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Badminton Asia Technical Committee apologises to Sindhu for 'human error'

Badminton Asia Technical Committee apologises to Sindhu for 'human error'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Sindhu had been left in tears after an 'unfair' call by the umpires midway

GORGEOUS Aishwarya In Paris!

GORGEOUS Aishwarya In Paris!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Mrs Bachchan joined other celebs in walking the ramp during the Le Defile L'Oreal show in Paris.

Oomphalicious! Rihanna's bold red carpet moment

Oomphalicious! Rihanna's bold red carpet moment

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

From Naomi Campbell to Rihanna, take a look at what the celebs wore to the 2019 Fashion Awards.

Osaka conflicted over holding Tokyo Olympics amid COVID

Osaka conflicted over holding Tokyo Olympics amid COVID

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Japan's Naomi Osaka said on Sunday that while she has spent her entire life waiting to compete at the Olympics, the risks of holding the Tokyo Games amid the raging COVID-19 pandemic should continue to be carefully discussed.

French Open organisers defend Osaka handling, say 'can do better' on mental health

French Open organisers defend Osaka handling, say 'can do better' on mental health

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Japan's Osaka ended the stand-off with the French tennis federation (FFT) by withdrawing from the claycourt major

Cannes 2021: The STUNNERS are Here

Cannes 2021: The STUNNERS are Here

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Fabulous fashion on the Cannes red carpet.

Serena-Olympia twin in ad campaign

Serena-Olympia twin in ad campaign

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Tennis superstar Serena Williams has her daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian literally walking in her footsteps.

PIX: Fans return to Australian Open after lockdown ends

PIX: Fans return to Australian Open after lockdown ends

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Players competed at empty stadiums at Melbourne Park through the five-day lockdown but reduced capacity crowds of 7,477 have been permitted in each of Thursday's two sessions and the same number for the singles finals sessions on Saturday and Sunday.

Swiss Open: Sindhu storms into quarters, Prannoy books Kashyap clash

Swiss Open: Sindhu storms into quarters, Prannoy books Kashyap clash

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Parupalli Kashyap entered the quarterfinals after top seed and Olympic champion Axelsen gave a walkover.

Sindhu eyes comeback at World Tour Finals in December

Sindhu eyes comeback at World Tour Finals in December

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Former India skipper Virat Kohli, four-time grand slam winner Naomi Osaka of Japan and decorated gymnast Simon Biles of the USA, are some of the star athletes who have been candid about their struggles with mental health.

'Osaka should be applauded for prioritising mental health'

'Osaka should be applauded for prioritising mental health'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Coco Gauff, who shared an emotional on-court interview with Osaka after falling to her at the 2019 US Open, echoed Stephens's comments.

'I think she is courageous and needs support'

'I think she is courageous and needs support'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Japan rallies to support Osaka after French Open withdrawal.

Meet the top women's contenders at French Open

Meet the top women's contenders at French Open

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Penpix of the top women's contenders at the 2021 French Open which begins on Sunday

Djokovic says press briefs part of sport

Djokovic says press briefs part of sport

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Mixed reactions pour in as Osaka debate rages on.

Osaka the next hurdle in Serena's quest for 24th Slam

Osaka the next hurdle in Serena's quest for 24th Slam

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka have long moved on from their tempestuous 2018 US Open title match but that will do nothing to dampen the suspense ahead of their blockbuster Australian Open semi-final on Thursday.

Nadal and Osaka scoop top Laureus awards

Nadal and Osaka scoop top Laureus awards

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Britain's Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton claimed the inaugural Athlete Advocate of the Year Award for his involvement in the fight against racism.

Kyrgios says depression left him with suicidal thoughts

Kyrgios says depression left him with suicidal thoughts

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

In an Instagram post Kyrgios said three years back he was in a very bad place mentally.

Super showing at US Open sees Osaka, Azarenka rise in rankings

Super showing at US Open sees Osaka, Azarenka rise in rankings

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Osaka also reached the final of the Western & Southern Open, which was held at Flushing Meadows this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but had to withdraw against Azarenka due to an injury.

Black US female players bring social issues to forefront at US Open

Black US female players bring social issues to forefront at US Open

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Stephens sees success of Black women inspiring new generation.

Becker worried for Osaka's career following French Open withdrawal

Becker worried for Osaka's career following French Open withdrawal

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Naomi Osaka's career could be in danger because of her mental health issues, according to six-time Grand Slam champion Boris Becker.

US Open PIX: Raducanu, Rybakina, Osaka crash out

US Open PIX: Raducanu, Rybakina, Osaka crash out

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the US Open played at Flushing Meadows in New York on Tuesday.

Debate rages on over Osaka's press boycott

Debate rages on over Osaka's press boycott

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Osaka was fined $15,000 for skipping her news conference after her first round win and was warned of possible expulsion from Roland Garros

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.

Tennis: Djokovic regains top spot, Nadal rises

Tennis: Djokovic regains top spot, Nadal rises

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Osaka takes equity stake in crypto exchange FTX

Tokyo Games: Who will Light The Flame?

Tokyo Games: Who will Light The Flame?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

The torchbearer's face will likely be seen by hundreds of millions of people watching around the world.

PIX: Osaka cruises to second Australian Open title

PIX: Osaka cruises to second Australian Open title

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

Naomi Osaka gave Jennifer Brady a lesson in Grand Slam tennis as she cruised to a 6-4, 6-3 win to claim her second Australian Open title on Saturday and cement her standing as the new queen of the women's game.

Aus Open PIX: Nadal battles into 2nd round; Azarenka through

Aus Open PIX: Nadal battles into 2nd round; Azarenka through

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Images from Day 1 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Monday.

Olympics Football: Japan edge towards knock-outs; France rebound

Olympics Football: Japan edge towards knock-outs; France rebound

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

A summary of the man's football matches at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday.

Hot alert! The badass modern-day princess

Hot alert! The badass modern-day princess

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Naomi Scott looks impossibly chic as Elle's June cover star.

Serena breaks down at press conference

Serena breaks down at press conference

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

The defeat ended Williams's bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.

Serena rolled back the years at Australian Open

Serena rolled back the years at Australian Open

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Serena displayed great mobility to win successive points after long rallies -- one of 21 shots, one of 13 -- and secure what proved to be a decisive break of serve.

PIX: 'Homebody' Osaka making the most of isolation

PIX: 'Homebody' Osaka making the most of isolation

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Following a whirlwind few years, Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka can be forgiven for taking time to reset and relax as the sporting world goes on an indefinite pause due to the coronavirus crisis. Osaka, a two-time Grand Slam winner who also became the first Japanese player to reach world number one, had been preparing for another action-packed summer including her Olympics debut on home soil at Tokyo 2020.

India Open badminton postponed after surge in COVID-19 cases in Delhi

India Open badminton postponed after surge in COVID-19 cases in Delhi

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

The India Open badminton tournament, which was scheduled for May 11-16 in New Delhi, has been postponed due to a rise in COVID-19 cases in the country's capital, Badminton Association of India (BAI) said on Monday.

Osaka rescinds decision, agrees to play

Osaka rescinds decision, agrees to play

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'However, after my announcement and lengthy consultation with the WTA and USTA, I have agreed at their request to play on Friday. They offered to postpone all matches until Friday and in my mind that brings more attention to the movement. I want to thank the WTA and the Tournament for their support.'

Osaka reaches semis then withdraws to protest racial injustice

Osaka reaches semis then withdraws to protest racial injustice

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Naomi Osaka pulled out of the semi-finals of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament on Wednesday in New York City, in protest at racial injustice. Her decision follows protests over the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in the city of Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday.

Met Gala: Bold And The Beautiful

Met Gala: Bold And The Beautiful

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Glimpses from America's biggest fashion party!

Globes: Megan Fox, Naomi Watts, Tabu on red carpet

Globes: Megan Fox, Naomi Watts, Tabu on red carpet

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

Hollywood stars dazzle on the red carpet.

Meet the world's highest-earning female athlete

Meet the world's highest-earning female athlete

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Naomi Osaka's total is the most ever earned by a female athlete in a 12-month period.

Serena pulls out of Miami Open following oral surgery

Serena pulls out of Miami Open following oral surgery

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Serena Williams said on Sunday she will not compete at this week's Miami Open as the 23-times Grand Slam champion is recovering from oral surgery.

'I almost died,' says Osaka after paddleboard mishap

'I almost died,' says Osaka after paddleboard mishap

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Naomi Osaka said they had been on vacation in the Turks and Caicos Islands when the incident happened.