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Chinese Taipei Grand Prix: Sourabh storms into final

Chinese Taipei Grand Prix: Sourabh storms into final

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

Indian shuttler Sourabh Varma stormed into his third successive summit clash after notching up a straight-game victory over local favourite and top seed Hsu Jen Hao in the men's singles semifinals of the Chinese Taipei Grand Prix badminton tournament, in Taipei City, on Saturday.

Sports Shorts: Double point finish for Force India at British Grand Prix

Sports Shorts: Double point finish for Force India at British Grand Prix

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

Sahara Force India enjoyed a double points finish at the 'home' British Grand Prix with Esteban Ocon and Sergio Perez finishing eight and ninth to collect six points for the team, in Silverstone, on Sunday.

Verma ousted from Vietnam Open Grand Prix badminton

Verma ousted from Vietnam Open Grand Prix badminton

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

India's campaign came to a halt at the Vietnam Open Grand Prix badminton tournament after Sameer Verma went down to second seed South Korean shuttler Lee Hyun-il in straight games in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on Friday.

Ghosal out of British Grand Prix as Indian challenge ends

Ghosal out of British Grand Prix as Indian challenge ends

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

The Indian challenge in the ROWE British Grand Prix squash championship came to an end after national champion Saurav Ghosal suffered a straight-game first-round defeat at the hands France's Gregory Gaultier in Manchester.

Shuttlers Sikki-Pranaav win Brazil Open Grand Prix title

Shuttlers Sikki-Pranaav win Brazil Open Grand Prix title

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Indian mixed doubles pair of Sikki Reddy and Pranaav Jerry Chopra clinched their maiden Grand Prix title, bagging the Brazil Open with a straight games victory over Canadian combo of Toby Ng and Rachel Honderich at Foz do Iguacu in Brazil, on Sunday.

British Grand Prix: Mallya to make rare public appearance

British Grand Prix: Mallya to make rare public appearance

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Troubled Indian businessman Vijay Mallya is set to make a rare public appearance in the United Kingdom on Friday when he is scheduled to attend the team bosses press conference ahead of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix.

Shiva settles for silver at Czech Grand Prix

Shiva settles for silver at Czech Grand Prix

Rediff.com25 Mar 2012

A warning in the closing few seconds cost Shiva Thapa (56kg) dearly as the promising Indian boxer settled for a silver medal after going down narrowly in the final of the 43rd men's and women's Grand Prix in Usti and Labem, Czech Republic.

Canada Open Grand Prix: Praneeth, Manu-Sumeeth win titles

Canada Open Grand Prix: Praneeth, Manu-Sumeeth win titles

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

It was double bonanza for India at the Canada Open as B Sai Praneeth and Rio-bound men's doubles pair of Manu Attri and B Sumeeth Reddy clinched twin crowns after winning their respective title clash at the $ 55,000 Grand Prix badminton tournament, in Calgary, Canada.

Anju George for Asian Grand Prix at Pune

Anju George for Asian Grand Prix at Pune

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

The one-day meet on May 26 would be held at the Late Baburao Sanas Sports Complex in Pune.

Srikanth enters Swiss Grand Prix semis, Praneeth exits

Srikanth enters Swiss Grand Prix semis, Praneeth exits

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Top seed Kidambi Srikanth stormed into the semi-finals of the US $120,000 Swiss Grand Prix Gold badminton championship after a straight games victory over Takuma Ueda of Japan in the men's singles quarter-finals in Basel on Friday. The Indian beat the eighth seed 21-11, 21-12 in 31 minutes.

From Meiyazhagan To Manjummel Boys: 10 Films Ignored At The National Film Awards

From Meiyazhagan To Manjummel Boys: 10 Films Ignored At The National Film Awards

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

From All We Imagine As Light to Kishkindha Kaandam, these outstanding films deserved National Film Awards far more than several of this year's winners.

Formula One enters a new era. Here's what you need to know

Formula One enters a new era. Here's what you need to know

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

New cars, new engines, change in qualifying, one rookie are among the many updates from the 2026 F1 season.

Australian Open Grand Prix: Gurusaidutt enters 3rd round

Australian Open Grand Prix: Gurusaidutt enters 3rd round

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Shuttler R M V Gurusaidutt was the lone bright spot in an otherwise disappointing day for the Indians at the Australian Open Grand Prix Gold in Sydney.

US Grand Prix: Nico logs points for Force India

US Grand Prix: Nico logs points for Force India

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Outgoing driver Nico Hulkenburg continued his consistent run with Sahara Force Indian Formula One team, picking up four points for the outfit with an eighth-place finish at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas on Sunday.

Indian runner Pooja Aatmaram banned for evading tests

Indian runner Pooja Aatmaram banned for evading tests

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Indian long-distance runner Pooja Aatmaram has been handed a reduced three-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit after admitting she fled an in-competition doping test in Mumbai last year.

13 Terrific Movies That Rocked Cannes

13 Terrific Movies That Rocked Cannes

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

13 films from the 2026 Cannes film festival, highlighting award-winning international cinema, unexpected gems, and restored classics that truly celebrated the art of filmmaking.

Macau Open: Sindhu sizzles; lifts second Grand Prix Gold title

Macau Open: Sindhu sizzles; lifts second Grand Prix Gold title

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

India's rising badminton star P V Sindhu continued to take giant strides towards asserting herself as one of the best of Indian badminton by lifting the Macau Open Grand Prix Gold title with a thumping win over Canada's Michelle Li in the summit clash, in Macau on Sunday.

F1: Who is Arvid Lindblad?

F1: Who is Arvid Lindblad?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Meet the Indian-origin driver to race at Formula One this season.

Chinese Taipei Grand Prix: Shuttler Sourabh makes semis

Chinese Taipei Grand Prix: Shuttler Sourabh makes semis

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Indian shuttler Sourabh Varma is one step away from making his third successive final as he entered the men's singles semi-finals of the Chinese Taipei Grand Prix following a hard-fought win over Japan's Kento Horiuchi, in Taipei City, on Friday.

Nihal Sarin qualifies for Esports Chess World Cup

Nihal Sarin qualifies for Esports Chess World Cup

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin, representing esports and gaming content outfit S8UL, has qualified for the chess event of the upcoming Esports World Cup in Paris.

Sania, Martina's winning run broken in Stuttgart Grand Prix

Sania, Martina's winning run broken in Stuttgart Grand Prix

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Playing her first match as world number one, India's Sania Mirza crashed out of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix event with partner Martina Hingis, who was not at her best due to a back injury.

How Nihal Sarin Secured His Spot At The Esports World Cup

How Nihal Sarin Secured His Spot At The Esports World Cup

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin has qualified for the chess event of the upcoming Esports World Cup (EWC) in Paris through the Champions Chess Tour (CCT) leaderboard, joining teammate Aravindh Chithambaram as the second Indian player to qualify.

Inderjeet, Johnson win golds at Asian Athletics Grand Prix

Inderjeet, Johnson win golds at Asian Athletics Grand Prix

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Shot putter Inderjeet Singh and half-miler Jinson Johnson bagged a gold each as Indians won eight medals in the first leg of the Asian Athletics Grand Prix Series in Bangkok, on Monday.

Formula 1 set for India comeback!

Formula 1 set for India comeback!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The Sports Ministry is keen to bring Formula 1 back to the Buddh International Circuit in Noida in the near future.

Macau Open Grand Prix Gold: Sindhu storms into final

Macau Open Grand Prix Gold: Sindhu storms into final

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Defending champion P V Sindhu marched into the final of the women's singles at the US $120,000 Macau Open Grand Prix Gold on Saturday.

Meet Atiqa Mir: India's 11-Year-Old F1 Hope

Meet Atiqa Mir: India's 11-Year-Old F1 Hope

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Eleven-year-old Atiqa Mir is exceeding expectations in her first year of karting in Europe, competing in the 12-14 age category and holding her own against older, male competitors.

Srikanth stuns Ponsana to lift Thailand Open Grand Prix

Srikanth stuns Ponsana to lift Thailand Open Grand Prix

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

K Srikanth became the latest badminton sensation to emerge from India as he lifted his maiden men's singles title with a stunning straight-game triumph over top-seeded local favourite Boonsak Ponsana at the Thailand Open Grand Prix Gold in Bangkok on Sunday.

Saina Nehwal lifts Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold

Saina Nehwal lifts Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Indian badminton ace Saina Nehwal notched up her first title after a career-threatening injury by claiming the Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold with a hard-fought victory in the summit clash in Sarawak, Malaysia, on Sunday.

F1: Vettel takes 7th pole of the season at India Grand Prix

F1: Vettel takes 7th pole of the season at India Grand Prix

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel put himself on pole position for a fourth successive Formula One title after lapping the Indian Grand Prix circuit faster than any driver ever before on Saturday.

The Only Indian Film Competing At Cannes

The Only Indian Film Competing At Cannes

Rediff.com5 May 2026

'Cinema is such a powerful medium. It is not just the emotional impact, but some of these films are so strong that your entire body cannot help but react.'

Macau Open Grand Prix Gold: Sindhu, Prannoy in semis

Macau Open Grand Prix Gold: Sindhu, Prannoy in semis

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Defending champion P V Sindhu and fellow-Indian H S Prannoy marched into the semi-finals of the women's and men's singles respectively at the US $120,000 Macau Open Grand Prix Gold on Friday.

Sindhu, Sameer win Syed Modi Grand Prix titles

Sindhu, Sameer win Syed Modi Grand Prix titles

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu and National champion Sameer Verma began the new season on a resounding note by winning the women's and men's singles crowns respectively at the USD 120,000 Syed Modi Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament in Lucknow on Sunday.

Macau Grand Prix Gold: Sindhu successfully defends title

Macau Grand Prix Gold: Sindhu successfully defends title

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Two-time World Championship bronze medallist P V Sindhu lifted her first title of the season by successfully defending the USD 120,000 Macau Grand Prix Gold trophy after seeing off Kim Hyo Min of Korea in the women's singles finals on Sunday.

Praggnanandhaa defeats Giri in stunning start to Candidates Tournament

Praggnanandhaa defeats Giri in stunning start to Candidates Tournament

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated Anish Giri in the first round of the Candidates chess tournament. Other notable results included Javokhir Sindarov's win and draws in the women's section featuring Divya Deshmukh and R Vaishali.

FIDE Women's Grand Prix: Harika fights for a draw, moves up to joint 8th

FIDE Women's Grand Prix: Harika fights for a draw, moves up to joint 8th

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Indian Grandmaster Harika Dronavalli earned a hard fought draw in the third round of the elite FIDE Women's Grand Prix chess tournament in Kanty-Mansiysk, Russia, to keep her chances alive for a top-five finish.

Delhi to host Asia Cup Archery Championships in 2027

Delhi to host Asia Cup Archery Championships in 2027

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

India is set to host the Asia Cup archery tournament in Delhi in 2027, marking the return of major international archery events to the country after 22 years. Ahmedabad will host the Asian Para Archery Championships in September, and Kolkata will host the South Asian Archery Championships in 2026.

Praggnanandhaa Secures Victory in Candidates Tournament Opener

Praggnanandhaa Secures Victory in Candidates Tournament Opener

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa began his campaign at the Candidates Tournament with a win against Anish Giri, sharing the lead with Fabiano Caruana and Javokhir Sindarov. In the women's section, Indian Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh drew her game.

Tejaswin Shankar stuns Olympic medallist Shelby; wins high jump title in Kansas

Tejaswin Shankar stuns Olympic medallist Shelby; wins high jump title in Kansas

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Tejaswin Shankar pulled off a big upset, outclassing Olympic silver medalist Shelby McEwen to win the men's high jump title at the DeLoss Dodds Invitational 2026 athletics meet.

Why MotoGP India has been postponed

Why MotoGP India has been postponed

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Next year's event was expected to take place in March when weather conditions were more suitable.

Adani Group plans to revive Formula 1 at Buddh Circuit

Adani Group plans to revive Formula 1 at Buddh Circuit

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

The Adani Group is exploring strategies to revive Formula 1 racing at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, with Karan Adani expressing strong interest in bringing the sport back to India.