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US Open PIX: Serena, Muguruza, Thiem advance to Round 2; Venus exits

US Open PIX: Serena, Muguruza, Thiem advance to Round 2; Venus exits

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Images from Day 2 of the 2020 US Open in New York

The Dream Girl Review

The Dream Girl Review

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

You'll come out laughing till your sides hurt, promises Sukanya Verma.

Mourinho vs Pogba: Who will survive at Manchester United?

Mourinho vs Pogba: Who will survive at Manchester United?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

The only speculation around Old Trafford these days as one of the world's great clubs continue their laborious struggle to rediscover the halcyon days of the Alex Ferguson era seems to be not if, but when this dream alliance will end in divorce.

Airbus flying high on Indian skies

Airbus flying high on Indian skies

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

Airbus executive vice-president clears the air on the company's India operations and the rivalry with Boeing.

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea beat West Brom, move back into top four

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea beat West Brom, move back into top four

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

IMAGES from the EPL match played between Chelsea and West Brom at Stamford Bridge in London on Monday

Kangana, Prasoon Joshi, 60 others question 'selective outrage'

Kangana, Prasoon Joshi, 60 others question 'selective outrage'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

On Tuesday, 49 people, including award-winning filmmakers Aparna Sen and Mani Ratnam, and historian Ramachandra Guha, wrote to PM Modi, urging him to intervene in cases of hate crimes and atrocities against minority communities.

How India gained the upperhand on Day 3

How India gained the upperhand on Day 3

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Cheteshwar Pujara stood firm to guide India to 151 for three at stumps on Day 3 for an overall lead of 166 runs.

PHOTOS: Clinical India beat New Zealand in 2nd T20I to level series

PHOTOS: Clinical India beat New Zealand in 2nd T20I to level series

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

IMAGES from the 2nd T20 International played between New Zealand and India in Auckland on Friday

Veteran journalist Praful Bidwai passes away

Veteran journalist Praful Bidwai passes away

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Journalist, social science researcher, human rights activist and Rediff.com contributor, Praful Bidwai has passed away. He was 66.

On your Mark ...

On your Mark ...

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

Mark Lewis-Francis talks drugs, Dwain Chambers and his plans to emulate Jesse Owens.

The Office of Missing Persons

The Office of Missing Persons

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Few debut novels in recent times have been received with such critical applause as Akil Kumarasamy's Half Gods. 'The prose itself is a marvel,' declared The New York Times Book Review. A glimpse of Akil Kumaraswamy's ability to 'distill the mysteries of the human soul', revealed in this excerpt from her story The Office of Missing Persons.

Celeb-approved chocolate recipes for you

Celeb-approved chocolate recipes for you

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

These lip-smacking recipes will make your mouth water.

Herald case: Congress may knock SC doors to get HC judge's remarks expunged

Herald case: Congress may knock SC doors to get HC judge's remarks expunged

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

The Congress may approach the Supreme Court seeking expunction of some adverse remarks made by the Delhi high court in the National Herald Case in which Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi are among the accused.

BJP mustn't be 'one-man show, two-man army': Shatrughan Sinha

BJP mustn't be 'one-man show, two-man army': Shatrughan Sinha

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

Sinha said the youth, farmers and the traders were dissatisfied with present policies of the saffron party.

Yummy mango recipes

Yummy mango recipes

Rediff.com18 May 2007

It's called the king of fruits, and not without good reason. Here are a few lip-smacking mango recipes that will have the whole family demanding more.

French Open: Safarova whips Ivanovic to make maiden major final

French Open: Safarova whips Ivanovic to make maiden major final

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

The 13th seeded Czech proved too strong for Serb, who lifted the Suzanne Lenglen Cup in 2008, winning 7-5, 6-4.

Ranji: Sarfaraz to Mumbai's rescue as Jadeja takes 5

Ranji: Sarfaraz to Mumbai's rescue as Jadeja takes 5

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

A summary of the opening day's play in the Elite Group Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Miami Open: Bautista Agut stuns Djokovic to reach quarters, Kyrgios out

Miami Open: Bautista Agut stuns Djokovic to reach quarters, Kyrgios out

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

A tenacious Roberto Bautista Agut battled back to beat world number one Novak Djokovic 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 and advance to the quarter-finals of the Miami Open on Tuesday as the Spaniard claimed his second win over the Serb this year.

PIX: Osaka to face Kvitova in maiden Australian Open final

PIX: Osaka to face Kvitova in maiden Australian Open final

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

IMAGES from the Australian Open matches played on Thursday

BOO the UP official who thinks cold cannot kill people

BOO the UP official who thinks cold cannot kill people

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Ruling out cold as the reason behind children's death in relief camps in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh Principal Secretary (Home) AK Gupta had shocked many by saying that if people could die of cold then nobody would have survived in Siberia.

T20: England edge Pakistan by three runs after Afridi blitz

T20: England edge Pakistan by three runs after Afridi blitz

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

England won the toss and batted first, reaching 172-8 from their 20 overs, with James Vince top scoring with a sprightly 38 from 24 balls, while Jos Buttler (33) and opener Jason Roy (29) also contributed.

Perth ODI: Smith, Handscomb punish sloppy Pakistan

Perth ODI: Smith, Handscomb punish sloppy Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Australia captain Steve Smith led by example, smashing an unbeaten 108 against a sloppy Pakistan to secure his team's seven-wicket victory with five overs to spare in the third one-day international in Perth on Thursday.

Must-try recipes from India!

Must-try recipes from India!

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Check out all the recipes you, our dear readers, sent us on this interactive map! :-)

AO PHOTOS: Federer, Djokovic reach quarters; Kenin stops Gauff

AO PHOTOS: Federer, Djokovic reach quarters; Kenin stops Gauff

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Images from Sunday's action at the Australian Open in Melbourne.

American Airlines staffer hits woman with baby stroller

American Airlines staffer hits woman with baby stroller

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

In the video, the employee of the Texas-headquartered American Airlines can be seen arguing with a passenger on board the flight.

Fulton guides New Zealand to victory

Fulton guides New Zealand to victory

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

Set a revised target of 110 off 46 overs to win after Sri Lanka made 112 all out from their rain-shortened innings, New Zealand reached the mark in the 25th over.

Gujarat missed Jadeja, Bravo's bowling experience, says Raina

Gujarat missed Jadeja, Bravo's bowling experience, says Raina

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Gujarat Lions captain Suresh Raina said they missed the services of experienced Ravindra Jadeja and Dwayne Bravo and the display against Kolkata Knight Riders should be a 'learning curve' for the young bowlers of his side.

La Liga: Real consolidate first place with Alaves win

La Liga: Real consolidate first place with Alaves win

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

Real Madrid tightened their grip on top spot by beating Alaves 3-0 at home in La Liga on Sunday to provisionally move five points ahead of nearest challengers Barcelona despite coach Zinedine Zidane making a string of changes in defence.

Athens' Post-9/11 Olympics Task

Athens' Post-9/11 Olympics Task

Rediff.com16 Sep 2003

At least 100 security agents will accompany the U.S. team to Athens as part of a $2.7 million special State Department security package.

UP govt decides to add 'Ramji' to Ambedkar's name in official records

UP govt decides to add 'Ramji' to Ambedkar's name in official records

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

The order soon got mired in political controversy with the opposition Samajwadi Party crying hoarse that the move smacked of politics ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

Andhra opposition 'guns' for Naidu

Andhra opposition 'guns' for Naidu

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

Tea board woos the coffee savvy

Tea board woos the coffee savvy

Rediff.com11 Jul 2006

WC Diary: Ouch! 'Stupid' Batshuayi sees funny side of rebound gaffe

WC Diary: Ouch! 'Stupid' Batshuayi sees funny side of rebound gaffe

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

The second-half strike gave Belgium a 1-0 win that saw them move into the second round as Group G winners over England, though victory means they face much the tougher half of the draw.

Recipes: Tandoori Chicken and Chicken Malai Tikka

Recipes: Tandoori Chicken and Chicken Malai Tikka

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Planning a barbeque party? Here are two lip-smacking chicken recipes. You can share yours too.

Pakistan bow out of Azlan Shah

Pakistan bow out of Azlan Shah

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

Holland and New Zealand played out a goalless draw to join India and Australia in the semi-finals of the hockey tournament

Congress questions govt hurry in naming Misra as PM's Secy

Congress questions govt hurry in naming Misra as PM's Secy

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Congress on Thursday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party over the "urgency" in bringing an ordinance for the appointment of former TRAI Chairman Nripendra Misra as the Prime Minister's Principal Secretary, saying the move smacks of "impropriety".

I will definitely get a chance to play for India: Iyer

I will definitely get a chance to play for India: Iyer

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

Attacking young Mumbai batsman Shreyas Iyer is confident that one day he will definitely get to play for India.

Arsenal pay respects to Highbury

Arsenal pay respects to Highbury

Rediff.com4 May 2006

Arsenal's game against Wigan Athletic on Sunday will be their 2,010th and last at Highbury

Bacca goal guides Colombia to third place in Copa America

Bacca goal guides Colombia to third place in Copa America

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Carlos Bacca's first-half goal was enough to give Colombia a 1-0 victory over the United States in the third-place playoff at the Centenary Copa America in Arizona on Saturday.

Chief of Defence Staff will need to show tough love

Chief of Defence Staff will need to show tough love

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

'Since each chief single-mindedly pursues his service's interests in the competition for turf and in core matters such as budget share. The CDS, therefore, must act as an "honest broker" whose decisions serve the broader national purpose, rather than narrow service interests,' says Ajai Shukla.