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PIX: Kalinskaya beats Raducanu, sets up Fernandez final

PIX: Kalinskaya beats Raducanu, sets up Fernandez final

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Anna Kalinskaya outclassed Britain's Emma Raducanu at the Washington Open on Saturday to advance to the final, where she will face Leylah Fernandez.

PIX: Teenager Hooda shocks Sindhu at China Open

PIX: Teenager Hooda shocks Sindhu at China Open

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

This is the first time that Sindhu has lost to a fellow Indian in an international event in seven years.

Sabalenka, Sinner, Alcaraz advance in Cincinnati Open

Sabalenka, Sinner, Alcaraz advance in Cincinnati Open

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Carlos Alcaraz, who advanced to the last eight in Cincinnati for the third time, has now won 36 of his last 38 matches.

'3 Winners in Paris': Legends Hail Alcaraz-Sinner Epic

'3 Winners in Paris': Legends Hail Alcaraz-Sinner Epic

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

A clash of nerves, brilliance, and next-gen firepower-Alcaraz showed once again he's made for the biggest stages. As the tennis world erupted, legends led the tributes.

F1: Drivers to face massive penalties for...

F1: Drivers to face massive penalties for...

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Hyundai's French rally driver Adrien Fourmaux was handed a 10,000 euro fine, with another 20,000 suspended, in Sweden on Sunday, however, for swearing in a live post-race broadcast interview.

World rallies behind India after Uri attack

World rallies behind India after Uri attack

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

France and Canada, the UN, the US and the UK condemned the attack in which 18 soldiers were martyred.

Why Is Elon Musk Being A Cheesehead?

Why Is Elon Musk Being A Cheesehead?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

South Africa-born Elon Musk held a rally in support of a conservative US state supreme court candidate in Green Bay, Wisconsin, March 30, 2025.

Treesa-Gayatri bow out of BWF World Tour Finals

Treesa-Gayatri bow out of BWF World Tour Finals

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

It was the fourth defeat for the Indian pair against the Paris Olympics bronze medallists Japanese rivals in five meetings.

'Winning A Medal For India Meant A Lot'

'Winning A Medal For India Meant A Lot'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'It was a tough field, and I was nervous going in.' 'But once I stepped onto the court, I focused only on giving my best.'

'India-Canada ties may improve after G7 invite from Carney'

'India-Canada ties may improve after G7 invite from Carney'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Despite ongoing tension between the two countries on the issue of extremism, Bezirgan said he expects warmer ties henceforth as Carney has invited Prime Minister Modi for the G7 Summit.

Sholay Still Speaks to India's Soul

Sholay Still Speaks to India's Soul

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Even after 50 years, Sholay remains a lasting reminder of unity, shared memories and the joy of cinema, notes Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

Chirag-Satwiksairaj loses in semis at Singapore Open

Chirag-Satwiksairaj loses in semis at Singapore Open

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty went down fighting against Malaysia's Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in the semi-finals on Saturday.

PIX: Sabalenka, Pegula cruise into US Open quarters

PIX: Sabalenka, Pegula cruise into US Open quarters

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Aryna Sabalenka inched closer to becoming the first woman since Serena Williams (2012-14) to win consecutive US Open titles.

Srikanth's Resurgence: A Tale of Resolve, Discipline

Srikanth's Resurgence: A Tale of Resolve, Discipline

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Srikanth's Malaysia run shows he belongs at the top

'Amen': How world reacted to Trump-Zelensky's fiery clash

'Amen': How world reacted to Trump-Zelensky's fiery clash

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

The heated exchange between Trump and Zelenskyy and the resulting outpouring of support for the Ukrainian leader highlighted the deep fissures that have emerged between America and Europe over Ukraine.

'Indian Cricket Changed My Life'

'Indian Cricket Changed My Life'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

'I have a deep affection for Indian cricket. If someone asked me to come back, I wouldn't say no.'

U Mumba crush Jaipur to win Ultimate TT title

U Mumba crush Jaipur to win Ultimate TT title

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Mumba captain and World No. 12 Bernadette Szocs emerged as the star of the night, ending Sreeja Akula's unbeaten run with a 2-1 win.

Why govt Odisha wants to copyright Jagannath rituals

Why govt Odisha wants to copyright Jagannath rituals

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

The Odisha government is working to secure copyright for the rituals of Lord Jagannath temple in Puri to protect its traditional cultural expressions, following concerns over untimely celebrations by ISKCON and the declaration of a temple in Digha as 'Jagannath Dham'.

Satwik-Chirag enter quarters; Sindhu crashes out

Satwik-Chirag enter quarters; Sindhu crashes out

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu faltered in the deciding game to lose to World No. 8 Pornpawee Chochuwong of Thailand in the women's singles second round of the Indonesia Open Super 1000 badminton tournament in Jakarta on Thursday.

Why Calcutta Remains A City Of Bhoy

Why Calcutta Remains A City Of Bhoy

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

A year after the RG Kar rape-murder Swarupa Dutt/Rediff look at the city where it happened, Kolkata -- its study in dichotomy, at once the self-proclaimed cultural capital of India as also a petri dish for a peculiar rage that breeds crimes against women.

PIX: Sinner whips Djokovic, meets Alcaraz in French Open final

PIX: Sinner whips Djokovic, meets Alcaraz in French Open final

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

World number one Jannik Sinner defeated record-chasing Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 7-6(3) in a clash of generations on Friday to set up a blockbuster French Open final showdown with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.

BJP trying to derail Shiv Sena-MNS alliance, alleges Uddhav

BJP trying to derail Shiv Sena-MNS alliance, alleges Uddhav

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of trying to scuttle the possibility of his party's alliance with the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena led by his estranged cousin Raj Thackeray ahead of civic polls.

'India hit Pak 3 times': Modi says Op Sindoor not over yet

'India hit Pak 3 times': Modi says Op Sindoor not over yet

Rediff.com29 May 2025

While the Prime Minister did not spell out the details of the three instances, his remarks are being widely interpreted as a reference to the 2016 surgical strikes following the Uri terror attack, the 2019 Balakot air strikes after the Pulwama bombing, and the recent cross-border strikes as part of 'Operation Sindoor'.

Historic! Pankaj Advani wins 20th billiards World title

Historic! Pankaj Advani wins 20th billiards World title

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Pankaj Advani clinched a historic 28th World title, his seventh in a row, after outclassing England's Robert Hall 4-2 in the final.

Can India Repeat 2021 Magic At Oval?

Can India Repeat 2021 Magic At Oval?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Despite the ups and downs, The Oval remains a ground of rich memories and monumental moments for Indian cricket.

Sindhu valiant effort in vain, suffers early exit in Singapore

Sindhu valiant effort in vain, suffers early exit in Singapore

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Sindhu has been off colour this year, struggling for form.

Singapore Open: Satwik-Chirag fight back to make quarters; Prannoy ousted

Singapore Open: Satwik-Chirag fight back to make quarters; Prannoy ousted

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Given the Indian duo's struggles with fitness and injury over the last few weeks, this was a commendable win.

French Open: Olympic champion Zheng reaches Round 3

French Open: Olympic champion Zheng reaches Round 3

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Olympic champion Zheng powers into French Open third round

Ek hai, toh safe hai: Modi calls for SC, ST, OBC unity in Maha rally

Ek hai, toh safe hai: Modi calls for SC, ST, OBC unity in Maha rally

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

The PM said the Congress and its allies should not encourage the "Pakistan agenda" and speak the language of separatists.

Meet the 21-YO Archer Who Took Down Olympic Legends

Meet the 21-YO Archer Who Took Down Olympic Legends

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

The Shanghai Archery World Cup last month marked the emergence of Parth Salunkhe, and the 21-year-old former youth world champion will look to shine again

Wimbledon 2025: Seeds Wilt In Scorching Heat!

Wimbledon 2025: Seeds Wilt In Scorching Heat!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner stayed cool to reach the second round of Wimbledon while several of his fellow seeds including Italian compatriot Lorenzo Musetti crashed and burned on a sizzling Tuesday.

Modi's warning to Pakistan in Kanpuriya lingo draws cheers

Modi's warning to Pakistan in Kanpuriya lingo draws cheers

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the world has seen the power of India's indigenous weapons during Operation Sindoor, which is 'not over yet'.

Australia stuck on a tightrope to World Cup

Australia stuck on a tightrope to World Cup

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

The 2-2 draw in Riffa left Australia second in Asia's Group C on seven points, nine behind runaway leaders Japan and one ahead of Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and China.

Shooter Khushi wins dramatic bronze at ISSF Jr Worlds

Shooter Khushi wins dramatic bronze at ISSF Jr Worlds

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Khushi secured a hard-fought bronze in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions at the ISSF Junior World Championship.

The Future Belongs To Thinkers And Communicators

The Future Belongs To Thinkers And Communicators

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'For 40 years, India valued only technical skills. IITs, coding -- that became everything.' 'Soft skills were sidelined. But those are the skills that will keep you employable now, not technical skills.'

Thailand Open: Lakshya Sen stunned in 1st round

Thailand Open: Lakshya Sen stunned in 1st round

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Sen fell to Ireland's Nhat Nguyen in a tense three-game battle, losing 18-21, 21-9, 17-21 in a men's singles match that lasted one hour and 20 minutes.

PIX: Djokovic celebrates 38th birthday in style!

PIX: Djokovic celebrates 38th birthday in style!

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Novak Djokovic is bidding to become only the third man in history to win 100 ATP titles.

Balaji-Bollipalli keep India in Davis Cup World Group 1

Balaji-Bollipalli keep India in Davis Cup World Group 1

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

N Sriram Balaji and Rithvik Choudary Bollipalli sealed India's place in the Davis Cup World Group I with a convincing straight sets victory in the doubles for an unassailable 3-0 lead against Togo in the play-off tie in New Delhi on Sunday.

WTA Finals: Gauff Stuns World No 1

WTA Finals: Gauff Stuns World No 1

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Olympic gold medallist Zheng, making her WTA Finals debut, got off to a great start against the Czech eight seed, with an early break of serve to take a 3-0 lead.

Those daring to wipe off our sisters' sindoor...: Modi

Those daring to wipe off our sisters' sindoor...: Modi

Rediff.com26 May 2025

'The country that came into existence after Partition lives on hatred for India. It only wants to harm Bharat. However, India's goals are to remove poverty, bring about economic development and become a developed nation'