News for 'Sofia'

IMAGES: The 2011 'What's Sexy' List!

IMAGES: The 2011 'What's Sexy' List!

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Lingerie giant Victoria's Secret put out their annual 'What is Sexy?' list yesterday, featuring some of the hottest women in the world. See why Rihanna, Sofia Vergara and more made it!

Australian Open: Halep ready for 'mentally hard' quarantine

Australian Open: Halep ready for 'mentally hard' quarantine

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Simona Halep finds the prospect of 14 days of quarantine ahead of the Australian Open daunting

Soccer Extras: England women set for record crowd at Wembley

Soccer Extras: England women set for record crowd at Wembley

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

All about Serena-Thiem controversy

All about Serena-Thiem controversy

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

Organisers made Thiem move out and the Austrian was fuming at being treated like 'a junior'.

Natalie Portman goes topless!

Natalie Portman goes topless!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

PIX: Djokovic storms into last 16; Ostapenko ousted

PIX: Djokovic storms into last 16; Ostapenko ousted

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

IMAGES from Day 7 of the French Open, at Roland Garros, on Saturday.

Exclusive: 'Anand showed lot of mental toughness'

Exclusive: 'Anand showed lot of mental toughness'

Rediff.com13 May 2010

Aruna Anand on her husband's World Championship triumph in Sofia and the build-up to it.

Nadal to skip US Open due to COVID-19 concerns

Nadal to skip US Open due to COVID-19 concerns

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

World number two Rafael Nadal confirmed on Tuesday that he will not defend his US Open crown this year at Flushing Meadows as organisers released the singles entry list for the Grand Slam. Spain's Nadal had said in June that he had reservations about travelling to the U.S. amid the COVID-19 pandemic and he joins women's world number one Australian Ash Barty in skipping the tournament due to COVID-19 concerns.

Fit-again Geeta Phogat ready to Dangal in Pro Wrestling League

Fit-again Geeta Phogat ready to Dangal in Pro Wrestling League

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

After days of speculation on her fitness, former Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Geeta Phogat was on Monday declared fit to take part in the Pro Wrestling League.

EPL newcomers Blackpool sign four players

EPL newcomers Blackpool sign four players

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Premier League newcomers Blackpool have signed four players, with manager Ian Holloway making his first acquisitions of the close season to help bolster the squad, the club said on Wednesday. Defender Craig Cathcart joined from Manchester United on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee, along with midfielders Ludovic Sylvestre, Malaury Martin and Elliot Grandin.

LFW celebspeak: 'The Lady Gaga of India!'

LFW celebspeak: 'The Lady Gaga of India!'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Actress of Pakistani origin Sofia Hayat tells us about her style statement at Lakme Fashion Week.

Federer's Laver Cup to go ahead despite French Open clash

Federer's Laver Cup to go ahead despite French Open clash

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Laver Cup organisers say the exhibition event will go ahead in September as planned despite the French Open moving to the same dates as the implications of the French Tennis Federation (FFT)'s shock gambit began to reverberate on Wednesday. The September 25-27 Laver Cup, an exhibition event co-created by Roger Federer which has always featured the Swiss great and one of Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic.

The thing about men that turns women on

The thing about men that turns women on

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

No wonder Meghan Markle fell for Prince Harry :)

As Serena fights, a duchess watches

As Serena fights, a duchess watches

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

A duchess had come to Queens.

Tennis Roundup: Mertens stuns Halep to lift Qatar Open title

Tennis Roundup: Mertens stuns Halep to lift Qatar Open title

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Belgium's Elise Mertens rallied from a set down to beat top seed Simona Halep 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 and clinch her first Premier-level title at the Qatar Open on Saturday.

Review: Somewhere goes nowhere

Review: Somewhere goes nowhere

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

This movie is strictly for Sofia Coppola filmography completists.

Anand draws Game 7, leads Topalov 4-3

Anand draws Game 7, leads Topalov 4-3

Rediff.com4 May 2010

Defending champion Viswanathan Anand and challenger Veselin Topalov played out a draw on the 58th move in the seventh game of the World Chess Championship in Sofia on Monday.

Vishy Anand making all the right moves

Vishy Anand making all the right moves

Rediff.com3 May 2010

If Viswanathan Anand topples Veselin Topalov, then it will be an against-the-odds victory for the maestro.

World Chess: Anand holds Topalov, maintains lead

World Chess: Anand holds Topalov, maintains lead

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

World Chess champion Viswanathan Anand has remained in the lead of the world title match in Sofia after he and his Bulgarian opponent Veselin Topalov drew the fifth game on Friday.

'Anand has only one passport, and that is Indian'

'Anand has only one passport, and that is Indian'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

'Anybody who has seen a photo of Anand playing will see an Indian flag beside him. And, when he wins, the national anthem is played. What more proof do you need about Anand's nationality?'

Anand beats Topalov in Game 2

Anand beats Topalov in Game 2

Rediff.com25 Apr 2010

Defending champion Viswanathan Anand won the second game of the World Chess Championship against Bulgarian challenger Veselin Topalov to level the score at 1-1, in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Sunday. The Indian Grandmaster, who played white, won on the 43rd move.

Day 12: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Day 12: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Sofia Goggia carved up the Jeongseon slope 'like a Samurai' to win the women's downhill on Wednesday and leave American Lindsey Vonn with a bronze medal in her final run in the marquee event of Olympic Alpine skiing.

US Open: Serena enters 3rd round; Muguruza knocked out

US Open: Serena enters 3rd round; Muguruza knocked out

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Images from matches played on Day 4 at the US Open at the Flushing Meadows in New York on Thursday.

Presidents, royalty to attend World Cup final

Presidents, royalty to attend World Cup final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2010

Some 14 African presidents, a king, a queen, a prince and an emir are expected to attend Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and the Netherlands, FIFA said. The guest list includes Queen Sofia of Spain and outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende to lead support for the two finalists.

Youth Olympics: India men and women's hockey teams settle for silver

Youth Olympics: India men and women's hockey teams settle for silver

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Skipper Vivek Sagar Prasad's brace went in vain as Malaysia made a valiant fight back in the second half to clinch the yellow metal.

Europa League: Napoli in dramatic fightback

Europa League: Napoli in dramatic fightback

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

Napoli recovered from three goals down to draw 3-3 at Steaua Bucharest in the Europa League on Thursday as holders Atletico Madrid were held 1-1 by Bayer Leverkusen.

Vishy Anand speaks exclusively to Rediff.com

Vishy Anand speaks exclusively to Rediff.com

Rediff.com12 May 2010

World champion Anand spoke exclusively from Sofia after beating Veselin Topalov 6.5 to 5.5 to retain the title he won in 2008.

V Anand: From chess prodigy to World Champ

V Anand: From chess prodigy to World Champ

Rediff.com12 May 2010

After playing exhaustive chess for over three decades, Viswanathan Anand has assured himself a place in the league of all time greats as he retained the World Championship crown with consummate ease against Veselin Topalov in his own den in Sofia, Bulgaria on Tuesday.

World Chess: Anand draws sixth game with Topalov

World Chess: Anand draws sixth game with Topalov

Rediff.com2 May 2010

World champion Viswanathan Anand put aside the experts' claim that the challenger will make a comeback at the half way stage, and played out another draw to maintain his full point lead over Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria in the sixth game of the World Chess Championship 2010 now underway in Sofia on Saturday.

Anand wins fourth game to go one up

Anand wins fourth game to go one up

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

World champion Viswanathan Anand scored a rampaging victory over challenger Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria in the fourth game to grab the lead in the 12-game World Chess championship in Sofia.

Anand holds Topalov with black

Anand holds Topalov with black

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

World Champion Vishwanthan Anand played out a draw with challenger Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria in the third game of the world chess championship in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Vishy Anand's 40-hour drive to defend his crown

Vishy Anand's 40-hour drive to defend his crown

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

World chess champion Viswanathan Anand must have never imagined when he left his home in Madrid last Thursday that he would undergo so much to reach the venue that saw him traverse 2000 kilometres across five countries to reach Sofia for his World Chess Championship match against Veselin Topalov.

World Chess Championship to start on Saturday

World Chess Championship to start on Saturday

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

World champion Viswanathan Anand got a breather on Wednesday as the World Chess Federation agreed to postpone the first game of his World Chess Championship match against Veselin Topalov by a day to Saturday.

You don't gain weight cause of thyroid. Get your facts right!

You don't gain weight cause of thyroid. Get your facts right!

Rediff.com28 May 2018

There coud be other reasons for gaining weight, losing hair, explains Dr Usha Menon.

AO PHOTOS: Federer, Djokovic reach quarters; Kenin stops Gauff

AO PHOTOS: Federer, Djokovic reach quarters; Kenin stops Gauff

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Images from Sunday's action at the Australian Open in Melbourne.

Nadal bests arch rival Federer in Madrid final

Nadal bests arch rival Federer in Madrid final

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Rafa Nadal reasserted his dominance over Roger Federer on clay and laid down a marker for the French Open when he overwhelmed his arch rival 6-4, 7-6 in the final of the Madrid Open on Sunday. Federer beat Nadal in last year's final before going on to claim the French Open and Wimbledon crowns and snatching back the world number one ranking from the Spaniard.

We trust UEFA: Solskjaer

We trust UEFA: Solskjaer

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

The Group L fixture, to be played under tight security in the Serbian capital, comes after England's black players suffered racist abuse at their Euro 2020 qualifier at neighbouring Bulgaria on October 14.

Congratulate World champion Anand

Congratulate World champion Anand

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Viswanathan Anand won the World Chess Championship on Tuesday, beating Veselin Topalov in the final game of the 12-game match in 56 moves, in Sofia, Bulgaria. The Indian Grandmaster won by a point: 6.5 - 5.5 to retain the crown he won in 2008. Join us in congratulating the world champion.

Anand beats Topalov to remain undisputed chess king

Anand beats Topalov to remain undisputed chess king

Rediff.com12 May 2010

World champion Viswanathan Anand retained his World Chess Championship crown after winning the final game against Veselin Topalov of Russia in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Tuesday.

Vishy Anand retains world title

Vishy Anand retains world title

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Viswanathan Anand won the World Chess Championship beating Veselin Topalov in the final game of the 12-game tournament in Sofia (Bulgaria) on Tuesday.