News for 'Venus'

'Sikandar Sealed Salman's Fate'

'Sikandar Sealed Salman's Fate'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

'Salman's bad phase is going on for the last five-six years.'

Sister Act: Serena beats Venus to reach quarters

Sister Act: Serena beats Venus to reach quarters

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Serena Williams survived another scare to beat older sister Venus 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday in the latest instalment of their reluctant on-court sibling rivalry to reach the quarter-finals of the inaugural Top Seed Open in Lexington, Kentucky.

Astronomers see possible hints of life in Venus's clouds

Astronomers see possible hints of life in Venus's clouds

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The detection of phosphine molecules, which consist of hydrogen and phosphorus, could point to this extra-terrestrial 'aerial' life, according to the research published in the journal in Nature Astronomy.

Hingis hails 'amazing' Venus

Hingis hails 'amazing' Venus

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Former world number one Martina Hingis said on Friday it was "amazing" that her old rival Venus Williams has reached the Wimbledon final at the age of 37.

Venus could get swallowed!

Venus could get swallowed!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Researchers recently discovered that a common space weather phenomenon on the outskirts of Earth's magnetic bubble, the magnetosphere, has much larger repercussions for Venus.

V Narayanan takes charge as ISRO chairman

V Narayanan takes charge as ISRO chairman

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Narayanan has a long and distinguished career at ISRO, having played a key role in several important missions, including Chandrayaan-2 and 3, and the Gaganyaan programme.

Teen Gauff set for 'dream' debut against idol Venus

Teen Gauff set for 'dream' debut against idol Venus

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

15-year-old Cori Gauff, the youngest at this year's Wimbledon will play her opening round match against the oldest player at the Championships - Venus Williams. The duel is billed as 'clash of the generations'.

Venus pulls out of Brisbane International

Venus pulls out of Brisbane International

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

Venus Williams has pulled out of the upcoming Brisbane International after suffering a 'setback' in training

Venus whips Zvonareva

Venus whips Zvonareva

Rediff.com30 Jun 2003

Kim Clijsters swept past doubles partner Ai Sugiyama of Japan 6-3, 6-2.

PIX: Venus crushes Rus; Ostapenko advances

PIX: Venus crushes Rus; Ostapenko advances

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Former world number one Venus Williams produced a vintage display to outclass Netherlands' Arantxa Rus in straight sets and storm into the second round of the Yarra Valley Classic.

Muguruza eclipses Venus to take first Wimbledon crown

Muguruza eclipses Venus to take first Wimbledon crown

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

In the first women's final played under the Centre Court roof, a high-quality first set gradually built towards a captivating conclusion after both players began with two comfortable service holds.

US Open PICS: Serena crushes Venus in sisters' showdown

US Open PICS: Serena crushes Venus in sisters' showdown

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Serena Williams crushed older sister Venus 6-1, 6-2 in a shockingly subdued third round clash at the US Open on Friday to stay on track for a record equalling 24th Grand Slam title.

Bopanna-Ebden, Bhambri-Olivetti in US Open third round

Bopanna-Ebden, Bhambri-Olivetti in US Open third round

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

India had mixed fortunes in the men's doubles at the US Open on Friday.

Mission Venus: ISRO invites proposals for space experiments

Mission Venus: ISRO invites proposals for space experiments

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

The Announcement of Opportunity (AO) is for space experiments by institutions in the country, and the last date for receiving the proposals is May 19, 2017, the Bengaluru-headquartered ISRO said.

An Indian mission to Venus?

An Indian mission to Venus?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

India, with its demonstrated capabilities of undertaking low cost high value inter-planetary travel, offers great opportunities for NASA to work with.

Venus makes early exit, dominant Serena advances

Venus makes early exit, dominant Serena advances

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

Venus Williams' return to Indian Wells lasted just one match but sister Serena looked poised for a long run after a dominant win at the BNP Paribas Open on Friday. Venus returned to the event for the first time since 2001, having boycotted it after being booed and heckled by fans during her previous trip, but made a quick exit after a 6-4 6-3 defeat to Japanese qualifier Kurumi Nara in the second round. The 15-year-old incident had occurred when Venus withdrew from a semi-final match with Serena, drawing ire from the crowd aimed at the Williams family. This time, though, Venus was greeted warmly by the crowd before her match and throughout it, a consolation for her poor performance. "It was enough of a fairytale to come here and play," Venus told reporters. "A win would have been nice, but that means I have to come back, play next year."

Konta humbled to be facing stellar Venus

Konta humbled to be facing stellar Venus

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

'I think what Venus and her sister have given our sport is absolutely tremendous. The way they've elevated women's tennis is truly inspiring'

Wimbledon: Venus, Murray get wild cards; prize money reduced

Wimbledon: Venus, Murray get wild cards; prize money reduced

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Former champions Venus Williams and Andy Murray were named in Wimbledon's initial list of wildcards

Resurgent Venus refuses to retire

Resurgent Venus refuses to retire

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Venus Williams sees no end in sight on the tennis court, even envisioning another Olympics alongside her sister Serena.

Venus ends Sharapova's reign

Venus ends Sharapova's reign

Rediff.com1 Jul 2005

Defending champion Thiem to miss US Open; wildcard for Venus

Defending champion Thiem to miss US Open; wildcard for Venus

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Halep withdraws from Western & Southern Open with injury.

Pharma cos okay with QR codes to combat counterfeit drugs

Pharma cos okay with QR codes to combat counterfeit drugs

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

As the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) is set to crack down on companies to ensure compliance with printing QR codes on top-selling brands to curb counterfeiting, top pharma companies say they welcome the regulator's mandate and that they are on track. They also view it as a positive step to ensure patient safety. Sheetal Arora, CEO of Mankind Pharmaceuticals, which has already adopted QR codes in 20 of their products, stated: "We strongly advocate for mandatory implementation of barcodes and QR codes on medicines as this initiative will not only protect patients but also strengthen the integrity of our healthcare system by reducing circulation of counterfeit drugs."

Venus not going anywhere despite US Open defeat

Venus not going anywhere despite US Open defeat

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Venus Williams rejected the suggestion she might be content to serve as an inspiration to younger players after her 6-1, 0-6, 7-5 defeat to fellow American Sloane Stephens in the semi-finals.

Dubai Tennis: Bhambri in doubles semis; Bopanna out

Dubai Tennis: Bhambri in doubles semis; Bopanna out

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Yuki Bhambri made his first doubles semi-finals of the ATP 500 tour.

Venus back in business

Venus back in business

Rediff.com14 Jan 2004

The former world No. 1, after half a year out of the limelight, put in a punishing practice session on an outside court at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.

Commentator fired for Venus 'guerilla' remark suing ESPN

Commentator fired for Venus 'guerilla' remark suing ESPN

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Adler, who has since apologised for how he spoke about Williams, has maintained that he was describing the African-American 13th seed's aggressive style of charging as the "guerilla effect" and not comparing her to a "gorilla."

PHOTOS: Serena sees off Witthoeft to set up Venus clash

PHOTOS: Serena sees off Witthoeft to set up Venus clash

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Serena Williams overpowered German Carina Witthoeft 6-2, 6-2 to set up a third-round clash with big sister Venus at the US Open on Wednesday.

Injured Venus 'feeling better'

Injured Venus 'feeling better'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2003

The 2000 and 2001 champion will be gunning for revenge when play starts on Centre Court at 1400 GMT.\n\n

Wimbledon: School girl eclipses Venus to steal Day 1 limelight

Wimbledon: School girl eclipses Venus to steal Day 1 limelight

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

American 15-year-old Cori Gauff stole the show on the opening day of Wimbledon with a debut victory over five-time champion and her inspiration Venus Williams.

Venus scrapes past Peng

Venus scrapes past Peng

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

Second seed Venus Williams avoided a second defeat within 24 hours at the hands of Shuai Peng as she scraped past the Chinese in the second round of the WTA Bangalore Open on Thursday evening.

Ageless Venus vanquishes Vandeweghe to reach Australian Open final

Ageless Venus vanquishes Vandeweghe to reach Australian Open final

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Venus Williams drew on the experience of 73 grand slam campaigns to come from a set down for a 6-7(3) 6-2 6-3 victory over fellow American Coco Vandeweghe on Thursday to set up a possible Australian Open final against her sister Serena.

Venus eclipsed by jubilant Pennetta

Venus eclipsed by jubilant Pennetta

Rediff.com31 May 2008

Venus Williams bowed out of the French Open just nine hours after sister Serena when she was beaten 7-5, 6-3 by Italian 26th seed Flavia Pennetta in the third round on Friday.

Venus and Serena: This sibling rivalry is motivating...

Venus and Serena: This sibling rivalry is motivating...

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Venus Williams's encouraging form at the Australian Open has given younger sister Serena cause to look over her shoulder after the siblings eased into the third round with straight-sets wins at Melbourne Park on Thursday.

Venus's intuition saved Serena's life

Venus's intuition saved Serena's life

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

Venus Williams has always taken her role as big sister to Serena very seriously but never before had she thought a bit of family intuition would end up saving the life of the 13-times Grand Slam champion.

Airships, floating city: NASA's plan for manned Venus mission

Airships, floating city: NASA's plan for manned Venus mission

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration plans to send solar-powered airships to explore Venus' atmosphere and to eventually establish a permanent human colony in a floating cloud city above the Earth's nearest planetary neighbour.

Venus Williams accuses Wimbledon of sex discrimination

Venus Williams accuses Wimbledon of sex discrimination

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Venus Williams accused Wimbledon officials of discriminating against its women champions and wants "equality" when it comes to scheduling matches on its two biggest showcourts.

Venus Williams wins Wuhan Open title

Venus Williams wins Wuhan Open title

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

Venus Williams captured her 47th WTA career title on Saturday, and her biggest in five years, when she won the Wuhan Open in China, beating Wimbledon runner-up Garbine Muguruza.

Veteran Venus still grabbing her opportunities

Veteran Venus still grabbing her opportunities

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

The 37-year-old has enjoyed a renaissance season that has seen her reach the Australian Open and Wimbledon finals and sit just one victory away, against American compatriot Sloane Stephens, from playing for the US Open title for the first time since 2002.

Serena crushes Venus in Charleston semis

Serena crushes Venus in Charleston semis

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

World No 1 Serena Williams breezed past older sister Venus 6-1, 6-2 in their first meeting since 2009 in the semi-finals of the Family Circle Cup in Charleston, South Carolina on Saturday.

Venus rises to challenge

Venus rises to challenge

Rediff.com3 Nov 2004

Venus Williams swept past fellow American Lisa Raymond 6-2, 6-1 in Philadelphia on Tuesday.