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Russia drops visa requirements for major sporting events

Russia drops visa requirements for major sporting events

Rediff.com13 May 2013

President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree waiving visa requirements for athletes and officials attending international sporting events in Russia, the Kremlin announced on Monday.

'Big Three' getting old? Here's what Djokovic said...

'Big Three' getting old? Here's what Djokovic said...

Rediff.com16 May 2021

The 'Big Three' of men's tennis have found some "fresh energy" to thwart the charge of younger players on the tour, world number one Novak Djokovic said after setting up yet another title clash against his biggest rival against Rafael Nadal.

4,000 Indian millionaires shifted overseas in 2015

4,000 Indian millionaires shifted overseas in 2015

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

The report however noted that the migration of super rich from China and India is not a "concern".

French Open PIX: Federer dazzles; Serena survives scare

French Open PIX: Federer dazzles; Serena survives scare

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Images from Day 2 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Monday

Several cases of COVID-19 reported at Tokyo Olympics hotel

Several cases of COVID-19 reported at Tokyo Olympics hotel

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Tokyo's state of emergency, the capital's fourth, lasts until Aug. 22, shortly before the Paralympics begin.

Isinbayeva to run for Russian athletics federation chief

Isinbayeva to run for Russian athletics federation chief

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Yelena Isinbayeva is to run for president of the Russian athletics federation (ARAF), the double Olympic pole vault champion said.

Biden advised to keep 2500 troops in Afghanistan

Biden advised to keep 2500 troops in Afghanistan

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Taliban failed to honour Doha accord, never renounced Al-Qaeda: US general Mark Milley

Federer beats Safin in Halle final

Federer beats Safin in Halle final

Rediff.com12 Jun 2005

The victory gave the Swiss his third consecutive Halle Open title and extended his winning streak on grass to 29 matches.

Putin set to assume Russian presidency in 2012

Putin set to assume Russian presidency in 2012

Rediff.com27 Nov 2011

Vladimir Putin is set to assume Russian presidentship in 2012 for a record third term after the ruling United Russia party on Sunday nominated him for the powerful post, a move that could keep him in power through 2024 and turn him into country's longest-serving leader.

Emerging markets facing 5th year of slow growth: World Bank

Emerging markets facing 5th year of slow growth: World Bank

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Emerging markets facing 5th year of slow growth: World Bank.

Russia accepts IAAF ban

Russia accepts IAAF ban

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

The Russian athletics federation has accepted its ban from the sport in the wake of widespread doping revelations, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) said on Thursday.

Family vacation has Federer ready for US Open charge

Family vacation has Federer ready for US Open charge

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Roger Federer won five consecutive US Open titles from 2004-2008 but has not enjoyed much success here recently.

US Open: Djokovic, Federer on collision course

US Open: Djokovic, Federer on collision course

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Wimbledon finalists Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer are on a semi-final collision course at the US Open after they were placed in the same half of the draw.

Doping: Seven more Russian weightlifters banned

Doping: Seven more Russian weightlifters banned

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

The announcement come days after the IWF said five other Russian weightlifters had been provisionally suspended.

PIX: Sunita Williams readies for trip to space in July

PIX: Sunita Williams readies for trip to space in July

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

Indian-American Sunita Williams, a record-setting astronaut who lived and worked aboard the International Space Station for six months in 2006, is headed to the space once again in July.

Azarenka lashes out at French Open over favouring men

Azarenka lashes out at French Open over favouring men

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Former world number one Victoria Azarenka criticised French Open organisers on Sunday for scheduling men's matches in all but one of the night slots so far this year.

India's air traffic ahead of China & US in July, says IATA

India's air traffic ahead of China & US in July, says IATA

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Domestic capacity across the eight global markets climbed 6.5 per cent while the seat factor grew by 0.8 percentage points to 83.6 per cent during this period, IATA said.

Human Capital Index: Even Nepal beat India!

Human Capital Index: Even Nepal beat India!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

While Norway tops the list, India's ranking is the lowest among BRICS economies

ATP Cup: Murray faces 'Baby Fed' instead of Federer

ATP Cup: Murray faces 'Baby Fed' instead of Federer

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Former world number one Andy Murray is in line to play Grigor Dimitrov in the opening round of the inaugural ATP Cup, with Bulgaria qualifying among the final six teams in the nation-based tournament.

Another year, same question - Can anyone stop Nadal?

Another year, same question - Can anyone stop Nadal?

Rediff.com28 May 2021

With each passing year questions are inevitably asked about whether Nadal's vice-like hold on the French Open will be loosened. Each time, the answer has been an emphatic NO.

PICS: 'Two out of two' for dominant Djokovic

PICS: 'Two out of two' for dominant Djokovic

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Tennis matches at the Ariake Tennis Park will begin from 3pm local time (0600 GMT) from Thursday, governing body International Tennis Federation said after requests from players who had struggled in the stifling weather.

Olympics: 'I can die', Medvedev fumes as heat takes toll

Olympics: 'I can die', Medvedev fumes as heat takes toll

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

While Medvedev said he was "lucky" he felt better and could continue his match to advance, Spain's Paula Badosa gave up.

Nadal's journey to a men's record 21 Grand Slam titles

Nadal's journey to a men's record 21 Grand Slam titles

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

How Nadal surpassed the haul of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

Russian firm to train Indian astronauts for Gaganyaan

Russian firm to train Indian astronauts for Gaganyaan

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

'Gaganyaan' is set for December 2021 launch and is likely to include a woman astronaut.

Tsitsipas to meet Federer in Basel semis

Tsitsipas to meet Federer in Basel semis

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Greek third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas battled back from a set down to beat Serbia's Filip Krajinovic 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the quarter-finals of the Swiss Indoor championship on Friday. The win took Tsitsipas into his 10th semi-final of the season where he will face top seed Roger Federer, who was handed a walkover after Swiss compatriot Stan Wawrinka withdrew before their quarter-final with a back issue.

Abhinav Bindra clinches quota berth for Rio Olympics

Abhinav Bindra clinches quota berth for Rio Olympics

Rediff.com28 May 2015

He joins pistol shooter Jitu Rai, rifle shooters Apurvi Chandela and Gagan Narang, who all had sealed berths earlier.

Russian chess grandmaster Vladimir Kramnik retires

Russian chess grandmaster Vladimir Kramnik retires

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Kramnik, 43, made waves in 2000 when he defeated defending champion Garry Kasparov at the World Championship. Currently ranked seventh by the World Chess Federation, he became the undisputed world champion in 2006.

Soccer: Indian Navy beat Delhi FC in Durand Cup

Soccer: Indian Navy beat Delhi FC in Durand Cup

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

Belief name of the game to topple tennis Big Three: Nalbandian

Belief name of the game to topple tennis Big Three: Nalbandian

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

'They're incredible players, but they're not superheroes. The new generation has to start believing in themselves.'

Putin anticipates a new regime in Kyiv

Putin anticipates a new regime in Kyiv

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Putin is looking beyond the current regime in Kyiv. Of course, if the Western military assistance to Kyiv continues in any form, Washington knows that Russia will regard it as a hostile act and there will be severe consequences, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Medvedev hopes for more chances to end Grand Slam drought

Medvedev hopes for more chances to end Grand Slam drought

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

After Sunday's thrashing Medvedev was left wondering if his best would have made any difference.

Djokovic creates history, claims ninth Aus Open title

Djokovic creates history, claims ninth Aus Open title

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

Defending champion and world number one Novak Djokovic won his third-straight Australian Open crown, his ninth in total.

India 2nd largest filer of trademark applications among BRICS

India 2nd largest filer of trademark applications among BRICS

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

India was the second largest filer of international trademark applications among the BRICS nations in 2014.

MNCs may have to disclose details of HQ operations to I-T dept

MNCs may have to disclose details of HQ operations to I-T dept

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Multinational companies operating in India will soon have to disclose details of their operations at the country of residence and their revenue income to the Income Tax authorities.

India mixed relay team win bronze at U-20 Worlds

India mixed relay team win bronze at U-20 Worlds

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Indian mixed 4x400m relay team on Wednesday won a bronze to clinch the country's fifth medal in the history of Under-20 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi.

Now, Russia to get a taste of Amul too!

Now, Russia to get a taste of Amul too!

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

Amul will now export dairy products to Russia.

US Open PIX: Djokovic one win away from Grand Slam

US Open PIX: Djokovic one win away from Grand Slam

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Daniil Medvedev dominated Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 7-5, 6-2 on Friday to reach the US Open final courtesy of a dozen aces in just a little over two hours.

Klitschko praises sports bodies for sanctions against Russia, Belarus

Klitschko praises sports bodies for sanctions against Russia, Belarus

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Klitschko and his brother Vitali, also a former world heavyweight champion and now the mayor of Kyiv, have both taken up arms against invading Russian forces.