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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.

'I never expected to reach Super Series final'

'I never expected to reach Super Series final'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

As a successful but physically draining year draws to a close, one half of Indian badminton's most formidable mixed doubles pair, Jwala Gutta, is now aiming for a Super Series title in the new season to ensure a good build-up to the Commonwealth Games to be held in New Delhi next year.

Man City v Borussia Moenchengladbach tie postponed after heavy rain

Man City v Borussia Moenchengladbach tie postponed after heavy rain

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Torrential rain before kickoff meant Manchester City's opening Champions League Group C clash with Borussia Moenchengladbach was postponed on Tuesday because of safety concerns.

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

Will hold tricolour and J-K flag together: Mehbooba

Will hold tricolour and J-K flag together: Mehbooba

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

"We are the people, especially in the Kashmir Valley, who upheld the tricolour high over the years at the cost of thousands of our workers who were martyred," Mufti told reporters in Jammu at the end of her five-day visit to Jammu -- her first after release from over one-year-long detention under the Pubic Safety Act (PSA).

This gold medallist didn't know he won until a friend called him!

This gold medallist didn't know he won until a friend called him!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Ferry Weertman of the Netherlands won the men's marathon swimming event off Rio's Copacabana Beach on Tuesday in a race so close that he did not realise he had won until a friend called from home to give him the good news.

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The real battle for NEET abolition can take much more time and energy, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

#Poha on your mind? Read on!

#Poha on your mind? Read on!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

As the well-known breakfast snack is trending, we decided to bring you a couple of popular poha recipes from different states across India.

Inspiration runs dry for mentally jaded Dimitrov

Inspiration runs dry for mentally jaded Dimitrov

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

After some patchy form in the opening rounds Dimitrov hit top form to beat home hope Nick Kyrgios in the last 16, fuelling hopes of a first grand slam final appearance.

Nadal gets his revenge against Del Potro... 8 years later!

Nadal gets his revenge against Del Potro... 8 years later!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

'I wake up today and say to myself, 'Today is the day that I'll play'. I need to play with the right energy, and I need to increase the level of my game'

Suspected human hair in tablet cited in Ranbaxy ban

Suspected human hair in tablet cited in Ranbaxy ban

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Ranbaxy, which is 63.5 per cent-owned by Japan's Daiichi Sankyo Co and gets more than 40 per cent of its sales from the United States, did not immediately respond to a request on Wednesday for comment on the FDA observations.

Higher currency circulation may impact liquidity

Higher currency circulation may impact liquidity

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

While there are several instruments in the RBI's disposal, the most effective one for infusing durable liquidity is bond purchase from the secondary market

November 1, 1984

November 1, 1984

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

On Tuesday, November 20, 2018, 34 years and 19 days later after the horrific crimes, two men were sentenced to death and life in prison for their involvement in the anti-Sikh riots of 1984 in which over 3,000 Sikhs were killed. It was the first verdict after the riots-related cases were reopened by a Special Investigation Team in 2015. In his novel Man With The White Beard, Shah Alam Khan recalls a calamitous time in India's history.

Myskina loses in first round

Myskina loses in first round

Rediff.com24 May 2005

The defending champion was beaten by Spaniard Maria Sanchez Lorenzo.

'We will not move until the last person is taken out'

'We will not move until the last person is taken out'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'People in general have a kind of contemptuous attitude to those from Malappuram. But we have shown the entire world what dedicated and selfless work is.'

'I took my father for granted'

'I took my father for granted'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

'I was attracted to Javed because he was exactly like my father.'

PIX: Tiger leads from front as US win Presidents Cup

PIX: Tiger leads from front as US win Presidents Cup

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

United States captain Tiger Woods led from the front as the Americans dominated the Sunday singles to overhaul the Internationals at Royal Melbourne and claim an eighth successive Presidents Cup. Woods clinched a record 27th win in the event with a 3&2 victory over Abraham Ancer to fire up his team and then beamed from the sidelines as they landed crushing early blows before sealing the event with a match to spare.

Robredo slams Djokovic for extra break

Robredo slams Djokovic for extra break

Rediff.com3 Sep 2008

Tommy Robredo accused Novak Djokovic of exaggerating the seriousness of his injuries to get some extra rest during their draining fourth round at the US Open.

Aditynath picks up broom after UP city ranked last in Swachh survey

Aditynath picks up broom after UP city ranked last in Swachh survey

Rediff.com6 May 2017

According to survey Gonda in UP is India's most dirtiest city.

COVID-19: It hasn't gone viral in India

COVID-19: It hasn't gone viral in India

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'Our drains are not filled with bodies, our hospitals not run out of beds.' 'That good news, or absence of expected bad news, is the truth that so many in the international community, and also within India, seem unable to handle,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Monsoon woes: Antiquated drainage can't handle new pressures

Monsoon woes: Antiquated drainage can't handle new pressures

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The frequency of very heavy downpours seems to have increased.

Asian boxing: Shiva assured of 4th straight medal

Asian boxing: Shiva assured of 4th straight medal

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Sarita, Nikhat also enter semis

Should Tokyo be the guinea pig for Olympics experiment?

Should Tokyo be the guinea pig for Olympics experiment?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

In this pandemic, why can't we have multiple locations for various disciplines, all of it then merged into a virtual convergence called the Olympics instead of one massive event in one city, asks Shyam G Menon.

So, these days what is Djokovic's priority?

So, these days what is Djokovic's priority?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Novak Djokovic no longer sees winning Grand Slam titles or staying top of the men's ATP rankings as a priority in his tennis career, Serbia's world number one said on Friday.

LeBron steers Cavs past Warriors to inch closer to NBA title

LeBron steers Cavs past Warriors to inch closer to NBA title

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

The league's reigning Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry had a horrible start to the game for Golden State but used a strong fourth quarter to finish with a team-high 27 points.

Sindhu to miss Malaysia Grand Prix Gold

Sindhu to miss Malaysia Grand Prix Gold

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

In a bid to keep herself fit for the packed international schedule this year, Indian shuttler P V Sindhu will not be defending her women's singles title at the $120,000 Malaysia Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament to be held at Johor Bahru from March 25-30.

Hanging of convicts real tribute to Nirbhaya, say investigators

Hanging of convicts real tribute to Nirbhaya, say investigators

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Pramod Singh Kushwaha, then the additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) and who headed the investigation team, said each member of the team pitched in to prepare a watertight case against the convicts.

Why does Modi ignore the dead and dying?

Why does Modi ignore the dead and dying?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Rarely have we seen such intoxication over power, which ignores the cries of those dying, notes Jyoti Punwani.

When Farah Khan hurt Saroj Khan...

When Farah Khan hurt Saroj Khan...

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

'Why does Farah feel threatened by me? Why is she so frustrated?'

Breakfast recipe: How to make Tuna Fish Sandwich

Breakfast recipe: How to make Tuna Fish Sandwich

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Rediff reader Reshma Aslam tells us how to make a sandwich tasty!

'Give Serena Williams time to find top form'

'Give Serena Williams time to find top form'

Rediff.com26 May 2018

Former World No 1 Kim Clijsters says, "I admire both Serena and Venus because they have a perseverance that is incredible. They're able to do a lot of things that other people can't do, physically and mentally, so I don't doubt that she will come back, I don't doubt it, but it just takes a little bit of time."

Weary Woods sleepwalks his way to four Ryder Cup losses

Weary Woods sleepwalks his way to four Ryder Cup losses

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Tiger Woods accepted responsibility for the American defeat at the Ryder Cup after slumping to a fourth straight loss at Le Golf National, beaten 2&1 by Jon Rahm in the singles on Sunday.

Ramzan recipes: Mutton patties, chicken shawarma and more

Ramzan recipes: Mutton patties, chicken shawarma and more

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Reshma Aslam shares some interesting recipes.

This business lost Rs 9,000 crores in lockdown!

This business lost Rs 9,000 crores in lockdown!

Rediff.com28 May 2020

'By the time the goods that were sent from December onwards reached stores in Europe, they became dead inventory as the stores there were closed by then.' 'Those that were in the warehouse there also became dead inventory. Those that reached the ports there also became dead inventory.' 'And what Tirupur produced in March is still here, and they have also become dead inventory.'

PHOTOS: Smith's double century puts Australia in command

PHOTOS: Smith's double century puts Australia in command

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Steve Smith's domination of England's bowling attack in the Ashes series reached new heights on Thursday as his magnificent 211 led Australia to 497-8 declared on the second day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford.

Facilities provided at martyr's home removed after CM's visit

Facilities provided at martyr's home removed after CM's visit

Rediff.com14 May 2017

Within 24 hours, the dusty road that led to the Prem Sagar's residence was turned into a concrete road.

Inside the beautiful and weird world of science

Inside the beautiful and weird world of science

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Incredible images depicting the scientific world give a beautiful insight into the academic world. A shortlist of images from the Royal Photographic Society's science photographer of the year competition has been released and includes images from the macroscopic to the microscopic. The winning images will be revealed in October to coincide with the opening of the free exhibition. The Science Photographer of the Year exhibition will run at the Science Museum from October 7-January 5.

17 days on, navy divers get into rescue action at Meghalaya mine site

17 days on, navy divers get into rescue action at Meghalaya mine site

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

The 15-member team, equipped with specialised diving equipment including a re-compression chamber and remotely operated vehicles capable of searching underwater, went straightway to the mine site in the remote Lumthari village in East Jaintia Hills district.

Ladakh standoff: Breakthrough in sight?

Ladakh standoff: Breakthrough in sight?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

'A breakthrough in eastern Ladakh leading to disengagement and creation of a buffer zone will obviate the need of military deployment through the winter months ahead,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.