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Aus Open: Tsonga edges Shapovalov to strike blow for old guard

Aus Open: Tsonga edges Shapovalov to strike blow for old guard

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Two errors from his favourite backhand and a double-fault opened the door for Tsonga to break back and the Frenchman then swept through the final three games, sealing the 16th five-set victory of his career with a textbook serve and volley winner.

Now, high-end SUVs for ITBP troops on Sino-India border

Now, high-end SUVs for ITBP troops on Sino-India border

Rediff.com15 May 2016

Four white-coloured SUVs, two Toyota Fortuner and as many Ford Endeavour, with a price tag of around Rs 25 lakh each, have been deployed by the border guarding force at some of its forward locations.

Dancing for a Dream

Dancing for a Dream

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Mumbai's break dancers pin their hopes on their passion to dance to get out of city's ghettos.

How companies deal with coronavirus panic

How companies deal with coronavirus panic

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Employees asked to work from home... cancelled travel plans... curtailed meetings... Caution and precaution dominate Corporate India's response to Covid-19.

Thrills, spills and even a crash... HK Formula E racing had it all!

Thrills, spills and even a crash... HK Formula E racing had it all!

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

A crash by another Formula E driver hits Mahindra Racing, the only team in the circuit, but this disappointment aside, the weekend was saw more action and thrills than a Hollywood blockbuster, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

Why Arvind Kejriwal is unpalatable to the media

Why Arvind Kejriwal is unpalatable to the media

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

'For the first time in 66 years, here is a leader who democratically dares to take on the establishment by raising the right kind of questions. When will the poor get justice? For how many years will the migration of the poor to cities like Mumbai continue? How long will the poor sleep on the pavements and when will all this end?'

Bizarre ways of ball tampering: Mint, zipper, teeth and now sandpaper

Bizarre ways of ball tampering: Mint, zipper, teeth and now sandpaper

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Cameron Bancroft hiding a yellow strip of sandpaper in his pants easily fits into one of the many bizarre ball-tampering tactics

'All we need is cash!'

'All we need is cash!'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Day Two after the banks reopened following the prime minister's demonitisation announcement, the scenario remained just as chaotic as Day One, reports A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com.

Euro 2016: Poland hold World champs Germany goalless

Euro 2016: Poland hold World champs Germany goalless

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Germany and Poland edged closer to the Euro 2016 knockout stage after playing out the first 0-0 draw of this year's tournament at the Stade de France on Thursday. The result means both teams have four points in Group C ahead of Northern Ireland, who have three after their 2-0 win against a Ukraine side who are still without a point and cannot now qualify for the last 16 at the finals.

Hike to offer free voice calls to users

Hike to offer free voice calls to users

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Homegrown chat application Hike messenger on Wednesday said it will offer free voice calls to its users over 2G, 3G and wi-fi services across the globe in over 200 countries.

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.

One of life's less remarked upon blessings...

One of life's less remarked upon blessings...

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

... 'is long lives are generally the norm today,' says Rahul Jacob.

Red signal to bullet train from Maharashtra govt

Red signal to bullet train from Maharashtra govt

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Expresses inability to provide land for train terminal in Bandra-Kurla Complex, a cash cow for MMRDA

'I could never read the delivery from Murali's finger movements'

'I could never read the delivery from Murali's finger movements'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

One of the most intimidating batsmen in his heydays, former Australia wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist says he himself feared only Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan.

Uber suspends bike taxi pilot after Karnataka govt cries foul

Uber suspends bike taxi pilot after Karnataka govt cries foul

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

The state governments of Karnataka and Maharashtra have also moved to exert more control on app-based taxi aggregators.

Davis Cup: Bopanna-Balaji seal India's place in play-offs

Davis Cup: Bopanna-Balaji seal India's place in play-offs

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Rohan Bopanna and debutant N Sriram Balaji were clinical in routing their rivals as India sealed the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie against Uzbekistan by taking an unassailable 3-0 lead, in Bengaluru, on Saturday.

CBI must be held accountable for what they did to the Talwars

CBI must be held accountable for what they did to the Talwars

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

The fruitless pursuit, which tore the Talwars' lives and reputations to shreds, means that Aarushi's killers have not only got away but may never be found, says Sunil Sethi.

This Navratri you can have a pizza!

This Navratri you can have a pizza!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

What if I told you, you could have pizza during fasts?

When few design nips and tucks make a car truly Amazing

When few design nips and tucks make a car truly Amazing

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

All the minor irritants can be overlooked when you can get automatic transmission, diesel fuel efficiency and a Honda badge, all for less than a million rupees, says Pavan Lall.

Army readying for next Chinese intrusion in Uttarakhand

Army readying for next Chinese intrusion in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

So far, the Central Sector has never seen active hostilities, remaining peaceful even through the 1962 war. A reason for the Central Sector having remained peaceful is the towering Himalayan watershed that defines the border.

CL PIX: Spurs stun City; Liverpool see off Porto

CL PIX: Spurs stun City; Liverpool see off Porto

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Tottenham Hotspur reached the semi-finals of the Champions League on away goals after a 4-3 (aggregate 4-4) defeat to Manchester City in a breathtaking quarter-final second leg game on Wednesday.

We don't cheat and it's as simple as that, asserts AB de Villiers

We don't cheat and it's as simple as that, asserts AB de Villiers

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

After South Africa were penalised five runs for ball tampering against Pakistan in the second Test in Dubai on Friday, AB de Villiers insisted the Proteas were not cheats.

PHOTOS: Real snatch dramatic late win, Barcelona back on track

PHOTOS: Real snatch dramatic late win, Barcelona back on track

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos again came to his side's rescue as they snatched a dramatic 3-2 victory over Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday to keep Zinedine Zidane's side six points clear at the top of La Liga and set a club record 35 games unbeaten.

iPhone 7 Plus is more than just a phone

iPhone 7 Plus is more than just a phone

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

A faster processor and dual-lens camera make it a winner, says Abhik Sen.

Trump revokes Obama's order on transgender bathrooms

Trump revokes Obama's order on transgender bathrooms

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

The Trump administration cited too many lawsuits and legal loopholes in the Obama-era regulation, which required public schools to allow students to use the bathrooms corresponding to their gender identities, as one of the reasons for its roll back.

IPL PHOTOS: RCB beat KXIP by four wickets in engaging tie

IPL PHOTOS: RCB beat KXIP by four wickets in engaging tie

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Put into bat, KXIP were reduced to 36 for 3 in the fourth over after Umesh (3/23) dismissed Mayank Aggarwal (15), Aaron Finch (0) and Yuvraj Singh (4) in the space of six balls in his second over to leave the visiting side in trouble early in their innings.

Why investors have high expectations from startups

Why investors have high expectations from startups

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Investors seem to be very keen on investing in startups.

Javadekar and the art of doing what's practical and possible

Javadekar and the art of doing what's practical and possible

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Javadekar, along with Piyush Goyal and Dharmendra Pradhan, is among the few ministers who have party as well as ministerial responsibilities.

Review: Deepika kicks ass in xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage

Review: Deepika kicks ass in xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

If you are a Deepika Padukone loyalist, watch xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage for her, advises Raja Sen.

i-Road: Toyota's amazing electric car-cum-motorbike

i-Road: Toyota's amazing electric car-cum-motorbike

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The pint-sized i-Road has two front wheels that move up and down independently of each other.

Party without piling on the kilos

Party without piling on the kilos

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Enjoy the booze, the sloth, the endless party nibbles and still keep your health and weight in check by following these simple tips from diet and nutrition expert Dr Varun Katyal.

Pampore attack: CRPF denies security lapses

Pampore attack: CRPF denies security lapses

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Rejecting suggestions that not following SOPs might have led to high casualties in Saturday's ambush by militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Pampore, the Central Reserve Police Force on Monday said all laid down procedures were "absolutely" adhered to by its personnel.

PHOTOS: Messi earns Barca draw with Chelsea; Bayern rout Besiktas

PHOTOS: Messi earns Barca draw with Chelsea; Bayern rout Besiktas

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Willian and Lionel Messi scored as Chelsea and Barcelona finished 1-1 after an absorbing first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie on Tuesday, while Bayern Munich, helped by two typical Thomas Mueller goals and two from Robert Lewandowski, romped to a 5-0 home win over Besiktas.

Buying your first bike? Read this first

Buying your first bike? Read this first

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

These bikes are a good mixture of style, mileage, performance and affordability, says Rajesh Alva.

Renault Kwid, an exciting car priced less than Maruti 800!

Renault Kwid, an exciting car priced less than Maruti 800!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Renault Kwid is taking things one step further with the French automaker offering a product that is high on value and style.

CT: A Sunday blockbuster on cards as India take on Pakistan

CT: A Sunday blockbuster on cards as India take on Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

One of the finest fast bowlers in current times, Mohammed Amir would be pitted against the talismanic Virat Kohli in what could turn out to be a battle primarily between India's vaunted batting line-up and against Pakistan's potent bowling attack.

How he makes billions selling idlis and dosas

How he makes billions selling idlis and dosas

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

His rags-to-riches story would make a film. Meet Musthafa P C, the man behind ready-to-use breakfast foods that countless Indians trust.

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.

Have you been 'Honeyed'? 'Babed'? 'Darlinged'?

Have you been 'Honeyed'? 'Babed'? 'Darlinged'?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Most people simply don't know how to address someone they engage with professionally. We women are often at the receiving end of such ignorance -- often from sexist ignoramuses, says Veenu Sandhu.

Who does Nagraj Manjule think he is?

Who does Nagraj Manjule think he is?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Doesn't he know that the Indian audience has settled itself with a certain strain of mediocrity that lands up at the cinemas every Friday?