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How Sweden bungled coronavirus response

How Sweden bungled coronavirus response

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'The Swedish government would consider who will live, who will not die, in rationing coronavirus healthcare!' 'This means the 'biological age' would supersede the patient's chronological age as a potential guideline,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar

When lure of a job brought Deepak to wrestling

When lure of a job brought Deepak to wrestling

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

The last three years in Deepak Punia's life still sounds like a dream.

PIX: PSG overwhelm Real Madrid; Atletico hold Juve

PIX: PSG overwhelm Real Madrid; Atletico hold Juve

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Juve forward Cristiano Ronaldo had an unusually quiet game after scoring a hat-trick against Atletico in last year's competition, although he came within inches of grabbing a last-gasp winner when he sent a shot just past the far post.

Moya to play in Chennai Open

Moya to play in Chennai Open

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

"I always look forward to coming to India and especially Chennai. I have some very fond memories of playing at Chennai Open and would love to improve my performance in 2008 in starting the season on a bright note. I am confident of raising my game to the highest level," Carlos Moya said.

Here's why Phelps has those big red circles all over his back

Here's why Phelps has those big red circles all over his back

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

It might look like a giant case of chicken pox but in fact the most decorated swimmer, Michael Phelps, is hoping these spots will lead him to innumerable podiums at the Rio Olympics.

Swimming champ Phelps to be US team flag bearer at Rio Games

Swimming champ Phelps to be US team flag bearer at Rio Games

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time with 18 gold medals among his career haul of 22, will carry the US flag in Friday's opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics.

Moya, Baghdatis suffer early exits

Moya, Baghdatis suffer early exits

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

Sixth seeded Spaniard Moya was beaten 7-6, 5-7, 6-2 by local favourite Stefan Koubek while Cypriot eighth seed Baghdatis went down to Italy's Andreas Seppi in a surprisingly one-sided 6-2, 6-2 defeat at the Vienna Open.

Italy bobsledder Frullani tests positive in Sochi

Italy bobsledder Frullani tests positive in Sochi

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Italian bobsleigh athlete William Frullani has tested positive for a banned substance at the Sochi Winter Olympics and will not compete with the team on Sunday, Italian officials said on Friday.

Gasquet, Hewitt romp into last eight

Gasquet, Hewitt romp into last eight

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

Top seed Richard Gasquet needed 41 minutes to beat Fognini and set up a clash with eighth seed Stefan Koubek at the Mumbai Open.

Nations League: England stun Belgium; France-Portugal in goalless draw

Nations League: England stun Belgium; France-Portugal in goalless draw

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Marcus Rashford's penalty and a deflected strike from Mason Mount helped England come from a goal down to overcome top-ranked Belgium 2-1 at Wembley on Sunday and climb above them in their UEFA Nations League group.

The greatest: Listing Serena Williams's 22 grand slam singles titles

The greatest: Listing Serena Williams's 22 grand slam singles titles

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Following is a list of American Serena Williams' 22 grand slam singles titles as she equalled Steffi Graf's professional era record with victory at Wimbledon on Saturday

Wimbledon: Federer stunned; Raonic, Murray to clash in final

Wimbledon: Federer stunned; Raonic, Murray to clash in final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Canadian Milos Raonic recovered to upset seven-times champion Roger Federer 6-3 6-7(3) 4-6 7-5 6-3 at Wimbledon to reach his first grand slam final on Friday. The sixth seed will meet the winner of the second semi-final between Britain's 2013 champion Andy Murray and Czech 10th seed Tomas Berdych, runner-up in 2010, in Sunday's showpiece match.

Malisse-Norman win doubles title

Malisse-Norman win doubles title

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

They downed wild card entrants Rafael Nadal and Bartolome Salva-Vidal in a pulsating final on Sunday.

Koubek ousts Srichaphan

Koubek ousts Srichaphan

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

The Austrian easily won his second round match to enter the quarter-finals of the Chennai Open.

Up to 100 England fans held in Stuttgart

Up to 100 England fans held in Stuttgart

Rediff.com24 Jun 2006

"There were no hooligans, just drunk people," a spokesman for the city's police said.

Murray relieved to end 36-month Grand Slam drought

Murray relieved to end 36-month Grand Slam drought

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Once the immediate euphoria of winning Wimbledon for a second time had subsided, the tears flowing down Andy Murray's face bore testament to the sheer relief surging through his body.

Wimbledon's much sought-after towels made in India!

Wimbledon's much sought-after towels made in India!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Welspun India Ltd bought British towel manufacturer Christy in 2006. And since then they have been manufacturing all the towels for the tournament at their facility in Vapi, Gujarat.

US, Russia 2-0 up after Davis Cup first day

US, Russia 2-0 up after Davis Cup first day

Rediff.com9 Feb 2008

Russia, losing finalists to the US last year, also went 2-0 up on day one, helped by misfortune in the Serbian camp.

La Liga: Griezmann's late goal dents Real Madrid's title charge

La Liga: Griezmann's late goal dents Real Madrid's title charge

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Pepe opened the scoring for Real with a looping header that flew past Jan Oblak in the 52nd minute and it looked like the hosts would earn three points to move five clear of Barcelona at the top of La Liga.

Will India play Davis Cup tie in Pakistan?

Will India play Davis Cup tie in Pakistan?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

AITA likely to request ITF to consider neutral venue for Davis Cup tie vs Pak

Russian teen stuns champion Blake

Russian teen stuns champion Blake

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

Defending champion James Blake was humbled 6-2, 6-4 by 19-year-old Russian Evgeny Korolev at the Las Vegas Open.

Paes-Hingis win mixed doubles title at Wimbledon

Paes-Hingis win mixed doubles title at Wimbledon

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Leander Paes and Martina Hingis thrashed Austrian-Hungarian fifth seeds Alexander Peya and Timea Babos 6-1, 6-1 to win the mixed doubles title at Wimbledon.

EPL: West Ham hang on after win over Spurs

EPL: West Ham hang on after win over Spurs

Rediff.com3 May 2014

West Ham United made absolutely certain of Premier League safety with a 2-0 win over 10-man Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday -- their third victory over their London rivals this season.

Malisse wins Chennai Open

Malisse wins Chennai Open

Rediff.com7 Jan 2007

The Belgian captured his second career title as he beat Stefan Koubek in straight sets on Sunday.

Malisse shocks Nadal

Malisse shocks Nadal

Rediff.com6 Jan 2007

In Sunday's final the Belgian will meet Stefan Koubek, who beat Carlos Moya in the second semi-final at the Chennai Open.

Soccer PIX: Real win Madrid derby to prove point to leaders Atletico

Soccer PIX: Real win Madrid derby to prove point to leaders Atletico

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The result also means second-placed Real Sociedad can reclaim top spot if they beat Eibar on Sunday.

All you need to know about UK's new PM

All you need to know about UK's new PM

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

An ardent backer of Brexit, Boris Johnson has a reputation for brashness, bombast, bending the truth, and really bad hair, which has earned him more than a few comparisons to United States President Donald Trump (who also happens to be a fan of his). Here are some interesting facts about BoJo, as he is called by the British media.

Swimming Worlds: Sun wins 400, Horton refuses podium

Swimming Worlds: Sun wins 400, Horton refuses podium

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Touching home in a time of 3:42.44, Sun held off a storming swim from Olympic champion Horton, who had failed to even qualify for the event at the Australian trials but was added to the squad as a discretionary pick.

Wimbledon 2017: The most shocking upsets so far...

Wimbledon 2017: The most shocking upsets so far...

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Check out the most shocking upsets at this year's Wimbledon.

Tour de France: Froome makes instant impact as Thomas wins opener

Tour de France: Froome makes instant impact as Thomas wins opener

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Reigning champion Chris Froome wasted no time flexing his muscles at the Tour de France as he powered to sixth place in a treacherous opening time trial won superbly by Team Sky colleague Geraint Thomas on Saturday.

Gonzalez shocks Nalbandian

Gonzalez shocks Nalbandian

Rediff.com14 Oct 2006

Fifth seed Gonzalez next faces Andy Roddick atthe Vienna Open.

Berdych, Tursunov to clash in final

Berdych, Tursunov to clash in final

Rediff.com30 Sep 2006

Koubek halts Ancic in his stride

Koubek halts Ancic in his stride

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

Moya bows to unheralded Del Potro

Moya bows to unheralded Del Potro

Rediff.com26 Sep 2006

Atletico's talisman Godin back to torment Barca's MSN attack

Atletico's talisman Godin back to torment Barca's MSN attack

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Atletico Madrid will have centre backs Diego Godin and Stefan Savic available again for Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg at Barcelona.

First round defeats for Paes, Bhupathi

First round defeats for Paes, Bhupathi

Rediff.com3 Aug 2006

Both the Indian aces fell at the first hurdle in different tournaments on the ATP Tour.

Bayern beat ten-man Sporting 2-0

Bayern beat ten-man Sporting 2-0

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

They move into the final of the IFA Shield football tournament in Kolkata.

Roddick, Murray set up Memphis showdown

Roddick, Murray set up Memphis showdown

Rediff.com24 Feb 2007

Top seed Andy Roddick survived a battle against Yen-Hsun Lu of Taiwan on Friday to set up a mouthwatering semi-final clash with Andy Murray at the Memphis International.

These photos from space will surely make you gasp!

These photos from space will surely make you gasp!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

If you want a reminder of just how gorgeous our universe is, then take some time to browse the winners of the 2020 Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. French photographer Nicolas Lefaudeux took the top prize with a tilt-shift perspective on the Andromeda Galaxy. The winning images are part of an exhibition opening on October 23 at the National Maritime Museum in London and have been collected into a book. Cue some truly innovative an unexpected captures of galaxies, nebulae, planets, the Moon and even SpaceX satellites.