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French Open PIX: Medvedev and Tsitsipas stunned

French Open PIX: Medvedev and Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com31 May 2022

IMAGES from Day 9 of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

Tsitsipas anti-vaccine comments irks Greek govt

Tsitsipas anti-vaccine comments irks Greek govt

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

'...What is at stake, however, is his ability to assess the need for vaccinations or whether the vaccine has been tested for a sufficient period of time. And ... he has neither the knowledge nor the studies nor the research work that would allow him to form an opinion about it.'

Olympic medals and their evolution

Olympic medals and their evolution

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

During the ancient Olympic Games, athletes who emerged victorious were awarded 'Kotinos' or olive wreaths

Paris Masters: Tsitsipas retires with arm issue

Paris Masters: Tsitsipas retires with arm issue

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

'My arm has been -- I have had an issue there for quite a while now. It has gotten bigger in the last couple of weeks, so I'm just trying to protect it.'

Tokyo 2020 Games handover ceremony stripped down to bare bones

Tokyo 2020 Games handover ceremony stripped down to bare bones

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics flame handover ceremony in Athens this week will be a scaled-down event with only a few Tokyo Games officials and torch bearers inside the stadium to protect everyone from the coronavirus, the Hellenic Olympic Committee said on Monday. The handover ceremony usually attracts thousand of spectators, officials and ceremony participants in the central Athens' Panathenaic Stadium, site of the first modern Olympics in 1896.

Indians' funds in Swiss banks soars by 50% to over Rs 30,000 cr

Indians' funds in Swiss banks soars by 50% to over Rs 30,000 cr

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Funds parked by Indian individuals and firms in Swiss banks, including through India-based branches and other financial institutions, jumped to a 14-year-high of 3.83 billion Swiss francs (over Rs 30,500 crore) in 2021 on a sharp surge in holdings via securities and similar instruments while customer deposits rose as well, annual data from Switzerland's central bank showed on Thursday.

ATP Cup PIX: Tsitsipas thumps out-of-sync Zverev

ATP Cup PIX: Tsitsipas thumps out-of-sync Zverev

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

The hosts had blanked Germany in their opening tie and became the first to seal a quarter-final spot with their second 3-0 win in the inaugural team event.

Saurabh Chaudhary claims gold in shooting World Cup

Saurabh Chaudhary claims gold in shooting World Cup

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Saurabh Chaudhary shot 16 in the gold medal contest to finish ahead of Germany's Michael Schwald (6).

Aus Open finalist Medvedev revels in dream-wrecker role

Aus Open finalist Medvedev revels in dream-wrecker role

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

'I'm happy to have the chance to try to stop, one more time, somebody from making history.'

Tennis: Medvedev meets Nadal in Acapulco semis

Tennis: Medvedev meets Nadal in Acapulco semis

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Medvedev squandered a two-set lead against Nadal in their previous meeting in the Melbourne final in January, allowing the Spaniard to clinch his 21st Grand Slam title.

Football Focus: Valencia report two COVID-19 positives

Football Focus: Valencia report two COVID-19 positives

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

These moving pictures on the refugee crisis won the Pulitzer award

These moving pictures on the refugee crisis won the Pulitzer award

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Rediff.com presents a selection of the Pultizer Prize winning images that unveil Europe's massive refugee crisis.

Long and special road leads Pavlyuchenkova to brink of French Open glory

Long and special road leads Pavlyuchenkova to brink of French Open glory

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Pavlyuchenkova finally reached a Grand Slam final in her 52nd appearance

ATP Finals: Inspired Thiem outshines Nadal

ATP Finals: Inspired Thiem outshines Nadal

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

World number two Nadal's fate will rest on his final group match against Tsitsipas.

Airport PPPs on a crowded runway; private sector bids could be subdued

Airport PPPs on a crowded runway; private sector bids could be subdued

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Airports hold pride of place in the government's National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) programme to monetise public assets. Private airport operators, including the Adani group, Fairfax, GMR and Zurich Airport, are expected to evince interest in the next round of public private partnership (PPP) development of state-owned Airport Authority of India (AAI) airports. Industry analysts, however, do not expect bids to be as high as the last round, which saw Adani group gain control of six airports.

The Best Wildlife Photographs, 2022!

The Best Wildlife Photographs, 2022!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The winners of the Natural History Museum's prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition were announced at an awards ceremony in London. American photographer Karine Aigner was announced as this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

PIX: Pregnant Esha Deol looks gorgeous on her Babymoon

PIX: Pregnant Esha Deol looks gorgeous on her Babymoon

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Esha Deol makes pretty pictures in Greece.

India calls for end to violence, says honest dialogue can bridge differences

India calls for end to violence, says honest dialogue can bridge differences

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

India has said that it was deeply concerned over the deteriorating situation in Ukraine and reiterated its call for immediate cessation of violence and end to hostilities.

PIX: Djokovic, Tsitsipas in Italian Open showdown

PIX: Djokovic, Tsitsipas in Italian Open showdown

Rediff.com15 May 2022

World number one Novak Djokovic earned his 1,000th tour-level victory by beating Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday to reach the Italian Open final.

Greece determined to go out on a high

Greece determined to go out on a high

Rediff.com15 Jun 2008

Defeats by Sweden and Russia have sealed the fate of the surprise Euro 2004 winners, who have yet to score a goal at the tournament and never looked like getting back into either game.

WC qualifiers: Ronaldo tricks; crowd trouble at Eng, Poland matches

WC qualifiers: Ronaldo tricks; crowd trouble at Eng, Poland matches

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Images and summary of all the World Cup 2022 qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

Soccer boss invades pitch with GUN!

Soccer boss invades pitch with GUN!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Greece indefinitely suspended its Superleague soccer fixtures on Monday after the owner of the club PAOK Salonika was filmed wearing a gun holster as he strode onto the pitch to protest about a disallowed goal.

Greek crisis to hit Indian exports, trigger capital outflows

Greek crisis to hit Indian exports, trigger capital outflows

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

India's software and engineering exports may take a hit and the country may also face larger capital outflows.

How China's BRI is making inroads into Europe

How China's BRI is making inroads into Europe

Rediff.com21 May 2019

'Chinese companies have acquired stakes in 13 ports in Europe, including in Greece, Spain and, most recently, Belgium.' 'Those ports handle about 10 percent of Europe's shipping container capacity,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Nadal's journey to record 22 Grand Slam titles

Nadal's journey to record 22 Grand Slam titles

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Nadal surpassed the haul of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

TOURING Rajasthan Through Bollywood's Eyes

TOURING Rajasthan Through Bollywood's Eyes

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Rajasthan's royal architecture and striking landscapes are a hot favourite among tourists and film-makers. Its majestic beauty and history has coloured many a movies and their visuals to unforgettable effect.

Sangwan, Zareen in finals at Belgrade boxing

Sangwan, Zareen in finals at Belgrade boxing

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

Asian silver-medallist Sumit Sangwan (91kg) and former junior World champion Nikhat Zareen (51kg) were among eight Indian boxers to make the finals, while five others settled for bronze medals in the 56th Belgrade International Tournament in Serbia.

Indian investors relax, Greek crisis will not impact your returns

Indian investors relax, Greek crisis will not impact your returns

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Greek crisis is coming at a time when India is short of hard news on the domestic front.

'Modi is no god, but a human being who can be defeated'

'Modi is no god, but a human being who can be defeated'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

'Mamata Didi is the only politician who can take on the might of Modi.'

Bella Hadid flaunts bikini bod during Greek getaway

Bella Hadid flaunts bikini bod during Greek getaway

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Their pics will make you go green with jealousy.

Medals Table: Tokyo Paralympics

Medals Table: Tokyo Paralympics

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

The medals tally at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

Medvedev beats compatriot Rublev to reach semis in Melbourne

Medvedev beats compatriot Rublev to reach semis in Melbourne

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Fourth seed Medvedev had won all his previous matches against Rublev in straight sets and it was no different at a scorching Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday.

Analysing the Greek crisis

Analysing the Greek crisis

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

The Greek economy once again threatens to bring down the European project.

Japan Olympic Committee deputy head has coronavirus

Japan Olympic Committee deputy head has coronavirus

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Japan Olympic Committee's deputy chief Kozo Tashima said Tuesday he had tested positive for the coronavirus, as doubts increase over whether Tokyo can safely host the Summer Games.

India yet to draw up plan to deal with any Greek fallout

India yet to draw up plan to deal with any Greek fallout

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Worries over Greece sparked a sell-off in emerging markets on Monday

PHOTOS: Syrian amputee carries Rio Olympic flame through Athens refugee camp

PHOTOS: Syrian amputee carries Rio Olympic flame through Athens refugee camp

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

A Syrian amputee swimmer ran with the Olympic flame through a refugee camp in Athens on Tuesday to highlight the plight of the million people who fled their homes for Europe since last year.

US Open PIX: Serena slays world No 2; Medvedev through

US Open PIX: Serena slays world No 2; Medvedev through

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

A summary of Wednesday's action at the US Open on Day 3.

Online Chess Olympiad: Players offered hotel rooms

Online Chess Olympiad: Players offered hotel rooms

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

ll India Chess Federation (AICF) has offered Vidit Gujrathi and Koneru Humpy to play the remaining matches from five-star hotels.

No Greek tragedy here: Korakaki takes gold, second medal

No Greek tragedy here: Korakaki takes gold, second medal

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Greek shooter Anna Korakaki took the gold medal in the women's 25 metre pistol event on Tuesday, two days after she won a bronze and became the first woman to win a medal in shooting for Greece.

Shahid Kapoor's BEAUTIFUL life in pictures!

Shahid Kapoor's BEAUTIFUL life in pictures!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Happy birthday, Shahid Kapoor.