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Saudi nightmare over! Neymar parts ways with Al-Hilal

Saudi nightmare over! Neymar parts ways with Al-Hilal

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

The 32-year-old sustained a knee injury in Brazil's World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in October 2023 and has struggled to get back to his best.

World Championship showdown: Neeraj Chopra hunts gold again

World Championship showdown: Neeraj Chopra hunts gold again

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Neeraj Chopra is set to face Nadeem for the first time after the 2024 Paris Olympics, giving him a chance to avenge his second-place finish in the French capital.

'Saudi Arabia Won't Align With Pakistan Against India'

'Saudi Arabia Won't Align With Pakistan Against India'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

'The background for the Saudi-Pakistan agreement is the fact that the regional security order has collapsed due to the Israeli attack on Doha.' 'The Americans have largely abandoned their security guarantee for West Asia and the region has no choice but to look at alternatives.'

Tell the full story of Obeid's death: Salah calls out UEFA tribute

Tell the full story of Obeid's death: Salah calls out UEFA tribute

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Salah has called out UEFA for omitting key details about the death of Palestinian football legend Suleiman al-Obeid in their tribute post

Every Picture Tells A Story

Every Picture Tells A Story

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

UNSC report on Pahalgam cites TRF claim, Lashkar link

UNSC report on Pahalgam cites TRF claim, Lashkar link

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

A UN Security Council report states that The Resistance Front (TRF) claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam terror attack and published a photograph of the attack site. The report also cites assertions that the attack could not have happened without the support of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT).

'ISI Had No Clue About US' Bin Laden Mission'

'ISI Had No Clue About US' Bin Laden Mission'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'Shock, confusion, and paralysis reigned.' 'Pakistan was caught in a most embarrassing situation. It could neither claim credit for the operation nor admit to a dismal intelligence failure and lack of army preparedness.'

Robert Redford: The Man Beyond The Sex Symbol

Robert Redford: The Man Beyond The Sex Symbol

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

With his killer smile, the sex symbol image, Robert Redford would go beyond just being an actor, remembers Aseem Chhabra.

Former judge to oversee AIFF tender for new partner

Former judge to oversee AIFF tender for new partner

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

SC directs Nageswara Rao to oversee selection of new commercial partner of AIFF

If India wants to be treated as a strategic ally of US...: Trump official

If India wants to be treated as a strategic ally of US...: Trump official

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Notably, US President Donald Trump and his administration have continuously targeted India over its purchase of Russian crude oil. India, on the other hand, has always maintained that India's purchases are based on its domestic needs and economic security.

Elavenil Valarivan is Asian Champion!

Elavenil Valarivan is Asian Champion!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Elavenil Valarivan strikes 10m air rifle gold; juniors continue dominance

US Farm Distress Real Reason For Trump's Tariff Tantrums

US Farm Distress Real Reason For Trump's Tariff Tantrums

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

'What the US appears to be doing is to force India to be "the buyer of last resort", on whom their products can be dumped, 1.4 billion people have to eat something, so why not eat American corn?' 'What is exercising the Trump lot is the fact that most of the farms are in solidly Republican Midwestern states: Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin,' points out Rajeev Srinivasan.

'Pakistan Does America's Dirty Work'

'Pakistan Does America's Dirty Work'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'What the Americans want is to destabilise Iran. For destabilising Iran, you need access. 'One access is through Iraq. The other access is through Pakistan.'

Every One Of These Pictures Tell A Story

Every One Of These Pictures Tell A Story

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Are Ronaldo, Georgina Tying the Knot?

Are Ronaldo, Georgina Tying the Knot?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

While fans speculate about a possible engagement, Ronaldo has yet to share any confirmation on his own social platforms.

Bagha Jatin: Forgotten Hero Of The Fight For Freedom

Bagha Jatin: Forgotten Hero Of The Fight For Freedom

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Jyotindranath Mukherjee, popularly known as Bagha Jatin, attained martyrdom while fighting the British in Balasore district on September 9, 1915. It is unfortunate that the supreme sacrifice made by Bagha Jatin and his associates is little known outside Bengal and Odisha.

Hamas leader Issa, Oct 7 attack mastermind, killed in IDF attack

Hamas leader Issa, Oct 7 attack mastermind, killed in IDF attack

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

The IDF in a late Saturday night post said that Issa was one of the masterminds of the October 7, 2023 attack.

Why Ronaldo declined offers to play Club World Cup

Why Ronaldo declined offers to play Club World Cup

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

'I had some offers to play in the World Cup but I think it didn't make sense because I prefer to have a good rest, because this season will be very long as it is the World Cup season at the end of the year.'

Khalid Jamil era begins with spectacular win!

Khalid Jamil era begins with spectacular win!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

CAFA Nations Cup: Gurpreet, defenders earn India win over Tajikistan

Children among over 100 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

Children among over 100 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

More than 100 Palestinians, including children and women, were killed and dozens of others injured since dawn on Saturday as a result of Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip.

World Cup winner Xavi applies for India job...but

World Cup winner Xavi applies for India job...but

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Xavi, it is learnt, "sent an email from his own account" to apply for the post.

'All Of Us Want To Finish This War'

'All Of Us Want To Finish This War'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'The Alaska Summit made me realise that while difficult, peace is within reach.'

Space Milestones For India On Ganesh Chaturthi

Space Milestones For India On Ganesh Chaturthi

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

India took another leap in space infrastructure with the foundation stone laid for a new launch pad at the country's second rocket port in Kulasekarapattinam.

Is That Flying Radha?

Is That Flying Radha?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Big Upsets! Man City, Inter Milan knocked out of Club World Cup

Big Upsets! Man City, Inter Milan knocked out of Club World Cup

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal stunned Manchester City 4-3 in extra-time in Orlando on Monday to pull off one of the shocks of the Club World Cup.

Chopra still searching for perfect technique ahead of DL Finals

Chopra still searching for perfect technique ahead of DL Finals

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

'In Doha, the 90m throw was really good, but technically I don't want to say that was perfect.'

The Search For Survivors

The Search For Survivors

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Chelsea ride on own goal to join Fluminense in Club World Cup semis

Chelsea ride on own goal to join Fluminense in Club World Cup semis

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Brazil's Fluminense continued their fairy-tale run at the Club World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal on Friday in Orlando, Florida, to book their place in the semi-finals.

What Stories These Pictures Tell!

What Stories These Pictures Tell!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

World Boxing Cup: Hitesh, Sachin start on winning note

World Boxing Cup: Hitesh, Sachin start on winning note

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

In the women's competition, Minakshi began her campaign with a clean 5-0 win over Australia's Madeleine Bowen in the light flyweight division, while Muskan edged England's Kerry Davis 3-2 in a closely contested middleweight category bout.

Books by Arundhati Roy, Noorani among 25 banned by J-K govt

Books by Arundhati Roy, Noorani among 25 banned by J-K govt

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

The Jammu and Kashmir government has declared the publication of 25 books as forfeited for promoting false narratives and glorifying terrorism. The books include those written by famous authors like Moulana Moudadi, Arundhati Roy, A G Noorani, Victoria Schofield and David Devadas.

Ronaldo misses penalty! Al-Nassr out of Saudi Cup

Ronaldo misses penalty! Al-Nassr out of Saudi Cup

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo's nightmarish spell at Al-Nassr continued as the Portuguese superstar missed a crucial stoppage-time penalty, sending his side crashing out of the King's Cup on Tuesday night.

India's Lone Woman Downhill Rider Turns Trailblazer

India's Lone Woman Downhill Rider Turns Trailblazer

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

'I wasn't just racing, I was paving the way for others.'

Neymar's Al-Hilal debut marred by another injury

Neymar's Al-Hilal debut marred by another injury

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Neymar was not too downcast after being forced to leave Monday's Asian Champions League Elite match due to injury with the Al-Hilal forward saying he felt the issue was nothing more than a strong cramp.

Tears and tributes as players honour Jota at Club World Cup

Tears and tributes as players honour Jota at Club World Cup

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Diogo Jota, a Liverpool forward, and his younger brother Andre Silva were killed in a car accident in northwestern Spain on Thursday morning.

Guinness World Record, Here I Come!

Guinness World Record, Here I Come!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Each Of These Pictures Tell A Story

Each Of These Pictures Tell A Story

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

France's move to recognise Palestinian state irks US, Israel

France's move to recognise Palestinian state irks US, Israel

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Macron said in a post on X that he will formalise the decision at the UN General Assembly in September. "The urgent thing today is that the war in Gaza stops and the civilian population is saved," he wrote.

Al-Qaeda Genie Is Out Of The Bottle

Al-Qaeda Genie Is Out Of The Bottle

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

... and there is no stopping its pan-Islamic agenda, cautions Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

The 25 Books Banned In Kashmir

The 25 Books Banned In Kashmir

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Bookstore owners were cautioned against keeping or distributing the books. Police personnel briefed the bookstore owners about the legal consequences of violating the ban.