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Students, police in faceoff over Kolkata march on Tuesday

Students, police in faceoff over Kolkata march on Tuesday

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

The state police have called the scheduled rallies, support for which has been mainly garnered over social media platforms, as "illegal" and "unauthorised", and said they have taken necessary precautions to allay apprehensions about potential law and order situations during the march.

The 10 Best Robin Williams Movies

The 10 Best Robin Williams Movies

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

We celebrate Robin Williams, the guy who gave us such joy.

Actor Robin Williams found dead, suicide suspected

Actor Robin Williams found dead, suicide suspected

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

According to a press release issued by the Marin County Coroner's office, the sheriff's office suspects Robin Williams's death to be "suicide due to asphyxia". The 9-1-1 phone call came in just before noon yesterday.

PIX: France beat Belgium; Italy down Israel

PIX: France beat Belgium; Italy down Israel

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

France overcame a slow start to beat neighbours Belgium 2-0 for their first points of the Nations League campaign.

Serena-Alexis reveal their new born baby's name

Serena-Alexis reveal their new born baby's name

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

When she told the world in August 2022 she was preparing to close her playing career, Williams cited a desire to grow her family as one of the main reasons for walking away from tennis.

Webber an inspiration: Williams

Webber an inspiration: Williams

Rediff.com7 Jan 2005

All Serena Williams needs is love!

All Serena Williams needs is love!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

The Beatles 'all you need is love' holds true for the US Open champion and World No 1 Serena Williams. Williams admits that having love in her life has been a key to her rousing success.

Court reveals fixed matches in India-SA 2000 series

Court reveals fixed matches in India-SA 2000 series

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

2000 India-South Africa series: Court says some matches fixed, attempts made to fix others

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.

Button to join Williams

Button to join Williams

Rediff.com6 Aug 2004

Williams said the 24-year-old had signed for the team for the 2005 season and beyond.

Pressure? What pressure?, asks Serena Williams at Wimbledon

"Pressure? What pressure?," asks Serena Williams at Wimbledon

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Serena Williams gave little away on Sunday as she assessed her chances of retaining her Wimbledon title -- and dismissed suggestions that she is under any pressure. The 34-year-old American has not struck a ball competitively since losing to Spain's Garbine Muguruza in the French Open final on June 4 - a defeat that frustrated her hopes of matching Steffi Graf's professional era record of 22 grand slam titles. Considering she also fell at the final hurdle in Australia against Angelique Kerber and went out of the U.S. Open semi-finals last year when two wins away from a calendar grand slam, Williams would be forgiven for feeling a little edgy.

No 'Party Like A Russian' for Robbie Williams at World Cup opening

No 'Party Like A Russian' for Robbie Williams at World Cup opening

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Speaking to Reuters on Tuesday after a rehearsal for the show, Williams said he will be performing "a medley, a smorgasbord of my greatest hits" alongside Russian soprano Aida Garifullina.

Another record for the indefatigable Serena Williams...

Another record for the indefatigable Serena Williams...

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

The World No 1 becomes earliest qualifier for WTA Finals

Prince William takes a stand. Are you with him?

Prince William takes a stand. Are you with him?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

No one should be bullied for their sexuality, William said.

Frenchman Maignan emerges from Lloris's shadow

Frenchman Maignan emerges from Lloris's shadow

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

'He is strong, he feels strong, he is a leader for the defence; we will need him (to stay performing) at that level.'

PIX: Krejcikova, Paolini to clash in Wimbledon final

PIX: Krejcikova, Paolini to clash in Wimbledon final

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Seventh seed Jasmine Paolini became the first Italian woman to reach the Wimbledon final after defeating Croatian Donna Vekic 2-6, 6-4, 7-6(8) on Thursday in the longest women's semi-final at the All England Club.

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The dawn of a new era had begun under Sourav Ganguly's aggressive leadership. With Ganguly and Coach John Wright at the helm India had transitioned into a force to be reckoned with.

Serena Williams crushes Sharapova to clinch Australian Open

Serena Williams crushes Sharapova to clinch Australian Open

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Serena Williams outplayed Maria Sharapova to claim the 2015 Australian Open championship in straight sets on Saturday.

Factbox - Wimbledon champion Serena Williams

Factbox - Wimbledon champion Serena Williams

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Serena Williams is third on the list of female Grand Slam title winners. She is one of only five women, after Maureen Connolly, Margaret Court, Martina Navratilova and Steffi Graf, to hold all four Grand Slam titles at same time.

Williams, Davenport reach semis

Williams, Davenport reach semis

Rediff.com17 Jul 2004

Williams relishes underdog status

Williams relishes underdog status

Rediff.com14 Jul 2004

PIX: Sinner, Sabalenka champions in Cincinnati

PIX: Sinner, Sabalenka champions in Cincinnati

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

It was an emotional win for Aryna Sabalenka, who missed Wimbledon last month due to a shoulder injury.

Coulthard targets Toyota, Williams

Coulthard targets Toyota, Williams

Rediff.com4 Mar 2004

Novak Djokovic claims historic Olympic gold

Novak Djokovic claims historic Olympic gold

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic etched his name into Olympic history, capturing the gold medal in a thrilling victory over Carlos Alcaraz.

F1: Russell takes pole in British 1-2-3 at Silverstone

F1: Russell takes pole in British 1-2-3 at Silverstone

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

George Russell led Lewis Hamilton in a Mercedes front-row lockout in qualifying for the British Grand Prix on Saturday with McLaren's Lando Norris completing a rare one-two-three of home drivers.

Venus Williams says she is heartbroken by fatal Florida crash

Venus Williams says she is heartbroken by fatal Florida crash

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Tennis star Venus Williams said she was heartbroken by the death of a man in a two-car crash in Florida that a police report blamed on her driving, breaking her silence about the fatal accident three weeks after it occurred.

Serena Williams takes another step to ninth Miami title

Serena Williams takes another step to ninth Miami title

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

Serena Williams won her 750th career match to stay on track for her ninth Miami Open title when she beat Zarina Diyas of Kazakhstan 7-5 6-3 in the third round in Florida on Saturday. The world number one improved her career record to 750-125, seventh on the all-time list and just three match wins behind Lindsay Davenport's 753. Martina Navratilova sits atop the all-time list with 1,442 wins. The 34-year-old Williams will meet Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova in the fourth round. The 15th seed defeated France's Caroline Garcia 4-6 6-2 7-6(6). Unlike the last time they met, when Williams required 54 minutes and Diyas won just two games, the 22-year-old Kazak gave the American some trouble in the heat and humidity of Miami.

Tennis Roundup: Defending champ Konta, Williams exit Sydney International

Tennis Roundup: Defending champ Konta, Williams exit Sydney International

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli just wants to enjoy herself and play big matches when she returns to competitive tennis in March after more than four years in retirement.

US Open: Medvedev restores order, Sinner whips O'Connell to make Round 4

US Open: Medvedev restores order, Sinner whips O'Connell to make Round 4

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

World number one Jannik Sinner's bid for a second Grand Slam title continued to gain momentum as he thumped Christopher O'Connell 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 on Saturday to reach the US Open fourth round.

PIX: Ronaldo Rocks; Spain Thump Switzerland

PIX: Ronaldo Rocks; Spain Thump Switzerland

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo struck a late winner as Portugal came from a goal down to beat Scotland 2-1.

Williams to face Azarenka for Cincinnati crown

Williams to face Azarenka for Cincinnati crown

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

World No 1 Serena Williams fought her way to a 7-5, 7-5 win over defending champion Li Na to reach the final of the Western and Southern Open on Saturday and close in on one of the few titles to elude her.

Schumacher wary of Williams

Schumacher wary of Williams

Rediff.com4 Apr 2003

The world champion had initially identified McLaren as Ferrari's main Formula One rivals this season.

Tennis round-up: Serena Williams seeded 25th for Wimbledon

Tennis round-up: Serena Williams seeded 25th for Wimbledon

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Williams, a record 23-times Grand Slam champion, will be returning to the All England Club for the first time since giving birth to her daughter last September.

William Shatner to miss Leonard Nimoy's funeral

William Shatner to miss Leonard Nimoy's funeral

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Shatner is scheduled to attend a Red Cross Ball in Florida while the funeral will be held in Californis.

PHOTOS: William, Kate in India for royal tour

PHOTOS: William, Kate in India for royal tour

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince William and Kate Middleton arrived in Mumbai on Sunday as part of their seven-day tour of India and Bhutan, aimed at building up strong bonds with the two countries.

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.

Kenya mourns running sensation

Kenya mourns running sensation

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Kenya marathon hero Kiptum honoured at funeral as unique talent and family man

Henin ruins Williams party

Henin ruins Williams party

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

The Belgian extinguished hopes of an all-Williams final by storming into the last four with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 victory over Serena.

PIX: Lewandowski 'tricks; Frankfurt defies Bayern

PIX: Lewandowski 'tricks; Frankfurt defies Bayern

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Roundup of the matches being held across major football leagues in Europe on Sunday

Serena Williams aiming for gold in Rio Olympics

Serena Williams aiming for gold in Rio Olympics

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Having played just one tournament since mid-September due to various injuries and a recent bout of flu, Serena Williams is now itching to get back into competition with the Rio Olympics among her top priorities for the year.