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Murray relieved to end 36-month Grand Slam drought

Murray relieved to end 36-month Grand Slam drought

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Once the immediate euphoria of winning Wimbledon for a second time had subsided, the tears flowing down Andy Murray's face bore testament to the sheer relief surging through his body.

'Inflation in the kitchen defeated the BJP'

'Inflation in the kitchen defeated the BJP'

Rediff.com13 May 2023

'The wife will not only abuse her husband for giving her less money, but also abuse the government.' 'Look at the price of a cooking gas cylinder, it is Rs 1,200.'

Sreejesh says India target medals at Hockey WC, Asian Games

Sreejesh says India target medals at Hockey WC, Asian Games

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The Indian men's hockey team, which ended a 41-year medal drought by clinching a bronze medal in Tokyo, rose to 3rd in the International Hockey Federation (FIH) World Rankings, behind Belgium and Australia, respectively.

Is Sharad Pawar Buying Insurance?

Is Sharad Pawar Buying Insurance?

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Sharad Pawar reckons that the NCP has value as a united, going concern, not as a gaggle of leaders in search of followers, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Flashback 2022: Malaika-Arjun's 'M' Word

Flashback 2022: Malaika-Arjun's 'M' Word

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events.

Indonesia Open: Prannoy storms into quarters; Sameer, Ashwini-Sikki lose

Indonesia Open: Prannoy storms into quarters; Sameer, Ashwini-Sikki lose

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

This was Sameer's fifth loss to Lee in seven meetings.

Chris Martin keen to end wickets drought in new season

Chris Martin keen to end wickets drought in new season

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

After an unimpressive last season, lanky New Zealand fast bowler Chris Martin wants to make a positive start to the new season by doing well at the upcoming Test series against India, a country he is touring for the first time.

'Water is not anybody's private property'

'Water is not anybody's private property'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

'Water is not an economic resource, but we treat water as an economic resource meant for the benefit of human beings.' 'Water is more of a life source than an economic resource.'

EPL PIX: Rampant Man City crush Arsenal; Chelsea fall at home

EPL PIX: Rampant Man City crush Arsenal; Chelsea fall at home

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Wednesday.

Singapore Open: Saina stuns Bing Jiao to join Sindhu, Prannoy in quarters

Singapore Open: Saina stuns Bing Jiao to join Sindhu, Prannoy in quarters

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Saina showed signs of regaining her form on her way to a sensational win over Chinese world number 9 He Bing Jiao

Liverpool's history not a burden anymore: Klopp

Liverpool's history not a burden anymore: Klopp

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Seven different managers have tried and failed to recapture Liverpool's long-lost domestic glory before Klopp arrived at Anfield in 2015 to -- in his own words -- turn the Merseyside club from "doubters into believers".

When survival trumped bias

When survival trumped bias

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

What years of education, social messaging and reservations couldn't accomplish, water scarcity did in one summer, says Geetanjali Krishna.

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

The rumblings of discontent from Righteous Europe over Qatar's admittedly appalling human rights record can only be viewed as deeply disingenuous and phoney, argues Kanika Datta.

Anupam says govt responsible for worsening situation in India

Anupam says govt responsible for worsening situation in India

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Asked if the efforts of the government should have been more in providing relief right now than managing their own image and perception, the National Award-winning actor said it is important for the government to rise to the occasion and do things for the people who elected them.

Ozil moves from Arsenal to Fenerbahce

Ozil moves from Arsenal to Fenerbahce

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

The 32-year-old World Cup-winner, who was among the highest-paid players at the London club, has not played since March.

PIX: Lewandowski wins it for Barca; Mbappe rescues PSG

PIX: Lewandowski wins it for Barca; Mbappe rescues PSG

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Ligue 1 and Serie A.

Shinde govt comes under fire as another project moves to Gujarat

Shinde govt comes under fire as another project moves to Gujarat

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

The Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government has come under fire following the Centre's announcement that Tata-Airbus C-295 transport aircraft project would be set up in Gujarat, with the opposition seeking to know why the project that was supposed to come up in Maharashtra went to the neighbouring state.

Anshu wins silver to create history at World Wrestling

Anshu wins silver to create history at World Wrestling

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Anshu Malik settled for a silver medal after losing her 57kg final to 2016 Olympic champion Helen Lousie Maroulis but Sarita Mor grabbed her maiden medal at the big stage by winning the 59kg bronze, in Oslo, Norway on Thursday.

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Eight years is a long time in the life of an athlete. But just like Messi, Di Maria has preserved and persisted towards his childhood dream, points out Deepti Patwardhan.

Jet pilots serves legal notice, sets April 14 deadline

Jet pilots serves legal notice, sets April 14 deadline

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Jet Airways pilots along with engineers and senior executives have not been paid for the last three months.

Euro 2020: Bale at the heart of a Welsh dragon

Euro 2020: Bale at the heart of a Welsh dragon

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

It would be easy to characterise Wales as a team who rely heavily on the Real Madrid winger, however much of a shift they all put in, but Bale's link up play with Ramsey and his vision stood out.

Euro PICS: Sterling effort takes England past Croatia

Euro PICS: Sterling effort takes England past Croatia

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Rahim Sterling, something of a surprise starter after a flat end to the domestic season but a favourite of manager Gareth Southgate, slid home a 61st-minute shot after great work by Kalvin Phillips to end an individual drought that had run through England's three previous major tournaments.

Tea companies may may get their flavour back despite drop in prices

Tea companies may may get their flavour back despite drop in prices

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Last year, major tea companies performed well on the back of higher prices. However, a drop in prices over the past month and a half, is threatening to put a spanner in a repeat performance. Tea prices started on a strong note this year with prices ruling higher than last year on the back of crop loss due to adverse weather conditions. After mid-June, however, prices started dropping, though they are still higher than 2019-levels for north Indian teas (which account for more than 80 per cent of total production).

If England Get Rid Of Kohli, Surya Early...

If England Get Rid Of Kohli, Surya Early...

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Out of India's total tally of 842 runs in five matches, the duo has rattled up 471 runs -- which accounts to 55 percent of the runs -- at a strike rate of 160.

PIX: Barcelona held at Sevilla; Juventus cruise

PIX: Barcelona held at Sevilla; Juventus cruise

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Second-placed Sevilla were held to a 1-1 draw by Barcelona, while Juventus registered a routine 2-0 win over struggling Cagliari.

F1: Bottas wins in Turkey; Hamilton finishes 5th

F1: Bottas wins in Turkey; Hamilton finishes 5th

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Valtteri Bottas ended his year-long drought with a dominant victory in Turkey on Sunday while unhappy Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton finished fifth and lost the Formula One championship lead to Red Bull's Max Verstappen.

A bad monsoon could add to mounting rural distress

A bad monsoon could add to mounting rural distress

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

The IMD came out with a dismaying prediction.

Didn't say no to IPL matches in Maharashtra: Fadnavis

Didn't say no to IPL matches in Maharashtra: Fadnavis

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

"We did not say no to IPL. We just said we cannot give drinking water for IPL," Fadnavis said.

Ozil unveiled at Turkish club Fenerbahce

Ozil unveiled at Turkish club Fenerbahce

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The former Arsenal forward rules out Germany return.

Celebrating water traditions

Celebrating water traditions

Rediff.com10 May 2012

The main reasons for water scarcity are wastage, pollution and unsustainable management.

What BJP's Gujarat Win Proves

What BJP's Gujarat Win Proves

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

What these elections prove beyond any doubt (if ever there was one) that Modi's hold over public mind and Shah's mastery of election management are unparalleled. It doesn't seem likely that they will be matched any time soon in the Indian political scene, reaffirms Shreekant Sambrani.

Rahul meets protesting TN farmers, slams PM

Rahul meets protesting TN farmers, slams PM

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Why PM has given debt relief to richest people, and not to the people who have built this country, he said.

In a first, PMO assigns work for junior ministers

In a first, PMO assigns work for junior ministers

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Breaking a long tradition, the PMO has ensured that specific divisions in each ministry are allocated to junior ministers.

Will Wankhede get additional water supply during IPL? HC asks BMC

Will Wankhede get additional water supply during IPL? HC asks BMC

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The court asked the civic body to file an affidavit on this.

Food grains shouldn't go the way of COVID vaccines: India at UN

Food grains shouldn't go the way of COVID vaccines: India at UN

Rediff.com19 May 2022

The minister emphasised that India will play its due role in advancing global food security and it will do so in a manner in which it upholds equity, displays compassion, and promotes social justice.

Diesel at 100!!!

Diesel at 100!!!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

'The question often being asked is whether the demand for petrol and diesel is price inelastic?' asks Arun Balakrishnan, former chairman and managing director, Hindustan Petroleum.

'Climate change could push up cereal prices by 29%'

'Climate change could push up cereal prices by 29%'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

A report authored by UN's panel of scientists from across the world on climate change and sent to the governments of 197 countries has ominous news on the climate change front.

EPL PIX: Spurs hold Liverpool; Man City cruise to win

EPL PIX: Spurs hold Liverpool; Man City cruise to win

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool raised the spirits with a rip-roaring 2-2 draw in a pre-Christmas Premier League classic on Sunday after a weekend marred by COVID-19 related postponements.

TN seeks special package of Rs 1K cr to address water crisis

TN seeks special package of Rs 1K cr to address water crisis

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

The special package assistance would be used to augment irrigation structures in drought-prone areas to address the agrarian distress and drinking water crisis.

Rains may break 2-year El Nino jinx

Rains may break 2-year El Nino jinx

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Though the summer is expected to be hotter, global and domestic forecasts point to good rains.