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US Open PIX: Nadal cruises; Osaka, Zverev shocked

US Open PIX: Nadal cruises; Osaka, Zverev shocked

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Defending champion Naomi Osaka of Japan was upset 7-5, 6-4 by Belinda Bencic in the fourth round at the US Open on Monday as the Swiss reached the quarter-finals for the second time.

Sports Shorts: Sindhu hopes to find form in Singapore

Sports Shorts: Sindhu hopes to find form in Singapore

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Hingis dares French Open dream

Hingis dares French Open dream

Rediff.com22 May 2006

Novartis sues Cipla over respiratory drug Onbrez

Novartis sues Cipla over respiratory drug Onbrez

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Novartis said it is partnered with generic drugmaker Lupin Ltd to sell the drug in India

Sports Shorts: Murray gets Shanghai Masters wildcard

Sports Shorts: Murray gets Shanghai Masters wildcard

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Sania-Schnyder lose in Moscow QF

Sania-Schnyder lose in Moscow QF

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

The Indo-Swiss duo went down 3-6, 7-5, 7-10 to Cara Black and Liezel Huber at the Kremlin Cup.

French Open PIX: Big three advance; Barty retires

French Open PIX: Big three advance; Barty retires

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Images from Day 5 of the 2021 French Open, in Paris, on Thursday.

When Mallya bought Lewis Hamilton's dad's home

When Mallya bought Lewis Hamilton's dad's home

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

This property has all the hallmarks of being owned and occupied by Vijay Mallya. A fleet of supercars making their way down the drive, hordes of people descending to party all night long and a constant delivery of goods and services.

I would give my best at the All England Championship: Saina

I would give my best at the All England Championship: Saina

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

All eyes will be on Indian ace Saina Nehwal when she returns to the court after an injury lay-off at the All England Championship, hoping to better last year's runner-up finish at the prestigious event which begins with the qualifiers in Birmingham.

Nadal sees off Wawrinka to take Stuttgart title

Nadal sees off Wawrinka to take Stuttgart title

Rediff.com22 Jul 2007

World number two Rafael Nadal won his sixth title of the year on Sunday, seeing off a stiff challenge from unseeded Stanislas Wawrinka to win 6-4 7-5 in the final.

Australian Open: Wawrinka knocks out defending champion Djokovic

Australian Open: Wawrinka knocks out defending champion Djokovic

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Defending champion Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the Australian Open quarter-finals by Stanislas Wawrinka 2-6, 6-4, 6-2, 3-6, 9-7 on Tuesday.

FIFA announces new sponsorship deal, says more on the way

FIFA announces new sponsorship deal, says more on the way

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said a wind of change was blowing through football's scandal-plagued world governing body after announcing a sponsorship deal with China's Wanda Group on Friday.

PHOTOS: Federer survives scare to enter semis, Wozniacki in final

PHOTOS: Federer survives scare to enter semis, Wozniacki in final

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Roger Federer stared down defeat and saved two match points before knocking Tomas Berdych out of the Miami Open on Thursday with a 6-2, 3-6, 7-6(6) victory in their thrilling quarter-final.

Ramdev to launch Patanjali noodles on Oct 15

Ramdev to launch Patanjali noodles on Oct 15

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurveda will launch its instant noodles next week at a price of Rs 15.

FIFA reform will be limited, says head of panel proposing changes

FIFA reform will be limited, says head of panel proposing changes

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

The Swiss lawyer heading up a committee charged with reforming the structure and management of world soccer body FIFA says major changes to the organization's voting structure and imposing term limits on executive committee members will be difficult to achieve in the short term.

Wimbledon PIX: Federer, Nadal advance; Kerber knocked out

Wimbledon PIX: Federer, Nadal advance; Kerber knocked out

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

IMAGES from the matches played during the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, at Wimbledon in London on Thursday

2015 Rewind: Historic year for Sania

2015 Rewind: Historic year for Sania

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Sania Mirza savoured a historic 2015 as she became the first female player from India to win a women's doubles Grand Slam title on way to becoming World No 1 even as Yuki Bhambri presented himself in a new 'avtar', raising hopes on the otherwise barren singles circuit.

'Corporate tax cuts will affect tax collection'

'Corporate tax cuts will affect tax collection'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

'The corporate tax cuts will obviously result in lower tax payments by companies,' says Central Board of Direct Taxes member Akhilesh Ranjan who retires after 37 years in government service.

Vishy Anand on Kasparov's surprise return to chess...

Vishy Anand on Kasparov's surprise return to chess...

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

The 47-year-old former World champion is taking some time off before he gets down to tournament play in St. Louis, United States, where the focus would be on Russian chess legend Garry Kasparov, who is making a surprise return to the game.

Mauresmo, Pierce in final

Mauresmo, Pierce in final

Rediff.com12 Feb 2006

Amelie Mauresmo saved a match point to beat Tatiana Golovin and set up a first all-French Paris Open final.

Football Extras: Chelsea legend Drogba to visit India to meet fans

Football Extras: Chelsea legend Drogba to visit India to meet fans

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Undeterred by arrests, FIFA boss Blatter plots another great escape

Undeterred by arrests, FIFA boss Blatter plots another great escape

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Sepp Blatter comes across as an amiable character with eccentric ideas about football but he has shown in the past that he possesses a ruthless instinct for survival and extraordinary political nous.

Hingis to make comeback

Hingis to make comeback

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

The former world number one is to return to professional tennis next year.

Veteran Federer welcomes new faces in Australian Open semis

Veteran Federer welcomes new faces in Australian Open semis

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Federer welcomed the emergence of new challengers

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Federer through; Venus exits

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Federer through; Venus exits

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Images from the third day at the US Open, the final Grand Slam tournament of the year, in New York, on Wednesday:

Federer basks in winning feeling

Federer basks in winning feeling

Rediff.com5 Jul 2004

World C'ships: Sindhu secures 5th medal, Praneeth breaks 36-yr drought

World C'ships: Sindhu secures 5th medal, Praneeth breaks 36-yr drought

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

P V Sindhu secured her fifth World Championships medal following a stunning comeback while B Sai Praneeth became the first Indian male shuttler in 36 years to grab a podium place in badminton's prestigious event, in Basel, on Friday.

Injury phase made me hungry to get back on court: Jayaram

Injury phase made me hungry to get back on court: Jayaram

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

More than a year after recovering from a shoulder injury, Ajay Jayaram earned a final appearance at the Korea Open last week and the Indian shuttler said it was a big moment for him after enduring a challenging seven-month layoff.

Greatness beckons Federer

Greatness beckons Federer

Rediff.com4 Jul 2005

Virushka, Saina, Messi, Pique wish fans a Happy New Year!

Virushka, Saina, Messi, Pique wish fans a Happy New Year!

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

With the hope that 2018 will be a prosperous and peaceful year, our favourite sports personalities took to their social media handles to wish their fans a very `Happy New Year`.

PIX: Kyrgios expelled as big three reach last eight in Rome

PIX: Kyrgios expelled as big three reach last eight in Rome

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Australian Nick Kyrgios was expelled from the tournament after going wild in the third set of his match against Casper Ruud.

15 odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

15 odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Here's this week of photos that prove we live in a mad world.

The HTT-40 now needs to fly full throttle

The HTT-40 now needs to fly full throttle

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

HAL made its point against a sceptical Indian Air Force, which opposed the HTT-40 project, blocked funding, and imported an expensive Swiss trainer rather than backing the HTT-40.

World Cup: Andersson leads Swedes back to promised World Cup land

World Cup: Andersson leads Swedes back to promised World Cup land

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

The Swedes, who came second as hosts in 1958 and third in 1994, missed the 2010 and 2014 tournaments and while they qualified for Euro 2012 and 2016, they limped out at the group stage on both occasions.

Why Ferrari could lead others out of F1

Why Ferrari could lead others out of F1

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

Ferrari could lead other Formula One teams into an alternative championship if the sport becomes too much like the US-based NASCAR series.

Will use the ban period to rectify my technique: Sarita Devi

Will use the ban period to rectify my technique: Sarita Devi

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Banned from competition for a year, Asian Games bronze medallist L Sarita Devi said she would utilise the period by taking corrective measures in her technique so that she can be ready for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Federer eyes another Halle-Wimbledon double

Federer eyes another Halle-Wimbledon double

Rediff.com7 Jun 2004

World number one Roger Federer said he hoped to use this week's Halle Open as a springboard to capturing a second straight Wimbledon crown.

WC Preview: Eriksen set to come of age as Denmark take on Peru

WC Preview: Eriksen set to come of age as Denmark take on Peru

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Under Norwegian coach Hareide, Denmark have become more direct, preferring to move the ball up the field quickly and establish their attack from there, rather than passing it out from the back as they did under Morten Olsen.