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PIX: Sabalenka powers through to quarters; Swiatek fights back

PIX: Sabalenka powers through to quarters; Swiatek fights back

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

IMAGES from the French Open played at Roland Garros, in Paris, France, on Sunday.

Italy's Petrillo to be first transgender athlete at Paralympic Games

Italy's Petrillo to be first transgender athlete at Paralympic Games

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Prior to transitioning, Petrillo won 11 national titles in the men's category.

Another big diplomatic blunder: Cong slams Modi on India's G7 exclusion

Another big diplomatic blunder: Cong slams Modi on India's G7 exclusion

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Congress general secretary, communications, Jairam Ramesh said the G7 Summit of the presidents of the US and France; the prime ministers of the UK, Japan, Italy and Canada; and the Chancellor of Germany is taking place in Kananaskis in Alberta, Canada, from June 15.

'Keeladi Could Be Older Than Indus Valley'

'Keeladi Could Be Older Than Indus Valley'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

'There is no doubt about the antiquity of Tamil Nadu.'

5 men who could win Wimbledon 2025

5 men who could win Wimbledon 2025

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

The following are five contenders for the men's title at Wimbledon, which begins on Monday.

Exports fall 2.17% in May; trade deficit narrows

Exports fall 2.17% in May; trade deficit narrows

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

After registering a positive growth for two months, India's exports slipped into negative territory again, contracting 2.17 per cent year-on-year to $38.73 billion in May due to a fall in global petroleum prices, while trade deficit narrowed at $21.88 billion during the month.

French Open: Sinner could meet Djokovic in semis; Alcaraz faces Nishikori in opener

French Open: Sinner could meet Djokovic in semis; Alcaraz faces Nishikori in opener

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Struggling Swiatek will open her campaign against Slovakian Rebecca Sramkova.

At G7 Summit, Modi urges global action against terrorism

At G7 Summit, Modi urges global action against terrorism

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Reaffirming India's stand against terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged leaders of the G7 to galvanise global action against terrorism and underscored the need for strict action against those who 'promote and support' it.

PIX: Ruud plays with rib injury, faces Draper in Madrid final

PIX: Ruud plays with rib injury, faces Draper in Madrid final

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Norwegian Casper Ruud did not let a rib injury get in the way of setting up a Madrid Open final showdown with fifth seed Jack Draper as he reached the title match without dropping a set following a 6-4 7-5 win over Francisco Cerundolo on Friday.

World Boxing Cup: Jamwal storms into 65 kg final

World Boxing Cup: Jamwal storms into 65 kg final

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Abhinash Jamwal delivered a near perfect performance against Italy's Gianluigi Malanga.

Glamorous Kalki!

Glamorous Kalki!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

The actor had fun on the ramp.

Wimbledon's greatest: Every women's champ since 1884

Wimbledon's greatest: Every women's champ since 1884

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

List of Wimbledon women's singles champions after Iga Swiatek beat Amanda Anisimova in the final on Saturday:

Sinner-Alcaraz rivalry much-needed potion for tennis

Sinner-Alcaraz rivalry much-needed potion for tennis

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

'I believe that tennis or every sport needs rivalries. This could be potentially one of them, but there are amazing players coming up.'

Indian men's, mixed 4x400m teams miss direct spot at Worlds

Indian men's, mixed 4x400m teams miss direct spot at Worlds

Rediff.com10 May 2025

The Indians will have another chance on Sunday to make the cut for the Tokyo World Championships.

These products account for over 50% of India's exports in FY25

These products account for over 50% of India's exports in FY25

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Agriculture, pharma, electronics, and engineering goods together accounted for over 50 per cent of India's merchandise exports in 2024-25, according to government data, highlighting the country's growing strength in diverse sectors amid efforts to boost manufacturing and value-added exports.

Rakhimova Stuns Paolini

Rakhimova Stuns Paolini

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Jasmine Paolini's exit means only one of the top five women's seeds -- world number one Aryna Sabalenka -- will be in the third round. It is only the second time that this has happened in the professional era after Wimbledon 2018.

Modi to attend G7 Summit in Canada after PM Carney's invite

Modi to attend G7 Summit in Canada after PM Carney's invite

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he will be attending the G7 Summit later this month in Canada and that he looked forward to meeting his newly elected Canadian counterpart Mark Carney.

Piastri leads McLaren one-two in first Imola practice

Piastri leads McLaren one-two in first Imola practice

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Australian Piastri, winner of four of the last five races, lapped the Imola circuit with a fastest time of one minute 16.545 seconds on the softest tyre compound with Norris 0.032 slower on a sunny afternoon.

Raiza Dhillon bags skeet silver at Jr Shooting World Cup

Raiza Dhillon bags skeet silver at Jr Shooting World Cup

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Raiza Dhillon claimed her first individual ISSF World Cup medal at any level.

PIX: Gauff crushes Swiatek, meets Sabalenka in Madrid final

PIX: Gauff crushes Swiatek, meets Sabalenka in Madrid final

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Coco Gauff dismantled defending champion Iga Swiatek 6-1, 6-1 on Thursday with a ruthless display to storm into her first Madrid Open final, where she will face world number one Aryna Sabalenka for the WTA 1000 title.

PIX: Inter sink Barca in extra-time to make Champions League final

PIX: Inter sink Barca in extra-time to make Champions League final

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Images from the the Champions League semi-final second leg between Inter Milan and Barcelona at San Siro, Milan, Italy, on Tuesday.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka survive heat, opponents

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka survive heat, opponents

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

IMAGES from Day 1 of 2025 Wimbledon Championships played at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Monday.

27 years on, India's Winter Olympians still lack support

27 years on, India's Winter Olympians still lack support

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Shiva Keshavan cannot help feeling that the more things change, the more they remain the same.

The first Italian woman to win the Italian Open in 40 years!

The first Italian woman to win the Italian Open in 40 years!

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Jasmine Paolini became the first Italian woman to win the Italian Open in 40 years when she beat American world number three Coco Gauff in the final.

F1 drama: Piastri snatches pole, Ferrari flops

F1 drama: Piastri snatches pole, Ferrari flops

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Formula One leader Oscar Piastri put his McLaren on pole position for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola on Saturday

Musetti crushes Hanfmann, sets sights on title

Musetti crushes Hanfmann, sets sights on title

Rediff.com26 May 2025

It was then plain sailing for the Tuscan, who read his opponent's serve perfectly to break repeatedly and used his elegant single-handed backhand to perfection to set up a clash with wildcard Valentin Royer or lucky loser Daniel Elahi Galan.

J D Vance, Zelenskyy Attend Pope Leo's Inaugural Mass

J D Vance, Zelenskyy Attend Pope Leo's Inaugural Mass

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Leaders and common people flocked to St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican to listen to Pope Leo's inaugural mass.

Alcaraz ready to rule Roland Garros after Rome triumph

Alcaraz ready to rule Roland Garros after Rome triumph

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Carlos Alcaraz heads to Paris for his French Open title defence having laid down a marker with his victory over world number one Jannik Sinner in Rome

Furniture Gets a Fashion Upgrade

Furniture Gets a Fashion Upgrade

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Fine furniture is now about soul, not just status, whether it's a bar cabinet with elaborate French marquetry or a delicately curved Italian leather sofa.

Alcaraz routs Sinner to win Italian Open

Alcaraz routs Sinner to win Italian Open

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Carlos Alcaraz had little trouble dismantling Jannik Sinner in the Italian Open final, to snap the world number one's 26-match winning streak.

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.

Women's Nations League: Jones 'tricks' as England rout Portugal

Women's Nations League: Jones 'tricks' as England rout Portugal

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Aggie Beever-Jones scored a stunning first-half hat-trick as England were ruthless hosts in a 6-0 thrashing of Portugal on Friday at Wembley in their penultimate game of the Women's Nations League group stage.

The Importance Of Being The Dalai Lama

The Importance Of Being The Dalai Lama

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

One can only sincerely wish the Dalai Lama a very long life at the service of world peace. His presence is much required today on the planet, notes Claude Arpi, who has known His Holiness for more than half a century.

Sabalenka seeks revenge in fiery quarters clash

Sabalenka seeks revenge in fiery quarters clash

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Paul must overcome defending champion Alcaraz in the quarter-finals to keep his quest for a maiden Grand Slam title alive.

Elavenil, Bhaker and debutants target Munich World Cup medals

Elavenil, Bhaker and debutants target Munich World Cup medals

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Two-time medallist Elavenil Valarivan will fancy her chances on the first competition day of ISSF World Cup in Munich on Tuesday

Destiny child Alcaraz treasures Nadal heritage

Destiny child Alcaraz treasures Nadal heritage

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz completed a thrilling comeback to capture his fifth Grand Slam title at the French Open on Sunday, drawing level with his childhood idol Rafael Nadal's tally at the same age.

50 Years Of Emergency: Banality Of Evil, And A Warning

50 Years Of Emergency: Banality Of Evil, And A Warning

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

While India today is vastly different from the India of 1975, the need for vigilance against authoritarianism remains the same, asserts Utkarsh Mishra.

On India's request, Interpol issues 1st silver notice

On India's request, Interpol issues 1st silver notice

Rediff.com28 May 2025

The Interpol has issued its first Silver notice, at India's request, to track the global assets of former French Embassy officer Shubham Shokeen, who is wanted in connection with a visa fraud. The Silver notice, introduced in January this year, aims to track illicit assets across the globe. India is among 51 countries participating in the pilot project for the Silver notice, which will continue until November. The Interpol has issued two Silver notices on the CBI's request - one against Shokeen for allegedly facilitating Schengen visas for illegal gratification and another against Amit Madanlal Lakhanpal, who is wanted by the Enforcement Directorate for allegedly creating a cryptocurrency without permission and defrauding investors.

PIX: Monfils unleashes the magic in another five-set epic

PIX: Monfils unleashes the magic in another five-set epic

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Gael Monfils thrilled the Roland Garros crowd with his 12th five-set victory at the French Open on Tuesday before revealing that he does not enjoy having to dig himself out of deep holes at Grand Slams.

Dutch Ladies Open: Fourth top-10 finish for Diksha Dagar

Dutch Ladies Open: Fourth top-10 finish for Diksha Dagar

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Diksha Dagar came up with steady 71 in the final round to finish tied-9th with an overall score of 4-under 212 in the Dutch Ladies Open.