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Quiz: How well you know Sunita Williams?

Quiz: How well you know Sunita Williams?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Are you a news junkie? Syed Firdaus Ashraf puts your knowledge to the test...

Grammys 2026: Dalai Lama, Lady Gaga Win

Grammys 2026: Dalai Lama, Lady Gaga Win

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The 68th Grammy Awards began at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

'Emotion Is Very Scarce Right Now'

'Emotion Is Very Scarce Right Now'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

'We have come to the point in civilisation where emotion seems to be something you hide or you have to be discreet about, or to be ashamed of.'

Sunita Williams likely to leave Space Station on March 19

Sunita Williams likely to leave Space Station on March 19

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Indian-origin Astronaut Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are scheduled to leave the International Space station by March 19 at the earliest, said NASA.

'Woman with the wild hair': Trump on Sunita Williams

'Woman with the wild hair': Trump on Sunita Williams

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

United States President Donald Trump had some words of appreciation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)'s Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams' hair as he told a pair of stranded astronauts aboard the International Space Station that 'we're coming up to get you'.

Besotted Serena loves Blake's new look

Besotted Serena loves Blake's new look

Rediff.com18 Jan 2003

The 23-year-old studied at Harvard before turning professional on the tennis tour and Serena thinks he has got it all.

Sunita Williams to remain in space till...: NASA

Sunita Williams to remain in space till...: NASA

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has said it's 'too risky' to bring the two astronauts, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, back to earth currently, because of which Boeing's Starliner capsule will return without the two astronauts.

Blake, Williams give US Hopman Cup

Blake, Williams give US Hopman Cup

Rediff.com4 Jan 2003

Indian men's, mixed 4x400m teams miss direct spot at Worlds

Indian men's, mixed 4x400m teams miss direct spot at Worlds

Rediff.com10 May 2025

The Indians will have another chance on Sunday to make the cut for the Tokyo World Championships.

Warning! Trump 2.0 Will Be Very Different

Warning! Trump 2.0 Will Be Very Different

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'Trump has no more elections to fight and his soaring ambition, which is no secret, will be to carve out a presidential legacy that outshines by far all his mediocre predecessors.' 'Trump's turnaround on the H-1B visa debate shows that he can take tough decisions and there are no holy cows in his domain,' asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Know What Sadfishing Is?

Know What Sadfishing Is?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

It is 'when someone uses their emotional problems to hook an audience on the Internet.'
It essentially amounts to 'performing sadness online for sympathy and/or attention,' explains Sandeep Goyal.

French gold medallists Perec and Riner light Olympic cauldron

French gold medallists Perec and Riner light Olympic cauldron

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

They were each handed a torch in the Jardin des Tuileries after several top sporting names, including French soccer great Zinedine Zidane, Spain's 14-times French Open tennis champion Rafael Nadal, American 23-times Grand Slam winner Serena Williams and Romanian gymnastics great Nadia Comaneci.

With best wishes from Bolt, Blake qualifies fastest for 100 final

With best wishes from Bolt, Blake qualifies fastest for 100 final

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Jamaica's former world champion Yohan Blake sailed into the final of the 100 metres at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday, living up to his top billing on the opening day of the athletics at the Gold Coast.

Blake completes Jamaican sprint double in Bolt's absence

Blake completes Jamaican sprint double in Bolt's absence

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Olympic double silver medallist Yohan Blake completed the sprint double at the Jamaican Championships when he easily won the men's 200 metres on Sunday.

Blake Lively tops Forbes' Under 30 power list

Blake Lively tops Forbes' Under 30 power list

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Check out this power list!

Ashes party parades in London

Ashes party parades in London

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

New York police chief apologises to arrested ex-tennis star Blake

New York police chief apologises to arrested ex-tennis star Blake

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

New York City Police Commissioner William Bratton apologised on Thursday to former US tennis star James Blake, who was arrested after being wrongly identified as a suspect in a fraud ring and said he is concerned over how much force is used.

Blake, Serena, Hewitt lift Open spirits

Blake, Serena, Hewitt lift Open spirits

Rediff.com18 Jan 2003

All three advanced to the last 16 of the Australian Open with some style.

PIX: Biles wins 5th Olympics gymnastics gold as Team US reign

PIX: Biles wins 5th Olympics gymnastics gold as Team US reign

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Simone Biles clinched her fifth Olympic gold medal as she made a triumphant return to the women's gymnastics team final at the Paris Games on Tuesday, reinforcing her status as one of the greatest athletes just three years after withdrawing from the same event at the Tokyo Games.

Zakir Wins 3 Grammys; Shankar Wins Too

Zakir Wins 3 Grammys; Shankar Wins Too

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'India, we are proud of you.'

Mommy-to-be Genelia D'souza, Mira Kapoor, Blake Lively's fashionable pictures

Mommy-to-be Genelia D'souza, Mira Kapoor, Blake Lively's fashionable pictures

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Take some styling tips from the mommies-to-be...

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Did Jeff Bezos decide against endorsing Harris because it would hurt his business interests? Only God and Bezos know, and neither of them are talking, notes Prem Panicker.

These Awesome Ladies Inspire Me Daily

These Awesome Ladies Inspire Me Daily

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Through their triumphs and struggles, these athletes have not only rewritten the narrative of women in sports but have also ignited a flame of empowerment and inspiration, asserts Laxmi Negi.

Djokovic triumphs in US return; Swiatek shines

Djokovic triumphs in US return; Swiatek shines

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Novak Djokovic enjoyed a stress-free return to US competition following a two year absence

US Open PIX: Djokovic whips Fritz; Shelton blasts way past Tiafoe

US Open PIX: Djokovic whips Fritz; Shelton blasts way past Tiafoe

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 9 of the US Open, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York.

Venus to make Hopman Cup debut with Isner

Venus to make Hopman Cup debut with Isner

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

Venus Williams will make her Hopman Cup debut in Perth later this year, partnering John Isner to represent the United States in the mixed international tournament, organisers said on Wednesday.

With no fans at US Open, Serena cheers herself

With no fans at US Open, Serena cheers herself

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Serena Williams did not need the help of a fan-filled Arthur Ashe Stadium to provide a lift during her 7-5, 6-4 win over the 96th ranked Kristie Ahn.

The Voice contest: Win COOL goodies!

The Voice contest: Win COOL goodies!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Join in the fun!

Osaka reaches semis then withdraws to protest racial injustice

Osaka reaches semis then withdraws to protest racial injustice

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Naomi Osaka pulled out of the semi-finals of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament on Wednesday in New York City, in protest at racial injustice. Her decision follows protests over the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in the city of Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday.

Bolt pulls out of 100 metres Olympic trial final, doubtful for Rio Games

Bolt pulls out of 100 metres Olympic trial final, doubtful for Rio Games

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

World record holder Usain Bolt withdrew from Jamaica's Olympic trials minutes before the men's 100 metres final on Friday.

Roger Federer and the art of making 35 look cool

Roger Federer and the art of making 35 look cool

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

We bring you five achievers who are proof that 35 is the new 25.

US Open champ Osaka confirms status as new star

US Open champ Osaka confirms status as new star

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Naomi Osaka ended Victoria Azarenka's dream run to claim her second US Open title in three years with a 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 comeback win on Saturday which cemented her status as the sport's leading light both on and off the court.

Becker applauds athletes for protesting racial injustice

Becker applauds athletes for protesting racial injustice

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'We love our sport but it puts everything into perspective'

Serena's meltdown: Who said what

Serena's meltdown: Who said what

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Twitter lit up with reactions after Naomi Osaka defeated the American in a stormy final on Saturday:

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'Anglo-Indians have played a significant role at the forefront, meeting every challenge to the security of the motherland.' A fascinating excerpt from Barry O'Brien's The Anglo-Indians: A Portrait of a Community.

Serena pulls out of Hopman Cup

Serena pulls out of Hopman Cup

Rediff.com22 Dec 2003

The former world No.1 told organisers of the Perth event that she wants to concentrate on defending her title at the Australian Open.

Jamaica sprinters fail to fire as England rule Gold Coast relays

Jamaica sprinters fail to fire as England rule Gold Coast relays

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Yohan Blake had to settle for a second bronze and Elaine Thompson a single silver as Jamaica's vaunted sprinters failed to fire in the relays on the final day of athletics at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday.

Mauresmo out as Federer and Nadal coast

Mauresmo out as Federer and Nadal coast

Rediff.com29 May 2008

Reputations counted for little at the French Open on Thursday when Amelie Mauresmo, James Blake and David Nalbandian were toppled by opponents ranked outside the world's top 75.

Semenya glides to 1,500m Commonwealth gold

Semenya glides to 1,500m Commonwealth gold

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

South African flag-bearer Caster Semenya powered to the 1,500 metres title at the Commonwealth Games on Tuesday, keeping her bid for a golden double at the Gold Coast intact.

Serena felled, Sharapova survives

Serena felled, Sharapova survives

Rediff.com30 May 2008

The only former champion in the women's draw, Serena Williams, was ousted in the second round of the French Open.