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PIX: Outfit change helps Swiatek down Zheng!

PIX: Outfit change helps Swiatek down Zheng!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Iga Swiatek used an outfit change to help her reset after a poor start and beat China's Zheng Qinwen.

Euro Qualifiers: France demolish 10-man Gibraltar; Dutch qualify

Euro Qualifiers: France demolish 10-man Gibraltar; Dutch qualify

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

The 2024 European Championship will be held in Germany from June 14-July 14. Following are the teams who have qualified for the tournament:

FIFA WC: Herdman's Canada is all fired up for Croatia

FIFA WC: Herdman's Canada is all fired up for Croatia

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Emotional after Canada's solid performance against the second-ranked team in the world, Herdman drew the attention of Croatian media after he said his team would go and "eff Croatia".

Tata Steel, UK govt ink 1.25 billion pound JV

Tata Steel, UK govt ink 1.25 billion pound JV

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The United Kingdom on Friday announced a joint investment package with Tata Steel worth 1.25 billion pounds, including a government grant of 500 million pounds, for the country's largest steelworks in Wales that will help protect thousands of jobs and boost the British economy. The government's grant has been dubbed as one of the largest British government support packages in history and a "defining moment" for the country's steel industry.

St Stephen row: Principal says victim being used against him

St Stephen row: Principal says victim being used against him

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

St Stephen's college principal Valson Thampu, who is embroiled in a controversy over shielding the accused in a molestation row, on Sunday claimed "the victim is being used against him" and a forensic investigation of the "purported" recordings will clear the air.

Another Journey To Space!

Another Journey To Space!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

NASA's SpaceX Crew-6 mission departed for the International Space Station from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, on March 2, 2023.

Ronaldo tops Forbes' list for highest paid athletes

Ronaldo tops Forbes' list for highest paid athletes

Rediff.com3 May 2023

PSG forward Messi, 35, was next on the list after bringing home a combined $130 million while club team mate and France captain Mbappe -- the youngest on the list at 24 -- earned $120 million to sit third.

Stephen Fleming: 'A Dhoni under pressure is still your best option'

Stephen Fleming: 'A Dhoni under pressure is still your best option'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Former New Zealand captain and Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming offers his take on India's Test debacle in England and suggests remedial measures. Harish Kotian reports.

Duleep Final: Rahane, Iyer fail as West struggle on Day 1

Duleep Final: Rahane, Iyer fail as West struggle on Day 1

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

West Zone's batting stars Ajinkya Rahane and Shreyas Iyer flattered to deceive as South Zone restricted them to 250/8 on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy final in Coimbatore on Wednesday.

Bencic, Collins cruise in Adelaide; Humbert's Auckland reign ends

Bencic, Collins cruise in Adelaide; Humbert's Auckland reign ends

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Belinda Bencic of Switzerland and Danielle Collins were among those to win their first-round matches at the Adelaide International

US Open PIX: Fritz, Gauff ease ahead to keep home hopes alive

US Open PIX: Fritz, Gauff ease ahead to keep home hopes alive

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul and Coco Gauff all advanced to the third round of the US Open on Wednesday to keep home hopes alive.

Jabeur calls out ticket resellers for women's night match

Jabeur calls out ticket resellers for women's night match

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Jabeur upset with fans reselling tickets due to women's match in night session

US Open PIX: Nadal rallies to advance; Alcaraz, Swiatek cruise

US Open PIX: Nadal rallies to advance; Alcaraz, Swiatek cruise

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

A summary of Thursday's action at the US Open.

India flags complex security challenges in Indo-Pacific, seeks joint action

India flags complex security challenges in Indo-Pacific, seeks joint action

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Singh emphasised that the Indo-Pacific is no more a maritime construct, but a full-fledged geo-strategic issue, and that the region is facing "a complex web" of security challenges, including boundary disputes and piracy.

Mature Gauff ranks education above French Open success

Mature Gauff ranks education above French Open success

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'Your results or your job or how much money you make doesn't define you as a person. As long as you love yourself, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.'

Met Dhoni's Cute Little Fan?

Met Dhoni's Cute Little Fan?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Glimpses from the Chennai Super Kings-Rajasthan Royals IPL 2023 game at the M A Chidambaram stadium in Chennai on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

Revealed! Dhoni continues to play despite knee injury

Revealed! Dhoni continues to play despite knee injury

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is nursing a knee injury, which is hindering his movement somewhat, said head coach Stephen Fleming.

Ireland rope in uncapped Doheny, Olphert for India T20Is

Ireland rope in uncapped Doheny, Olphert for India T20Is

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

With the 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Australia fast approaching, both the sides will look to experiment in order to find the right combination for the marquee event.

Ronaldo loses blue tick on Twitter, LeBron James remains

Ronaldo loses blue tick on Twitter, LeBron James remains

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The Verge reported that James, who has previously said he would not pay for verification, had not paid to keep the checkmark.

'Many times I felt I wouldn't survive'

'Many times I felt I wouldn't survive'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

'I faced difficulties, but today when I look back, it all looks mazedar (fun).'

PHOTOS: Inter Miami's grand welcome party for Messi

PHOTOS: Inter Miami's grand welcome party for Messi

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Lionel Messi was presented to fans during a glitzy event called 'The Unveil' at Miami's home stadium.

UCL PIX: Newcastle stun PSG; Man City, Barcelona win

UCL PIX: Newcastle stun PSG; Man City, Barcelona win

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League

'I am Dawood Ibrahim,' says St Stephens principal Valson Thampu

'I am Dawood Ibrahim,' says St Stephens principal Valson Thampu

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

"I am Dawood Ibrahim that is why I am being hounded," St Stephen's college principal Valson Thampu on Thursday said, expressing anguish over the "way" he is being "attacked" in connection with a research scholar's sexual harassment case.

Smartphones: Apple Ahead Of Samsung

Smartphones: Apple Ahead Of Samsung

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Whoever can make acquiring smartphones more affordable will win the sales game.

Diageo's India-born CEO Ivan Menezes passes away

Diageo's India-born CEO Ivan Menezes passes away

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Ivan Manuel Menezes, the India-born CEO of the world's biggest spirits company Diageo, died on Wednesday, days after being hospitalised for treatment of stomach ulcer. Menezes, 64, who was to retire at the end of this month, died in London, the company said. "It is with great sadness that Diageo announces that Sir Ivan Menezes has passed away following a brief illness, with his family at his side," it said in a statement. Diageo had on Monday announced that CEO-designate Debra Crew will assume the top role on an interim basis immediately as Menezes undergoes medical treatment.

CSK's mantra: If it ain't broke, don't fix it

CSK's mantra: If it ain't broke, don't fix it

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

'We could have been better, but part of that is playing away from home -- trying to find out the right length to bowl, what sort of swing conditions we are going to get. That's part of the challenge of playing away.'

'To win the World Cup you need lots of luck'

'To win the World Cup you need lots of luck'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'Given that they are playing at home and will have full crowd support, India, who are in peak form and whose morale is high, will be the favourites.'

Kite-Flying To Spymaster

Kite-Flying To Spymaster

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Ravi Sinha is described as "highly tech-savvy", and credited with infusing modern technology in the field of intelligence collection.

Medvedev reaches Adelaide quarters; Sabalenka survives scare

Medvedev reaches Adelaide quarters; Sabalenka survives scare

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Medvedev moved a step closer to a potential semi-final showdown with Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open warm-up event.

'Dhoni's knee has not been 100% & he's trying to get through best as he can'

'Dhoni's knee has not been 100% & he's trying to get through best as he can'

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Ahead of Chennai Super Kings final league game of the season, batting coach Mike Hussey said MSD's knee has been troubling him throughout the season.

PIX: Lajovic upsets Murray; Andreescu downs Raducanu

PIX: Lajovic upsets Murray; Andreescu downs Raducanu

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Serbian Dusan Lajovic beat Andy Murray at the Miami Open on Wednesday, sending the Briton packing in the first round with his first hardcourt win of the season.

Humanity only has around 1,000 years left on Earth, Stephen Hawking predicts

Humanity only has around 1,000 years left on Earth, Stephen Hawking predicts

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

He painted a grave picture of the future while delivering a lecture on the universe and the origins of human beings at the Oxford Union debating society.

How too many dots led to DC's downfall against CSK

How too many dots led to DC's downfall against CSK

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Ricky Ponting, head coach of Delhi Capitals, believes that his team's inability to score runs during the middle overs cost them

Hussey hails Dube's ability to smash big sixes

Hussey hails Dube's ability to smash big sixes

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Michael Hussey said big-hitting batter Shivam Dube is a unique talent

IPL 2023: Missing out on Chakravarthy still 'hurts' CSK

IPL 2023: Missing out on Chakravarthy still 'hurts' CSK

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming rued the the lost opportunity to pick their former net bowler Varun Chakravarthy at the IPL auctions.

Britain imposes export ban on Tipu Sultan's rare sporting gun

Britain imposes export ban on Tipu Sultan's rare sporting gun

Rediff.com29 May 2023

A rare 18th century decorated gun made in India for Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan, and valued at around GBP 2 million, has been barred from export to allow time for a UK-based institution to acquire it for the public study of a "fraught period" in India-UK history.

Was Messi also a post-graduate in history, asks RBI Guv

Was Messi also a post-graduate in history, asks RBI Guv

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday replied to the 'history major central bank governor' taunt faced by him, questioning if Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi is also a post-graduate in history. An interviewer anchoring a fireside chat at a summit organised by Business Standard compared his position to an opponent facing Messi at a football arena in Qatar, to which Das replied with wit. "Don't mind it, but was Messi also a post-graduate in history? Not often, but I am sometimes reminded by people that I am supposed to have done history," Das said.

Calm Santner looks to apply his learnings at CSK to NZ job

Calm Santner looks to apply his learnings at CSK to NZ job

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Would he continue to be calm under pressure now that he is leading the side?

CSK coach Fleming hails 'absolute craftsman' Dhoni

CSK coach Fleming hails 'absolute craftsman' Dhoni

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming allayed concerns around captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's injury, but said all-rounder Ben Stokes will continue to remain on the sidelines for another week.

St Stephen's molestation row: Being chased like an 'animal', says Thampu

St Stephen's molestation row: Being chased like an 'animal', says Thampu

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Amid growing demand for his resignation over the molestation row, St Stephen's Principal Valson Thampu's on Tuesday said he was being chased like an "animal" in the case.