News for 'osaka'

Indians at Wimbledon: Jeevan's debut ends, Sania advances

Indians at Wimbledon: Jeevan's debut ends, Sania advances

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan's Grand Slam debut ended in the first round itself.

Battling Murray to take on Wawrinka in Antwerp final

Battling Murray to take on Wawrinka in Antwerp final

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

Andy Murray took a step closer to a first title in arguably the toughest year of his playing career, grinding out a 3-6, 7-5 ,6-2 win over Ugo Humbert on Saturday to reach the final of the European Open in Antwerp.

All about India's derivatives markets

All about India's derivatives markets

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

The first leap towards an organized derivatives market came in 1848, when the Chicago Board of Trade, the largest derivative exchange in the world, was established. Today, equity and commodity derivative markets are rapidly gaining in size in India. In terms of popularity too, these markets are catching on like a forest fire.

What Lessons can India Learn from Japan?

What Lessons can India Learn from Japan?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

'Both India and Japan can find themselves in a win-win situation if they draw some lessons from each other's strengths,' says Dr Rajaram Panda.

PICS: Schmiedlova stuns Azarenka; Nadal, Thiem cruise

PICS: Schmiedlova stuns Azarenka; Nadal, Thiem cruise

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Images from Day 4 of the French Open, at Roland Garros, in Paris.

No such request by PM: Jaishankar on Trump's claim

No such request by PM: Jaishankar on Trump's claim

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The external affairs minister said all outstanding issues between India and Pakistan can be discussed only bilaterally.

Ronaldo careful to avoid Fergie hair-dryer

Ronaldo careful to avoid Fergie "hair-dryer"

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

Cristiano Ronaldo studiously avoided talk of Real Madrid after Manchester United booked their place in Sunday's Club World Cup final.

Ferguson backs 'old guard' in Japan

Ferguson backs 'old guard' in Japan

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

Alex Ferguson has opted for experience for Manchester United's Club World Cup semi-final against Japan's Gamba Osaka on Thursday. The United manager told a news conference on Wednesday that Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Phil Neville will all start the game in Yokohama for the red-hot tournament favourites.

Sports Shorts: IOC suggests venues outside Tokyo for 2020 Games

Sports Shorts: IOC suggests venues outside Tokyo for 2020 Games

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

International Olympic Committee (IOC) Vice President John Coates has urged Tokyo to consider moving more events to venues outside the capital, including one hundreds of kilometres away, in a bid to rein in spending for the 2020 Summer Games.

CAS clears way for swimmer Park at Rio Olympics

CAS clears way for swimmer Park at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has cleared the way for former Olympic swimming champion Park Tae-hwan to compete at the Rio Games after upholding his appeal against a Korean Olympic Committee doping ban, Yonhap news reported on Friday.

Djokovic turns back the clock with slam double in 2018

Djokovic turns back the clock with slam double in 2018

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Serbian Djokovic, 31, needed elbow surgery in February to cure a problem that surfaced in 2017, but after some jarring defeats he returned to the kind of domination he achieved in 2015, winning Wimbledon and the US Open.

Air India to cut international flights

Air India to cut international flights

Rediff.com5 Aug 2008

Even as Indian carriers are vying for a piece of the international space for better future gains, national carrier Air India has decided to cut down more than 15 of its international flights to destinations like Los Angeles, London, Osaka and Seoul from next month.Sources close to the development said three weekly flights to Los Angeles from various Indian destinations would be taken off the route network.

Tennis Roundup: Pliskova damages umpire's chair; Halep holds top ranking

Tennis Roundup: Pliskova damages umpire's chair; Halep holds top ranking

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Karolina Pliskova lost her cool over a line call and bashed a hole into the umpire's chair with her racket after suffering a 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 defeat by Maria Sakkari in the Italian Open second round on Wednesday.

PICS: Super Serena makes second straight US Open final

PICS: Super Serena makes second straight US Open final

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Overpowers Svitolina to reach second straight US Open final

Serena used THIS twist to reach final

Serena used THIS twist to reach final

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Serena Williams has never been one to approach the net until it is time to exchange post-match pleasantries with an opponent but on Thursday she broke from tradition and it paid off with a trip to the U.S. Open final.

50 most expensive cities

50 most expensive cities

Rediff.com14 Jun 2004

Table1. 50 most expensive cities

Beckham's Galaxy lose pre-season tourney

Beckham's Galaxy lose pre-season tourney

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

David Beckham's Los Angeles Galaxy side lost 1-0 to Japan's Gamba Osaka in the first Pan Pacific Championship semi-final.

Mumbai airport's Botox job

Mumbai airport's Botox job

Rediff.com22 Sep 2007

Mumbai International Airport Ltd, the consortium of GVK and South African Airports, which won the project through an international tender, must question every planner, architect, designer, HR manager and traffic controller: Why isn't it working?

Campbell up for Beijing sprint double

Campbell up for Beijing sprint double

Rediff.com11 Feb 2008

Jamaica's Veronica Campbell-Brown has no intention of relinquishing her Olympic 200 metres title at this year's Beijing Games, even if she will probably start as favourite for the more prestigious 100 metres crown. The 25-year-old won the world title in the shorter sprint in Osaka last year and is aiming to become the first woman -- barring the now disgraced Marion Jones -- to win both in one Games since Florence Griffiths Joyner two decades ago.

Gay sizzles, Kluft sparkles

Gay sizzles, Kluft sparkles

Rediff.com26 Aug 2007

Carolina Kluft achieved what no heptathlete had managed and won her third successive world title with the highest score of her career.

I didn't choke: Serena Williams

I didn't choke: Serena Williams

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

"It's kind of hard to say because she -- there's nothing I did wrong on those match points," Williams told reporters after her bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title ended.

Gay heads for Asia after Brussels withdrawal

Gay heads for Asia after Brussels withdrawal

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

World sprint champion Tyson Gay plans to run three times in Asia this year but will not compete in Friday's Golden League meeting in Brussels, a spokeswoman for his management company said on Tuesday.

Perry retains 100m hurdles title

Perry retains 100m hurdles title

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

The American finished strongest in a tight final to clock a winning time of 12.46 seconds at the world championships in Osaka.

I demonised Carl Lewis, says Powell

I demonised Carl Lewis, says Powell

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

Mike Powell comes clean over why he made Carl Lewis his number one enemy.

Is American Lyles ready to take over from Bolt?

Is American Lyles ready to take over from Bolt?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

22-year-old Noah Lyles is expected to top the podium in Doha but it will take more than silver hair and a gold medal to make people forget about Usain Bolt.

Now, Sikh prayers in Japanese

Now, Sikh prayers in Japanese

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

He has already translated Jap Ji Sahib and the literary works of renowned Indian writers.

Serena mentor says won't do any on-court coaching

Serena mentor says won't do any on-court coaching

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Patrick Mouratoglou said he and Serena Williams had decided not to do any on-court coaching, even at the tournaments on the professional women's WTA circuit where it is permitted.

Renjit, Sinimol make golden sweep

Renjit, Sinimol make golden sweep

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

Anju George won the long jump in the final leg of the Asian GP but failed to attain the qualifying mark for the World Championships in Osaka.

Tennis roundup: Pliskova wins her fourth title of 2019

Tennis roundup: Pliskova wins her fourth title of 2019

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

World number two Karolina Pliskova beat Croatia's Petra Martic 6-3, 6-2 in the final of the inaugural Zhengzhou Open on Sunday to win the 15th WTA singles title of her career and her first in China.

Powell eyes title not record, says manager

Powell eyes title not record, says manager

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

A tantalising maiden world title rather than another world record is Asafa Powell's priority this year, according to the Jamaican sprinter's manager.

Powell sets new world record time for 100m

Powell sets new world record time for 100m

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

The Jamaican set the record of 9.74 seconds and then was back on the track some 90 minutes later to run 9.78 in the final.

Gold enters long-term bull market, but...

Gold enters long-term bull market, but...

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

A substantial fluctuation is likely because for a long period gold has moved in a narrow range of $ 50-60 and at higher levels short positions were built.

Gay completes sprint double

Gay completes sprint double

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

The American became only the third man to win both the 100 and 200 at a world championships.

Gay on course for sprint double

Gay on course for sprint double

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

The American stayed on course for a world championship sprint double by qualifying fastest for the 200 metres final.

Clement wins 400m hurdles

Clement wins 400m hurdles

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

The 21-year-old ran a superb last 200 metres, clocking the year's quickest time of 47.61 seconds.

Anju qualifies for final at Worlds

Anju qualifies for final at Worlds

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

The long jumper qualified despite failing to better her season's best performance at the Word Athletics Championships.

Gay crushes Powell to win world 100m title

Gay crushes Powell to win world 100m title

Rediff.com26 Aug 2007

American Tyson Gay surged past Jamaica's Asafa Powell to win gold in the men's 100 meters at the world championships.

Tennis roundup: Federer takes a step closer to 10th Halle crown

Tennis roundup: Federer takes a step closer to 10th Halle crown

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

The Swiss great is looking to win a 102nd tour-level trophy and move closer to Jimmy Connors' record of 109.

PM Modi holds 'excellent' meeting with Putin

PM Modi holds 'excellent' meeting with Putin

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

The meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek is their first interaction after Modi's re-election following the stunning victory of the BJP in the general elections last month.

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Pospisil, Muguruza stunned; Yuki, Kvitova advance

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Pospisil, Muguruza stunned; Yuki, Kvitova advance

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

American qualifier Sachia Vickery completed an astonishing comeback to stun third seed Garbine Muguruza 2-6, 7-5, 6-1 in a second-round win at the BNP Paribas Open in California on Friday.