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Why Zidane's son ditched France to play for Algeria

Why Zidane's son ditched France to play for Algeria

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Luca Zidane, son of French World Cup-winner Zinedine, said his grandfather had supported him in switching international allegiance to Algeria, after playing for France at junior level.

Junior Hockey World Cup: India pump seven past Chile

Junior Hockey World Cup: India pump seven past Chile

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Rosan, Dilraj fashion India's thumping win over Chile in FIH Junior WC

Global Doors Open For Indian Students

Global Doors Open For Indian Students

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Germany has almost 60,000 Indian students 'which makes them already today the largest group of international students in Germany'.

Aus Open PIX: Sabalenka, Alcaraz survive to advance

Aus Open PIX: Sabalenka, Alcaraz survive to advance

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

IMAGES from Day 4 of the matches played at the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Zverev move into quarters

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Zverev move into quarters

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

IMAGES from all the action on Day 8 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday.

ATP Finals: Unstoppable Sinner sends Zverev packing

ATP Finals: Unstoppable Sinner sends Zverev packing

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Defending champion Jannik Sinner reached the semi-finals of the ATP Finals with a 6-4, 6-3 win over two-times winner Alexander Zverev on Wednesday, with Ben Shelton eliminated after losing earlier to Felix Auger-Aliassime in the same group.

Simranpreet is ISSF World Cup Final champion!

Simranpreet is ISSF World Cup Final champion!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

In the qualification round 21-year-old Simranpreet, who had won a silver at the World Cup in Lima earlier this year, shot 585, while Esha tallied 585 to finish fifth and fourth respectively and make the final.

India's exports to US up 22.6% to $7 bn in Nov

India's exports to US up 22.6% to $7 bn in Nov

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

After recording negative growth for two consecutive months, India's merchandise exports to the US rose 22.61 per cent to $6.98 billion in November despite steep 50 per cent tariffs on domestic goods, according to commerce ministry data. Imports during the month grew 38.29 per cent to $5.25 billion, the data showed.

Djokovic's Tearful Tribute To 'Tennis Father' Pilic

Djokovic's Tearful Tribute To 'Tennis Father' Pilic

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

'He was my tennis father as I like to call him, someone who has played a fundamental, integral role in my development as a tennis player and as a human being.'

Cobolli steers holders Italy into Davis Cup final

Cobolli steers holders Italy into Davis Cup final

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Hosts Italy closed in on a third successive Davis Cup title as Flavio Cobolli saved seven match points to beat Belgium's Zizou Bergs in a thriller and seal a 2-0 semi-final victory on Friday.

How football shaped this young Indian's hockey career

How football shaped this young Indian's hockey career

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

The 21-year-old goalkeeper from Batala in Punjab has been one of India's standout performers at the ongoing FIH Junior World Cup

2026 FIFA World Cup draw: Check out the groups

2026 FIFA World Cup draw: Check out the groups

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Next year's 48-team World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Saini's silver extends India's dominance at Deaflympics

Saini's silver extends India's dominance at Deaflympics

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Young marksman Shourya Saini clinched the men's 50m rifle 3-positions silver medal as India's dominance in the shooting competition of Deaflympics continued in Tokyo on Friday.

End of war 'very close': Trump after meeting Zelenskyy

End of war 'very close': Trump after meeting Zelenskyy

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

United States President Donald Trump on Sunday said a peace agreement to end the Russia-Ukraine war is getting 'very close', after a high-level meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.

India's Problem: Strong Power, Weak Resistance

India's Problem: Strong Power, Weak Resistance

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

This new year will bring, once again, a repetition of both intent and apathy, expects Aakar Patel.

Hylo Open: Lakshya stuns 5th seed to reach last 16

Hylo Open: Lakshya stuns 5th seed to reach last 16

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Star Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen stunned fifth seed Christo Popov of France in straight games to enter the men's singles pre-quarterfinals at the $475,000 Hylo Open Super 500 tournament in Saarbrucken, Germany, on Wednesday.

'Indians Are Better Suited Than Most Other Countries'

'Indians Are Better Suited Than Most Other Countries'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

'Because of the size and complexity of the economy, we can address almost every job that is there, from agriculture farming to healthcare.'

'Will Online MBA Help Me In My Career?'

'Will Online MBA Help Me In My Career?'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

rediffGURU Patrick Dsouza discusses how to pick the right management course that will help you boost your career.

Oscars 2026: The Films Homebound Is Competing With

Oscars 2026: The Films Homebound Is Competing With

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

A quick look at the 14 names the Neeraj Ghaywan movie is competing with for a spot in the top five nominations.

Mexico to kick-off 2026 World Cup against South Africa

Mexico to kick-off 2026 World Cup against South Africa

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

The 2026 World Cup will kick off-on June 11 with joint-hosts Mexico playing South Africa at the Azteca Stadium - iconic venue of the 1970 and 1986 finals - followed by South Korea against a play-off winner after the complex draw was made on Friday.

Goldilocks phase, reforms glide path to spur Indian economy in 2026

Goldilocks phase, reforms glide path to spur Indian economy in 2026

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

India, the world's fourth largest economy, is set to maintain the 'goldilocks' phase with tailwinds of good growth, low inflation and robust banking performance as well as reform initiatives poised to sustain the economic pace witnessed during 2025.

Unnati Hooda loses in semis as India's challenge ends

Unnati Hooda loses in semis as India's challenge ends

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Unnati Hooda suffered a straight-game loss against top-seed Putri Kusuma Wardani of Indonesia in the women's singles semi-finals.

Exports up 19.37% to $38.13 bn in November

Exports up 19.37% to $38.13 bn in November

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

India's exports jumped by 19.37 per cent to $38.13 billion in November, while imports dipped by 1.88 per cent to $62.66 billion, according to government data released on Monday.

Want A Job In Germany? Read This

Want A Job In Germany? Read This

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

'This agreement will help the Indian workforce to move to non-traditional sectors of employment like teaching, nursing, and manufacturing.'

Top 6 Countries To Study Abroad

Top 6 Countries To Study Abroad

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Study abroad experts explain how Canada, Australia, Germany, France and Dubai are redefining global education.

Top seeds to be kept apart in FIFA World Cup '26 draw

Top seeds to be kept apart in FIFA World Cup '26 draw

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Spain cannot meet Argentina and France will not face England before the World Cup final - provided they win their groups - after FIFA on Tuesday announced the draw procedure.

Germany's Mueller retires from international football

Germany's Mueller retires from international football

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Germany's Thomas Mueller has called time on his 14-year international career after their European Championship exit, the Bayern Munich forward said on Monday.

6 Nations That Drink The Most

6 Nations That Drink The Most

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Across the globe, drinking habits paint a fascinating picture. Which countries have the highest consumption of alcohol?

Boos, heartbreak: Sweden's World Cup hopes fade

Boos, heartbreak: Sweden's World Cup hopes fade

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Sweden's hopes of qualifying for next year's World Cup are hanging by a thread after Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka scored from the spot to help the visitors win 2-0 in their qualifying Group B clash on Friday.

'The Soldiers Ordered Us To Be Strip-Searched'

'The Soldiers Ordered Us To Be Strip-Searched'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

'...including my baby sisters, age three and one.' 'My dad was humiliated, and he started screaming at them.'

10 hosts, 144 matches! FIH Pro League begins on Dec 9

10 hosts, 144 matches! FIH Pro League begins on Dec 9

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

The 2025-26 season of the FIH Hockey Pro League will get underway on December 9 in Argentina and Ireland, with a record 144 matches lined up across 10 host nations.

Why fans opposed former Bayern player's internship

Why fans opposed former Bayern player's internship

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Bayern beat Borussia Moenchengladbach 3-0 on Saturday to bag their 13th win from 13 matches across all competitions this season.

A Signature Moment: Trump Ends Shutdown

A Signature Moment: Trump Ends Shutdown

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

United States President Donald John Trump signs the funding bill to end the US government shutdown at the White House, November 12, 2025

Sydney still hurts: Hockey great relives Olympic near-miss

Sydney still hurts: Hockey great relives Olympic near-miss

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

It's been well over two decades but missing an Olympic medal after coming reasonably close to it rankles Mohammed Riaz to this date even though some of his regret has eased after seeing the national team claim podium finishes in the mega-event's last two editions.

Why 2025 Became a Defining Year for Women's Sport

Why 2025 Became a Defining Year for Women's Sport

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

A deafening roar at Twickenham capped a 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup that smashed attendance records, while India's first Women's Cricket World Cup triumph sparked nationwide celebrations.

Smith's hilarious counter-punch at Panesar at Ashes presser

Smith's hilarious counter-punch at Panesar at Ashes presser

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The stand-in Australia captain was asked about Panesar's recent comments that England should shame Smith over his involvement in "Sandpapergate" to get a psychological edge in the series, which starts in Perth on Friday.

Junior Hockey WC: Purnima hits brace as India sink Ireland

Junior Hockey WC: Purnima hits brace as India sink Ireland

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Junior Women's World Cup Hockey: India blank Ireland 4-0

ATP Finals: Aliassime in last four; Sinner unbeaten

ATP Finals: Aliassime in last four; Sinner unbeaten

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime reached the last four of the ATP Finals with a 6-4, 7-6(4) round-robin win over two-times winner Alexander Zverev on Friday and Jannik Sinner extended his indoor hardcourt unbeaten run by beating American Ben Shelton.

FIDE WC: Harikrishna, Erigaisi play out draws

FIDE WC: Harikrishna, Erigaisi play out draws

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

With just 16 players out of 206 participants that started the event remaining in the fray, most of the players decided against taking undue risk and decided to wait for the next game.

PIX: Sweden stunned at home, World Cup dream in ruins

PIX: Sweden stunned at home, World Cup dream in ruins

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

France's perfect record in their World Cup qualifying campaign ended as they were held to a 2-2 draw away to Iceland who got a late equaliser in an entertaining Group D clash on Monday.