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Kyle Hope, Sunil Ambris in Windies squad for last three ODIs vs India

Kyle Hope, Sunil Ambris in Windies squad for last three ODIs vs India

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

The duo has replaced Jonathan Carter and Kesrick Williams in the squad.

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The 92nd Academy Awards nominations have been announced at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.

Djokovic beats Pouille to reach Cincinnati semi-finals

Djokovic beats Pouille to reach Cincinnati semi-finals

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

Novak Djokovic wore down Lucas Pouille after an even first set, dispatching the Frenchman 7-6(2), 6-1 in a Cincinnati Masters quarter-final in Ohio on Friday.

French Open: Venus sent packing, Nishikori wins all-Asian battle

French Open: Venus sent packing, Nishikori wins all-Asian battle

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Images from the matches played on Day 8at the Roland Garros on Sunday

Has Tony Fernandes got AirAsia stuck in turbulence?

Has Tony Fernandes got AirAsia stuck in turbulence?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

One thing is certain: The part-Goan, part-Malayali group CEO of Air Asia is not your usual boardroom CEO, and he cultivates the maverick businessman image, buying race car teams and football clubs and taking off-beat bets with his mentor and now buddy Richard Branson of Virgin.

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic enter 2nd round; Rublev upset

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic enter 2nd round; Rublev upset

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Images from Day 3 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Tuesday

Trump campaign says election far from over; Biden moves forward with his plans

Trump campaign says election far from over; Biden moves forward with his plans

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Outgoing US President Donald Trump has declined to concede the closely-fought November 3 presidential race to Democrat Biden and is mounting legal fights in several key battleground states, but there has been no evidence of voter irregularities or widespread fraud in the election -- billed as one of the most divisive and bitter in recent American history.

It's Super Saturday at Australian Open

It's Super Saturday at Australian Open

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Angelique Kerber's recent revival faces its toughest test in the shape of Maria Sharapova when the only two former Australian Open champions in the women's draw clash in round three on Saturday. A cool front broke the grip

Golden Globes 2018: Big Little Lies wins

Golden Globes 2018: Big Little Lies wins

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

The 2018 winning list, right here.

US Open, Day 1: Gasquet stunned, Cilic advances

US Open, Day 1: Gasquet stunned, Cilic advances

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

The year's final grand slam began with an upset as 13th-seeded Frenchman Richard Gasquet was upended 6-2 6-2 6-3 by Britain's world number 84 Kyle Edmund at the U.S. Open on Monday. Gasquet, who has reached the last 16 at Flushing Meadows four times in his career, was outplayed throughout and his U.S. Open experience lasted just one hour, 41 minutes.

Review: Dangal is India's best sports film

Review: Dangal is India's best sports film

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

If sporting films were pitted against one another, Dangal would be champion, says Raja Sen.

The science of Game of Thrones

The science of Game of Thrones

Rediff.com21 May 2019

'When so many noted universities -- including the likes of Harvard and the University of California -- are spending their resources on studying the world of GoT, it is fun to assess whether this fictional universe conforms with the laws of our real universe,' says Kumar Abhishek.

PHOTOS: Obama living his best life

PHOTOS: Obama living his best life

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Former United States President Barack Obama has been free from the pressures of running the nation for two years now. However, while in office and even out of it, Obama has always enjoyed each moment. As he celebrates his 57th birthday (August 4), here are some of his lighter moments enjoying life.

Birdman, Boyhood, American Sniper sweep Oscar 2015 nominations

Birdman, Boyhood, American Sniper sweep Oscar 2015 nominations

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

A quick look at the Oscar 2015 nominations.

Golden Globes 2018: The Shape Of Water, Dunkirk, Big Little Lies lead nominations

Golden Globes 2018: The Shape Of Water, Dunkirk, Big Little Lies lead nominations

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Other nominations include Dunkirk, The Post and I, Tonya.

Tennis: Murray loses, won't play US Open singles

Tennis: Murray loses, won't play US Open singles

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

The Scot lost 6-4, 6-4 to Richard Gasquet in his first singles match since January before saying he had turned down a wild card into the men's draw at the year's final Grand Slam.

Tennis Roundup: Djokovic cruises; Murray advances in Beijing

Tennis Roundup: Djokovic cruises; Murray advances in Beijing

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

World number one Novak Djokovic blasted past qualifier Alexei Popyrin 6-4, 6-2 to reach the second round of the Japan Open Tennis Championships in Tokyo.

Wimbledon: Record rout of seeds complete as Bertens beats Pliskova

Wimbledon: Record rout of seeds complete as Bertens beats Pliskova

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Bertens, the first Dutchwoman to reach the last 16 since Michaella Krajicek, sister of former men's champion Richard, did so in 2007, followed up her win over Venus Williams in the third round with a display of power and poise.

Prince George turns 5: His most adorable moments

Prince George turns 5: His most adorable moments

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

He's met the Obamas, calls Britain's Queen Elizabeth II granny and is delightful as one can be. Meet Prince George -- one of the world's most recognisable children. As he turned 5 on Sunday (July 22), we gathered a collection of his cutest moments.

IPTL 2: Indian team snares Nadal; Japan Warriors pick Paes

IPTL 2: Indian team snares Nadal; Japan Warriors pick Paes

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Rafael Nadal will play for the Indian side in the second edition of the International Premier Tennis League.

Isle of Man Chess: Anand held by Artemiev as Indian challenge ends

Isle of Man Chess: Anand held by Artemiev as Indian challenge ends

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

Viswanathan Anand was held to a draw by Vladislav Artemiev of Russia in the eighth and penultimate round, ending the Indian challenge in the Isle of Man International Chess tournament on Sunday.

Year's fastest man Lyles ready to be a 'big dog'

Year's fastest man Lyles ready to be a 'big dog'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Noah Lyles always wanted to be the next great sprinter after Usain Bolt retired and the 20-year-old American took a big step toward that goal with the year's fastest 100 metres at the US Championships in Iowa on Friday.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Serena races past Beck; Tsonga survives, Del Potro out

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Serena races past Beck; Tsonga survives, Del Potro out

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

World No 1 Serena Williams kept her Wimbledon title defence on track on Sunday, downing Germany's Annika Beck 6-3, 6-0 with a crushing display of power and booming serves.

Djokovic, Sharapova restore order at Wimbledon

Djokovic, Sharapova restore order at Wimbledon

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

It was job well done for Novak Djokovic as he silenced Bernard Tomic and his Australian Fanatics with an emphatic 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 victory in the Wimbledon third round on Friday.

French Open PIX: Nadal crushes Gasquet; Sharapova sets up Serena clash

French Open PIX: Nadal crushes Gasquet; Sharapova sets up Serena clash

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

IMAGES from matches played on Day 7 of the French Open at the Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday

Bottoms up: When world leaders chilled with a drink

Bottoms up: When world leaders chilled with a drink

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

On Friday, German Chancellor was caught enjoying some down time in a pub in Brisbane, where she has come to attend the G20 summit. Over the past years, world leaders have often been snapped enjoying some time on their own at a pub, downing a drink or two. So, sit back, enjoy a glass of wine and a few of those moments.

Arrest warrant issued against Khobragade in US visa fraud case

Arrest warrant issued against Khobragade in US visa fraud case

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, whose arrest soured India-US relations, was on Friday re-indicted on visa fraud charges, a couple of days after a US court dismissed an earlier indictment.

Cincinnati Open round-up: Wawrinka unfocussed but wins; Serena advances

Cincinnati Open round-up: Wawrinka unfocussed but wins; Serena advances

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Stanislas Wawrinka had to dig deep to beat Borna Coric at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati on Wednesday and conceded his thoughts had been far from tennis over the past few days.

Trump is setting the stage to grab power

Trump is setting the stage to grab power

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

If push comes to shove, Trump is probably planning to order the US army to clear his path for a second term. What if the armed forces refuse to obey their commander-in-chief?, asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

US Open PHOTOS: Sharapova, Muguruza advance

US Open PHOTOS: Sharapova, Muguruza advance

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

Maria Sharapova's mix of grit and power were enough to see off American teenager Sofia Kenin 7-5, 6-2 in the third round of the US Open on Friday.

Golden Globes 2020: Renee Zellweger wins

Golden Globes 2020: Renee Zellweger wins

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

The 77th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. There were a few surprises and some expected nods. A quick glance at the winners, listed in bold.

Jamaica sprinters fail to fire as England rule Gold Coast relays

Jamaica sprinters fail to fire as England rule Gold Coast relays

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Yohan Blake had to settle for a second bronze and Elaine Thompson a single silver as Jamaica's vaunted sprinters failed to fire in the relays on the final day of athletics at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday.

US Open PIX: Sharapova, Shapovalov and Muguruza knocked out

US Open PIX: Sharapova, Shapovalov and Muguruza knocked out

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Maria Sharapova's contentious and captivating US Open run came to an end on Sunday when Latvia's Anastasija Sevastova beat her 5-7, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the Flushing Meadows quarter-finals.

Oscars 2015: Eddie Redmayne, Jullianne Moore win

Oscars 2015: Eddie Redmayne, Jullianne Moore win

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The 87th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.

Vilified Steve Smith not alone in murky world of finding an edge in sport

Vilified Steve Smith not alone in murky world of finding an edge in sport

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The Australian ball-tampering scandal continues to ripple far beyond cricket circles, with captain Steve Smith portrayed as arch-villain in the sorry saga.

Tennis round-up: Nadal cruises; Sania in Cincinnati quarters

Tennis round-up: Nadal cruises; Sania in Cincinnati quarters

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Nadal, who got a first-round bye, defeated Richard Gasquet 6-3, 6-4 to advance.

Cincinnati Open round-up: Federer eases through; Bencic rolls on

Cincinnati Open round-up: Federer eases through; Bencic rolls on

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Roger Federer returned from a month-long layoff with a 6-4, 6-4 second round victory over Roberto Bautista Agut on Tuesday at the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati.

BAFTAs 2018: Amy Jackson rubs shoulders with Hollywood

BAFTAs 2018: Amy Jackson rubs shoulders with Hollywood

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The highlights of the glamorous Brit awards, right here.

EPL PIX: Reds on track for points record; City thump Newcastle

EPL PIX: Reds on track for points record; City thump Newcastle

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday

Miami Open: Djokovic moves into quarters with win over Thiem; Halep ousted

Miami Open: Djokovic moves into quarters with win over Thiem; Halep ousted

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Photos from the matches played at the Miami Open on Tuesday