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Sharapova eyes more Grand Slam glory

Sharapova eyes more Grand Slam glory

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

The 31-year-old Russian, who won her last Grand Slam title at the 2014 French Open, has no plans to retire.

UEFA tells Ukraine to remove 'political' slogan from Euro kit

UEFA tells Ukraine to remove 'political' slogan from Euro kit

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Ukraine had said the shirt was a symbol of national unity, and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy posted a selfie on Instagram with the jersey on this week.

Guess what these stars are celebrating?

Guess what these stars are celebrating?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Film folk shared pictures of their furry friends on International Dog Day.

Pix: How Kalki, Esha, Aditi celebrated Int'nl Dog Day

Pix: How Kalki, Esha, Aditi celebrated Int'nl Dog Day

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

These adorable pictures of celebrities posing with their dogs will melt your heart.

PIX: Haaland gives Man City late winner; Chelsea held

PIX: Haaland gives Man City late winner; Chelsea held

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Omicron overtakes Delta; less severe but not mild: WHO

Omicron overtakes Delta; less severe but not mild: WHO

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

"Omicron has been detected in all countries where we have good sequencing and it's likely to be in all countries around the world. It is quickly, in terms of its circulation, overtaking Delta. And so Omicron is becoming the dominant variant that is being detected," Kerkhove said during a virtual questions and answers session.

French Open: Serena, Sharapova renew rivalry in blockbuster on Day 9

French Open: Serena, Sharapova renew rivalry in blockbuster on Day 9

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Sharapova's quarter-final defeat by Williams at the 2016 Australian Open was the last competitive match the Russian played for 15 months after she received a doping ban while American Williams was on a maternity break for most of 2017.

Djokovic stunned; Nadal scripts best start to a season

Djokovic stunned; Nadal scripts best start to a season

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Next up for the 35-year-old will be another American in 39th-ranked Tommy Paul with a potential semi-final clash against top-seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev, who he defeated in the Australian Open final from a two-sets deficit.

PMLA case: ED quizzes Jacqueline Fernandez for 2nd day

PMLA case: ED quizzes Jacqueline Fernandez for 2nd day

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The 36-year-old actor had spent about eight hours at the agency's office on Wednesday as she was questioned and her statement was recorded in multiple sessions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Football PIX: Substitute Messi steals the show

Football PIX: Substitute Messi steals the show

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Pix: Elli AvrRam stuns in desi!

Pix: Elli AvrRam stuns in desi!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

Close pals Maria and Mini caught up with the latest Fashion trends.

Want to design camouflage for cars? Skoda's looking for you

Want to design camouflage for cars? Skoda's looking for you

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Fancy your chops are a designer? Skoda Auto India has a challenge for you. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com brings us the lowdown.

Sharapova sets up mouth-watering Wozniacki clash

Sharapova sets up mouth-watering Wozniacki clash

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Maria Sharapova continued her marauding form in handing out a 6-2, 6-1 thrashing to Sweden's Rebecca Peterson

Athletics: Toor, Rani fail to make final cut

Athletics: Toor, Rani fail to make final cut

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Toor had qualified for Olympics with a personal best of 21.49m in the Indian Grand Prix 4 in June. Had he repeated that performance, he would have been an automatic qualifier to the final round.

Sharvari watches Forgotten Army with Vicky-Katrina!

Sharvari watches Forgotten Army with Vicky-Katrina!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Quite a few film folk attended a special screening Kabir Khan's Web series The Forgotten Army: Azaadi Ke Liye, which starts streaming on Amazon Prime from January 24.

All about US Open champion Bianca Andreescu

All about US Open champion Bianca Andreescu

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Bianca Andreescu is the first Canadian to win a major in the professional era.

Here's why Sharapova was DENIED French Open wildcard

Here's why Sharapova was DENIED French Open wildcard

Rediff.com17 May 2017

The president of the French tennis federation (FFT) said he had a moral responsibility to deny Maria Sharapova a wildcard invitation to this month's French Open as the sport continues its fight against doping.

Conman spoofed Amit Shah's no to befriend Jacqueline: Chargesheet

Conman spoofed Amit Shah's no to befriend Jacqueline: Chargesheet

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

The chargesheet was filed by the agency early this month before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act court in New Delhi and the Enforcement Directorate named Chandrashekhar, his wife Leena Maria Paul and six others in it.

Sharapova gets wildcard for Wimbledon warm-up event

Sharapova gets wildcard for Wimbledon warm-up event

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Former world number one Maria Sharapova has been handed a wildcard to the Wimbledon warm-up tournament in Birmingham in June.

Inspiring woman! Meet Peru's 92-year-old soccer coach

Inspiring woman! Meet Peru's 92-year-old soccer coach

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Symbolising this very statement is Maria Angelica Ramos, a 92-year-old woman has taken it upon herself to coach the youth around Lima.

WTA Finals PIX: Pliskova, Kontaveit open with wins

WTA Finals PIX: Pliskova, Kontaveit open with wins

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Karolina Pliskova overcame a slow start before beating Garbie Muguruza 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (6) in her opening match at the WTA Finals. In a contest between two former No. 1-ranked players, the third-seeded Pliskova struggled early adjusting to the nearly 5,000-feet altitude of Guadalajara, Mexico's second largest city on Wednesday.

The wonder women of Tokyo Olympics

The wonder women of Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Some of the most dazzling and dramatic moments of the Games came from women.

What's the latest celeb passion?

What's the latest celeb passion?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Model Maria Goretti and actor Sonali Bendre launched their respective books in the city this week.

Myanmar writes to Mizoram govt, seeks 8 cops who fled post coup

Myanmar writes to Mizoram govt, seeks 8 cops who fled post coup

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Myanmar has requested the administration in Mizoram to send back eight policemen, who have apparently crossed over to the northeastern state to take refuge, following last month's military coup in the neighbouring country, an official in Aizawl said.

Argentina fans ask Messi: If not now, when?

Argentina fans ask Messi: If not now, when?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Messi has spoken at length about the dream of winning a title with Argentina and his compatriots know how much an international trophy means to him.

SEE: Messi in good spirits during Barca training

SEE: Messi in good spirits during Barca training

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Lionel Messi was seen smiling as he and his fellow players worked through persistent rain at the club's Joan Gamper training complex under the orders of new coach Ronald Koeman.

Soccer PIX: Liverpool frustrated by 10-man Arsenal

Soccer PIX: Liverpool frustrated by 10-man Arsenal

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Liverpool frustrated by 10-man Arsenal in League Cup semi stalemate

Serena pulls out of French Open with injury

Serena pulls out of French Open with injury

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Serena was scheduled to face Bulgarian Tsvetana Pironkova.

Varane signing could take Manchester Utd to next level

Varane signing could take Manchester Utd to next level

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

After a string of middling transfer windows, Manchester United have made their biggest statement of intent in recent years by signing centre back Raphael Varane and winger Jadon Sancho.

Hitched: Sports stars who tied the knot in 2019

Hitched: Sports stars who tied the knot in 2019

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Famous sports personalities who wed in 2019.

WHO names Covid variants found in India as 'Kappa', 'Delta'

WHO names Covid variants found in India as 'Kappa', 'Delta'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

The WHO's move came nearly three weeks after India objected to the B.1.617 mutant of the novel coronavirus being termed an 'Indian Variant' in media reports with the Union Health Ministry pointing out that the UN's top health organ has not used the word 'Indian' for this strain in its document.

All about Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka

All about Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

Naomi Osaka beat Jennifer Brady to win her second Australian Open title and fourth Grand Slam crown, extending her win streak to 21 matches.

French Open deletes tweet after mocking Osaka

French Open deletes tweet after mocking Osaka

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Venus Williams, Coco Gauff pair up to play doubles at French Open.

Aus Open: Kerber thrashes Sharapova to reach fourth round

Aus Open: Kerber thrashes Sharapova to reach fourth round

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Maria Sharapova's hopes of a title-winning return to the Australian Open were unceremoniously crushed by Angelique Kerber as the battle of the former champions ended 6-1, 6-3 in the German's favour.

HOT PICS: Vidya, Mia, Maria turn up the heat at LFW

HOT PICS: Vidya, Mia, Maria turn up the heat at LFW

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

It was a star-studded show on the final day at Lakme Fashion Week as these sexy ladies stepped on the ramp for Malini Agarwala and Payal Kapoor.

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The Power Of The Dog and Dune lead the pack while films like King Richard, Belfast and West Side Story grab quite a few noms.

Covid vaccine boosters not appropriate at this stage: Lancet study

Covid vaccine boosters not appropriate at this stage: Lancet study

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

The results reported from the observational studies, on average, show that vaccination had 95 per cent efficacy against severe disease both from the Delta variant and from the Alpha variant, and over 80 per cent efficacy at protecting against any infection from these variants.

PICS: Messi breaks drought, wins first major title with Argentina

PICS: Messi breaks drought, wins first major title with Argentina

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

The Barcelona striker has won the FIFA World Player of the Year a record six times and is widely considered one of the greatest players ever to play the game, alongside Pele and countryman Diego Maradona. But his inability to win an international title with Argentina always left an asterisk beside his name on the all-time greats list.

Battle of teens as Fernandez, Raducanu eye US Open glory

Battle of teens as Fernandez, Raducanu eye US Open glory

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

It will mark the first Grand Slam final to be contested by two teenagers since Serena Williams and Martina Hingis met in the 1999 US Open title clash.

Dimitrov is a guy in demand

Dimitrov is a guy in demand

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

'Baby Fed' steals hearts with the same ease that he wins matches.