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Showman Kyrgios goes from sick-bed to second round

Showman Kyrgios goes from sick-bed to second round

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

It took only minutes for Kyrgios to ignite the terraces by breaking Broady in the opening game. He closed out the next game with an under-arm "tweener".

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Barty advance; Jabeur makes history

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Barty advance; Jabeur makes history

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Images from Day 7 of the 2021 Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, in London, on Monday.

Swiss Open: Sindhu, Saina may face off in semis; all eyes on Chirag-Satwik

Swiss Open: Sindhu, Saina may face off in semis; all eyes on Chirag-Satwik

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

P V Sindhu will be eager to return to the podium as former winner Saina Nehwal looks to regain her touch

'A start-up has to be super customer-obsessed'

'A start-up has to be super customer-obsessed'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

'Even if you are aping the West, if you customise the idea for the Indian market, localise it based on the Indian ethos, it will succeed.'

Aus Open PIX: Raducanu, Murray ousted; Medvedev advances

Aus Open PIX: Raducanu, Murray ousted; Medvedev advances

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Images from Day 4 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.

Aus Open champ Kenin looks to Djokovic for advice

Aus Open champ Kenin looks to Djokovic for advice

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Kenin, who was seeded 14th last year, came back from a set down to beat Spain's twice Grand Slam champion Garbine Muguruza in the Australian Open final.

PICS: Sindhu whips Bansod for Syed Modi crown

PICS: Sindhu whips Bansod for Syed Modi crown

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Seventh seeded Indians Ishaan Bhatnagar and Tanisha Crasto clinched the mixed doubles title with a straight-games' win over compatriots T Hema Nagendra Babu and Srivedya Gurazada.

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev cruises into 4th round; Halep wins

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev cruises into 4th round; Halep wins

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

Images from Day 6 of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Saturday.

Kashyap overcomes Tzu Wei to enter Canada Open final

Kashyap overcomes Tzu Wei to enter Canada Open final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Former Commonwealth Games champion Parupalli Kashyap produced yet another inspiring show, outplaying fourth seed Wang Tzu Wei of Chinese Taipei, to enter the men's singles final of the Canada Open Super 100 tournament, in Calgary, on Saturday.

BAI ready to host India Open in December-January

BAI ready to host India Open in December-January

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'We told them we are ready to conduct the India Open in December or January but it all depends on how this global health crisis comes under control and if we get the government approval'

Wimbledon: Federer demolished by Hurkacz in straight sets

Wimbledon: Federer demolished by Hurkacz in straight sets

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Roger Federer suffered one of his heaviest defeats at Wimbledon as he went down in straight sets to Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in the quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Danish Kjaersfeldt stuns Saina in Thailand Masters

Danish Kjaersfeldt stuns Saina in Thailand Masters

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

India's campaign at the BWF World Tour Super 300 tournament ends after Srikanth, Prannoy and Verma were knocked out earlier in the day.

What will you cook for Kamala Harris?

What will you cook for Kamala Harris?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Padma Lakshmi cooked Tamarind Rice. What would be your choice?

Indonesia Open: Prannoy storms into quarters; Sameer, Ashwini-Sikki lose

Indonesia Open: Prannoy storms into quarters; Sameer, Ashwini-Sikki lose

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

This was Sameer's fifth loss to Lee in seven meetings.

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.

US Open PIX: Serena sizzles; Thiem, Tsitsipas stunned

US Open PIX: Serena sizzles; Thiem, Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Images from Day 1 of the 2022 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, in Flushing Meadows, New York, on Monday.

5 Recipes: Regional Flavours Of Navratri

5 Recipes: Regional Flavours Of Navratri

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Every aspect of Navratri is associated with delectable dishes that are relished across the country during these divine nine days -- from lip-smacking savouries to wholesome sweets.

Shorts: Rublev outlasts Djokovic to claim Serbia Open crown

Shorts: Rublev outlasts Djokovic to claim Serbia Open crown

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

WTA chief promises 'strong reactions' to ban on Russian, Belarusian players

Serena turned into bit of a recluse during COVID-19

Serena turned into bit of a recluse during COVID-19

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Serena Williams said on Saturday the COVID-19 outbreak has not only given her a much needed stretch of downtime with her family, it has also turned her into a bit of a "neurotic" and "a recluse" given her past health scares.

Sindhu, Prannoy enter Swiss Open final

Sindhu, Prannoy enter Swiss Open final

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Both enter finals in Singles of the Swiss Open

Recipe: Betel Leaf Ice Cream

Recipe: Betel Leaf Ice Cream

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

It is packed with flavours of Indian spices, most interestingly betel leaves.

Sindhu storms into Indonesia Open semifinals

Sindhu storms into Indonesia Open semifinals

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Sindhu hardly had to break a sweat as she posted a comfortable 21-14 21-7 win over the third seeded Japanese shuttler in just 44 minutes.

Winning start for Saina, Srikanth in Orleans Masters

Winning start for Saina, Srikanth in Orleans Masters

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Saina had pulled out of the opening round of All England Open Championships last week after suffering a thigh injury.

'Like an adventure', Srikanth says after win post COVID break

'Like an adventure', Srikanth says after win post COVID break

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Srikanth spent the early part of the lockdown in his home town, where he was unable to train at his normal level. It was an opportunity for him to reflect on life outside badminton.

Syed Modi badminton: Sourabh enters semis, Srikanth crashes out

Syed Modi badminton: Sourabh enters semis, Srikanth crashes out

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Sourabh will next face Korea's Heo Kwang Hee for a place in the men's singles final.

Malaysia Masters: Saina, Sindhu enter quarterfinals

Malaysia Masters: Saina, Sindhu enter quarterfinals

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

This is Saina's first win over the South Korean, who got the better of the Indian in the quarter-finals of the French Open last year.

China Open: Satwik-Chirag lose in semis to end campaign

China Open: Satwik-Chirag lose in semis to end campaign

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

This was Satwik and Chirag's third loss this year against the world number 1 pair.

Sindhu fails to defend India Open title

Sindhu fails to defend India Open title

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

Loses to American Zhang in tight final

Monsoon: 10 Foods To Stay Healthy

Monsoon: 10 Foods To Stay Healthy

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

A pinch of turmeric in a glass of milk or with honey in hot water would be ideal for the monsoon.

US Open PIX: Alcaraz wins thriller; Swiatek, Tiafoe in semis

US Open PIX: Alcaraz wins thriller; Swiatek, Tiafoe in semis

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

A summary of Wednesday's action at the US Open.

How These Sisters Made Puja Flowers A Business

How These Sisters Made Puja Flowers A Business

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

'Today, we have 150,000 orders a month. And a monthly sale of Rs 1 crore.'

Bopanna-Ramkumar pair lift Tata Open trophy

Bopanna-Ramkumar pair lift Tata Open trophy

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Bopanna had won this event with compatriot Divij Sharan in 2019.

World Jr Chess: Narayanan holds super GM Kampen to a draw

World Jr Chess: Narayanan holds super GM Kampen to a draw

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Lesser-known Indian players continued to impress, while the fancied struggled to score, even as overseas Grandmasters took charge in the third round of the World Junior Chess Championships, being played at Hotel Hyatt, in Pune, on Wednesday. S L Narayanan was one of the early finishers, holding second seed and super GM Robin Van Kampen (2641) to a draw, while 10-year-old Nihal Sarin's impressive display again won him many admirers after he held Balazs CSonka (2409) to a draw to remain unbeaten after three encounters against opponents rated higher than 2400.

All England: Lakshya, Sindhu in quarters; Prannoy crashes out

All England: Lakshya, Sindhu in quarters; Prannoy crashes out

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

India's Lakshya Sen on Thursday progressed to the quarter-finals of the All England Badminton Championships in Birmingham, while HS Prannoy crashed out in the second round.

Srikanth signs off with silver at BWF World Championships

Srikanth signs off with silver at BWF World Championships

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

Srikanth fought better in the second, but Yew was too good on the day, to emerge triumphant.

Aus Open PIX: Osaka, Raducanu ousted; Nadal, Zverev cruise

Aus Open PIX: Osaka, Raducanu ousted; Nadal, Zverev cruise

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

IMAGES from Australian Open matches played at Melbourne Park on Friday

Malaysia Masters: Lakshya out, Rankireddy-Shetty duo loses in 1st round

Malaysia Masters: Lakshya out, Rankireddy-Shetty duo loses in 1st round

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Rising player Lakshya Sen went down to Denmark's Hans-Kristian Solberg Vittinghus

French Open: Sindhu sails into quarters, Praneeth bows out

French Open: Sindhu sails into quarters, Praneeth bows out

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Sindhu dished out a compact game to outwit Sayaka 21-17, 21-16 in a second round match on Thursday to set up a clash with seventh seeded Chinese He Bingjiao.

BWF seeking 'more clarity' from China over World Tour Finals

BWF seeking 'more clarity' from China over World Tour Finals

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

In May, the BWF had unveiled a revised international calendar to salvage the remainder of the season. However, with the global health crisis showing no signs of abating, many events were cancelled from the reworked calendar.

World champion Sindhu leads India's hopes at China Open

World champion Sindhu leads India's hopes at China Open

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

The 24-year-old from Hyderabad will begin her campaign against China's Li Xuerui, a former Olympic gold medallist and World No 1.