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Melbourne set for new king as sizzling Sinner takes on Medvedev

Melbourne set for new king as sizzling Sinner takes on Medvedev

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Jannik Sinner has sprinted past opponents at the Australian Open in his quest for a maiden Grand Slam but could end up running a marathon in the final against Daniil Medvedev on Sunday, when Melbourne Park will crown a new king.

Test cricket under pressure from T20s, says AB de Villiers

Test cricket under pressure from T20s, says AB de Villiers

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

South Africa's batting great AB de Villiers is clearly disappointed that the ever-growing popularity of T20 Cricket is putting Test cricket 'under pressure'.

'White ball domination can't make you a Test batsman'

'White ball domination can't make you a Test batsman'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

'Cape Town once again showed cricketers with limited first class experience will always struggle against the red ball.'

Israeli parents get nod for sperm retrieval from sons killed in war: Report

Israeli parents get nod for sperm retrieval from sons killed in war: Report

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Posthumous sperm retrieval during normal times can be done at the request of a widow without any need for legal bureaucracy, but parents who want their dead son's sperm to be retrieved and preserved must obtain an order from a family court.

TATA Chess: Gukesh outwits Foreest

TATA Chess: Gukesh outwits Foreest

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

With seven rounds still to come in the first super tournament of the year, Anish Guru maintained his sole lead on 4.5 points out of a possible six and he is now trailed by Iranian turned Frenchman Firouza Alireza who is on 4 points.

Hussain picks Kohli, Babar to have an explosive 2024

Hussain picks Kohli, Babar to have an explosive 2024

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Former England captain Nasser Hussain picked an Indian superstar and former Pakistan skipper as the ones who will have a great 2024.

'Felt like my press conference became a political TV show'

'Felt like my press conference became a political TV show'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Aryna Sabalenka said at the French Open that she did not want her country to be in any conflict and did not support the war in Ukraine.

Gukesh finishes joint second in Masters; Mendonca wins Challenger

Gukesh finishes joint second in Masters; Mendonca wins Challenger

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Grandmaster D Gukesh endured a heartbreak in the final tie-breaker against Wei Yi of China and had to be content with a joint second place finish at the Tata Steel Masters chess tournament in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands.

Soldiers Prepare For Battle

Soldiers Prepare For Battle

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Ukrainian and Russian soldiers prepare for the next battles for Ukraine.

'What sets Virat apart is his mental strength'

'What sets Virat apart is his mental strength'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

'It is phenomenal to see an individual who has had his low points bouncing back and playing like this.'

Pak Prez calls for 'one-state solution' to Palestine, retracts later

Pak Prez calls for 'one-state solution' to Palestine, retracts later

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Pakistan President Arif Alvi has stirred a controversy by proposing a 'one-state solution' to the Palestine problem in a significant departure from established policy, prompting the caretaker government to distance itself from the remarks and calls for his resignation.

EPL: Liverpool outclass Chelsea; City up to second

EPL: Liverpool outclass Chelsea; City up to second

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Twenty-year-old Conor Bradley scored his first goal for Liverpool and claimed two assists as Juergen Klopp's team moved five points clear at the top

Ukraine: Mourn The Dead, Pity The Living

Ukraine: Mourn The Dead, Pity The Living

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Glimpses of the devastation in Ukraine.

Remembering 243 Children Killed in War

Remembering 243 Children Killed in War

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Toys and badges with names on seats in a school bus during a symbolic event to remember 243 children killed in the war in central Lviv.

Gritty Ukrainians Struggle To Survive

Gritty Ukrainians Struggle To Survive

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

There is little food, little water and no electricity, still gritty Ukrainians in Kharkiv, Lviv and Mariupol are finding ways to survive.

India's bowling crisis: Shami's absence spells trouble

India's bowling crisis: Shami's absence spells trouble

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Prasidh Krishna's performance hints at bare bench strength

T20s an exhibition, Test cricket an examination: Lloyd

T20s an exhibition, Test cricket an examination: Lloyd

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

The legendary Clive Lloyd wants to see more Test cricket on the international calendar and prefers a minimum of three red-ball games in a bilateral series.

Sumit Nagal eyes Olympic glory next

Sumit Nagal eyes Olympic glory next

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

His dream of being inside the global top-100 has been realised but Sumit Nagal is nowhere close to being a content man as the Indian tennis ace says he now faces the challenge of improving or holding on to his standing for direct entry into Grand Slams and the Paris Olympics.

What Is Putin Doing in Ukraine?

What Is Putin Doing in Ukraine?

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Screens in the southern Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, which is now under Russian control, have begun to broadcast Russian television news programmes.

PHOTOS: Zverev's painful exit at French Open

PHOTOS: Zverev's painful exit at French Open

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

German Alexander Zverev thought his time had finally come to win a Grand Slam title but his French Open campaign ended in pain and agony after he was forced to retire during his semi-final against Spaniard Rafael Nadal with an ankle injury.

Tata Steel Chess India: Praggnanandhaa ends joint third

Tata Steel Chess India: Praggnanandhaa ends joint third

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

In the most awaited contest of the tournament, Gukesh took on Praggnanandhaa in the penultimate round.

Don't return to bury the dead: Israel warns Gazans amid truce

Don't return to bury the dead: Israel warns Gazans amid truce

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Reiterating warnings made in dropped leaflets, the IDF's Arabic spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Avichay Adraee directed Palestinians to continue moving south of Wadi Gaza.

Amy Jackson-Ed Westwick Attend BAFTA

Amy Jackson-Ed Westwick Attend BAFTA

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The 2024 British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) were held at the Royal Festival Hall in the Southbank Centre, London, and saw its share of the good and the bad.

Mukesh's key takeaways from South Africa tour

Mukesh's key takeaways from South Africa tour

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

He should have played ahead of Shardul Thakur and Prasidh Krishna in the Test series opener against South Africa but when Mukesh Kumar finally got his chance at Newlands, the Indian team realised what exactly it missed during the mauling in Centurion.

Hamas keeping hostages in Gaza hospital basement: IDF

Hamas keeping hostages in Gaza hospital basement: IDF

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Israel Defence Forces (IDF) spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari has said that Hamas has kept Israel hostages at a hospital basement, and it has evidence including photographs of the same.

Prayers And Candles For Ukraine...

Prayers And Candles For Ukraine...

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Glimpses of the human suffering in Ukraine.

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz battles into round 3; Pegula out

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz battles into round 3; Pegula out

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Images from Day 5 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.

Putin Meets His Inner Circle

Putin Meets His Inner Circle

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Thirty six hours after the most serious threat to his 23-year rule was resolved for now, Russian President Vladimir Putin summoned heads of Russian security services -- members of his inner circle -- to the Kremlin on Monday, June 26, 2023.

2nd Test: Will India keep faith in Prasidh?

2nd Test: Will India keep faith in Prasidh?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

India skipper Rohit Sharma said he is not ready to lose faith in Prasidh Krishna's ability to withstand the rigours of five-day cricket despite his lacklustre debut in the opening Test against South Africa.

And The Carnage Continues in Ukraine

And The Carnage Continues in Ukraine

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Despite winning control of Lysychansk after savage battles on Monday, July 4, 2022, which gives Russia effective control of eastern Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has not announced a ceasefire and ordered Russian soldiers to continue fighting.

She Survived The Nazis. Can She Survive Putin?

She Survived The Nazis. Can She Survive Putin?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

For the past four months, 92-year-old Maria Nikolaevna has lived underground with her daughter, son-in-law and the family cat.

EPL PIX: Manchester City rally to beat Newcastle; Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Manchester City rally to beat Newcastle; Chelsea win

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Manchester City's Kevin de Bruyne sparked a late comeback 3-2 victory for his side at Newcastle United.

'They have scored runs everywhere'

'They have scored runs everywhere'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane were part of India's Test team till earlier this year, but were left out of the tour to South Africa, the selectors pinning hopes on youngsters Shubman Gill and Yashawi Jaiswal to produce the goods in challenging conditions.

What experts say about interim Budget 2024

What experts say about interim Budget 2024

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Following are comments from economists at leading financial institutions, banks and rating agencies on the interim Budget:

PIX: Liverpool return to the top; Haaland marks return in style

PIX: Liverpool return to the top; Haaland marks return in style

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Liverpool reclaimed top spot in the Premier League with a 3-1 win over Burnley at Anfield on Saturday, but they were made to battle hard by a brave visiting side.

'Experience of playing against India was incredible'

'Experience of playing against India was incredible'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

South African pacer Nandre Burger said on Tuesday that the experience of playing against India in the recently-concluded all-format home series was incredible and he learnt a lot during the course of it.

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