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Pegula's private jet saves WTA stars hours of travel

Pegula's private jet saves WTA stars hours of travel

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

With the players then facing a quick turnaround ahead of the Indian Wells main draw beginning on Wednesday, Pegula offered to fly all of them to California for the WTA 1000 tournament.

Historic! Monthly allowance for Indian hockey players

Historic! Monthly allowance for Indian hockey players

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Currently, the hockey players draw salaries from the departments and organisations that they are employed with even though a proposal to have a graded contract system by Hockey India has been in the deliberation stage for past few years.

Nitish Kumar Has The Opportunity Of A Lifetime To Change Bihar

Nitish Kumar Has The Opportunity Of A Lifetime To Change Bihar

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

If he cannot do it this term by using his bureaucracy and experts from different fields, it will be a tragedy, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Wimbledon: The Joy, The Emotion

Wimbledon: The Joy, The Emotion

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

It was a dream opening day for the local fans as seven British players made it to the second round -- the most singles wins for the home nation in a single day at Wimbledon in the professional era.

World Champion vs World No 1: Gukesh takes on Carlsen in opener

World Champion vs World No 1: Gukesh takes on Carlsen in opener

Rediff.com25 May 2025

D Gukesh will take on Magnus Carlsen in the opening round in what should be one of the most keenly-contested matches at the Norway Chess tournament.

Sinner accepts doping ban: What it means for tennis

Sinner accepts doping ban: What it means for tennis

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Sinner's ban began on February 9 and will end on May 4 while he can return to training on April 13. The French Open main draw is scheduled to begin on May 25.

'When I Can't Take Nonsense Any Longer Then Sparks Begin To Fly'

'When I Can't Take Nonsense Any Longer Then Sparks Begin To Fly'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

'Look after your own mother before looking after your neighbour's mother.' 'I don't believe in starving my own mother and feeding sweets to the neighbours.'

Lotus-Inspired Mumbai Airport Set to Bloom

Lotus-Inspired Mumbai Airport Set to Bloom

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

NMIAL is spending close to Rs 18,000 crore to get the airport up and running.

'Indian Idol Has Changed My Life'

'Indian Idol Has Changed My Life'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

'Shreya (Ghoshal) ma'am said she hasn't heard a voice like mine before, and added that even in the future, there won't be another voice like mine.'

Gukesh fights back to hold Firouzja

Gukesh fights back to hold Firouzja

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Local hero Vincent Keymer was at his best as he drew the first blood against Fabiano Caruana of the United States. Going in with 1-0 lead with one game to go, the onus is now on Caruana to draw level that will force a tiebreaker.

Paul fights off-courts distractions to emulate Sampras

Paul fights off-courts distractions to emulate Sampras

Rediff.com16 May 2025

With this win, he has improved his record in Rome to nine wins and four losses.

Brahmin couples offered Rs 1 lakh for having 4 children

Brahmin couples offered Rs 1 lakh for having 4 children

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

The chief of the Madhya Pradesh Parshuram Kalyan Board has said he would pay Rs 1 lakh as reward to couples from the Brahmin community producing four children.

How much will the Wimbledon 2023 champions walk away with?

How much will the Wimbledon 2023 champions walk away with?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Ahead of this season's Wimbledon, here's a look at the prize money.

Road Ahead For Nepal Not An Easy One

Road Ahead For Nepal Not An Easy One

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The GenZ violence that engulfed Nepal is not only against nepo-babies -- its anger is broader and riddled with contradictions, making it difficult for interim PM Sushila Karki, points out Aditi Phadnis.

Nepal Cricket Scales New Heights With T20 League

Nepal Cricket Scales New Heights With T20 League

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Nepal takes game to new heights with T20 league

'Cancer Has Made Me Shameless And Fearless'

'Cancer Has Made Me Shameless And Fearless'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

'For all you know, in the next five years there could be a path-breaking cancer treatment and I may be absolutely fine. Or maybe I won't be. I have to live with both scenarios.'

Swiatek accepts one-month suspension after failing doping test

Swiatek accepts one-month suspension after failing doping test

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Iga Swiatek tested positive in an out-of-competition sample in August but the ITIA accepted that it was caused by contamination of her medication melatonin.

'India Is Laundromat For The Kremlin'

'India Is Laundromat For The Kremlin'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

'India is cosying up to Xi Jinping. They don't need the Russian oil. It's a refining profiteering scheme.'

All You Want To Know About Women's T20 World Cup 2024

All You Want To Know About Women's T20 World Cup 2024

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

With a line-up of thrilling matches and intense competition, the ICC Women's T20 World Cup is sure to captivate fans around the globe. Stay tuned for updates and highlights as the tournament unfolds. Ahead of the tournament, here's everything you need to know about the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

WTA announces new circuit plans with pay parity in top events

WTA announces new circuit plans with pay parity in top events

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

The governing body of women's tennis announced a new circuit structure on Tuesday with a "pathway to handing out equal prize money" for men and women at combined WTA 1000 and 500 events.

WINDFALL for Team India! BCCI doubles prize money for Aus series win

WINDFALL for Team India! BCCI doubles prize money for Aus series win

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, at its Special General Meeting on Tuesday, decided to double the incentive of the Indian cricket team from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1 crore for their recent 2-1 Test series win against Australia last month.

'Olympians won't fill forms anymore'

'Olympians won't fill forms anymore'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

India's Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched the Digilocker facility for athletes, making it mandatory for national federations to digitise certificates and other essential documents of sportspersons within the next year. The initiative, launched in the presence of representatives from 40 National Sports Federations, aims to ensure hassle-free record-keeping and prevent exploitation of athletes. The cloud-based platform, developed by Digital India Corporation (DIC), allows for storage and verification of documents. The ministry has also announced that physical certificates will no longer be considered valid after one year.

Perumal Murugan first Tamil writer to make it to Booker prize longlist

Perumal Murugan first Tamil writer to make it to Booker prize longlist

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Indian author Perumal Murugan's Tamil novel Pyre is among 13 books from across Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America to make it to the longlist of the International Booker Prize 2023, announced by the Booker Prize Foundation in London on Tuesday.

'India Is Becoming Super India And Bharat Is Becoming Like Somalia'

'India Is Becoming Super India And Bharat Is Becoming Like Somalia'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'The government's priority is not farmers.'

Rankings: Nagal out of top 100; Bopanna slides too

Rankings: Nagal out of top 100; Bopanna slides too

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Sumit Nagal on Monday dropped out of the much-desired bracket following a string of poor show

Good news for India! Compound archery set for LA debut

Good news for India! Compound archery set for LA debut

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Compound archery will make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, providing a massive boost to India's elusive medal hopes in the precision sport.

Can This Man Improve India-US Relations?

Can This Man Improve India-US Relations?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

The fact that Gor has President Trump's ear makes him an extremely valuable commodity for India -- he represents both a challenge and an opportunity, points out Aditi Phadnis.

2025 Diamond League calendar is out!

2025 Diamond League calendar is out!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

The 2025 edition of the Diamond League will hand out more than $9 million in prize money, a record for the tournament.

French Open PIX: Gauff, Sabalenka To Face Off In Final

French Open PIX: Gauff, Sabalenka To Face Off In Final

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Coco Gauff ended local heroine Lois Boisson's dream run at the French Open with a ruthless 6-1, 6-2 victory on Thursday to set up a final clash with top seed Aryna Sabalenka.

Wimbledon declines to close prize gap

Wimbledon declines to close prize gap

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

The All England Club announced that prize money for this year's men's winner would amount to 655,000 pounds with the women's champion getting 625,000 pounds.

Wimbledon unveils highest prize in tennis

Wimbledon unveils highest prize in tennis

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

The total prize money purse at this year's Wimbledon will make it the most lucrative tennis tournament ever.

Chess: Gukesh stunned in Superbet Classic

Chess: Gukesh stunned in Superbet Classic

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Gukesh is currently sharing the 8th spot on 1.5 points along with Abdusattorov and Duda.

PIX: Cole-Blooded! Palmer Freezes Out PSG at CWC

PIX: Cole-Blooded! Palmer Freezes Out PSG at CWC

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

In front of a tournament-high crowd of 81,188 at MetLife Stadium that included US President Donald Trump, Chelsea triumphed to bag the biggest club title.

Australian Open prize purse up to near $60m

Australian Open prize purse up to near $60m

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

World No 8 Muchova withdraws from Aus Open with wrist injury

Manika's historic run at WTT 2024 ends in quarters

Manika's historic run at WTT 2024 ends in quarters

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Manika Batra is the first Indian player to make it to the top eight of a WTT Champions tournament.

The Traitors Review: High Stakes Drama

The Traitors Review: High Stakes Drama

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

If you're into reality shows with twists, high drama, clever gameplay and just the right amount of hot pepper, The Traitors is your next binge, recommends Shristi Sahoo.

PM's daughter among Infosys Prize winners

PM's daughter among Infosys Prize winners

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

The Infosys Prize comprises a special gold medallion, a citation expounding the laureate's work and Rs 50 lakh (Rs 5 million) as prize money.

Have you been scammed by fake Kerala lottery online?

Have you been scammed by fake Kerala lottery online?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

The police took action after cyber patrolling revealed that 60 fake lottery apps, 25 fake Facebook profiles and 20 websites are connected to the scam, the SPMC release said.

Badosa calls Sabalenka's tennis 'PlayStation' level

Badosa calls Sabalenka's tennis 'PlayStation' level

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Top seed Sabalenka proved to be at another level, though, racking up 32 winners for the match to leave Badosa chasing shadows under the lights at Rod Laver Arena.