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US warns of Russian chemical attack in Ukraine

US warns of Russian chemical attack in Ukraine

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

White House press secretary Jen Psaki warned of the potential use of chemical weapons in Ukraine after Moscow alleged the United States was housing biological weapons in Ukrainian territory.

Barty regroups, romps into Cincinnati semi-finals

Barty regroups, romps into Cincinnati semi-finals

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Top seed Ash Barty rallied from a set down to power into the semi-finals of the Cincinnati Masters on Friday.

Djokovic downs Shapovalov, to face Medvedev in Adelaide semis

Djokovic downs Shapovalov, to face Medvedev in Adelaide semis

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

A round-up of all tennis action on Friday.

Tokyo Games: STUNNING Pix!

Tokyo Games: STUNNING Pix!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

Copa America: Argentina beat Ecuador to enter semis

Copa America: Argentina beat Ecuador to enter semis

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

Colombia head to Copa semis after penalties win over Uruguay

Rafael Nadal's wedding pictures!

Rafael Nadal's wedding pictures!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Rafael Nadal married his childhood sweetheart Maria Francisca Perello on Saturday

Coco Gauff's Journey To French Open Final

Coco Gauff's Journey To French Open Final

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Coco Gauff, 18, is the youngest finalist at Roland Garros since Kim Clijsters in 2001.

PICS: PSG's Messi trains with new club mates

PICS: PSG's Messi trains with new club mates

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The 34-year-old Argentine joined PSG on a two-year contract with the option of extending it by another year after Barcelona made it clear they could not afford to keep him because of LaLiga's financial fair play rules.

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev shocked; Swiatek, Tsitsipas ease into 4th round

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev shocked; Swiatek, Tsitsipas ease into 4th round

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Images from Day 5 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Friday.

5 magical moments in Serena Williams' career

5 magical moments in Serena Williams' career

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Serena Williams' career has been so astonishing that it could fuel umpteen movies

When Cyrus Wed Vaishali...

When Cyrus Wed Vaishali...

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

VJ-actor Cyrus Sahukar married longtime girlfriend Vaishali Malahara in Alibaug on Friday.

Chess Olympiad: Unstoppable Gukesh hits 8/8 as India shock USA

Chess Olympiad: Unstoppable Gukesh hits 8/8 as India shock USA

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Teenaged Grandmaster D Gukesh shocked world number 5 Fabiano Caruana as India 'B' pulled off a superb 3-1 win over number 2 seeds USA in the eighth round of the Open section of the 44th Chess Olympiad in Mamallapuram, Chennai on Saturday.

Wimbledon: Kerber not troubled by tough draw

Wimbledon: Kerber not troubled by tough draw

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

The German fifth seed kicks off her campaign against compatriot Tatjana Maria on Tuesday, but could potentially face three former champions in Serena Williams, Garbine Muguruza and Maria Sharapova if she goes deep into the tournament.

Frustrated Serena compares loss to 'dating a guy that you know sucks'

Frustrated Serena compares loss to 'dating a guy that you know sucks'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Serena Williams likened the frustration she felt in Tuesday's shock defeat by Maria Sakkari at the Western and Southern Open to that of being stuck in a bad relationship.

34 Muslims elected to UP assembly, 10 more than last time

34 Muslims elected to UP assembly, 10 more than last time

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

They were all fielded by the Samajwadi Party and its alliance partners.

Imran paying price for being 'disobedient' to US: Russia

Imran paying price for being 'disobedient' to US: Russia

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Khan met Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin on February 24, the day the Russian leader had ordered a "special military operation" against Ukraine.

Barcelona sack coach Koeman after poor run of results

Barcelona sack coach Koeman after poor run of results

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Barcelona sacked coach Ronald Koeman after Wednesday's 1-0 LaLiga defeat at Rayo Vallecano, the Catalan club said on Wednesday.

Messi calls for unity after row with Barca board

Messi calls for unity after row with Barca board

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'I take responsibility for my errors and if they existed, it was only to make Barcelona better and stronger'.

Sharapova pulls out of French Open

Sharapova pulls out of French Open

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Twice champion Maria Sharapova has withdrawn from the French Open after failing to recover fully from shoulder surgery.

Sharapova dumped out of US Open by birthday girl Suarez Navarro

Sharapova dumped out of US Open by birthday girl Suarez Navarro

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Sharapova, the 2006 champion, had never lost a night session match in New York prior to her first Grand Slam meeting with Suarez Navarro.

Why Barca are unable to re-sign Messi

Why Barca are unable to re-sign Messi

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

The Barca chief also said that the financial situation that he had inherited from former club president Josep Maria Bartomeu was "far, far worse" than anticipated.

Is She the GREATEST Lady Swimmer?

Is She the GREATEST Lady Swimmer?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Team Australia's Emma McKeon is the first woman swimmer to win 7 medals at a single Olympics.

Conman Chandrasekhar approached B-town actors, met models in Tihar: ED

Conman Chandrasekhar approached B-town actors, met models in Tihar: ED

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Pinky Irani alias Angel, 53, was arrested in this case by the agency in December last year. She was recently granted bail by a Delhi court.

Osaka has bravely shone a light

Osaka has bravely shone a light

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Naomi Osaka's run-in with the tennis authorities shines a light on just how poorly the world tennis bureaucracy is equipped to deal with a young superstar confronted with mental health issues, says Suhit K Sen as Osaka drops out of Wimbledon 2021.

It's an Odd, Odd World

It's an Odd, Odd World

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Odd and unusual images from around the world.

Indian Wells: Shock loss costs Medvedev No 1 rank

Indian Wells: Shock loss costs Medvedev No 1 rank

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Daniil Medvedev lost his world number one ranking after being defeated by Gael Monfils

List of French Open women's singles champions

List of French Open women's singles champions

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Following Iga Swiatek's victory over Coco Gauff in the final, here's a list of French Open women's singles champions:

Delhi HC allows Jacqueline to travel abroad for IIFA on bond of Rs 1 cr

Delhi HC allows Jacqueline to travel abroad for IIFA on bond of Rs 1 cr

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The Delhi high court has permitted Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez, against whom a lookout notice was issued by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with an alleged money laundering case, to travel abroad for IIFA awards subject to certain conditions.

In Maria's absence, can Azarenka snatch US Open from Serena's grasp?

In Maria's absence, can Azarenka snatch US Open from Serena's grasp?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

Serena Williams may be the overwhelming favorite but the World No 1 is anything but a sure bet to win a U.S. Open overflowing with intriguing possibilities.

Who's got Bhumi smiling?

Who's got Bhumi smiling?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Bollywood stars have posted gorgeous pictures on Instagram.

Jacqueline Fernandez questioned by ED in 'conman' case

Jacqueline Fernandez questioned by ED in 'conman' case

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The 36-year-old actor has been questioned two-three times by the agency in the said case earlier.

French Open: Sense of normality returns; Thiem ousted

French Open: Sense of normality returns; Thiem ousted

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Thousands of mask-free spectators flocked into the stadium

Olympics: Athletes split time between work and sport

Olympics: Athletes split time between work and sport

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

'There is more to life than sport and anything can happen in sport, so you need something to fall back on'

H-4 visa holders may get an automatic right to work in America

H-4 visa holders may get an automatic right to work in America

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Two US lawmakers have introduced a bill in the House of Representatives that aims at granting an automatic right to H-4 visa holders to work in the country, a move which will benefit the spouses of thousands of foreigners, including Indians, and also address the labour shortage affecting American businesses. H-4 visas are issued to dependent spouses and children who accompany H-1B, H-2A, H-2B, and H-3 visa holders to the United States. Many H-4 visa holders are highly skilled people in their own right and previously had careers of their own or worked to support their families.

Russia sentences US basketball star Griner to 9 years in jail

Russia sentences US basketball star Griner to 9 years in jail

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

A Russian court sentenced US basketball star Brittney Griner to nine years in prison on Thursday after finding her guilty of deliberately bringing cannabis-infused vape cartridges into Russia, a ruling that President Joe Biden called "unacceptable."

PIX: Anisimova wins battle of US teens in New York

PIX: Anisimova wins battle of US teens in New York

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Amanda Anisimova has confessed that she was a bundle of nerves after staring down the barrel of an early exit from the US Open during her second-round battle against fellow American teenager Katrina Scott on Thursday.

Can you believe Soha is 40?

Can you believe Soha is 40?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Happy Birthday Soha!

Shyam-Jyoti win historic silver in Archery Para C'ship

Shyam-Jyoti win historic silver in Archery Para C'ship

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Shyam Sundar Swami and Jyoti Baliyan bagged India's their first medal in the World Archery Para Championships

Barcelona Masters: Saina, Sameer in QF; Srikanth loses

Barcelona Masters: Saina, Sameer in QF; Srikanth loses

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth's wretched run continued as he went down 6-21, 17-21 to fellow-Indian Ajay Jayaram, diminishing his hopes of qualifying for the Tokyo Games.

Wrestling Worlds: Vinesh qualifies for 2020 Olympics with bronze

Wrestling Worlds: Vinesh qualifies for 2020 Olympics with bronze

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Vinesh wins bronze, Pooja in line for second medal