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Sriram Balaji And Marcelo Demoliner Progress At French Open

Sriram Balaji And Marcelo Demoliner Progress At French Open

Rediff.com29 May 2026

India's N Sriram Balaji and his Brazilian partner Marcelo Demoliner secured a second-round victory in the men's doubles at the French Open, while Yuki Bhambri and his partner Michael Venus were defeated.

Sriram Balaji, Yuki Bhambri Advance In French Open Doubles

Sriram Balaji, Yuki Bhambri Advance In French Open Doubles

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Indian tennis players N Sriram Balaji and Yuki Bhambri secured victories in the first round of the French Open men's doubles, advancing to the next stage with their respective partners.

'Stardom Used To Be Exclusive Club, Not Anymore'

'Stardom Used To Be Exclusive Club, Not Anymore'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

'Stardom is relative and script is the star. It is not one size fits all.'

Sumit Nagal Advances To Asian Games Quarterfinals, Doubles Pair Exits

Sumit Nagal Advances To Asian Games Quarterfinals, Doubles Pair Exits

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal has progressed to the men's singles quarterfinals at the Asian Games after defeating Sergey Fomin. However, fellow Indian Dhakshineswar Suresh was eliminated in the third round. In men's doubles, the pair of N Sriram Balaji and Anirudh Chandrasekar lost their quarterfinal match, while another Indian duo is yet to play.

Dhakshineswar-Balaji keep India's Davis Cup hopes alive

Dhakshineswar-Balaji keep India's Davis Cup hopes alive

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

India's Davis Cup team secured a crucial doubles victory against Korea, with Dhakshineswar Suresh and N Sriram Balaji winning their match 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. This win keeps India's hopes alive after falling 0-2 behind in the tie. The pressure now shifts to Sumit Nagal to win his reverse singles match and complete a rare comeback.

Asian Games: India's Full Schedule For September 29

Asian Games: India's Full Schedule For September 29

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

A comprehensive schedule detailing the events and timings for Indian athletes participating in the Asian Games on Tuesday, September 29, across various sports including archery, athletics, boxing, shooting, tennis, and more, with numerous medal events highlighted.

India's tennis drought: No Asian Games medal for first time in 40 years

India's tennis drought: No Asian Games medal for first time in 40 years

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

'No point in looking for excuses': Coach Ashutosh Singh on India's Asiad tennis flop.

Asian Games Tennis: Dhakshineswar, Nagal off to winning start in singles

Asian Games Tennis: Dhakshineswar, Nagal off to winning start in singles

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Indian tennis players Dhakshineswar Suresh and Sumit Nagal have made winning starts to their men's singles campaigns at the Asian Games, securing places in the pre-quarterfinals.

Indian Athletes Gear Up For Crucial Asian Games Contests

Indian Athletes Gear Up For Crucial Asian Games Contests

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Indian athletes are set for a busy day at the Asian Games on September 30, with competitions across various disciplines including archery, boxing, cycling, golf, judo, sailing, shooting, squash, tennis, and wrestling. Several medal opportunities and crucial semifinal matches await the contingent.

Indian Tennis Contingent Braces For Challenging Asian Games Campaign

Indian Tennis Contingent Braces For Challenging Asian Games Campaign

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Indian tennis players Sumit Nagal and Dhakshineswar Suresh face challenging draws in the Asian Games men's singles, with tough opponents early in their campaigns. While singles prospects appear difficult, India holds strong medal hopes in men's and mixed doubles events, with top-seeded pairs.

Indian Tennis Stars Face Uphill Battle In Asian Games Singles Draw

Indian Tennis Stars Face Uphill Battle In Asian Games Singles Draw

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Indian tennis players Sumit Nagal and Dhakshineswar Suresh have received challenging draws in the Asian Games men's singles competition, with both facing tough opponents early on. While India has no representation in women's singles, strong doubles pairings offer better medal prospects, with coaches expressing optimism.

Ananya, Khushi, Shanaya Glam Up Ambani's Ganesh Celebration

Ananya, Khushi, Shanaya Glam Up Ambani's Ganesh Celebration

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Bollywood's biggest names gathered at the Ambani family's Antilia residence for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.

Asian Games: India's Full Schedule For September 28

Asian Games: India's Full Schedule For September 28

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

A comprehensive overview of the Indian contingent's schedule at the Asian Games on September 28, detailing participation across various sports including archery, athletics, cricket, boxing, hockey, and more, with specific event timings in IST.

Yuki Bhambri doubtful for Davis Cup tie against Korea due to leg strain

Yuki Bhambri doubtful for Davis Cup tie against Korea due to leg strain

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Indian tennis player Yuki Bhambri is a doubtful starter for the upcoming Davis Cup tie against Korea in Seoul due to a right-leg strain suffered during practice, though he has assured his participation in the Asian Games is not threatened.

Bhambri Injury Forces India To Rethink Davis Cup Doubles Strategy

Bhambri Injury Forces India To Rethink Davis Cup Doubles Strategy

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

India's Davis Cup team faces a significant challenge in their qualifier against South Korea as key doubles player Yuki Bhambri has been ruled out due to a thigh injury. This forces captain Rohit Rajpal to re-evaluate the doubles combination, a crucial aspect for advancing to the finals. The team is now experimenting with new pairings, with N Sriram Balaji emerging as a leading option.

Indian Tennis Faces Historic Setback At Asian Games

Indian Tennis Faces Historic Setback At Asian Games

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Indian tennis experienced a significant disappointment at the recent Asian Games, failing to secure any medals for the first time since 1986. The campaign concluded with Sumit Nagal's quarterfinal exit in men's singles, alongside early exits for key doubles pairs. Coaches and officials acknowledge the high level of competition and the need for better support and development of the next generation of players to avoid similar outcomes in future tournaments.

Indian Tennis Doubles Teams Crash Out At Asian Games Quarterfinals

Indian Tennis Doubles Teams Crash Out At Asian Games Quarterfinals

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

India's highly anticipated doubles medal challenge in tennis at the Asian Games ended in disappointment as both men's pairs, N Sriram Balaji-Anirudh Chandrasekar and Yuki Bhambri-Dhakshineswar Suresh, lost their quarterfinal matches. Sumit Nagal remains the sole Indian tennis player in contention, advancing to the men's singles quarterfinals.

Nagal falters as Korea end India's Davis Cup hopes

Nagal falters as Korea end India's Davis Cup hopes

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

India failed to qualify for the Davis Cup Final 8 after losing 3-1 to Korea in the Qualifier Round 2 tie. Despite a fighting doubles victory by Dhakshineswar Suresh and N Sriram Balaji, Sumit Nagal's defeat in the reverse singles sealed India's fate, making Korea the first Asian team to reach the knockout stage under the new format.

Davis Cup: Dhakshineswar Leads India's Charge Against Korea

Davis Cup: Dhakshineswar Leads India's Charge Against Korea

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

India's Davis Cup team is set for a high-stakes Qualifier Round 2 clash against South Korea in Seoul, with players like Dhakshineswar Suresh and Sumit Nagal aiming to secure a historic Final 8 berth under the current format.

Compound Archers Sweep Golds, Shooters Add To India's Asian Games Haul

Compound Archers Sweep Golds, Shooters Add To India's Asian Games Haul

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

India achieved its most successful day at the Asian Games, securing 10 gold medals, 21 silver, and 29 bronze, bringing the total to 60 and improving its ranking to seventh. Compound archers swept all team golds, including an Olympic quota, while trap shooters Neeru Dhanda and Kynan Chenai also won mixed gold. Boxing and wrestling added bronze medals, and the women's hockey team reached the final, assuring at least a silver.

'Individual results do not matter in the Davis Cup': Sumit Nagal

'Individual results do not matter in the Davis Cup': Sumit Nagal

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Sumit Nagal, India's top singles player, believes sheer desire will be crucial in the Davis Cup qualifier against Korea, especially on the slow Seoul courts.

India 0-2 down: Davis Cup Final 8 hopes on the brink

India 0-2 down: Davis Cup Final 8 hopes on the brink

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

India's Davis Cup Final 8 aspirations are in peril after losing both singles matches to Korea in their Qualifier tie. Dhakshineswar Suresh and Sumit Nagal both squandered promising starts, leaving India trailing 0-2 and needing to win all three remaining matches to advance.

Why Tata Trusts Should Let Go Of Tata Sons

Why Tata Trusts Should Let Go Of Tata Sons

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

A stake sale by Tata Trusts will help it to have a larger corpus that could be used to balance the unequal dividends that flow from Tata Sons on an ongoing basis.

'After 6 Months, NSE Scrip Will Have 100% Free Float'

'After 6 Months, NSE Scrip Will Have 100% Free Float'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

'Regulations give a particular minimum amount of shares to be given in the OFS or IPO -- without which one cannot do the IPO.' 'We got that number on the day of filing of updated DRHP -- sufficient for us to go live with the IPO.'

Manas Dhamne gets maiden Davis Cup call-up for South Korea tie

Manas Dhamne gets maiden Davis Cup call-up for South Korea tie

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Manas Dhamne has received his first call-up to India's main Davis Cup squad for the Qualifiers Round 2 tie against South Korea in Seoul on September 18-19, joining a core team that recently secured a historic win over the Netherlands.

Sugar Prices May Ease Soon

Sugar Prices May Ease Soon

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Prices had started to ease following the government's decision to allow duty-free imports of 1 mt of raw sugar and would weaken further over the next 7 to 10 days.

Unscramble The Khalifa Jigsaw Puzzle

Unscramble The Khalifa Jigsaw Puzzle

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

Solve the Khalifa jigsaw puzzle!

Sriram Balaji dropped for Davis Cup tie vs Netherlands

Sriram Balaji dropped for Davis Cup tie vs Netherlands

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Experienced doubles player N Sriram Balaji has been left out of the squad, with the selection committee opting to look ahead as part of a longer-term plan.

Australian Open: Sriram Balaji-Neil Oberleitner bow out in Round 2

Australian Open: Sriram Balaji-Neil Oberleitner bow out in Round 2

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

India's N Sriram Balaji and his Austrian partner Neil Oberleitner, who entered the Australian Open men's doubles draw as an alternate pair, bowed out in the second round.

Taapsee Or Hrithik: Who Nailed The 'Blind' Act?

Taapsee Or Hrithik: Who Nailed The 'Blind' Act?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

From forgettable turns to award-worthy performances, these actors have brought visually impaired characters to life on screen in the last decade.

Asian Games Tennis: India's Top Women's Singles Players Dropped from Squad

Asian Games Tennis: India's Top Women's Singles Players Dropped from Squad

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

India's top women's singles players, including Sahaja Yamalapalli, Vaishnavi Adkar, and Vaidehee Chaudhari, have been excluded from the Asian Games tennis squad after the Sports Ministry pruned the list, leaving the national challenge without its leading singles contenders.

Wimbledon: Indian Doubles Teams Bow Out In Opening Round

Wimbledon: Indian Doubles Teams Bow Out In Opening Round

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Indian men's doubles specialists Yuki Bhambri, Anirudh Chandrasekar, Takeru Yuzuki, N. Sriram Balaji, and Marcelo Demoliner were all defeated in the opening round of Wimbledon, ending their campaigns prematurely.

Vicky Kaushal's Birthday Wish For Katrina Kaif

Vicky Kaushal's Birthday Wish For Katrina Kaif

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Vicky Kaushal shared a heartwarming photograph and a sweet message for his wife, Katrina Kaif, on her birthday.

Janhvi's 'Emotional' Scenes Added To Peddi

Janhvi's 'Emotional' Scenes Added To Peddi

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Director Buchi Babu Sana has revised his film Peddi by adding new emotional scenes featuring Janhvi Kapoor and veteran actor Jagapathi Babu, with the updated version set to release on June 17.

French Open: Balaji-Demoliner duo knocked out in quarterfinals

French Open: Balaji-Demoliner duo knocked out in quarterfinals

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Indian tennis player N Sriram Balaji and his Brazilian partner Marcelo Demoliner saw their impressive French Open men's doubles campaign end in the quarterfinals after a straight-sets defeat to the second-seeded pair of Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten.

Chennai-born architect of Trump's AI policies exits White House

Chennai-born architect of Trump's AI policies exits White House

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

The 42-year-old, who has had stints at Microsoft, Facebook and Twitter, made the announcement of leaving his role as Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence in a post on X on Saturday.

Indians Balaji, Bhambri Advance To French Open Second Round

Indians Balaji, Bhambri Advance To French Open Second Round

Rediff.com26 May 2026

Indian tennis players N Sriram Balaji and Yuki Bhambri made winning starts in the French Open men's doubles, advancing to the second round with impressive victories in Paris.

The 10 Best Indian Films Of 2026 So Far

The 10 Best Indian Films Of 2026 So Far

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

From Ikkis to Balan: The Boy, these are the 10 Indian films that truly deserved the loudest applause in the first half of 2026.

Government Boosts Indian Tennis With TAGG Scheme

Government Boosts Indian Tennis With TAGG Scheme

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Four promising Indian tennis players, including Manas Dhamne and Vaishnavi Adkar, have been inducted into the Government of India's Target Asian Games Group (TAGG) scheme, which provides comprehensive support for high-performance athletes. This move, welcomed by AITA, aims to strengthen India's presence in international tennis.

Kamali Moorthy Secures Double Win At Indian Open Of Surfing

Kamali Moorthy Secures Double Win At Indian Open Of Surfing

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Tamil Nadu's Kamali Moorthy won both the Women's Open and Surfing Juniors U-18 Girls titles at the seventh NMPA Indian Open of Surfing. Kishore Kumar also won the Men's Open category.