News for 'Toronto'

Federer shakes off rust to advance in Toronto

Federer shakes off rust to advance in Toronto

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Roger Federer launched his North American hardcourt campaign with a workmanlike 7-6, 6-3 win over Argentine Juan Ignacio Chela to move confidently into the third round of the Toronto Masters on Tuesday.

Indian gas station attendant killed by SUV in Toronto

Indian gas station attendant killed by SUV in Toronto

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Jayesh Prajapati, a Shell gas station attendant in Toronto, died after being struck by a vehicle on September 15.

Henin, Jankovic set up dream Toronto final

Henin, Jankovic set up dream Toronto final

Rediff.com19 Aug 2007

A Henin and Jankovic final may lack the pizzazz of a Maria Sharapova-Serena Williams showdown but their records this season are second to none, with the battling Belgian claiming five titles and the Serbian four.

Imran Khan taken off US-bound plane in Toronto

Imran Khan taken off US-bound plane in Toronto

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan was taken off a New York-bound plane in Toronto and claimed that he was questioned by American officials about his stance on United States drone strikes in Pakistan.

Andy Murray beats Federer to clinch Toronto title

Andy Murray beats Federer to clinch Toronto title

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Andy Murray humbled Roger Federer 7-5, 7-5 to defend his Toronto Masters title on Sunday, confirming the Briton as one of the favourites for the US Open.

Nadal and Djokovic pass tough tests in Toronto

Nadal and Djokovic pass tough tests in Toronto

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

World number one Rafael Nadal was made to work and number two Novak Djokovic had to sweat as they launched their North American hardcourt campaigns with battling second round wins at the Toronto Masters on Wednesday.

Roddick pulls out of Toronto Masters with illness

Roddick pulls out of Toronto Masters with illness

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Eighth seed American Andy Roddick has pulled out of the Toronto Masters because of illness, the ATP Tour said on Tuesday.

Sanam, Vijayant in Toronto ITF Futures semis

Sanam, Vijayant in Toronto ITF Futures semis

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Sanam Singh and Vijayant Mailk raised hopes of an all-Indian final at the US $15,000 ITF men's singles Futures tournament in Toronto, Canada, after winning their respective quarter-finals. Second seed Sanam beat Canadia's Braydenx Schnur 7-5, 6-1 while fourth seed Vijayant got the better of eighth seed Fritz Wolmarans of South Africa 7-6(3), 6-2.

Safina survives scare to advance in Toronto

Safina survives scare to advance in Toronto

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

Ninth seed Dinara Safina survived a first-round scare at the $1.3 million Toronto Cup on Monday before rallying to tame Frenchwoman Camille Pin 7-6, 3-6, 7-5.

On tri-nation visit, Modi to address community in Vancouver, Toronto, Paris

On tri-nation visit, Modi to address community in Vancouver, Toronto, Paris

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Remnants of the Khalistan movement in Vancouver may stage a protest against Prime Minister Modi

Air India to fly Amritsar-London-Toronto daily

Air India to fly Amritsar-London-Toronto daily

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

The airline will be running the fight on a daily basis from the Rajasansi International Airport. The flight currently runs thrice a week. The proposed move is expected to provide a relief to perishable exporters and farmers of Punjab who were affected after Jet Airways and Singapore Airlines withdrew their services last year stating it was not feasible for them to continue anymore.

Off colour Alcaraz survives scare, Rublev stunned in Cincinnati

Off colour Alcaraz survives scare, Rublev stunned in Cincinnati

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Earlier, title holder Borna Coric beat American Sebastian Korda 7-6 (5), 6-4, while another home hope Taylor Fritz survived a first-set thriller to beat Czech Jiri Lehecka 7-6 (14), 6-2.

On 'SlutWalk' trail: From Toronto to New Delhi

On 'SlutWalk' trail: From Toronto to New Delhi

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

In booty shorts and carrying placard reading "It's a dress, not a yes" and "Our body, our choices" thousands of women will launch 'SlutWalk', a parade to protest against sexual harassment in India's 'rape capital' -- New Delhi.

PIX: Reese Witherspoon, Bill Murray, Richard Gere at Toronto film fest

PIX: Reese Witherspoon, Bill Murray, Richard Gere at Toronto film fest

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Hollywood takes Toronto by storm!

PIX: Robert Downey Jr, Robert Duvall at Toronto Film Fest

PIX: Robert Downey Jr, Robert Duvall at Toronto Film Fest

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Hollywood stars descend on the TIFF red carpet.

Rusty Li plays like 'junior' in Toronto Cup loss

Rusty Li plays like 'junior' in Toronto Cup loss

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

French Open champion Li Na played like a 'junior' while Vera Zvonareva, Maria Sharapova and Petra Kvitova were all also sent packing after rusty performances in the third round at the Toronto Cup on Thursday.

Bachchans get a taste of India in Toronto!

Bachchans get a taste of India in Toronto!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2008

The family along with their entourage, who are currently globetrotting around the world as part of their Unforgettable tour, got a taste of India when they halted at the Nawab Authentic Indian Cuisine restaurant in Toronto recently.

Toronto Netralaya Lions Club raises $400,000 for the blind

Toronto Netralaya Lions Club raises $400,000 for the blind

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Over 550 guests attended the Toronto Netralaya Lions Club and Doctors Lions Club fundraising dinner September 14 in Mississauga, Ontario.

Paes, Bhupathi to meet in Toronto Masters' doubles

Paes, Bhupathi to meet in Toronto Masters' doubles

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

Leander Paes and Lukas Dlouhy set up a quarter-final clash with Mahesh Bhupathi and Mark Knowles after a straight-set win over Roger Federer and Stainslas Wawrinka in the second round of ATP Rogers Masters in Toronto on Thursday night. The seventh seeded Indo-Czech pair needed less than an hour to beat their unseeded Swiss opponents 6-4, 6-4.

First look: Azim Premji at a temple in Toronto

First look: Azim Premji at a temple in Toronto

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

Premji plans to transfer $1.95-billion worth of shares to a trust that will fund social initiatives.

Going through extremely challenging times with India, but...: Trudeau

Going through extremely challenging times with India, but...: Trudeau

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday said Canada was going through an "extremely challenging time" with India but asserted that Ottawa will continue to have "constructive relations" with New Delhi, amid the diplomatic row between the two countries over the killing of a Khalistani separatist.

Sikh man, 11-year-old son shot dead in Canada

Sikh man, 11-year-old son shot dead in Canada

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

An Indian-origin Sikh man, described as a 'higher-level figure' in the organised crime scene in Canada, and his 11-year-old son were shot and killed in what police have called a 'sick and twisted' escalation of gang violence in the city of Edmonton.

India's Canada travel advisory warns of 'politically-condoned' hate crimes

India's Canada travel advisory warns of 'politically-condoned' hate crimes

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

India on Wednesday advised all its nationals living in Canada and those contemplating travelling there to exercise "utmost caution" in view of growing anti-India activities and "politically-condoned" hate crimes as well as "criminal violence" in that country.

Jack Sinner cruises to first Masters 1000 title

Jack Sinner cruises to first Masters 1000 title

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Italian seventh seed Jannik Sinner secured his first Masters 1000 title with a dominant 6-4 6-1 win over Australian Alex de Minaur in the Canadian Open final on Sunday.

Diwali in Toronto: 50,000 people, 30 hours, nonstop

Diwali in Toronto: 50,000 people, 30 hours, nonstop

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

Hotelier Harpreet Sethi, the main organizer gives us the lowdown.

Films to watch out for at the Toronto film fest

Films to watch out for at the Toronto film fest

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

The festival starts today, and has a mouth-watering line-up.

Want to work as a scientist in Toronto?

Want to work as a scientist in Toronto?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2004

Patheon Inc, the pharmaceutical service provider, is looking for Senior Scientists and Formulation Development Managers.

Red Carpet for Raashee and Dil Bole... in Toronto

Red Carpet for Raashee and Dil Bole... in Toronto

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

The film joins a handpicked few which will get gala treatment at this year's Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

<EM>Water</EM> to open Toronto film fest

Water to open Toronto film fest

Rediff.com2 Sep 2005

Canadian National Exhibition Is Back!

Canadian National Exhibition Is Back!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

The Canadian National Exhibition opened on August 19 in Toronto after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rani Mukherji steals the show at Toronto film fest

Rani Mukherji steals the show at Toronto film fest

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

The actress looked ravishing in a gown as she promotes her movie, Dil Bole Hadippa at the event.

9-yr-old Indian wins Toronto movie award

9-yr-old Indian wins Toronto movie award

Rediff.com10 May 2006

Anshul, who has just passed standard IV, based his documentary on the true-life stories of street children.\n\n

Mausam's no-show at Toronto film fest spells great loss

Mausam's no-show at Toronto film fest spells great loss

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Mausam is the only major film that did not turn up at TIFF in recent years. Ten years ago, the print of Shah Rukh Khan's Asoka was misplaced at New York's JFK airport amidst the 9/11 chaos.

You Must Watch This Heart-Breaking Film

You Must Watch This Heart-Breaking Film

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

'Yellow Bus is a heart-breaking story based on a real incident and will strike a chord with mothers across the world.'

The famous song Modi cited in Toronto

The famous song Modi cited in Toronto

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Sung and written by Kavi Pradeep, Dekh Tere Sansar Ki Haalat is a wistful commentary on the human condition and how it has only deteriorated over time.

Pallikal, Chinappa set up all-Indian semis in Toronto

Pallikal, Chinappa set up all-Indian semis in Toronto

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Indian squash hierarchy will be put to the test in the semi-finals of the Granite Open when the country's top two players Dipika Pallikal and Joshana Chinappa.