Former world number one Serena Williams looked sharp in her return to the hardcourts after a week-long break, soundly defeating Daria Gavrilova 6-1, 6-2 on Monday to advance to the second round of the Cincinnati Masters.
Nadal, who got a first-round bye, defeated Richard Gasquet 6-3, 6-4 to advance.
Director Ritesh Batra discusses his film, The Lunchbox, which releases this week.
'Despite its noble attempts, tight editing, terrific sound design, good performances and a compelling story, Hotel Mumbai tells a big lie.'
Aseem Chhabra lists the top 10 films at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.
Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international education.
'Sridevi was a responsible mother.' 'I have heard her talking about her daughters.' 'Once in a while, they came on set. She would make sure she had time for them.' 'That's why she could play a mother so wonderfully in English Vinglish.'
A day after celebrating his 36th birthday, Federer played the aggressive game that has propelled him to five titles, including two grand slams, this year, attacking the net and rocketing second serves.
'The belief in each other is what is going to get us the medal'
This was because his wife Anu was not able to join him in Seattle, due to the existing US law that said if a green card holder marries, his/her spouse's visa is rejected.
Aseem Chhabra introduces us to the best of Berlinale.
Novak Djokovic maintained his unbeaten record against Frenchman Gael Monfils with a 6-3, 6-2 win in the semi-finals of the Rogers Cup in Toronto on Saturday, while Japan's Kei Nishikori also reached the final after beating Swiss second seed Stan Wawrinka.
Travel companies and agencies are offering early bird discounts going up to 40 per cent. Priyadarshini Maji reports
Swiss second seed Stan Wawrinka advanced into the semi-finals at the Rogers Cup with a comprehensive 6-1, 6-3 victory over big-serving South African Kevin Anderson at the Aviva Centre in Toronto on Friday.
Stefanos Tsitsipas pulled off one of the biggest wins of his short but remarkable career by beating Rafael Nadal 6-4 2-6 6-3 on Spanish soil on Saturday to book his place in the Madrid Open final against world number one Novak Djokovic.
'I was ready to do anything and go to any extent.' 'Vishal Bhardwaj told us to gain 8 kilos, but we gained 10-12 kilos.' 'I had to blacken my teeth, bleach my hair, get freckles on my face...'
B-town's favourite designer's fashion label is celebrating 10 years.
Factbox on Serbia's Novak Djokovic who won his sixth Australian Open men's singles title on Sunday.
The lanky wild card kissed the Montreal court after completing a rousing 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(4) triumph as the 18-year-old became the youngest player to ever reach the quarter-finals of an ATP Masters 1000 event.
Kei Nishikori swept aside Rafael Nadal in the quarter-finals of the Rogers Cup.
She is the second Swiss player to win the tournament after Martina Hingis won the inaugural edition in 2001.
It is always wonderful to discover a gem of film at an international film festival. It is even more exciting when that film is from India.
India's Leander Paes and his German partner Alexander Zverev went down to the Spanish duo of Feliciano Lopez and Marc Lopez in a men's doubles first round match to bow out of the Cincinnati Open.
Photos from matches played at the US Open in Flushing Meadows on Sunday
Swiss teenager Belinda Bencic capped a brilliant run to the Rogers Cup title on Sunday.
India scored at the recently-concluded Telluride Film Festival, reports Aseem Chhabra.
Factbox on Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Great Britain's Andy Murray who will contest his sixth Australian Open men's singles final on Sunday.
Meet the cleanliness warrior from Nagaland who is cleaning up the holy ghats of Varanasi...
Earnest words from Leonardo DiCaprio, and the big winners of Oscar night.
'I may have been six, but children at that age are aware that there is something called death. I was petrified for Pa, but tried not to show it. I would pray every night, begging for his recovery, at the same time sneaking in a request for a new toy or a pencil set.'
Aseem Chhabra gives us the top films that enriched his year.
Here are Aseem Chhabra's picks -- 'films that mattered to me, entertained me and will stay with me through the year.'
Kanu Behl's Titli is one of the best films from India in recent years, says Aseem Chhabra from the Zurich film festival.
Aseem Chhabra's recommendations for the Mumbai film festival.
'In Carol, Cate Blanchett reminds us what a real movie star is and why we are enamored by her acting and looks.'
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