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Germany edge Spain to retain Junior Hockey World Cup

Germany edge Spain to retain Junior Hockey World Cup

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Germany beat Spain in shoot-out to win eighth FIH Junior WC title

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.

Jr Hockey World Cup: Rampaging India thrash Oman 17-0

Jr Hockey World Cup: Rampaging India thrash Oman 17-0

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Arshdeep Singh, Manmeet Singh and Dilraj Singh struck a hat-trick each as India mauled Oman 17-0 to register their second consecutive win in the FIH men's Junior World Cup.

Mbappe 'tricks' in Real Madrid's big win; Liverpool shocked

Mbappe 'tricks' in Real Madrid's big win; Liverpool shocked

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

On a goals-filled night in the UEFA Champions League, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan and Marseille score resounding victories.

Champions League PIX: Bellingham fires Real Madrid to win; Chelsea, Liverpool win

Champions League PIX: Bellingham fires Real Madrid to win; Chelsea, Liverpool win

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday

Inspiring! Dr Manmohan Singh

Inspiring! Dr Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Gems of wisdom from Dr Manmohan Singh, who passed into the ages on December 26, 2024.

Remembering Dr Singh, Finance Minister

Remembering Dr Singh, Finance Minister

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

'The critical event signalling a new era for India was Dr Singh's 1991 Budget in which he quoted Victor Hugo to say that no power on earth could stop an idea whose time has come,' recalls T N Ninan.

Salah nets for Egypt as big guns flex muscle in World Cup qualifiers

Salah nets for Egypt as big guns flex muscle in World Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Captain Mohamed Salah scored for Egypt as they eased to a 2-0 victory over Ethiopia in their 2026 World Cup qualifier on Friday, but 2022 semi-finalists Morocco needed a late winner from Bilal El Khannouss to defeat unfancied Niger.

Happy Anniversary Anushka-Virat!

Happy Anniversary Anushka-Virat!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli celebrated their second wedding anniversary by posting throwback pictures of their romantic Italian wedding.

Ben Affleck, Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathway win at Globes 2013

Ben Affleck, Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathway win at Globes 2013

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

We take a look at the major winners.

I am a candidate for FIFA presidency, Maradona reveals

I am a candidate for FIFA presidency, Maradona reveals

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

In a private chat with friend and author, Victor Hugo Morales, the Argentine football great revealed his nomination for the presidency of the global football body

20 years on, LPG stands for loot, plunder, goonda-raj

20 years on, LPG stands for loot, plunder, goonda-raj

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

Reforms process has definitely degenerated into a newer form of LPG -- Loot, Plunder and Goonda-raj.

What's Salma Hayek Doing With Xi Jinping?

What's Salma Hayek Doing With Xi Jinping?

Rediff.com7 May 2024

French hospitality at its best at a state dinner in honour of China's President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan at Elysee Palace, Paris.

PIX: Celta hold 10-man Barca; Milan-Juve play out dour draw

PIX: Celta hold 10-man Barca; Milan-Juve play out dour draw

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Leverkusen's Schick scores hat-trick in comeback win over Heidenheim.

Lewandowski magic lifts Barca to victory

Lewandowski magic lifts Barca to victory

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Robert Lewandowski's brace earned depleted Barcelona a 2-1 comeback win at Valencia

PIX: Barcelona lose to Monaco; Arsenal held

PIX: Barcelona lose to Monaco; Arsenal held

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Barcelona made a disappointing start to their Champions League campaign by losing 2-1 to AS Monaco on Thursday.

Remembering The Day JFK Died

Remembering The Day JFK Died

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

November 22, 2023 marks 60 years since US President John F Kennedy's assassination.

When Sonia Gandhi left museum staff dumb-struck

When Sonia Gandhi left museum staff dumb-struck

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Gandhi walked into Goa Chitra, in South Goa's Benaulim village, about 40 kilometre from Panaji, on Monday evening around 4 pmand spent around 40 minutes there, founder of the museum, Victor Hugo Gomes said.

How the Rio Olympics gold medals are made

How the Rio Olympics gold medals are made

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Ask athletes what goes into Olympic gold medals, and they will likely say sweat and years of training. For Brazil's National Mint the answer is simpler: recycled silver.

Sheila loved western music, watched DDLJ 20 times!

Sheila loved western music, watched DDLJ 20 times!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Apart from these, reading was also a big passion.

PIX: French fans give heroes' welcome to World Cup champions

PIX: French fans give heroes' welcome to World Cup champions

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Hundreds of thousands of ecstatic French fans celebrated the return of their World Cup winning football team on Monday, jumping and chanting "We Are The Champions" as their bus paraded down the Champs Elysees before a special presidential reception.

ISL: ATKMB set up final clash against BFC

ISL: ATKMB set up final clash against BFC

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

ATK Mohun Bagan will meet Bengaluru FC in the ISL final, following their semifinal win over Hyderabad FC.

What would Bhagat Singh think of India 2021?

What would Bhagat Singh think of India 2021?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

'Communalism was the biggest enemy of a free society and Bhagat Singh imagined a future without it. Did we succeed in bringing alive such a future?'

Sports Shorts: Singer Underwood, NFL sued

Sports Shorts: Singer Underwood, NFL sued

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

The man who transformed Europe with paper cut-outs

The man who transformed Europe with paper cut-outs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Going by the name paperboyo, Rich McCor has developed a unique style of photography that involves using intricate paper cutouts to transform landmarks into amusing vignettes.

India, France ink 14 pacts including on nuclear energy, security

India, France ink 14 pacts including on nuclear energy, security

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Addressing a joint media event with Macron, Modi said the two countries have robust cooperation in the fields of defence and security.

PIX: Barcelona rally to beat Real Madrid; PSG, Bayern lose

PIX: Barcelona rally to beat Real Madrid; PSG, Bayern lose

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

LaLiga leaders Barcelona's pursuit of a 27th Spanish title gained momentum after a 2-1 comeback win over Real Madrid.

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Sardar Udham sets a great standard which, Utkarsh Mishra believes, would be emulated by other film-makers who want to make movies of this genre.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

Hockey WC: Minnows France stun Olympic champs Argentina

Hockey WC: Minnows France stun Olympic champs Argentina

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

After New Zealand and Spain played out a 2-2 draw earlier in the day, World No. 20, the lowest ranked side in the competition, France needed an outright win to qualify for the cross-overs and they came out with intent to achieve the goal.

PICS: Spurs win group; Liverpool finish behind Napoli

PICS: Spurs win group; Liverpool finish behind Napoli

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

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

Under-17 WC: Spain seek to bounce back against Niger

Under-17 WC: Spain seek to bounce back against Niger

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Spain, who have several players from their country's top two football academies - the La Masia and Real Madrid academies -- were beaten 1-2 by South American champions and hot favourites Brazil in their first Group D match.

EPL: Spurs beat Arsenal to keep up title challenge

EPL: Spurs beat Arsenal to keep up title challenge

Rediff.com1 May 2017

Tottenham Hotspur beat local rivals Arsenal with second-half goals from prolific pair Dele Alli and Harry Kane on Sunday to maintain their Premier league title challenge.

FIFA's new U-17 World champion: Will it be England or Spain?

FIFA's new U-17 World champion: Will it be England or Spain?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Under-17 WC final preview

Champions League: Napoli thrash Liverpool; Barcelona win

Champions League: Napoli thrash Liverpool; Barcelona win

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

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

Fire ravages Notre Dame cathedral, spire collapses

Fire ravages Notre Dame cathedral, spire collapses

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The fire sent flames and huge clouds of grey smoke billowing into the Paris sky as stunned Parisians and tourists watched on in sheer horror.

Under-17 WC SF: Spain's Tiki-Taka vs Mali's all-out attack

Under-17 WC SF: Spain's Tiki-Taka vs Mali's all-out attack

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

A battle of contrasting football styles will be on view when classical Spain cross swords with a robust Mali in the semi-finals of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup, in Navi Mumbai, on Wednesday.

PIX: Messi scores in PSG's win; Real maintain lead

PIX: Messi scores in PSG's win; Real maintain lead

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Images from the matches played across football leagues in Europe on Sunday.

Jr World Cup hockey: France stun Belgium to enter semis

Jr World Cup hockey: France stun Belgium to enter semis

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Jean-Laurent Kierffer scored a brace as France stunned European champions Belgium 5-4 in a nail-biting encounter to enter the semi-finals of the ongoing Hero Junior Men's Hockey World Cup in Delhi on Thursday.

Nations League PIX: Portugal thump Croatia; Mbappe magic gives France win

Nations League PIX: Portugal thump Croatia; Mbappe magic gives France win

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Diogo Jota and Joao Felix both scored their first international goals in the second half before Bruno Petkovic pulled one back and Andre Silva then added a fourth.