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Robin Williams is forever!

Robin Williams is forever!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Sukanya Verma pays tribute to Robin Williams, who passed into the ages on August 11.

India's worst home total: A day to forget for the hosts

India's worst home total: A day to forget for the hosts

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Woeful India dismissed for 46 as New Zealand pacers run riot

Europa League PIX: Fenerbache's Mourinho sees red as Man Utd draw

Europa League PIX: Fenerbache's Mourinho sees red as Man Utd draw

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

IMAGES from the Europa League matches played on Thursday

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.

Swiatek, Zheng, Rybakina among top US Open contenders

Swiatek, Zheng, Rybakina among top US Open contenders

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Iga Swiatek has been not been at her world-beating best in the months leading up to the U.S. Open but the Pole has both the talent and mentality to lift her game for the final Grand Slam of the year, tennis great Chris Evert said.

Donald Trump: From convicted felon to 2nd term Prez

Donald Trump: From convicted felon to 2nd term Prez

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

From the time he left office after his loss in the 2020 presidential election to his nomination as the Republican candidate in the 2024 race, Trump continued to dominate the American news cycle and the country's psyche.

ISL: Bengaluru down East Bengal; Chennaiyin win

ISL: Bengaluru down East Bengal; Chennaiyin win

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Bengaluru FC's academy graduate Vinith Venkatesh scored the winner as the Blues picked up their first points of the ISL season with a 1-0 win over East Bengal.

It's a baby girl for Serena Williams!

It's a baby girl for Serena Williams!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

Serena Williams has given birth to a baby girl, the first child for the former world number one tennis player, her coach Patrick Mouratoglou said on Twitter on Friday.

Deeply upsetting: Prince William, Kate on floods in Kaziranga

Deeply upsetting: Prince William, Kate on floods in Kaziranga

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

"We know from our visit how dedicated all the staff in Kaziranga are in caring for the park's wildlife, and can only begin to imagine what a difficult time this must be," he said.

PIX: Naomi Osaka thrills with frills at US Open

PIX: Naomi Osaka thrills with frills at US Open

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Naomi Osaka dons tutu 'super suit' in triumphant US Open return.

India set to go all-in with three pacers for 1st Test

India set to go all-in with three pacers for 1st Test

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

The sight of a pitch with a fair smattering of grass and premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah putting in hard yards at nets might be the early signs of India sticking to the three pacers theory for the first Test against New Zealand

2nd Test: Williams ton boosts Zimbabwe against Sri Lanka

2nd Test: Williams ton boosts Zimbabwe against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Sean Williams scored a sparkling century as Zimbabwe profited from a docile wicket to reach 352 for six

F1 PIX: Verstappen pulls off stunning win in Brazilian GP

F1 PIX: Verstappen pulls off stunning win in Brazilian GP

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Red Bull's Max Verstappen dealt Lando Norris a shattering blow in their Formula One title battle by winning a wet and chaotic Sao Paulo Grand Prix from 17th on the grid.

France confident strikers will find goal in knockouts

France confident strikers will find goal in knockouts

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Defensively, however, France conceded only a single goal -- a penalty to Poland that Robert Lewandowski converted at the second attempt.

Leclerc wins US GP; Norris's podium dream shattered

Leclerc wins US GP; Norris's podium dream shattered

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Charles Leclerc won the US Grand Prix in a Ferrari one-two with Carlos Sainz on Sunday as Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen dealt Lando Norris a significant setback in their title battle.

When Kohli gave Williams a taste of his own medicine

When Kohli gave Williams a taste of his own medicine

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

India captain Virat Kohli said that cricket is all about playing hard, but at the same time it is important to have respect for your opponents.

Euro semis: Spain and France rekindle rivalry

Euro semis: Spain and France rekindle rivalry

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Spain v France, a knockout clash which usually leads to Euro triumph

F1: Leclerc delivers home win for Ferrari at Monza

F1: Leclerc delivers home win for Ferrari at Monza

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Leclerc was 11 seconds clear with seven laps to go and 8.3 ahead with five remaining as the massed ranks of 'tifosi' willed him on.

Debutant Kerber upsets record chaser Williams

Debutant Kerber upsets record chaser Williams

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Angelique Kerber won her first Grand Slam by beating World No 1 Serena Williams 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 in Melbourne, on Saturday.

PIX: Man City shocked by Villa, Arsenal thrash Palace

PIX: Man City shocked by Villa, Arsenal thrash Palace

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Serena Williams pulls out of Australian Open

Serena Williams pulls out of Australian Open

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Serena Williams reluctantly pulled out of this year's Australian Open on Friday, the American saying that while she was close to regaining full fitness after giving birth to her first child in September, she was not fully ready to defend her title.

Report Card: Kohli 1/10, Rohit 1/10, Ashwin 1/10

Report Card: Kohli 1/10, Rohit 1/10, Ashwin 1/10

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

For India, the biggest disappointment was the poor showing of their senior most players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin.

At 43, Venus unveils the painful road back to tennis

At 43, Venus unveils the painful road back to tennis

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Venus Williams targets return for Indian Wells and Miami

Those 3 hours won't define us: Rohit defends team

Those 3 hours won't define us: Rohit defends team

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Skipper Rohit Sharma asserted that the 'three hours' on Day 2, when they collapsed for a lowly 46 in the first Test against New Zealand.

PICS: Black Caps conquer India with big win in Pune

PICS: Black Caps conquer India with big win in Pune

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

It was a stunning defeat for India, who were dismantled by eight wickets in seamer-friendly conditions in the opening match at Bengaluru, as they suffered their first series loss on home soil since falling to England in 2012.

India play for pride as trial by spin awaits in Mumbai

India play for pride as trial by spin awaits in Mumbai

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

A turner in Pune exposed the soft underbelly of Indian batters' technique against slow bowling but as per the current team's philosophy, it has decided to take the bull by its horns by asking for a turner where the ball might turn at right angles from first hour.

Europa PIX: Maguire to United's rescue; Ajax held after fan trouble

Europa PIX: Maguire to United's rescue; Ajax held after fan trouble

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

IMAGES from the Europa League matches played on Thursday

PHOTOS: NZ's historic win looms as India stumble again

PHOTOS: NZ's historic win looms as India stumble again

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between India and New Zealand at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Friday.

Muguruza faces another Williams final showdown

Muguruza faces another Williams final showdown

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Garbine Muguruza is aiming to become the first Spanish woman for 23 years to win Wimbledon - and yet again a Williams sister stands in her way.

PIX: Man United log first Europa League win

PIX: Man United log first Europa League win

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

The win leaves United in 15th place in the Europa League standings on six points from four games.

F1: Norris on pole in Singapore

F1: Norris on pole in Singapore

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

The final phase of qualifying was halted, with only Piastri and Haas' Nico Hulkenberg having set times, when Sainz slammed backwards into the barriers at the final corner as he prepared to start his flying lap.

Kate, William hitch a ride in a rickshaw in Pakistan

Kate, William hitch a ride in a rickshaw in Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

The royal couple, who are on a five-day tour of Pakistan, took a ride in a decorated rickshaw fitted with lights to arrive at the venue of the dinner.

3rd Test PIX: India's top order collapse again; NZ in control

3rd Test PIX: India's top order collapse again; NZ in control

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

IMAGES from the Day 1 of the third Test played between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Friday

Serena Williams pregnancy likely to boost sponsorship

Serena Williams pregnancy likely to boost sponsorship

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

A pregnant Serena Williams makes the tennis superstar even more attractive to corporate sponsors, allowing her to extend her reach into maternity wear and motherhood products, sponsorship industry executives said.

When Serena Williams did not finish...

When Serena Williams did not finish...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Serena Williams has won 21 Grand Slam titles but failed to finish 5km run in Miami, Florida.

EPL PIX: Brighton stun Spurs; Chelsea, United held

EPL PIX: Brighton stun Spurs; Chelsea, United held

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played across England, on Sunday.

Body-shamed, judged, Sarfaraz proves critics wrong with ton

Body-shamed, judged, Sarfaraz proves critics wrong with ton

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Sarfaraz was loudly telling the world that he is no longer a replacement, but a firm contender for a slot in the first eleven even when Shubman Gill's stiff neck is healed.

'We did not keep the ball well enough'

'We did not keep the ball well enough'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

England manager Gareth Southgate pointed at fatigue and injuries as a reason England were unable to match Spain's control of much of the match or build on the momentum of Cole Palmer's 73rd minute equaliser after Nico Williams had put Spain ahead two minutes into the second half.

William, Harry won't walk next to each other at Prince Philip's funeral

William, Harry won't walk next to each other at Prince Philip's funeral

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

William and Harry will both join family members in walking behind their grandfather's coffin, but their cousin, Peter Phillips (the son of Princess Anne), is set to walk between them.

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.