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Davis Cup: Ramkumar, Balaji power India to 2-0 lead over Pakistan

Davis Cup: Ramkumar, Balaji power India to 2-0 lead over Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

India blunted Pakistan's challenge on the opening day to take a 2-0 lead in the Davis Cup World Group I play-off tie with Ramkumar Ramanathan and N Sriram Balaji rising to the occasion in the high-pressure contest, in Islamabad on Saturday.

'Mature' Avani sets sights on another medal haul in Paris

'Mature' Avani sets sights on another medal haul in Paris

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

For her a competition, be it the World Cup or the Paralympic Games, is just an extension of her training regimen, which has to be followed to the tee.

Paris Olympics: Manu Bhaker blazes into 25m pistol final

Paris Olympics: Manu Bhaker blazes into 25m pistol final

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

She is just two points behind leader Veronika Major of Hungary, who shot an aggregate of 592 (294 and 298) which helped her equal the Olympic record.

As steel stocks falter, a silver lining for investors

As steel stocks falter, a silver lining for investors

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Stocks of Indian steel companies are reeling from pricing pressure that is partly blamed on cheap imports. The stocks have declined up to 9 per cent on the NSE in one month, likely allowing investors an opportunity to use the correction to enter the pack as pricing pressure eases. "In steel or any other commodity, if prices or spreads are nearing their bottom, it can be an opportune time to invest in those stocks.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic whips Rune; Fritz stuns Zverev

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic whips Rune; Fritz stuns Zverev

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Images from Day 8 of Wimbledon 2024 at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Monday.

Can new Coach, captain lead women's hockey to glory?

Can new Coach, captain lead women's hockey to glory?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Forget past and think about future: coach Harendra Singh's advice to women's hockey team

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner, Gauff begin in style

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner, Gauff begin in style

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 1 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Monday.

Ram-Krajicek dash Nadal-Alcaraz's Olympics doubles dream

Ram-Krajicek dash Nadal-Alcaraz's Olympics doubles dream

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Spain's dream team met its match as Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of an Olympic doubles gold medal were ended by American duo Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek on Wednesday.

I hadn't hoped I will win two medals in a single Olympics: Manu

I hadn't hoped I will win two medals in a single Olympics: Manu

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

At 22, Manu Bhaker has already become one of India's greatest athletes by winning two medals in the same Olympics.

India's ace sprinter Srabani impresses in Jamaica meet

India's ace sprinter Srabani impresses in Jamaica meet

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Ace sprinter Srabani Nanda has become the first Indian track and field athlete to participate in a competition amid the COVID-19 pandemic, running in a meet in Jamaica alongside some of the world's best. The 29-year-old Nanda competed in the 100m race at the Velocity Fest meeting at Jamaica College on Sunday, representing the MVP Track club.

'This medal was long due for India': Manu Bhaker

'This medal was long due for India': Manu Bhaker

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Took me a long time to get over Tokyo, feels surreal right now: Manu Bhaker

PV Sindhu aims for history-making gold in Paris

PV Sindhu aims for history-making gold in Paris

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Sindhu stands on the brink of history as she pursues the gold medal in the upcoming Games, having won a silver and bronze in 2016 Rio and 2020 Tokyo edition respectively.

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 3, 2024

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 3, 2024

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

A summary of India's athletes' showing at the Paris Paralympics on Tuesday.

Khandelwal takes lesson from Bhaker's experience ahead of Paralympics

Khandelwal takes lesson from Bhaker's experience ahead of Paralympics

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

A broken prosthetic leg just 15 minutes before the start of a domestic competition taught Rudransh another lesson in life -- to be ready with a tool-kit to promptly repair the contraption.

US Open PIX: Sinner battles into quarters; Medvedev cruises

US Open PIX: Sinner battles into quarters; Medvedev cruises

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Images from the men's singles Round of 16 matches at the US Open on Monday.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz stretched; Sinner scintillates

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz stretched; Sinner scintillates

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Images from Day 5 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Friday.

'I knew I could shine': Hardik Pandya silences critics

'I knew I could shine': Hardik Pandya silences critics

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Very emotional after the last six months: Hardik Pandya after India's T20 WC win

Janhvi, Ananya's Fab Summer Style Tip

Janhvi, Ananya's Fab Summer Style Tip

Rediff.com13 May 2024

They tell you how to stay cool on a hot, sweltering day.

T20I rankings: Surya holds onto pole position, Rashid back in top-10

T20I rankings: Surya holds onto pole position, Rashid back in top-10

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Suryakumar Yadav maintained his numero uno position among batters despite being out of competitive cricket for past three months while ace spinner Rashid Khan, back in Afghan jersey after an injury lay-off, is back among top-10 in bowlers' list in the latest ICC T20I rankings published on Wednesday.

Kerala man cycles 22,000 km to cheer for Neeraj in Paris

Kerala man cycles 22,000 km to cheer for Neeraj in Paris

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Neeraj Chopra will have a special supporter at the Paris Olympics: a Kerala cyclist who has travelled all the way from Calicut, riding more than 22000 kilometers over two years.

'BCCI Should Sell RCB!'

'BCCI Should Sell RCB!'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

'For the sake of the Sport, the IPL, the fans and even the players, I think BCCI needs to enforce the Sale of RCB to a new owner who will care to build a sports franchise the way most of the other teams have done so #tragic.'

PICS: Ace cueist Advani ties knot with make-up artist Shadadpuri

PICS: Ace cueist Advani ties knot with make-up artist Shadadpuri

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Advani shared pictures of the sangeet ceremony on his Instagram handle.

Historic! Manika first Indian woman to break into top-25

Historic! Manika first Indian woman to break into top-25

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Manika Batra is the first Indian woman paddler to break into the top-25 in table tennis world rankings.

Olympics: Battle-ready Sindhu confident of hat-trick of medals

Olympics: Battle-ready Sindhu confident of hat-trick of medals

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

'In women's singles now, there are a lot of long rallies and long matches, being consistent. I am confident in that now.'

Seen Sindhu's special bracelets for teammates?

Seen Sindhu's special bracelets for teammates?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The gifted bracelets carry the initials of each teammate, Sindhu shared the picture

When Sharath Kamal shared lunch table with Roger Federer

When Sharath Kamal shared lunch table with Roger Federer

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

India's flag-bearer for Paris Olympics, Achanta Sharath Kamal, on Wednesday recalled the most memorable moments from his five appearances at the Games so far.

Tata's Ace trumps competition

Tata's Ace trumps competition

Rediff.com10 Oct 2005

Rohan Bopanna Felicitated Karnataka Style!

Rohan Bopanna Felicitated Karnataka Style!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

After his title-winning triumph at the Australian Open, which led him to become the oldest No. 1 in tennis history, Rohan Bopanna was felicitated by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Zverev cruise; Rublev exits

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Zverev cruise; Rublev exits

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 2 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Tuesday.

Wimbledon PIX: Defending champ Vondrousova beaten in Round 1

Wimbledon PIX: Defending champ Vondrousova beaten in Round 1

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 2 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Tuesday.

Real estate stocks strategy: Do not cash out fully, say analysts

Real estate stocks strategy: Do not cash out fully, say analysts

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The recent blip in housing sales on a quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) basis should not worry investors as the long-term prospects of real estate stocks remain on a strong foundation, according to analysts. In the first half of the calendar year 2024 (H1CY24), realty stocks surged up to 104 per cent. This sharp run should be used to book partial profit in related stocks, suggested Deepak Jasani, head of retail research at HDFC Securities.

Manika, Sreeja beaten in TT singles pre-quarter-finals

Manika, Sreeja beaten in TT singles pre-quarter-finals

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Indian ace Manika Batra's impressive run in the Paris Olympics came to an end in Paris on Wednesday with a 1-4 defeat at the hands of higher-ranked Japanese Miu Hirano in the women's singles pre-quarterfinals.

Paris Olympics: One big target for swimmer Srihari Nataraj

Paris Olympics: One big target for swimmer Srihari Nataraj

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

23-year-old Srihari Nataraj is ready for his second Olympics, where he will compete in the 100m backstroke event.

When Saina Nehwal Met Chhota Bheem

When Saina Nehwal Met Chhota Bheem

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Saina Nehwal, the 2012 Olympic bronze medalist, recently explored the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh.

India's T20 World Cup Win: The IPL Effect

India's T20 World Cup Win: The IPL Effect

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Believe it or not, this is the first T20 World Cup won by India after the launch of the IPL in 2008 -- after 16 seasons of the T20 league.

Winning Worlds in Olympic category was huge: Lovlina

Winning Worlds in Olympic category was huge: Lovlina

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Lovlina Borgohain is aware that fierce competition awaits her at the Paris Olympics but the ace Indian boxer is quietly confident of snaring a second successive Games medal, having found considerable success in her new category, which is also closer to her natural body weight.

Microcaps Outperform Mid/Smallcaps

Microcaps Outperform Mid/Smallcaps

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'Though one cannot paint the entire microcap basket with the same brush, investors need to be careful now as to what they're buying.'

Sumit Nagal attains career-high ATP ranking of 95

Sumit Nagal attains career-high ATP ranking of 95

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

His previous best was 97 in February, which he had attained after winning the Chennai Open, an ATP Challenger series event.

IPTL: Indian Aces suffer first defeat of season

IPTL: Indian Aces suffer first defeat of season

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

Indian Aces lost all but one match as they suffered their first defeat of the 2016 IPTL season, losing 20-30 to Singapore Slammers, in Tokyo.

Suhana's Evening in Paris

Suhana's Evening in Paris

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Even as Ananya Panday is winning hearts in Paris, her BFF Suhana Khan is enjoying her own moment in the fashion capital of the world.