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French Open: Retiring Gasquet faces Sinner challenge

French Open: Retiring Gasquet faces Sinner challenge

Rediff.com28 May 2025

'Beautiful draw': Retiring Gasquet meets Sinner in French Open swansong

5 Indians kidnapped in Mali as Al Qaeda-linked outfit closes in

5 Indians kidnapped in Mali as Al Qaeda-linked outfit closes in

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The embassy of India in Bamako said it was "aware of the unfortunate incident" involving the kidnapping of five Indian nationals in Mali on November 6 and is working closely with local authorities and the concerned company to ensure their "safe release as quickly as possible."

French Open: Andreeva, Pegula progress to Round 3

French Open: Andreeva, Pegula progress to Round 3

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Teenager Andreeva shows her mettle, Pegula advances at French Open

French Open PIX: Alcaraz advances; Osaka knocked out

French Open PIX: Alcaraz advances; Osaka knocked out

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Defending champions Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz powered into the second round of the French Open on Monday.

French Open: Olympic champion Zheng reaches Round 3

French Open: Olympic champion Zheng reaches Round 3

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Olympic champion Zheng powers into French Open third round

President Murmu To Take Rafale Sortie Today

President Murmu To Take Rafale Sortie Today

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

President Droupadi Murmu will take a sortie in a Rafale fighter jet in Ambala, Haryana.

Bharti Space to invest $36 million in French satellite major Eutelsat

Bharti Space to invest $36 million in French satellite major Eutelsat

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

As part of a plan to refinance debt and expand its upcoming constellation of satellites, French satellite major Eutelsat Communications will raise euro 1.35 billion, or $1.55 billion, through a reserved capital increase and a rights issue, the company announced on Friday. Bharti Enterprises' space venture, Bharti Space Ltd, will invest euro 31.4 million, or $36 million, in the capital raise.

Balaji and Reyes-Varela knocked out of French Open

Balaji and Reyes-Varela knocked out of French Open

Rediff.com31 May 2025

India's N Sriram Balaji and his Mexican partner Miguel Reyes-Varela's French Open journey came to an end with the second round defeat against fourth seed Italians Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori, in Paris on Saturday.

Nagal dumped out of French Open qualifying

Nagal dumped out of French Open qualifying

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Nagal bows out of French Open qualifying

French Open: Ruud fumes over rankings 'rat race'

French Open: Ruud fumes over rankings 'rat race'

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Ruud criticises ATP rankings 'rat race'

ATP Finals showdown: Sinner, Alcaraz eye No.1 glory

ATP Finals showdown: Sinner, Alcaraz eye No.1 glory

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are poised to reignite their rivalry at the ATP Finals, with the year-ending championship that begins on Sunday expected to produce another title showdown between the pair in a season that has belonged to them.

Top 6 Countries To Study Abroad

Top 6 Countries To Study Abroad

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Study abroad experts explain how Canada, Australia, Germany, France and Dubai are redefining global education.

ISRO's 'Bahubali' rocket injects heaviest satellite in orbit

ISRO's 'Bahubali' rocket injects heaviest satellite in orbit

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

The heaviest communication satellite to be launched from the Indian soil onboard a new generation, homegrown 'Bahubali' rocket was successfully placed into the intended orbit on Sunday, the Indian Space Research Organisation said.

From record bid to Russian jail: Cyclist's 50-day ordeal

From record bid to Russian jail: Cyclist's 50-day ordeal

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Sehili was placed in a pre-trial detention centre in Ussuriysk, about 100 km (60 miles) north of Vladivostok. He could have faced up to two years in a Russian jail.

American Paul Sets Record At French Open!

American Paul Sets Record At French Open!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Tommy Paul becomes first American man to reach French Open quarters in 22 years!

Chinappa enters Japan Open semifinals

Chinappa enters Japan Open semifinals

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Joshna will now take on fourth seed Egyptian Rana Ismail in the last-four stage.

8 Indian Dishes And Their Global Cousins

8 Indian Dishes And Their Global Cousins

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Across continents and cultures, people unknowingly cook similar dishes -- same idea, different ingredients or different method of preparation. Many Indian favourites have surprising global twins that nearly mirror our flavours, techniques or eating style.

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Sabalenka advance; Rune survives

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Sabalenka advance; Rune survives

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Iga Swiatek continued her bid for a fifth French Open title when the Polish fifth seed overcame Romania's Jaqueline Cristian to reach the Roland Garros fourth round.

WTA Finals: Sabalenka staves off Gauff to reach semis

WTA Finals: Sabalenka staves off Gauff to reach semis

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Earlier, Pegula secured a breezy 6-2, 6-3 victory over the already-eliminated Jasmine Paolini and said she would work out a strategy for her next opponent despite knowing there was a slim chance of an exit if Gauff prevailed in three sets.

Rejuvenated United out for revenge against Spurs

Rejuvenated United out for revenge against Spurs

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Manchester United's season, already their worst in the Premier League, hit a new low with their 1-0 defeat to Spurs in that final in Bilbao that denied them a spot in this season's Champions League.

Paolini survives Yuan scare at French Open

Paolini survives Yuan scare at French Open

Rediff.com26 May 2025

But the 29-year-old late bloomer found a way back into the match and rattled off the next four games to book her second-round spot.

Fonseca credits Guga for Brazilian support at French Open

Fonseca credits Guga for Brazilian support at French Open

Rediff.com28 May 2025

One of the rising stars of the men's tour, Fonseca shocked ninth seed Andrey Rublev on his Grand Slam main draw debut at the Australian Open in January and became the youngest Brazilian to win an ATP tournament at the Argentina Open the following month.

Granollers-Zeballos break duck with French Open doubles crown

Granollers-Zeballos break duck with French Open doubles crown

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Fifth seeds Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos bagged their maiden Grand Slam trophy as a pair by battling past British duo Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski in the French Open doubles final.

The Kamini Kaushal You Didn't Know

The Kamini Kaushal You Didn't Know

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

When Kamini Kaushal passed away at 98, she missed being a centenarian by just two years. But there is very little else that she missed out on in her long, rich, creatively fulfilling life.

French Open PIX: Gauff, Sabalenka To Face Off In Final

French Open PIX: Gauff, Sabalenka To Face Off In Final

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Coco Gauff ended local heroine Lois Boisson's dream run at the French Open with a ruthless 6-1, 6-2 victory on Thursday to set up a final clash with top seed Aryna Sabalenka.

Countdown starts: ISRO's heaviest satellite ready for launch

Countdown starts: ISRO's heaviest satellite ready for launch

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

The satellite, weighing about 4,410 kg will be the heaviest to be launched from the Indian soil and into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO), the space agency said. The satellite will travel onboard a LVM3-M5 rocket, dubbed as 'Bahubali' for its heavylift capability.

Overtourism Post-Olympics Chokes French Neighbourhood!

Overtourism Post-Olympics Chokes French Neighbourhood!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Residents of Montmartre in Paris are sounding the alarm over overtourism, fearing their picturesque hilltop neighbourhood could become the next Barcelona or Venice, as tourist numbers spike following last year's Olympic Games.

CBSE announces dates for Class X, XII board exams

CBSE announces dates for Class X, XII board exams

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct class 10 and 12 board exams from February 17, 2026. The board has released the final datesheet nearly 110 days in advance.

Erdogan asks Meloni to stop smoking, she replied...

Erdogan asks Meloni to stop smoking, she replied...

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's anti-tobacco crusade has a new target: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Politico reported.

Jannik Sinner reveals why his dad missed French Open final

Jannik Sinner reveals why his dad missed French Open final

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Jannik Sinner was part of the longest French Open final when he lost in five sets to defending champion Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday but his dad was not there to witness it.

Sinner had 'sleepless nights' after French Open loss to Alcaraz

Sinner had 'sleepless nights' after French Open loss to Alcaraz

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

World number one Jannik Sinner wants to use the Halle Open as a chance to bounce back from sleepless nights after his agonising loss to rival Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final this month.

Countdown begins for launch of ISRO's heaviest satellite

Countdown begins for launch of ISRO's heaviest satellite

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

ISRO is set to launch its communication satellite CMS-03 from Sriharikota. The satellite, weighing 4,410 kg, will be the heaviest launched from Indian soil into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).

Rohan Bopanna hangs up racquet after 20 years on Tour

Rohan Bopanna hangs up racquet after 20 years on Tour

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

The 45-year-old Bopanna's final appearance on the Tour came at the Paris Masters, where he partnered Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik, losing in the opening round earlier this week.

Portugal qualify for World Cup; England, France win

Portugal qualify for World Cup; England, France win

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Portugal qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Sunday with a 9-1 hammering of Armenia that included hat-tricks from both Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves.

PIX: Alcaraz edges Sinner in EPIC to win French Open

PIX: Alcaraz edges Sinner in EPIC to win French Open

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz fought back from the brink to outlast top seed Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(10-2) in a French Open final for the ages on Sunday to retain his crown and cement his status as the Prince of Clay in Roland Garros' post-Rafa Nadal era.

Sinner exacts revenge on Altmaier at Shanghai Masters

Sinner exacts revenge on Altmaier at Shanghai Masters

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Defending champion Jannik Sinner defeated Daniel Altmaier to avenge a loss two years ago at the French Open as he marched into the third round of the Shanghai Masters with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over the German.

SEE: President Murmu takes a sortie in Rafale

SEE: President Murmu takes a sortie in Rafale

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

President Droupadi Murmu undertook a sortie in a Rafale fighter jet from the Air Force Station in Ambala. This follows a previous sortie in a Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter aircraft in April 2023.

Mixed fortunes for Indians at French Open

Mixed fortunes for Indians at French Open

Rediff.com28 May 2025

India's Yuki Bhambri and his American partner Robert Galloway secured a hard-fought victory but Rithvik Bollipalli's search for his maiden win in a Grand Slam main draw continued in the French Open men's doubles opening round, in Paris, on Wednesday.

FIDE World Cup: IM Aronyak Ghosh upsets GM Bartel

FIDE World Cup: IM Aronyak Ghosh upsets GM Bartel

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

The experienced Surya Shekhar Ganguly, GM Raunak Sadhwani and GM Karthik Venkatraman scored comfortable victories while M Pranesh played out a draw to advance to the second round, while IM Aronyak Ghosh defeated GM Mateusz Bartel of Poland to force a tie-breaker, in the FIDE World Cup 2025 in Panaji on Sunday.

Meet the men ready to crash the French Open party

Meet the men ready to crash the French Open party

Rediff.com22 May 2025

As the spotlight shines on Carlos Alcaraz's title defence and Novak Djokovic's pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam, a determined group of challengers is quietly preparing to shake up the draw.