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Nadal thrashes Goffin to set up Barca final with teenager Tsitsipas

Nadal thrashes Goffin to set up Barca final with teenager Tsitsipas

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

World number one Nadal will meet Greek teenager Stefanos Tsitsipas in Sunday's showpiece when he will target a record-extending 11th title in Barcelona a week after claiming the Monte Carlo Masters for the 11th time.

'People are losing relatives because...'

'People are losing relatives because...'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'...of the non-availability of doctor expertise or appropriate treatment.' 'That's because of the nature of the disease at this point of time, it is very difficult to contain.'

Davis Cup: Can India upset Italy and qualify for Group Finals?

Davis Cup: Can India upset Italy and qualify for Group Finals?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

World No. 16 Marco Cecchinato will spearhead Italy's challenge, while they also have the experienced world No. 37 Andreas Seppi as they look to continue their good record against India.

How RBI can prevent frauds

How RBI can prevent frauds

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Historically, the RBI has tried to keep the crooks at bay by issuing a circular a day. What it needs is more onsite supervision. Merely checking high-frequency data with the help of technology is insufficient, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Scrapping of CLT20 is not an end of opportunities: KL Rahul

Scrapping of CLT20 is not an end of opportunities: KL Rahul

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Although he termed Champions League T20 as a "great platform", Test specialist and SunRisers Hyderabad player KL Rahul feels that scrapping of the tournament will not mean the end of opportunity for talented Indian players to prove their mettle.

Bhupathi-Myneni win doubles pre-quarters, set up clash with Paes-Klaasen

Bhupathi-Myneni win doubles pre-quarters, set up clash with Paes-Klaasen

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Indian tennis veteran Mahesh Bhupathi, teaming up with compatriot Saketh Myneni, won a hard-fought doubles pre-quarter-final on Wednesday to set up a mouth-watering clash with former partner Leander Paes at the ATP Chennai Open. They beat the Sood brothers -- Chandril and Lakshit -- 6-7, 6-4, 10-6.

India at CWG: Gymnast Patra eyes medal for better life

India at CWG: Gymnast Patra eyes medal for better life

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

The 26-year-old artistic gymnast was included in India's CWG squad after he filed a writ petition in the Delhi High Court when his name was initially omitted owing to a tussle between the Gymnastics federation and the Indian Olympic Association.

Heroic Venus comes up short

Heroic Venus comes up short

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

Venus Williams gave a supreme effort in the Fed Cup semi-final against Russia after coming off the high of winning her fourth Wimbledon title but came up short in Sunday's decisive doubles match in Stowe, Vermont.

2006 Mumbai fake encounter case: 21 get life imprisonment

2006 Mumbai fake encounter case: 21 get life imprisonment

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

All 21 convicts, including 13 policemen were on Thursday awarded life imprisonment by a court in Mumbai in the 2006 fake encounter killing of Ram Narayan Gupta alias Lakkhan Bhaiya, an alleged aide of fugitive gangster Chhota Rajan.

French Open PIX: Djokovic crushes young Ymer in opener

French Open PIX: Djokovic crushes young Ymer in opener

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Images from Day 3 of the 2020 French Open at Roland Garros, in Paris, on Tuesday.

'Why can't we exhume her body?' HC raises doubts over Jayalalithaa's death

'Why can't we exhume her body?' HC raises doubts over Jayalalithaa's death

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

The Madras high court on Thursday expressed doubts over the death of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa in response to a petition filed by a member of her party.

Davis Cup: India face Pakistan, may be played at neutral venue

Davis Cup: India face Pakistan, may be played at neutral venue

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

No Indian Davis Cup squad has travelled to Pakistan since March 1964 and in that tie, held in Lahore, India had won 4-0.

Former world number three Nikolay Davydenko announces retirement

Former world number three Nikolay Davydenko announces retirement

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Former world number three Nikolay Davydenko announced his retirement on Thursday at the age of 33.

Vaccination, good behaviour may reduce/delay 3rd wave

Vaccination, good behaviour may reduce/delay 3rd wave

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'If we vaccinate quickly, it could be pushed to January, February, and the longer it can be pushed, the smaller the wave is likely to be, because by that time vaccination will scale up.'

Australia's Stosur splits with coach

Australia's Stosur splits with coach

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Australia's Sam Stosur has split with her long-time coach David Taylor, the former U.S. Open champion said on Saturday.

Nishikori needs French Open success to reignite career

Nishikori needs French Open success to reignite career

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Japan's Kei Nishikori, who will arrive at Roland Garros without an ATP title for more than two years and desperate to prove that his career has not already peaked.

Gujarat's 'encounter cop' Vanzara retires in jail

Gujarat's 'encounter cop' Vanzara retires in jail

Rediff.com31 May 2014

Suspended Gujarat cadre IPS officer D G Vanzara, who has been behind bars for the past seven years in connection with fake encounter cases, retired on Saturday after 34 years of service.

Daya Nayak gets bail

Daya Nayak gets bail

Rediff.com20 Apr 2006

Nayak has been asked by the court to report to the investigating officers as and when required.

Gurugram shooting: Judge's son declared 'brain dead'

Gurugram shooting: Judge's son declared 'brain dead'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

The Gurugram Police on Monday detained Mahipal's mother and cousin for interrogation.

Zverev rues injury after Thiem ends Paris hopes

Zverev rues injury after Thiem ends Paris hopes

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Zverev needed treatment on his left hamstring in the second set and was clearly hampered as his close friend Thiem put him through the wringer with his trademark groundstrokes.

Lockdowns & Layoffs: We, the People of La La Land

Lockdowns & Layoffs: We, the People of La La Land

Rediff.com28 May 2020

'India has been cleaved into two by a government that has shown amazing consistency in cleaving.' 'One India is gasping for life, and the other is doing yoga and clapping from balconies and WhatsApp groups,' observes Debashish Chatterjee.

Nadal rallies into third round

Nadal rallies into third round

Rediff.com29 Jun 2006

French Open champion Rafael Nadal recovered from two sets down to beat American qualifier Robert Kendrick in the Wimbledon second round.

Moya, Djokovic in last eight

Moya, Djokovic in last eight

Rediff.com4 Jun 2007

Carlos Moya beat Jonas Bjorkman while Novak Djokovic accounted for Fernando Verdasco in third round matches at the French Open.

'Sania should attack the net more'

'Sania should attack the net more'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2005

India's doubles specialist Mahesh Bhupathi also believes that Sania Mirza will break into top ten

Wimbledon PIX: Osaka, Venus, Tsitsipas shown the door

Wimbledon PIX: Osaka, Venus, Tsitsipas shown the door

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Images from Day 1 of the Wimbledon Championships.

New to online dating? Be realistic, not desperate

New to online dating? Be realistic, not desperate

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

With constant messaging or calling, you might give him a cold foot. So be assertive and show that you have control over your life, says Solene Paillet.

London Tube stabbing suspect charged with murder

London Tube stabbing suspect charged with murder

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

A machete-wielding man who stabbed three men at London Underground train station on Saturday has been charged with attempted murder.

Here's why Nick Kyrgios withdrew from Wimbledon early

Here's why Nick Kyrgios withdrew from Wimbledon early

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Nick Kyrgios, who retired injured from Wimbledon on Monday, knew he was struggling with a hip injury even as he came out on court but he wanted to give his favourite tournament a shot.

Gaudio overcomes Gonzalez

Gaudio overcomes Gonzalez

Rediff.com7 Feb 2005

French Open champion Gaston Gaudio overcame a partisan crowd as he beat Chile's Fernando Gonzalez to win the BellSouth Open ATP tournament on Sunday.

Daya Nayak gets a reprieve

Daya Nayak gets a reprieve

Rediff.com7 Jun 2004

French Open PIX: Cecchinato stuns Djokovic, Thiem crushes Zverev

French Open PIX: Cecchinato stuns Djokovic, Thiem crushes Zverev

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

IMAGES from matches on Day 10 at the French Open at Roland Garros

Why Djokovic should seek Federer's advice

Why Djokovic should seek Federer's advice

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

A floundering Novak Djokovic should seek advice from evergreen Swiss maestro Roger Federer in order to rediscover his vintage self, the Serb's former Davis Cup coach Bogdan Obradovic said.

Soccer star Ronaldo sued for alleged rape

Soccer star Ronaldo sued for alleged rape

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

A Nevada woman has sued Cristiano Ronaldo and is participating in a police investigation of the global soccer star for an alleged rape at a Las Vegas hotel in 2009, according to a complaint filed by her lawyer.

HC extends Chautala's bail on medical grounds

HC extends Chautala's bail on medical grounds

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Justice Siddharth Mridul perused the status report filed by the CBI with regard to the present health condition of Chautala and also the medical documents filed by the Indian National Lok Dal chief while extending his interim bail, which was to expire on Thursday.

Sheena Bora Case: Peter celebrates another birthday in jail

Sheena Bora Case: Peter celebrates another birthday in jail

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

It will be his fifth birthday in jail as an undertrial. He was arrested two days before his birthday in 2015. Tuesday also marked Peter's fourth year in jail.

Nadal begins pursuit of title; Kyrgios ready to play through pain

Nadal begins pursuit of title; Kyrgios ready to play through pain

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Rafael Nadal returns to his favourite tournament, albeit not his preferred court, to begin pursuit of a record-extending 10th French Open title on Monday against Frenchman Benoit Paire.

Shorts: Sun ban a 'statement to the world'; Nike shoe debate rages

Shorts: Sun ban a 'statement to the world'; Nike shoe debate rages

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday.

NCSS ready with 'schematics' to help govt block porn sites

NCSS ready with 'schematics' to help govt block porn sites

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

The NCSS is ready with the 'schematics' that would help government block all porn websites

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani and the DNA Puzzle

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani and the DNA Puzzle

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

What Indrani doesn't know is that even if she is handed down a sentence of not guilty by the judge at the end of the long and meandering Sheena Bora murder trial, for India's legion of armchair judges, she will always be guilty. She won't be able to change that. Ever.