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Chung gives Djokovic a taste of his own medicine

Chung gives Djokovic a taste of his own medicine

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Djokovic, who has ruled like no other on Rod Laver Arena simply had no answer as Chung, nine years his junior, wore him into the ground to win.

2018's Top 10 Hindi Movies

2018's Top 10 Hindi Movies

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Sukanya Verma lists the 2018 films that impressive her.

Youzhny downs Ferrer to clinch Valencia Open title

Youzhny downs Ferrer to clinch Valencia Open title

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Unseeded Russian Mikhail Youzhny denied top seed and defending champion David Ferrer a fourth Valencia Open title when he beat the world number three 6-3, 7-5 in the final of the Spaniard's home event on Sunday.

La Liga: Barca back on top after Messi stunner

La Liga: Barca back on top after Messi stunner

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Barcelona leapfrogged Atletico Madrid to go top of La Liga after Lionel Messi's acrobatic volley secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against tenacious Malaga on Saturday.

The best of French Open in pictures...

The best of French Open in pictures...

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

After two weeks of intriguing tennis where the world's best fought hard to assert their dominance on clay, we have the champions out there.

US Open PIX: Osaka survives; Rublev sends Tsitsipas packing

US Open PIX: Osaka survives; Rublev sends Tsitsipas packing

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Images from the second day at the US Open, the final Grand Slam tournament of the year.

PIX: Barca go top after Mallorca shock Real Madrid

PIX: Barca go top after Mallorca shock Real Madrid

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

Real Madrid's unbeaten start to the La Liga season came to an abrupt and surprising end as Real Mallorca claimed a stunning 1-0 victory at a rocking Son Moix on Saturday to climb out of the relegation zone.

WTA Tour Finals: Perfect Kerber helps Cibulkova advance

WTA Tour Finals: Perfect Kerber helps Cibulkova advance

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Dominika Cibulkova kept her hopes of reaching the last four of the WTA Finals alive with a gritty 6-3, 7-6(5) Red Group victory over Simona Halep at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Thursday.

Third Test should have been called off, says Elgar

Third Test should have been called off, says Elgar

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Dean Elgar says it was not worth the risk and the third and final Test against India should have been called off on the third day itself.

Aus Open 2018: Wozniacki wins historic crown

Aus Open 2018: Wozniacki wins historic crown

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

It was third time lucky for Wozniacki following her runner-up finishes at the 2009 and 2014 US Opens.

Tennis round-up: India finishes 4th in Fed Cup after losing to Korea

Tennis round-up: India finishes 4th in Fed Cup after losing to Korea

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

India ended its campaign at the Fed Cup with a fourth place finish after losing the classification tie 1-2 to Korea as the team badly missed injured Karman Kaur Thandi, who did not play on Saturday, in Astana, Kazakhstan.

'I've been so fortunate to be able to compete 20 years in a row'

'I've been so fortunate to be able to compete 20 years in a row'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Lleyton Hewitt was ushered into retirement as Spain's David Ferrer ended the Australian former world number one's career with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-4 victory on an emotional night at Melbourne Park.

Check out India's best bets at World Boxing Championship

Check out India's best bets at World Boxing Championship

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Shiva Thapa and Vikas Krishan will be among India's best bets to better both the colour and number of medals at the 19th World Boxing Championships, starting in Hamburg on Friday.

Wimbledon PIX: Wozniacki out; Pliskova, Venus advance to Round 3

Wimbledon PIX: Wozniacki out; Pliskova, Venus advance to Round 3

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

IMAGES from the matches played on Day 3 of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Wednesday

SHOCKING! Defending champs Germany crash out of World Cup

SHOCKING! Defending champs Germany crash out of World Cup

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Defending world champions Germany crashed out of the World Cup after a shock 2-0 loss to South Korea on Wednesday, courtesy of two stoppage-time goals.

Axar determined to prove Gavaskar wrong in Australia

Axar determined to prove Gavaskar wrong in Australia

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Left-arm spinner Axar Patel has taken Sunil Gavaskar's stinging criticism in his stride and says he is determined to prove the former India captain wrong with consistent performances, starting with the five-match ODI series in Australia next month.

The nation that crashed to earth

The nation that crashed to earth

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

oaring crime gave Venezuela the horrific title of being one of the most violent countries on earth. Inflation ran into tens of thousands per cent, impoverishing nearly all of the country's 31 million people.' Yet, says Radha Roy Biswas, she sees hope for the beleaguered nation where she spent her childhood years.

How the Supreme Court became 'lions under the throne'

How the Supreme Court became 'lions under the throne'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

The Supreme Court of India became "lions under the throne" when Jawaharlal Nehru brought in the fourth amendment in 1955, says T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

Wimbledon: Kerber survives seeding cull; Djokovic beats darkness

Wimbledon: Kerber survives seeding cull; Djokovic beats darkness

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

German 11th seed Angelique Kerber became the highest-ranked player to reach the women's quarter-finals after she outclassed Switzerland's Belinda Bencic 6-3, 7-6 (7-5) at Wimbledon on Monday.

Citizenship Bill: Morally valid, long overdue

Citizenship Bill: Morally valid, long overdue

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

'To treat a Hindu fleeing persecution and certain death in Pakistan, Bangladesh or Afghanistan on par with a Muslim voluntarily sneaking into India for economic reasons or otherwise is callously cruel, blatantly perverse and grossly unjust.' 'The concept of equality cannot be invoked to perpetuate a historical wrong that needs to be righted,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

Indian Football Roundup: India begin Gold Cup campaign on winning note

Indian Football Roundup: India begin Gold Cup campaign on winning note

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

Indian women's football team defeated Iran by a solitary goal to begin their campaign at the Hero Gold Cup on a winning note at the Kalinga Stadium, in Bhubaneswar, on Saturday.

Asian Games, Day 6: Rowers produce gold-standard show; heartbreak in kabaddi again

Asian Games, Day 6: Rowers produce gold-standard show; heartbreak in kabaddi again

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

The overall tally of six gold, five silver and 14 bronze medals at the end of day six put the country in 8th spot in the table with China leading the pack by quite a distance, having already crossed the 100-mark.

When Gods lose their immunity...

When Gods lose their immunity...

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

'There are several stories in the Mahabharata where kings drunk on their power are banished to hell.' 'The story of Krishna and Kamsa is a case in point and the Ramayana, at its very core, is a story about Rama's victory over an arrogant Ravana,' says Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Record-chasing Djokovic sets up Murray showdown

Record-chasing Djokovic sets up Murray showdown

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

World number one Novak Djokovic survived a second-set blip to reach the Paris Masters final with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-0 win over Stan Wawrinka, his 21st victory in a row.

PHOTOS: Arsenal shocked by Swansea; Liverpool post easy win

PHOTOS: Arsenal shocked by Swansea; Liverpool post easy win

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Arsenal suffered another painful Premier League defeat as Swansea City capitalised on some glaring errors to win 3-1 on Tuesday, boosting their survival hopes and denting the visitors' top four chances.

PHOTOS: Halep outlasts Kerber in thriller to set up Wozniacki final

PHOTOS: Halep outlasts Kerber in thriller to set up Wozniacki final

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Second seed Caroline Wozniacki came through a late wobble to reach the Australian Open final for a first time with a 6-3, 7-6(2) victory over Belgian Elise Mertens on Rod Laver Arena on Thursday.

Sports Shorts: Edmund sends Murray packing, Wozniacki wins

Sports Shorts: Edmund sends Murray packing, Wozniacki wins

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Cycling: Olympic champion Vogel stable after operation

Hewitt bids New York farewell in familiar fighting fashion

Hewitt bids New York farewell in familiar fighting fashion

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Lleyton Hewitt waved goodbye to the US Open on Thursday, the tenacious Australian dragged kicking and screaming to the Flushing Meadows exit by countryman Bernard Tomic.

La Liga PHOTOS: Martinez opens Atletico account in tough win at Sevilla

La Liga PHOTOS: Martinez opens Atletico account in tough win at Sevilla

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Atletico Madrid's Jackson Martinez scored his first goal for the club when he came off the bench and curled in a superb effort to seal a hard-fought 3-0 victory at Sevilla in La Liga on Sunday.

Bayern snap up Spain under-21 midfielder Thiago

Bayern snap up Spain under-21 midfielder Thiago

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

European champions Bayern Munich have strengthened their midfield by agreeing to buy sought-after Spain Under-21 international Thiago Alcantara from Barcelona for a fee of 25 million euros.

Woods wants to be the Indian shoe brand for millennial aspirations

Woods wants to be the Indian shoe brand for millennial aspirations

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

If Aldo, Charles & Keith, Hush Puppies, Steve Madden can do it, why can't Woods?

Sharapova delights on return from layoff

Sharapova delights on return from layoff

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Maria Sharapova had not completed a match since losing at Wimbledon in July, so the Russian was naturally thrilled to emerge with a victory at the WTA finals on Sunday after taking time to heal from a number of ailments.

Sports Shorts: Prominent coach offers to train Budhia Singh

Sports Shorts: Prominent coach offers to train Budhia Singh

Rediff.com29 May 2018

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

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.

Absence of leg-spinner will cost India dear: Prasanna

Absence of leg-spinner will cost India dear: Prasanna

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

- 'Unless and until they finalise the combination of pace and spin, it will be extremely difficult for the team to progress beyond the quarter-finals' - 'It is up to the team management what they want from Patel'

The Best Shashi Kapoor Films

The Best Shashi Kapoor Films

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

From Awaara to Deewar to Junoon to In Custody, Shashi Kapoor leaves us many movies to love and remember him by.

EPL PIX: Five-star City make statement; Spurs down Villa

EPL PIX: Five-star City make statement; Spurs down Villa

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

Raheem Sterling scored a hat-trick as champions Manchester City made a convincing start to their title defence with a 5-0 win over West Ham United.

Wimbledon PIX: Osaka, Venus, Tsitsipas shown the door

Wimbledon PIX: Osaka, Venus, Tsitsipas shown the door

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Images from Day 1 of the Wimbledon Championships.

Australia draw third Test with India at MCG, win series

Australia draw third Test with India at MCG, win series

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Ravichandran Ashwin frustrated Australia's push for victory on day five of the third Test in Melbourne.

Top 8 biographies every entrepreneur should read

Top 8 biographies every entrepreneur should read

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Presenting tips and case studies about innovation, management, leadership, growth, technology and investment.