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14 strength exercises you can do at home

14 strength exercises you can do at home

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

These workouts will help you build strength and stamina without going to the gym.

Australian Open: Roger Federer fights off Wawrinka to reach final

Australian Open: Roger Federer fights off Wawrinka to reach final

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Roger Federer held firm against a furious fightback from fellow Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka, edging his former apprentice 7-5, 6-3, 1-6, 4-6, 6-3 in a Melbourne Park classic to reach the final of the Australian Open on Thursday.

Sports Shorts: Sharapova, Venus sail into China Open second round

Sports Shorts: Sharapova, Venus sail into China Open second round

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Reigning French Open champion Maria Sharapova, former world number one Venus Williams and Australian Samantha Stosur sailed into the second round of the China Open with straight set victories on Sunday.

Sports Shorts: Osaka claims Pan Pacific Open title

Sports Shorts: Osaka claims Pan Pacific Open title

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Federer, Serena roll into quarters; Pliskova knocked out

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Federer, Serena roll into quarters; Pliskova knocked out

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

IMAGES from Day 7 at Wimbledon on Monday

Bollywood on censorship: Are we heading back to the dark days?

Bollywood on censorship: Are we heading back to the dark days?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

The meeting lasted for nearly two and a half hours.

Sharapova, Pennetta progress at Indian Wells

Sharapova, Pennetta progress at Indian Wells

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Twice winner Maria Sharapova and reigning champion Flavia Pennetta advanced to the third round of the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday, though in sharply contrasting fashion.

PHOTOS: Muller knocks out Nadal; Federer and Murray sail through

PHOTOS: Muller knocks out Nadal; Federer and Murray sail through

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Defending champion Andy Murray eased into the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the 10th successive year with a 7-6(1), 6-4, 6-4 victory over Benoit Paire on Monday.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic exits after retiring injured, Federer, Cilic power into semis

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic exits after retiring injured, Federer, Cilic power into semis

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

PHOTOS from day seven of the Wimbledon championships at the All England Lawn Tennis in London on Wednesday

What Bolt can do after retirement...

What Bolt can do after retirement...

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

As he blazes through the Rio Games aiming for his historic third batch of three sprint gold medals, Jamaica's Usain Bolt has been clear this is his last time on the Olympic track, where he feels he has nothing left to prove.

Roger Federer claims Australian Open crown

Roger Federer claims Australian Open crown

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Roger Federer beat Rafael Nadal 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 in the Australian Open final on Sunday to win his 18th Grand Slam singles title.

Candidates Chess: Anand wins in Russia, sets up Carlsen rematch

Candidates Chess: Anand wins in Russia, sets up Carlsen rematch

Rediff.com29 Mar 2014

Five-times world champion Viswanathan Anand proved all his critics wrong and won the Candidates Chess tournament after settling for a draw with Sergey Karjakin of Russia in the 13th and penultimate round in Khanty Mansiysk (Russia) on Saturday.

'I am okay with being curvy'

'I am okay with being curvy'

Rediff.com4 May 2016

'You don't have to be a size zero to be attractive on screen. It's about owning who you are and your body and embracing it.' Straight talk from Sunny Leone.

Indian Wells: Djokovic, Murray struggle to reach 4th round

Indian Wells: Djokovic, Murray struggle to reach 4th round

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

World No 1 Novak Djokovic and fourth-seeded Andy Murray each had to contend with different degrees of adversity before they advanced.

Ranji roundup: Bengal, Punjab fail to qualify for quarters; Kerala advance

Ranji roundup: Bengal, Punjab fail to qualify for quarters; Kerala advance

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Bengal opener Abhimanyu Easwaran's maiden double hundred went in vain as Bengal failed to qualify for the knockout stages after their final Ranji Trophy Group B encounter against Punjab ended in a draw in Kolkata.

Sports Shorts: India's juniors continue gold rush at Shooting World Cup

Sports Shorts: India's juniors continue gold rush at Shooting World Cup

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Vijayveer Sidhu, 16, shot a gold in the 25m standard pistol event for junior men after combining with Rajkanwar Singh Sandhu and Adarsh Singh to claim the team gold on the last day of the ISSF World Championships.

Athletics Worlds: Farah maintains domination with epic 10,000m win in last run

Athletics Worlds: Farah maintains domination with epic 10,000m win in last run

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

With 55,000 of his home fans roaring their support at the London Stadium, the 34-year-old Briton sprinted away with his 10th consecutive gold medal in a global track final, a dazzling sequence that ranks among the greatest feats in sport.

PHOTOS: Federer survives scare to enter semis, Wozniacki in final

PHOTOS: Federer survives scare to enter semis, Wozniacki in final

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Roger Federer stared down defeat and saved two match points before knocking Tomas Berdych out of the Miami Open on Thursday with a 6-2, 3-6, 7-6(6) victory in their thrilling quarter-final.

The One and Only Mary Kom

The One and Only Mary Kom

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

'I am actually quicker now than before,' Boxing legend Mary Kom tells Pavan Lall.

I am not a terrorist, says 'free man' Sanjay Dutt

I am not a terrorist, says 'free man' Sanjay Dutt

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Speaking about his last few days in jail, Dutt said that excitement of freedom and being with family did not allow him to eat nor sleep.

Ashes Test: England rock Australia with late burst

Ashes Test: England rock Australia with late burst

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

England were scenting victory after claiming three late wickets to reduce Australia to 174 for six on a fluctuating fourth day of the first Ashes Test at Trent Bridge on Saturday.

French Open PIX: Federer, Nadal waltz into last 8

French Open PIX: Federer, Nadal waltz into last 8

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

A summary of Sunday's matches at the French Open.

Karun Nair hits 303 not out to give England a day to survive

Karun Nair hits 303 not out to give England a day to survive

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Young Karun Nair on Monday announced his arrival at the world stage with an unforgettable triple ton (303 not out) as India broke a deluge of records en route their highest ever Test total of 759 for 7 against England on the penultimate day of the fifth and final match in Chennai. - Scorecard It was a day that solely belongs to the 25-year-old Karun, who become the second Indian batsman after the legendary Virender Sehwag (twice) to hit a triple hundred in Test match cricket.

Ranji Trophy: Bengal rout Hyderabad in 3 days

Ranji Trophy: Bengal rout Hyderabad in 3 days

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday.

How can we be a regional power with this defence budget!

How can we be a regional power with this defence budget!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

'At 1.58% of GDP, the defence budget is one of the lowest since the Chinese aggression of 1962.' 'The government of the day has lost sight of the fact that defence of the country is as important as its growth,' says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

Saina, Srikanth lift India Open Super Series titles

Saina, Srikanth lift India Open Super Series titles

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

It was double delight for India as crowd favourites Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth clinched their maiden women and men's singles titles at the India Open Super Series badminton tournament in New Delhi.

10 facts you need to know about Ross Taylor

10 facts you need to know about Ross Taylor

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Here's what you need to know more about dominant batsman Ross Taylor.

Ind-Aus series alive as third Test ends in draw

Ind-Aus series alive as third Test ends in draw

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Indian bowlers were thwarted by Australia's perseverance as Steve Smith's men survived a battle of nerves on Monday to force a draw in the third cricket Test in Ranchi and keep the series alive.

Aus Open Pix: Federer, Djokovic, Sharapova reach 2nd round, Raonic, Kvitova exit

Aus Open Pix: Federer, Djokovic, Sharapova reach 2nd round, Raonic, Kvitova exit

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

IMAGES of the all the action from Day 2 of the Australian Open played at Melbourne Park on Tuesday

Aus Open PHOTOS: Halep ousted; Wawrinka and Nishikori survive

Aus Open PHOTOS: Halep ousted; Wawrinka and Nishikori survive

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Images from Day 1 of the Australian Open, in Melbourne, on Monday.

CNN journalist barred from White House after spar with Trump

CNN journalist barred from White House after spar with Trump

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

The US president called Jim Acosta a 'rude, terrible person' after he refused to give up a microphone while trying to ask a question.

Dec 16 gangrape: Two claim innocence, deny presence inside bus

Dec 16 gangrape: Two claim innocence, deny presence inside bus

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Two of the four death row convicts in the December 16 gangrape case have told the Delhi high court that they were wrongly convicted by the trial court as they were not inside the moving bus in which the girl was allegedly raped by six persons.

The secret to having a healthy heart

The secret to having a healthy heart

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

A healthy diet that is low on fat and sugar combined by regular exercise can improve the life of your heart.

December 16 gang rape: HC reserves verdict on appeals

December 16 gang rape: HC reserves verdict on appeals

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

The Delhi high court on reserved its verdict on the appeals filed by four death row convicts in the December 16 gang rape case.

Sports Shorts: Pacquiao beats Thurman to win WBA crown

Sports Shorts: Pacquiao beats Thurman to win WBA crown

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Federer marches on; Venus, Keys crash out

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Federer marches on; Venus, Keys crash out

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

Top seed and defending champion Roger Federer advanced to the Wimbledon last 16 without dropping a set after a 6-3, 7-5, 6-2 win over German Jan-Lennard Struff on Friday.

Williams beats Wozniacki in thriller to reach WTA final

Williams beats Wozniacki in thriller to reach WTA final

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Serena Williams regained her composure after smashing her racquet and being on the brink of defeat to beat Caroline Wozniacki 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (6) on Saturday and reach the title match at the WTA Finals.

I didn't have any nerves: Karun Nair, after record-breaking 310

I didn't have any nerves: Karun Nair, after record-breaking 310

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Karnataka's record-breaking triple centurion Karun Nair says he just applied himself and played to the merit of the ball during his unbeaten 310 against Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy final.

Telangana fallout: 7 Cong MPs, a state minister, 7 MLAs quit

Telangana fallout: 7 Cong MPs, a state minister, 7 MLAs quit

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Rumblings within Congress over its decision to form Telangana grew on Friday with its seven MPs, a state minister and seven MLAs from Andhra and Rayalaseema regions quitting amid indications that some more are likely to follow suit.

Sports Shorts: Irfan become first Indian athlete to qualify for 2020 Olympics

Sports Shorts: Irfan become first Indian athlete to qualify for 2020 Olympics

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday