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Sinner meets Alcaraz in mouth-watering Wimbledon finale

Sinner meets Alcaraz in mouth-watering Wimbledon finale

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Between them, Alcaraz and Sinner have shared the last six Grand Slam titles and their mesmeric clash last month in the longest-ever French Open final is being touted as one of the greatest of all time.

Sidda, DKS back in Delhi as K'taka power struggle continues

Sidda, DKS back in Delhi as K'taka power struggle continues

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

There has been speculation within state's political circles, especially within the ruling Congress, for some time now about the CM change later this year, citing the power-sharing agreement involving incumbent Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar.

Ahead of India tour, WI need hard review of Test flop

Ahead of India tour, WI need hard review of Test flop

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

'Cricket West Indies, I really think a few heads should roll for this because they've made some decisions and this is the result of those decisions.'

India Will Remember These Pujara Knocks

India Will Remember These Pujara Knocks

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Cheteshwar Pujara was the cornerstone of the Indian batting line-up in Tests, featuring in 103 matches in which he scored 7,195 runs at an average of 43.60, with 19 centuries.

PIX: The longest ever match in US Open history!

PIX: The longest ever match in US Open history!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Britain's Dan Evans beat Russian Karen Khachanov in the longest ever US Open match of the professional era on Tuesday.

'He is looking fit and strong, and he's buzzing as well'

'He is looking fit and strong, and he's buzzing as well'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'We all know what he's capable of achieving in Test cricket and we hope that when the opportunity does arrive for him, he's able to recapture, and also improve on, what he's been able to do already in that form of the game.'

Confirmed! Messi to visit India in December

Confirmed! Messi to visit India in December

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Lionel Messi's much-anticipated visit to India has received its final seal of approval with the Argentine superstar set to kick off his three-city tour in Kolkata on December 12.

Murray's shirt from Wimbledon triumph up for grabs!

Murray's shirt from Wimbledon triumph up for grabs!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Andy Murray's match-worn shirt from his historic 2013 Wimbledon triumph could soon adorn the wall of a lucky fan's home, for the right price, after it was put up for auction along with other pieces of sporting memorabilia from the tournament.

Banned but not broken! Taylor makes resolute return

Banned but not broken! Taylor makes resolute return

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Veteran Zimbabwe wicketkeeper-batter Brendan Taylor on Thursday created history by making a resolute return to international cricket after a hiatus of of three-and-a-half years.

5 judges, 2 agencies: The long road to Malegaon blast verdict

5 judges, 2 agencies: The long road to Malegaon blast verdict

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

The 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case, spanning nearly 17 years, was marked by changes in investigating agencies and five different judges, contributing to significant delays, according to victims and accused.

Malegaon blast case: 14 arrested, only 7 faced trial

Malegaon blast case: 14 arrested, only 7 faced trial

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Here's the list of the seven accused who faced trial in the 2008 Malegaon blast case.

F1: Piastri takes dominant sprint pole in Belgium

F1: Piastri takes dominant sprint pole in Belgium

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Red Bull's reigning champion Max Verstappen will join the Australian on the front row.

Why England to continue hosting WTC finals

Why England to continue hosting WTC finals

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

'We are absolutely delighted that England and Wales has been chosen to host the next three ICC World Test Championship Finals.'

Jadeja shatters multiple records with gritty knock!

Jadeja shatters multiple records with gritty knock!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Steely Jadeja completes 7,000 international runs, joins Ganguly, Dhoni, Pant.

Shubman Gill's bat is doing the talking now!

Shubman Gill's bat is doing the talking now!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

So far in the four matches of the ongoing five-match series against the Three Lions, India Test captain Shubman Gill has managed to score 722 runs in the eight innings at an average of 90.25.

Verstappen Kickstarts New Red Bull Era In Style!

Verstappen Kickstarts New Red Bull Era In Style!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Verstappen starts new Red Bull era with Spa sprint win

'Daam Kam, Dum Zyada': Top quotes from Modi's I-Day speech

'Daam Kam, Dum Zyada': Top quotes from Modi's I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Independence Day, focusing on economic growth, self-reliance, and national security. He emphasized manufacturing quality products at affordable prices, supporting farmers, and combating terrorism and infiltration.

'Won't sleep tonight..' Sinner rues missed chances

'Won't sleep tonight..' Sinner rues missed chances

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Sinner prepares for sleepless night after dramatic loss to Alcaraz at French Open

A century of Tests is a privilege, says Mitchell Starc

A century of Tests is a privilege, says Mitchell Starc

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Mitchell Starc will become just the second Australian fast bowler after Glenn McGrath to play 100 Tests.

Operation Sindoor debate: Modi takes swipe at Opposition

Operation Sindoor debate: Modi takes swipe at Opposition

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

In his first address to National Democratic Alliance MPs in over a year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasised its collective identity as a natural and organic alliance, asserting that its journey since its foundation in 1998 is dotted with successes and has many more achievements in store.

Shah Will Be Longest-Serving Home Minister

Shah Will Be Longest-Serving Home Minister

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

The immediate challenge for the Centre and the home ministry is to ensure the conduct of assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir and restoration of its statehood.

'3 Winners in Paris': Legends Hail Alcaraz-Sinner Epic

'3 Winners in Paris': Legends Hail Alcaraz-Sinner Epic

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

A clash of nerves, brilliance, and next-gen firepower-Alcaraz showed once again he's made for the biggest stages. As the tennis world erupted, legends led the tributes.

'Kohli deserved a proper farewell'

'Kohli deserved a proper farewell'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Former India coach Ravi Shastri feels Virat Kohli's Test retirement could have been handled better as he deserved a proper farewell and said he would have reinstated him as captain after the Australia series.

Archer returns to England team for Lord's Test

Archer returns to England team for Lord's Test

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Jofra Archer will play his first Test in more than four years as he replaces fellow seamer Josh Tongue for the third Test at Lord's.

SEE: Gambhir offers prayers at Maa Kamakhya temple

SEE: Gambhir offers prayers at Maa Kamakhya temple

Rediff.com26 May 2025

The Kamakhya temple, located at a distance of 7 km from Guwahati, is one of the biggest Shakti shrines in the country. It is situated on the Nilachal hills.

Major Milestones Beckon Gill, Siraj, Jadeja at Oval

Major Milestones Beckon Gill, Siraj, Jadeja at Oval

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

As England and India gear up for the final Test of the fiercely fought five-match series starting at The Oval on Thursday, a number of individuals on either side will be on the cusp of major individual milestones.

The GOAT returns! Messi to tour India. Check out the schedule!

The GOAT returns! Messi to tour India. Check out the schedule!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

The Argentina captain's Kolkata schedule on December 13 will begin at 9am with a meet-and-greet event, followed by the unveiling of a 70-feet statue of him at the Lake Town Sribhumi on VIP Road.

African lions make longest swim in search of female

African lions make longest swim in search of female

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Possibly in search of lionesses, two lion brothers swam 1.3 kilometres across an African river known to be infested with hippos and crocodiles, making it the longest documented swim for African lions with visual evidence.

Why The Bankruptcy Code Needs A Makeover

Why The Bankruptcy Code Needs A Makeover

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

The famous 'tareekh pe tareekh' dialogue from the Hindi movie Damini captures where we are now.

Is Modi's 'Mr India' Image Fading?

Is Modi's 'Mr India' Image Fading?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

'The Election Commission's involvement in the avoidable SIR controversy has carried a message down to the last voter -- who just does not like it,' observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Records Smashed! Inside India's Finest Away Test Win

Records Smashed! Inside India's Finest Away Test Win

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Take a look at the numbers and narratives that made Edgbaston Test one for the ages.

The Visionary Who Transformed HLL Forever

The Visionary Who Transformed HLL Forever

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Susim Mukul Datta has not passed away, rather he is the ever-youthful leader to all who knew him, points out R Gopalakrishnan.

From Boys To Men: India's Brave English Summer

From Boys To Men: India's Brave English Summer

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Here are the crunch moments that were series-defining and the contributions of the players who came of age during the English summer.

PM inaugurates India's longest cable-stayed bridge

PM inaugurates India's longest cable-stayed bridge

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated 'Sudarshan Setu', the country's longest cable-stayed bridge of 2.32 km, on the Arabian sea connecting Beyt Dwarka island to mainland Okha in Gujarat's Devbhumi Dwarka district.

What You Must Know About The CEC

What You Must Know About The CEC

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

As an IAS officer in Kerala, Gyanesh Kumar -- who the Congress described as Amit Shah's 'right hand man' -- had a good working equation with the state's Congress and Left leaders.

'Gambhir is doing well, don't criticise him'

'Gambhir is doing well, don't criticise him'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Yograj also spoke of his son Yuvraj's reaction to captain Shubman Gill's blistering performance with the bat, which steered India to its first Test win at Edgbaston.

Splashdown! Shubhanshu Shukla Is Back On Earth!

Splashdown! Shubhanshu Shukla Is Back On Earth!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 mission crew safely returned to Earth after an 18-day stay at the International Space Station, splashing down off the coast of San Diego.

World's 12th Longest Sea Bridge In India

World's 12th Longest Sea Bridge In India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The 6-lane bridge spanning approximately 22 km can accommodate 70,000 commuters daily at a speed of 100 kmph.

You can now drive from Mumbai to Nagpur in 8 hours

You can now drive from Mumbai to Nagpur in 8 hours

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday inaugurated the final 76-km-long stretch of the Samruddhi Mahamarg, making the entire 701-km Mumbai-Nagpur corridor fully functional and bringing down the travel time between the two cities to eight hours from around 18 hours.

The Stars Who Witnessed History At French Open

The Stars Who Witnessed History At French Open

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz is only the second man since tennis turned professional in 1968 to win all of his first five Grand Slam singles finals after Swiss great Roger Federer.