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Murray grinds past Istomin into US Open quarters

Murray grinds past Istomin into US Open quarters

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Defending champion Andy Murray ground his way past Uzbekistan's Denis Istomin with a 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 victory on Tuesday to reach the quarter-finals of the US Open where he will face Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka.

French Open PHOTOS: Djokovic, Murray ease into the pre-quarters

French Open PHOTOS: Djokovic, Murray ease into the pre-quarters

Rediff.com30 May 2015

Novak Djokovic, Petra Kvitova and Andy Murray were among the top players who eased into the last 16 of the French Open on Saturday.

Tennis round-up: Kyrgios gets Brisbane title boost ahead of Australian Open

Tennis round-up: Kyrgios gets Brisbane title boost ahead of Australian Open

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Nick Kyrgios clinched his maiden tour title on home soil in a big confidence boost ahead of the Australian Open, beating Ryan Harrison 6-4, 6-2 in the Brisbane International final.

'We must empower police to insulate probes from powerful accused'

'We must empower police to insulate probes from powerful accused'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

'The ideal of justice is ingrained in every human being.' 'I truly feel that if we empower our forces, the rich and the powerful will lose their hold on them.' Additional Solicitor General Pinky Anand in an exclusive interview.

Cardiff appoint Norwegian Solskjaer as new manager

Cardiff appoint Norwegian Solskjaer as new manager

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was named the new manager of English Premier League strugglers Cardiff City on Thursday.

A peek into the high-flying life of F1 champ Lewis Hamilton

A peek into the high-flying life of F1 champ Lewis Hamilton

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Lewis Hamilton can become Britain's first four-times Formula One world champion this season, but some former racers fear the Mercedes driver's celebrity lifestyle could make the task harder.

Shameful that listed firms can't find women directors: Sebi

Shameful that listed firms can't find women directors: Sebi

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Sebi had asked all listed cos to mandatorily appoint at least one woman director.

Higgins thrashes Walker to enter 2nd round of Indian Open Snooker

Higgins thrashes Walker to enter 2nd round of Indian Open Snooker

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Four-time world champion John Higgins of Scotland reigned supreme on the green baize as he thrashed England's Joel Walker 4-0 to enter the second round of the Indian Open World Ranking Snooker tournament in New Delhi.

WADA considering banning countries of dope-tainted athletes

WADA considering banning countries of dope-tainted athletes

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is considering a blanket ban on countries whose athletes regularly dope in the wake of a series of damaging blows for the sport in recent days, according to its president Craig Reedie.

Why Indian auto companies fail to comply with safe emission standards

Why Indian auto companies fail to comply with safe emission standards

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Stalling the introduction of better emission standards is based on specious logic, especially in a country that has 13 of the world's most polluted cities.

Why pharma companies sell sub-standard stuff in India

Why pharma companies sell sub-standard stuff in India

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The big companies too are responsible for the sub-standard drugs in the market.

Sports Shorts: Murray to play in grass-court tournament in June

Sports Shorts: Murray to play in grass-court tournament in June

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

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

Watertight Djokovic looking as fresh as a daisy

Watertight Djokovic looking as fresh as a daisy

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

It was a routine win for top seed Novak Djokovic, but his satisfaction at reaching the Wimbledon quarter-finals without dropping a set was mixed with relief after some tricky moments against German veteran Tommy Haas on Monday.

Wimbledon: Murray hits form to blast Robredo off court

Wimbledon: Murray hits form to blast Robredo off court

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

The sweet spot of Andy Murray's racket was put through its paces as he signed of his first week at Wimbledon by stylishly dispatching Spain's Tommy Robredo 6-2, 6-4, 7-5 to move into the last 16 on Friday.

French Open PHOTOS: Murray and Kyrgios advance; Verdasco stuns Zverev

French Open PHOTOS: Murray and Kyrgios advance; Verdasco stuns Zverev

Rediff.com30 May 2017

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

'Nadal seemed to be playing with weights on his ankles'

'Nadal seemed to be playing with weights on his ankles'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

An almost deathly hush descended as Serbian Novak Djokovic administered the last rites on Rafael Nadal's reign of dominance at the French Open.

Sports Shorts: Zidane coaching ban overturned

Sports Shorts: Zidane coaching ban overturned

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Zinedine Zidane has had a three-month ban for coaching Real Madrid's B team without the correct licence overturned on appeal, the club confirmed on Friday.

Arvind Kejriwal and the AAP effect

Arvind Kejriwal and the AAP effect

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

These elections will be remembered for the AAP and Arvind Kejriwal, feels Neeta Kolhatkar.

Madrid mauling sees Nadal slip outside top five in a decade

Madrid mauling sees Nadal slip outside top five in a decade

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Rafael Nadal slumped to one of his worst defeats in a clay final on Sunday but said his week in Madrid had been positive despite losing his Masters crown to Andy Murray in a crushing 6-3, 6-2 reverse.

Formula One: Williams tester Wolff is close yet still so far

Formula One: Williams tester Wolff is close yet still so far

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Susie Wolff will be back at the wheel of a Williams Formula One car in Barcelona on Friday with little in the way of fanfare but a clear aim in mind.

World Cup warm-ups: England show promise, Germany lose

World Cup warm-ups: England show promise, Germany lose

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

England beat Nigeria 2-1 in a friendly on Saturday that provided some clues as to how coach Gareth Southgate will line up his still experimental side when the World Cup gets underway in two weeks' time.

French Open PHOTOS: Murray survives; Wawrinka, Nishikori, Radwanska win

French Open PHOTOS: Murray survives; Wawrinka, Nishikori, Radwanska win

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Defending champion Stan Wawrinka avoided a repeat on Wednesday of his first-round scare, though he was still made to work hard in a straight-sets win over Japan's Taro Daniel. The Swiss third seed won 7-6(7) 6-3 6-4 and is now on a six-match winning streak on clay, having warmed-up for Roland Garros by winning the title in Geneva last week. Progress was by no means straightforward against a skilful opponent ranked 93rd in the world and Wawrinka has yet to switch to his A game. But he says it's there when he needs it. "If you look at the first two matches, for sure I'm not playing my best tennis, but I know I have my best tennis in me," the 31-year-old Wawrinka, playing in his 45th consecutive grand slam tournament, told reporters.

'Is Kiku Sharda a criminal?'

'Is Kiku Sharda a criminal?'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

'We have become the other version of Taliban or Islamic State. There is no difference. Our levels are lower, but we are getting there.' 'If you say we are better than Pakistan, then I am sorry to say that we are as bad as Pakistan and Afghanistan.'

PHOTOS: Sangakkara makes history as Sri Lanka crush Scotland

PHOTOS: Sangakkara makes history as Sri Lanka crush Scotland

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Kumar Sangakkara created history by notching up a record fourth consecutive ODI century that powered Sri Lanka to a crushing 148-run win over Scotland in their final group league match of the ongoing cricket World Cup in Hobart.

Murray under microscope after Melbourne Park meltdown

Murray under microscope after Melbourne Park meltdown

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

Andy Murray blamed Novak Djokovic's physical problems in their Australian Open final on Sunday for throwing him off his game but that could hardly explain the meltdown that saw the Scot lose 12 of the last 13 games.

Why the British Museum won't return the Harihara

Why the British Museum won't return the Harihara

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

'It is vital that objects such as the Harihara -- and collections from South Asia generally -- remain here,' the British Museum tells Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Wawrinka doesn't want Big Four to become Fab Five

Wawrinka doesn't want Big Four to become Fab Five

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

His success in Paris means Wimbledon remains the one major where he has not reached at least the semi-finals.

Modi bags deals worth Rs 90,550 crore on Day 1 of UK trip

Modi bags deals worth Rs 90,550 crore on Day 1 of UK trip

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

India and the United Kingdom on Thursday announced deals worth 9 billion Pound (Rs 90,550 crore) as they signed a civilian nuclear pact and decided to collaborate in the field of defence and cyber security besides launching a railway rupee bond in London.

Amy Jackson sizzles in a bikini

Amy Jackson sizzles in a bikini

Rediff.com31 May 2016

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

'Who allows a moron to decide how a girl should dress?'

'Who allows a moron to decide how a girl should dress?'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

'He apparently attacked me because I am an actress, and wanted to send out his warped message through me. I use the same status to appeal to all women to stand against such acts.' Gauahar Khan lashes out.

Hungarian GP: Lewis Hamilton takes his third pole in a row

Hungarian GP: Lewis Hamilton takes his third pole in a row

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

Lewis Hamilton scorched to his third pole position in a row for Mercedes in searing track temperatures at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday.

'The BJP is too smart'

'The BJP is too smart'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

'The BJP portrays a make believe world.' 'The Tripura victory is being seen by some as a result of bahubal and money power -- but that would be a very simplistic explanation.' 'Money and muscle power can play a role up to a point, but the BJP's victory is remarkable because it replaced a party that was in power for 25 years.'

Paris Masters: Federer battles past Chardy for third round berth

Paris Masters: Federer battles past Chardy for third round berth

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Roger Federer kept up his hopes of finishing the year as World No 1 when he downed Frenchman Jeremy Chardy 7-6(5), 6-7(5), 6-4 in the second round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday.

Uber: Innovator today, violator tomorrow?

Uber: Innovator today, violator tomorrow?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

What perhaps turned the tide against Uber was the plight of the consumer.

PNB reports Rs 11,400 cr fraud involving jeweller Nirav Modi, suspends 10

PNB reports Rs 11,400 cr fraud involving jeweller Nirav Modi, suspends 10

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

While PNB did not name the other lenders, Union Bank of India, Allahabad Bank and Axis Bank are said to have offered credit based on letters of undertaking (LOUs) issued by PNB. Foreign bank branches too are under investigation.

Modi has been let down by bureaucracy

Modi has been let down by bureaucracy

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

'The experience so far is a shocking example of how critical scheme of national importance can be brought into disrepute by inefficient and badly designed implementation,' says Dr Madhav Godbole, the former Union home secretary.

Sports Shorts: Briton Prescod claims shock 100m win

Sports Shorts: Briton Prescod claims shock 100m win

Rediff.com12 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday.

WB gang rape fallout: Mamata removes Birbhum SP

WB gang rape fallout: Mamata removes Birbhum SP

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

A 20-year old tribal woman was allegedly gang-raped at Labhpur in Birbhum district by 13 persons, as they were against her affair with a man from a different community.

At Muzaffarnagar relief camps, Rahul comes across bitter communal divide

At Muzaffarnagar relief camps, Rahul comes across bitter communal divide

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi came face to face with the bitter reality of the deep chasm between communities after the communal riots in the sugar belt of Muzaffarnagar and Shamli as he made an unannounced visit to the relief camps and villages in the twin districts on Sunday.

Sports Shorts: Paes returns to top 50 in rankings

Sports Shorts: Paes returns to top 50 in rankings

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

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