News for 'New York Women'

NY Fashion Week: Serena serves up cuts, designs for all!

NY Fashion Week: Serena serves up cuts, designs for all!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Serena's designs were created to celebrate "women who turn fear into courage and doubt into confidence."

7 women who caused shock and awe at US Open!

7 women who caused shock and awe at US Open!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

The women's draw at the US Open has been in news for the upsets it created. Almost everyday one or some days even two of the top seeds feel to unknown players.

Why Bollywood Loves Prerna Rajpal

Why Bollywood Loves Prerna Rajpal

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Madhuri Dixit Nene, Shilpa Shetty, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kiara Advani are some of the celebs who have worn designs by Prerna Rajpal.

Djokovic opens US Open campaign against qualifier

Djokovic opens US Open campaign against qualifier

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Second seed Daniil Medvedev will launch his bid to win his first major title against veteran Frenchman Richard Gasquet.

'Our community has lost a giant'

'Our community has lost a giant'

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Urvashi Vaid dreamed of a common movement for social justice that could address them all: Racism, gender oppression and homophobia. Sandip Roy salutes the memory of Urvashi Vaid, one of America's most prominent LGBT activists, who passed into the ages this month.

Deepa Gahlot's Top Web Series of 2022

Deepa Gahlot's Top Web Series of 2022

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Stories of rural India, campus capers, realistic family dramas and urban romance that are no longer picked up by film-makers, find their way to the Web, and the viewing experience is richer for the variety available.

Barbie Honours COVID-19 Heroes

Barbie Honours COVID-19 Heroes

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Barbie has unveiled their #ThankYouHeroes global doll series featuring frontline workers.

Harvey Weinstein tests positive for COVID-19 in jail

Harvey Weinstein tests positive for COVID-19 in jail

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The disgraced Hollywood mogul was recently shifted to high security Wende Correctional Facility from Rikers Island prison to spend his jail term.

Columnist accuses Trump of sexual assault

Columnist accuses Trump of sexual assault

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

E Jean Carroll in a new book 'What Do We Need Men For?' said that US President Trump sexually assaulted her in a dressing room of the Bergdorf Goodman department store in New York City in the mid-1990s.

Why The World Is Worried About India

Why The World Is Worried About India

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Our demonisation and dehumanisation of minorities and especially Muslims is so complete that calls for the abduction of and sexual violence against Muslim girls are acceptable in our society today and can be made in public spaces. The damage we have done to India internally and externally will be lasting, warns Aakar Patel.

World No 2 Simona Halep tests positive for COVID-19

World No 2 Simona Halep tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

World number two Simona Halep tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is recovering well from her mild symptoms.

UN had absolutely no knowledge Zawahiri was in Kabul: Guterres's spokesperson

UN had absolutely no knowledge Zawahiri was in Kabul: Guterres's spokesperson

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Member-States must ensure that measures taken to counter terrorism comply with their obligations under international law, a spokesperson for the UN secretary general has said, asserting that the global body had "no information" about the whereabouts of Al Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri killed by a US drone strike in Kabul.

'I'm not God! Can't win every match': Osaka

'I'm not God! Can't win every match': Osaka

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The former world number one was especially proud of the way she has managed to mould her mindset to deal with tough losses.

Harnaaz Sandhu speaks out on hijab: Let her live the way she wants to

Harnaaz Sandhu speaks out on hijab: Let her live the way she wants to

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Days after her remarks on hijab made headlines, Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu on Wednesday said as a youth of the country she simply shared her perspective when asked to comment on the issue.

Student turns sexual harassment into street art

Student turns sexual harassment into street art

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Sophie Sandberg writes insults she or other women have heard in chalk on New York's streets to raise awareness about sexual harassment.

Former French Open champion opts out of US Open

Former French Open champion opts out of US Open

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko is the latest player to withdraw from the US Open, organisers of the tennis Grand Slam confirmed on Monday.

Throwback 2020: Thiem breaks 'Big Three' hold on Grand Slams

Throwback 2020: Thiem breaks 'Big Three' hold on Grand Slams

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

The professional tennis circuit, which requires players to jet around the world, was forced into shutdown in early March as countries went into lockdown and closed their borders to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.

No country must take advantage of Afghan situation: PM @ UNGA

No country must take advantage of Afghan situation: PM @ UNGA

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Addressing the 76th UNGA session in New York, Modi called for ensuring that no country 'tries to take advantage of the delicate situation in Afghanistan and use it for its own selfish interests'.

US Open organisers pleased with line-up despite dropouts

US Open organisers pleased with line-up despite dropouts

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Dowse said that the women's competition will see 10 former Grand Slam champions, including 23-time major winner Serena Williams, along with 81 of the top 100. In the men's event, seven of the world top ten are competing.

Davis Cup Finals group stage to be played in Sept

Davis Cup Finals group stage to be played in Sept

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

US WNBA All-Star Griner's detention in Russia extended

2022 Laureus Sportsperson of the Year winner is...

2022 Laureus Sportsperson of the Year winner is...

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Max Verstappen was named the 2022 Laureus Sportsman of the Year while Olympic sprint champion Elaine Thompson-Herah bagged the top women's honour

Guess Who Made It To A Times Square Billboard?

Guess Who Made It To A Times Square Billboard?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

'We're 26 and every time we write a song, we try to see how we can relate it to our life's experiences or that of our friends.'

GOSH! Is that Rihanna?

GOSH! Is that Rihanna?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week is back with a promising line up of models.

What Happens When Karan, Alia, Ranveer meet?

What Happens When Karan, Alia, Ranveer meet?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

It's travel time for everyone, including Bollywood's celebrities.

Red wine may be harmful for pregnant women

Red wine may be harmful for pregnant women

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

A round up of all the health news from around the world.

A lot of the fluctuation in women's rankings has to do with the serve: Evert

A lot of the fluctuation in women's rankings has to do with the serve: Evert

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Tennis legend Chris Evert believes an inability to dominate on serve is preventing the current crop of female players from usurping Serena Williams at the top of the rankings with the American world number one using her main weapon to great effect.

Alicia stuns in white on mag cover

Alicia stuns in white on mag cover

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

The American singer makes a stylish impression on the latest cover.

Netflix making film on USA's 'groundbreaking' 1999 WC win

Netflix making film on USA's 'groundbreaking' 1999 WC win

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The streaming site recently bagged the rights for the book after a round of competitive bidding.

Canada: 2 Indian-origin women murdered

Canada: 2 Indian-origin women murdered

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

An elderly Indian-origin woman and her daughter were killed while her granddaughter was seriously injured during a suspected "break-in" attempt by their Canadian neighbour at their home in Toronto. Sixty-five-year-old Saramma Varughese and her daughter Susan John (43), hailing from Kerala, were killed in the incident, which took place on Monday.

Italian Open: Nadal scripts easy win in first match in 200 days

Italian Open: Nadal scripts easy win in first match in 200 days

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'I played a good match, maybe he was a little bit tired from New York (where) he played an amazing tournament.'

Zoya Agarwal, the pilot who dared to dream

Zoya Agarwal, the pilot who dared to dream

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

'Even today, I am like a kid in a candy land -- I look at my airplane with as much excitement as an eight year old.'

Top moments from the week gone by

Top moments from the week gone by

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Here are the best images from across the world from the previous week.

Kristina-Timea forced to withdraw due to COVID-19 restrictions

Kristina-Timea forced to withdraw due to COVID-19 restrictions

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Kristina Mladenovic had complained saying she felt like she was being treated like a prisoner after she was placed inside a 'bubble within a bubble' despite 'thirty negative tests'.

'Friends tell me I am like a 5 year old'

'Friends tell me I am like a 5 year old'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

'I'm a very positive and optimistic human being.' 'You put a pile of garbage in front of me and I will find a flower in it.'

US Open PIX: Fearless Fernandez stuns Svitolina to enter semis

US Open PIX: Fearless Fernandez stuns Svitolina to enter semis

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Images from Day 9 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Wednesday.

US Open Pix: Djokovic cruises; Rogers stuns Barty

US Open Pix: Djokovic cruises; Rogers stuns Barty

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

Images from Day 6 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Saturday.

Lack of top seeds won't devalue US Open title: Navratilova

Lack of top seeds won't devalue US Open title: Navratilova

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

American Serena Williams has also said that the dropouts will not take the shine off a potential record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title for her.

US Open PIX: Medvedev dashes Djokovic's Grand Slam bid

US Open PIX: Medvedev dashes Djokovic's Grand Slam bid

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Novak Djokovic's bid for a record 21st major title that would have completed the calendar-year Grand Slam collapsed at the final hurdle in a stunning 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 defeat by Russian Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final on Sunday.

Racial injustice hits home for US athletes

Racial injustice hits home for US athletes

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Many Black athletes have spoken out about their treatment by the police.

As Serena fights, a duchess watches

As Serena fights, a duchess watches

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

A duchess had come to Queens.