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Tennis Roundup: Federer begins hunt for title number 100 in Dubai

Tennis Roundup: Federer begins hunt for title number 100 in Dubai

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Roger Federer began his latest quest for a 100th ATP title with a battling 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 win over Philipp Kohlschreiber in the first round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Monday.

Shorts: Harikrishna slips to 10th spot at Champions Chess

Shorts: Harikrishna slips to 10th spot at Champions Chess

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Six players -- Dubov, Nakamura, Aronian, Carlsen, Radjabov and So -- share the lead with 4.5 points after eight rounds.

Prosecutors open French Open match-fixing probe

Prosecutors open French Open match-fixing probe

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The investigation, which was opened on Oct. 1, is being handled by the French police's Central Service of Races and Games (SSCJ).

India needs $ 4.5 trn by 2040 to develop infrastructure

India needs $ 4.5 trn by 2040 to develop infrastructure

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

About railways sector, the Survey said that it is facing stiff competition from other modes of transportation and the government is initiating various transformative measures to keep railways on track.

Cabinet committee nod for 2 more n-plants at Kudankulam

Cabinet committee nod for 2 more n-plants at Kudankulam

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

As engineers race to commission the nuclear power plant at Kudankulam, the government has given its nod to build two more such units of 1,000 MW at the site in Tirunelveli district of power-starved Tamil Nadu.

Russia to miss Tokyo Olympics after doping ban halved

Russia to miss Tokyo Olympics after doping ban halved

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Swiss court rejects Russia's appeal against Olympic doping ban. The Lausanne-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said the sanctions, which also bar Russia from hosting or bidding for major sporting events during a two-year period, would come into force on Thursday and end on December 16, 2022.

Russia to hand over INS Vikramaditya in Nov

Russia to hand over INS Vikramaditya in Nov

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Russia will hand over the much-delayed INS Vikramaditya aircraft carrier to India in November, giving the country's navy a strategic advantage in the Indian Ocean region.

French Open: Tough draw for Nadal, Wawrinka faces Murray first up

French Open: Tough draw for Nadal, Wawrinka faces Murray first up

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Serena Williams, hoping to win a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title, will start her campaign against fellow American Kristie Ahn.

French Open: Kerber, Venus ousted; Federer cruises

French Open: Kerber, Venus ousted; Federer cruises

Rediff.com26 May 2019

The French Open witnessed a stunning upset on its very first day as 18-year-old Anastasia Potapova outclassed Angelique Kerber 6-4, 6-2 in the first round match on Sunday.

Djokovic defends Australian dynasty against Medvedev rampage

Djokovic defends Australian dynasty against Medvedev rampage

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

A very different Australian Open comes to a familiar end on Sunday as Novak Djokovic looks to thwart another challenge to his Melbourne Park dynasty from the latest Grand Slam aspirant in Daniil Medvedev.

Ex-head of world athletics Diack sent to jail for corruption

Ex-head of world athletics Diack sent to jail for corruption

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

The former head of world athletics' governing body, Lamine Diack, was convicted in France on Wednesday of corruption in a Russian doping scandal and sentenced to spend at least two years in jail.

Lok Sabha pays tribute to Boris Yeltsin

Lok Sabha pays tribute to Boris Yeltsin

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

Yeltsin will also be remembered as "one who laid the foundation of a renewed partnership between India and the Russian Federation," the speaker said.

NASA scientists to attempt one-year spaceflight

NASA scientists to attempt one-year spaceflight

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

A veteran National Aeronautics and Space Administration space commander is set to make an out-of-the-world record by spending the most consecutive days in space by any American in a single mission.Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko will launch aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan in spring 2015 and will land in Kazakhstan in spring 2016.

Sunita Williams back home after 4 months in space

Sunita Williams back home after 4 months in space

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

The Soyuz TMA-05M capsule, carrying Japanese astronaut Akihiko Hoshide, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko and US astronaut Sunita Williams, parachuted through dark, cloudy skies and touched down at 7:30 am IST.

Sunita Williams to return from space today

Sunita Williams to return from space today

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

Record-setting Indian-American National Aeronautics and Space Administration astronaut Sunita Williams along with two other cosmonauts will return to earth on Sunday, after four months in orbit.

Countries with best financial infrastructure

Countries with best financial infrastructure

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

A report on countries with best financial system in the world based on seven parameters including - institutional environment, business environment, financial stability, banking financial services, non-banking financial services, financial markets, and financial access.

Underdog Nagal looking forward to Thiem test at US Open

Underdog Nagal looking forward to Thiem test at US Open

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Sumit Nagal immediately set his sights on Thiem who has reached two French Open finals, losing both to Nadal.

Djokovic and Nadal fall as Thiem and Medvedev advance to London finale

Djokovic and Nadal fall as Thiem and Medvedev advance to London finale

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

Djokovic saved a fifth match point but Thiem finally got the job done when he forced his opponent to float a defensive forehand over the baseline.

Global food prices rose 1.4% in September

Global food prices rose 1.4% in September

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

FAO's Food Price Index is a monthly measure of change in international prices of 55 commodities.

When India and Russia took down terrorists in Rajasthan

When India and Russia took down terrorists in Rajasthan

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

During the two-week intense and exacting military training, the two countries' contingents conducted focused training to understand the functioning of each other.

Sunita Williams takes over command at space station

Sunita Williams takes over command at space station

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams has taken over the command of the International Space Station, becoming the second woman in history to do so, even as a three-member crew of the Expedition 32 returned safely to earth, wrapping up a mission lasting more than four months.

Athletics governing body suspends Russia after overwhelming vote

Athletics governing body suspends Russia after overwhelming vote

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Athletics governing body suspends Russia after overwhelming vote

Moscow anti-doping lab shared site with accused doctor, claims WADA report

Moscow anti-doping lab shared site with accused doctor, claims WADA report

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

WADA identified Doctor Sergei Portugalov, former deputy director of the Russian Federal Research Centre of Physical Culture and Sports (VNIIFK), as the mastermind of the scheme, advising athletes on doping, administering injections and helping cover up positive drugs tests.

PIX: World No 1 Djokovic cruises into semis

PIX: World No 1 Djokovic cruises into semis

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Novak Djokovic cruised past Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff 6-3, 6-1 on Wednesday to reach a record-equalling eighth Western & Southern Open semi-final in New York where he will face Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut.

India signs agreement against N-terror

India signs agreement against N-terror

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

The agreement requires States to make punishable as serious offence under their domestic law, terrorist acts involving the use of nuclear material.

Sunita Williams all set for second sojourn to space

Sunita Williams all set for second sojourn to space

Rediff.com14 Jul 2012

Indian-American Sunita Williams, a record-setting astronaut who lived and worked aboard the International Space Station for six months in 2006, is all set for her second space odyssey.

Federer eases past Medvedev into Miami quarters

Federer eases past Medvedev into Miami quarters

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

A clinical Roger Federer took a confident step towards a fourth Miami Open title on Wednesday, easing past 13th-seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-2 to book a spot in the quarter-finals.

FDI in multi-brand: Minister confident of consensus

FDI in multi-brand: Minister confident of consensus

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

The minister is on a two-day visit to Russia for India-Russia Business Dialogue, held under the umbrella of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum 2012.

Doping: Russia pays huge fine to avoid expulsion

Doping: Russia pays huge fine to avoid expulsion

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Russia's suspended athletics federation said on Wednesday it had paid a multi-million-dollar fine to World Athletics in a move that could help it avoid expulsion by the sport's global governing body. Last month World Athletics said the federation would be expelled if it failed to pay $6.31 million, a sum that includes a fine for breaching anti-doping rules, before August 15.

Russia to appeal UEFA sanctions over fan trouble

Russia to appeal UEFA sanctions over fan trouble

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

Russia will appeal UEFA's decision to dock the team six points in qualifying for the next European Championship if their fans misbehave again, the Russian soccer federation said on Thursday.

Soccer: Injured Lewandowski ruled out for four weeks

Soccer: Injured Lewandowski ruled out for four weeks

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

The injury will also rule him out of the reigning European champions' two Champions League quarter-final legs against last year's runners-up Paris St Germain, scheduled for April 7 and April 13.

Tennis round-up: Federer to face Romanian qualifier Copil in Basel final

Tennis round-up: Federer to face Romanian qualifier Copil in Basel final

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

Copil, the World No 93, stunned second seed Alexander Zverev of Germany 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-4 in the day's other semi-final.

'Investment pact can't apply to 2G licence cancellations'

'Investment pact can't apply to 2G licence cancellations'

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Says action taken following Supreme Court order, not because of government decision

Sports Shorts: Russian boxer Dadashev dies after fight

Sports Shorts: Russian boxer Dadashev dies after fight

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Podium kiss was not meant to back gay rights, says Russian athlete

Podium kiss was not meant to back gay rights, says Russian athlete

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

A Russian athlete denied on Tuesday that she had intended to show her disapproval of her country's "anti-gay propaganda" law when she kissed a teammate on the lips on the winners' podium at the Moscow world championships.

Tennis Roundup: Federer survives Medvedev scare in Shanghai

Tennis Roundup: Federer survives Medvedev scare in Shanghai

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Top seed and defending champion Roger Federer battled past in-form Russian Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to reach the last-16 at the Shanghai Masters on Wednesday.

Sports Shorts: Aus cyclist Perkins to represent Russia at 2020 Olympics

Sports Shorts: Aus cyclist Perkins to represent Russia at 2020 Olympics

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday

India not under pressure to buy Iran oil: Reddy

India not under pressure to buy Iran oil: Reddy

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

Geo-political reasons are to be blamed for spike in global oil prices, he says.

Sports Shorts: Women's recurve team tops qualification

Sports Shorts: Women's recurve team tops qualification

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Chess grandmasters resume COVID-delayed tournament in Russia

Chechen-linked plot to assassinate Putin foiled

Chechen-linked plot to assassinate Putin foiled

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

Russian state television said two suspects had been arrested in the Ukranian Black Sea resort of Odessa and who later confessed on air to acting on instructions from the Chechen warlord Doku Umarov to kill Putin after Sunday's elections.