked their place at next year's finals prepare to field yet more reserves.