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Barcelona rout Getafe; 10-man Real Madrid edge Villarreal

Barcelona rout Getafe; 10-man Real Madrid edge Villarreal

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Barcelona secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Getafe, extending their perfect LaLiga start and maintaining a five-point lead. Real Madrid also won 1-0 against Villarreal, despite Vinicius Jr receiving a red card, keeping them six points behind their arch-rivals.

India's Gulveer Singh Upgrades Asian Games Medal To Silver In 10,000m

India's Gulveer Singh Upgrades Asian Games Medal To Silver In 10,000m

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Indian long-distance runner Gulveer Singh has secured a silver medal in the men's 10,000m event at the Asian Games, clocking 28:29.38 minutes. This achievement marks an upgrade from his previous bronze medal at the Asian Games and adds to his successful year, which also includes a second-place finish at the Commonwealth Games.

Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins bullish on India, plans to expand chip design team

Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins bullish on India, plans to expand chip design team

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Cisco Chairman and CEO Chuck Robbins announced plans to expand the company's silicon design team in India, citing the country's pro-growth strategy, scale, ambition, and engineering focus as key reasons for its strategic importance.

Raphinha Set for Barcelona Start as Defensive Woes Mount Ahead of PSG Clash

Raphinha Set for Barcelona Start as Defensive Woes Mount Ahead of PSG Clash

Rediff.com4 days ago

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has confirmed that Raphinha is set to return to the starting XI for the Champions League clash against Paris St Germain on Tuesday, as the club grapples with a significant defensive injury crisis.

Rakhi Sawant At Mushtaq Khan's Prayer Meet

Rakhi Sawant At Mushtaq Khan's Prayer Meet

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Mushtaq Khan, known for his versatile supporting roles, was remembered by the film fraternity at a prayer meet in Mumbai, following his passing on September 24.

'Mushtaqbhai Left An Impression In Smallest Of Roles'

'Mushtaqbhai Left An Impression In Smallest Of Roles'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Mushtaq Khan, celebrated for his memorable roles in films like Welcome and Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, passed away after a battle with cancer.

PIX: Barcelona Rout Feyenoord 5-1; Stuttgart's Demirovic Scores Hat-trick

PIX: Barcelona Rout Feyenoord 5-1; Stuttgart's Demirovic Scores Hat-trick

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Barcelona captain Raphinha scored two goals, leading his side to a resounding 5-1 victory over Feyenoord in their opening Champions League fixture. Meanwhile, Ermedin Demirovic's hat-trick secured a 3-1 win for VfB Stuttgart against Viking Stavanger.

Asian Games: Gulveer storms to 10K silver after 2023 bronze

Asian Games: Gulveer storms to 10K silver after 2023 bronze

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Indian long-distance runner Gulveer Singh has secured a silver medal in the men's 10,000m event at the Asian Games, clocking 28:29.38 minutes. This achievement marks an upgrade from his previous bronze and adds to his growing list of international accolades, including medals at the Commonwealth Games and multiple national records.

Yamal Makes Barcelona History at Just 19

Yamal Makes Barcelona History at Just 19

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Lamine Yamal, at just 19 years and 58 days old, has become the youngest captain in Barcelona's history during a Champions League match against Feyenoord, surpassing Bojan Krkic's previous record.

LaLiga: Raphinha hits hat-trick as Barcelona thrash Racing

LaLiga: Raphinha hits hat-trick as Barcelona thrash Racing

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Hansi Flick has become the first Barcelona manager to win the club's opening seven competitive matches of a season after a dominant 7-2 victory over Racing Santander.

UEFA Confirms Allianz Arena, Camp Nou for Champions League Finals

UEFA Confirms Allianz Arena, Camp Nou for Champions League Finals

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

UEFA has announced that the Allianz Arena in Munich will host the Champions League final in 2028, and Camp Nou in Barcelona will host the final in 2029, marking significant returns for both iconic stadiums.

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal details the hidden and blatant racism he faces

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal details the hidden and blatant racism he faces

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal revealed he has experienced racism thousands of times, highlighting both overt abuse and unconscious bias while maintaining that such disrespect will not disrupt his focus during matches.

Verstappen overtakes 100 go-karters in 35 minutes at Silverstone

Verstappen overtakes 100 go-karters in 35 minutes at Silverstone

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Four-time Formula One champion Max Verstappen showcased his racing prowess by overtaking 100 competitors in just 13 laps during the 'Max vs 100' go-karting event at Silverstone.

Gulveer Singh's Asian Games Silver: A Testament To Strategic Racing

Gulveer Singh's Asian Games Silver: A Testament To Strategic Racing

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Indian long-distance runner Gulveer Singh clinched a silver medal in the men's 10,000m at the Asian Games, clocking 28:29.38 minutes. This achievement marks an upgrade from his previous bronze and adds to his impressive tally of international medals, including a silver at the Commonwealth Games. Gulveer attributed his success to a strategic race plan and dedicated support team.

Sterling faces jail after dangerous driving guilty plea

Sterling faces jail after dangerous driving guilty plea

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Former England winger Raheem Sterling pleaded guilty to dangerous driving after being seen inhaling 'laughing gas' before crashing his Lamborghini. The incident occurred on the M25 and M3 motorways, with witnesses reporting erratic driving. Sterling also admitted possession of nitrous oxide and failing to provide a blood specimen. The case has been adjourned for a pre-sentence report, and he has been disqualified from driving.

World Letter Writing Day: 8 Letters, 8 Special Stories

World Letter Writing Day: 8 Letters, 8 Special Stories

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

World Letter Writing Day is a time to recall historic letters. Some letters were written in love. Some in grief. Others at moments when the world stood on the brink of change.

Asian Games: Gulveer makes history, Baranica breaks new ground as India shine in athletics

Asian Games: Gulveer makes history, Baranica breaks new ground as India shine in athletics

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Indian athletes Baranica Elangovan, Gulveer Singh, and Manpreet Kaur secured historic medals at the Asian Games. Elangovan clinched India's first-ever pole vault medal with a bronze, while Singh became the first Indian to win two 10,000m medals, earning a silver. Kaur redeemed herself with a shot put bronze, contributing to India's growing athletics medal tally.

Messi, Ronaldo To Play In Same Team In Tevez Farewell Match

Messi, Ronaldo To Play In Same Team In Tevez Farewell Match

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Football legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are set to play on the same team for the first time in Carlos Tevez's farewell match at Boca Juniors' La Bombonera in December.

Belgian car salesman becomes prince after DNA test confirms ancestry

Belgian car salesman becomes prince after DNA test confirms ancestry

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Clement Vandenkerckhove, a 26-year-old Belgian car salesman, has been formally recognised as the son of Prince Laurent of Belgium, ending a long-standing paternity dispute. This recognition grants him royal status and a share of his father's estate, though he plans to keep his mother's surname.

Antonelli capitalises on McLaren pitstop blunder to win Spanish GP

Antonelli capitalises on McLaren pitstop blunder to win Spanish GP

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Kimi Antonelli claimed his eighth victory of the season at the Madrid Grand Prix, extending his Formula One championship lead to 81 points. The Italian driver benefited from a timely Virtual Safety Car deployment and a problematic pitstop for pole-sitter Lando Norris, who had been leading comfortably. Max Verstappen finished second, with Norris recovering to secure third place after the unfortunate incident.

Lando Norris takes pole at Spanish F1 GP

Lando Norris takes pole at Spanish F1 GP

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

McLaren's Lando Norris took pole in the qualifying race after seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton crashed his Ferrari during the final practice session at the Spanish Grand Prix at Madrid's challenging new circuit.

Resident Evil Review: Wicked Fun!

Resident Evil Review: Wicked Fun!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Zach Cregger's Resident Evil delivers a scary, bloody and surprisingly funny ride that mostly gets away with its bold choices.

Champions League PIX: Torres 'ticks' for PSG; Arsenal, Liverpool win

Champions League PIX: Torres 'ticks' for PSG; Arsenal, Liverpool win

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

The UEFA Champions League group stage commenced with thrilling matches as holders Paris St Germain, Arsenal, and Liverpool all secured victories. Ferran Torres netted a hat-trick for PSG in their dominant 6-1 win, while Martin Odegaard's late strike gave Arsenal a 1-0 triumph over Napoli. Liverpool came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1, and Barcelona also started strong with a 5-1 win against Feyenoord.

38 men booked for molesting activist during Ranchi student protests

38 men booked for molesting activist during Ranchi student protests

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

A case has been filed against 38 individuals, including 8 named persons, for allegedly molesting a female member of the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch during a protest in Ranchi on August 21. The complaint was lodged by the victim, accompanied by BJP's Babulal Marandi, at Kotwali police station, with charges including molestation and other sections of the BNS. The incident occurred during a procession against recruitment examination irregularities.

Jharkhand protesters want Rahul Gandhi to break ties with JMM-led govt

Jharkhand protesters want Rahul Gandhi to break ties with JMM-led govt

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

Students in Jharkhand are intensifying their protests against alleged irregularities in state recruitment examinations, demanding Chief Minister Hemant Soren's resignation and planning to gherao his residence on August 20, while the CM assures impartial investigations and systemic reforms.

Jharkhand protestors to continue stir till demands met

Jharkhand protestors to continue stir till demands met

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

Students in Ranchi, under the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, are intensifying their protests against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations. Despite a large protest involving over 50,000 students, the government has not responded positively, leading to a decision to continue the agitation. The students are demanding transparency, reforms in JPSC and JSSC, cancellation of exams, and an independent investigation, with some even on hunger strike.

Clashes in Jharkhand as HC stays cancellation of more job exams

Clashes in Jharkhand as HC stays cancellation of more job exams

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Clashes erupted between police and students in Jharkhand protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment exams, even as the high court provided interim relief by staying notifications cancelling appointments for Child Development Project Officers and those recruited through JSSC-CGL tests.

Jharkhand job protests enters 24th day, six agitators still on fast

Jharkhand job protests enters 24th day, six agitators still on fast

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Job aspirants in Jharkhand are set to engage in fresh talks with the state government on Monday, as their protest against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations enters its 24th day. The demonstrators are demanding a CBI probe into the alleged irregularities and the cancellation of the JSSC-CGL examination.

Liverpool sign Barcelona's Ronald Araujo on season-long loan

Liverpool sign Barcelona's Ronald Araujo on season-long loan

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

Liverpool have secured Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo from Spanish champions Barcelona on a season-long loan, with an option to buy for approximately 47 million, as the Premier League club seeks to reinforce its injury-plagued defence.

J'khand job row: Stir enters Day 19, protesters vow to intensify agitation

J'khand job row: Stir enters Day 19, protesters vow to intensify agitation

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

Job aspirants in Jharkhand are continuing their 19-day agitation against alleged irregularities in state recruitment examinations, demanding greater transparency, cancellation of tests, and an independent probe. The protests have led to clashes with police, a political showdown with the BJP, and health concerns for hunger-striking demonstrators, despite government assurances of reforms.

Jharkhand exam stir: Students plan CM residence gherao on Aug 30

Jharkhand exam stir: Students plan CM residence gherao on Aug 30

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

Students protesting against alleged irregularities in Jharkhand's recruitment exams announced burning the effigies of Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Rahul Gandhi in all districts on Sunday, accusing the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-Congress alliance of "failing to take concrete action" on their demands.

At Home With The Most Famous Indian

At Home With The Most Famous Indian

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

For 17 years, Mani Bhavan was Gandhi's Bombay home and nerve centre of the freedom movement.

IFAB Admits Breel Embolo's World Cup Red Card Against Argentina Was A Mistake

IFAB Admits Breel Embolo's World Cup Red Card Against Argentina Was A Mistake

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Football's law-making body IFAB has confirmed that Switzerland forward Breel Embolo should not have been sent off during the World Cup quarter-final against Argentina, stating that VAR intervention was incorrectly applied.

Jharkhand student leader begins hunger strike as CJP lends support to protest

Jharkhand student leader begins hunger strike as CJP lends support to protest

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Students in Jharkhand are protesting alleged irregularities in various recruitment examinations, including JPSC and JSSC. A student leader has launched an indefinite hunger strike, demanding a federal probe and cancellation of the 14th JPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination. The Cockroach Janta Party has extended support, and a march to the Assembly is planned for August 7.

Russia issues arrest warrant for Telegram CEO Pavel Durov

Russia issues arrest warrant for Telegram CEO Pavel Durov

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has charged Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activities and initiated procedures to place him on the international wanted list, according to Russian state-run news agency TASS.

Durand Cup Trophy Tour Kicks Off In Ranchi Ahead Of Seven Matches

Durand Cup Trophy Tour Kicks Off In Ranchi Ahead Of Seven Matches

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

Jharkhand Sports Minister Sudivya Kumar flagged off the 135th Durand Cup 2026 trophy tour in Ranchi. The state capital is set to host seven matches of the prestigious football tournament, including six league matches and one quarter-final, starting July 26. The minister expressed hope that Jharkhand's successful hosting could lead to it hosting final matches in future years.

FIFA WC 2026: Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 in extra time to make semis

FIFA WC 2026: Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 in extra time to make semis

Rediff.com12 Jul 2026

Alexis MacAllister has puts Argentina ahead in the10th minute.

Plucky Spain throttle France to reach World Cup final

Plucky Spain throttle France to reach World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot and Pedro Porro added another goal as Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France on Tuesday.

Jharkhand protestors seek probe by ex-judge from outside state into exam paper leaks

Jharkhand protestors seek probe by ex-judge from outside state into exam paper leaks

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Job aspirants in Jharkhand are protesting alleged paper leaks in PSC and other recruitment exams, demanding an independent inquiry by retired high court judges from outside the state. They have lost faith in the ongoing CID investigation, citing past failures, and threaten to intensify their agitation if their demands for a CBI or independent judicial probe are not met. The protests have garnered support from various organisations, with one leader on an indefinite hunger strike.

Yamal's Viral Post Fires Up Spain's Final Dream

Yamal's Viral Post Fires Up Spain's Final Dream

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Spain, led by teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, defeated France 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals, securing their place in the final. Yamal, who played a crucial role in the victory, has already expressed his team's readiness for the title clash in New York. This marks Spain's first World Cup final appearance since their 2010 triumph.