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PIX: Djokovic beats Hurkacz for 100th title at Geneva Open

PIX: Djokovic beats Hurkacz for 100th title at Geneva Open

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Novak Djokovic battled from a set down to clinch his 100th tour-level title by beating Polish sixth seed Hubert Hurkacz 5-7, 7-6(2), 7-6(2) at the Geneva Open on Saturday.

PIX: Djokovic marches on; Sinner ends Gasquet's career

PIX: Djokovic marches on; Sinner ends Gasquet's career

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Three-time champion Novak Djokovic battled past Frenchman Corentin Moutet in a match that lasted more than three hours on Thursday.

French Open: Gauff storms into quarters after wild 2nd set drama

French Open: Gauff storms into quarters after wild 2nd set drama

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

IMAGES from the French Open played at Roland Garros, in Paris, France, on Monday.

Modi 3@1: Challenges, Opportunities Ahead

Modi 3@1: Challenges, Opportunities Ahead

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

There are challenges galore before him, and it is not going to be easy. In the next four years, he has to conjure a system that changes the optics about him and the BJP both nationally and internationally so that he can ride back on his own, claim the top slot, and not have to lean on a coalition, asserts Ramesh Menon as Modi 3.0 completes a year in power.

PIX: Alcaraz survives Marozsan scare; Swiatek downs Raducanu

PIX: Alcaraz survives Marozsan scare; Swiatek downs Raducanu

Rediff.com29 May 2025

IMAGES from the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Wednesday.

French Open PIX: Sinner, Draper storm into 4th round

French Open PIX: Sinner, Draper storm into 4th round

Rediff.com31 May 2025

World number one Jannik Sinner delivered a flawless performance to pulverise Czech Jiri Lehecka in straight sets in little more than 90 minutes on Saturday.

PIX: Sabalenka powers through to quarters; Swiatek fights back

PIX: Sabalenka powers through to quarters; Swiatek fights back

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

IMAGES from the French Open played at Roland Garros, in Paris, France, on Sunday.

New Moves, New Mindset: Is This Sabalenka's Year to Conquer Paris?

New Moves, New Mindset: Is This Sabalenka's Year to Conquer Paris?

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Versatility is essential and it has come to the fore for Sabalenka in recent tournaments, where she has used not just her brutal strength to put opponents on the back foot but also applied a touch of finesse to leave them wrong-footed.

PIX: Ruud plays with rib injury, faces Draper in Madrid final

PIX: Ruud plays with rib injury, faces Draper in Madrid final

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Norwegian Casper Ruud did not let a rib injury get in the way of setting up a Madrid Open final showdown with fifth seed Jack Draper as he reached the title match without dropping a set following a 6-4 7-5 win over Francisco Cerundolo on Friday.

India's BPO Industry Gets AI Makeover

India's BPO Industry Gets AI Makeover

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Call centres, once the engine room of India's BPO exports, are evolving too. Depending on the complexity, 30 to 50 per cent of voice and chat volumes are now handled by conversational AI.

PIX: Sinner fights back to set up Italian Open final with Alcaraz

PIX: Sinner fights back to set up Italian Open final with Alcaraz

Rediff.com17 May 2025

World number one Jannik Sinner produced a sublime semi-final display as he fought back from a set down to beat American Tommy Paul 1-6, 6-0, 6-3 on Friday to set up an Italian Open final showdown with Carlos Alcaraz.

'Attention Comes With Pressure And Responsibility'

'Attention Comes With Pressure And Responsibility'

Rediff.com27 May 2025

'Tomorrow I will go back home, clean my bed, pay my rent, all the normal things that a person does.' 'I'll still be the same person for my friends, my parents.' 'That grounding is the real thing, rather than the feeling of having made it.'

Paolini first Italian in 11 years to reach Rome final

Paolini first Italian in 11 years to reach Rome final

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Sinner thrashes Ruud

Justice Gavai sworn in as CJI, to have 6-month tenure

Justice Gavai sworn in as CJI, to have 6-month tenure

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was on Wednesday sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India.

PIX: PSG demolish Arsenal to enter Champions League final

PIX: PSG demolish Arsenal to enter Champions League final

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Images from the Champions League semi-final second leg between Paris St Germain and Arsenal, at Parc des Princes, Paris, France, on Wednesday.

PIX: Gauff crushes Swiatek, meets Sabalenka in Madrid final

PIX: Gauff crushes Swiatek, meets Sabalenka in Madrid final

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Coco Gauff dismantled defending champion Iga Swiatek 6-1, 6-1 on Thursday with a ruthless display to storm into her first Madrid Open final, where she will face world number one Aryna Sabalenka for the WTA 1000 title.

'Kagiso is now back having served the time'

'Kagiso is now back having served the time'

Rediff.com5 May 2025

GT's director of cricket Vikram Solanki. asserted that all procedures were followed by the concerned parties in this case as the 29-year-old Rabada trained with Gujarat Titans ahead of their clash against Mumbai Indians.

Barca player gets two-match ban for inappropriate touch

Barca player gets two-match ban for inappropriate touch

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

'At no time did I, nor was it my intention, infringe upon the intimacy of my fellow professional Daniela Caracas.'

Pak will be brought to its knees for Pahalgam attack: Hardeep Puri

Pak will be brought to its knees for Pahalgam attack: Hardeep Puri

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Puri said Pakistan was a country in "terminal decline" periodically using terrorism as an instrument of state policy.

PIX: Tabilo shocks Djokovic, maintains perfect record

PIX: Tabilo shocks Djokovic, maintains perfect record

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Unseeded Alejandro Tabilo beat twice champion Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-4 in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday to maintain a remarkable 100 percent record win record over the 24-times major winner.

The Stunning Mumbai Airport's Terminal 2!

The Stunning Mumbai Airport's Terminal 2!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Mumbai airport

SC scraps IBC buyout of Bhushan Power & Steel by JSW Steel

SC scraps IBC buyout of Bhushan Power & Steel by JSW Steel

Rediff.com3 May 2025

The Supreme Court on Friday declared JSW Steel Limited's resolution plan for Bhushan Power & Steel Limited (BPSL) "illegal" and ordered the latter's liquidation, four years after the company was acquired by JSW Steel under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). Following the ruling, JSW Steel shares fell sharply.

Who Is Kajol Cheering For?

Who Is Kajol Cheering For?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

'I was just seeing myself here (pointing at the poster) and was like 'damn, I made it!'' Rediff's Mayur Sanap, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar report from the teaser launch of Tanvi The Great.

EPL PIX; Man United lose; Chelsea close in on CL spot

EPL PIX; Man United lose; Chelsea close in on CL spot

Rediff.com5 May 2025

IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Sunday.

IPL PIX: Sunrisers win by 5 wickets to leave CSK on the brink

IPL PIX: Sunrisers win by 5 wickets to leave CSK on the brink

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Chennai Super Kings and SunRisers Hyderabad in Chennai, on Friday.

PIX: Alcaraz, Musetti to clash in Monte Carlo final

PIX: Alcaraz, Musetti to clash in Monte Carlo final

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Carlos Alcaraz stormed into his first Masters final in 13 months when he beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 7-6(2), 6-4 on Saturday.

Avesh to keep bowling yorkers; 'It's my best ball'

Avesh to keep bowling yorkers; 'It's my best ball'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

After excelling in the death overs in Lucknow Super Giants' thrilling two-run win over Rajasthan Royals, pacer Avesh Khan said he will continue to focus on yorkers, his go-to weapon in crunch situations.

Justice Gavai to be next CJI, have 6-month tenure

Justice Gavai to be next CJI, have 6-month tenure

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has recommended Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai as the next CJI. Justice Gavai, the second most senior Supreme Court judge, will become the 52nd CJI on May 14, 2024, after CJI Khanna's retirement on May 13. Justice Gavai has served on several important Constitution benches and has been a part of landmark verdicts, including the one upholding the Centre's decision to abrogate provisions of Article 370.

'We shouldn't become like Congress': Fadnavis' aunt

'We shouldn't become like Congress': Fadnavis' aunt

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

The BJP is in power at the Centre and Maharashtra, while there is infighting in Chandrapur, she said.

Sensex goes into a tailspin, tanks 1,390 points

Sensex goes into a tailspin, tanks 1,390 points

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

From the Sensex pack, HCL Tech, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Infosys, Titan, ICICI Bank, Sun Pharma, Reliance Industries, Larsen & Toubro, Tech Mahindra and NTPC were among the biggest laggards. Among gainers, IndusInd Bank jumped over 5 per cent while Zomato ended marginally higher.

Lessons For Start Ups From UPI Success Story

Lessons For Start Ups From UPI Success Story

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Isn't there something significant in the UPI example for all of us to learn from and execute to enable world-scale success for our startups?, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Ashwin takes dig at IPL post-match awards

Ashwin takes dig at IPL post-match awards

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Chennai Super Kings bowler Ravichandran Ashwin feels the unfairness towards bowlers has become hugely apparent.

EPL PIX: Liverpool clear after Arsenal held; Man City thrash Palace

EPL PIX: Liverpool clear after Arsenal held; Man City thrash Palace

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

100% tariff from India: US ahead of April 2 deadline

100% tariff from India: US ahead of April 2 deadline

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

The White House has said India imposes a 100% tariff on American agricultural products and the high levies charged by other countries make it "virtually impossible" for US products to be exported to those nations. President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticised the high tariffs charged by India and other countries on American goods. He plans to roll out a set of reciprocal tariffs on April 2, which he says will be "Liberation Day" for the US.

PIX: Sabalenka subdues Pegula to win Miami Open

PIX: Sabalenka subdues Pegula to win Miami Open

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka overwhelmed American Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 to win the Miami Open on Saturday, relying on her usual play-book and powerful forehand to win an eighth WTA 1000 title.

Empuraan Has The Soul Of A Right Wing Movie

Empuraan Has The Soul Of A Right Wing Movie

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Empuraan, with its gimmicky violence and vigilante posturing, is not out to widen your perspective or open up history. All it wants to do is pick your pockets, observes Sreehari Nair.

'Nowhere In Empuraan Did They Mention Godhra'

'Nowhere In Empuraan Did They Mention Godhra'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'They just showed riots created by some political party. They never mentioned the name of the place or the political party.' 'I don't know why these people are agitated.'

7 Secrets That Can Make You A Crorepati

7 Secrets That Can Make You A Crorepati

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Crorepatis build wealth through disciplined saving, smart investing, and strategic risk-taking, proving that true financial freedom is earned, not inherited, says Ramalingam Kalirajan

DC's bowlers ready with special plans to counter SRH

DC's bowlers ready with special plans to counter SRH

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Delhi Capitals are gearing up for their IPL 2025 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad with 'special plans' to counter SRH's formidable batting line-up, revealed spin-bowling all-rounder Vipraj Nigam.

Djokovic closes in on career landmark; Eala's dream run halts

Djokovic closes in on career landmark; Eala's dream run halts

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

The Serbian 24-times Grand Slam champion trailed Korda 5-2 in the second set but broke the American as he served at 5-3 and his precise and powerful serving carried him to the finish.