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Nadal in no rush to join the super-coach trend

Nadal in no rush to join the super-coach trend

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Rafael Nadal is in no hurry to join the trend of hiring big names. He is quite happy with uncle Toni and will not be seeking to appoint a former Grand Slam winner to his coaching team.

Govt to take steps to promote agri commodity exports: FM

Govt to take steps to promote agri commodity exports: FM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

India is one of biggest producers and exporters of agri commodities.

Why India needs more ships like INS Jalashwa

Why India needs more ships like INS Jalashwa

Rediff.com29 May 2020

At war, the Jalashwa can carry and launch a full infantry battalion in a single wave. At peace, the Jalashwa can evacuate 1,000 people in a single trip. Ajai Shukla explains why the Indian Navy's new tender for more ships like the Jalashwa must be treated with special urgency.

ABN Amro Open: Berdych ends title drought with Rotterdam victory

ABN Amro Open: Berdych ends title drought with Rotterdam victory

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Czech Tomas Berdych claimed his first ATP singles title in over a year with a comprehensive 6-4, 6-2 victory over Croatia's Marin Cilic at the ABN Amro World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam on Sunday.

'Zverev is leader of Gen Next tennis stars'

'Zverev is leader of Gen Next tennis stars'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Having Lendl, as I said, can only serve him as an incentive for an improvement, says Djokovic

Zidane's straight talk on politics

Zidane's straight talk on politics

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Warns against Le Pen in France election run-off

Obama launches 1st major op in Afghanistan

Obama launches 1st major op in Afghanistan

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

According to a New York Times report, the Marine Expeditionary Brigade is leading the operation, which has been described as the first major push in southern Afghanistan by the newly bolstered American force.

WATCH: How Cilic overpowered Ramakumar to moves into Tata Open quarters

WATCH: How Cilic overpowered Ramakumar to moves into Tata Open quarters

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Ramkumar played with a lot of passion against the 2014 US Open champion and 2017 Wimbledon finalist before bowing out with a 4-6, 3-6 second round defeat.

China Open: Srikanth pulls out; Sindhu, Saina eye title

China Open: Srikanth pulls out; Sindhu, Saina eye title

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Sindhu and Saina will once again be India's best bet as they look to put up a good show this week.

10 Year Old Indian Wins Top Photo Contest

10 Year Old Indian Wins Top Photo Contest

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The Natural History Museum's annual competition and exhibition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year has been the longest-running and most prestigious nature and wildlife photography competition that has been recognising the world's best nature photography every year since 1965.

Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Medvedev, Barty advance; Svitolina knocked out

Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Medvedev, Barty advance; Svitolina knocked out

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Images from Day 4 of the Wimbledon tennis championships played in London, on Wednesday.

Amitabh@50: Stories you didn't know about the star

Amitabh@50: Stories you didn't know about the star

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Rasheed Kidwai unearths little-known stories from the Dadasaheb Phalke awardee's past as Amitabh Bachchan celebrates 50 years in the movies this month.

UNESCO World Heritage tag for Mumbai's Art Deco buildings

UNESCO World Heritage tag for Mumbai's Art Deco buildings

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

These 19th-century Victorian Gothic buildings lie to the east of the Oval Maidan in Mumbai.

Cilic challenge awaits Federer as he seeks historic 8th Wimbledon crown

Cilic challenge awaits Federer as he seeks historic 8th Wimbledon crown

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

Already one of the greatest sportsmen of his era, Roger Federer will become the most successful man in Wimbledon history if he can beat Croatian Marin Cilic on Sunday's final and claim an unprecedented eighth men's singles title.

Down Syndrome model walks at New York Fashion Week

Down Syndrome model walks at New York Fashion Week

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

18-year old Madeline Stuart dazzled the runway for American label FTL Moda's Spring 2016 collection.

World Tour Finals: Why Cilic's dream turned into nightmare debut

World Tour Finals: Why Cilic's dream turned into nightmare debut

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Marin Cilic's debut appearance at the ATP World Tour Finals is fast turning into a nightmare after his second consecutive drubbing at the O2 Arena on Wednesday.

Trump to appoint 'Mad Dog' as new defence secretary

Trump to appoint 'Mad Dog' as new defence secretary

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Mattis attracted controversy in 2005 when he said 'it's fun to shoot some people'.

Wimbledon: Federer stages epic fightback to beat Cilic

Wimbledon: Federer stages epic fightback to beat Cilic

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Roger Federer put his global army of "Fed-Head" fans through the wringer for four nerve-shredding sets before he kept alive his pursuit of a record eighth Wimbledon title with a 6-7(4) 4-6 6-3 7-6(9) 6-3 win over Marin Cilic the quarter-finals on Wednesday. Novak Djokovic's shock third round exit had raised hopes that this could be the week when the Swiss finally ends his four-year hunt for an 18th grand slam title, as the Serb had been the only man to beat him at the majors over the past year.

What you DON'T KNOW about Nedumudi Venu

What you DON'T KNOW about Nedumudi Venu

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

A Nedumudi Venu character was happiest when moving his head to a piece of music with his eyes closed; or, when inventing off of a note that a co-actor had left unfinished; or, when reciting a poem by Kavalam Narayana Panicker where a hymn about nature descends into a musing about cheating, depression and death, feels Sreehari Nair.

Djokovic bid for missing Grand Slam gathers pace vs Cilic

Djokovic bid for missing Grand Slam gathers pace vs Cilic

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Second seed Novak Djokovic tackles Croatia's Marin Cilic in the third round of the French Open on Friday as his attempt to win the only grand slam title to elude him gathers pace.

Confident Cilic eyes first Wimbledon final

Confident Cilic eyes first Wimbledon final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

'I would say winning the US Open has helped me for all these grand slams I have played so far, and I believe the rest of my career' 'It's great for me to hear that even he, and a lot of players around, even ex-players, when they were looking before the tournament started, that they were seeing me as a player that could go quite deep (into the tournament)'

Evergreen Federer already eyeing 2019 Aus Open

Evergreen Federer already eyeing 2019 Aus Open

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Australian Open champion Roger Federer is set to continue defying Father Time after announcing he will return to defend his title next year.

Will Cilic turn up heat on Federer at Australian Open?

Will Cilic turn up heat on Federer at Australian Open?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Croatian Marin Cilic prepares to try to stop the Swiss claiming a sixth Australian Open title on Sunday.

Saina moves up to fifth, Jwala-Ashwini slip four places

Saina moves up to fifth, Jwala-Ashwini slip four places

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal moved one place up to occupy the fifth spot while P V Sindhu remained unchanged at 10th in the latest Badminton World Federation Rankings issued on Thursday. Saina, who clinched her second Australian Open title earlier this month, exchanged places with Japan's Nozomi Okuhara, who now occupies the sixth spot in the women's singles list headed by Spain's Carolina Marin.

My Life Lesson: 'Do what you wish with confidence'

My Life Lesson: 'Do what you wish with confidence'

Rediff.com7 May 2019

We'd asked you, dear readers to tell us what is the one life lesson you would want to share.

Wimbledon: How did Federer get out of that? Unbelievable

Wimbledon: How did Federer get out of that? Unbelievable

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

When Roger Federer stood on the dusty baseline with the scoreboard showing he was trailing Marin Cilic 6-7 4-6 3-3 0-40, it looked like the man with the dodgy back was about to disappear into a giant Wimbledon sinkhole. When the self-styled "old guy" of tennis stood match point down at 4-5 30-40 in the fourth set, it looked like he would be sucked deeper into the mire. When the 34-year-old stood another match point down two games later, the hole was getting wider.

With 'bit of bittersweetness', Obama hosts final musical event at White House

With 'bit of bittersweetness', Obama hosts final musical event at White House

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Obama and his wife Michelle began the annual event eight years ago to celebrate music that has helped shape the US.

India reports over 9,000 COVID-19 cases for 5th day in row

India reports over 9,000 COVID-19 cases for 5th day in row

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

India is the fifth worst-hit nation by the COVID-19 pandemic after the United States, Brazil, Russia and the United Kingdom, according to the Johns Hopkins University data.

Djokovic survives Kohlschreiber scare in Monte Carlo

Djokovic survives Kohlschreiber scare in Monte Carlo

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

A furious Djokovic went on to smash his racket three times on the court and was met with a chorus of boos from the spectators.

FIFA reform will be limited, says head of panel proposing changes

FIFA reform will be limited, says head of panel proposing changes

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

The Swiss lawyer heading up a committee charged with reforming the structure and management of world soccer body FIFA says major changes to the organization's voting structure and imposing term limits on executive committee members will be difficult to achieve in the short term.

US Open: Are you ready for Sharapova vs Halep?

US Open: Are you ready for Sharapova vs Halep?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Sharapova was granted a wildcard entry to the last Grand Slam of the season but received a tough first-round draw in the shape of Romanian Halep.

Finalist Kevin Anderson to return to Maharashtra Open next year

Finalist Kevin Anderson to return to Maharashtra Open next year

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The Wimbledon Championship runner-up is expected to be a top draw at the ATP 250 event to be played at the Mhalunge Balewadi Stadium in Pune.

Christmas recipe: How to make Pork Roast

Christmas recipe: How to make Pork Roast

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Patcy N shares her mom Amey Fernandes' Pork Roast recipe.

PHOTOS: Mangalyaan and other successful Mars missions

PHOTOS: Mangalyaan and other successful Mars missions

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Rediff.com takes a look at spacecraft that have successfully made it to Mars.

Bloody October for US in Iraq

Bloody October for US in Iraq

Rediff.com23 Oct 2006

At least 83 US soldiers have now died in October - the highest monthly death toll of 2006.

FIFA arrests spur Brazil to probe soccer corruption

FIFA arrests spur Brazil to probe soccer corruption

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Brazilian police began investigating allegations of corruption in its soccer industry on Thursday, prompted by the arrests of top officials at world soccer body FIFA in a US bribery probe.

Tennis: Federer obliterates Albot to reach Basel quarter-finals

Tennis: Federer obliterates Albot to reach Basel quarter-finals

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

The 38-year-old, who has lost six games so far in the tournament, dispatched his hapless opponent in only 62 minutes winning the second-round match 6-0, 6-3.

Wimbledon: Federer to start against Lajovic, Serena v Rus

Wimbledon: Federer to start against Lajovic, Serena v Rus

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Men's second seed Rafael Nadal starts against Israel's Dudi Sela while three-time champion Novak Djokovic faces American Tennys Sandgren.

'It's a huge honour winning MasterChef'

'It's a huge honour winning MasterChef'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

MasterChef Australia Season 13 winner Justin Narayan speaks about his Indian roots.

US Open: Serena wary of Stephens threat

US Open: Serena wary of Stephens threat

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

Serena Williams has defeated her compatriot in four straight matches since a defeat in the quarter-finals of the 2013 Australian Open.