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Kamala Harris surges ahead for Democratic Prez nominee

Kamala Harris surges ahead for Democratic Prez nominee

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

A rising Democratic Party star and vocal critic of President Donald Trump, Harris, if elected, would be the first woman and woman of colour to be the President of the United States.

OnePlus to invest Rs 1,000 crores as part of its big India plan

OnePlus to invest Rs 1,000 crores as part of its big India plan

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Rediff.com's Ashish Narsale brings you glimpses of OnePlus's massive new R&D centre in India.

Pence, Harris all set for US vice-presidential debate

Pence, Harris all set for US vice-presidential debate

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Political analysts believe that an aggressive Harris, 55, who aspires to be the first woman vice-president in history, will easily prevail over Pence, 61, during the only vice-presidential debate and help Biden, 77, to widen his lead over Trump, 74.

Cilic ready to step up against record-chasing Federer

Cilic ready to step up against record-chasing Federer

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

In last year's quarter-finals at the All England Club, Federer saved three match points before edging out Cilic in five sets and the closeness of that match is comforting for the Croat.

Why Mourinho deserves 'The Special One' name

Why Mourinho deserves 'The Special One' name

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho deserves his title of "The Special One" as he can make challenging decisions to get wins and has won three trophies in his debut campaign at the Premier League club, midfielder Paul Pogba said.

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

On July 1, 2021, Britain's Princess Diana would have turned 60 and two decades after her tragic death in a car accident near the end of summer 1997, she still holds an exalted place on the altar of the most admired people in the world, her status secure as a style icon -- as is her legacy of having forever changed the British monarchy.

ATP Finals PIX: Thiem stuns Federer; Djokovic wins opener

ATP Finals PIX: Thiem stuns Federer; Djokovic wins opener

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Only once in 16 previous appearances has Federer not survived the group stage, back in 2008. IMAGES from the ATP Finals played at The O2 Arena in London on Sunday

'Obama should have visited India last year'

'Obama should have visited India last year'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

"US President Barack Obama should have visited the world's largest democracy last year itself. India is the future and meetings between the countries should be a continuous process," said Pete Dagher, Obama's campaign manager, who is also a political analyst.

Federer not pressured by Sampras's prediction

Federer not pressured by Sampras's prediction

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Switzerland's Roger Federer has fended off Pete Sampras's suggestion that he could win up 10 Wimbledon titles.

Images: Virgin SpaceShip2 makes first test flight!

Images: Virgin SpaceShip2 makes first test flight!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2010

The Virgin Galactic SpaceShip2 (VSS Enterprise) glides toward Earth on its first test flight after being released from its WhiteKnight2 (VMS Eve) mothership over Mojave, California, on October 10, 2010.

Federer @ 30: The fire still burns bright

Federer @ 30: The fire still burns bright

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

Federer's greatness oozes from the manner in which he has dominated the sport for a substantial part of the last decade, says Bikash Mohapatra.

'Roger Federer can win 20 Grand Slams'

'Roger Federer can win 20 Grand Slams'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

Swiss world number two Roger Federer could extend his record grand slam tally to 20 if he remains fit and motivated, according to his coach Paul Annacone.

William Daley to be Obama's new chief of staff

William Daley to be Obama's new chief of staff

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Former US commerce secretary William Daley, a strong advocate of enhanced Indo-US ties, has been chosen by President Barack Obama as his new Chief of Staff.

Roger Federer's advice to Andy Murray

Roger Federer's advice to Andy Murray

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Grand Slam champion Roger Federer has reportedly told British tennis star Andy Murray that not having a coach could be positively beneficial.

Venus surges, Keys stumbles at Indian Wells

Venus surges, Keys stumbles at Indian Wells

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

Venus Williams staged a spirited comeback to down third seed Petra Kvitova 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 and reach the third round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells on Saturday.

Federer overpowers Nadal to win World Tour Final

Federer overpowers Nadal to win World Tour Final

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Roger Federer sent a timely reminder to Rafael Nadal on Sunday, out-gunning the World No 1 to win the ATP World Tour Finals with an irresistible display of attacking tennis.

Federer, Nadal, to play match for charity

Federer, Nadal, to play match for charity

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Roger Federer and former tennis greats Pete Sampras, Martina Navratilova and Steffi Graf will play in exhibition matches on Friday to raise money for victims of the Haiti earthquake.

New crop threatens 'Big Four' hegemony

New crop threatens 'Big Four' hegemony

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

With a crop of talented young players knocking on the door of the exclusive men's Grand Slam club, the 'Big Four' hegemony over the game's top tournaments may be coming to a close.

Where OnePlus sees its next big leap come from

Where OnePlus sees its next big leap come from

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

'Almost 75 per cent of our total sales come from the top 50 cities in India.'

Oscars 2010: Looking at the Best Animated Film race

Oscars 2010: Looking at the Best Animated Film race

Rediff.com22 Feb 2010

Let's take a look at the nominees.

Man United boss Mourinho laments gruelling October fixture

Man United boss Mourinho laments gruelling October fixture

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has described next month's fixture list as a 'poisoned gift' following Thursday's Europa League 1-0 win over Zorya Luhansk.

Federer ready to roll the dice again at US Open

Federer ready to roll the dice again at US Open

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

All of a sudden, talk of Roger Federer's supposed decline has disappeared and he is looming as the form player heading into the U.S. Open brimful of confidence.

Watch: The unboxing and first look of the OnePlus 7T

Watch: The unboxing and first look of the OnePlus 7T

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com tells you what the phone is about.

Federer teams up with Sampras's ex-coach

Federer teams up with Sampras's ex-coach

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

Roger Federer has hooked up with Pete Sampras's former coach Paul Annacone for a 'test period' in a bid to rediscover his winning touch.

Bypolls to 15 seats in K'taka puts Cong-JDS rebels in a fix

Bypolls to 15 seats in K'taka puts Cong-JDS rebels in a fix

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

The fifteen constituencies that will go to polls are: Athani, Kagwad, Gokak, Yellapura, Hirekerur, Ranibennur, Vijaynagara, Chickballapura, K R Pura, Yeshwanthpura, Mahalakshmi Layout, Shivajinagara, Hosakote, K R Pete and Hunsur.

Time for final tricks from 'magician' Santoro

Time for final tricks from 'magician' Santoro

Rediff.com7 Nov 2009

Frenchman Fabrice Santoro, once nicknamed "the magician" by Pete Sampras for his habit of mystifying bigger, stronger opponents, could perform one final, record-breaking trick before his remarkable career ends.

Focussed Federer has Wimbledon record on his mind

Focussed Federer has Wimbledon record on his mind

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Wimbledon champion Roger Federer will step on to Centre Court on Monday to face Colombia's Alejandro Falla with the prospect of a record-equalling seventh men's title on his mind.

Nadal beats Djokovic to win second US Open title

Nadal beats Djokovic to win second US Open title

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Rafael Nadal captured his second US Open title when he beat top-seeded Novak Djokovic 6-2, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 in Monday's final. The win gave the second seeded Nadal, this year's French Open champion, his 13th Grand Slam title and first at Flushing Meadows since 2010.

Saying goodbye to America's best TV show

Saying goodbye to America's best TV show

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

'That Mad Men is currently the best-written show and quite unlike anything else out there is an understatement.'

How your phone can track your friends

How your phone can track your friends

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

New phone applications that let users track their friends have been predicted to be a thing of the future. Programmes such as Foursquare and Gowalla that allow a group of to know each other's whereabouts at that moment and even meet face to face.

Preview: Federer faces Melbourne Park test

Preview: Federer faces Melbourne Park test

Rediff.com16 Jan 2010

Roger Federer has done everything necessary to etch his name in the annals of tennis immortality and all that remains for the Swiss world number one is to add more Grand Slams to his remarkable tally of 15.

PIX: Hamilton retakes F1 lead with 'miracle' victory at German GP

PIX: Hamilton retakes F1 lead with 'miracle' victory at German GP

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

Vettel, now 17 points behind the Briton after starting eight ahead, led from pole position until rain caused chaos in the closing laps, with the German skidding into the barriers in front of his home fans.

Review: Ouija has a few tricks up its sleeve

Review: Ouija has a few tricks up its sleeve

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Given a choice between Ouija and the rest of the Halloween-targeted horror releases this year, I would pick Ouija any day, says Paloma Sharma.

Federer wins at Stockholm, equals Sampras' record

Federer wins at Stockholm, equals Sampras' record

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Swiss master Roger Federer beat Germany's Florian Mayer 6-4, 6-3 to win the Stockholm Open on Sunday and equal Pete Sampras's haul of 64 ATP titles.

Can Federer ever overtake Sampras?

Can Federer ever overtake Sampras?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

Federer cannot fathom how his perfect tennis can be defeated again and again by the fury of Nadal. That's why he was crying. And it hurts Nadal. But he will carry on beating him because he cannot help himself.

Mourinho keen to see out Manchester United contract

Mourinho keen to see out Manchester United contract

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

The 54-year-old Portuguese is nearing the halfway point of his deal and guided United to the League Cup and Europa League titles in his first season.

Federer defies doubters, celebrates incredible trip

Federer defies doubters, celebrates "incredible" trip

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Roger Federer's emphatic Australian Open victory over Andy Murray on Sunday was the perfect riposte to those who have questioned his continued hunger for Grand Slam success. The 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 win shattered British dreams of a first men's grand slam champion in 74 years and dashed the notion that the new husband and father might temper his pursuit of glory after breaking Pete Sampras's grand slam record.

Proved! Moon landings were not a hoax

Proved! Moon landings were not a hoax

Rediff.com6 Sep 2009

A lunar orbiter has spied spacecraft and astronaut tracks on the Moon left behind almost 40 years ago.

Wimbledon men facts and figures

Wimbledon men facts and figures

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

Facts and figures about the Wimbledon men's tournament which starts on June 23 in London.

PHOTOS: There couldn't be a cuter family than this!

PHOTOS: There couldn't be a cuter family than this!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

He was a great Commander-in-Chief, but he was also a great dad and a great husband and these photos will surely give you some #familygoals.