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Lisicki beats Hantuchova to win Edgbaston title

Lisicki beats Hantuchova to win Edgbaston title

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

Germany's Sabine Lisicki made up for lost time by crushing in-form Daniela Hantuchova in the delayed final of the Edgbaston championship on Monday.

Heavy rain halts Canadian Grand Prix

Heavy rain halts Canadian Grand Prix

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

The Canadian Formula One Grand Prix was halted after 25 of the scheduled 70 laps by torrential rain on Sunday.

Uttarakhand floods: Govt cancels Kailash Manasarovar Yatra

Uttarakhand floods: Govt cancels Kailash Manasarovar Yatra

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

The government on Thursday cancelled the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra in view of disruption of roads, bridges and tracks along the route due to the floods that had hit Uttarakhand.

Athletics: Hassan kicks off treble bid with 5,000m gold

Athletics: Hassan kicks off treble bid with 5,000m gold

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Puerto Rico's Jasmine Camacho-Quinn capped a dazzling performance in the 100 metres hurdles at the Tokyo Olympics with a gold medal while Miltiadis Tentoglou of Greece won the men's long jump title in an action packed Monday morning at the Olympic Stadium

Pak floods, China landslides: Global warming effect?

Pak floods, China landslides: Global warming effect?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Climate change experts are of the view that global warming predictions are correct and the world weather crisis that is causing floods in Pakistan, wildfires in Russia and landslides in China is evidences of that.

Australia-SA first Twenty20 washed out in Port Elizabeth

Australia-SA first Twenty20 washed out in Port Elizabeth

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

Torrential rain forced the abandonment of the first Twenty20 match between South Africa and Australia without a ball being bowled at St George's Park in Port Elizabeth.

Chennai floods: Water levels of Adyar and Kumbh rivers fall sharply

Chennai floods: Water levels of Adyar and Kumbh rivers fall sharply

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

In signs of easing of situation, the water levels of Adyar and Kumbh rivers have fallen considerably following reduced discharge from reservoirs on Thursday night.

PICS: Hurkacz sets up Federer date; Barty, Kerber cruise

PICS: Hurkacz sets up Federer date; Barty, Kerber cruise

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Images from Tuesday, Day 8 of the 2021 Wimbledon Championships, in London.

When reality became reel scripts

When reality became reel scripts

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

Here's a look at ten such memorable films.

Heavy rains in southern China kill 175

Heavy rains in southern China kill 175

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Torrential rains and widespread flooding, one of the worst in five decades, continued to wreck havoc in south China claiming at least 175 lives and 107 missing, affecting more than 25 million people.

Ryder Cup: US ahead after rain ruins opening day

Ryder Cup: US ahead after rain ruins opening day

Rediff.com2 Oct 2010

The United States, inspired by a sizzling birdie run from Stewart Cink, came from behind to seize control in Friday's unfinished fourball matches after the Ryder Cup was severely disrupted by torrential rain.

Flood aftermath: Chennai begins cleaning up mess

Flood aftermath: Chennai begins cleaning up mess

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

The rain water level may be receding in the city bringing relief to people but it is leaving a huge trail of mess, prompting the Chennai Municipal Corporation to launch a mass cleanliness drive for all its 200 wards on Sunday, for which some of the civic bodies from the neighbouring districts have also lend a helping hand to.

Chennai rains: Aerial sorties called off

Chennai rains: Aerial sorties called off

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

"The water level in the city has gone down considerably after initial days of flooding. Since Saturday evening all aerial rescue and relief operations have been called off. There are no further communications from either Tamil Nadu government or Centre to carry them out as the city is slowly returning to normalcy," a top IAF official told PTI on Sunday.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Images from Day 4 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Thursday.

103 killed in Leh flash floods; toll may go up

103 killed in Leh flash floods; toll may go up

Rediff.com6 Aug 2010

At least 103 people were killed and another 370 injured when flash floods triggered by torrential rains struck this Himalayan town in Ladakh region, northeast of Jammu and Kashmir, leaving a trail of death and destruction.

Djokovic, Wozniacki win China Open titles

Djokovic, Wozniacki win China Open titles

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

Novak Djokovic demolished Spain's David Ferrer 6-2, 6-4, while fellow-top seed Caroline Wozniacki was dragged into a battle of wills before she won the rain-delayed China Open final on Monday. Wozniacki lived up to her billing as the new world number one when she withstood some fierce rallies to tame second-seeded Russian Vera Zvonareva 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 to claim the title 24 hours later than planned.

Flood situation improves in Karnataka

Flood situation improves in Karnataka

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

With rains relenting, the flood situation in northern and coastal regions of Karnataka that claimed 168 lives, improved considerably on Monday.

Drenched Andhra struggles to stay afloat

Drenched Andhra struggles to stay afloat

Rediff.com3 Oct 2009

The flood situation in Kurnool and Mahaboobnagar districts of Andhra Pradesh has improved with water levels receding, Chief Minister K Rosaiah said.

England-WI second Test day two washed out

England-WI second Test day two washed out

Rediff.com16 May 2009

The second day's play in the second Test between England and the West Indies was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to torrential rain in Chester-Le-Street on Friday. England ended the first day on 302 for two with Alastair Cook on 126 not out and nightwatchman James Anderson on four.

2nd Indian student rescued from Texas lake dies

2nd Indian student rescued from Texas lake dies

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Singh and Bhatia were swimming in the lake when a sudden current of water pushed them deeper.

Saga Schumacher is far from over

Saga Schumacher is far from over

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Seven-time Formula One Champion Michael Schumacher's comeback hasn't been a fairytale one, but Saga Schumacher is far from over.

Flash flood ravages Ladakh, over 100 killed

Flash flood ravages Ladakh, over 100 killed

Rediff.com6 Aug 2010

At least 103 people were killed and another 370 injured when flash floods triggered by torrential rains struck this Himalayan town in Ladakh region, northeast of Jammu and Kashmir, leaving a trail of death and destruction.

Rains to spare Chennai in 48 hours, predicts IMD

Rains to spare Chennai in 48 hours, predicts IMD

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

The trough over the Bay of Bengal, which has caused the torrential downpour in the state, will weaken in next 48 hours.

IAF comes to the rescue of 300-odd passengers at Chennai airport

IAF comes to the rescue of 300-odd passengers at Chennai airport

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

The Indian Air Force has pressed into service three aircraft to evacuate hundreds of passengers stranded at the Chennai airport where operations were suspended due to heavy rains and water logging on the runway.

Monsoon fury throws life out of gear in Hyderabad

Monsoon fury throws life out of gear in Hyderabad

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

The state government has declared a holiday on Wednesday and Thursday for all private institutions, offices, non-essential services within Outer Ring Road here in view of rains.

Flash floods in Guwahati kill 11

Flash floods in Guwahati kill 11

Rediff.com28 Jun 2014

The toll due to floods in Assam's state capital rose to 11 on Saturday when one person was electrocuted even as the torrential rains ceased.

In pix: The temple town of Tiruvannamalai

In pix: The temple town of Tiruvannamalai

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Rediff reader Heera Nawaz talks about her trip to Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu.

Kleybanova claims Malaysia title

Kleybanova claims Malaysia title

Rediff.com28 Feb 2010

Alisa Kleybanova beat top seed Elena Dementieva 6-3, 6-2 in a rain-disrupted all-Russian final to claim her first WTA title at the Malaysian Open on Sunday.

Argentina survive to set up last-day decider

Argentina survive to set up last-day decider

Rediff.com11 Oct 2009

Diego Forlan and Martin Palermo scored last-gasp goals as Argentina, Uruguay and Ecuador switched places on a dramatic Saturday of South American qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup. Diego Maradona's Argentina, having beaten Peru 2-1 at home in torrential rain, go to Montevideo on Wednesday to defend an automatic berth in the South Africa finals against a Uruguay side that turned the tables on Ecuador.

Heavy rains claim 86 lives in Karnataka

Heavy rains claim 86 lives in Karnataka

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

Torrential rains continued to wreak havoc in northern Karnataka with 35 more deaths being reported from the region since Thursday night, pushing up the rain-related toll in the state to 86. Eight people were killed in Raichur, six in Bagalkote, five in Bellary, four each in Bijapur, Gulbarga and Gadag and two each in Koppal and Bidar. Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa held an emergency meeting, where Air Force and Army officials were present, besides state ministers.

Button wins Malaysian GP

Button wins Malaysian GP

Rediff.com5 Apr 2009

Britain's Jenson Button won a Malaysian Grand Prix cut short by heavy rain on Sunday for his second victory in a row for the new Brawn GP team.

Three Army jawans die in Arunachal road mishap

Three Army jawans die in Arunachal road mishap

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

Three Army jawans were killed in two flood-related road accidents at Tenga and Bomdir in Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday. Army sources at Tezpur said two Army jawans were killed when their vehicles, carrying eight persons, hurtled down the hilly road at Bomdir, 30 km from Tawang, on July 30. On Saturday, another jawan was killed in a landslide at Tenga, sources said. Torrential rains since July 27 have caused flash floods and landslides.

Start of Ashes third Test delayed

Start of Ashes third Test delayed

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

The start of the Ashes third Test between England and Australia was delayed on Thursday due to heavy rain over the past 24 hours.

11 die in Sri Lanka floods, thousands left homeless

11 die in Sri Lanka floods, thousands left homeless

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Sixty-eight homes have been destroyed. Sri Lankan capital Colombo was the worst hit with many roads submerged.

Bolt clocks world 150 metres best

Bolt clocks world 150 metres best

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt ran the fastest ever 150m on Sunday in a street race held in a chilly and windy Manchester City Centre. He came home in 14.35 seconds, beating the previous best recorded by Italian Pietro Mennea of 14.8 in 1983. Britain's Marlon Devonish was second in 15.07 seconds.

With moist eyes, Delhi bids adieu to Sheila Dikshit

With moist eyes, Delhi bids adieu to Sheila Dikshit

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

The three-time chief minister and senior Congress leader, who gave Delhi its modern look, passed away on Saturday afternoon at a private hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Malaysian F1 chiefs ponder new start

Malaysian F1 chiefs ponder new start

Rediff.com7 Apr 2009

Frustrated by a Formula One washout at the Sepang circuit, Malaysian Grand Prix chiefs are determined to start next year's race at a "more suitable" time.

Toll in Arunachal landslides rises to 17

Toll in Arunachal landslides rises to 17

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

With two more people succumbing to their injuries on Monday, the toll in Saturday's landslides at Itanagar and its adjoining areas has risen to 17.Massive landslides, triggered by torrential rains, left a trail of destruction in Arunachal's capital on Saturday morning, snapping water and power supply and road connectivity.National Highway 52A, the lifeline of the capital complex, was closed for traffic as the road caved in at various locations.

Flash floods kill at least 50 people in Pakistan

Flash floods kill at least 50 people in Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The flooding in the northwest Khyber Pakhtunwa province was prompted by torrential rain that began Saturday night, disaster-management official Latif ur Rehman was quoted as saying.

Mourinho hopes to avoid injuries on poor pitch in China

Mourinho hopes to avoid injuries on poor pitch in China

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is more worried about avoiding injuries on a poor pitch in Beijing than he is about winning their pre-season derby against Manchester City in the International Champions Cup (ICC). Mourinho criticised the conditions at the Bird's Nest stadium where torrential rain is forecast for next 24 hours. "I think Beijing is unlucky because the pitch is very wet," the manager told reporters on Sunday.