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WTA backs players' call for privacy after Gauff camera row

WTA backs players' call for privacy after Gauff camera row

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

The WTA has backed players' demands for greater privacy at tournaments after footage of Coco Gauff smashing her racket off court at the Australian Open sparked debate over camera use in player areas.

Primatologist and chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall dies at 91

Primatologist and chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall dies at 91

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Her research legacy laid the foundation for modern primatology: in Gombe Stream National Park, she discovered that chimpanzees can form lasting social bonds and use basic tools. Goodall also found that, like humans, primates experience emotions such as joy, fear, empathy, and grief.

Your Face Could Be Your Boarding Pass

Your Face Could Be Your Boarding Pass

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

When passengers book a flight, they could receive a secure 'journey pass' on their phone that stores all relevant travel information including passport data, seat assignment.

Russia's Rosatom Ships N-Reactor For Kudankulam

Russia's Rosatom Ships N-Reactor For Kudankulam

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Kudankulam will house the largest nuclear power plants in India and the flagship project of Russian-Indian technological and energy cooperation.

BAFTA 2025: Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody Win

BAFTA 2025: Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody Win

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The BAFTAs were held at London's Royal Festival Hall on February 16.

PHOTOS: Valerie Trierweiler in Mumbai after split with French president

PHOTOS: Valerie Trierweiler in Mumbai after split with French president

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

A day after splitting with French President Francois Hollande, Valerie Trierweiler arrived in Mumbai on Sunday.

Putin Meets His Inner Circle

Putin Meets His Inner Circle

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Thirty six hours after the most serious threat to his 23-year rule was resolved for now, Russian President Vladimir Putin summoned heads of Russian security services -- members of his inner circle -- to the Kremlin on Monday, June 26, 2023.

Palestinians overcome hardship to compete in Paris

Palestinians overcome hardship to compete in Paris

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Palestinians are winners by just being at Paris Games, say athletes

Lewandowski's magic saves the day for Barca

Lewandowski's magic saves the day for Barca

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Robert Lewandowski smashed home a rebound to earn Barcelona a 2-1 win against Athletic Bilbao in an absorbing LaLiga clash on Saturday.

UK polls: Record 26 Indian-origin MPs elected to House of Commons

UK polls: Record 26 Indian-origin MPs elected to House of Commons

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Navendu Mishra (Stockport) and Nadia Whittome (Nottingham East) were among the other Labour MPs re-elected with convincing majorities.

Putin Takes Oath For 5th Term

Putin Takes Oath For 5th Term

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Vladimir Putin took the oath for a new six year term as Russia's president on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

World Indoors: Bathroom break helps Kerr win high jump gold

World Indoors: Bathroom break helps Kerr win high jump gold

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

'I did go to the bathroom a few times to just sit there and do a bit of breathing work and bring myself back to the present.'

Photographs That Speak A Million Words

Photographs That Speak A Million Words

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Check out the winners of the Sony World Photography Awards 2024. Now in its 17th year, the World Photography Organisation's awards ceremony is a major annual moment recognising the best photography in the world, celebrating the images and stories that have resonated with global audiences over the past year.

PIX: Paris 2024 Olympic Games Village inaugurated

PIX: Paris 2024 Olympic Games Village inaugurated

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo and locally elected representatives, as well as region president Valerie Pecresse and sports minister Amelie Oudea-Castera, attended the inauguration.

PIX: Girona stun Barca; Atletico hold on to edge Almeria

PIX: Girona stun Barca; Atletico hold on to edge Almeria

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Girona reclaimed top spot in LaLiga after beating champions Barcelona 4-2

Mutiny in Russia: Rebels march towards Moscow, 2 cities 'seized'

Mutiny in Russia: Rebels march towards Moscow, 2 cities 'seized'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

In an astonishing escalation of infighting, Russia accused Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin of calling for an armed mutiny, reported ABC News.

Russia replaces Ukraine war commander with General who planned invasion

Russia replaces Ukraine war commander with General who planned invasion

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

The right-hand man of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Gerasimov was one of only three, including the President and defence minister, who were in charge of plotting the invasion of Ukraine.

Why Trudeau Cannot Ignore Canadian Sikhs

Why Trudeau Cannot Ignore Canadian Sikhs

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Sikhs have more in the way of domestic clout and electoral representation in Canada than they do in India. No politician in Ottawa can ignore the concerns of a community with this level of representation, notes Devangshu Datta.

The Many Firsts Of The 72nd Miss Universe!

The Many Firsts Of The 72nd Miss Universe!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

What makes this edition of the contest important were a few more events that happened for the first time at Miss Universe.

PIX: 'Original 9' stars honoured at US Open with rings

PIX: 'Original 9' stars honoured at US Open with rings

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Tennis legend Billie Jean King, who was among the nine women to take a stand for equal rights in tennis, and five other former athletes were honoured at the US Open on Thursday.

The Falcon And The Iceman

The Falcon And The Iceman

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

After bunkering in the Kremlin through the pandemic, Vladimir Putin is getting out and about these days.

Supermodel Naomi Campbell is a mom at 50

Supermodel Naomi Campbell is a mom at 50

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'A beautiful blessing has chosen me to be her mother.'

Cannes: Urvashi Looks STUNNING

Cannes: Urvashi Looks STUNNING

Rediff.com23 May 2022

After turning heads in a white off-shoulder ruffled gown at the screening of the French film Coupez, Urvashi Rautela chose a black dress for the screening of Valeria Bruni Tedeschi's Forever Young.

Hello gorgeous! This model will cast a spell on you

Hello gorgeous! This model will cast a spell on you

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Meet Valerie Schmidt aka 'Hollywood's Blonde Beauty'.

Indians among 6 migrants found dead in river near US-Canada border

Indians among 6 migrants found dead in river near US-Canada border

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Six bodies were recovered by police Thursday afternoon in a marshy area of Quebec near an overturned boat during an aerial search with the Canadian Coast Guard., according to Canadian news outlets CBC and CTV.

Models Sparkle In Sexy Outfits

Models Sparkle In Sexy Outfits

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Some inspiration to step up your fashion game in 2022.

Putin orders Russian nuclear deterrent forces on 'special' alert

Putin orders Russian nuclear deterrent forces on 'special' alert

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

The talks are expected to take place in the Gomel region at the Ukrainian-Belarusian border, Belta news agency reported.

Mikes in our Parliament are silenced: Rahul tells British MPs

Mikes in our Parliament are silenced: Rahul tells British MPs

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi told British parliamentarians in London on Monday that functioning microphones in the Lok Sabha are often silenced against the Opposition.

Belarus allows Russia to place nukes on its territory

Belarus allows Russia to place nukes on its territory

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

The head of the Belarusian Central Election Commission (CEC), Igor Karpenko, said more than 65 per cent of Belarusian citizens have voted in favour of Constitutional amendments during a referendum.

Athletics: Gong takes shot gold on scorching day

Athletics: Gong takes shot gold on scorching day

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Valerie Adams chalks up another medal for the mums.

Russia looks at India for help as China refuses aircraft parts delivery

Russia looks at India for help as China refuses aircraft parts delivery

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

After the Russian aviation sector was hit by crippling Western sanctions for war against Ukraine, China refused to supply Russia with aircraft parts.

Meet the World Athletes of the Year

Meet the World Athletes of the Year

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Pole vault world record holder Renaud Lavillenie and Olympic shot put champion Valerie Adams were named World Athletes of the Year at an IAAF gala in Monaco on Friday.

PHOTOS: Timbers clinch first MLS Cup

PHOTOS: Timbers clinch first MLS Cup

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Portland Timbers scored two quick goals then held on to clinch the Major League Soccer Cup final with a 2-1 win over Columbus Crew in Ohio on Sunday.

US television show axed after star's racist tweet

US television show axed after star's racist tweet

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Roseanne Barr in the tweet about former US President Barack Obama's senior adviser Valerie Jarrett said: "Muslim Brotherhood & planet of the apes had a baby."

Sports Shorts: Brazil's Souza gets life ban for match-fixing

Sports Shorts: Brazil's Souza gets life ban for match-fixing

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Carter steals shot gold to deny Adams

Carter steals shot gold to deny Adams

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

American Michelle Carter stunned champion Valerie Adams with a throw of 20.63 meters on her final attempt to win Olympic shot put gold and deny the New Zealander a third successive title on Friday.

Why are these women posting pix of their bellies?

Why are these women posting pix of their bellies?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Well, they are not pregnant. They call it food babies.

PICS: Kazakhstan's Jeruto roars to steeplechase gold

PICS: Kazakhstan's Jeruto roars to steeplechase gold

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Wednesday, Day 6.

US toughens stand, slaps sanctions on Putin, other leaders in rare move

US toughens stand, slaps sanctions on Putin, other leaders in rare move

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

The US, in coordination with allies and partners, continued to forcefully respond to Russia's "unjustified, unprovoked and premeditated" invasion of Ukraine by imposing sanctions on Putin and Lavrov.

Unrivalled Adams secures fourth successive shot put gold

Unrivalled Adams secures fourth successive shot put gold

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

New Zealand's Valerie Adams became the first woman to win four successive world titles when she secured shot put gold on Monday.