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Biles remains on track for six golds at Tokyo Games

Biles remains on track for six golds at Tokyo Games

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

Simone Biles's shot at a record five gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics suffered a blow on Sunday when the US gymnast failed to qualify for the final on the asymmetric bars.

Why Djokovic is favourite for French Open title

Why Djokovic is favourite for French Open title

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Novak Djokovic recovered his poise to win the Rome Masters title and Wilander says Djokovic will use the pain of his US debacle to inflict maximum damage on the Parisian clay.

The VERY BEST of Surekha Sikri

The VERY BEST of Surekha Sikri

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

An effortless artist at all times, Surekha Sikri's emotional eloquence and authoritative presence showed a knack for turning moments into meaning.

5 yoga asanas that will cure your back pain

5 yoga asanas that will cure your back pain

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Shalini Bhargava shares some simple asanas.

Maralli Baa, Appu

Maralli Baa, Appu

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

'I know we will keep meeting, Appu, on gym floors that I visit, every time I listen to a song of yours and in that grin that I will always carry in my memory.'

We know it will spin from ball number one: Ben Foakes

We know it will spin from ball number one: Ben Foakes

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

England wicketkeeper-batsman Ben Foakes said that his side knows that the pitch is going to turn from ball one as the hosts are pushing their conditions to the extremities.

How India bungled on foreign investor tax row

How India bungled on foreign investor tax row

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Investor lobbies and tax lawyers estimate the bill for international funds and banks could be as high as $8 billion

As an athlete I want the Olympics to go ahead: Bajrang

As an athlete I want the Olympics to go ahead: Bajrang

Rediff.com29 May 2021

India's top wrestler Bajrang Punia said he is in favour of Tokyo Olympics going ahead as scheduled even as there is a growing chorus for the Games to be cancelled amidst the pandemic.

Swiatek faces Barty challenge in French Open defence

Swiatek faces Barty challenge in French Open defence

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Swiatek's last defeat on clay came in the WTA 1000 event in Madrid against Australian Barty, who elected not to defend her 2019 French Open title last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Nawab Malik has been jailed to keep him quiet'

'Nawab Malik has been jailed to keep him quiet'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

'After he had exposed the Narcotics Bureau's wrongdoings, he threatened to expose the Enforcement Directorate as well.' 'So they are trying to rake up an old legal deal, distorting information and using the PMLA which did not even exist at that time.'

Nykaa's Falguni Nayar: UNAFRAID To Take Risks

Nykaa's Falguni Nayar: UNAFRAID To Take Risks

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Beauty, Nykaa's founder Falguni Nayar realised, is a very long-tailed business and with e-commerce picking up in India, it seemed like a good idea to venture into.

All roads lead to Wimbledon for Federer

All roads lead to Wimbledon for Federer

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Roger Federer has made no secret that at this stage of his career, anything he does or does not do on a tennis court is done with the sole purpose of making sure he is in the best shape possible to make another title run at Wimbledon.

Aus Open PIX: Osaka, Nadal, Barty through; Gauff out

Aus Open PIX: Osaka, Nadal, Barty through; Gauff out

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Images from Day 1 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.

Wrestling Worlds: Naveen in medal contention

Wrestling Worlds: Naveen in medal contention

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Gurpreet, Manish out

SEE: How children are studying online

SEE: How children are studying online

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

'Online Classes', a term now familiar in every home with children in it around the world. Scenes from how Indian children are coping with being taught online.

Modi must speak more often in Parliament: Pranab in last book

Modi must speak more often in Parliament: Pranab in last book

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

According to Mukherjee, the mere physical presence of the prime minister in Parliament makes a tremendous difference to the functioning of this institution.

Vinesh, Bajrang lead India's medal hopes at Tokyo Olympics

Vinesh, Bajrang lead India's medal hopes at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Indian wrestlers have been highly impressive at the global level in run up to the Tokyo Olympics and at least three of them are genuine medal contenders at the Games.

Ritu Phogat earns dominant victory in MMA debut

Ritu Phogat earns dominant victory in MMA debut

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

After securing the mounted crucifix position, Phogat pounded Kim out until the referee intervened.

Want a flat belly? Do these 6 exercises

Want a flat belly? Do these 6 exercises

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Choose the right kind of exercises. Ten minutes is all you need.

PIX: Silver for Dahiya; heartbreak for Punia, Phogat

PIX: Silver for Dahiya; heartbreak for Punia, Phogat

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Ravi Kumar Dahiya became only the second Indian wrestler to win a silver medal at the Olympics after losing in the men's Freestyle 57kg title round 4-7 to reigning World champion Zavur Uguev, in Chiba, Japan, on Thursday.

Why Shabana Azmi wants MORE!

Why Shabana Azmi wants MORE!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

'I have been lucky to be at the right place at the right time. I do not rate myself as excellent.'

Osaka fined $15,000 after win, warned of French Open expulsion

Osaka fined $15,000 after win, warned of French Open expulsion

Rediff.com30 May 2021

The board reminded Osaka that 'a core element of the Grand Slam regulations is the responsibility of the players to engage with the media'

BUSTED! 5 silly myths about Pilates

BUSTED! 5 silly myths about Pilates

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

If you think Pilates is similar to yoga and benefits only women, you are wrong, says Sheetal J Shah.

Govt meets FIIs on tax, refuses curbs on minimum alternative tax

Govt meets FIIs on tax, refuses curbs on minimum alternative tax

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

The revenue department had sent notices to FIIs.

Malaika Recommends 5 Simple Asanas

Malaika Recommends 5 Simple Asanas

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Reebok ambassador Malaika Arora tells you how to begin your day with the right asanas.

'Nirav Modi's move to Barrack 12 may benefit his mental health'

'Nirav Modi's move to Barrack 12 may benefit his mental health'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The UK court, which had been presented with detailed submissions regarding the precarious mental health of Nirav Modi and a family history of depression and suicide during the extradition proceedings, concluded on Thursday that the diamond merchant's state of mind may well benefit from a move from his London prison cell to Barrack 12 at Mumbai Central Prison on Arthur Road. As part of a very comprehensive judgment handed down by District Judge Samuel Goozee at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London in which he found a prima facie case of fraud and money laundering against the 49-year-old diamond merchant, it is noted that Modi's risk of suicide may be high but there is no evidence to point to immediate suicidal intentions. The judgment refers to the expert defence witness who had assessed Modi, forensic psychiatrist Andrew Forrester, to point out that Barrack 12 may well be a positive change from Wandsworth Prison in south-west London where he is being held on judicial remand, with the COVID-19 pandemic playing a "significant role" in the deterioration of his "depressive disorder".

Antilia bomb scare case: NIA arrests ex-encounter specialist

Antilia bomb scare case: NIA arrests ex-encounter specialist

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

The NIA also conducted a raid at the residence of Shiv Sena leader and former 'encounter specialist' of Mumbai Police, Pradeep Sharma in connection with the Antilia bomb scare and Mansukh Hiren murder case on Thursday, sources said.

Cricket's Shahrukh wasn't nervous during IPL auction

Cricket's Shahrukh wasn't nervous during IPL auction

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Now that M Shahrukh Khan has landed a lucrative IPL contract, the Tamil Nadu all-rounder said he would not be bogged down by the price tag.

We have transformed Delhi Capitals into a warrior side: Iyer

We have transformed Delhi Capitals into a warrior side: Iyer

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Shreyas Iyer did feel "low" at times during an intense rehabilitation period after his shoulder surgery but a fit-again stylish Mumbai batsman is now gearing up to realise an unfinished dream of winning his maiden IPL title with the Delhi Capitals.

He Gave HIV Positive Orphans A Home

He Gave HIV Positive Orphans A Home

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

'We have struggled to pay the rent, we have struggled to pay the electricity bill, we have struggled to send them to school, to buy books and uniforms but there was food on the table every day!'

Trio plotting Italian job on Big Three in Paris

Trio plotting Italian job on Big Three in Paris

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

No Italian man has won a Grand Slam since Adriano Panatta triumphed at Roland Garros in 1976 and if there is any chance that Sinner, Musetti or Berrettini will lift the Musketeers Cup this year, they will face their biggest obstacles in the next round when they take on the might of Nadal, Djokovic and Federer respectively.

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.

Most FIIs still overweight on Dalal Street, says UBS

Most FIIs still overweight on Dalal Street, says UBS

Rediff.com20 May 2015

UBS reiterated its Nifty target of 9,200 by December as it expects growth to gather steam

Djokovic dynasty under threat at Australian Open

Djokovic dynasty under threat at Australian Open

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Bidding for a record-extending ninth Australian Open title, the world number one and double-defending champion remains the runaway favourite at his favourite Grand Slam where he once remarked that he felt touched by the "divine".

Unlock 1: Govt issues fresh guidelines for 'COVID-appropriate behaviour'

Unlock 1: Govt issues fresh guidelines for 'COVID-appropriate behaviour'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

'The aim of issuing these guidelines is to instil COVID appropriate behaviour to contain the spread of the disease while allowing social and economic activity'

India Inc bets big on tax reforms in Budget

India Inc bets big on tax reforms in Budget

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

One of India Inc's top demands is the abolishing of the MAT.

Will injuries hamper Djokovic's final bid at French Open?

Will injuries hamper Djokovic's final bid at French Open?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Novak Djokovic will be favourite to reach his 27th Grand Slam final when he faces Stefanos Tsitsipas in the French Open semis on Friday but what had been a smooth path through the draw has suddenly got a little rocky.

What Serena must do to win Slam no 24

What Serena must do to win Slam no 24

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Serena Williams has gone 3-2 in matches that all lasted three sets and have taken a toll on her weary legs.

'Before RD died, he called me and said, I desperately need work'

'Before RD died, he called me and said, "I desperately need work"'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'Pancham was way ahead of his times. Picture chale na chale, RD's music was damn good.'

Day 1&2 Preview: India's Medal Prospects

Day 1&2 Preview: India's Medal Prospects

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

While a billion hearts would pray for all the participants to do well, all eyes would be set on the duo of Deepika Kumari/Atanu Das, the four shooters and Mirabai Chanu to open India's medals count.