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Khelo India Para Games: Lifters shatter national limits

Khelo India Para Games: Lifters shatter national limits

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Haryana's Pardeep Joon and Delhi's Sahista won the gold medals in the men's and women's powerlifting competitions respectively at the Khelo India Para Games.

Sania Reflects On Realities Of Motherhood

Sania Reflects On Realities Of Motherhood

Rediff.com6 May 2025

'Even when a husband is seen as 'hands-on,' it's often more like a 75-25 split, not 50-50. That's just the way it's been for generations -- the woman is expected to manage the home and family.'

How RCB's Chase Fell Apart

How RCB's Chase Fell Apart

Rediff.com24 May 2025

RCB squandered a golden opportunity to seal a top-two finish on the IPL points table.

Historic! India qualify for Billie Jean King Cup play-offs

Historic! India qualify for Billie Jean King Cup play-offs

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

India secured their play-off berth in the Billie Jean King Cup by finishing second following a 2-1 victory against South Korea in their last Asia-Oceania Group 1 fixture.

WTA bans spectator for 'fixated behaviour' towards Raducanu

WTA bans spectator for 'fixated behaviour' towards Raducanu

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) said it has banned a man who exhibited "fixated behaviour" towards Emma Raducanu after he was taken away by security personnel during the Briton's match at the Dubai Championship late on Tuesday.

Tennis: Rybakina and Pegula battle into Adelaide quarters

Tennis: Rybakina and Pegula battle into Adelaide quarters

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

World number three Elena Rybakina overcame Cristina Bucsa in two hard-fought sets to make the quarter-finals of the Adelaide International on Wednesday, while Jessica Pegula and Jelena Ostapenko had to work even harder to make the last eight.

The Unstoppable Rise of Tennis Moms at the Australian Open

The Unstoppable Rise of Tennis Moms at the Australian Open

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

A trio of tennis moms-Naomi Osaka, Angelique Kerber and Caroline Wozniacki-are poised for comebacks at the Australian Open.

'Novak Djokovic will dominate tennis for years'

'Novak Djokovic will dominate tennis for years'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Novak Djokovic's latest triumph at the US Open saw him equal Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles.

Teen sensation Fonseca shines in Indian Wells debut

Teen sensation Fonseca shines in Indian Wells debut

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Fonseca cruised through the first set before Fearnley found his groove in the second to level the match on a windy day in the California desert.

PIX: 19-year-old Mensik stuns Djokovic in Miami Open final

PIX: 19-year-old Mensik stuns Djokovic in Miami Open final

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

The 19-year-old Czech Jakub Mensik beat his childhood idol Novak Djokovic in the Miami Open final in an upset for the ages on Sunday.

PIX: Gauff crushes Swiatek, meets Sabalenka in Madrid final

PIX: Gauff crushes Swiatek, meets Sabalenka in Madrid final

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Coco Gauff dismantled defending champion Iga Swiatek 6-1, 6-1 on Thursday with a ruthless display to storm into her first Madrid Open final, where she will face world number one Aryna Sabalenka for the WTA 1000 title.

Wimbledon's iconic Hill set for major makeover

Wimbledon's iconic Hill set for major makeover

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

The All England Club announced plans for redevelopment works to the grassy hillock outside Court One known among other nicknames as Henman Hill and Murray Mound.

Leander Paes nominated to International Tennis Hall of Fame!

Leander Paes nominated to International Tennis Hall of Fame!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

'After three decades of passion for our sport and playing for 1.3-plus billion Indians in the Olympics and Davis Cup, I am thrilled that my hard work has been recognised.'

IPL PIX: SRH outplay RCB to win by 42 runs

IPL PIX: SRH outplay RCB to win by 42 runs

Rediff.com24 May 2025

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Lucknow, on Friday.

Paes calls for change: What's hindering Indian tennis?

Paes calls for change: What's hindering Indian tennis?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Leander Paes feels India will find it tough in singles but the country can hope to win a medal in the Asian Games

A Peek Into Alekha-Aadar's Honeymoon

A Peek Into Alekha-Aadar's Honeymoon

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Aadar Jain and Alekha Advani give us a peek into their honeymoon photo-album.

Lights Off: Spain and Portugal Plunge into Darkness

Lights Off: Spain and Portugal Plunge into Darkness

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Spain and Portugal suffered a major power outage on Monday, affecting millions and disrupting airports, metros, and telecom companies.

At 43, Venus unveils the painful road back to tennis

At 43, Venus unveils the painful road back to tennis

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Venus Williams targets return for Indian Wells and Miami

National Games: Maha to face off with WB in TT final

National Games: Maha to face off with WB in TT final

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

In the second semi-final, India player Ayhika Mukherjee began the proceedings on a positive note for Bengal, winning her match 3-1 (11-6, 11-5, 6-11, 11-6) against Lakshita Narang.

Manika part of Team Asia's epic win in Waldner Cup

Manika part of Team Asia's epic win in Waldner Cup

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

India's table tennis star Manika Batra was part of a star-studded Team Asia that beat Team World in the inaugural Waldner Cup in Oslo, Norway.

Mirabai Chanu joins PM Modi's war on obesity

Mirabai Chanu joins PM Modi's war on obesity

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Olympic medallists Manu Bhaker and Mirabai Chanu have joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative to combat obesity, emphasizing the importance of healthy lifestyle choices.

How LeBron James 'helped' Andreeva to Indian Wells win

How LeBron James 'helped' Andreeva to Indian Wells win

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

The Russian teenager credited one of LeBron James' past interviews where he talked about the importance of mental strength for inspiring her to victory at Indian Wells on Sunday.

Henman reveals Why Wimbledon won't go beyond 14 days

Henman reveals Why Wimbledon won't go beyond 14 days

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Wimbledon organisers have 'zero appetite' to turn the Championships into a 15-day event

When Prosenjit Was Every Inch A Badralok

When Prosenjit Was Every Inch A Badralok

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

The actor walked the runway for menswear designer Abhishek Roy at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week 2025.

Is Novak Djokovic The GOAT?

Is Novak Djokovic The GOAT?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

The unanswerable question, of course, is whether Djokovic is the GOAT. That's a complex issue over which fans will forever bicker, observes Kanika Datta.

What's Agassi Doing With Jonty Rhodes?

What's Agassi Doing With Jonty Rhodes?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

'Tennis is a sport where you may enjoy watching more than playing. But pickleball flips that -- once you get the bug, you want to play more than watch.'

Advances worth 8cr to TOPS athletes unaccounted for

Advances worth 8cr to TOPS athletes unaccounted for

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

As per the official procedure, athletes have to submit bills within 15 days of the completion of a training or competition for which advance has been disbursed.

PIX: Djokovic downs Zverev, sets up French Open SF with Sinner

PIX: Djokovic downs Zverev, sets up French Open SF with Sinner

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

IMAGES from the French Open at Roland Garros, in Paris, France, on Wednesday.

PIX: Alcaraz, Musetti to clash in Monte Carlo final

PIX: Alcaraz, Musetti to clash in Monte Carlo final

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Carlos Alcaraz stormed into his first Masters final in 13 months when he beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 7-6(2), 6-4 on Saturday.

New Mom Naomi Osaka Ready For Tennis

New Mom Naomi Osaka Ready For Tennis

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

The former world No 1 has her sights set on the upcoming Australian Open as her comeback platform, and she's already deep into training following what she playfully terms 'a cool little intermission'.

French Open PIX: Alcaraz advances; Osaka knocked out

French Open PIX: Alcaraz advances; Osaka knocked out

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Defending champions Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz powered into the second round of the French Open on Monday.

'No excuses,' says Djokovic after losing to Zandschulp

'No excuses,' says Djokovic after losing to Zandschulp

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic made no excuses for the poor performance that sent the five-time Indian Wells champion packing from the California desert on Saturday after falling 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 to Botic van de Zandschulp in the second round.

Shocking! India's No. 1 tennis player at break-point!

Shocking! India's No. 1 tennis player at break-point!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

India's number one tennis player Sumit Nagal is left with less than Rs one lakh in his bank account and a morose feeling of not leading a good life.

French Open plans grand tribute for retired 'King of Clay'

French Open plans grand tribute for retired 'King of Clay'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

The French Open said it would also honour its 2000 women's champion Mary Pierce as well as fellow local favourite Richard Gasquet, who will retire after the tournament this year.

WTA celebrates 50 years: 'Merger would make tennis stronger'

WTA celebrates 50 years: 'Merger would make tennis stronger'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

It is time for the men's and women's professional tennis bodies to merge says former world number one Kim Clijsters.

Tennis: Dimitrov downs Rune to claim title in Brisbane

Tennis: Dimitrov downs Rune to claim title in Brisbane

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

At the Hong Kong Tennis Open, top-seeded Andrey Rublev of Russia pocketed his 15th career title with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori.

Kyrgios in tears: Wrist injury ends Indian Wells

Kyrgios in tears: Wrist injury ends Indian Wells

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Kyrgios tearfully threw in the towel in the second set due to sharp pain in his surgically repaired wrist while trailing 7-6(7), 3-0.

How team bonding fuelled India's Davis Cup success

How team bonding fuelled India's Davis Cup success

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Small things were changed in the Indian Davis Cup set-up for the tie against Togo and it was evident that they made a difference.

'We Weren't Ready': Cricket World Reacts as Kohli Quits Tests

'We Weren't Ready': Cricket World Reacts as Kohli Quits Tests

Rediff.com12 May 2025

The cricketing fraternity on Monday paid glowing tributes to India's batting talisman Virat Kohli on his retirement from the longest format after an illustrious 14-year-career.

'We're witnessing rise of next superstar of tennis'

'We're witnessing rise of next superstar of tennis'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Alcaraz's hero Rafael Nadal, who won two Wimbledons and once beat Roger Federer in five sets once said Alcaraz's victory over Djokovic felt similar.