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Serena bidding for 22nd Grand Slam title

Serena bidding for 22nd Grand Slam title

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Women's champion Serena Williams, bidding for her 22nd Grand Slam title, will have to overcome No 4 seed Agnieszka Radwanska in the first singles semi-final at the Rod Laver Arena.

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 5 of 2018 Commonwealth Games

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 5 of 2018 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

The events on Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 and Day 4 of the Games were well captured and here we document all the action from Day 5, in pictures...

PHOTOS: Australia on brink of victory

PHOTOS: Australia on brink of victory

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

A pulsating Ashes opener that had promised a grandstand finish will more than likely end early with a handsome win to Australia after Steve Smith's side pushed within 56 runs of victory at the close of day four on Sunday.

Revealed! The top JOBS of 2020

Revealed! The top JOBS of 2020

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Naukri.com's Hiring Outlook Survey for 2020 reveals the jobs and sectors that saw a surge in demand during the pandemic.

ATP Cup starts off with gaffe ...

ATP Cup starts off with gaffe ...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Organisers played a wrong national anthem for Moldova ahead of their tie against Belgium in Sydney. Denis Shapovalov won the battle of the next generation against Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas to help Canada to an emphatic 3-0 victory in the inaugural ATP Cup men's team event in Brisbane on Friday.

Don't see Smith captaining Australia again, says Ian Chappell

Don't see Smith captaining Australia again, says Ian Chappell

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell doesn't see Steve Smith leading the national team again and said Cricket Australia was right to ban him and David Warner for 12 months.

Tennis great Paes prepares for one last roar, to retire in 2020

Tennis great Paes prepares for one last roar, to retire in 2020

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

India's tennis icon Leander Paes on Wednesday announced that he will bring the curtains down on his illustrious career in 2020, which will be his farewell season on the pro circuit. His cupboard overflowing with hundreds of trophies, that include 18 coveted Grand Slam doubles titles, the 46-year-old has been enduring a lean patch for some time.

Aus Open PIX: Serena, Djokovic ease into third round; Raonic overcomes Wawrinka

Aus Open PIX: Serena, Djokovic ease into third round; Raonic overcomes Wawrinka

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Images from the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.

Diana's stepbrother found dead

Diana's stepbrother found dead

Rediff.com28 Apr 2004

Cambodian police found the 50-year-old Kydd's body on Monday and suspect drug overdose as the cause of death, it said.

Australia win first Test after India collapse for 36

Australia win first Test after India collapse for 36

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

India suffered the ignominy of being restricted to its lowest-ever total in Test cricket, collapsing to 36 for 9 in a terminated second innings against Australia on the third morning of the Day/Night first Test, in Adelaide, on Saturday.

Pant is ICC's Emerging Cricketer of 2018

Pant is ICC's Emerging Cricketer of 2018

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Rishabh Pant is the first Indian wicket-keeper to score a Test century in England, and equalled the record for the most catches taken in a Test, with 11 in Adelaide in December.

'Unorthodox' Handscomb sets sight on India after dream start

'Unorthodox' Handscomb sets sight on India after dream start

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

The 25-year-old middle-order batsman's fine form means he is almost a certainty to be part of the squad that heads to India in February for four Tests, a series that will test his reputation for being able to play spin.

WT20 final: Lanning ready for 'toughest one so far'

WT20 final: Lanning ready for 'toughest one so far'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Australia's captain Meg Lanning says her team is going into the Wt20 final against India not just to put on a good show, but win it.

Smith confident for Boxing Day test despite niggles

Smith confident for Boxing Day test despite niggles

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

Australia captain Steve Smith will sit out domestic Twenty 20 matches because of knee and hip niggles but has "no doubt" he will be fit to face West Indies in the second Test in Melbourne on Dec. 26.

'India will want to come back harder and stronger in the Tests'

'India will want to come back harder and stronger in the Tests'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

South African captain AB de Villiers says he expects India to bounce back in the four-Test series starting on November 5.

A Legend Says Goodbye

A Legend Says Goodbye

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

We should all bow before the legend that is Leander, says Rahul Jacob.

Women's T20 WC: India's batting a concern ahead of Bangladesh tie

Women's T20 WC: India's batting a concern ahead of Bangladesh tie

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Leg-spinner Poonam Yadav's magical spell helped India beat Australia by 17 runs in the tournament opener on Friday but the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side can't afford to take Bangladesh lightly as their eastern neighbours had beaten them twice in the 2018 T20 Asia Cup.

'Sweat and saliva aren't big requirements in white-ball cricket'

'Sweat and saliva aren't big requirements in white-ball cricket'

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Seamer Jaydev UnadkatJ feels that sweat and saliva won't make much of a difference with white ball. He said in limited over contests, will be a lesser risk for bowlers and can be started before one gets to the Test and first-class games.

A Kid Like Priyanka, at Sundance!

A Kid Like Priyanka, at Sundance!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

It looks a lot more than fun!

Gambhir backs Pant, says Kohli and Shastri should talk to him

Gambhir backs Pant, says Kohli and Shastri should talk to him

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Pant received flak for his poor shot selection following a string of low scores in the recent limited over series against West Indies and South Africa.

How Captain Paine has turned around Australia

How Captain Paine has turned around Australia

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Since the Newlands ball-tampering scandal, Australia's on-field histrionics had been toned down under the leadership of the wicketkeeper-captain.

Amid criticism, NY Governor outlines Ebola quarantine policy

Amid criticism, NY Governor outlines Ebola quarantine policy

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Amid criticism of his decision of a mandatory 21-day Ebola quarantine, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has loosened some of the restrictions on people returning to the US from West Africa.

Australia confident of grabbing lead despite Kohli

Australia confident of grabbing lead despite Kohli

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

Australia remain confident of grabbing a valuable first-innings lead over India in the second Test despite being stonewalled by visiting captain Virat Kohli on a grassy Perth Stadium wicket that failed to match the hype on Day 2.

'Not my president' chants ring out across America

'Not my president' chants ring out across America

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Trump's poll-defying win has sparked a wave of similar rallies across the country.

Oscars 2017: PREDICT the Supporting Actress!

Oscars 2017: PREDICT the Supporting Actress!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Raja Sen analyses the contenders for the Best Supporting Actress category at the Oscars.

US decides its fate: And the faces say it all

US decides its fate: And the faces say it all

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

While Trump supporters celebrated the win with late night parties, deafening silence prevailed in Hillary Clinton camp.

PHOTOS: Shocking early exits at Australian Open...

PHOTOS: Shocking early exits at Australian Open...

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Rediff.com presents the early surprises at the year's first Grand Slam.

Here's an update on Prithvi Shaw injury

Here's an update on Prithvi Shaw injury

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Young opener Prithvi Shaw is recovering quickly from his ankle injury and might return at the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, said India coach Ravi Shastri on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Shakib, Rahim star as Bangladesh crush Afghanistan

PHOTOS: Shakib, Rahim star as Bangladesh crush Afghanistan

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Riding high on contrasting half-centuries from Shakib al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim, Bangladesh crushed Afghanistan by 105 runs in their opening Pool A match of the World Cup in Canberra.

Ashes PHOTOS: Smith, Khawaja frustrate England in Sydney

Ashes PHOTOS: Smith, Khawaja frustrate England in Sydney

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Images from Day 2 of the 5th and final opening Test between Australia and England at the SCG in Sydney on Friday

Agri Bills: Why Punjab and Haryana farmers are leading the protests

Agri Bills: Why Punjab and Haryana farmers are leading the protests

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Data shows that the current system of decentralised marketing and centralised procurement helps Punjab and Haryana farmers the most, while its efficacy in other states has been poor. Experts and farm leaders say success of the laws rests heavily on implementation.

Federer finds 'super breaker' to his liking

Federer finds 'super breaker' to his liking

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Roger Federer has never struggled for ways to win matches at the Australian Open but in beating John Millman to chalk up his 100th on the Melbourne hardcourts the 38-year-old Swiss found himself in uncharted territory on Friday. For the first time Federer experienced the Australian Open's unique system for ending prolonged contests, a so-called 'super breaker' -- a first to 10-point tiebreak activated when the score reaches six games all in deciding sets.

PHOTOS: Nadal survives Zverev challenge to enter last 16

PHOTOS: Nadal survives Zverev challenge to enter last 16

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Rafael Nadal held off a fierce challenge from one of the hottest prospects in the game when he outlasted German teenager Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-2 to reach the last 16 of the Australian Open.

What's the temperature outside?

What's the temperature outside?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

With the mercury hitting new highs, Marks & Spencer's Spring/Summer 2015 Collection seems like something to look forward to.

Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan merges with ATK FC

Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan merges with ATK FC

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

The merged club will come into existence in June and compete in the ISL 2020-21. The two sides will, however, play separately in the current I-League and ISL seasons.

PIX: Yami Gautam, Gauhar Khan at a fashion show

PIX: Yami Gautam, Gauhar Khan at a fashion show

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Take a look at Bollywood celebrities that attended the show.

Handscomb set for Barmy Army Ashes banter

Handscomb set for Barmy Army Ashes banter

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Barmy Army banter

How to counter Aussie sledging?

How to counter Aussie sledging?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner has revealed how he responded perfectly to the Australian sledgers during the historic day-night Test at the Adelaide Oval.

Neeraj wins historic javelin throw gold at CWG, heartbreak in other events

Neeraj wins historic javelin throw gold at CWG, heartbreak in other events

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Neeraj Chopra, on Saturday, became the first Indian javelin thrower to claim a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, with a season's best effort of 86.47m in the final, in Gold Coast.