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Tricky test for Alcaraz; Djoko continues hunt for title No. 24

Tricky test for Alcaraz; Djoko continues hunt for title No. 24

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Novak Djokovic continues his hunt for a fifth straight Wimbledon title and eighth overall to equal Roger Federer's record haul when the Serbian meets Jannik Sinner.

Wimbledon: Alcaraz, Rybakina advance as rain plays havoc

Wimbledon: Alcaraz, Rybakina advance as rain plays havoc

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz opened his Wimbledon campaign in ruthless fashion by sending French veteran Jeremy Chardy into retirement with a 6-0 6-2 7-5 drubbing on Tuesday.

Watched These Brilliant Malayalam Films?

Watched These Brilliant Malayalam Films?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Divya Nair lists 2023's Malayalam movies that can be enjoyed by all ages.

Third time lucky? Jabeur determined to learn from past defeats

Third time lucky? Jabeur determined to learn from past defeats

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur believes the lessons she learned in two Grand Slam final defeats will stand her in good stead for Saturday's Wimbledon showdown with unseeded Czech Marketa Vondrousova.

Let's get inked! Beer and a tattoo: Champ Vondrousova's wishlist

Let's get inked! Beer and a tattoo: Champ Vondrousova's wishlist

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Marketa Vondrousova plans to celebrate with beer and a new tattoo after becoming one of the most unlikely Wimbledon champions by beating Ons Jabeur in the final on Saturday.

World Cup chess: Praggnanandhaa shocks Caruana, meets Carlsen in final

World Cup chess: Praggnanandhaa shocks Caruana, meets Carlsen in final

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa advanced to the Chess World Cup final after outclassing Fabiano Caruana in the semi-finals in Baku.

Russian Rublev wants end to 'terrible' Ukraine situation

Russian Rublev wants end to 'terrible' Ukraine situation

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

'Of course, you don't wish this on anyone. You want these terrible things to be able to finish as fast as possible for all the people in the world to have a chance to have a good life.'

From motherhood to Wimbledon semis, Svitolina shines!

From motherhood to Wimbledon semis, Svitolina shines!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

'I think war made me stronger and also made me mentally stronger'

Brazilian sensation Maia makes Grand Slam history

Brazilian sensation Maia makes Grand Slam history

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Beatriz Haddad Maia became the first Brazilian woman in 55 years to reach the quarter-finals

Want To Connect With Nayanthara?

Want To Connect With Nayanthara?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Get ready to be spooked by Nayanthara this week.

Jabeur calls out ticket resellers for women's night match

Jabeur calls out ticket resellers for women's night match

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Jabeur upset with fans reselling tickets due to women's match in night session

PHOTOS: Zverev's painful exit at French Open

PHOTOS: Zverev's painful exit at French Open

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

German Alexander Zverev thought his time had finally come to win a Grand Slam title but his French Open campaign ended in pain and agony after he was forced to retire during his semi-final against Spaniard Rafael Nadal with an ankle injury.

Wimbledon PIX: Vondrousova, Jabeur to face off in final

Wimbledon PIX: Vondrousova, Jabeur to face off in final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Czech Marketa Vondrousova will meet Ons Jabeur in the women's singles final of Wimbledon 2023.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz douses Rune fireworks; Medvedev ends Eubanks run

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz douses Rune fireworks; Medvedev ends Eubanks run

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

It was billed as the battle of the 20-year-olds but Carlos Alcaraz pulled rank on his childhood buddy Holger Rune to enter the Wimbledon semifinals.

Chess Olympiad: 'India has the potential to grab three medals'

Chess Olympiad: 'India has the potential to grab three medals'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Former women's World champion Susan Polgar feels that the rising strength of Indian players makes them favourites to grab three out of the six medals at stake.

Zverev says several ligaments torn in foot

Zverev says several ligaments torn in foot

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

He said on Friday he was concerned the injury, which caused him to scream in pain on court Philippe Chatrier, was "very serious".

Neal Mohan, a shy student who is now YouTube boss

Neal Mohan, a shy student who is now YouTube boss

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

What does Neal Mohan, anointed the next CEO of YouTube, have in common with Sir Cliff Richard? They are alumni of St Francis' College. Mohan, who will take over the reins of the social media platform, is arguably the second most high-profile personality after the British music icon to be associated with the all-boys institution ensconced in the heart of Lucknow.

Newark rescinds sister-city agreement with 'United States of Kailasa'

Newark rescinds sister-city agreement with 'United States of Kailasa'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

The city of Newark in the United States state of New Jersey has rescinded a sister-city agreement with the so-called 'United States of Kailasa', founded by Indian fugitive Nithyananda, citing deceptive circumstances surrounding the fictional country and terming the incident as regrettable.

French firm cancels sale of 500-yr-old Nataraj idol stolen from TN temple

French firm cancels sale of 500-yr-old Nataraj idol stolen from TN temple

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The efforts drew the spontaneous appreciation of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

'If not PM, Mr Modi Will Be President'

'If not PM, Mr Modi Will Be President'

Rediff.com22 May 2023

But the presidency of India then won't be the same, says author and columnist Shobhaa De in a no-holds-barred conversation.

French Open PIX: Sabalenka roars into 2nd round; Tsitsipas triumphs

French Open PIX: Sabalenka roars into 2nd round; Tsitsipas triumphs

Rediff.com28 May 2023

Images from Day 1 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Sunday.

SC junks Tata Power's plea on project award to Adani

SC junks Tata Power's plea on project award to Adani

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

In a setback to Tata Power, the Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the company's challenge to the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission's (MERC's) decision to award a Rs 7,000-crore transmission project near Mumbai on a nomination basis to Adani Electricity. The court upheld the order by the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) in this case and directed all State Electricity Regulatory Commissions to frame guidelines on tariff determination in accordance with Section 61 of the Electricity Act and the national policy. The verdict has implications for the Mumbai power market, said Ashok Pendse, an energy expert based in the city.

Surprise Round 1 defeats for Bopanna, Sania in Adelaide

Surprise Round 1 defeats for Bopanna, Sania in Adelaide

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Indian tennis stars Sania Mirza and Rohan Boapnna, who enjoyed good runs on the Pro circuit last week, bowed out of the second Adelaide ATP and WTA tournaments after first round defeats with their respective partners, on Tuesday.

Wimbledon PIX! Dimitrov ousts Tiafoe; Pegula, Sinner advance

Wimbledon PIX! Dimitrov ousts Tiafoe; Pegula, Sinner advance

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Grigor Dimitrov dispatched American 10th seed Frances Tiafoe in straight sets with a convincing 6-2 6-3 6-2 victory on Sunday.

Nithyananda's Kailasa cons 30 US cities with 'sister city' pact

Nithyananda's Kailasa cons 30 US cities with 'sister city' pact

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Self-proclaimed godman and fugitive Nithyananda's 'United States of Kailasa' has signed a 'cultural partnership' with over 30 American cities, a media report has said, days after the city of Newark in the United States state of New Jersey said it rescinded a 'sister-city' agreement with the fictional country.

A Memorable Dinner With Aamir Khan

A Memorable Dinner With Aamir Khan

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

By refusing to follow the pack and remain politically correct, Aamir Khan has paid a price. A fascinating excerpt from Shobhaa De's new book, Insatiable.

How Did Twinkle Spend Her Sunday?

How Did Twinkle Spend Her Sunday?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Shilpa shoots in Punjab... Kalki misses Goa... Sonal in Dubai...

Kyrgios 'already a champion' in family's eyes, says brother

Kyrgios 'already a champion' in family's eyes, says brother

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios is one match away from a first Grand Slam title but his brother, Christos, said on Sunday the Australian is already a champion in his family's eyes after winning an off-court battle with his inner demons.

Trump first US ex-president to face criminal charge, expected to surrender on Monday

Trump first US ex-president to face criminal charge, expected to surrender on Monday

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on charges related to paying off a porn star during his 2016 presidential campaign, making him the first former US president to face a criminal charge and upending his bid to retake the White House in 2024.

PIX: Tsitsipas stuns No. 1 Medvedev, sets up Coric final

PIX: Tsitsipas stuns No. 1 Medvedev, sets up Coric final

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

Petra Kvitova overcame a sluggish start and 10 double faults to beat Madison Keys 6-7(6), 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday and advance to the final of the Cincinnati Open, where she will face Caroline Garcia, the first qualifier to reach the final of a WTA 1000 tournament.

Subscribers leave Disney+ Hotstar; paid user base falls 6% in Dec quarter

Subscribers leave Disney+ Hotstar; paid user base falls 6% in Dec quarter

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Disney+ Hotstar reported its biggest decline in paid subscribers to date - a fall of 3.8 million subscribers, or 6 per cent of its total - in the October-December period. The drop in numbers came after two warnings by the company that Hotstar's paid subscriber base would shrink as it didn't have streaming rights for the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the 2023-27 media cycle. The IPL would start on April 1 this year and continue till May 28.

McEnroe on how Kyrgios can deal with his demons

McEnroe on how Kyrgios can deal with his demons

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios does not require a coach but someone like Sigmund Freud to sort out his problems as tennis needs the Australian maverick, seven-times major winner John McEnroe said.

Capex tops India Inc's 2023 to-do list

Capex tops India Inc's 2023 to-do list

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Indian companies are planning to increase investments in the new year to expand capacity, acquire companies, and go on a hiring spree, a survey of top executives showed. They, however, cited rising costs, weak consumer demand, and increasing interest rates as major concerns for 2023 which may impact their plans.

The Fabelmans Review: Spielberg At His Best!

The Fabelmans Review: Spielberg At His Best!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Spielberg was born with a camera in his eye. And this one movie, he'd been recording all his life, observes Sukanya Verma.

Raducanu storms into 3rd rd; Nadal tastes defeat on injury return

Raducanu storms into 3rd rd; Nadal tastes defeat on injury return

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Raducanu stormed into the third round of the Cincinnati Open

Mike, that f**** guy hates you: Trump said about Xi

Mike, that f**** guy hates you: Trump said about Xi

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Mike Pompeo has said that among the dozens of world leaders he met as the United States Secretary of State he found the 'most unpleasant' was Chinese President Xi Jinping, who threatened to stop sending PPE kits to America if it kept asking for accountability from Beijing on COVID-19.

'PVR-INOX Merger In Final Stages'

'PVR-INOX Merger In Final Stages'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

'We would love to have more players entering the market because that is how the business will grow.'

20 years at Reliance helm: Mukesh Ambani redefines scale, business growth

20 years at Reliance helm: Mukesh Ambani redefines scale, business growth

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

At the 45th Annual General Meeting of Reliance Industries (RIL) in August, chairman and managing director (CMD) Mukesh Ambani described the company as an "unputdownable book" with never-ending chapters of success. "Reliance grew from strength to strength because we internalised the founder's mindset of purpose, philosophy and passion," he said. Wednesday marked the 90th birth anniversary of RIL founder Dhirubhai Ambani.

Soccer: Bale confirms Real Madrid departure

Soccer: Bale confirms Real Madrid departure

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

West Ham's Zouma given 180 hours of community service for kicking his cat

India home to 18 of 20 cities with most severe rise in PM2.5 pollution: Report

India home to 18 of 20 cities with most severe rise in PM2.5 pollution: Report

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The report Air Quality and Health in Cities combined ground-based air quality data with satellites and models to produce air quality estimates for cities around the world.