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Who should play Sania Mirza in biopic?

Who should play Sania Mirza in biopic?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Tennis star Sania Mirza on Friday announced that a biopic on her will be made by Bollywood film-maker Ronnie Screwvala.

Sania Mirza out of US Open

Sania Mirza out of US Open

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Indo-Chinese pair were beaten 6-4, 6-4 by second seeds Martina Hingis and Yung-Jan Chan on Friday.

Paris Olympics: Djokovic-Nadal could meet in 2nd round

Paris Olympics: Djokovic-Nadal could meet in 2nd round

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek of Poland faces Irina-Camella Begu of Romania in the opening round of the women's draw with second-seeded American Coco Gauff taking on Australian Ajla Tomljanovic.

Sania Mirza's sister in floral dress and sneakers enjoys a modern-day Cinderella moment

Sania Mirza's sister in floral dress and sneakers enjoys a modern-day Cinderella moment

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Anam Mirza posted a picture of her having a 'modern Cinderella moment' with her husband Mohammad Asaduddin

Hasina's continued stay in India may further strain ties, warns BNP

Hasina's continued stay in India may further strain ties, warns BNP

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Alamgir said that even after the fall of the Hasina government following a people's uprising, the 'Indian establishment is yet to reach out to BNP, even though China, the US, the UK, and Pakistan have already done so.'

Sania Mirza, Sehwag congratulate Modi

Sania Mirza, Sehwag congratulate Modi

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, VVS Laxman and tennis sensation Sania Mirza were among sports personalities to express their views on social media.

India must focus on mind training of athletes: Prakash

India must focus on mind training of athletes: Prakash

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Shocked at the way Lakshya Sen succumbed to pressure in the men's singles badminton bronze medal play-off at the Paris Olympics, the legendary Prakash Padukone said it's high time players learn to withstand pressure, become accountable and start delivering results after receiving support.

5 lesser known facts about Sania Mirza

5 lesser known facts about Sania Mirza

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Tennis ace Sania Mirza wins the Khel Ratna award. Last week, the Sports Ministry confirmed that Wimbledon doubles champion Sania Mirza had been recommended for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna.

Bopanna's last dance in Paris; stiff test awaits Nagal

Bopanna's last dance in Paris; stiff test awaits Nagal

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

India's first and only tennis medal in the history of Olympic Games came way back in 1996, when Leander Paes claimed the singles bronze in Atlanta.

Made a comeback to show that you can be a world champion and still have a complete life: Sania Mirza

Made a comeback to show that you can be a world champion and still have a complete life: Sania Mirza

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

With the curtains set to drop on her illustrious career, Sania Mirza opened up on her journey to the top and the struggles she faced as a woman athlete.

Whoa! Is that REALLY Dia Mirza?

Whoa! Is that REALLY Dia Mirza?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

The actor is unrecognisable on the cover of The Peacock magazine.

Dia Mirza: Dazzling in red!

Dia Mirza: Dazzling in red!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

The actor walked the ramp for PC Jewellers during India International Jewellery Week 2017.

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Review: Gripping!!

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Review: Gripping!!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack begins by asking why the hijack lasted seven days and ends in wondering if the good guys fought the bad ones hard enough, observes Sukanya Verma.

Dia Mirza has an idea for Modi

Dia Mirza has an idea for Modi

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'People shouldn't be made to pay a bigger price for being eco-friendly.'

FIRST LOOK! Pregnant Sania Mirza felicitates kids at her academy

FIRST LOOK! Pregnant Sania Mirza felicitates kids at her academy

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The mother-to-be handed out awards to children at the Sania Mirza academy in Hyderabad

Dia Mirza gets engaged!

Dia Mirza gets engaged!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Meet Parineeti's Bride Squad

Meet Parineeti's Bride Squad

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Sania Mirza and her sister Anam were among the bride's guests.

US Open: Sania Mirza-Barbora Strycova breeze into quarters

US Open: Sania Mirza-Barbora Strycova breeze into quarters

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Czech Republic partner Barbora Strycova stormed into the quarterfinals of the US Open with a straight sets victory in the women's doubles event on Tuesday.

Sania Mirza again hits out at media

Sania Mirza again hits out at media

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

Sania Mirza has launched a scathing attack on the country's media, saying a certain sections of it choose to highlight the negative news.

#BabyMirzaMalik: 'Something beautiful and positive has simultaneously blessed Pakistan and India'

#BabyMirzaMalik: 'Something beautiful and positive has simultaneously blessed Pakistan and India'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Celebrities and sports stars took to social media to wish the new parents.

Sania Mirza 'humbled, honoured' by Padma Bhushan

Sania Mirza 'humbled, honoured' by Padma Bhushan

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Sania Mirza has expressed that she felt ' honoured' and ' humbled' after being conferred with India's third highest civilian honour, Padma Bhushan for her contribution in the sport of tennis.

Sania At Parineeti-Raghav's Reception

Sania At Parineeti-Raghav's Reception

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

'Congratulations to my dearest @parineetichopra and @raghavchadha88 May your new chapter be as beautiful as your wedding was love you always Parriii...'

PIX: Sania Mirza, Rathore cast their vote

PIX: Sania Mirza, Rathore cast their vote

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Sports stars in Rajasthan and Telangana stepped out to cast their vote on Friday.

Sonakshi Feels 'Bus Ho Gaya'

Sonakshi Feels 'Bus Ho Gaya'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Athiya has a question... Preity is in Machu Picchu... Dia at a global summit...

Manushi-Alaya's Bikini Holiday

Manushi-Alaya's Bikini Holiday

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Deepika meets friends in London... Raashii prays at Golden Temple... Vicky promotes his film in Kashmir...

Is it breakpoint for Sania-Shoaib?

Is it breakpoint for Sania-Shoaib?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

'Sania and Shoaib both believe that since it's their personal life, they don't wish to make any official statement either separately or jointly. We would appreciate if their privacy is respected.'

PIX: How new mom Sania Mirza celebrated her birthday

PIX: How new mom Sania Mirza celebrated her birthday

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Sania Mirza celebrated her 32nd birthday with husband Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik and their newly born son Izhaan.

Paris Olympics: 11 YO skater to 61 YO rider to compete

Paris Olympics: 11 YO skater to 61 YO rider to compete

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

From 11-year-old to 60-plus, Olympics is playground for all

Guess who stopped the Mirza-Hingis juggernaut

Guess who stopped the Mirza-Hingis juggernaut

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Top ranked women's doubles pair Martina Hingis and Sania Mirza had their 41-match winning streak halted on Thursday after they were beaten in the quarter-finals of the Qatar Open.

Olympics: Why Bopanna-Balaji cannot be written off

Olympics: Why Bopanna-Balaji cannot be written off

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Balaji also showed that he can quickly adapt to conditions when he was asked to do the singles duty during the Davis Cup tie against Pakistan on grass. The rival was not of the highest quality but Balaji showed that he was willing to come out of his comfort zone if the team demands.

India @US Open: Bopanna, Mirza advance to 2nd round

India @US Open: Bopanna, Mirza advance to 2nd round

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

India's leading doubles players Rohan Bopanna and Sania Mirza began their US Open campaigns with victories in their respective events.

PICS: Salman Khan launches Sania Mirza's autobiography

PICS: Salman Khan launches Sania Mirza's autobiography

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan launched ace tennis player Sania Mirza's autobiography 'Ace against Odds' at a function in Mumbai on Sunday. Sania, who will partner Prarthana Thombare from Maharashtra at the prestigious Olympics Games in Rio heaped praise on the latter, describing her as a very good tennis player. "I and Prarthana (Thombare) is the first pair, who has won a medal. In Asian Games we have won a women's doubles medal. But besides that, she is a young girl, and she is a good prospect for us.

Maha parties bolt stable door to prevent horse-trading ahead of MLC polls

Maha parties bolt stable door to prevent horse-trading ahead of MLC polls

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

To keep their MLAs together, political parties are organising dinner meetings and arranging hotel stays for them ahead of the council elections, which are taking place just three months ahead of the assembly polls in the state.

Balaji to partner Bopanna at Paris Olympics

Balaji to partner Bopanna at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

When contacted, AITA Secretary General Anil Dhupar said he does not have any objection to Bopanna playing with Balaji, ranked 84, at the Paris Olympics.

Mirza-Hingis lose chance to complete 'Santina Slam'

Mirza-Hingis lose chance to complete 'Santina Slam'

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Martina Hingis and Sania Mirza lost their cool as their hopes of holding all four grand slam titles were dashed following a 6-3, 6-2 defeat by Czech duo Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova in the third round of the French Open on Sunday.

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The big names who will be bidding for a podium finish before bidding farewell...

Tennis' oldest No. 1s, share secrets to success

Tennis' oldest No. 1s, share secrets to success

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

The ATP Tour brought the world number ones for a short conversation as they prepared for the prestigious tournament.

Ananya, Bhumi Watch The Archies

Ananya, Bhumi Watch The Archies

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Bollywood's glamorous divas got another excuse to show off their fashion at the grand premiere of Zoya Akhtar's film, The Archies, held at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai.

Photo: Dia Mirza's mehndi ceremony

Photo: Dia Mirza's mehndi ceremony

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

The couple will get married On October 18.

Spotted: Sania Mirza

Spotted: Sania Mirza

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

Reader Venkataraman Ramakrishnan sent us a picture of Sania Mirza.