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Sharapova breezes past Sania

Sharapova breezes past Sania

Rediff.com4 Aug 2007

The Indian ace had trouble returning Sharapova's serves and watched the Russian tear apart her second serve in the quarter-finals of the San Diego Classic.

Of spiky hair and future tech

Of spiky hair and future tech

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

Geek-talk about what technology may have in store for us next.

'Strong evidence' COVID-19 predominantly spreads through air: Study

'Strong evidence' COVID-19 predominantly spreads through air: Study

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

The researchers noted that transmission rates of SARS-CoV-2 are much higher indoors than outdoors, and transmission is greatly reduced by indoor ventilation.

Landis hip surgery successful

Landis hip surgery successful

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

Landis returned home on Thursday and will immediately begin a six weeks of physical therapy to strengthen the hip and increase its range of movement, spokesman Michael Henson said.

'We need to stop thinking about how older people are a burden to society'

'We need to stop thinking about how older people are a burden to society'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Distinguished Indian American professor of psychiatry and neurosciences Dr Dilip V Jeste has been appointed the first associate dean for Healthy Aging and Senior Care at the University of California. In an exclusive conversation with Aziz Haniffa, Dr Jeste speaks elaborately on his road map ahead, and also the need to change mindset towards ageing and aged people.

Boozing bees shed light on alcohol effects

Boozing bees shed light on alcohol effects

Rediff.com26 Oct 2004

Inebriated honeybees could give better insight into alcohol's effects on human behaviour, according to a study by US researchers.

Schnyder to face Hantuchova in Linz final

Schnyder to face Hantuchova in Linz final

Rediff.com28 Oct 2007

Patty Schnyder defeated third seed Marion Bartoli of France while Daniela Hantuchova edged past Czech Nicole Vaidisova.

Kirilenko upsets Hantuchova

Kirilenko upsets Hantuchova

Rediff.com22 Sep 2007

The Russian will meet Mariya Korrytseva in Sunday's final at the Sunfeast Open in Kolkata.

Sharapova pulls out of LA semis

Sharapova pulls out of LA semis

Rediff.com12 Aug 2007

Maria Sharapova pulled out before her Los Angeles Classic semi-final against Nadia Petrova with a strain in her lower left leg.

Sharapova eyes US Open defence

Sharapova eyes US Open defence

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

Maria Sharapova was feeling confident about her US Open defence after winning the San Diego Classic.

Sania sets up Sharapova clash

Sania sets up Sharapova clash

Rediff.com3 Aug 2007

The Indian ace beat Russia's Dinara Safina 6-1, 6-2 in the third round in San Diego.

Sania takes Daniilidou in her stride

Sania takes Daniilidou in her stride

Rediff.com2 Aug 2007

The Indian ace overcame a hesitant start to beat the Greek and make the third round of the San Diego Classic.

Sania downs Peer in Acura Classic

Sania downs Peer in Acura Classic

Rediff.com1 Aug 2007

The 31st-ranked Indian, who claimed victory in just over two hours, will now take on Elenie Daniilidou of Greece in the second round of the Tier-I event.

Sharapova enters Zurich final

Sharapova enters Zurich final

Rediff.com21 Oct 2006

The Russian beat unseeded Katarina Srebotnik of Slovenia in the semi-finals of the Zurich Open.

Pandit Ravi Shankar recovering from pneumonia

Pandit Ravi Shankar recovering from pneumonia

Rediff.com17 Oct 2006

Shankar, 86, was suffering from pneumonia but now his condition is stable, his family sources said in Kolkata.

Father-in-law of Landis found dead

Father-in-law of Landis found dead

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

David Witt, 57, the stepfather of Landis' wife, Amber, died on Tuesday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, San Diego Police said.

Sania loses in doubles quarters

Sania loses in doubles quarters

Rediff.com5 Aug 2006

Sania Mirza and Liezel Huber went down 6-2, 7-5 against Anna-Lena Groenefeld and Meghann Shaughnessy.

Venus pulls out of Los Angeles Open

Venus pulls out of Los Angeles Open

Rediff.com5 Aug 2006

The world No 32 cited a left wrist injury as the reason for her withdrawal.

How to become a great CEO

How to become a great CEO

Rediff.com27 Sep 2005

If you get stuck with business-as-usual, you get left behind.

She is 92, a cancer survivor and she has now run into record books!

She is 92, a cancer survivor and she has now run into record books!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Harriette Thompson of Charlotte, North Carolina, completed Sunday's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in San Diego in 7 hours, 24 minutes, 36 seconds. She was mobbed by well-wishers as she crossed the finish line, AP reported.

Brew bubbles in mobile gaming world

Brew bubbles in mobile gaming world

Rediff.com28 Jun 2004

Sharapova beats Hantuchova for Zurich title

Sharapova beats Hantuchova for Zurich title

Rediff.com22 Oct 2006

The US Open champion claimed her fourth title of the year on Sunday by beating unseeded Hantuchova 6-1, 4-6, 6-3.

Dementieva upsets Sharapova

Dementieva upsets Sharapova

Rediff.com13 Aug 2006

Maria Sharapova's hopes of a second successive WTA Tour title ended when she was shocked by fellow Russian Elena Dementieva in the Los Angeles Open semi-finals.

Kerry lobbied for NRI criminal

Kerry lobbied for NRI criminal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2004

Clijsters to meet Sharapova in final

Clijsters to meet Sharapova in final

Rediff.com6 Aug 2006

Top seed Kim Clijsters held off a late fighback to beat Czech teen Nicole Vaidisova 6-2, 7-6 in the semi-finals of the Acura Classic.

Clijsters beats Hingis to enter semis

Clijsters beats Hingis to enter semis

Rediff.com5 Aug 2006

Second seed Maria Sharapova crushed defending champion Mary Pierce 6-2 6-3, setting up a last four clash with Patty Schnyder of Switzerland, who beat number four Elena Dementieva 6-4 6-3.

Clijsters, Sharapova advance to quarter-finals

Clijsters, Sharapova advance to quarter-finals

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

Top seed Kim Clijsters edged past Jelena Jankovic, while Maria Sharapova beat fellow Russian Vera Zvonareva at the Acura Classic.

Sania goes down to Dementieva

Sania goes down to Dementieva

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

However, the Indian ace and her partner South African Liezel Huber, entered the doubles quarter-finals of the Acura Classic.

Sania breezes past Srebotnik

Sania breezes past Srebotnik

Rediff.com3 Aug 2006

The Indian ace beat Katarina Srebotnik 6-3, 7-6 to set up a third round clash with Elena Dementieva.

Sania, Hingis advance at Acura

Sania, Hingis advance at Acura

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

The Indian ace beat American Meghann Shaughnessy 6-3, 6-1 to move into the second round Acura Classic.

Sharapova is fit and ready

Sharapova is fit and ready

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

The Russian feels she is in much better shape than when she won the 2004 Wimbledon crown at the age of 17.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

These images from across the globe tell that it is a crazy world out there!

Woods wins Dubai playoff against Els

Woods wins Dubai playoff against Els

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

Tiger Woods claimed his second victory in successive weeks.

Haryana milkman's son creates history

Haryana milkman's son creates history

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Ten-Year-Old Shubham Jaglan wins second Junior World Golf title in two weeks.

Six covers. Six styles. What's your favourite?

Six covers. Six styles. What's your favourite?

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Priyanka Chopra covers for Modern Luxury magazine.