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Hewitt offers Federer some fatherly advice

Hewitt offers Federer some fatherly advice

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Lleyton Hewitt's advice to dad-to-be Roger Federer on how to cope with juggling parenthood and tennis is simple -- make sure your wife is up to scratch.

Federer sets up Djokovic semi-final

Federer sets up Djokovic semi-final

Rediff.com1 May 2009

World number two Roger Federer fended off a feisty challenge from German qualifier Mischa Zverev on Friday to win 7-6, 6-2 and set up a semi-final against defending champion Novak Djokovic. Serbian Djokovic eased confidently into the last four with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Argentine fifth seed Juan Martin Del Potro.

Tata Power seeks to buy another coal mine abroad

Tata Power seeks to buy another coal mine abroad

Rediff.com29 Mar 2008

Tata Power is evaluating opportunities to make another overseas acquisition of a coal mine. A senior company management executive said the company was planning to zero in on smaller mines. Prasad Menon, managing director, Tata Power, said: "We are evaluating various opportunities."

Olympic torch extinguished twice on Paris run

Olympic torch extinguished twice on Paris run

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

Security officials extinguished the Olympic torch on Monday on the Paris leg of its journey, disrupted by protesters against China's crackdown on Tibet. A police source said organisers were forced to put the torch on a bus to protect it from the hundreds of protesters who swarmed the procession after it set off from the Eiffel Tower.

What a career as a Corporate Trainer entails

What a career as a Corporate Trainer entails

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

If you thought that anyone armed with above average public speaking skills and a funny icebreaker could become a Corporate Trainer, think again, because there is more to it than what meets the eye.

Airport charges may force up fares

Airport charges may force up fares

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

On long-haul routes to Bangalore and Hyderabad, new airports being built under public-private partnerships, the increase could be roughly Rs 1,000. In Delhi and Mumbai, which are being modernised under PPPs, the increase could be a smaller Rs 300 on similar routes because these airports do not charge development fees.

Technology, second only to death: Sam Pitroda

Technology, second only to death: Sam Pitroda

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

Sam Pitroda, chairman of India's Knowledge Commission, has predicted that the "digital silk road of the 21st century is definitely going to be all about information highways of tomorrow."

PHOTOS: Celebrities, fashion at Melbourne Cup

PHOTOS: Celebrities, fashion at Melbourne Cup

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

From ladies fashion hats, fresh floral hats and crazy headpieces - Melbourne Cup, saw it all.

Ajith strikes gold

Ajith strikes gold

Rediff.com3 Nov 2006

Review: Speed Racer

Review: Speed Racer

Rediff.com9 May 2008

If you have kids, or can manage to feel as awestruck as one, this film, starring Emile Hirsch, John Goodman, Susan Sarandon, Christina Ricci and directed by Andy & Larry Wachowski, is for you.

'I want to do consistently well in ODIs also'

'I want to do consistently well in ODIs also'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

Gautam Gambhir, India's top performer in the Twenty20 World Cup triumph, is eyeing a permanent place in the Test and ODI teams.

Tsonga knocked out in first round

Tsonga knocked out in first round

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

The Australian Open runner-up was beaten by Croatian wild card entrant Mario Ancic at the Marseille Open.

China to use rockets to ensure perfect weather

China to use rockets to ensure perfect weather

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

China will fire rockets into the sky to scatter any rainclouds ahead of next year's Beijing Olympics to ensure perfect weather, state media said on Tuesday.

South Africans deny team split over leaving Colomb

South Africans deny team split over leaving Colomb

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

South Africa's cricketers have struck back at suggestions made in Sri Lanka that senior players bullied lower-profile colleagues into agreeing to abandon the tour on security grounds.

Tax implications on sale of old flat

Tax implications on sale of old flat

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

Buying a new flat by selling an old one allows you to get tax exemptions, but there are some conditions that need to be fulfilled.

Insurance: Read the fine print now!

Insurance: Read the fine print now!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

With spiralling costs, it is important that you read the fine print in your insurance policy.

Russia clinch Davis Cup

Russia clinch Davis Cup

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

Marat Safin beat Jose Acasuso in a nerve-racking fifth and decisive rubber as Russia beat Argentina 3-2 in final.

India Inc celebrates Tata-Corus deal

India Inc celebrates Tata-Corus deal

Rediff.com21 Oct 2006

'It might not have a direct impact on the domestic steel industry but will improve India's position in the global market.'

Hewitt marries soap actress

Hewitt marries soap actress

Rediff.com21 Jul 2005

Australia's version of "Becks and Posh", were married in a harbourside ceremony at the Sydney Opera House.

Terror cover: India ahead of all

Terror cover: India ahead of all

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

Beckham red card overturned by Spanish FA

Beckham red card overturned by Spanish FA

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

Beckham was sent off three minutes from the end in Real Madrid's defeat by Valencia for applauding a decision "in a sarcastic manner".

East Bengal lift ASEAN Cup

East Bengal lift ASEAN Cup

Rediff.com26 Jul 2003

Striker Mike Okoro, Baichung Bhutia and Alvito D'Cunha scored goals.\n\n\n\n

'I lost 11 kilos in two months'

'I lost 11 kilos in two months'

Rediff.com25 May 2007

Get Ahead reader Anuj Thakur shares his inspiring weightloss story with us.

'We'll give India a good fight'

'We'll give India a good fight'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2006

Travel like a billionaire

Travel like a billionaire

Rediff.com22 Mar 2006

How to win the war on terror

How to win the war on terror

Rediff.com20 Feb 2006

Why Gwyneth won't be Yoko

Why Gwyneth won't be Yoko

Rediff.com12 Oct 2004

Hewitt withdraws from Masters Cup

Hewitt withdraws from Masters Cup

Rediff.com8 Nov 2005

The Australian has withdrawn from the season-ending Masters Cup in Shanghai due to the impending birth of his first child.

Greece shock France to enter semis

Greece shock France to enter semis

Rediff.com26 Jun 2004

Greek club has no interest in Bhutia

Greek club has no interest in Bhutia

Rediff.com27 May 2003

Greek first division football club Panionios Athens denied reports that they plan to sign the Indian football ace.

Hewitt pulls out of French Open

Hewitt pulls out of French Open

Rediff.com19 May 2005

Australia's world number two Lleyton Hewitt has pulled out of the French Open after fracturing a rib in a fall this month

Pierce sets sights on French Open

Pierce sets sights on French Open

Rediff.com9 Apr 2005

Lessons our hockey chiefs should learn

Lessons our hockey chiefs should learn

Rediff.com30 Aug 2003

For India and Pakistan matches, at least 30 to 40 per cent of the paying public was of Indian origin, and more than 30 Indian media persons turned up to cover the event — including five TV channels. Surely this is something that the IHF can build on.

'People should feel like spending more'

'People should feel like spending more'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

'One of the ways to do that is to ensure that NBFCs have got liquidity.' 'If we don't do that, this mood of gloom will continue.' NBFCs need to be provided with liquidity if they have to start lending.

The best male pairs in Hindi cinema

The best male pairs in Hindi cinema

Rediff.com27 Feb 2004

Bhupathi-Mirnyi to team up again

Bhupathi-Mirnyi to team up again

Rediff.com28 Mar 2003