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Barca help refugee children dream for better future

Barca help refugee children dream for better future

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Organisers say the soccer training sessions for children hosted at two refugee camps on the Greek island promote dialogue, respect and tolerance among the young participants, helping to easing stress and nurture friendships.

This athlete's fitness journey will baffle you

This athlete's fitness journey will baffle you

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Raipur's Nami Rai didn't let marriage or lack of sporting facilities affect her love for fitness.

Federation Cup: Bengaluru FC off to winning start

Federation Cup: Bengaluru FC off to winning start

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

I-League leaders Bengaluru FC began their Federation Cup campaign in style with a 5-3 win over Sporting Clube de Goa in a thrilling match on Wednesday.

Have you seen Gautam Gambhir with bindi and dupatta?

Have you seen Gautam Gambhir with bindi and dupatta?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Cricketer Gautam Gambhir too expressed his support and congratulated everyone on the dilution of Section 377.

Virat Kohli reveals his 10-year plan

Virat Kohli reveals his 10-year plan

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

India captain Virat Kohli will like to 'play for another 10 years' if he is able to train as hard as he is at this point of time in his career.

From 2017 Force India's Hulkenberg to race for Renault

From 2017 Force India's Hulkenberg to race for Renault

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

German Formula One driver Nico Hulkenberg will leave Force India and race for Renault in 2017 after signing a multi-year deal with the French manufacturer.

Can Mbappe's France emulate Pele's boys from Brazil?

Can Mbappe's France emulate Pele's boys from Brazil?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

The precocious Kylian Mbappe could be one of the pillars of a French team with the potential to dominate the world game in the way Pele and his team mates did from the late 50s through to 1970.

'The main challenge is social distancing in slums'

'The main challenge is social distancing in slums'

Rediff.com10 May 2020

'When we talk about social distancing, it almost impossible to maintain this in slums.' 'So we had to talk to the people about cleanliness.' 'It was a task because everybody uses public toilets. So our volunteers targeted those spots to spread awareness.'

At wrong end of goal sprees, Panama, Tunisia fight for third place

At wrong end of goal sprees, Panama, Tunisia fight for third place

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Panama and Tunisia have been the fall-guys in the two top-scoring matches of World Cup 2018, but both teams will hope to show they have learnt some lessons from their efforts in Russia before they head home after their Group G match on Thursday.

Zico leaves FC Goa after three seasons in charge

Zico leaves FC Goa after three seasons in charge

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

In its immediate next step, the club is in the process of appointing a Technical Director, who has the relevant coaching experience and scouting knowledge within the Indian footballing ecosystem.

Mourinho backs World Cup expansion, video technology

Mourinho backs World Cup expansion, video technology

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Jose Mourinho believes an expanded World Cup tournament would develop the sport in areas lacking strong soccer foundations without proving to be a burden for both clubs or players in major leagues.

Will lady luck shine on Nadal?

Will lady luck shine on Nadal?

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Girlfriend Xisca Perello, sister Maria Isabel Nadal and mother Ana Maria Parera help him restore the balance away from the courts.

'BJP may be inches ahead of SP'

'BJP may be inches ahead of SP'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

'I don't think there is a wave in favour of the Samajwadi Party, or against the BJP.' 'This election is largely about which party is able to build a larger social and political coalition.'

'Hima Das is progressing in the right direction'

'Hima Das is progressing in the right direction'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Hima Das is nearing her best, having won five successive gold medals in three weeks in Europe.

France, Brazil in 0-0 draw

France, Brazil in 0-0 draw

Rediff.com21 May 2004

Brazil dominated most of the game and had the best chance after 67 minutes when Roberto Carlos hit the post.

Federer and Nadal to attempt world record in Cape Town

Federer and Nadal to attempt world record in Cape Town

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will attempt to set a world record for attendance at a tennis match, with the help of some celebrity guests, when they play an exhibition game in Cape Town in February.

Mary Kom 'excited' ahead of Parliament debut

Mary Kom 'excited' ahead of Parliament debut

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

'I am feeling so nervous. I will be among so many big politicians.' 'It is a big responsibility and I hope I learn every day and do something for the people in whatever way I can.'

Soccer Extras: Saudi players visit Jerusalem; Neymar out for 4 weeks

Soccer Extras: Saudi players visit Jerusalem; Neymar out for 4 weeks

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

The designer who gave the sari its rightful due at Cannes

The designer who gave the sari its rightful due at Cannes

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Sanjay Garg put the spotlight on Indian separates at the film festival.

The star and the star child of Wimbledon

The star and the star child of Wimbledon

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

The first week of Wimbledon is over and the tournament has been full of surprises. The grudge match between Nick Kyrgios and Rafael Nadal and the rise of the phenom that is Cori 'Coco' Gauff have been the shining moments at this year's tournament.

All eyes on Stuttgart as Sharapova poised for return

All eyes on Stuttgart as Sharapova poised for return

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

While some say the five-times Grand Slam champion, initially banned for two years after testing positive for Meldonium, has done her time some fellow players are angry the red carpet is being rolled out.

'Golf in India will EXPLODE if Anirban wins in Rio'

'Golf in India will EXPLODE if Anirban wins in Rio'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Lauding India's presence in the world of golf, Tiger Woods today said that Anirban Lahiri can make the game 'explode' in the Indian market by winning a medal in the 2016 Rio Olympics.

India blank Scotland to enter mixed team quarters in badminton

India blank Scotland to enter mixed team quarters in badminton

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

India blanked Scotland 5-0 to enter the quarterfinals of the badminton mixed team event, displaying tremendous form en route to their third successive clean sweep at the Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast, on Friday.

The key strengths of Liverpool's winners

The key strengths of Liverpool's winners

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Liverpool could be crowned champions of England for the first time in 30 years, on Wednesday, having turned the Premier League title race into a procession.

Indian youngsters should take gamble of playing abroad: Bhutia

Indian youngsters should take gamble of playing abroad: Bhutia

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

COVID-19: How The RAT Can Help

COVID-19: How The RAT Can Help

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'Serial testing is much more valuable than a single test which reflects just a point in time.'

With surgical strike, India showed its new anti-terror policy: PM

With surgical strike, India showed its new anti-terror policy: PM

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

The prime minister said the country would give befitting response to every terrorist.

Indian women's hockey team to raise funds to feed the poor

Indian women's hockey team to raise funds to feed the poor

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

The Indian women's hockey team launched an 18-day fun fitness challenge starting on Friday to raise funds towards helping the poor and migrant families whose lives have been affected due to the coronavirus pandemic. While the challenge aims to raise crowdfunding for the cause, the movement also encourages people to use this opportunity to adapt to an active lifestyle during the nation-wide lockdown that has been extended till May 3, 2020.

Ronaldinho facing money laundering charges in Paraguay?

Ronaldinho facing money laundering charges in Paraguay?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The inquiry that led to the detention of former Brazil player Ronaldinho Gaucho enters a new stage this week as prosecutors focus on what they believe is a money laundering scheme involving the businesswoman who invited him to Paraguay. Investigators will begin reviewing files and messages on the phones of the former Barcelona and AC Milan player and his brother and business manager Roberto Assis.

Will ISL inspire youth to take up football as career?

Will ISL inspire youth to take up football as career?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

The ISL 2017 witnessed a spike of over 103 per cent in domestic players' salary as compared to the inaugural year, as the 10 clubs together spent Rs 48.85 crore on Sunday to secure signatures of 156 players in the player draft in Mumbai.

'Kohli does more advertisements than all Bollywood actors'

'Kohli does more advertisements than all Bollywood actors'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

After winning the hearts of Indian cricket fans, Virat Kohli seems to be the new talking point in tinsel town as well now. Ace Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan seems to be in awe of the Indian batting sensation. Talking about Kohli's ever-growing popularity, Abhishek said, "He is doing great things for the country. He is super-fit and is currently doing more advertisements than all of us combined." Kohli and Abhishek shared the stage with India batsman Ajkinkya Rahane and actor Arjun Kapoor to announce the charity football match to be played between cricket stars and Bollywood personalities on June 4 in Andheri Sports Complex, suburban Mumbai.

South Africa need to take inspiration from England: Kallis

South Africa need to take inspiration from England: Kallis

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

South Africa must look to emulate England as they look to rebuild their squad and change their one-day international mentality following a premature exit from the World Cup, former all-rounder Jacques Kallis said.

How ban on Jallikattu will affect villagers' livelihood

How ban on Jallikattu will affect villagers' livelihood

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Jallikattu is organised at 24 places Tamil Nadu between January 14 and January 17. An event can raise up to Rs 15 lakh in a village

SPOTTED! Katrina, John, Madhavan at Mumbai Marathon

SPOTTED! Katrina, John, Madhavan at Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

Actress Katrina Kaif wanted to participate in her first-ever Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon, on Sunday, but things don't go as planned.

What you must know about Shivaji memorial off Mumbai coast

What you must know about Shivaji memorial off Mumbai coast

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday lay the foundation stone for the grand memorial of Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

After NBA debut Bhullar to tour India to promote basketball

After NBA debut Bhullar to tour India to promote basketball

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Sim Bhullar, who earlier this month became the first player of Indian descent to play in the high-profile National Basketball Association (NBA) league, will visit India from May 2-7 to promote the growth of basketball in the country.

'India must win 1st Test in South Africa'

'India must win 1st Test in South Africa'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

'Whichever team starts well, they will have always the advantage because it will be tough for the other team to bounce back in a three-match series.'

Indian football round-up: Bengaluru FC storm into AFC Cup group stage

Indian football round-up: Bengaluru FC storm into AFC Cup group stage

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Stephen Constantine said he has accepted the contract extension offered to him by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), which will make him the longest serving national coach in the history of the sport.

NBA looking to win clicks and eye-balls of cricket-obsessed Indians

NBA looking to win clicks and eye-balls of cricket-obsessed Indians

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Now, with an aim to make basketball the second-most followed sport in India, the NBA launched its customized NBA.com in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.