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Robin Williams: A life in pictures

Robin Williams: A life in pictures

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

To think that a legendary comic, who was known to bring the house down with his sparkling wit and extraordinary sense of humour, would be battling depression in real life, is beyond us. Here is a peek into heartwarming moments from the late acting stalwart Robin Williams' extraordinary life.

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

Serena Williams, the Greatest Of All Time

Serena Williams, the Greatest Of All Time

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

A quick guide into the life of Serena Williams, the GOAT - The Greatest of All Time!

Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics

Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Here's a look at some Indian-origin athletes who will be representing their adopted countries at the Paris Games

Prince William opens up on Diana's death

Prince William opens up on Diana's death

Rediff.com30 May 2017

In an interview with British GQ Magazine, the Duke of Cambridge shared details on what it's like without his mother today and dealing with grief in the spotlight.

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, reveals cancer diagnosis

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, reveals cancer diagnosis

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

The update from the 42-year-old royal after a "tough couple of months" comes after weeks of speculation over her health and recovery.

Spain and England's journeys to the Euro 2024 final

Spain and England's journeys to the Euro 2024 final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Spain and England have experienced very different journeys to Sunday's Euro 2024 final. We look at their path to Berlin below.

'Ananya Gives It Her 100%'

'Ananya Gives It Her 100%'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'In anything in life, privilege helps.' 'Privilege means access. Access means connections.' 'Does it help? Of course, it does. In whatever you do.'

Britain's Prince William and Kate expecting third child

Britain's Prince William and Kate expecting third child

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The child will be born fifth in line to the throne, bumping uncle Harry out of the top five and into sixth place.

Here's why Serena Williams is trending...

Here's why Serena Williams is trending...

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

It all started when JK Rowing decided to lend her support to 33-year-old Serena Williams.

Serena Williams strolls to eighth Miami title

Serena Williams strolls to eighth Miami title

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

Serena Williams won her eighth Miami Open title with little trouble, enjoying a 6-2, 6-0 win over Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro in just 56 minutes on Saturday.

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.

Williams sees off Konta to reach Rome quarters

Williams sees off Konta to reach Rome quarters

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Venus Williams powered into the Italian Open quarter-finals on Thursday with a dominant 6-1, 3-6, 6-1 victory over fifth seed Johanna Konta.

Nastase faces investigation over Serena Williams comments

Nastase faces investigation over Serena Williams comments

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) launched an investigation into Romanian Fed Cup captain Ilie Nastase after allegations the former world number one had made a derogatory comment about Serena Williams' unborn child.

The Unstoppable Rise of Tennis Moms at the Australian Open

The Unstoppable Rise of Tennis Moms at the Australian Open

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

A trio of tennis moms-Naomi Osaka, Angelique Kerber and Caroline Wozniacki-are poised for comebacks at the Australian Open.

Williams appoint Sutil as reserve driver

Williams appoint Sutil as reserve driver

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Williams have appointed experienced German racer Adrian Sutil as reserve driver for the season, the Formula One team said on Thursday.

Is Serena Williams better than Steffi Graf?

Is Serena Williams better than Steffi Graf?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Italian tennis ace Francesca Schiavone has said that she regards Serena Williams better than Steffi Graf after she drew within four Grand Slam titles of the former German great's Open-era record.

PICS: Murray's farewell begins with emotional doubles defeat

PICS: Murray's farewell begins with emotional doubles defeat

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

It may not quite be the end for British great Andy Murray at Wimbledon but it felt like it as the 37-year-old received an emotional farewell after he and brother Jamie were beaten in the first round of the men's doubles on Thursday.

19 Spiral Galaxies Of The Universe

19 Spiral Galaxies Of The Universe

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The mystical near- and mid-infrared portraits of 19 face-on spiral galaxies captured by the James Webb Space Telescope.

PICS: Haaland 'trick' earns Man City win at West Ham

PICS: Haaland 'trick' earns Man City win at West Ham

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

A summary of Saturday's action in the English Premier League.

Soccer PIX: Barcelona knocked out; Liverpool in League Cup final

Soccer PIX: Barcelona knocked out; Liverpool in League Cup final

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Athletic Bilbao beat Barcelona 4-2 at home to knock them out of the Copa del Rey

Safarova-Strycova stun Williams sisters in first round

Safarova-Strycova stun Williams sisters in first round

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Serena and Venus Williams, three-time women's doubles Olympic champions, crashed out in the first round at the Rio Games on Sunday in one of the biggest upsets so far in women's tennis. The Williams sisters were beaten by the Czech Republic pair of Barbora Strycova and Lucie Safarova 3-6, 4-6.

Williams retain Bottas and Massa for 2016

Williams retain Bottas and Massa for 2016

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Finland's Valtteri Bottas and Brazilian Felipe Massa will be racing for Williams again next season, the Formula One team said on Thursday in an announcement, ending speculation about the possible return of Jenson Button.

EPL: Arsenal hit West Ham for six

EPL: Arsenal hit West Ham for six

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Arsenal exacted sweet revenge on West Ham United with a 6-0 away thrashing to stay right in the thick of the Premier League title race.

Williams tumbles out

Williams tumbles out

Rediff.com12 May 2005

Williams unable to decide

Williams unable to decide

Rediff.com7 Jan 2005

Tennis: Williams staggers into quarters in Auckland

Tennis: Williams staggers into quarters in Auckland

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

The 23-times Grand Slam champion looked a completely different player from the person who smashed her way into the semi-finals of the doubles with Caroline Wozniacki on Wednesday but managed to do just enough to beat the 86th-ranked McHale.

IPL PIX: KKR crush DC as bowlers, Salt shine

IPL PIX: KKR crush DC as bowlers, Salt shine

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

IMAGES from the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals in Kolkata on Monday

Verstappen steals the show at Imola

Verstappen steals the show at Imola

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Max Verstappen held off a late charge by McLaren's Lando Norris to win the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

Williams crushes Italian Santangelo

Williams crushes Italian Santangelo

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

The former world No 1, winner of the Australian Open in 2003 and 2005, looked rusty at the start of the match but was far too strong for the Italian.

King Charles III diagnosed with cancer: Buckingham Palace

King Charles III diagnosed with cancer: Buckingham Palace

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

While the palace has not specified the form of cancer, it said the 75-year-old monarch has started treatment and remains 'wholly positive'.

Williams sisters happy as women given centre stage

Williams sisters happy as women given centre stage

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Venus Williams said she was 'overjoyed' that Wimbledon organisers gave women the spotlight on the tournament's main showcourts on Wednesday.

Berger's stolen Ferrari recovered almost three decades later!

Berger's stolen Ferrari recovered almost three decades later!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

A Ferrari Testarossa sports car stolen from Austrian Formula One driver Gerhard Berger during the 1995 San Marino Grand Prix weekend has been recovered by London police almost 29 years later.

When Ananya Partied With Kim, Serena, Freida

When Ananya Partied With Kim, Serena, Freida

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

The actress was in New York for the Swarovski store launch.

Princess Kate admits to editing family photo; apologises

Princess Kate admits to editing family photo; apologises

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Kate Middleton on Monday apologised for 'any confusion' caused by a royal family portrait released by Kensington Palace of her posing with her three children, the first photograph made public since her abdominal surgery in January.

The Crown Review: Appropriate Finale

The Crown Review: Appropriate Finale

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

After the debacle of the first episodes of Season 6, the latter half give an even-handed treatment to intriguing not-so-well-known events of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, observes Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Azarenka stuns erratic Williams in Indian Wells final

Azarenka stuns erratic Williams in Indian Wells final

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Former world number one Victoria Azarenka took advantage of an error-prone display by Serena Williams to win her second BNP Paribas Open title with a 6-4, 6-4 victory in the final at Indian Wells in California.

Soccer PIX: Willian stars in Fulham win; Girona held

Soccer PIX: Willian stars in Fulham win; Girona held

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

All the action from soccer matches played in Europe on Monday.

Swiatek looks unstoppable heading into French Open

Swiatek looks unstoppable heading into French Open

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Iga Swiatek will be looking to join a select band of players who have lifted the Suzanne Lenglen Cup four times

Serena Williams burns up the beach at this sizzling shoot

Serena Williams burns up the beach at this sizzling shoot

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Looking smoking hot for the Sports Illustrated's special swimsuit issue, the World No 1 tennis star grabbed eyeballs and posted the pictures on her Instagram page.