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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.

Chennai Challenger: Nagal rallies to enter quarter-finals

Chennai Challenger: Nagal rallies to enter quarter-finals

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Sumit Nagal staged a grand recovery to get the better of Jason Jung of Chinese Taipei 3-6, 6-2, 6-0 and book his place in the quarter-finals of the Chennai Open ATP Challenger in Chennai on Thursday.

Maiden grand slam win for India's Ramkumar at French Open

Maiden grand slam win for India's Ramkumar at French Open

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Ramkumar Ramanathan partnered with American Hunter Reese won his first main draw win at a Grand Slam at Rolland Garros on Wednesday

Rune stuns Djokovic to storm into semis; injured Swiatek retires

Rune stuns Djokovic to storm into semis; injured Swiatek retires

Rediff.com18 May 2023

For the first time since 2004, neither Novak Djokovic nor the injured Rafael Nadal will be in the Rome final.

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.

Champions League PIX: Benzema seals Real Madrid win against Liverpool; reach QFs

Champions League PIX: Benzema seals Real Madrid win against Liverpool; reach QFs

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Real Madrid through to next round, win 6-2 on aggregate, Liverpool ousted

PIX: Zverev beats Bautista Agut; Medvedev powers on

PIX: Zverev beats Bautista Agut; Medvedev powers on

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Alexander Zverev continued to rebuild his confidence on clay with a straight sets win over Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut in the Monte Carlo Masters second round.

UCL PIX: Newcastle stun PSG; Man City, Barcelona win

UCL PIX: Newcastle stun PSG; Man City, Barcelona win

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League

Croat veteran Lovren awaits another Neymar face-off

Croat veteran Lovren awaits another Neymar face-off

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

The 33-year-old centre back Lovren has faced Neymar on three occasions and lost every time, with the unstoppable Brazilian scoring four goals against him.

Now, Priyanka has a BEACH PARTY!

Now, Priyanka has a BEACH PARTY!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Inside pictures from Priyanka Chopra's birthday party.

5 Indian-origin women executives on Barron's 100 Most Influential Women in US Finance list

5 Indian-origin women executives on Barron's 100 Most Influential Women in US Finance list

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Five Indian-origin women executives have made it to Barron's prestigious annual '100 Most Influential Women in US Finance' list for achieving positions of prominence in the financial services industry and helping shape its future. Barron's is a sister publication of the Wall Street Journal, published by Dow Jones and Company. "The list honours established and emerging leaders in financial services, the corporate world, nonprofit organisations, and government," the magazine said in a press release.

Meet the top men's contenders at French Open

Meet the top men's contenders at French Open

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Take a look at the five top contenders for the men's singles title at the French Open:

Champions League PIX: Rashford sent off in shocking defeat; Real advances to last 16

Champions League PIX: Rashford sent off in shocking defeat; Real advances to last 16

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Roundup of the Champions League matches played on Wednesday night

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea Hammered as wait for win continues

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea Hammered as wait for win continues

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played over the weekend.

NFL legend Tom Brady and Gisele announce divorce

NFL legend Tom Brady and Gisele announce divorce

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen finalise divorce to end 13-year marriage

France coach ready to counter Messi in World Cup final

France coach ready to counter Messi in World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

France will be bidding to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to retain the title.

PM, Bindra hail 'exceptional performance' from Suhas

PM, Bindra hail 'exceptional performance' from Suhas

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

Congratulating Suhas Yathiraj, an IAS officer who won a silver medal at the Paralympics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described him as a fantastic confluence of service and sports who has captured the imagination of the entire nation.

Man United's Champions League last 16 hopes in danger

Man United's Champions League last 16 hopes in danger

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Images from UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

PICS: Bayern beat Manchester Utd; Arsenal thrash PSV

PICS: Bayern beat Manchester Utd; Arsenal thrash PSV

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

A summary of the UEFA Champions League Group Stage action, on Wednesday.

PIX: Barca's young guns steal the show; Atletico held

PIX: Barca's young guns steal the show; Atletico held

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

A round-up of Sunday's matches in LaLiga, Ligue 1 and Serie A

Giroud targets scoring record as France face Denmark

Giroud targets scoring record as France face Denmark

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Target man Giroud is level with Thierry Henry on 51 goals after scoring twice in their 4-1 win against Australia on Tuesday.

Euro: Injury worries for France ahead of Switzerland clash

Euro: Injury worries for France ahead of Switzerland clash

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

World champions France are facing mounting injuries ahead of their Euro 2020 Round of 16 match against Switzerland on Monday, with coach Didier Deschamps struggling for options.

PIX: Kane double fires Bayern to win; Barca edge Villarreal

PIX: Kane double fires Bayern to win; Barca edge Villarreal

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Harry Kane scored twice in his first league appearance in front of a home crowd to steer champions Bayern Munich to a 3-1 victory over Augsburg.

EPL PIX: Big wins for City, Spurs; Forest stun Chelsea

EPL PIX: Big wins for City, Spurs; Forest stun Chelsea

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

The largest LGBTQ celebration in the world!

The largest LGBTQ celebration in the world!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Thousands of people took to the New York City streets for the largest LGBTQ celebration in the world. It's the first time WorldPride is being held in the United States. The march coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, considered the catalyst for the modern gay rights movement.

PE fund Advent to buy Suven Pharma

PE fund Advent to buy Suven Pharma

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Global private equity investor Advent International on Monday said it is acquiring a significant stake in Suven Pharmaceuticals from its promoters, the Jasti family. The PE major said this will be followed with an open offer to acquire 26 per cent more in the listed contract development and manufacturing organisation from public shareholders, and also merge the company with investee company Cohance Lifesciences, as per an official statement. Media reports on a Monday morning pegged the acquisition at Rs 6,300 crore, and that Advent had pipped rival Blackstone for the acquisition.

Krishna Nagar wins badminton gold at Paralympics

Krishna Nagar wins badminton gold at Paralympics

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

Krishna Nagar secured India's second gold medal in badminton at the Tokyo Paralympics, notching a thrilling three-game win over Hong Kong's Chu Man Kai in the men's singles SH6 class final.

EPL PIX: Aston Villa stun Chelsea; Spurs draw at Arsenal

EPL PIX: Aston Villa stun Chelsea; Spurs draw at Arsenal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday

Japan need new tactics against plucky Croatia

Japan need new tactics against plucky Croatia

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Captain Luca Modric, who with Ivan Perisic and Dejan Lovren forms a high class but ageing core to the team, says they fear no-one and they will have done their homework on the Samurai Blue.

Shooting WC: India top medal tally with 3 gold, 4 silver, 1 bronze

Shooting WC: India top medal tally with 3 gold, 4 silver, 1 bronze

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

India finished the tournament with eight medals

EPL PIX: United down Forest; Arsenal draw at West Ham

EPL PIX: United down Forest; Arsenal draw at West Ham

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Manchester United climbed to third place in their quest for a berth in next season's Champions League.

EPL PIX: Liverpool, City win; Man United stunned

EPL PIX: Liverpool, City win; Man United stunned

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday night.

In land of Maradona and Messi, fans jostle for World Cup stickers

In land of Maradona and Messi, fans jostle for World Cup stickers

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The trend has generated a wave of social media memes and satire, and even the creation of an app that allows you to track where to get the coveted stickers. New stock has been selling out in a matter of hours.

Syed Modi badminton: Sindhu, Katethong have it easy

Syed Modi badminton: Sindhu, Katethong have it easy

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu stormed into the second round of the women's singles in the Syed Modi International Super 300 badminton tournament after a dominating victory over compatriot Tanya Hemanth, in Lucknow, on Wednesday.

Junior Worlds: Aishwary bags gold, smashes world record

Junior Worlds: Aishwary bags gold, smashes world record

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Among other Indians in the field, Sanskar Havelia was 11th with a score of 1160, Pankaj Mukheja 15th with 1157, Sartaj Tiwana 16th with 1157 and Gurman Singh finished 22nd with a score of 1153.

How Gerrard outfoxed Lampard in first managerial clash

How Gerrard outfoxed Lampard in first managerial clash

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Gerrard's side turned their fortunes around at the expense of the visitors under Lampard

FIFA WC Preview: Injury-hit France flirt with champions curse

FIFA WC Preview: Injury-hit France flirt with champions curse

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

The French in 2002, Italy in 2010, Spain in 2014 and Germany in 2018 all followed their stuttering starts as champions by bombing out in the group stage.

FIFA WC Preview: France on a tightrope in knockouts

FIFA WC Preview: France on a tightrope in knockouts

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Les Bleus, who face Poland in the last 16 on Sunday, underperformed at the Education City stadium and only after Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann and Ousmane Dembele came off the bench did they pose any threat.

World Bank appoints Indian national Indermit Gill as chief economist

World Bank appoints Indian national Indermit Gill as chief economist

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The World Bank has appointed Indermit Gill, an Indian national, chief economist and senior vice-president for development economics at the multilateral development bank. "Indermit Gill brings to this role a combination of leadership, invaluable expertise and practical experience working with country governments on macroeconomic imbalances, growth, poverty, institutions, conflict, and climate change," World Bank President David Malpass said in a statement. His appointment will be effective September 1, 2022.

Pogba tests positive for COVID-19, left out of France squad

Pogba tests positive for COVID-19, left out of France squad

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Deschamps said Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga was called up as a late replacement for Pogba.