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Zheng storms into Pan Pacific Open Final; Shelton upsets Rublev

Zheng storms into Pan Pacific Open Final; Shelton upsets Rublev

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Zheng Qinwen saw off a spirited challenge from Diana Shnaider to secure a hard-fought 7-6(5), 6-3 win in their Pan Pacific Open semi-final on Saturday and set up a title clash against American Sofia Kenin.

From Russia with love: Putin sings praises of Trump

From Russia with love: Putin sings praises of Trump

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Russian President Vladimir Putin described Trump as a "talented and outstanding man".

US Open PIX: Swiatek, Osaka, Kenin through to Round 2

US Open PIX: Swiatek, Osaka, Kenin through to Round 2

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open women's singles first round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Tuesday.

Can Carlos Alcaraz keep his Grand Slam winning streak alive?

Can Carlos Alcaraz keep his Grand Slam winning streak alive?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Carlos Alcaraz will be backed to extend his winning run at the Grand Slams to 16 matches following triumphant French Open and Wimbledon campaigns.

Time For India To Revisit Western Alliances

Time For India To Revisit Western Alliances

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

It's time India re-visited its Western alliances for the attitude and approach that the West reserves for the nation when it comes to security cooperation of the kind that they might not have visualised outside of China, India's bug-bear, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Nikki Haley, the doer who loves to be underestimated

Nikki Haley, the doer who loves to be underestimated

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Dubbed as "Jobs Governor", Haley turned South Carolina's economy around during her tenure as governor and transforming the state into a manufacturing powerhouse. She cut taxes, repealed burdensome regulations, and turned South Carolina into "the Beast of the Southeast". Under her leadership, figures note, the state's unemployment rate hit a 15-year low, and when she left office, South Carolina was at full employment.

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

National-award winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-politician, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty -- who has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- is truly a force of nature, notes Sukanya Verma.

'Guns Never Bring Peace'

'Guns Never Bring Peace'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'They only bring pieces. Dialogue is the only way forward.' 'We should get people who have influence to bring the community leaders to sit across the table and talk.' 'Otherwise, our adversaries across the borders will add fuel to the fire. Let's not give them a chance.'

PICS: Swiatek, Pegula race into US Open fourth round

PICS: Swiatek, Pegula race into US Open fourth round

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Poland's world number one Iga Swiatek swatted aside 25th seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-4, 6-2 with a near-flawless performance to reach the round of 16 for a fourth straight year at the U.S. Open on Saturday.

Would love to have TV debate with Modi to resolve differences: Imran

Would love to have TV debate with Modi to resolve differences: Imran

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Tuesday that he would like to have a TV debate with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to resolve differences between the two neighbouring countries.

Paralympics: Sharad's silver lining for Ukrainian coach

Paralympics: Sharad's silver lining for Ukrainian coach

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Para high jumper Sharad Kumar has not met his Ukrainian coach Nikitin Yevhen for more than two years due to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

Will end Ukraine, Gaza wars, Putin respects me, says Trump; Harris hits back

Will end Ukraine, Gaza wars, Putin respects me, says Trump; Harris hits back

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

As the world continues to rage under the ongoing conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, the two presidential candidates in the United States, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump during the presidential debate hosted by ABC News on Tuesday (local time), presented their views on ending the conflict and Washington, DC's role in it.

Paris 2024 inaugurates Games' Pride House

Paris 2024 inaugurates Games' Pride House

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Paris 2024 organisers on Friday inaugurated the 'Pride House' of the upcoming Olympics

Moved out of Russia, Chess Olympiad to be held in Chennai

Moved out of Russia, Chess Olympiad to be held in Chennai

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The announcement was made by Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin on his Twitter page

Rajnath's military mantra: Synergised, swift, proportionate response

Rajnath's military mantra: Synergised, swift, proportionate response

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday called upon the top military brass to analyse the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza as well as the current situation in Bangladesh to "predict" any future problems and stay prepared to deal with the "unexpected".

Rublev sets up Auger-Aliassime final in Madrid

Rublev sets up Auger-Aliassime final in Madrid

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Rublev came into the tournament on a four-match losing streak, but has eased into the final, knocking out second seed Carlos Alcaraz on the way, and will face unseeded Canadian Auger-Aliassime for the title on Sunday.

US Open PIX: Gauff flattens Gracheva; Sabalenka cruises

US Open PIX: Gauff flattens Gracheva; Sabalenka cruises

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

IMAGES from Day 1 of the US Open played Flushing Meadows, New York, United States, on Monday.

'No Nation Will Question Our Power'

'No Nation Will Question Our Power'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

'No enemy will doubt our might.'

Tennis: Dimitrov downs Rune to claim title in Brisbane

Tennis: Dimitrov downs Rune to claim title in Brisbane

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

At the Hong Kong Tennis Open, top-seeded Andrey Rublev of Russia pocketed his 15th career title with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori.

'Where Do You Get Courage From?'

'Where Do You Get Courage From?'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Air Marshal Denzil Keelor was an Indian Air Force legend. His nephew Basil Keelor, son of another war hero Wing Commander Trevor Keelor, remembers a remarkable officer and gentleman.

Trump 'would love' to be questioned 'under oath' in Russia probe

Trump 'would love' to be questioned 'under oath' in Russia probe

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Trump again denies any collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russians.

US Open PICS: Zverev, Fritz to clash in quarter-finals

US Open PICS: Zverev, Fritz to clash in quarter-finals

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Images from the men's singles action at the US Open on Sunday.

Alcaraz downs Medvedev to reach ATP Finals semis

Alcaraz downs Medvedev to reach ATP Finals semis

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Alcaraz topped the Red Group and will face Green Group runner-up Novak Djokovic in a mouth-watering semi-final.

Europe Mourns Alexei Navalny

Europe Mourns Alexei Navalny

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Tributes pour in for Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died mysteriously in a Russian prison on Friday.

Medvedev defies odds to win five-setter at 3.39am!

Medvedev defies odds to win five-setter at 3.39am!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Medvedev battles back to beat Ruusuvuori

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Zverev cruise; Rublev exits

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Zverev cruise; Rublev exits

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 2 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Tuesday.

China, Russia and India spewing stuff into air: Trump

China, Russia and India spewing stuff into air: Trump

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

'I love clean air but Russia and China, you look at a map you have all these spots and India and many others are spewing it in. What do you suggest?'

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic whips Rune; Fritz stuns Zverev

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic whips Rune; Fritz stuns Zverev

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Images from Day 8 of Wimbledon 2024 at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Monday.

At SCO meet Doval flags double standards in fighting terror

At SCO meet Doval flags double standards in fighting terror

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

In an address at a security conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in the Kazakh capital, he also underlined the need for holding accountable the sponsors, financiers and facilitators of terrorism, in remarks that came amid Pakistan's continuing support to various terror groups.

Defiant Putin welcomes World Cup as Russia win

Defiant Putin welcomes World Cup as Russia win

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Russia welcomed the world to the soccer World Cup on Thursday as fans streamed in, the hosts savoured a 5-0 victory on the pitch and President Vladimir Putin's government derided Western efforts to isolate him.

French Open PIX: Sinner, Swiatek cruise ahead; raging Rublev falls

French Open PIX: Sinner, Swiatek cruise ahead; raging Rublev falls

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Italy's Matteo Arnaldi produced a sensational performance to take out sixth seed Andrey Rublev and reach the last 16 of the French Open on Friday.

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas have it easy

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas have it easy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Still wearing a compression sleeve after a recent forearm issue, Carlos Alcaraz produced a stellar show in a rematch of the duo's 2022 encounter to firmly put himself back in the conversation as the favourite to lift the title in Paris and a third major.

Miami Open: Swiatek, Gauff stunned in fourth round

Miami Open: Swiatek, Gauff stunned in fourth round

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Iga Swiatek's hopes of landing another 'Sunshine Double' ended in a 6-4, 6-2 fourth round loss to Ekaterina Alexandrova on Monday as the world number one joined third seed Coco Gauff in making an early exit from the Miami Open.

What's Salma Hayek Doing With Xi Jinping?

What's Salma Hayek Doing With Xi Jinping?

Rediff.com7 May 2024

French hospitality at its best at a state dinner in honour of China's President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan at Elysee Palace, Paris.

Hundreds mourns champion kickboxer killed fighting Russian troops

Hundreds mourns champion kickboxer killed fighting Russian troops

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Ukrainian city of Ivano-Frankivsk mourned four-time world kickboxing champion after he was killed in action fighting Russian troops.

Dabrowski-Routliffe win US Open women's doubles crown

Dabrowski-Routliffe win US Open women's doubles crown

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski and New Zealand's Erin Routliffe beat former champions Laura Siegemund of Germany and Russia's Vera Zvonareva 7-6(9), 6-3 to win the US Open women's doubles final on Sunday.

'Earlier they loved Indians. Now they hate Indians'

'Earlier they loved Indians. Now they hate Indians'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

'Because of the UN vote.'

For Putin, World Cup shows Russia cannot be caged by hostile West

For Putin, World Cup shows Russia cannot be caged by hostile West

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

In the Russian president's eyes, it sends a message of defiance to the world and his own people which fits his favoured storyline: Russia is succeeding despite Western efforts to hold it back.