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Suhana Heads To Brazil With...

Suhana Heads To Brazil With...

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The Archies cast of Bollywood's future stars -- Amitabh Bachchan's grandson Agastya Nanda, Shah Rukh Khan's daughter Suhana and Boney Kapoor's daughter Khushi -- were spotted at Mumbai airport to catch a flight to Brazil.

Champions League PIX: PSG oust Liverpool; Barca, Bayern, Inter in quarters

Champions League PIX: PSG oust Liverpool; Barca, Bayern, Inter in quarters

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

A summary of Tuesday's Champions League Round of 16, Second Leg, matches.

FIFA WC 2022: Brazil odds-on favourites

FIFA WC 2022: Brazil odds-on favourites

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Following are the betting odds for the winners of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the top goalscorer at the tournament, which will be held in Qatar from Nov. 20-Dec. 18.

Brazil, Spain join forces to combat racism in football

Brazil, Spain join forces to combat racism in football

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The agreement follows the racist insults 22-year-old Vinicius suffered in a LaLiga match at Valencia

Indian economy likely to be 'a little weaker' in 2025: IMF MD

Indian economy likely to be 'a little weaker' in 2025: IMF MD

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

The Indian economy is expected to be "a little weaker" in 2025 despite steady global growth, IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva has said. Georgieva also said she expects quite a lot of uncertainty in the world this year mainly around the trade policy of the US. In her annual media roundtable with a group of reporters on Friday, she said global growth is expected to be steady in 2025, but with regional divergence.

The major signings in the January transfer window

The major signings in the January transfer window

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Manchester City's spending of more than 180 million pounds ($223.58 million) was the second-biggest outlay ever worldwide by a club in the January transfer window.

Bolsonaro supporters storm key govt buildings in Brazil

Bolsonaro supporters storm key govt buildings in Brazil

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

At least 170 people were arrested after supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stormed government offices.

Davis Cup: Easy for Australia, US; Japan stun Britain

Davis Cup: Easy for Australia, US; Japan stun Britain

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Davis Cup heavyweights Australia and the United States eased through the first qualifying round on Saturday but Britain were knocked out as Japan hit back from 2-1 down to win 3-2, while Denmark staged a dramatic comeback to overcome Serbia.

Teen Tien matches Sampras mark, celebrates with pizza

Teen Tien matches Sampras mark, celebrates with pizza

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Learner Tien is the youngest American man to reach the third round of the Australian Open since an 18-year-old Pete Sampras in 1990.

Football PIX: Senegal stun Brazil; Germany lose to Colombia

Football PIX: Senegal stun Brazil; Germany lose to Colombia

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Sadio Mane scored twice to help Senegal fight back and shock Brazil 4-2 in a friendly in Lisbon on Tuesday.

1.5 cr take holy dip daring intense cold as Maha Kumbh begins

1.5 cr take holy dip daring intense cold as Maha Kumbh begins

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

The Maha Kumbh, the world's largest religious gathering, began in Prayagraj, India, with millions taking a dip in the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. Devotees from across India and the world converged for the 45-day event, which is considered to be a particularly auspicious one this year due to celestial alignments. The event is a major logistical challenge for the government, which has implemented several crowd-control measures and security measures to ensure the safety of the millions of pilgrims.

Mobile speed: India ranks above Japan, UK, Brazil

Mobile speed: India ranks above Japan, UK, Brazil

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

The launch of 5G services in India turbocharged mobile download speeds here, pushing the country's ranking 72 notches higher to 47th spot in Speedtest Global Index, ahead of nations like Japan, the UK and Brazil, according to Ookla. India's speed performance has zoomed up 3.59 times since the introduction of 5G, it said dubbing the country's 5G advancement as "remarkable". In this global pecking order, India ranked not only ahead of its neighbours like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan, but also some G20 countries, such as Mexico (90th), Turkey (68th), the UK (62nd), Japan (58th), Brazil (50th place), and South Africa (48th place).

Neymar back on the pitch after lengthy injury layoff

Neymar back on the pitch after lengthy injury layoff

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Neymar took part in team training and will join the Al-Hilal squad for their Asian Champions League trip to UAE Pro League club Al-Ain after recovering from a serious knee injury, the Saudi Pro League club said.

AI Boom Fuels Workforce Upskilling

AI Boom Fuels Workforce Upskilling

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

55% Indians fear that their skills could become partially or fully obsolete within the next five years.

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Rishabh Pant has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award.

Karnataka's Nataraj, Desinghu on cloud 9!

Karnataka's Nataraj, Desinghu on cloud 9!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Nataraj and Desinghu are tipped to become the best male and female athletes of the Games.

NEUFC's new home Shillong set to host Chhetri, others

NEUFC's new home Shillong set to host Chhetri, others

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

I-League 2 team Sudeva FC launches collaboration with VfB Stuttgart for grassroots development

When The Lights Went Out At Brazil Game

When The Lights Went Out At Brazil Game

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Stadium 974 dimmed dramatically just before halftime during the World Cup match between Brazil and Switzerland.

Late Bellingham winner takes Real to top of LaLiga

Late Bellingham winner takes Real to top of LaLiga

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Carlo Ancelotti's side were then reduced to 10 men in the 79th minute when Vinicius Jr was shown a straight red card for slapping Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski.

How Brazil can reach the FIFA World Cup final

How Brazil can reach the FIFA World Cup final

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Here is what you need to know about their route to the final

Barca thrash Real to win record 15th Super Cup

Barca thrash Real to win record 15th Super Cup

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Barcelona came from an early goal down to beat Real Madrid 5-2 in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday

FIFA WC PIX: Brazil silence Serbia in style

FIFA WC PIX: Brazil silence Serbia in style

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Serbia goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic denied Brazil's potent strike force on several occasions in a goalless first half of their World Cup Group G match on Thursday.

Neymar becomes Brazil's top goalscorer with Pele

Neymar becomes Brazil's top goalscorer with Pele

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Neymar scored in extra time against Croatia

World Cup nightmare continues for Neymar and Brazil

World Cup nightmare continues for Neymar and Brazil

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The team may be able to rely on Real Madrid's young trio of Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo and Eder Militao and Premier League rising stars Bruno Guimaraes, Antony and Gabriel Martinelli, among others.

India are Kho Kho World Champions!

India are Kho Kho World Champions!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

A brisk start marked Turn 1 as the Indian attackers took charge of the proceedings. Three batches in the Nepal women were out by simple touches on 7 occasions, putting 14 points to India's kitty.

PIX: Agony and Ecstasy as Croatia knock out Brazil

PIX: Agony and Ecstasy as Croatia knock out Brazil

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Neymar had scored late in the first half of extra time to give Brazil the lead, but Croatia equalised when Bruno Petkovic scored in the 117th.

Brazil mourns loss of 'King' Pele

Brazil mourns loss of 'King' Pele

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Pele's death has unified Brazil, a country starkly divided by a bruising presidential election.

Brazil's resolution on humanitarian pauses for aid fails in UNSC after US veto

Brazil's resolution on humanitarian pauses for aid fails in UNSC after US veto

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The UN Security Council on Wednesday failed to adopt a Brazil-led draft resolution that would have called for humanitarian pauses in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict to allow full access for aid to the Gaza strip after the US vetoed the text.

COP29: India, developing world face EU resistance to climate finance

COP29: India, developing world face EU resistance to climate finance

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Talks on global climate finance virtually ground to a halt last week at COP29, the annual United Nations (UN) Climate Change event in Baku, Azerbaijan, as the developed world, led by the European Union (EU), and developing countries including India, Brazil, South Africa, and a clutch of island nations and African countries faced a wide chasm between their expectations. This has raised doubts about whether an agreement can be reached this week or whether talks will spill over to COP30, to be held next year in Benem, Brazil.

PHOTOS: The joy of watching Brazil in full flow

PHOTOS: The joy of watching Brazil in full flow

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Brazil spread the ball beautifully with a plethora of one-touch passing combinations that cornered the South Koreans who had no plan to defend against so much talent.

Ooh La La Jennifer!

Ooh La La Jennifer!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Known for her impeccable style, Jennifer Piccinato is a fashion trendsetter who doesn't shy away from dabbling with bold outfits.

Distraught Brazil rue what might have been

Distraught Brazil rue what might have been

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

'I'm very proud of the boys and what we've done, but unfortunately, it's part of football. When we lose something important that we had as a goal, it hurts a lot.'

India, China to hold talks in Beijing on Wednesday to restore ties

India, China to hold talks in Beijing on Wednesday to restore ties

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

According to informed sources, Doval will arrive in Beijing on Tuesday to attend the crucial talks, which were expected to provide a way forward for the two countries to normalise the relations.

Brazil to play traditionally against Serbia in opener

Brazil to play traditionally against Serbia in opener

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Tite is keeping under wraps whether he will pair Fred with his Manchester United team mate Casemiro to strengthen the midfield or unleash Vinicius alongside Neymar, Richarlison and Raphinha, with Lucas Paqueta able to play as a second or third man in midfield depending on the system.

Ladakh standoff persists to some degree: Army chief

Ladakh standoff persists to some degree: Army chief

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi Monday said there is still a 'degree' of standoff between the Indian and Chinese militaries along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh and both sides need to sit down and firm up a broader understanding on how to calm down the situation.

12 tourists among 14 killed as small plane crashes in Brazil

12 tourists among 14 killed as small plane crashes in Brazil

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

The report quoted the civil defence as saying that there were no survivors in the incident.

Aus Open PIX: Zverev cruises; Nishikori, Ruud survive scare

Aus Open PIX: Zverev cruises; Nishikori, Ruud survive scare

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Alexander Zverev cruised past Frenchman Lucas Pouille in straight sets in the first round of the Australian Open on Sunday.

Neymar's Al-Hilal debut marred by another injury

Neymar's Al-Hilal debut marred by another injury

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Neymar was not too downcast after being forced to leave Monday's Asian Champions League Elite match due to injury with the Al-Hilal forward saying he felt the issue was nothing more than a strong cramp.

Real's Vinicius Jr says fighting racism led to Ballon d'Or loss

Real's Vinicius Jr says fighting racism led to Ballon d'Or loss

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

'The football world is not ready to accept a player who fights against the system.'

Brazil's Ronaldo is not an Argentina fan

Brazil's Ronaldo is not an Argentina fan

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

"To say I'll be happy for Argentina (if they win), that will not be true, it would be a lie, I will not be a hypocrite," Ronaldo said in an interview with the Spanish daily Marca.