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What Did Leander Paes Discuss With Sports Minister?

What Did Leander Paes Discuss With Sports Minister?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'It was a pleasure to meet legendary Olympic medallist @Leander today! Also Congratulated him on being inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame! He continues to inspire youth and athletes to chase their dreams.'

Manika advances to pre-quarters in WTT Champions Montpellier

Manika advances to pre-quarters in WTT Champions Montpellier

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

India's table tennis star Manika Batra produced a dominant performance to defeat America's Lily Zhang 3-0 to advance into the women's singles pre-quarterfinals of the WTT Champions in Montpellier, France on Wednesday.

PIX: Alcaraz flees the bees at Indian Wells

PIX: Alcaraz flees the bees at Indian Wells

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Carlos Alcaraz swatted aside a swarm of bees and world number six Alexander Zverev to reach the semi-finals at Indian Wells.

Sania confirms split; wishes Shoaib Malik happiness

Sania confirms split; wishes Shoaib Malik happiness

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Sania confirms divorce with Shoaib, wishes Pakistan cricketer well for new journey

The Nuclear Physicist Whose Smile Worked Wonders

The Nuclear Physicist Whose Smile Worked Wonders

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

'Rajagopala Chidambaram's smile, simplicity and ability to put younger colleagues at ease always encouraged me to approach him for advice or guidance.'

These sporting icons are Gukesh's role models

These sporting icons are Gukesh's role models

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

He also spooke about the routine he does between moves -- closing his eyes between moves .

How Neeraj Chopra Balances Long Locks, Army

How Neeraj Chopra Balances Long Locks, Army

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Neeraj Chopra, who holds the rank of Subedar Major in the Indian Army, admits that his long hair often raises eyebrows when he dons the uniform.

'We can come up with a big surprise'

'We can come up with a big surprise'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Costantini, whose second stint saw India win two Asian Games medals in 2018, has an excellent rapport with the Indian squad and has been closely following the development of Indian table tennis over the years.

Nagal's Miami dream ends: Falls short in final qualifier

Nagal's Miami dream ends: Falls short in final qualifier

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Nagal is likely to reach a new career-high ranking of world No. 92

Wimbledon special: Meet India's young and confident tennis duo

Wimbledon special: Meet India's young and confident tennis duo

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Meet India's newest Girls' Doubles pair of Mihika Jain and Mahak Yadav.

Champions Trophy: Here's what happened at the India nets

Champions Trophy: Here's what happened at the India nets

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Having recently made his international comeback against England in both T20Is and ODIs, the stretchable knee caps did not go unnoticed as Mohammed Shami first tried to get a feel of the conditions by bowling a few deliveries with a short run-up.

Paris Olympics: India's TT campaign ends as women's team ousted

Paris Olympics: India's TT campaign ends as women's team ousted

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

On Monday, the Indian women's team comprising Manika, Sreeja and Archana had prevailed over higher-ranked Romania 3-2 in a thrilling tie to enter the quarter-finals.

Coming Soon! World Pickleball League

Coming Soon! World Pickleball League

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'The league will begin as a city-based franchise setup, starting with six cities.'

Bollipalli-Khade wins first ATP title, Nagal loses in Basel

Bollipalli-Khade wins first ATP title, Nagal loses in Basel

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

India's Sumit Nagal crashed out in the second round of qualifying at the Swiss Indoors in Basel, even as the unheralded pair of Rithvik Choudhary Bollipalli and Arjun Khade won the Almaty Open men's doubles title on Sunday.

Bopanna-Ebden reach Miami Open semifinals

Bopanna-Ebden reach Miami Open semifinals

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

The duo, who had won the Australian Open earlier this year, overcame several unforced errors in the first set to win the gruelling quarterfinal 3-6, 7-6 (4), 10-7.

UTT: Manika survives to quell Ayhika Mukherjee's challenge

UTT: Manika survives to quell Ayhika Mukherjee's challenge

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

With PBG Bengaluru Smashers needing just one point to win the contest, USA paddler Lily Zhang beat Puneri Paltan's Yashini Sivashankar to get her team over the line.

Can Nagal reach heights of tennis greatness?

Can Nagal reach heights of tennis greatness?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Bindra realistic after the Haryanvi takes a set off Federer in US Open first round.

Did Shoaib cheat on Sania while they were married?

Did Shoaib cheat on Sania while they were married?

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

India's tennis legend Sania Mirza has been getting a lot of support in Pakistan after Malik's cheating ways come to light.

Bopanna for Indo-Pak tennis to promote friendship

Bopanna for Indo-Pak tennis to promote friendship

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna, on Friday, expressed his desire to play in an India-Pakistan match at the Wagah border to promote friendship between the two countries.

Rohan to pair with either Balaji or Yuki at Paris Games

Rohan to pair with either Balaji or Yuki at Paris Games

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Both Balaji and Bhambri have got some decent results on clay in lead up to the Roland Garros, where the action will unfold during the Summer Olympics from July 27.

Check out Indian athletes who've qualified for Paralympics

Check out Indian athletes who've qualified for Paralympics

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

All Indian athletes who've qualified for the paralympic games

I am not going to make mistakes of Tokyo in Paris: Manika Batra

I am not going to make mistakes of Tokyo in Paris: Manika Batra

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Preparing for the Paris Olympics along with her teammates, Batra said she has learned from her Tokyo Games experience.

Yoga, clarity of thought and another milestone for Bopanna

Yoga, clarity of thought and another milestone for Bopanna

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Bopanna also spoke about the challenging conditions at the Australian Open and having to push his boundaries to get them wins.

Swiatek dismantles Kostyuk to reach Indian Wells final

Swiatek dismantles Kostyuk to reach Indian Wells final

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Swiatek, the 2022 champion, made her intentions clear early on with an aggressive start to claim a break for a 2-1 lead. She pulled further away when Kostyuk hit a double fault two games later, wrapping up the opening set in 31 minutes.

Why would Tendulkar love to bat with Federer?

Why would Tendulkar love to bat with Federer?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

The 51-year-old from Mumbai also said he loved playing tennis with the late Australian spin great Shane Warne and former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh and described them as cricketers who would make best doubles partners.

Tennis stars serving up 'model' code

Tennis stars serving up 'model' code

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Indian tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi on Sunday announced his engagement with Bollywood actress Lara Dutta on social networking site Twitter. He joined an enviable club of tennis stars who have courted or married those from the entertainment industry.

Collins taunts 'super drunk' Melbourne fans who booed her

Collins taunts 'super drunk' Melbourne fans who booed her

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Danielle Collins will exit the Australian Open as public enemy number one after roasting a hostile crowd at the Grand Slam and the American said following her defeat on Saturday that it was up to the fans if they wanted to repair their relationship.

Olympics: India's men's TT team crushed by mighty China

Olympics: India's men's TT team crushed by mighty China

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Veteran Achanta Sharath Kamal showed resistance but India suffered a 0-3 loss to mighty China in the pre-quarterfinals, at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday.

Paes felicitated by Bengal Tennis Association

Paes felicitated by Bengal Tennis Association

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Leander Paes was felicitated by the Bengal Tennis Association on Monday and said he would love to win more Grand Slams.

Manika to play Britain's Hursey in Olympic TT opener

Manika to play Britain's Hursey in Olympic TT opener

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Ace Indian paddler and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Manika Batra will take on Great Britain's Anna Hursey in the women's singles opening round

This tennis great has advice for Paes, Bhupathi, Sania

This tennis great has advice for Paes, Bhupathi, Sania

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Paes, Bhupathi, Saina need to work together for growth of Indian tennis: Becker

'I've Been Fortunate To Have Lived The Life Of An Athlete'

'I've Been Fortunate To Have Lived The Life Of An Athlete'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

As Archana navigates her new path, her time as a top athlete continues to shape her perspective and inspire others.

Nagal returns to Indian Davis Cup team, Yuki opts out

Nagal returns to Indian Davis Cup team, Yuki opts out

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

India's top singles player Sumit Nagal on Friday returned to the Davis Cup team for the World Group I tie against Sweden but Yuki Bhambri has opted out of the September 14-15 contest,

Historic! Ayhika-Sutirtha win India's first ever medal...

Historic! Ayhika-Sutirtha win India's first ever medal...

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Ayhika Mukherjee and Sutirtha Mukherjee confirmed India's first ever medal in women's at the Asian Table Tennis Championships.

Tennis: Sabalenka to renew Rybakina rivalry; Thiem makes Aus Open draw

Tennis: Sabalenka to renew Rybakina rivalry; Thiem makes Aus Open draw

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Hurkacz, Swiatek win as Poland march into United Cup final

Pakistan promises fool-proof security for India's tennis players

Pakistan promises fool-proof security for India's tennis players

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Seeking to allay fears on Indian team's security during the Davis Cup tie, Pakistan Tennis Federation president Salim Saifullah Khan assured that the contest will be held in safe and secure environment, promising "impressive hospitality" to the visitors.

Asian TT Championships: India women win historic bronze; men in semis

Asian TT Championships: India women win historic bronze; men in semis

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The Indian men's table tennis team assured itself of its third consecutive bronze medal at Asian Championships.

Mirabai Chanu to train in Paris ahead of Olympics

Mirabai Chanu to train in Paris ahead of Olympics

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Former world champion weightlifter Mirabai Chanu's proposal to train in Paris ahead of the Olympic Games was on Monday cleared by the government.

Nadal withdraws from Indian Wells, says 'not ready to play'

Nadal withdraws from Indian Wells, says 'not ready to play'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Rafael Nadal withdrew from Indian Wells on Wednesday on the eve of his first-round match.

PIX: Shoaib Malik marries actress Sana Javed

PIX: Shoaib Malik marries actress Sana Javed

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Shoaib Malik took no time to move on from his separation from Indian tennis great Sania Mirza as he tied the knot with Pakistan actress Sana Javed.