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Neymar unsure if he will play again with Brazil

Neymar unsure if he will play again with Brazil

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Brazil's Neymar said on Friday he was unsure if he would play again for the national team after their heartbreaking World Cup quarter-final defeat to Croatia on penalties.

End of an era for Brazil as Marta bows out of sixth World Cup

End of an era for Brazil as Marta bows out of sixth World Cup

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Brazil exited the World Cup on Wednesday hoping a new generational talent will emerge as Marta's sixth and final Women's World Cup ended with a 0-0 draw against Jamaica

Indian doubles players reach finals in China

Indian doubles players reach finals in China

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Bhambri, Nedunchezhiyan-Prashanth reach ATP 250 doubles finals in China

'Musk, Vivek biggest threat for China'

'Musk, Vivek biggest threat for China'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

United States President-elect Donald Trump's plan to overhaul the government with a new department headed by tech billionaire Elon Musk and Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will be a biggest threat for China as it has to compete with far more efficient US political system, a policy advisor to the Chinese government said.

With three models, Brazil keep cards close to chest

With three models, Brazil keep cards close to chest

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

'We have some of the players that call the biggest media attention in the world so we take it naturally, it's our dream winning a World Cup. Pressure is inevitable.'

212 Million Indians Have Diabetes

212 Million Indians Have Diabetes

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Of these 212 million Indians, 133 million have untreated diabetes. Undiagnosed diabetes has been linked with complications such as diabetic retinopathy which can cause vision loss and blindness.

PIX: Barca go down to Las Palmas on club's 125th anniversary

PIX: Barca go down to Las Palmas on club's 125th anniversary

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Schick on target again as Leverkusen win, Leipzig thrashed 5-1

Challenges India's economy faces from its rising population

Challenges India's economy faces from its rising population

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

India is poised to be the third largest global economy by 2030 but rising population presents mounting challenges in basic service coverage and growing investment needs to maintain productivity, S&P Global Ratings said on Thursday. It said emerging economies have high ambitions for the next decade and beyond with India aiming to become a $30 trillion economy by 2047, from the current $3.6 trillion. India is currently the fifth largest economy.

Why Vinicius Jr. Deserved Ballon d'Or

Why Vinicius Jr. Deserved Ballon d'Or

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

For months, the 2024 Ballon d'Or seemed to have a clear front-runner, with everyone anticipating the coronation of Vinícius Júnior as the new king of football.

FIFA World Cup: Firmino left out of Brazil squad, Alves in

FIFA World Cup: Firmino left out of Brazil squad, Alves in

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The squad and Tite will gather on Nov. 14 at Juventus' training facilities in Turin, where Brazil will hold a five-day training camp before flying to Doha on Nov. 19.

Royal Enfield announces 1st assembly unit in Bangladesh

Royal Enfield announces 1st assembly unit in Bangladesh

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Indian motorcycle maker Royal Enfield on Tuesday announced starting a manufacturing unit and a showroom in Bangladesh, marking a major industrial development in the neighbouring country where the former prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled in August after weeks-long protests against her. The manufacturing facility in Chauddagram in Cumilla district is Royal Enfield's sixth outside India and besides the one in Tamil Nadu. Royal Enfield, the global leader in the mid-size motorcycle segment, has set up the facility in collaboration with IFAD Motors.

F1: Piastri on pole as McLaren in front row at Sao Paulo

F1: Piastri on pole as McLaren in front row at Sao Paulo

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

McLaren are leading the constructor's championship but are only 29 points ahead of Ferrari, with Leclerc an obvious threat and team mate Carlos Sainz qualifying fifth and Mercedes' George Russell sixth.

Canada's move on visa program to hit Indian students

Canada's move on visa program to hit Indian students

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

The processing time for students applying under the Student Direct Stream (SDS) was significantly shorter and approval rates higher, something that will change after Canada ended the scheme on Friday.

India saw steepest surge in greenhouse emission in 2023, says report

India saw steepest surge in greenhouse emission in 2023, says report

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Among major economies, India in FY23 recorded the steepest increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emission, climbing 6.1 per cent, with China trailing close behind at 5.2 per cent, according to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Emissions Gap Report 2024. In contrast, GHG emission decreased in both the European Union (EU) and the United States (US) by 7.5 per cent and 1.4 per cent, respectively. Despite India's rise, its 2023 GHG emission remains relatively low at 4,140 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCOe) against China's 16,000 and the US's 5,970.

Olympics Surfing: Vaast takes gold for France and Tahiti

Olympics Surfing: Vaast takes gold for France and Tahiti

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Tahitian Kauli Vaast surfed a near perfect final to claim the gold medal for France in the men's event on Monday.

FIFA World Cup: Why Neymar arrived late for Brazil training

FIFA World Cup: Why Neymar arrived late for Brazil training

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Neymar and Marquinhos arrived late for the first day of World Cup training on Monday due to problems with their flight from Paris to Turin where Brazil are holding a five-day camp before flying to Doha.

World Cup meets could see spike in COVID in Brazil

World Cup meets could see spike in COVID in Brazil

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

On World Cup game days, many Brazilians get time off work to pack into bars and restaurants or gather for home barbecues to watch the games, rooting for a national team seeking its sixth world champion title in Qatar.

Messi says Brazil, France, England his main obstacles

Messi says Brazil, France, England his main obstacles

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Copa American champions Argentina are unbeaten in 35 games and if this is to be Messi's final World Cup, they are in the form to deliver the title.

Terrorism common threat, need decisive measures to counter it: BRICS leaders

Terrorism common threat, need decisive measures to counter it: BRICS leaders

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

In a joint declaration issued after the 16th BRICS Summit in the Russian city of Kazan attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, among others, the leaders reiterated unequivocal condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations while reaffirming that it should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilisation or ethnic group.

Russia backs Pak bid to join BRICS; will India resist this move?

Russia backs Pak bid to join BRICS; will India resist this move?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Dar also said Pakistan views Russia as an important player in the West, South and Central Asia, and strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation with Russia remains an important priority for Pakistan's foreign policy.

Under pressure India clash with Aussies in BGT opener

Under pressure India clash with Aussies in BGT opener

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

India will be under tremendous pressure when they face an equally circumspect Australia in a battle of two out-of-form batting units in the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth

Canada, Germany win opening ties in Davis Cup Finals

Canada, Germany win opening ties in Davis Cup Finals

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Canada began their Davis Cup Finals campaign in confident fashion as wins for Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime assured them of victory

Nunez gets five-game ban as Uruguay players punished for Copa brawl

Nunez gets five-game ban as Uruguay players punished for Copa brawl

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez has been banned for five international matches while several other players were also suspended for their involvement in clashes with fans following Uruguay's Copa America loss to Colombia in July, South American soccer's governing body said on Wednesday.

Will China Vacate Depsang, Demchok?

Will China Vacate Depsang, Demchok?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

If China is accommodating regarding Depsang and Demchok, a resolution of the Sino-India territorial dispute in Eastern Ladakh could be possible.

Women's World Cup PIX: France edge Brazil; Sweden rout Italy

Women's World Cup PIX: France edge Brazil; Sweden rout Italy

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Captain Wendie Renard's header seven minutes from time earned France a dramatic 2-1 win over Brazil.

Recipe: Divya's Kappa Mulakittathu or Tapioca Stir Fry

Recipe: Divya's Kappa Mulakittathu or Tapioca Stir Fry

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Here's a simple recipe or breakfast or as an evening snack at home.

India, China special reps meet soon; may resume Manasarovar flight

India, China special reps meet soon; may resume Manasarovar flight

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Jaishankar said that both sides also exchanged views on the next steps in the India-China bilateral ties.

EPL: Arteta extends stay with Arsenal

EPL: Arteta extends stay with Arsenal

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Former Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta took over in December 2019 after a three-year stint at Manchester City as an assistant coach to Pep Guardiola.

VOTE! COPA AMERICA: Brazil vs Argentina

VOTE! COPA AMERICA: Brazil vs Argentina

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

The Copa America 2021 championship final will be played between Brazil and Argentina from 05:30 am IST Sunday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Why is SC library's 'Lady Justice' statue unique?

Why is SC library's 'Lady Justice' statue unique?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The Supreme Court of India has a new 'Lady Justice' -- a six-foot-tall sculpture in the judges' library holding scales in one hand and the Constitution in the other sans the sword.

Brazil great Ronaldo says Neymar has the best supporting team this WC

Brazil great Ronaldo says Neymar has the best supporting team this WC

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

"It is a story that I wanted to tell in my own words, about what happened. I feel it is the biggest story of my career and I thought that I held it for too long by myself and that I needed to share it with other people. The moment was now and (being in) Madrid, on the eve of El Clasico on Sunday, was the perfect occasion to make it happen," the former striker said.

Uruguay footballer Izquierdo collapses on pitch

Uruguay footballer Izquierdo collapses on pitch

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

'He is currently in stable condition and remains under observation.'

Royal Enfield eyes Europe, US as debut markets for electric bike C6

Royal Enfield eyes Europe, US as debut markets for electric bike C6

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Royal Enfield is planning to introduce its electric bike initially in developed markets such as Europe and the US where it anticipates better traction for the premium product, a top company executive said on Tuesday. Royal Enfield, a division of Eicher Motors, forayed into electric bike space on Monday with the unveiling of its first model under the all-new Flying Flea brand.

India ready to...: Modi to Putin on ending Ukraine war

India ready to...: Modi to Putin on ending Ukraine war

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday conveyed to Russian President Vladimir Putin that India stands ready to provide all possible cooperation towards ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict and that dialogue and diplomacy is the only way to bring peace to the region.

FIFA WC: No Neymar, no worry for talent-ridden Brazil

FIFA WC: No Neymar, no worry for talent-ridden Brazil

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

"We, those who play in the back end, often joke that we feel sorry for our rivals because we can replace Raphinha for Antony, Richalison for Gabriel Jesus. We have Rodrygo, Gabriel Martinelli."

FIFA WC: Will Paqueta be missing in Brazil's lineup?

FIFA WC: Will Paqueta be missing in Brazil's lineup?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

"I have already made my decision but will not disclose until game time," Tite said.

F1 PIX: Verstappen pulls off stunning win in Brazilian GP

F1 PIX: Verstappen pulls off stunning win in Brazilian GP

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Red Bull's Max Verstappen dealt Lando Norris a shattering blow in their Formula One title battle by winning a wet and chaotic Sao Paulo Grand Prix from 17th on the grid.

'They do it with a smile': Trump criticises India's high tariffs

'They do it with a smile': Trump criticises India's high tariffs

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Trump described Modi as "the nicest human being", saying the Indian leader is "a friend of mine".

'Nobody asks players what they think about adding games'

'Nobody asks players what they think about adding games'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The 2024-25 Champions League is the first to be run under the "Swiss system", in which each team play eight matches in a group phase that will not finish until late January.

'Vague Allegations Against Election Commission Unfair'

'Vague Allegations Against Election Commission Unfair'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'To attribute motives to the individual election commissioner or the Election Commission as a group is very unfair.'