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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

India Still Features In Trump's Security Plan

India Still Features In Trump's Security Plan

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

The new US national security strategy signals a retreat from global dominance while reaffirming continuity in India's role in Indo-Pacific security and Quad cooperation, points out former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

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.'

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's First Woman PM, Passes Away

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's First Woman PM, Passes Away

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's former first female prime minister and chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, has died at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness.

Hockey: India avenge loss to stun world champs Germany!

Hockey: India avenge loss to stun world champs Germany!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

But India were resolute in defence to thwart Germany's offensive forays.

'India Should Move Quickly As Conditions Change'

'India Should Move Quickly As Conditions Change'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

'The real story of 2025 is that India officially stopped being a 'market of the future' and started acting as the world's primary economic engine.'

Is India Standing Alone in 2025?

Is India Standing Alone in 2025?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

The 2025 US National Security Strategy marks a major pullback, with America turning backward and effectively allowing China greater dominance in Asia. while long-time partners like India are left to face an increasingly unstable global order largely on their own, observes Rajeev Srinivasan.

PIX: Portugal, Spain, Germany, France in Nations League semis

PIX: Portugal, Spain, Germany, France in Nations League semis

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

A round-up of Sunday's Nations League second leg quarter-final matches.

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?

Modi unveils India's first nature-themed airport in Guwahati

Modi unveils India's first nature-themed airport in Guwahati

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

The Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati has inaugurated a new nature-themed terminal building, designed to handle 13.1 million passengers per year and serve as a key aviation hub for the northeast and a gateway to Southeast Asia.

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.

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

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'.

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.

Study Abroad: Are US, UK Losing Out To Germany, NZ?

Study Abroad: Are US, UK Losing Out To Germany, NZ?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

With stricter policies dampening the US/UK dream, Germany, Ireland and New Zealand are emerges as new study abroad destinations for Indian students.

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.

India terms EU envoys' article unusual before key Putin visit

India terms EU envoys' article unusual before key Putin visit

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

India and Russia are poised to sign multiple agreements to bolster cooperation in various sectors, including trade and healthcare, during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi. Discussions will also address the Ukraine conflict and efforts to increase Indian exports to Russia.

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.

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.

Hockey Pro League: Germany women hand India a thrashing

Hockey Pro League: Germany women hand India a thrashing

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Germany clinched their first win of the season as they stormed to a 4-0 win against India in the women's FIH Hockey Pro League.

Comeback kings Villa stun Chelsea; Arsenal, City win

Comeback kings Villa stun Chelsea; Arsenal, City win

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

After Saturday's 2-1 win at Chelsea - their 12th in 13 league matches - Aston Villa have claimed 18 points from losing positions so far this season, more than any other team.

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

Women's Nations League: Germany too good for Austria

Women's Nations League: Germany too good for Austria

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Germany's Linda Dallmann came off the bench to score one goal and fashion another as her side hammered neighbours Austria 4-1 to move top of Women's Nations League A1, with group rivals the Netherlands coming from behind to win 2-1 away to Scotland.

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.

Sindarov Youngest To Win Chess World Cup

Sindarov Youngest To Win Chess World Cup

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov beat China's Wei Yi to win the FIDE World Cup in Panaji on Wednesday, becoming, at 19, the youngest ever player to achieve the feat.

This Blind Army Officer Is An Inspiration For India

This Blind Army Officer Is An Inspiration For India

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Lieutenant Colonel C Dwarakesh is the only completely blind officer to continue in the Indian Army after losing his eyesight while in service. In his remarkable journey after disability, he enhanced his education qualification, scaled the Siachen Glacier and found purpose in sport.

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.

FIDE World Cup: Arjun lone warrior for India after Harikrishna falls

FIDE World Cup: Arjun lone warrior for India after Harikrishna falls

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

India's hopes in the FIDE World Cup 2025 will depend solely on second seed GM Arjun Erigaisi after GM P Harikrishna went down in the fifth round tiebreak against GM Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara in Panaji, Goa, on Sunday, as per a release from FIDE.

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.

PIX: One-legged footballer astounds in Germany

PIX: One-legged footballer astounds in Germany

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Pierre Kaiser has truly mastered the art of ball juggling. And when it comes to the classic rondo drill, the 35-year-old is right in the thick of it. What makes it special: in 2007, Pierre lost his leg in a train accident. Since then, football has become his greatest passion.

Deaflympics: Abhinav, Pranjali add to India's haul with mixed team gold

Deaflympics: Abhinav, Pranjali add to India's haul with mixed team gold

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

The pair had earlier equalled their own Deaf World and Olympic record in qualification.