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PIX: Kasautii Zindagii Kay's Swiss shoot

PIX: Kasautii Zindagii Kay's Swiss shoot

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

Ekta Kapoor's show Kasautii Zindagii Kay travels to Switzerland.

Backed by women, locals vote for cricket ground in Barcelona!

Backed by women, locals vote for cricket ground in Barcelona!

Rediff.com23 May 2021

However, Butt's father taught them a lot about the game.

Controversy's favourite child: Sania Mirza

Controversy's favourite child: Sania Mirza

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Unnecessary controversies have been affecting Indian ace Sania Mirza's performance at the top level. But the tennis star has been controversies favourite child.

Meet Lara Dutta Bhupathi

Meet Lara Dutta Bhupathi

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Sania Mirza again hits out at media

Sania Mirza again hits out at media

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

Sania Mirza has launched a scathing attack on the country's media, saying a certain sections of it choose to highlight the negative news.

Olympic flame arrives in Tokyo ahead of opening ceremony

Olympic flame arrives in Tokyo ahead of opening ceremony

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The flame was carried to the podium by three-time Paralympic shooter Taguchi Aki. It was a special moment for Taguchi, as it came 106-days after she lit the celebration cauldron when the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay was re-started in Fukushima on March 25, this year.

Mercedes launches GL-Class SUV @ Rs 77.5 lakh

Mercedes launches GL-Class SUV @ Rs 77.5 lakh

Rediff.com16 May 2013

The company is using former tennis star and its global brand ambassador Boris Becker to promote its range of products.

Sania is daughter-in-law of Pakistan, says Telangana BJP leader

Sania is daughter-in-law of Pakistan, says Telangana BJP leader

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party leader K Laxman has flayed the state government's decision to appoint tennis star Sania Mirza as the brand ambassador of the newly carved-out state, terming her as "daughter-in-law" of Pakistan and questioning her credentials for the honour.

Jelena Dokic's father Damir arrested

Jelena Dokic's father Damir arrested

Rediff.com7 May 2009

The father of tennis player Jelena Dokic was detained in Serbia for allegedly threatening the Australian ambassador in Belgrade, police said Wednesday.

Sachin Tendulkar meets IOC president Thomas Bach

Sachin Tendulkar meets IOC president Thomas Bach

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

Sachin Tendulkar has met International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach on the sidelines of the Rio Olympics, which the Indian cricket icon termed as "wonderful".

Sania meets PM following US Open victory

Sania meets PM following US Open victory

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza today called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi after her victory in the US Open mixed doubles last week.

First Look! 'Angel' Sania Mirza campaigns for PETA

First Look! 'Angel' Sania Mirza campaigns for PETA

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Sania Mirza has posed as an angel alongside images of dogs and cats. The poster reads: "Be an Angel for Animals: Adopt, Never Buy" during a photo shoot for a new PETA India campaign.

Dissent grows as IOC battles to keep Tokyo Games on track

Dissent grows as IOC battles to keep Tokyo Games on track

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The IOC has remained committed to staging the Tokyo Games as planned from July 24-Aug. 9, saying on Tuesday after a meeting with international sports federations that measures against the virus were delivering results.

'Whenever I won, Indians would thank me'

'Whenever I won, Indians would thank me'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2005

Vijay Amritraj needs no introduction, in India or abroad. For years, he was the country's brand ambassador on the world's tennis courts, the only reason the Indian flag was unfurled, the reason the national anthem was heard.

BJP slams its Telangana leader: 'Sania is pride of India'

BJP slams its Telangana leader: 'Sania is pride of India'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Amid a controversy over a Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party leader describing tennis star Sania Mirza as a "non-local" and "daughter-in-law" of Pakistan, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Thursday said the tennis ace is a pride and brand ambassador of India.

Spotlight on Salman Khan at IOA's Olympic contingent send-off

Spotlight on Salman Khan at IOA's Olympic contingent send-off

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The Indian Olympic contingent was given a warm send-off on Monday, but it was Bollywood actor and IOA's Goodwill Ambassador Salman Khan who turned out to be the cynosure of all eyes, instead of the 20-odd Rio-bound athletes present on the occasion.

Kohli's team has bowling attack to win overseas: Sehwag

Kohli's team has bowling attack to win overseas: Sehwag

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Former India opener Virender Sehwag is confident that the current Test team under Virat Kohli has the quality in its pace attack to win outside the sub-continent just like Sourav Ganguly's team did during 2000-2004. The Test team under Kohli has been invincible at home, having thrashed South Africa and New Zealand by identical margins of 3-0 and is also on a roll against England leading 2-0 in a five-match series.

Nadal fumes over doping rumours post Sharapova controversy

Nadal fumes over doping rumours post Sharapova controversy

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Spanish tennis maestro Rafael Nadal has defended his training methods and outrightly rejected to have used any banned substance in order to speed up his recovery from injury.

What Jones said can't be condoned: Amritraj

What Jones said can't be condoned: Amritraj

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

Indian tennis great Vijay Amritraj said racism and personal insults have no place in broadcasting.

In PHOTOS: Michelle Obama in a tug of war in London

In PHOTOS: Michelle Obama in a tug of war in London

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

United States First Lady Michelle Obama played a little tennis with kids, displayed her football skills, handed out some hugs and posed for photos with strapping athletes as she formally began her stint leading the US Olympics delegation.

Federer plays cricket with tsunami survivors

Federer plays cricket with tsunami survivors

Rediff.com23 Dec 2006

Roger Federer swapped his tennis racquet for a cricket bat to the delight of scores of tsunami survivors.

Federer meets Indian tsunami survivors

Federer meets Indian tsunami survivors

Rediff.com23 Dec 2006

World number one Roger Federer visited the Tsunami survivors in Tamil Nadu as Unicef ambassador.

'Yes, it is difficult to be a Sania Mirza in this country'

'Yes, it is difficult to be a Sania Mirza in this country'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

She might be one of the most sought-after sportspersons in India but tennis ace Sania Mirza says "it's difficult to be a Sania Mirza in this country" due to the prevailing "gender inequality" and called for an urgent need to bring about a cultural change.

Paes says football is in his genes, he is keen to promote it

Paes says football is in his genes, he is keen to promote it

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Indian tennis icon Leander Paes, who will participate in the Olympics for the sixth time next year, said he is keen to promote Indian football, perhaps in the role of a brand ambassador.

Barty is Australia's last hope

Barty is Australia's last hope

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Ash Barty carries a nation's hopes of ending the long wait for a home champion into the Australian Open

India-Pakistan Davis Cup tie postponed to November

India-Pakistan Davis Cup tie postponed to November

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

India's Davis Cup tie against Pakistan at Islamabad next month has been postponed to November under "exceptional circumstances" after a security review, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Thursday.

My Dada Sunil Gavaskar

My Dada Sunil Gavaskar

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

To watch Dada standing on the steps of the airplane ladder with a glittering trophy in hand was exhilarating, recalls Hemant Kenkre.

Apart from Olympics, I have lot more to look forward to, says Sania Mirza

Apart from Olympics, I have lot more to look forward to, says Sania Mirza

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Tennis ace Sania Mirza expressed happiness over India winning five medals at the recently-concluded Asian Games at Incheon, although she felt many people did not expect them to do well with the team the country had sent.

Why Sania Mirza was denied entry to Taj Mahal

Why Sania Mirza was denied entry to Taj Mahal

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Tennis star Sania Mirza was disappointed as she arrived late and could not see the man-made marvel, Taj Mahal in Agra city.

Neeraj Chopra: Next Brand Superstar

Neeraj Chopra: Next Brand Superstar

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

The man with the golden arm could surpass some, if not all, top cricketers -- the demigods who stand well above athletes from other disciplines in India

Yuvraj, Kapil to grace Laureus World Sports Awards

Yuvraj, Kapil to grace Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

While Kapil is an academy member of the Laureus World Sports Awards along with Australian cricket legend Steve Waugh, Yuvraj has been invited in role of an ambassador.

Beyond Octopussy: Roger Moore's India connections

Beyond Octopussy: Roger Moore's India connections

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The James Bond actor spent months in India shooting for another film, but his connection to India goes much deeper than that.

'Doubles controversy is secondary issue for me'

'Doubles controversy is secondary issue for me'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Tennis great Vijay Amritraj says there should be least controversy with regards to India's doubles combination in Davis Cup since the doubles match matters only when there are 'even singles matches'.

Davenport hails Serena's 'powerful message' for sporty mums

Davenport hails Serena's 'powerful message' for sporty mums

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Lindsay Davenport hailed Serena Williams for delivering a 'powerful message' that shows it is possible to 'pursue personal goals even when you're a mum'.

Is this Priyanka's best wedding gift EVER?

Is this Priyanka's best wedding gift EVER?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

In recognition of Priyanka Chopra's work with the UNICEF, Amazon is making a $ 1,00,000 donation to support UNICEF to help save children.

Sharapova on charity mission

Sharapova on charity mission

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

Maria Sharapova became a goodwill ambassador for the UN Development Fund and donated $100,000 to the Chernobyl victims.

I want to leave the game on a high like Pele, Ali: Paes

I want to leave the game on a high like Pele, Ali: Paes

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Indian tennis legend Leander Paes says he wishes to exit from the game just like global icons Pele and Mohammad Ali who bid adieu to their respective sports when they were at the pinnacle of their careers.

Bindra named India's flag-bearer at Rio Olympics

Bindra named India's flag-bearer at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The 2008 Beijing Olympics gold medallist will be making his fifth Olympic appearance this year.

Struggling with your career? Try the PSPG mantra

Struggling with your career? Try the PSPG mantra

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Mayank Rautela distils his 20-odd years of experience in human resources management to tell you how you can ace in your career.