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Fit-again Kashyap racing against time for CWG qualification

Fit-again Kashyap racing against time for CWG qualification

Rediff.com9 May 2017

After missing out on Rio Olympics last year due to a knee surgery, a fit-again Parupalli Kashyap is racing against time to regain his place in the Indian team and defend his title at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

'Tough little cookie' Lucic-Baroni ends 18-year wait

'Tough little cookie' Lucic-Baroni ends 18-year wait

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Mirjana Lucic-Baroni could barely contain her joy after continuing her remarkable run at the Australian Open to reach her first grand slam quarter-final since the 1999 Wimbledon championships on Monday.

Azarenka eyes fun ride to third Australian title

Azarenka eyes fun ride to third Australian title

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

After two years of injury frustration and bouts of depression, Victoria Azarenka is hoping a little bit of motorcycle riding and some street art will change people's perceptions and help her to a third Australian Open title. The 26-year-old Belarusian is one of the favourites for the year's opening grand slam that starts on Monday after proving her fitness following a nagging foot injury that has restricted her appearances over the past two years. Now injury free and fresh off her first title since August 2013 at the Brisbane International last week, she is looking forward to the courts she made her own in 2012 and 2013.

Tennis: Partners Tsitsipas-Kyrgios to face off in Washington

Tennis: Partners Tsitsipas-Kyrgios to face off in Washington

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

Frenchman Benoit lost his temper in the third game of the second set when top seed Tsitsipas halted the match to attend to a broken shoe lace.

Global markets toast Greek bid to clinch debt deal

Global markets toast Greek bid to clinch debt deal

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The euro climbed 1.3 percent against the yen to 135.60 and added 0.7 percent against the dollar to trade at $1.1115.

Review: Vetrivel is an engaging family entertainer

Review: Vetrivel is an engaging family entertainer

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Good performances, a well-written screenplay and great comedy make Vasanthamani's Vetrivel a decent watch, writes S Saraswathi.

Saina knocked out of Malaysia Open as semis jinx continues

Saina knocked out of Malaysia Open as semis jinx continues

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Saina Nehwal's semi-final jinx continued as she suffered another defeat against her nemesis Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei in the women's singles at the Malaysia Super Series Premier, in Shah Alam, on Saturday.

'As a wife, Ram Kapoor's kissing scene with Sakshi Tanwar shocked me'

'As a wife, Ram Kapoor's kissing scene with Sakshi Tanwar shocked me'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

'People, who think Sunny Leone comes with baggage, are all humbug. She has made people look at the porn industry with a lot of respect.' Gautami Kapoor on husband Ram Kapoor, Sunny Leone, and her new TV show, Tere Sheher Mein.

Fighting-fit Federer fears for stricken rivals

Fighting-fit Federer fears for stricken rivals

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Federer, who skipped the French Open this year to give his body time to recover from his incredible exploits in the first half of the season which he began by winning an 18th major at the Australian Open, said he hoped Murray would not live to regret battling through the pain barrier.

Allu Arjun to star alongside Varun Dhawan in ABCD 2

Allu Arjun to star alongside Varun Dhawan in ABCD 2

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Telugu cinema right here!

Jadhav rallies Rest of India for 20-run lead over Karnataka

Jadhav rallies Rest of India for 20-run lead over Karnataka

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Kedhar Jadhav struck a timely 78 and the tail wagged as Rest of India took a slender first innings lead over Karnataka on Day 2 of the Irani Cup match at the Chinnawsamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Censor trouble in Kannada Films

Censor trouble in Kannada Films

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Certification of films by the Regional Censor Board (RCB) in Bangalore has come to a standstill because there are not enough members to watch the films.

12 CBFC members resign citing government interference

12 CBFC members resign citing government interference

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

Nine members of the Central Board of Film Certification have sent their resignation letters to the Information and Broadcasting Minister on Saturday alleging interference from the Information and Broadcasting ministry.

Gully Boy Review: You'll cry for Ranveer

Gully Boy Review: You'll cry for Ranveer

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Gully Boy is a glorious blend of hip-hop and assured filmmaking, promises Sukanya Verma.

What exactly is wrong with Murray? Becker, McEnroe try to find out...

What exactly is wrong with Murray? Becker, McEnroe try to find out...

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Andy Murray's wretched form ahead of the next week's French Open has left pundits including Boris Becker scratching their heads about what exactly is wrong with the world number one.

Ranji roundup: Punjab youngster Gill emulates Dravid

Ranji roundup: Punjab youngster Gill emulates Dravid

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

He is the second Indian batsman after Rahul Dravid in Adelaide 2003, in first-class history to remain not out on 199 at the end of a day's play.

'Clarke will be back...but he needs to get his fitness right'

'Clarke will be back...but he needs to get his fitness right'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

An injury-ravaged Michael Clarke may have raised doubts about his future by stating that he may never play again, but Australian cricket coach Darren Lehmann is confident that the inspirational skipper will be back sooner or later.

Walking wounded make opening Slam hard to predict

Walking wounded make opening Slam hard to predict

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

For good reason a two-week Grand Slam can be described as a 'last man standing' marathon of mental and physical endurance, which makes Roger Federer's haul of 19 all the more incredible.

Can Bolt crack 19 seconds in 200 metres? Tell Us!

Can Bolt crack 19 seconds in 200 metres? Tell Us!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Usain Bolt has already started his preparations for next year's Rio Games and has sent a warning to his competitors.

India at CWG: Lifters' medal haul continues; shuttlers, boxers unbeaten

India at CWG: Lifters' medal haul continues; shuttlers, boxers unbeaten

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The Indian weightlifting juggernaut continued at the Commonwealth Games, with Sanjita Chanu and Deepak Lather adding a gold and bronze to the team's tally, and the shuttlers and boxers staying unbeaten on the second day, in Gold Coast, on Friday.

US Open: Sharapova sparkles on return to grand slam stage

US Open: Sharapova sparkles on return to grand slam stage

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Still shaking off the rust from a 15-month doping ban and a string of nagging injuries, the 30-year-old Sharapova needed all her skill, determination and two hours and 44 minutes to snatch victory in front of a packed Arthur Ashe stadium.

Want to experience white Christmas in India?

Want to experience white Christmas in India?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

You wouldn't want to miss these unexplored, mesmerising snow hamlets in India.

He told India about the Himalayan Blunder

He told India about the Himalayan Blunder

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Very few today realise that without Brigadier John Dalvi's courage, we would never have known what really happened during those tragic days of October/November 1962, reveals Claude Arpi.

Despite the doubters, Mo Farah bows out as the best

Despite the doubters, Mo Farah bows out as the best

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Whether or not he triumphs at the world championships in London, Mo Farah will depart as undoubtedly Britain's greatest track and field athlete and right in the mix for the title of the country's greatest performer in any sport.

Prannoy clinches US Open title

Prannoy clinches US Open title

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

HS Prannoy notched up a thrilling three-game win over Commonwealth Games champion Parupalli Kashyap in an all-Indian final to clinch the $ 120,000 US Open Grand Prix Gold in Anaheim, California.

10 Hindi Movies That Define India

10 Hindi Movies That Define India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Aseem Chhabra lists the movies that taught him about the Idea of India.

World Cancer Day: All you need to know

World Cancer Day: All you need to know

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

Dr Prathima Reddy debunks the various myths surrounding the health condition.

'Soumitra Chatterjee is bigger than a Ray actor'

'Soumitra Chatterjee is bigger than a Ray actor'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

One of India's greatest actors -- someone who acted in 14 Satyajit Ray films -- doesn't get good movie roles anymore.

Here's how New Zealand fully justify their No 3 ranking in Tests...

Here's how New Zealand fully justify their No 3 ranking in Tests...

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Supremely positive, aggressive and efficient, the Black Caps amply justified their status as the world's third-ranked Test side in a 1-1 draw with their hosts which fluctuated from the first ball to the last. New Zealand are a team to be reckoned with.

How RBI will balance its monetary policy

How RBI will balance its monetary policy

Rediff.com28 May 2014

While the RBI, in the recent past, appeared keen to move to an inflation-targeting framework, industry and academia remain divided on this issue.

The Half Truth

The Half Truth

Rediff.com19 May 2017

In this age of fake news, there are so many things I cannot say for sure anymore, says Veenu Sandhu.

Goodbye, 'Kalpana chechi'

Goodbye, 'Kalpana chechi'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

'The world will remember Kalpana through the characters that showed her brilliance as an actor.'

Like the poster of Befikre?

Like the poster of Befikre?

Rediff.com9 May 2016

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

Sports Shorts: Yuki makes winning start; 5 Indians boxers in quarters

Sports Shorts: Yuki makes winning start; 5 Indians boxers in quarters

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Computer glitch halts United Airlines flights for two hours

Computer glitch halts United Airlines flights for two hours

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

United said it would rebook flights for affected passengers without charge

Sensex slips for 4th day, down 333 points on rupee, trade war worries

Sensex slips for 4th day, down 333 points on rupee, trade war worries

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The broader NSE Nifty closed below the 10,600 mark by plunging 98.15 points, or 0.84 per cent, to 11,582.35 after shuttling between 11,567.40 and 11,751.80.

Rs 30,000 cr Indo-French missile plan in troubled waters

Rs 30,000 cr Indo-French missile plan in troubled waters

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

An Indo-French proposed joint venture expected to be worth around Rs 30,000 crore to develop short range air defence missiles seems to have run into rough weather as Indian Air Force feels that its requirements could be met by indigenous Akash surface-to-air missile weapon system.

Djokovic, Wawrinka set to renew rivalry in US Open final

Djokovic, Wawrinka set to renew rivalry in US Open final

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

World number one Novak Djokovic has enjoyed a whirlwind trip to Sunday's U.S. Open final, but the top-seeded Serb expects hard work ahead when he meets Stan Wawrinka at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Defending champion Djokovic, who became the third man to hold all four grand slam singles titles at once after his triumph at Roland Garros in June, owns a 19-4 career head-to-head advantage over the Swiss third seed.

Javed Akhtar: I couldn't get up from the bed or lie down

Javed Akhtar: I couldn't get up from the bed or lie down

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Javed Akhtar had the most terrifying experience of his life when he lost the power of his limbs for some time.

60th Birthday Special: The Best of Dimple Kapadia

60th Birthday Special: The Best of Dimple Kapadia

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Dimple turns 60!