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'It Was Always About The Bride'

'It Was Always About The Bride'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

'Her story, her life, her aspirations and struggles...' 'Indian weddings are not just about fuschia, pink and dancing. They have many nuances.'

IPL Auction: 'CSK can use Ashwin in a number of ways'

IPL Auction: 'CSK can use Ashwin in a number of ways'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin was bought by CSK for Rs 9.75 crore during the Day 1 of the IPL 2025 auction.

RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das to demit office on Tuesday

RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das to demit office on Tuesday

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Shaktikanta Das will demit the office on Tuesday after completing six years as the 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra will replace him as the 26th Governor. He was appointed as the Governor on December 12, 2018, after the abrupt exit of Urjit Patel.

Miami Open: Defending champion Stephens stunned

Miami Open: Defending champion Stephens stunned

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Defending champion Sloane Stephens was sent packing from the Miami Open on Sunday after a 6-3, 6-2 loss to Germany's Tatjana Maria in the third round.

NBA: Stephen Curry hits nine 3s in Warriors' rout of Nets

NBA: Stephen Curry hits nine 3s in Warriors' rout of Nets

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Andrew Wiggins added 19 points for the Warriors. Jordan Poole contributed 17 while Draymond Green collected 11 points, eight rebounds and six assists.

SMAT: Shami, Ajinkya Rahane turn back the clock

SMAT: Shami, Ajinkya Rahane turn back the clock

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Mohammed Shami claimed three wickets further building on his match fitness, while Abhishek Porel smashed a blistering fifty

Stephens enjoys emotional campaign after Grand Slam breakthrough

Stephens enjoys emotional campaign after Grand Slam breakthrough

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

One year after shaking off a crippling foot injury to claim a stunning US Open victory, Sloane Stephens said her follow-up season felt just as good as the American prepares to play in next week's WTA Finals for the first time.

WTA Finals: Calm Stephens edges Osaka, Kerber stunned by Bertens

WTA Finals: Calm Stephens edges Osaka, Kerber stunned by Bertens

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

A calm Sloane Stephens picked her shots to perfection to overcome Japan's Naomi Osaka in a battle between the last two US Open champions at the WTA Finals on Monday before top seed Angelique Kerber was upset by Kiki Bertens.

Smartphone market value surges 12% in Q3CY24: Counterpoint

Smartphone market value surges 12% in Q3CY24: Counterpoint

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

India's smartphone market grew by three per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in volume in the third quarter (Q3) of calendar year 2024, while its value surged by 12 per cent Y-o-Y to reach an all-time record for a single quarter, according to a report by research firm Counterpoint. The value growth was driven by an ongoing premiumisation trend, while the increase in volume was driven by an earlier onset of the festival season compared to the previous year.

'If Stephens has ambition, she can win more Slams'

'If Stephens has ambition, she can win more Slams'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Sloane Stephens's US Open win could be the first of many Grand Slam titles for the young American, but there is a question mark on her ambitions, according to former world number one Mats Wilander.

Tributes pour in for Dr Singh from across the globe

Tributes pour in for Dr Singh from across the globe

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Condolences have poured in from across the globe, including from the United States, Canada and Sri Lanka following the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday approved 139 Padma awards including seven Padma Vibhushans, 19 Padma Bhushans and 113 Padma Shris.

Hemant Soren expands cabinet, Cong finally joins govt

Hemant Soren expands cabinet, Cong finally joins govt

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren expanded his cabinet on Thursday, inducting 11 new ministers, including six first-timers and two women. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Raj Bhavan in Ranchi. The new ministers include six from the JMM and four from the Congress. One minister is from the RJD. The expansion comes after the JMM-led alliance won the recent assembly elections with a comfortable majority. The cabinet expansion is expected to give the government a fresh impetus to push its agenda and accelerate development in the state.

Vandalism hits St Stephen's College chapel

Vandalism hits St Stephen's College chapel

Rediff.com5 May 2018

Students union president Sai Aashirwaad said inflammatory quotes like 'Mandir Yahi Banega' were found written on the chapel's main door, while an 'Om' symbol along with the words 'I'm going to hell' was found on the cross situated behind the chapel on Friday.

EPL PIX: Corner kings Arsenal down Man United; Liverpool drop points

EPL PIX: Corner kings Arsenal down Man United; Liverpool drop points

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday.

Stephens has no sympathy for vanquished Keys at US Open

Stephens has no sympathy for vanquished Keys at US Open

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

US Open champion Sloane Stephens said she has no pity for Madison Keys after thrashing her 6-3, 6-0 in Saturday's final, given the huge runnersup check her friend will receive.

'St Stephen's sexual harassment row shameful'

'St Stephen's sexual harassment row shameful'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Delhi Commission for Women chief Barkha Shukla Singh on Saturday dubbed the alleged sexual harassment case filed against a professor of St Stephen's College as "shameful" and called for a probe into the matter.

French Open finalist Stephens proud of herself after great Paris run

French Open finalist Stephens proud of herself after great Paris run

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Stephens used her powerful game to the full in the first set, hitting winners almost at will, but Halep then stepped up a gear and went on to win 3-6, 6-4 6-1.

Spotted: CSK coach Stephen Fleming in Mumbai

Spotted: CSK coach Stephen Fleming in Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Reader John Noronha met former New Zealand captain and CSK Coach Stephen Fleming at hotel Taj Lands End in Mumbai on the weekend.

US Open semis: Stephens stuns Venus; Keys crushes Vandeweghe

US Open semis: Stephens stuns Venus; Keys crushes Vandeweghe

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Unseeded Sloane Stephens got the better of fellow-American Venus Williams in a thrilling contest to make it to her first Grand Slam final, at the US Open, in New York, on Thursday.

Indisciplined Prithvi Shaw's career is a promise unkept

Indisciplined Prithvi Shaw's career is a promise unkept

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

'With him in particular, I've had a lot of chats with him, a lot of conversations to try and make him a better cricketer.'

Stephen Hawking passes into the ages

Stephen Hawking passes into the ages

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

One of the most brilliant theoretical physicists since Einstein passes into worlds beyond our understanding.

Swiatek has tough Wimbledon opener

Swiatek has tough Wimbledon opener

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Czech reigning champion Marketa Vondrousova, seeded sixth and in the same quarter of the draw as Swiatek, will open against Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro.

WTA Finals: Rookies Stephens and Bertens march on to semi-finals

WTA Finals: Rookies Stephens and Bertens march on to semi-finals

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

American Stephens stayed calm and saw off an increasingly agitated Angelique Kerber in the winner-takes-all night match to complete round-robin play with a spotless 3-0 record after she wrapped up a 6-3, 6-3 victory against the German.

Meet US Open women's finalists Madison Keys and Sloane Stephens

Meet US Open women's finalists Madison Keys and Sloane Stephens

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Here is a player profile, a look at the form and records of American Madison Keys and compatriot Sloane Stephens ahead of Saturday's US Open final (prefix number denotes seeding)

Wicked Review: The Witches Rock!

Wicked Review: The Witches Rock!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

At 160 minutes, Wicked is too long, and knowing the undercurrents running through the plot, the candyfloss cheeriness gets too much after a point. Still, it is a worthwhile page-to-stage-to screen journey, observes Deepa Gahlot.

RIP Stephen Hawking: Bidding adieu to a brilliant mind

RIP Stephen Hawking: Bidding adieu to a brilliant mind

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

The private funeral service at the University Church of St Mary the Great near Gonville and Caius College at Cambridge University was chosen by Professor Hawking's children.

US Open PIX: Anderson beats Querrey; Stephens through

US Open PIX: Anderson beats Querrey; Stephens through

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Kevin Anderson spoiled the American party at the US Open when the big-serving South African beat local favourite Sam Querrey 7-6(5), 6-7(9), 6-3, 7-6(7) to reach his first Grand Slam semi-final on Tuesday.

Uppal, Stephen Amritraj lose

Uppal, Stephen Amritraj lose

Rediff.com11 Jun 2003

Takeshi Itho of Japan accounted for the former while Mustafa Ghouse beat Stephen Amritraj in the ITF men's Satellite tournament.

PIX: US men win 5th consecutive Olympics basketball gold

PIX: US men win 5th consecutive Olympics basketball gold

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

There was no "Miracle on the Seine" at the Paris Olympics on Saturday as the United States men's basketball team did as expected by grinding out a 98-87 win over France to claim a fifth consecutive gold medal.

French Open PHOTOS: Stephens downs Keys to set up Halep final

French Open PHOTOS: Stephens downs Keys to set up Halep final

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Images from the French Open women's semi-final matches played at Roland Garros on Thursday

Kathleen Stephens takes charge as US interim ambassador

Kathleen Stephens takes charge as US interim ambassador

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Kathleen Stephens, the new United States interim ambassador, on Friday took charge of the American embassy in New Delhi and said she was looking forward to working with India for strengthening and broadening the Indo-US partnership.

Copa America PIX: Argentina beat Peru, top Group A

Copa America PIX: Argentina beat Peru, top Group A

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Images from the Copa America 2024 Group A matches between Argentina and Peru, Canada and Chile.

Stephens to meet Ostapenko in Miami final

Stephens to meet Ostapenko in Miami final

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

US Open champion Stephens again ended former world number one Victoria Azarenka's hopes of a fairytale comeback by beating her 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 in an afternoon encounter, while French Open champion Ostapenko beat unseeded American Danielle Collins in the nightcap, staving off a set point en route to a 7-6(1), 6-3 triumph.

Citi Open: Stephens stunned; Murray edges Edmund

Citi Open: Stephens stunned; Murray edges Edmund

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

Second seed Sloane Stephens was shocked 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 by Germany's Andrea Petkovic in the second round of the Citi Open on Wednesday, disrupting the American's buildup to her US Open title defence.

ISL: Sensational NorthEast crush Jamshedpur by record margin

ISL: Sensational NorthEast crush Jamshedpur by record margin

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

NorthEast United FC delivered a sensational performance in front of their home crowd, claiming a resounding 5-0 victory against Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League in Guwahati on Saturday.

Auckland Classic: Spirited Stephens bags title as Melbourne looms

Auckland Classic: Spirited Stephens bags title as Melbourne looms

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Sloane Stephens ground down unseeded German Julia Goerges 7-5, 6-2 to win the Auckland Classic on Saturday, the American ending a busy day at the office with a confidence-boosting triumph ahead of the Australian Open.

Suspended St Stephen's student moves court

Suspended St Stephen's student moves court

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

The student moved court seeking a stay on the action even as a section of students requested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal not to be the chief guest at the college's graduation day function.

Lorries Being Gifted This Wedding Season!

Lorries Being Gifted This Wedding Season!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Another trend: A preference for coloured diamonds among brides, who are pairing them with their groom's birthstone. So, along with yellow or white diamonds, they are choosing pink, green, blue sapphires, emeralds or red rubies.

What Links Trump With This President?

What Links Trump With This President?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Like Grover Cleveland, Donald Trump won election as president, lost the next election and won a third election to the US presidency.