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How Suresh Prabhu plans to transform the Indian Railways

How Suresh Prabhu plans to transform the Indian Railways

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

'Making the railways better is a different type of a challenge.'

Mongolian coaches banned for three years for Rio strip

Mongolian coaches banned for three years for Rio strip

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Two Mongolian wrestling coaches who stripped off in protest at the judging at last month's Rio Olympics have been suspended for three years, the sport's international federation said on Wednesday.

The secret behind Nestle's success

The secret behind Nestle's success

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

More than twice the size of its nearest competitor, Nestle is the world's biggest food company.

French Open PIX: Federer survives, Nadal, Djokovic march into 4th round

French Open PIX: Federer survives, Nadal, Djokovic march into 4th round

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

Images from Day 7 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday.

Djokovic outlasts Federer to win epic fifth Wimbledon title

Djokovic outlasts Federer to win epic fifth Wimbledon title

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Novak Djokovic dredged his tank of mental and physical resilience to claim a thrilling 7-6(5), 1-6, 7-6(4), 4-6, 13-12(3) win.

Sports Shorts: Nadal targets return at Mexico Open

Sports Shorts: Nadal targets return at Mexico Open

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

French Open: Top seeds Sania-Martina fall by the wayside

French Open: Top seeds Sania-Martina fall by the wayside

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Hot favourites Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis fell by the wayside at the French Open, beaten by seventh seeds Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Lucie Safarova in the quarter-finals of the women's doubles

When Bollywood threw its weight around!

When Bollywood threw its weight around!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's cool, curious, bag moments.

How Covid has triggered wave of innovations in India

How Covid has triggered wave of innovations in India

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Some of these items of consumption include ultraviolet disinfectants and sanitising boxes, free-finger touch devices, do-it-yourself grooming kits, self-cleaning water bottles, smart tiffin boxes, hand-sanitizer wearables, antiviral fabrics, tiles, flooring and mattresses, and anti-fogging glasses.

Six officials arrested and detained in Zurich over FIFA graft

Six officials arrested and detained in Zurich over FIFA graft

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Six soccer officials were arrested in Zurich on Wednesday and detained pending extradition to the United States over suspected corruption at soccer's governing body FIFA, the Swiss Federal Office of Justice (FCOJ) said in a statement.

Federer eases past Medvedev into Miami quarters

Federer eases past Medvedev into Miami quarters

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

A clinical Roger Federer took a confident step towards a fourth Miami Open title on Wednesday, easing past 13th-seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-2 to book a spot in the quarter-finals.

PICS: Super Serena makes second straight US Open final

PICS: Super Serena makes second straight US Open final

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Overpowers Svitolina to reach second straight US Open final

Defending champion Federer knocked out of Wimbledon by Ukraine's Stakhovsky

Defending champion Federer knocked out of Wimbledon by Ukraine's Stakhovsky

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Defending champion Roger Federer's remarkable run of reaching 36 consecutive Grand Slam quarter-finals or better was ended in a shock second-round Wimbledon defeat by unheralded Ukrainian Sergiy Stakhovsky on Wednesday.

Real, Atletico dismiss reports of FIFA ban

Real, Atletico dismiss reports of FIFA ban

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Real Madrid and city rivals Atletico have dismissed reports in Spanish media of a possible FIFA ban from the next two transfer windows over breaches of rules on the signing of foreign Under-18 players.

Vettel has priority but that could change, say Ferrari

Vettel has priority but that could change, say Ferrari

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto said the pair remain free to fight on track and if either is clearly faster than the other would be given preference.

Blatter, 74, seeks to remain FIFA chief

Blatter, 74, seeks to remain FIFA chief

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

A buoyant Sepp Blatter announced on Thursday he intended to stand again as FIFA president, with no expected opposition to him remaining the most powerful man in soccer until he is almost 80.

Find out who is Sania Mirza's fan No 1...

Find out who is Sania Mirza's fan No 1...

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Sania Mirza officially became the first Indian woman tennis player to be ranked World No 1.

PHOTOS: Djokovic downs Federer to retain Indian Wells title

PHOTOS: Djokovic downs Federer to retain Indian Wells title

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

World No 1 Novak Djokovic fought off a determined challenge from Swiss great Roger Federer on Sunday to claim back-to-back titles at Indian Wells and celebrate his 50th tournament win on the ATP Tour.

French Open: Federer faces Falla, Venus eyes progress

French Open: Federer faces Falla, Venus eyes progress

Rediff.com26 May 2010

Roger Federer will have seen it all before when he takes on Alejandro Falla in his second round match at the French Open on Wednesday.

Preview: Federer faces Melbourne Park test

Preview: Federer faces Melbourne Park test

Rediff.com16 Jan 2010

Roger Federer has done everything necessary to etch his name in the annals of tennis immortality and all that remains for the Swiss world number one is to add more Grand Slams to his remarkable tally of 15.

'Pumped up' Federer sees off Dolgopolov to reach third round

'Pumped up' Federer sees off Dolgopolov to reach third round

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Roger Federer overcame some feisty resistance from Alexandr Dolgopolov to safely advance to the third round of the Australian Open with a 6-3, 7-5, 6-1 victory.

Gandhi's name on luxury pen sparks controversy

Gandhi's name on luxury pen sparks controversy

Rediff.com4 Oct 2009

A controversy has erupted over the use of Mahatma Gandhi's name and image by Swiss luxury giant Mont Blanc for a Rs 14 lakh pen since the apostle of peace was known for simplicity throughout his life.

Brazilian senators to head to US, Switzerland, in soccer probe

Brazilian senators to head to US, Switzerland, in soccer probe

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

A Brazilian Senate committee investigating corruption in soccer will send three of its members to Switzerland and Miami to interview key players charged in a massive bribery scandal.

Meet the future stars of men's tennis...

Meet the future stars of men's tennis...

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

This year's ATP Finals boasts a fresh new

Emotional Federer savours long-awaited 18th slam win

Emotional Federer savours long-awaited 18th slam win

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

An emotional Roger Federer wiped away tears and urged Rafael Nadal to stay with him on the tour for years to come after felling his great rival to win his fifth Australian Open on Sunday.

India rejects patent to Glivec's second variant

India rejects patent to Glivec's second variant

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

In yet another setback to Swiss drug multinational Novartis AG, the Indian patent office has rejected its application to secure a patent for an alfa crystal form of its blockbuster cancer medicine, Glivec.

Bedene stuns Agut to set up summit clash with Wawrinka

Bedene stuns Agut to set up summit clash with Wawrinka

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Continuing his giant-killing spree, Slovenian qualifier Aljaz Bedene knocked out third seed and world number 15 Roberto Bautista Agut to set up the Chennai Open summit clash with top seed and defending champion Stanislas Wawrinka on Saturday.

Wimbledon: Paes-Hingis through to semi-finals, Sania crashes out

Wimbledon: Paes-Hingis through to semi-finals, Sania crashes out

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

India's Leander Paes entered the semi-finals of the mixed doubles event even as Sania Mirza crashed out in the quarter-finals at the Wimbledon.

Catch Federer early for best chance: Courier

Catch Federer early for best chance: Courier

Rediff.com12 Jan 2005

Only an early shock can prevent the runaway world number one from adding to his Grand Slam haul, according to former champion Jim Courier.

WEF Summit begins in Davos

WEF Summit begins in Davos

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The World Economic Forum's five-day annual summit began in Davos this evening amid hopes of recovery in global economy and a time of renewed terror threats after recent strikes in France and other parts of globe.

China's new nuke-capable missile can strike from space

China's new nuke-capable missile can strike from space

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

In the test, a space rocket boosted a hypersonic glide vehicle, one capable of carrying a nuclear device, which circled the globe before impacting.

Wawrinka tames Bedene to retain Chennai Open title

Wawrinka tames Bedene to retain Chennai Open title

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Top seed Stanislas Wawrinka dismantled the challenge of a rampaging Aljaz Bedene with ease as the Swiss World No. 4 retained the Chennai Open title with a straight sets win in the summit clash.

Pakistani court reopens graft cases against Zardari

Pakistani court reopens graft cases against Zardari

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

In a setback to former President Asif Ali Zardari, a Pakistani court on Friday reopened five anti-corruption cases against him and sought his response to the charges within two weeks.

Djokovic the man to beat, again, at Melbourne Park

Djokovic the man to beat, again, at Melbourne Park

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Djokovic may never feel the affections of the crowd savoured by Federer and Spaniard Rafael Nadal but his record of 16 Grand Slam titles is proof that tennis is no popularity contest.

Father Federer still keeping his eye on the ball

Father Federer still keeping his eye on the ball

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Roger Federer may be recently married and a new father to twin girls, but nothing can distract the Swiss 15-time grand slam champion from the business of being the world's top-ranked player.

Tennis round-up: Nadal downs Dimitrov to make Shanghai Masters semi

Tennis round-up: Nadal downs Dimitrov to make Shanghai Masters semi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Sharapova was broken in the first game but fought back to draw level before going on to take the first set with a hold to love.

Federer storms to seventh straight Wimbledon final

Federer storms to seventh straight Wimbledon final

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

Roger Federer is one match away from a record 15th Grand Slam title after easily beating Germany's Tommy Haas in the semi-finals.

EPL PIX: 10-man Chelsea hold Liverpool; City rout Arsenal

EPL PIX: 10-man Chelsea hold Liverpool; City rout Arsenal

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Images from Saturday's action in the English Premier League.

Wimbledon PIX: Serena retires; Federer survives while Zverev, Barty through to second round

Wimbledon PIX: Serena retires; Federer survives while Zverev, Barty through to second round

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Images from Day 2 of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, on Tuesday.

Nadal to face Djokovic in Monte Carlo final

Nadal to face Djokovic in Monte Carlo final

Rediff.com19 Apr 2009

World number one Rafael Nadal held off a late challenge from Briton Andy Murray to move to the brink of a record fifth consecutive title at the Monte Carlo Masters with a 6-2, 7-6 semi-final win on Saturday.