News for 'Maria'

Sharapova is the highest-paid female athlete... yet again!

Sharapova is the highest-paid female athlete... yet again!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Tennis sensation Maria Sharapova yet again rules the Forbes' list of highest-paid female athletes.

'Lengthy ban for Sharapova would be devastating'

'Lengthy ban for Sharapova would be devastating'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

A lengthy ban for doping would be devastating for five-times grand slam champion Maria Sharapova but she would survive it, Nick Bollettieri, the man who discovered her, said on Tuesday.

French Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Zverev, Osaka advance; Kerber loses

French Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Zverev, Osaka advance; Kerber loses

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Images from Day 1 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Sunday

Extras: PSG extend Ligue 1 lead; Dortmund rally

Extras: PSG extend Ligue 1 lead; Dortmund rally

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

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

2021 Oscar nominations: The Complete List

2021 Oscar nominations: The Complete List

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas announced the Academy Awards nominations.

'Messi not leaving, he wants to end his career at Barca'

'Messi not leaving, he wants to end his career at Barca'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu's remarks come amid severe speculation around Messi's future at the club.

This Dior show has a hidden message for women

This Dior show has a hidden message for women

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

Read on to find out what it was.

Minissha Lamba spotted at LFW!

Minissha Lamba spotted at LFW!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Tisca Chopra and Maria Goretti were there to show their support for Wendell Rodricks, and Minissha Lamba attended the #Indiacollective show.

No winner yet in tense US presidential race

No winner yet in tense US presidential race

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

After the latest projections in Wisconsin, Biden has 253 electoral college votes as against Trump's 213, making it much difficult for the President to win the polls. The winner of the 2020 presidential election should have at least 270 Electoral College votes out of the 538-member electoral college.

PIX: Karishma, Nia, Nushrat at a Diwali party

PIX: Karishma, Nia, Nushrat at a Diwali party

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Producer Krishan Kumar and his wife Tanya threw a grand Diwali bash, and invited all their friends over.

'Love your body,' says Sandhya Mridul

'Love your body,' says Sandhya Mridul

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Sandhya Mridul, who turned 44 on March 28, shared some inspirational words on her Instagram post.

The cop who cracked the Sheena Bora case

The cop who cracked the Sheena Bora case

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Mumbai top cop Rakesh Maria's trusted man Dinesh Kadam also helped crack the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts' case, sent Abu Salem to jail and helped bust the Indian Mujahideen terror network in Mumbai.

WC Qualifiers: Colombia hold Brazil; Argentina win

WC Qualifiers: Colombia hold Brazil; Argentina win

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

A round-up of Sunday's action in the South American World Cup qualifiers.

Pics: Lisa Ray launches Wendell Rodricks' book

Pics: Lisa Ray launches Wendell Rodricks' book

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

The designer puts the spotlight on a secret Goan tradition in his new book.

Football Briefs: Bayern reach German Cup semis; Swansea win

Football Briefs: Bayern reach German Cup semis; Swansea win

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Russian javelin thrower Abakumova stripped of her 2008 Olympics silver

Russian javelin thrower Abakumova stripped of her 2008 Olympics silver

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The International Olympic Committee on Tuesday sanctioned four Russian Olympians who competed at the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Games for failing drug tests, including silver medalist Maria Abakumova.

Can the Taliban Survive?

Can the Taliban Survive?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

The US intends first to cripple the Afghan government financially through sanctions, freezing of assets, denial of access to international banking, etc, and then proceed to do pretty much what it wants to do with scant regard for Afghanistan's sovereignty, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India's COVID-19 figures worrying: WHO chief scientist

India's COVID-19 figures worrying: WHO chief scientist

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Soumya Swaminathan called on governments to boost exercises on reporting actual numbers.

Bella in sheer! The SEXIEST thing you'll see today

Bella in sheer! The SEXIEST thing you'll see today

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Bella Hadid rocked a see-through tiered gown as she strode the Cannes red carpet.

It's official! Messi to stay with Barca until 2021

It's official! Messi to stay with Barca until 2021

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

Messi agreed the new contract with Barcelona in July but the club did not release the usual photo of the player putting pen to paper, fuelling speculation he could depart in June 2018, when his previous deal ran out, for free.

US Open women's final: What you need to know

US Open women's final: What you need to know

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Key facts and records of American Serena Williams and Canada's Bianca Andreescu

World Athletics to expel Russia's federation if fine unpaid

World Athletics to expel Russia's federation if fine unpaid

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

The expulsion, which would have to be approved by the World Athletics Congress, would lead to Russian athletes being sidelined from international competitions, including those who had previously been authorised to compete as neutrals.

'Messi will stay at Barcelona for next four-five years'

'Messi will stay at Barcelona for next four-five years'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Messi was at his devastating his best during the Celta Vigo clash as he netted a hat-trick, helping Barcelona secure a 4-1 win on Sunday.

Will lady luck shine on Nadal?

Will lady luck shine on Nadal?

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Girlfriend Xisca Perello, sister Maria Isabel Nadal and mother Ana Maria Parera help him restore the balance away from the courts.

'Molester' of 25 minors arrested in Mumbai

'Molester' of 25 minors arrested in Mumbai

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

A 32-year-old alleged serial molester, who assaulted at least 25 minors in Mumbai's western suburbs since April last year, was arrested on Wednesday from suburban Khar, police said.

Sharapova marks comeback from doping ban with win over Vinci

Sharapova marks comeback from doping ban with win over Vinci

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Former world number one Maria Sharapova made a winning comeback to the tour on Wednesday following her 15-month doping ban, beating Italian Roberta Vinci in straight sets in the first round of the Stuttgart Grand Prix.

Sharapova feels the love, respect from fans and fellow players

Sharapova feels the love, respect from fans and fellow players

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

'I definitely feel the respect from the athletes. Certainly when I play against them, in terms of the level they play with'

US Open PIX: Serena in quarters; Mertens stuns Kenin

US Open PIX: Serena in quarters; Mertens stuns Kenin

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

IMAGES from Day 8 of the matches played at the US Open at Flushing Meadows on Monday

Meet Sharapova, the gymnast!

Meet Sharapova, the gymnast!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Her ranking has dropped to number 6 in the WTA ranking charts after losing the Australian Open semi-final to Serena Williams last week but that hasn't dimmed the light in the Russian player's heart.

'Big Three' join #BlackoutTuesday campaign against racial injustice

'Big Three' join #BlackoutTuesday campaign against racial injustice

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Novak Djokovic posted black screenshots on his Twitter and Instagram pages with the message "Black Lives Matter", and was joined by Federer and Nadal, the other members of the "Big Three" of men's tennis.

Rusty Barca still can win Champions League: coach Setien

Rusty Barca still can win Champions League: coach Setien

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Barca play their final league La Liga game of the season at Alaves on Sunday before hosting Napoli on Aug. 8 in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

Stunning! From catsuit to Serena-tard

Stunning! From catsuit to Serena-tard

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

For Williams, the catsuit, she said, made her feel like a 'superhero', and the compression stockings she will wear for the duration of the tournament at Melbourne Park, have a more serious purpose.

Miami Open: Defending champion Stephens stunned

Miami Open: Defending champion Stephens stunned

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Defending champion Sloane Stephens was sent packing from the Miami Open on Sunday after a 6-3, 6-2 loss to Germany's Tatjana Maria in the third round.

Football: Benzema sends Real on top; Juve climb into third

Football: Benzema sends Real on top; Juve climb into third

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

A first-half double from Karim Benzema helped Real Madrid cruise to a 3-0 victory away to Cadiz that moved them top of La Liga.

PIX: Man City lose to Leipzig; Real, Liverpool win

PIX: Man City lose to Leipzig; Real, Liverpool win

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday night.

It's break point for tennis couple Sharapova-Dimitrov

It's break point for tennis couple Sharapova-Dimitrov

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

"We experienced wonderful moments together. I wish her much happiness and success in life and in tennis.

Tennis: Nadal rues missed chance after shock loss

Tennis: Nadal rues missed chance after shock loss

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

Earlier, Ukraine took a 2-0 lead over Japan as world number five Elina Svitolina took the first point of the Billie Jean King Cup era.

Covid-19: Ronaldo donates equipment to Portuguese hospitals

Covid-19: Ronaldo donates equipment to Portuguese hospitals

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The donations will go to two wards at Lisbon's Santa Maria hospital and one ward at the Santo Antonio hospital in Porto.

Neymar and Barca never quite the same since 2017 split

Neymar and Barca never quite the same since 2017 split

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

When Barca and Neymar were at the peak of their powers in 2017, however, he shook world football by heading to PSG for a record-smashing 222 million euros ($269.89 million).

Sports Shorts: Sania-Cara in quarter-finals of Portugal Open

Sports Shorts: Sania-Cara in quarter-finals of Portugal Open

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

The top seeded Indo-Zimbabwean pair of Sania Mirza and Cara Black rallied from a set down to quell the challenge of Irina-Camelia Begu and Maria Irigoyen in the opening round of the WTA Portugal Open, in Oeiras, on Wednesday.