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Coronavirus: Austria to host delayed season's first F1 race

Coronavirus: Austria to host delayed season's first F1 race

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The first race at the Red Bull Ring would be on the July 3-5 weekend.

Error-prone Bouchard positive despite another early exit

Error-prone Bouchard positive despite another early exit

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Eugenie Bouchard was hailed as the new face of women's tennis just 12 months ago but the Canadian's downward spiral continued on Tuesday with a humbling 6-0, 5-7, 6-2 loss to Swiss Belinda Bencic in the opening round of the Rogers Cup.

Hamilton mocks Ferrari's use of Chandhok video analysis

Hamilton mocks Ferrari's use of Chandhok video analysis

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

It emerged then that former F1 racer Karun Chandhok's post-race video analysis for Sky Sports television formed part of what Ferrari had billed as "quite overwhelming" new and relevant evidence.

Newly-wed Vettel hopes for good news from stewards

Newly-wed Vettel hopes for good news from stewards

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Vettel, a four time world champion, is now 62 points adrift of the Briton.

The truth about Freida Pinto's 'nude' scene

The truth about Freida Pinto's 'nude' scene

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

The actress has a bare behind scene in Immortals, releasing today.

CAS tribunal upholds lifetime ban on Russian doping doctor

CAS tribunal upholds lifetime ban on Russian doping doctor

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

Russia's anti-doping agency (RUSADA) still has significant work to do to get its suspension lifted, the World Anti-Doping Agency said on Monday.

Is Canadian PM the COOLEST world leader ever?

Is Canadian PM the COOLEST world leader ever?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Since then, the 43-year-old has been busy showing the world why he's the best Justin out of Canada since Bieber. A former teacher, boxing enthusiast and politician, Trudeau is Canada's second-youngest prime minister ever.

Canada: Michael Ignatieff attends Chadha's dinner

Canada: Michael Ignatieff attends Chadha's dinner

Rediff.com12 Feb 2011

Even as Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff spoke up against Canada's asbestos exports, he attended a reception hosted in his honor by Montreal businessman Baljit Chadha at his palatial Westmount home, January 27.

Djokovic, Tsonga in Wimbledon rematch

Djokovic, Tsonga in Wimbledon rematch

Rediff.com13 Aug 2011

Novak Djokovic's reign as world number one remained unblemished as the Serb blasted Frenchman Gael Monfils 6-2, 6-1 off the court to ease into the semi-finals of the Montreal Masters on Friday.

Bopanna-Qureshi in 3rd round of Rogers Cup

Bopanna-Qureshi in 3rd round of Rogers Cup

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi defeated Australia's Paul Hanley and Bruno Soares of Brazil in straight sets to advance to the third round of the men's doubles at the Rogers Cup tennis tournament in Montreal on Wednesday. The fifth-seeded 'Indo-Pak Express' duo, who got a bye in the first round, won 6-4, 7-6(6).

Back to drawing board for Murray as US Open nears

Back to drawing board for Murray as US Open nears

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

Andy Murray's North American hard court seasons have had blazing starts the last two years winning back-to-back Canadian titles only to see his play cool off at the US Open.

Federer trusts himself to thrive past age 30

Federer trusts himself to thrive past age 30

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

Roger Federer will turn 30 next week, but the Swiss winner of a record 16 Grand Slam singles titles said on Wednesday he will not pause for reflection since he is too busy plotting for more tennis success.

Tennis round-up: Venus advances; Kyrgios rolls on

Tennis round-up: Venus advances; Kyrgios rolls on

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Less than a month after her run to the Wimbledon final, where she lost to Spain's Garbine Muguruza, 37-year-old Williams again had to turn back time against a young challenger.

Hamilton out of Canadian GP after McLarens collide

Hamilton out of Canadian GP after McLarens collide

Rediff.com12 Jun 2011

Lewis Hamilton's bid for a Canadian Grand Prix hat-trick ended after just eight laps on Sunday when he collided with McLaren teammate Jenson Button in wet conditions.

F1: Hamilton chasing Canadian hat-trick

F1: Hamilton chasing Canadian hat-trick

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton can make amends for his ill-disciplined Monaco weekend with a Montreal win on Sunday, even if Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel is the man with the momentum.

Will Mercedes's Hamilton complete another hat-trick in Baku?

Will Mercedes's Hamilton complete another hat-trick in Baku?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Formula One takes a step into the unknown this weekend with its first Grand Prix in Azerbaijan but triple world champion Lewis Hamilton hopes the race will take him back to familiar territory.

Former Wigin and Ivory Coast defender Gohouri found dead

Former Wigin and Ivory Coast defender Gohouri found dead

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

The body of former Ivory Coast defender Steve Gohouri has been recovered from the River Rhine after he went missing in mid- December, German regional league club TSV Steinbach said on Saturday.

Paralyzed swimmer Arlen ruled ineligible for Paralympic Games

Paralyzed swimmer Arlen ruled ineligible for Paralympic Games

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

The International Paralympic Committee has ruled 18-year-old paralyzed swimmer Victoria Arlen as ineligible to participate in the upcoming World Championships in Montreal, after finding that her injury might not be permanent.

Tokyo Games' fate in hands of powerful IOC boss Bach

Tokyo Games' fate in hands of powerful IOC boss Bach

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Thomas Bach has virtually complete control over the body and by far the biggest influence on whether the Games will go ahead or not. With the Games having only been cancelled in the past due to World Wars One and Two, Bach will undoubtedly do everything in his power to protect the IOC's prime product

Filipe Luis poised for Atletico return

Filipe Luis poised for Atletico return

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Chelsea's Brazil left back Filipe Luis is poised to return to Atletico Madrid after one season at Chelsea where he failed to hold down a regular first team place, Atletico president Enrique Cerezo said.

'My contact with S Asians was through movies'

'My contact with S Asians was through movies'

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Priscilla Uppal, award-winning poet, novelist, literary critic and professor of English at York University, was amongst the five Indian/Indo-Canadian writers invited to the 12th Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival, Canada's largest literary festival, in Montreal last month. Ajit Jain caught up with the author.

Salman Khan trains hard for Sultan

Salman Khan trains hard for Sultan

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

WADA Exec Committee supports 'whereabouts' clause

WADA Exec Committee supports 'whereabouts' clause

Rediff.com10 May 2010

The Executive Committee and Foundation Board of the World Anti-Doping Agency have endorsed the current system of athlete whereabouts requirement, rejected by the Indian Cricket Board, at its meeting over the week-end in Montreal.

When Milkha Singh chatted with Rediff Readers

When Milkha Singh chatted with Rediff Readers

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

The transcript of the Milkha Singh Rediff Chat.

Rogers Cup: Nadal, Serena off to winning start

Rogers Cup: Nadal, Serena off to winning start

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Nadal, playing his first match since losing to Roger Federer in the Wimbledon semi-finals, fell behind 5-2 in the tiebreak before roaring back to prevail in his first career meeting with world number 53 Evans.

One Indian cricketer tested positive: 2016 WADA Report

One Indian cricketer tested positive: 2016 WADA Report

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) report of 2016 has revealed that one Indian cricketer has tested positive for banned substances among the 153 BCCI accreditated cricketers.

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The film to be produced under Daggubati's banner Suresh Productions, will see Vijay Sethupathi portray the role of Sri Lankan spin legend.

'Women wearing niqab have to talk about it'

'Women wearing niqab have to talk about it'

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Indo-Canadian Dr Sheema Khan was amongst the five South Asian authors invited to the 12th Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival in Montreal April 21 to 25.

Another foul-mouthed outburst from Nick Kyrgios

Another foul-mouthed outburst from Nick Kyrgios

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Australian wild thing Nick Kyrgios edged a step closer to a possible ATP ban when he was fined for a verbal outburst in his first round match at the Shanghai Masters.

Wozniacki earns top seeding for US Open

Wozniacki earns top seeding for US Open

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki was named top seed of a grand slam tournament for the first time on Tuesday for the US Open starting next Monday.

Clijsters still perfect on hardcourt after scare

Clijsters still perfect on hardcourt after scare

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

A sleepy Kim Clijsters woke up in time to claim a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 second round win over American qualifier Bethanie Mattek-Sands at the Montreal Cup on Wednesday and continue her perfect buildup to the US Open.

Prince Harry leaves UK to rejoin Meghan, Archie in Canada: Reports

Prince Harry leaves UK to rejoin Meghan, Archie in Canada: Reports

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Harry, 35, was said to be desperate to be reunited with Archie, whom he had not seen for two weeks, and his 38-year-old American actress wife in Canada that the young family plans to make their home.

Choose a dream worthy of yourself, says Murthy

Choose a dream worthy of yourself, says Murthy

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

Concordia University confers honorary doctorate on Infosys founder N R Narayana Murthy.

Vettel takes pole with Webber alongside

Vettel takes pole with Webber alongside

Rediff.com26 Jun 2010

Germany's Sebastian Vettel locked down pole position for the European Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday with Red Bull sweeping the front row for the fourth time this season.

Liuzzi sizzles, to start ahead of Massa

Liuzzi sizzles, to start ahead of Massa

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

Vitantonio Liuzzi shrugged off his recent setbacks and will start Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix sixth on the grid, while team-mate Adrian Sutil will start ninth after both the Force India cars made it to the third qualifying session (Q3) in Montreal on Sunday.

When the Olympics was boycotted or cancelled

When the Olympics was boycotted or cancelled

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Canada and Australia said they would not be sending athletes to the Tokyo Olympics if the Games went ahead as scheduled in July and August this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Here is a list of previous cancellations, boycotts and changes of venues of the Summer and Winter games.

US Homeland Security apologises to Praful Patel

US Homeland Security apologises to Praful Patel

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

The US Homeland Security has apologised to Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel who was questioned by the immigration authorities in Chicago as his name and date of birth happened to match with that of a person on America's watch-list.

Praful Patel held in US airport; released later

Praful Patel held in US airport; released later

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

Union Minister for Civil Aviation Praful Patel on Tuesday got the experience very few Patels have been able to escape in the United States of America.

US Open: Nadal thrashes teenager Rublev to enter semis

US Open: Nadal thrashes teenager Rublev to enter semis

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Rafael Nadal gave Russian teenager Andrey Rublev a tennis lesson on Wednesday, racing into the semi-finals of the US Open with a ruthless 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 win that cleared the path for a possible showdown with rival Roger Federer.

Rogers Cup: Djokovic continues Monfils mastery; Halep in final

Rogers Cup: Djokovic continues Monfils mastery; Halep in final

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Novak Djokovic maintained his unbeaten record against Frenchman Gael Monfils with a 6-3, 6-2 win in the semi-finals of the Rogers Cup in Toronto on Saturday, while Japan's Kei Nishikori also reached the final after beating Swiss second seed Stan Wawrinka.