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Djokovic back with a bang!

Djokovic back with a bang!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

It was Novak Djokovic's first match this year after his Australian Open hopes were dashed when he was deported following an 11-day saga revolving around his decision not to have a COVID-19 vaccination.

PHOTOS: World champ Sindhu returns to hero's welcome

PHOTOS: World champ Sindhu returns to hero's welcome

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The Olympic silver-medallist, who out-played Japan's Nozomi Okuhara 21-7, 21-7 in a lop-sided final in Basel, Switzerland on Sunday, was mobbed at the airport after she touched down, with national coach Pullela Gopichand by her side, late on Monday.

Does Deepika look like Romi Dev?

Does Deepika look like Romi Dev?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

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Wild and wacky! Ranveer stuns in a pink suit

Wild and wacky! Ranveer stuns in a pink suit

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

The actor nailed the psychedelic look on the cover of CineBlitz.

British PM hosts World Cup champs

British PM hosts World Cup champs

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

"When the odds were against you in the biggest game of your lives, you simply and stubbornly refused to lose. It is that determination, that character, that has made you world champions. But, more than that, you have made history," Theresa May told the players during the drinks reception, according to remarks released by her office.

Sania Mirza's sister replicates Kareena's maroon gown

Sania Mirza's sister replicates Kareena's maroon gown

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Tennis ace Sania Mirza's sister Anam's wedding reception look in maroon gown reminded us of Kareena Kapoor Khan in similar outfit.

Grand welcome awaits Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik

Grand welcome awaits Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

A grand welcome awaits Rio Olympics bronze medallist wrestler Sakshi Malik when she arrives home on Wednesday, with hectic preparations underway to give her a rousing reception at her village Mokhra Khas in Rohtak district. When Sakshi touches down at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi at around 3:50 a.m. tomorrow, as many as five ministers of the BJP Government in Haryana will be there to receive her.

Shiddat review

Shiddat review

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

What should be a cautionary tale on choosing your one-night stands with care becomes another lousy attempt to rehash the Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge formula by cooking up one implausible scenario after another, notes Sukanya Verma.

CWG: India's hits and misses

CWG: India's hits and misses

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Perhaps Sports Minister M S Gill was right when he compared the tardy build-up to the Commonwealth Games with a typical Indian monsoon wedding. And, as is the case with all Indian wedding receptions, in the end everything fell into place.

PIX: Sania Mirza looks mesmerising in this purple and pink lehenga

PIX: Sania Mirza looks mesmerising in this purple and pink lehenga

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Sania Mirza shared a number of photographs from her sister Anam's sangeet ceremony.

Rahul hits campaign trail in TN, targets PM Modi

Rahul hits campaign trail in TN, targets PM Modi

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "no respect" for the culture, language and people of Tamil Nadu, he alleged.

Davis Cup: Djokovic praises Serb fans for applauding Croatia anthem

Davis Cup: Djokovic praises Serb fans for applauding Croatia anthem

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

'That's something that you don't see very often because the wounds of the war are still fresh and we are very happy with the way these people showed their support. They fully deserve to have this event'

Soccer PIX: Chelsea survive upset scare in FA Cup

Soccer PIX: Chelsea survive upset scare in FA Cup

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

On a seismic day in the history of Chelsea, Romelu Lukaku scored the winning goal in a 3-2 FA Cup fifth-round victory

NBA's Kings and Celtics protest police shootings of unarmed black men

NBA's Kings and Celtics protest police shootings of unarmed black men

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The squads of both teams took part in the pre-game show of support for civil rights activists denouncing last Sunday's shooting death of Stephon Clark and the killing of numerous other African-Americans at the hands of law enforcement in recent years.

Pics: Manish Pandey and Ashrita Shetty's wedding looks

Pics: Manish Pandey and Ashrita Shetty's wedding looks

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Cricketer Manish Pandey tied the knot with actor Ashrita Shetty. Take a look at all the stunning looks from their wedding.

Japan coronavirus cases hit 1,000 mark as Tokyo insists Olympics on track

Japan coronavirus cases hit 1,000 mark as Tokyo insists Olympics on track

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Japan's confirmed coronavirus infections rose above 1,000 as Olympics organisers dismissed speculation that the Tokyo Summer Games could be cancelled.

Bopanna pulls out of Pakistan Davis Cup tie

Bopanna pulls out of Pakistan Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Senior player Rohan Bopanna pulled out of India's upcoming tie against Pakistan due to a shoulder injury, paving the way for Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan's inclusion in the playing squad.

PIX: Kenya's Kipchoge breaks two-hour marathon barrier

PIX: Kenya's Kipchoge breaks two-hour marathon barrier

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

He reached the halfway mark in 59.35 seconds, 11 seconds inside the target, and ran remarkably consistently with his one-kilometre times fluctuating between 2.48 and 2.52 seconds.

On this day: David Beckham was born

On this day: David Beckham was born

Rediff.com2 May 2020

David Beckham, one of the so-called "Class of 92", went on to win six Premier League titles under Alex Ferguson at United alongside youth-team buddies Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, and Gary and Phil Neville. Beckham also won two FA Cups and, memorably, the Champions League in 1999. He topped up his trophy collection with a La Liga winners' medal for Real Madrid and added two MLS Cups during a north American adventure with LA Galaxy.

Sharapova excited about her return after doping ban

Sharapova excited about her return after doping ban

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Tennis star Maria Sharapova said on Tuesday she is excited about her return to competition next month, feeling vindicated by the reduction of her doping suspension and empowered by her time away.

PICS: Zaheer ties the knot with Sagarika in Mumbai

PICS: Zaheer ties the knot with Sagarika in Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan tied the knot with Bollywood actress Sagarika Ghatge in Mumbai on Thursday.

Here's how Romi Dev reacted to '83

Here's how Romi Dev reacted to '83

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Feels wonderful to see Ranveer, Deepika play us: Romi Dev

Cyrus Mistry: The Wise Young Owl

Cyrus Mistry: The Wise Young Owl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

'Cyrus was always very different. He would think before acting.'

Meet Djokovic the crowd-pleaser!

Meet Djokovic the crowd-pleaser!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Newly crowned Australian Open champion NOvak Djokovic was not short of energy as he overpowered Andy Murray to claim his sixth Australian Open title.

PHOTOS: Bogeyman Gatlin booed as Bolt's saintliness shines

PHOTOS: Bogeyman Gatlin booed as Bolt's saintliness shines

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

In the history of sport, you were forced to ponder, had there ever been a champion more universally unloved than Gatlin, the twice doping offender who by winning world 100 metres gold on Saturday had ruined one of sport's great fairytale farewells.

What a match! Ashwini Ponnappa finds her mixed doubles partner

What a match! Ashwini Ponnappa finds her mixed doubles partner

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Indian Badminton player Ashwini Ponnappa on Sunday got married to businessman and model Karan Medappa at a ceremony in Karnataka's Coorg.

Anand boost for India at Chess Olympiad

Anand boost for India at Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Six-time world champion Viswanathan Anand will be a part of the Indian team for the Chess Olympiad to be held in Georgia later this year after he accepted the request from the All India Chess Federation.

Euro 2016: Champions Portugal fly home to hero's welcome, presidential honour

Euro 2016: Champions Portugal fly home to hero's welcome, presidential honour

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Thousands of fans greeted Euro 2016 champions Portugal as they landed in Lisbon on Monday, chanting the name of goal hero Eder, whose extra-time screamer sealed the 1-0 victory over France.

Pix: How Sonam picked the very best for her wedding

Pix: How Sonam picked the very best for her wedding

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The fashionista, true to her word, wore creations from her favourite designers to her wedding.

Bale to make way for Hazard at Real next season?

Bale to make way for Hazard at Real next season?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

"The intention is to sell him, but there's no offers forthcoming," read the front page of Marca, accompanied by a picture of the 29-year-old Bale looking sullen.

Tendulkar names his ISL football team 'Kerala Blasters'

Tendulkar names his ISL football team 'Kerala Blasters'

Rediff.com27 May 2014

The Indian cricket legend said though he grew up playing cricket, not many know that he enjoys other sports as well.

PIX: Archers Deepika-Atanu tie the knot

PIX: Archers Deepika-Atanu tie the knot

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das who had been engaged since 2018, zeroed in on June 30, knowing that the situation will be eased by September,

Winning Olympic gold medal won't be easy: Sindhu

Winning Olympic gold medal won't be easy: Sindhu

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

India's first world badminton champion P V Sindhu said her next aim is to bag the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.

The Indians who made us proudest in Rio are all women

The Indians who made us proudest in Rio are all women

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

'Sakshi Malik's medal is her individual and singular accomplishment.' 'So is P V Sindhu's badminton medal.' 'So is Dipa Karmakar's loss-by-a-whisker.' 'So is the surprise that is 18-year-old golfer Aditi Ashok,' says Mitali Saran.

Russia under siege: 'We don't react ... We're not guilty of anything'

Russia under siege: 'We don't react ... We're not guilty of anything'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Weakened and bruised by sport's biggest doping scandal in decades, Russia is under siege at the Rio Games.

Beckham wins Chinese hearts on Real debut

Beckham wins Chinese hearts on Real debut

Rediff.com2 Aug 2003

Real Madrid beat the China Dragon select team 4-0.

Mithali expects equal respect, financial gains post World Cup show

Mithali expects equal respect, financial gains post World Cup show

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

"We have done exceptionally well and I am sure it is different phase for women's cricket back in India," the 34- year-old said at a special reception hosted for the team by the Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Y K Sinha, on Monday.

Japan committed to hosting Olympics on schedule even as virus spreads

Japan committed to hosting Olympics on schedule even as virus spreads

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Japan is preparing to host the Tokyo Summer Olympics as planned, the government's top spokesman said on Wednesday, amid speculation the Games could be postponed because of the coronavirus threat.

Johnson finally wins Masters with record low score

Johnson finally wins Masters with record low score

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Dustin Johnson led throughout, though only by one stroke early, and did not drop a shot in the final 13 holes on his way to a four-under-par 68 and an unprecedented 20-under-par 268 total.

French Open PIX: Federer dazzles; Serena survives scare

French Open PIX: Federer dazzles; Serena survives scare

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Images from Day 2 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Monday