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Ageless Federer targets title number nine at Wimbledon

Ageless Federer targets title number nine at Wimbledon

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Nothing that has happened in the past 12 months suggests Roger Federer's hunger is diminished with victory at this year's Australian Open taking his Grand Slam title haul to 20.

'For a change, it's time to smile'

'For a change, it's time to smile'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

'After 23 years of making films, you feel vindicated that you stuck to your guns and continues to try different things.'

ICC Champions Trophy 2009: Points table

ICC Champions Trophy 2009: Points table

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

How the teams are placed in their groups in the ICC Champions Trophy 2009.

Injury updates of Germany v South Korea clash

Injury updates of Germany v South Korea clash

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

South Korea's faint hopes of reaching the last 16 of the World Cup have faded further with news that captain Ki Sung-yueng will miss their final group game against Germany.

FIFA announces World Cup's Golden Ball shortlist. Check out the 10

FIFA announces World Cup's Golden Ball shortlist. Check out the 10

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

Germany have four players and Argentina three in the 10-man FIFA shortlist for the adidas Golden Ball, which is awarded to the World Cup's most outstanding performer.

Sane left out, Neuer makes Germany World Cup squad

Sane left out, Neuer makes Germany World Cup squad

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Neuer made the squad despite playing in just one official game, a friendly against Austria on Friday, since breaking a bone in his foot in September but talented 22-year-old Sane was the biggest name to miss out.

Do-it-yourself: Simple exercises at stay fit at home

Do-it-yourself: Simple exercises at stay fit at home

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Ready to workout at home? These exercises are meant for you.

Serena and Sharapova ready to sharpen the edge

Serena and Sharapova ready to sharpen the edge

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Not just because Serena Williams looks capable of landing a 24th Grand Slam title against all the odds having returned from maternity leave and Maria Sharapova is seeking redemption after a 15-month doping ban with a third French Open title.

Wrestling Worlds: Rahul bags bronze, silver for Deepak

Wrestling Worlds: Rahul bags bronze, silver for Deepak

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

India record best-ever show at World Wrestling Championships with five medals

Djokovic disqualified from US Open after striking line judge with ball

Djokovic disqualified from US Open after striking line judge with ball

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

World number one Novak Djokovic was sensationally disqualified in the US Open fourth round on Sunday after striking a line judge with a ball following a point during the first set of his match against Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta.

Warne, Ponting to temporarily come out of retirement

Warne, Ponting to temporarily come out of retirement

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Warne, Ponting, Langer to play Twenty20 bushfire match; Serena donates Auckland winnings to help raise money.

Yoga Day to be marked on digital platforms amid pandemic

Yoga Day to be marked on digital platforms amid pandemic

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

This year's theme is 'Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family' and people will be able to join the celebrations virtually at 7 am on June 21. The Indian missions abroad are trying to reach out to the people through digital media as well as through the network of institutions which support yoga, officials said.

'Resurgent Djokovic ready for fresh start'

'Resurgent Djokovic ready for fresh start'

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Far from being a fading force, 12-times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic has shown signs that he is emerging from the toughest spell of his career and is ready for a fresh start ahead of next week's French Open.

Del Potro has no chance against Federer, says Wilander

Del Potro has no chance against Federer, says Wilander

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Former world number one Mats Wilander says only two things can keep Roger Federer from advancing - injury and distraction.

Markets back to August 2014: What should you do

Markets back to August 2014: What should you do

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

On Wednesday, FIIs sold shares worth Rs 1,573 crore.

Champions Trophy: Final group placings

Champions Trophy: Final group placings

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

How the teams finished in the group stages of the ICC Champions Trophy.

So much for Modi's Acche Din. India is no more most favoured emerging market

So much for Modi's Acche Din. India is no more most favoured emerging market

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Market experts believe the retreat is because of uncertainty.

World Cup chit-chat: Seven German players have mild cases of flu: Loew

World Cup chit-chat: Seven German players have mild cases of flu: Loew

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Seven Germany players are suffering mild flu symptoms ahead of the quarter-final match against France on Friday, coach Joachim Loew said in a German radio interview without identifying the players.

Asian C'ships: Grappler Sumit takes silver as India finish with 10 medals

Asian C'ships: Grappler Sumit takes silver as India finish with 10 medals

Rediff.com14 May 2017

After conceding a point, the Indian grappler was quick to pull back two points by overpowering his opponent and throwing him out of the mat.

India winless in Hockey World League Finals

India winless in Hockey World League Finals

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

India produced a lacklustre and disappointing performance in their second consecutive match to go down 0-2 to Germany and end their pool engagements on a winless note at the Hockey World League (Final), in Bhubaneswar on Monday.

Soccer PIX: Hoffenheim stun Dortmund; Roma win at Fiorentina

Soccer PIX: Hoffenheim stun Dortmund; Roma win at Fiorentina

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Here is a round-up of results from the European League matches played on Friday.

PHOTOS: Oranje scrape past Socceroos in five-goal thriller

PHOTOS: Oranje scrape past Socceroos in five-goal thriller

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

The Netherlands beat Australia 3-2 in a sensational World Cup Group B match featuring stunning goals and non-stop action on Wednesday. The 2010 runners-up made it two wins out of two following their opening demolition of Spain.

PHOTOS: Gold medal winners on Day 6 of the CWG

PHOTOS: Gold medal winners on Day 6 of the CWG

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

India's wrestlers stole the limelight with a stunning show on the mat, winning three gold medals on Tuesday, the sixth day of competition at the 20th Commonwealth Games.

'I gave Suvendu my blessings when he joined BJP'

'I gave Suvendu my blessings when he joined BJP'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

'The TMC has become a private limited company.'

Rahul reacts to data breach, says BJP invented story to distract Indians

Rahul reacts to data breach, says BJP invented story to distract Indians

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Taking to Twitter, Gandhi wrote, "Problem: 39 Indians dead; Govt on the mat, caught lying. Solution: Invent story on Congress & Data Theft. Result: Media networks bite bait; 39 Indians vanish from radar. Problem solved."

UAE kids have to chance to learn from MS Dhoni

UAE kids have to chance to learn from MS Dhoni

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

Two-time World Cup winning captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Saturday inaugurated his first global cricket academy in Dubai.

PHOTOS: Hummels heads Germany into World Cup semis

PHOTOS: Hummels heads Germany into World Cup semis

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

Germany reached their fourth consecutive World Cup semi-final after defender Mats Hummels's first-half header gave the three-time winners a 1-0 victory over France at Rio de Janeiro's Maracana on Friday.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

From the gritty wrestlers of the akharas to gravity-defying moves by Paralympic athletes, Rediff.com has all that and more snapped right here...

Iranian girl lands breakthrough taekwondo bronze

Iranian girl lands breakthrough taekwondo bronze

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Kimia Alizadeh Zenoorin kicked and punched down opponents and barriers as she became the first Iranian woman to win an Olympic medal by taking taekwondo bronze in the 57kg category on Thursday.

Must-read! Malaika's favourite yoga asanas

Must-read! Malaika's favourite yoga asanas

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Malaika shares her favourite, easy-to-do asanas and their benefits for a fitter and healthier lifestyle.

After Art 370 was revoked, Kashmiris face a hair-raising future

After Art 370 was revoked, Kashmiris face a hair-raising future

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Reeling under strict restrictions with no access to communication since August 5 when the Centre announced its decision to end Jammu and Kashmir's special status under Article 370 and bifurcate the state into two union territories, the people in the Valley have been facing a hair-raising challenge of finding a hairdresser to have their unkempt beards trimmed and unruly locks chopped.

I have moved closer to wrestling after marriage: Sakshi

I have moved closer to wrestling after marriage: Sakshi

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Rio Olympics bronze medal-winning wrestler Sakshi Malik wasn't fully prepared for last month's Asian Wrestling Championship, her first international event after the quadrennial games, she revealed.

French gymnast Said suffers horror leg break at Rio Olympics

French gymnast Said suffers horror leg break at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

French gymnast Samir Ait Said discovered the perils of pursuing his Olympic dreams when he suffered a broken leg that was left dangling from below his knee following a crash landing from the vault during men's qualifying at the Rio Games 2016, in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday.

The Great Indian Kitchen review

The Great Indian Kitchen review

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The Great Indian Kitchen is one of the most powerful films Divya Nair has watched in recent times. One that will unsettle you long after you've watched it. And that's why everyone -- married or single, man or woman -- must watch it.

Why Modi's tax charter reads like a cruel joke

Why Modi's tax charter reads like a cruel joke

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'Under this government, tax laws have become more draconian, and the government itself is setting stiff, unrealistic targets for tax officials, who have got more powers to harass us,' points out Debashis Basu.

IPL Preview: RCB battle for survival while CSK look to consolidate top-4 spot

IPL Preview: RCB battle for survival while CSK look to consolidate top-4 spot

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Former IPL champions Chennai Super Kings would look to consolidate their position inside the top-four for a place in the play-offs even as Royal Challengers Bangalore try to stay afloat when the two sides clash for the first time this IPL season in Ranchi on Sunday.

PIX: Salman looks at Modi and says 'let the best man become PM'

PIX: Salman looks at Modi and says 'let the best man become PM'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Bollywood actor Salman Khan on Tuesday mat Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad, where the actor was spotted flying kites with the politician during Uttarayan festivites.

The incredible lightness of being

The incredible lightness of being

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Pilates, a fitness system that focuses on stretching to help the muscles find their balance, is becoming popular. The author tries it out.

Kyrgios should be defaulted on spot, says Wilander

Kyrgios should be defaulted on spot, says Wilander

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

'I don't mind when he misbehaves. Obviously, I don't like the bad language. It's just when he doesn't try to play tennis, when he doesn't try to win then I think the umpire needs to step in. I think in this situation, default him on the spot, rather than suspend him'

'Stars aligned' says confident Federer ahead of final

'Stars aligned' says confident Federer ahead of final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

'Djokovic is going to feel pressure, that's for sure, but then for Federer it might be his last chance'