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What's Rishi Sunak Doing In India?

What's Rishi Sunak Doing In India?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Britain's former prime minister was spotted at the JLF on Saturday and at the Wankhede on Sunday.

Start Your Day With Vaani Kapoor

Start Your Day With Vaani Kapoor

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Jahnvi is a sundari...Sobhita gives Chay positive vibes... Vicky has litti chokha in Patna...

'Sasikumar is our number one player at the moment'

'Sasikumar is our number one player at the moment'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

He said rather than think about what is stopping Indian players from making an impact in Grand Slams, the focus should be on doing well in the upcoming Davis Cup tie.

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz cruises; Zheng stunned

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz cruises; Zheng stunned

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

All the action from Day 4 at the Australian Open on Wednesday

Sabalenka chases 'three-peat' in Melbourne

Sabalenka chases 'three-peat' in Melbourne

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Aryna Sabalenka will bid for a third Australian Open title in succession as if she was going for her first

National Games: Services tops medal tally

National Games: Services tops medal tally

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Jharkhand defeated Maharashtra 2-1 to bag the bronze medal.

PIX: Swiatek, Rune race into Indian Wells quarters

PIX: Swiatek, Rune race into Indian Wells quarters

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Twice champion Iga Swiatek walloped Czech Karolina Muchova in straight sets to reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals on Tuesday.

Teenager Andreeva youngest WTA 1000 champion

Teenager Andreeva youngest WTA 1000 champion

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Mirra Andreeva became the youngest player to win a WTA 1000 title when the 17-year-old beat Clara Tauson in the Dubai Tennis Championships final

Former Karnataka CM S M Krishna passes away

Former Karnataka CM S M Krishna passes away

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Former Karnataka Chief Minister S M Krishna passed away at his residence in Bengaluru early Tuesday morning, his family said.

Qatar Open: Ostapenko dumps Swiatek; sets up Anisimova final

Qatar Open: Ostapenko dumps Swiatek; sets up Anisimova final

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Three-times defending champion Iga Swiatek was bundled out of the Qatar Open by Latvian Jelena Ostapenko, who beat the Polish second seed 6-3, 6-1 in the semi-finals on Friday to set up a final showdown with American Amanda Anisimova.

PIX: Rublev, Draper to clash in Qatar Open final

PIX: Rublev, Draper to clash in Qatar Open final

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Andrey Rublev reached the final of the Qatar Open on Friday with a 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(5) win over Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime, and will meet Jack Draper in the decider after the Briton beat Czech Jiri Lehecka.

Can coach Murray help Djokovic seal Slam No 25?

Can coach Murray help Djokovic seal Slam No 25?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

There could be no place more appropriate for Djokovic to finally break free of his tie with Margaret Court on 24 Grand Slam singles titles than in her own backyard at Melbourne Park, where he has won the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup 10 times.

58-year-old Zeng exits Olympics but not table tennis

58-year-old Zeng exits Olympics but not table tennis

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Zeng Zhiying, the 58-year-old who made her Olympic debut in Paris representing Chile, was beaten 4-1 by 46-year-old Lebanese player Mariana Sahakian.

'Why will SAI turn cricketers into baseball players?'

'Why will SAI turn cricketers into baseball players?'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

'We are busy ensuring that the we improve and build upon sports in which we are doing reasonably well, there is no time to get involved in something like this.'

Alcaraz on track for Indian Wells 'three-peat'; Bhambri ousted

Alcaraz on track for Indian Wells 'three-peat'; Bhambri ousted

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Dimitrov was showing signs of fatigue from his three-hour third-round match earlier in the week and could do little to stop the Spanish world number three, who next faces Argentine Francisco Cerundolo.

Sumit Nagal earns direct entry into Australian Open

Sumit Nagal earns direct entry into Australian Open

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Nagal's career maintained an upward spike when he became the 10th player from India to break into top 100 in ATP rankings.

'Shreyas Was Competitive In Anything He Played'

'Shreyas Was Competitive In Anything He Played'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

'Even in PlayStation games, he was keen to win.'

Amazing, Awesome, Stunning Photographs!

Amazing, Awesome, Stunning Photographs!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The 2025 Sony World Photography Awards has announced its National and Regional Award winners, celebrating talent from 56 countries.

'Why am I misunderstood every time I raise my voice?'

'Why am I misunderstood every time I raise my voice?'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

The Indian Olympic Association's athletes commission chairperson and boxing legend M C Mary Kom on Tuesday denied reports that she has resigned from her position.

Osaka 'very optimistic' about Australian Open

Osaka 'very optimistic' about Australian Open

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Osaka, who returned to the tour a year ago after a long maternity break, had shown glimpses of the form that won her four major titles on her run to the final in Auckland.

Asian Games Tennis: Bopanna-Bhosale win mixed doubles gold

Asian Games Tennis: Bopanna-Bhosale win mixed doubles gold

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Rutuja Bhosale and Rohan Bopanna staged a great comeback after losing the first set to beat Chinese Taipei's combo of Tsung-hao Huang and En-shuo Liang in the final.

Sumit Nagal faces tough road in Melbourne

Sumit Nagal faces tough road in Melbourne

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Sumit Nagal will take on Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic in the opening round of the Australian Open

Fun or dangerous?: Djokovic's take on coaching pods

Fun or dangerous?: Djokovic's take on coaching pods

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

On-court coaching, previously banned and punishable by point deductions, disqualification or even suspension from tournaments is being positively encouraged at Melbourne Park with "coaching pods"

Does the National Games hold relevance?

Does the National Games hold relevance?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Except for shooting, a major Olympic sport, most of the top stars in other disciplines will give the National Games a miss.

Ministry revamps TOPS review, plans coach incentives

Ministry revamps TOPS review, plans coach incentives

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

The Mission Olympic Cell is also considering higher incentives for retired Olympians and world-class players who want to take up coaching, in an effort to retain top talent within India.

'No other cricket league poses a threat to the IPL'

'No other cricket league poses a threat to the IPL'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Brand IPL has become stronger than ever and doesn't see any threat from the growing number of T20 leagues globally, its chairman Arun Dhumal said on Saturday as he steered clear of the speculation swirling around a tournament backed by Saudi Arabia.

India's creative plan for 2026 Commonwealth Games

India's creative plan for 2026 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

India has proposed to conduct all those disciplines that were axed from the 2026 Commonwealth Games to ensure that the country's medal tally is not affected when the event is held in Glasgow.

Unstoppable Sinner: Back-to-Back Aus Open Champion

Unstoppable Sinner: Back-to-Back Aus Open Champion

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Factbox on Italy's Jannik Sinner, who beat Germany's Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3 in the Australian Open final

PIX: Top seed Zverev, Ruud sent packing at Indian Wells

PIX: Top seed Zverev, Ruud sent packing at Indian Wells

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

The Dutchman collapsed on the court after converting his sixth match-point to end an absorbing three hour, seven minute affair under sunny skies on Stadium One court.

Alcaraz opens up about rivalry with Sinner

Alcaraz opens up about rivalry with Sinner

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Carlos Alcaraz said he has no doubt that top-ranked Jannik Sinner is the best player in the world on current form as the two young players continue to lay the foundations for an epic rivalry.

PIX: Zverev drops set, but joins Alcaraz in quarters

PIX: Zverev drops set, but joins Alcaraz in quarters

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

Carlos Alcaraz reached his second Australian Open quarter-final on Sunday when his opponent Jack Draper retired injured when trailing 7-5, 6-1.

Wozniacki returns to tennis after a brief retirement!

Wozniacki returns to tennis after a brief retirement!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki shocks tennis world with comeback announcement

'Alcaraz has best of Nadal, Djokovic, Federer but...'

'Alcaraz has best of Nadal, Djokovic, Federer but...'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Legendary Andre Agassi said Carlos Alcaraz combines the best qualities of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal but cautioned the tennis world against expecting the Spaniard to repeat the incredible feats of the 'Fab Three.'

Mary Kom, Paes, Saina on panel to groom future Olympians

Mary Kom, Paes, Saina on panel to groom future Olympians

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

The Indian government has established two expert committees aimed at elevating the country's sports performance.

World No 1 Sabalenka named WTA's Player of the Year!

World No 1 Sabalenka named WTA's Player of the Year!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

After successfully defending her Australian Open trophy in January, Aryna Sabalenka won the US Open crown in September for her third Grand Slam title.

Halep set for immediate return to tennis after doping ban cut

Halep set for immediate return to tennis after doping ban cut

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Former Wimbledon and French Open champion Simona Halep had her four-year doping ban cut to nine months.

PIX: First Colombian woman to beat a former World No 1

PIX: First Colombian woman to beat a former World No 1

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Former champion Naomi Osaka was sent packing from Indian Wells after losing in straight sets to Colombia's Camila Osorio.

Sania, Izhaan Cheer Bayern Munich

Sania, Izhaan Cheer Bayern Munich

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Tennis legend Sania Mirza and her adorable son Izhaan had an unforgettable experience at the iconic Allianz Arena.

Bangladesh's Rana chases rhythm over pace

Bangladesh's Rana chases rhythm over pace

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

'The team expected me to bowl fast and used me as an attacking option. I tried to repay the faith by sticking to my strengths and staying humble.'

'Hanging up my racquet. Thank you'

'Hanging up my racquet. Thank you'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Prajnesh Gunneswaran announces retirement from professional tennis