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When Bollywood threw its weight around!

When Bollywood threw its weight around!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's cool, curious, bag moments.

Sharapova should be banned, says Murray

Sharapova should be banned, says Murray

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

World No 2 Andy Murray says Maria Sharapova should be banned after her positive test for meldonium and questioned the Russian's use of the drug for medical purposes.

UBS sees Nifty at 8,200 by year-end

UBS sees Nifty at 8,200 by year-end

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

'The recovery process for the Indian economy would be gradual'.

World's top tax havens

World's top tax havens

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

Switzerland and Caribbean islands? Sure. But Alaska and Nevada are getting in on the game.

Nadal not worried about chasing Federer's slam record

Nadal not worried about chasing Federer's slam record

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

17 is an incredible number. I want to enjoy the moment, says Nadal, who also admits he thought he would have retired by now.

Why Caroline Wozniacki is criticising the WTA...

Why Caroline Wozniacki is criticising the WTA...

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Wozniacki blasts WTA Tour for forcing her to play in the tournament without proper preparation.

PHOTOS: Djokovic downs Federer to retain Indian Wells title

PHOTOS: Djokovic downs Federer to retain Indian Wells title

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

World No 1 Novak Djokovic fought off a determined challenge from Swiss great Roger Federer on Sunday to claim back-to-back titles at Indian Wells and celebrate his 50th tournament win on the ATP Tour.

France v Switzerland: From ripped shirts, to cut-up pitch, to burst ball...

France v Switzerland: From ripped shirts, to cut-up pitch, to burst ball...

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

While France and Switzerland largely got what they wanted with a 0-0 draw at Euro 2016 on Sunday, it was a night of shame for ground staff and sports manufacturers.

HC orders review of Roche's drug patent

HC orders review of Roche's drug patent

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

First time, an Indian court revisits a patent office order.

6 healthy recipes to cook at home

6 healthy recipes to cook at home

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

These recipes are full of nutrition and can be made in less than 30 minutes.

Back on top, Federer becomes oldest ATP world number one

Back on top, Federer becomes oldest ATP world number one

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

Roger Federer added yet another record to his vast collection when he guaranteed becoming the oldest ATP world number one by beating Dutchman Robin Haase 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 to reach the semi-finals in Rotterdam on Friday.

FIFA head Blatter shifts blame to confederations in interview

FIFA head Blatter shifts blame to confederations in interview

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Embattled FIFA President Sepp Blatter has told a Swiss newspaper that continental confederations, rather than soccer's world governing body, were to blame for the corruption scandal engulfing the game.

French Open PIX: Big three advance; Barty retires

French Open PIX: Big three advance; Barty retires

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Images from Day 5 of the 2021 French Open, in Paris, on Thursday.

Machine Review: Is this what they call a film nowadays?

Machine Review: Is this what they call a film nowadays?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Unless you want to become a machine like this film probably wants, stay away from it, advises Prasanna D Zore.

Wimbledon: Cilic 'regrets' defeat against Federer

Wimbledon: Cilic 'regrets' defeat against Federer

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Having let three match points slide in the fourth set against Roger Federer on Centre Court, Marin Cilic may be forgiven for wanting to rewind the video and replay the key moments again. His Swiss conqueror snatched a pulsating fourth-set tiebreak 11-9 before winning 6-7(4) 4-6 6-3 7-6(9) 6-3 to reach his 11th Wimbledon semi-final and keep up the tilt for an eighth title.

Where is FIFA president Sepp Blatter?

Where is FIFA president Sepp Blatter?

Rediff.com28 May 2015

The Swiss is out of sight as FIFA corruption scandal deepens

UK banks set for all-night vigil over 'Brexit' fears

UK banks set for all-night vigil over 'Brexit' fears

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The bank remains on high alert to intervene if markets freeze.

Blatter's ship finally runs aground

Blatter's ship finally runs aground

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

History is not likely to be so kind to the 79-year-old Swiss, who only recently compared himself to a mountain goat that keeps "going and going and going and cannot be stopped." Instead, his name is likely to be associated with the succession of corruption scandals which occurred on his watch.

Time to revise Wawrinka's tattoo?

Time to revise Wawrinka's tattoo?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Wawrinka has a quote from literary giant Samuel Beckett inked on his left forearm which reads: "Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail Better."

Feeling lonely at home? Bollywood gives you company!

Feeling lonely at home? Bollywood gives you company!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Bollywood is known to make everything look dazzling and dramatic -- suffering, seclusion, hopelessness.

Djokovic seeded 2nd, Rafa 4th at Wimbledon

Djokovic seeded 2nd, Rafa 4th at Wimbledon

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

In the women's draw, Halep is seeded 2nd after top-ranked Kerber

Platini vows to take FIFA fight to court

Platini vows to take FIFA fight to court

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

The head of European soccer, Michel Platini, vowed on Monday to go to court to fight a decision by the independent Ethics Committee of the world football body FIFA to ban him for eight years, calling it a "pure masquerade".

Federer hoping to be 'super strong' on come back

Federer hoping to be 'super strong' on come back

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

The World No 4, recovering from a knee surgery, eyes January return for Hopman Cup, Aus Open

FIFA needs profound restructuring: Sepp Blatter

FIFA needs profound restructuring: Sepp Blatter

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Sepp Blatter has announced his decision to stand down at a news conference in Zurich, six days after the FBI had raided a hotel in Zurich and arrested several FIFA officials.

Maradona delights in FIFA scandal; backs Prince Hussein for top job

Maradona delights in FIFA scandal; backs Prince Hussein for top job

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Diego Maradona, one of soccer's most gifted players, said he was "enjoying" the spectacle of several of the world governing body's top officials charged with corruption after US and Swiss authorities announced investigations on Wednesday.

Four of six confederations ready to back Platini for FIFA president

Four of six confederations ready to back Platini for FIFA president

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

As well as UEFA, the continental confederations representing South America (Conmebol), North and Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF), and Asia (AFC) have all reportedly told Platini they would back his candidacy for FIFA president. The other two confederations are Africa's CAF and Oceania's OFC.

Who will take charge of FIFA? Kofi Annan or Platini

Who will take charge of FIFA? Kofi Annan or Platini

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Campaigners call for Kofi Annan to take charge of FIFA reform.

French Open Sidelights: Why the fans must be educated!

French Open Sidelights: Why the fans must be educated!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

The French Open crowds must be educated in order to avoid a repeat of the boos directed at Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka.

Unfiltered Kyrgios rips into Djokovic, Nadal

Unfiltered Kyrgios rips into Djokovic, Nadal

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Australia's Nick Kyrgios has branded Rafael Nadal a sore loser, the Spaniard's uncle Toni an "idiot" and said world number one Novak Djokovic has a "sick obsession" with being liked.

Scandal brought shame and humiliation to football: Blatter

Scandal brought shame and humiliation to football: Blatter

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Embattled FIFA President Sepp Blatter said on Thursday the corruption scandal surrounding the world soccer body had brought shame and humiliation to football.

Bankers say end of loose monetary policy era has fuelled volatility

Bankers say end of loose monetary policy era has fuelled volatility

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

We may now be experiencing the darker side of the massive monetary stimulus of past years, said Rajan.

PICS: Andreescu sees off Mertens to make US Open semis

PICS: Andreescu sees off Mertens to make US Open semis

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

After a flawless first set from Mertens the tide turned in Andreescu's direction in the second when she fired a cross-court forehand winner to break the Belgian at love and take a 4-2 lead.

Istanbul Open: Federer reaches last four

Istanbul Open: Federer reaches last four

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Roger Federer was given a fright before reaching the semi-final of the inaugural Istanbul Open.

Now, Prince William dabbles into FIFA scandal

Now, Prince William dabbles into FIFA scandal

Rediff.com31 May 2015

English FA president Prince William called on FIFA to reform and show that "it can represent the interests of fair play" in a speech at the FA Cup final on Saturday.

'Motivated' Manchester United go through grind on Champions League return

'Motivated' Manchester United go through grind on Champions League return

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

'Being back in the Champions League is going back to the natural habitat. Manchester United (have been there) season after season'

Ahead of Davis Cup final, Federer-Wawrinka play down London row

Ahead of Davis Cup final, Federer-Wawrinka play down London row

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

With the Davis Cup final against France looming, Roger Federer and his Swiss team mate Stanislas Wawrinka on Tuesday played down talk of an internal row, sparked by the pair's fiery clash at the ATP World Tour Finals last week.

Federer leads Switzerland to third Hopman Cup title

Federer leads Switzerland to third Hopman Cup title

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Switzerland won their third Hopman Cup on Saturday as Roger Federer and Belinda Bencic beat Germany's Alexander Zverev and Angelique Kerber 4-3(3), 4-2 in the deciding mixed doubles to secure a 2-1 victory in the final at the Perth Arena.

Football Extras: Man jailed for 10 years for armed attack on Arsenal players

Football Extras: Man jailed for 10 years for armed attack on Arsenal players

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

A man who tried to rob Arsenal players Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac at knifepoint in a failed North London carjacking last July was sentenced to 10 years in jail on Friday.

Scandal hit FIFA suspends bidding for 2026 World Cup

Scandal hit FIFA suspends bidding for 2026 World Cup

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Scandal-plagued FIFA postponed the bidding for the right to host the 2026 World Cup.

I'm just a servant of football, says Blatter

I'm just a servant of football, says Blatter

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

FIFA president Sepp Blatter is a mere servant at the service of football, he said on Friday as he re-stated his intention to run for a fifth mandate in next May's election.