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Serena-Alexis reveal their new born baby's name

Serena-Alexis reveal their new born baby's name

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

When she told the world in August 2022 she was preparing to close her playing career, Williams cited a desire to grow her family as one of the main reasons for walking away from tennis.

Recipe: Bok Choy Rice Porridge Soup

Recipe: Bok Choy Rice Porridge Soup

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

A popular Chinese green like bok choy does very well in soup too.

PICS: Meet Serena's new doubles partner

PICS: Meet Serena's new doubles partner

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Williams posted pictures on her Instagram page and wrote: Caption this (MUST SWIPE RIGHT).

2024 Olympic torch relay to start in Marseille

2024 Olympic torch relay to start in Marseille

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

The flame will be lit in Olympia, Greece, as usual, before being taken to Marseille

Mama-To-Be Serena Steals the Show at Met Gala 2023

Mama-To-Be Serena Steals the Show at Met Gala 2023

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Serena took to her Instagram account to share pictures of herself with a visible baby bump

Tokyo Olympics torch-lighting ceremony to be held without spectators

Tokyo Olympics torch-lighting ceremony to be held without spectators

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics torch-lighting ceremony in ancient Olympia this week will be staged without spectators as organisers protect the event from the coronavirus, Greece's Olympic Committee said on Monday. The Olympic torch will be lit in Olympia at a scaled-down ceremony on March 12 before a seven-day relay that will culminate with a handover ceremony in Greece on March 19.

Holiday In Greece Like A Super Model

Holiday In Greece Like A Super Model

Rediff.com17 May 2022

These pics will make you want to pack up and travel to Greece.

PIX: Serena's daughter cheers her on

PIX: Serena's daughter cheers her on

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Serena had her two biggest cheerleaders by her side, husband Alexis Ohanian and three-year-old daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr.

Vancouver 2010 Games torch lit in Olympia

Vancouver 2010 Games torch lit in Olympia

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

The torch relay for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics got underway on Thursday, with the sun's rays igniting the silver torch during a brief break in the clouds at the ancient Olympic stadium.

'I embrace each day as it comes'

'I embrace each day as it comes'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

'Life will test you but if you have resilience and fortitude, the crown will be yours forever,' says Miss World Yukta Mookhey.

Why 27,000 Litres Of Ganga Jal Was Carried to London

Why 27,000 Litres Of Ganga Jal Was Carried to London

Rediff.com6 May 2023

When Jaipur's Maharaja Madho Singh was invited to attend King Edward VII's coronation in 1902, he chartered a ship for Rs 15 lakh for the journey. He also carried 27,000 litres of Ganga jal on board. Prakash Bhandari recalls the maharaja's voyage to attend a British monarch's coronation on a day when Charles III will be crowned king at Westminster Abbey.

What's Serena, Venus doing with Will Smith?

What's Serena, Venus doing with Will Smith?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams stole the show as they joined Hollywood superstar Will Smith at the red carpet premiere of King Richard at the TCL Chinese theater in Los Angeles.

Clinton, Tyson, Jackman cheer Serena

Clinton, Tyson, Jackman cheer Serena

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Eager to witness what many felt would be Serena Williams's final competitive match, thousands of fans poured into the Arthur Ashe stadium.

Tokyo 2020 torch handover behind closed doors in Athens

Tokyo 2020 torch handover behind closed doors in Athens

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Greece on Friday cancelled the remainder of the domestic Olympic torch relay through the country to avoid attracting crowds a day after the Tokyo Games flame was lit in ancient Olympia.

Serena's AMAZING Shoes!

Serena's AMAZING Shoes!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Most importantly, and most prominently, is the name of Serena's three-year-old daughter Olympia.

Serena says tennis playing mothers live a 'double life'

Serena says tennis playing mothers live a 'double life'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Serena Williams said the work is never done for mothers who are also professional tennis players following her victory over fellow mom Tsvetana Pironkova in the US Open quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Tokyo torchlighting ceremony hit by coronavirus measures

Tokyo torchlighting ceremony hit by coronavirus measures

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Greek torchlighting organisers said the dress rehearsal the day before, which usually attracts crowds, will be held without spectators while accreditations have been trimmed to the bare minimum and receptions and lunches scrapped.

Can Serena surpass Court's slam record?

Can Serena surpass Court's slam record?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Former World number one Serena Williams must rethink her approach to Grand Slams after her latest bid to win a record-equalling 24th major prize came unstuck at Melbourne Park, her coach Patrick Mouratoglou has said. The 38-year-old American, who is looking to match Australian great Margaret Court's record, has reached four Grand Slam finals since giving birth to daughter Olympia in 2017 but failed to win any of them.

Thinking too much about 24th Slam didn't help, says Serena

Thinking too much about 24th Slam didn't help, says Serena

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Williams came tantalisingly close to equalling the mark having reached the final in four majors since she returned from maternity leave in 2018.

PHOTOS: Sun god Apollo presides over final Olympic flame rehearsal

PHOTOS: Sun god Apollo presides over final Olympic flame rehearsal

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

The high priestess raised her arms towards the sky, invoking the sun god Apollo at the birthplace of the ancient Olympics on Wednesday in the final rehearsal for the flame that will burn at the Rio Games later this year.

PIX: Serena loses to Bencic in first match of farewell tour

PIX: Serena loses to Bencic in first match of farewell tour

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

The first stop on Serena Williams' farewell tour came to a quick end as she fell to Belinda Bencic in second-round action at the Canadian Open on Wednesday a day after announcing her forthcoming retirement from tennis.

Serena's inspirational message to working mums and dads...

Serena's inspirational message to working mums and dads...

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Williams, 37, said "it's not about what we can do it's what we MUST do as working moms and working dads".

Hot new mommy Serena featured on Vogue cover!

Hot new mommy Serena featured on Vogue cover!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

For the first time ever Serena has been featured on the magazine cover with her baby daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr.

How mommy Serena Williams inspires Sania Mirza

How mommy Serena Williams inspires Sania Mirza

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Sania Mirza in her tribute to Serena wrote how the all-time great women's singles tennis player inspired her.

Adorable mom-daughter style moments

Adorable mom-daughter style moments

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Take a look at how these celebs are twinning and winning the Internet.

Serena Williams' journey to the top of the women's game

Serena Williams' journey to the top of the women's game

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The following is a timeline charting her rise to the top of the women's game:

Serena looks STUNNING in first post-baby red-carpet appearance

Serena looks STUNNING in first post-baby red-carpet appearance

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

Serena Williams made her first public appearance since the birth of her daughter Alexis Olympia in September, at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards at the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, New York City.

Injured Serena withdraws from US Open

Injured Serena withdraws from US Open

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Serena withdraws from US Open

PHOTOS: Serena, Aussie cricket stars celebrate Christmas

PHOTOS: Serena, Aussie cricket stars celebrate Christmas

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Tennis legend Serena Williams spent her first Christmas with her 3-month-old daughter, Alexis Olympia.

How Serena balances motherhood and career

How Serena balances motherhood and career

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

The 36-year-old, talked about what she has been going through since giving birth to her daughter, Alexis Olympia, who turns one this September.

5 magical moments in Serena Williams' career

5 magical moments in Serena Williams' career

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Serena Williams' career has been so astonishing that it could fuel umpteen movies

Japan Olympic Committee deputy head has coronavirus

Japan Olympic Committee deputy head has coronavirus

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Japan Olympic Committee's deputy chief Kozo Tashima said Tuesday he had tested positive for the coronavirus, as doubts increase over whether Tokyo can safely host the Summer Games.

Can't do this forever: Serena to retire after US Open

Can't do this forever: Serena to retire after US Open

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

'I'm terrible at goodbyes, the world's worst'

Did Munich killer lure kids to their deaths on Facebook?

Did Munich killer lure kids to their deaths on Facebook?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

Police said they were examining a 'game' on the social network that asked people to be at the branch of the fast food chain where Friday's murderous rampage began in order to get free food.

Strong! Sexy! Stylish: Being Serena Williams

Strong! Sexy! Stylish: Being Serena Williams

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

The tennis star reveals her deepest secrets in her latest interview with Harper's Bazaar UK.

New mom Serena Williams pens emotional letter to her 'classy' mother

New mom Serena Williams pens emotional letter to her 'classy' mother

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

The new mom, who gave birth to her first child, daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian, Jr. earlier this month, wrote an endearing letter to her mother, Oracene Price, about what it has been like to see life through her point of view.

Serena falls in generational clash against Emma; Osaka out

Serena falls in generational clash against Emma; Osaka out

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Williams has just one professional tournament remaining before she drops the curtain on her historic career

PIX: Serena the showstopper on Day 1 of US Open!

PIX: Serena the showstopper on Day 1 of US Open!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Serena Williams signalled she is not quite ready for retirement advancing to the second round of the US Open on Monday with a scrappy 6-3, 6-3 win over Danka Kovinic.

'Lone' Munich shooter kills nine in mall rampage, commits suicide

'Lone' Munich shooter kills nine in mall rampage, commits suicide

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

The pistol-wielding attacker, identified by Munich Police Chief Hubertus Andrae as a dual national, was later found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head.

Serena loses on comeback in Abu Dhabi

Serena loses on comeback in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

Serena returned from a maternity break to lose 6-2, 3-6, 10-5 to the 20-year-old Latvian.