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ASK ANU: 'She wants me without marriage or kids'

ASK ANU: 'She wants me without marriage or kids'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Low and slow Wimbledon grass makes 'Rafa as much a favourite as Federer'

Low and slow Wimbledon grass makes 'Rafa as much a favourite as Federer'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Wimbledon's grass is slower than when Sampras and all the classic serve-volley specialists ruled the roost and, though it still offers a lower bounce than clay or the hard courts that dominate the circuit, it seems that the difference is becoming marginal.

Saina resumes training with husband Kashyap

Saina resumes training with husband Kashyap

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

London Olympics bronze-medallist Saina Nehwal resumed training at a separate facility in Hyderabad after the COVID-19-induced break and is likely to join the national camp at the Sports Authority of India-Pullela Gopichand Academy in a couple of weeks.

French Open PIX: Nadal to face Djokovic in quarters; Alcaraz through

French Open PIX: Nadal to face Djokovic in quarters; Alcaraz through

Rediff.com30 May 2022

IMAGES from Day 8 of the French Open at Roland Garros on Sunday.

Tabrez lynching: Murder charge restored against 11 accused

Tabrez lynching: Murder charge restored against 11 accused

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Ansari was seen on national television being beaten up with rods while tied to a pole and forced to chant "Jai Shri Ram" over alleged theft in June.

Declare 'black fungus' as notifiable disease: Centre to states

Declare 'black fungus' as notifiable disease: Centre to states

Rediff.com21 May 2021

As cases of 'black fungus' among COVID-19 patients in the country rise to cross 7,000, the Centre on Thursday urged all states and union territories to declare it as a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act to ensure mandatory surveillance to tackle the 'new challenge'.

There are Wazes in every police force

There are Wazes in every police force

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

'What this incident must do is provide a renewed impetus to urgently bring in police reforms; changes that will ensure that political patronage and extraneous pressure are reduced to a minimum and allow the police to function independently and honestly,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

'She harassed me, my family members and wants a divorce'

'She harassed me, my family members and wants a divorce'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Classy Barty eases into week two at Wimbledon

Classy Barty eases into week two at Wimbledon

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

The French Open champion's grounded personality meant she was always going to present a clear contrast to the main Australian men's title hopefuls of recent years but there has been no shortage of compatriots ready to kick up a fuss on her behalf.

Who will write final act in tale of the unexpected at French Open?

Who will write final act in tale of the unexpected at French Open?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova stands on the threshold of finally delivering the title long predicted

Mallya's extradition expected within 28 days

Mallya's extradition expected within 28 days

Rediff.com14 May 2020

The UK Crown Prosecution Service said Mallya's appeal to certify a point of law was rejected on all three counts, of hearing oral submissions, grant a certificate on the questions as drafted, and grant permission to appeal to the Supreme Court.

Mladenovic beats pain and Brady to advance

Mladenovic beats pain and Brady to advance

Rediff.com30 May 2017

French hope Kristina Mladenovic fought through the pain with a 3-6, 6-3, 8-6 win over American Jennifer Brady in the French Open first round on Monday.

Wimbledon: Kerber, Gauff in 4th round; Kyrgios forced out

Wimbledon: Kerber, Gauff in 4th round; Kyrgios forced out

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Images from Day 6 of Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Saturday.

Maharashtra govt under strain as pressure builds

Maharashtra govt under strain as pressure builds

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

The Uddhav Thackeray-led regime is performing a veritable balancing act. The lack of coordinated strategies, the weakening authority of the leadership, growing disgruntlement among its constituents, the inability to set a narrative, and poor damage control mechanisms have seen it lurch from one crisis to another, reports Dhaval Kulkarni

Asia C'ship: Sindhu wins but India lose to Japan

Asia C'ship: Sindhu wins but India lose to Japan

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Indian women shuttlers advanced to the Badminton Asia Team Championship quarter-finals despite a 1-4 loss to Japan in which P V Sindhu notched the country's only win Alor Setar, Malaysia, on Thursday.

'I love a married colleague. I don't want to break his home'

'I love a married colleague. I don't want to break his home'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Serena Williams withdraws from French Open

Serena Williams withdraws from French Open

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

American Serena Williams withdrew from the French Open on Monday, shortly before she was due on court to face Maria Sharapova in a much-anticipated fourth round showdown.

Monte Carlo Masters: Goffin sends Djokovic packing

Monte Carlo Masters: Goffin sends Djokovic packing

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Former world number one Djokovic saved four match points but cracked under his opponent's tremendous pressure on the fifth as Goffin set up a last-four meeting with either clay court king Rafael Nadal or Argentine Diego Schwartzman.

Rohan Bopanna is just loving the grass!

Rohan Bopanna is just loving the grass!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

Rohan Bopanna has already bagged four ATP doubles titles in 2015, the maximum by a player in 2015.

Uddhav will take a decision on Deshmukh's fate: Pawar

Uddhav will take a decision on Deshmukh's fate: Pawar

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

NCP president Sharad Pawar said Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray will decide the fate of Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, who is facing corruption allegations by former Mumbai police chief Param Bir Singh.

Pawar trying to save Maha govt, says Fadnavis

Pawar trying to save Maha govt, says Fadnavis

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar was trying to save the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in view of allegations of corruption levelled by former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh against state Home Minister Anil Deshmukh.

Daya Nayak moves SC

Daya Nayak moves SC

Rediff.com13 Feb 2006

Suspended encounter specialist Daya Nayak Monday moved the Supreme Court against the Mumbai high court order declining him bail.

Nirav Modi to move 2nd bail plea in London on Friday

Nirav Modi to move 2nd bail plea in London on Friday

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

"He is expected to be produced before the court for a second bail application hearing on March 29," a court official in London confirmed on Tuesday.

Davis Cup: Ramkumar to play Seppi in opening rubber

Davis Cup: Ramkumar to play Seppi in opening rubber

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

India's number one player Prajnesh Gunneswaran, who achieved career-high 102 ranking this week, has been drawn against 22-year-old debutant Matteo Berrettini in the second singles rubber at the Calcutta South Club grass courts.

Citi Open: Bopanna and Mergea reach semis

Citi Open: Bopanna and Mergea reach semis

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Third seeds Rohan Bopanna and Florin Mergea progressed into the men's doubles semifinals.

New Zealand thrilled to snatch sporting spotlight with Premier League

New Zealand thrilled to snatch sporting spotlight with Premier League

Rediff.com25 May 2020

All 112 matches of the 'NZ Premier League' will be played in Auckland without spectators but broadcast live on Sky Sport or the Youtube channel, Sky Sport Next, Tennis New Zealand said on Monday.

Mallya ordered to pay 200,000 pounds to Indian banks

Mallya ordered to pay 200,000 pounds to Indian banks

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Mallya is separately fighting extradition to India on fraud and money laundering charges worth an estimated Rs 9,000 crore

Federer predicts a solid career for 'consistent' Nagal

Federer predicts a solid career for 'consistent' Nagal

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Nagal lost 6-4, 1-6, 2-6, 4-6 in a match that lasted two hours and 50 minutes in New York on Monday night to bow out after making his maiden Grand Slam main draw. The debut, at least in the opening set, was impressive as he stretched a "rusty" Federer, a five-time champion here with a career tally of 20 Slams.

'Imran Khan is down, but most certainly not out'

'Imran Khan is down, but most certainly not out'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

'He could indeed survive [the no confidence vote] even as he faces his biggest political test.'

Tainted cop Pradeep Sharma withdraws bail plea

Tainted cop Pradeep Sharma withdraws bail plea

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Dismissed police inspector and 'encounter specialist' Pradeep Sharma, arrested for allegedly killing suspected Chhota Rajan aide Ram Narayan Gupta in a fake encounter, on Friday withdrew his bail application from the Bombay High Court.

Meet the Australian Open men's finalists

Meet the Australian Open men's finalists

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Novak Djokovic is chasing a record-extending eighth Australian Open title, while Dominic Thiem will bid to become the first man born in the 1990s to win a major title.

Consider other effective means than pellet guns: SC to Centre

Consider other effective means than pellet guns: SC to Centre

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

The apex court asked Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi to file a detailed reply on what alternate effective steps could be taken to deal with such situation of agitating mobs in Jammu and Kashmir.

Will Farmers Defeat BJP?

Will Farmers Defeat BJP?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Extended rounds of negotiations having failed, farm leaders now reckon that their best chance to pressure the government lay in defeating the BJP in the coming assembly poll, particularly in UP, observes Virendra Kapoor.

Why ED is the best bet for Kochars to get out of mess

Why ED is the best bet for Kochars to get out of mess

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The agency's poor track record in convictions is the only light at the end of a rather long tunnel for the couple, observes Shyamal Majumdar.

Police encounters are common in India

Police encounters are common in India

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Some police encounters that stunned India.

Smoke threat recedes as Australian Open approaches

Smoke threat recedes as Australian Open approaches

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Canada's Denis Shapovalov said he would flat out refuse to go on court if forced to compete in poor air quality and believed other leading players at the tournament will similarly decline to risk their health.

Bopanna-Mergea down Murray-Nestor to enter Citi Open quarters

Bopanna-Mergea down Murray-Nestor to enter Citi Open quarters

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

The Indian doubles specialist and his Romanian partner defeated the Scottish-Canadian team 2-6, 6-1, 10-3 in the opening round of the US $1,753,020 hard-court event.

Use pellet guns only after proper application of mind: SC

Use pellet guns only after proper application of mind: SC

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

A bench headed by Chief Justice T S Thakur issued notices to the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir government while seeking their replies on a plea alleging "excessive" use of pellet guns in the state.

Somdev crashes out of French Open singles

Somdev crashes out of French Open singles

Rediff.com24 May 2011

India's Somdev Devvarman crashed out of the French Open in Paris on Tuesday, after losing in straight sets to Croatian big-serving giant Ivan Ljubicic in the first round.

5 players to watch out for on Day 7 of US Open

5 players to watch out for on Day 7 of US Open

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

Serena Williams returns to the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday