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Impressive Sharapova reaches Rome final

Impressive Sharapova reaches Rome final

Rediff.com19 May 2012

Defending champion Maria Sharapova will take on Li Na of China in the Italian Open final after a confident 6-3, 6-4 victory over Germany's Angelique Kerber in Rome on Saturday.

HISTORIC! Swimmer Sajan Prakash makes Olympic 'A' cut

HISTORIC! Swimmer Sajan Prakash makes Olympic 'A' cut

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

The Kerala swimmer has been continuously improving his performance in the 200m butterfly event.

'This Fight Is Against Terrorism'

'This Fight Is Against Terrorism'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

'99.6 per cent is occupied by Arab countries in the Middle East; Israel occupies just 0.4 per cent of the entire Middle East.' 'That 0.4 per cent is also a big issue for them.'

India's exports up 6% to $447 billion in 2022-23

India's exports up 6% to $447 billion in 2022-23

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

The country's exports rose by about 6 per cent to a "record" $447 billion during 2022-23 on account of healthy growth in the outbound shipments of sectors such as petroleum, pharma and chemicals and marine, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. The country's imports also grew by 16.5 per cent to $714 billion in 2022-23 as against $613 billion in 2021-22. He said that the exports of goods and services together scaled "new heights" and has increased by 14 per cent to $770 billion in 2022-23 as against 676 billion in 2021-22.

Djokovic hoping to peak in time for French Open title defence

Djokovic hoping to peak in time for French Open title defence

Rediff.com21 May 2022

'Rarely did I feel my best on clay in the first or second tournament in the season. That was the case this season again. It took me two tournaments to really feel that I'm getting closer to the desired level.'

Neha Dhupia Lives It Up In The Maldives!

Neha Dhupia Lives It Up In The Maldives!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Don't you love going on a holiday? Bollywood stars love it too!

Are you Ready For Sunny Leone?

Are you Ready For Sunny Leone?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Just where do Bollywood's glam stars holiday? Let's take a look.

PIX: Kane double fires Bayern to win; Barca edge Villarreal

PIX: Kane double fires Bayern to win; Barca edge Villarreal

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Harry Kane scored twice in his first league appearance in front of a home crowd to steer champions Bayern Munich to a 3-1 victory over Augsburg.

PIX: Djokovic, Tsitsipas in Italian Open showdown

PIX: Djokovic, Tsitsipas in Italian Open showdown

Rediff.com15 May 2022

World number one Novak Djokovic earned his 1,000th tour-level victory by beating Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday to reach the Italian Open final.

Nadal eyes revenge against Schwartzman in semis

Nadal eyes revenge against Schwartzman in semis

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Rafael Nadal gets the opportunity to avenge his only defeat in 10 meetings with Diego Schwartzman, which he suffered a little over two weeks ago, when Spain's 12-time French Open winner faces the Argentine in the semi-finals at Roland Garros on Friday.

Osaka pulls out of Wimbledon with injury

Osaka pulls out of Wimbledon with injury

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Japan's Osaka suffered the injury in Madrid, forcing her to miss the WTA 1000 event in Rome in the leadup to the French Open.

'2024 likely to be my last year of career' Nadal set to miss 2023 French Open

'2024 likely to be my last year of career' Nadal set to miss 2023 French Open

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Rafael Nadal confirmed he will miss this year's French Open as he is yet to recover from injury.

Nadal out for up to six weeks with stress fracture in rib

Nadal out for up to six weeks with stress fracture in rib

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'I'm disappointed and sad because after a good start to the season I was coming to a very important part of the year with very good feelings and good results.'

Still looking for No 24, Serena set for clay swing

Still looking for No 24, Serena set for clay swing

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Serena said she felt 'pretty fresh' ahead of the claycourt swing as she prepares for the French Open

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

Istanbul: Memories And The City

Istanbul: Memories And The City

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The jewel-encrusted Topkapi dagger and the enormous Spoonmaker's Diamond set amongst two more rows of diamonds were truly gape-worthy!, Letika Saran tells us after a fascinating encounter with Istanbul.

Modi to focus on Afghanistan, climate change at G20 in Italy

Modi to focus on Afghanistan, climate change at G20 in Italy

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to pitch for a united global approach in dealing with the situation in Afghanistan and combating challenges of climate change and the coronavirus pandemic at the two-day G-20 Summit in Italy beginning October 30, people familiar with the development said on Sunday.

Few obstacles lie between Nadal and record 21st major

Few obstacles lie between Nadal and record 21st major

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Nadal has a habit of truly coming into his own at Roland Garros, as his 100-2 win-loss record testifies.

Serena powers into Rome semis

Serena powers into Rome semis

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Serena Williams showed little ill-effect from her long layoff with a knee injury as she powered into the semi-finals of the Italian Open on Thursday.

PIX: Raducanu all smiles after tough French debut

PIX: Raducanu all smiles after tough French debut

Rediff.com24 May 2022

US Open champion Emma Raducanu showed exemplary grit on her French Open debut to rally to a 6-7(4), 7-5, 6-1 victory in the battle of teenagers against Czech qualifier Linda Noskova on Monday.

Euro 2020 opener to kick off in Italy with crowds

Euro 2020 opener to kick off in Italy with crowds

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Italy is one of 12 host nations across Europe, and plans for the month-long tournament to go ahead as originally planned have been questioned as COVID-19 continues to spread.

You Must Watch This Heart-Breaking Film

You Must Watch This Heart-Breaking Film

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

'Yellow Bus is a heart-breaking story based on a real incident and will strike a chord with mothers across the world.'

Medvedev to have hernia surgery, doubtful for clay swing

Medvedev to have hernia surgery, doubtful for clay swing

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

The French Open will be held in Paris from May 22 to June 5.

Italy erupts in celebration after Euro 2020 triumph

Italy erupts in celebration after Euro 2020 triumph

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Fireworks and music broke out across the country after the 3-2 shootout win

VOTE! EURO: Ukraine vs England

VOTE! EURO: Ukraine vs England

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

The fourth quarter-final in the Euro 2020 championships will be played between Ukraine and England from 00:30 AM IST in Rome.

Champions League PIX: Man City, Barcelona score big wins

Champions League PIX: Man City, Barcelona score big wins

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

A summary of the opening day's action in the UEFA Champions league on Tuesday.

Serena Williams shocked in 1,000th match

Serena Williams shocked in 1,000th match

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Defeat for Williams was a major blow to her preparations for the French Open

Euro PICS: Italy impress in resounding win over Turkey

Euro PICS: Italy impress in resounding win over Turkey

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Italy's third goal made history as it marked the first time they had scored three goals in a match at the Euros in their 39th attempt.

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen.'

Bollywood Releases, Coming Up This March

Bollywood Releases, Coming Up This March

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

March is going to be an exciting month when it comes to Bollywood releases as it would be a good mix of theatrical and OTT arrivals.

Football PIX: Barca overcome scare; Inter beat Napoli

Football PIX: Barca overcome scare; Inter beat Napoli

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Round-up of football matches played around Europe on Saturday.

Mauresmo falls in Rome opener

Mauresmo falls in Rome opener

Rediff.com4 May 2009

Twice former champion Amelie Mauresmo was knocked out of the Italian Open in the first round on Sunday when she suffered a 4-6, 7-6, 6-2 defeat to Spain's Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez.

Mourinho's Roma to face Sevilla in Europa League final

Mourinho's Roma to face Sevilla in Europa League final

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Sevilla will bid for a record-extending seventh Europa League title when they face AS Roma in the final in Budapest on May 31, after Jose Mourinho's side drew 0-0 at Bayer Leverkusen to secure a 1-0 aggregate victory in their semi-final.

Actor Ajay Devgn mourns Olympian Hakim's demise

Actor Ajay Devgn mourns Olympian Hakim's demise

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Hakim won the Santosh Trophy for Services in 1960 and continued to be a part of the squad till 1966. At club level, he played for City College Old Boys (Hyderabad) and Indian Air Force.

Afghan situation couldn't be seen in isolation: Modi in Italy

Afghan situation couldn't be seen in isolation: Modi in Italy

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Modi said that the failure and inability to provide good governance, the failure to be able to deal with the situation as it stands had to also be a subject of introspection, Shringla said.

VOTE! EURO: England vs Denmark

VOTE! EURO: England vs Denmark

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The second semi-final in the Euro 2020 championships will be played between England and Denmark tonight from 00:30 AM IST in London, United Kingdom.

The Children Who Died In Texas

The Children Who Died In Texas

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Texans pray and hold a vigil a day after a teenager murdered 19 children and two teachers at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.

Varsity swimmers Srihari, Maana nominated for Tokyo Games

Varsity swimmers Srihari, Maana nominated for Tokyo Games

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The duo will hope to make the cut in an Olympic qualifying event in Rome later this week.

Anushka, Virat Get Romantic In London

Anushka, Virat Get Romantic In London

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Just where do Bollywood's glam stars holiday?

Bengaluru floods: 'Missing' BJP MP Tejasvi Surya trolled

Bengaluru floods: 'Missing' BJP MP Tejasvi Surya trolled

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Bengaluru South Lok Sabha member Tejasvi Surya was trolled and criticised by a section of social media users accusing him of relishing dosa and promoting an eatery in his constituency, when many parts of the city have been reeling under torrential rains and floods.