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Tulips Draw Tourists to Srinagar

Tulips Draw Tourists to Srinagar

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, located at the foothills of the Zabarwan mountains, feature around 1.8 million tulips across 75 varieties.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Struggling Spain face another stubborn opponent in Saudi Arabia

FIFA World Cup 2026: Struggling Spain face another stubborn opponent in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com4 days ago

Spain arrive into their Group H clash against Saudi Arabia needing a sharper attacking display after being held to a shock 0-0 draw by World Cup debutants Cape Verde in their opening match in Atlanta.

FIFA World Cup: Spain's Yamal says the best is yet to come

FIFA World Cup: Spain's Yamal says the best is yet to come

Rediff.com2 days ago

Spain's teenage winger Lamine Yamal says he has plenty of improvement left in his fledgling career with fans not yet having seen the best.

So close! NZ miss historic first FIFA World Cup win

So close! NZ miss historic first FIFA World Cup win

Rediff.com7 days ago

New Zealand's football coach Darren Bazeley lauded his team's performance in a 2-2 draw against Iran at the World Cup, where they came close to securing their first-ever win. Elijah Just scored twice for New Zealand, but Iran equalised late, leaving all Group G teams with one point.

Iniyan Pa Dominates Global Chess Festival, Claims Masters Crown

Iniyan Pa Dominates Global Chess Festival, Claims Masters Crown

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian Grandmaster Iniyan Pa has won the Masters category of the Global Chess Festival, dominating the tournament from start to finish. The 24-year-old national champion secured the title in his debut appearance, earning a prize purse of Rs 8 lakh. Nithin Babu and Madhvendra Pratap Sharma also triumphed in the Challenger and Junior Master categories, respectively, qualifying for next year's Masters event.

FIFA World Cup: Goan Origin Araujo Earns Uruguay Crucial Point

FIFA World Cup: Goan Origin Araujo Earns Uruguay Crucial Point

Rediff.com7 days ago

Uruguay winger Maximiliano Arajo, whose grandfather hailed from Goa's Loutolim village, scored a late equaliser to earn his side a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in their FIFA World Cup opener.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Ruben Dias backs Cristiano Ronaldo amid growing scrutiny

FIFA World Cup 2026: Ruben Dias backs Cristiano Ronaldo amid growing scrutiny

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Portugal squad are shutting out criticism of the team and captain Cristiano Ronaldo following an underwhelming draw in their World Cup opener against Democratic Republic of Congo, defender Ruben Dias said on Friday.

Cabo Verde Goalkeeper Vozinha's Mother Arrives For World Cup Match

Cabo Verde Goalkeeper Vozinha's Mother Arrives For World Cup Match

Rediff.com1 days ago

Cabo Verde goalkeeper Josimar 'Vozinha' Dias's mother, Ana Candida Evora, was welcomed by FIFA in Miami, ahead of Cabo Verde's FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H clash against Uruguay. This heartwarming gesture followed Vozinha's emotional revelation about his family's visa issues preventing them from attending his historic 0-0 draw against Spain. US authorities, in coordination with the State Department, the Cape Verde government, and FIFA, facilitated her travel, allowing her to support her son and the 'Blue Sharks' in person.

Dalot Defends Ronaldo, Claims Portugal Facing Unwanted Negativity

Dalot Defends Ronaldo, Claims Portugal Facing Unwanted Negativity

Rediff.com3 days ago

Portugal defender Diogo Dalot has defended Cristiano Ronaldo and insisted the squad remains united despite criticism following their World Cup draw with DR Congo, claiming some people are actively hoping Portugal fail.

Mohammedan Sporting Club Fight Back For Draw Against SC Delhi

Mohammedan Sporting Club Fight Back For Draw Against SC Delhi

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Mohammedan Sporting Club twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Sporting Club Delhi in their Indian Super League match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

Is This The Save Of The World Cup?

Is This The Save Of The World Cup?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Alireza Beiranvand produced seven saves, including a stunning contender for save of the tournament, as Iran held Belgium to a 0-0 draw at the FIFA World Cup.
The performance capped an extraordinary journey from poverty and homelessness to national hero.

India's Forex Reserves Decline by Nearly $10 Billion

India's Forex Reserves Decline by Nearly $10 Billion

Rediff.com4 days ago

India's foreign exchange reserves saw a substantial decline of USD 9.985 billion, reaching USD 671.625 billion for the week ended June 12, primarily driven by a sharp decrease in gold reserves, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

FIFA World Cup 2026: Yamal ignites Spain's goal rush in 4-0 rout of Saudi Arabia

FIFA World Cup 2026: Yamal ignites Spain's goal rush in 4-0 rout of Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com2 days ago

Inspired by Lamine Yamal, Spain strolled to a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia in Group H on Sunday, where Mikel Oyarzabal restored his reputation with two goals and Luis de la Fuente's side found their groove after an underwhelming World Cup opener.

FIFA World Cup: 'Team Must Score, Not You': Henry Blasts Ronaldo

FIFA World Cup: 'Team Must Score, Not You': Henry Blasts Ronaldo

Rediff.com5 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo had a quiet start to the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their opening Group K match.

Vaishali draws, Sindarov secures Candidates title

Vaishali draws, Sindarov secures Candidates title

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali remains in contention at the Women's Candidates Chess tournament after drawing with Zhongyi Tan, while Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan won the open section. Key final round matchups are set to determine the final standings.

Iran blasts US after World Cup travel request denied

Iran blasts US after World Cup travel request denied

Rediff.com4 days ago

Iran's Football Federation will lodge an official protest with FIFA after the United States reportedly denied the national team's request to travel to Los Angeles two days before their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match against Belgium, citing geopolitical tensions and previous visa issues.

Can Ronaldo Spark Portugal's Revival Against Uzbekistan?

Can Ronaldo Spark Portugal's Revival Against Uzbekistan?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Portugal's football team faces Uzbekistan in their next World Cup match, needing a significant improvement in their attacking performance after a disappointing 1-1 draw with DR Congo.

Bengaluru FC And Mumbai City FC Play Out Goalless Draw

Bengaluru FC And Mumbai City FC Play Out Goalless Draw

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City FC played to a goalless draw in a tightly contested Indian Super League (ISL) match, with both teams missing key opportunities to secure a victory.

Disciplinary Woes Mount At 2026 FIFA World Cup

Disciplinary Woes Mount At 2026 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com1 days ago

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already seen eight red cards, matching the combined total of the 2018 and 2022 tournaments. This surge in dismissals, including six straight red cards, highlights a significant increase in disciplinary actions compared to recent editions, with Belgium's Nathan Ngoy being the latest player sent off.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Brazil's Neymar to miss second group game amid injury recovery

FIFA World Cup 2026: Brazil's Neymar to miss second group game amid injury recovery

Rediff.com5 days ago

Brazil forward Neymar will not travel with the squad for their second World Cup group game against Haiti in Philadelphia on Friday as he continues to recover from a calf injury, the Brazilian football association said.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Debutants Cape Verde celebrate maiden point like champions

FIFA World Cup 2026: Debutants Cape Verde celebrate maiden point like champions

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

When the final whistle blew, players embraced, danced and celebrated on the pitch as if they had won the match. Their joy was understandable. Against one of football's traditional giants and the world's second-ranked team, Cape Verde had achieved something few thought possible.

Penalties shared as Atletico, Arsenal draw Champions League semis first leg

Penalties shared as Atletico, Arsenal draw Champions League semis first leg

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Atletico Madrid and Arsenal played to a 1-1 draw in their Champions League semi-final first leg, with both goals coming from penalties. Julian Alvarez equalised for Atletico after Viktor Gyokeres had given Arsenal the lead.

FIFA World Cup watch party ends in tragedy in Jordan

FIFA World Cup watch party ends in tragedy in Jordan

Rediff.com16 hours ago

A stampede occurred in central Amman during a crowded gathering of fans watching Jordan's World Cup match against Algeria, resulting in one death and eight injuries. The incident took place at Hashemite Square due to heavy congestion and crowd movement.

Discounts drive Russian oil imports to new high

Discounts drive Russian oil imports to new high

Rediff.com18 hours ago

India's crude oil imports from Russia reached a record high of approximately 2.73 million barrels per day (mbpd) in June, driven by discounts of $2-5 a barrel. This surge comes as the West Asia crisis disrupted supplies from traditional sources and China reduced its own purchases, leading Russia to offer more favourable terms to India.

Cape Verde keeper Vozinha set for emotional World Cup reunion with mom

Cape Verde keeper Vozinha set for emotional World Cup reunion with mom

Rediff.com6 days ago

Cape Verde's heroic goalkeeper Vozinha will have his mother in the stands when he next takes to the pitch at the World Cup on Sunday, after US officials moved to ensure she could obtain a visa in time.

India Dominates Pakistan 4-3 In Thrilling FIH Pro League Clash

India Dominates Pakistan 4-3 In Thrilling FIH Pro League Clash

Rediff.com12 hours ago

India secured a 4-3 victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in a high-stakes FIH Pro League match in London, extending their decade-long unbeaten run. Despite Pakistan taking an early lead, India fought back to establish a significant advantage before Pakistan's late surge fell short.

FIFA World Cup: 'Hydration breaks add nothing but take away a lot'

FIFA World Cup: 'Hydration breaks add nothing but take away a lot'

Rediff.com3 days ago

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa said the hydration breaks introduced in each half of matches at the World Cup add nothing to football while destroying the sport's cultural essence.

Indian Women's Hockey Team Ends Argentina Tour With Draw

Indian Women's Hockey Team Ends Argentina Tour With Draw

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

The Indian women's hockey team concluded their four-match tour of Argentina with a 2-2 draw, showcasing resilience and determination after a challenging start to the series.

Security tightened ahead of CJP's second Delhi stir seeking Pradhan's exit

Security tightened ahead of CJP's second Delhi stir seeking Pradhan's exit

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police has implemented extensive security and surveillance measures across the national capital in anticipation of the second protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar. The protest, led by CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, has received permission and is expected to draw supporters from various regions, prompting the deployment of CCTV cameras, body-worn cameras, barricades, and reserve forces to ensure peace and order.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Vinicius joins Brazil legends, reaches unique feat

FIFA World Cup 2026: Vinicius joins Brazil legends, reaches unique feat

Rediff.com3 days ago

Brazil showed their attacking intent from the outset and thought they had taken an early lead when Raphinha finished from Bruno Guimaraes' clever through ball. However, the celebrations were cut short by an offside flag.

FIFA World Cup: Ronaldo Taunted With 'Messi' Chants

FIFA World Cup: Ronaldo Taunted With 'Messi' Chants

Rediff.com5 days ago

Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, were held to a surprising 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener. Ronaldo had a quiet game, failing to score, and was met with "Messi" chants from fans after the match, raising questions about the team's early performance.

Politics and Football Collide Again as Iran Hold Belgium Amid Protests

Politics and Football Collide Again as Iran Hold Belgium Amid Protests

Rediff.com2 days ago

At the Iran-Belgium FIFA World Cup match, least one attendee wearing a pre-revolutionary flag shirt was detained for trying to run onto the pitch and Iranian player Alireza Jahanbakhsh said after the match that he doesn't want to keep focusing on the challenging situations faced by his team.

Keeper Room's 15 Saves Helps Curacao Earn Historic First World Cup Point

Keeper Room's 15 Saves Helps Curacao Earn Historic First World Cup Point

Rediff.com3 days ago

Tiny Curacao battled to a 0-0 draw with Ecuador to earn the first World Cup point in the Caribbean island's history on Saturday after an outstanding performance from goalkeeper Eloy Room.

Trump to present trophy at 2026 FIFA World Cup final, says Infantino

Trump to present trophy at 2026 FIFA World Cup final, says Infantino

Rediff.com8 hours ago

US President Donald Trump will be on hand to present the World Cup final trophy on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Tuesday.

Shock Defeats Mark 360 One Masters Chess Tournament Start

Shock Defeats Mark 360 One Masters Chess Tournament Start

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The opening round of the Rs 35 lakh 360 One Masters Chess tournament saw several upsets, with higher-rated players, including second and third seeds, suffering defeats. While top seed GM Iniyan Pa secured a win, many Grandmasters faced unexpected challenges from lower-rated opponents and rising stars.

Shock Defeats Mark 360 One Masters Chess Tournament Start

Shock Defeats Mark 360 One Masters Chess Tournament Start

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The opening round of the Rs 35 lakh 360 One Masters Chess tournament saw several upsets, with higher-rated players, including second and third seeds, suffering defeats. While top seed GM Iniyan Pa secured a win, many Grandmasters faced unexpected challenges from lower-rated opponents and rising stars.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Vozinha-inspired Cape Verde frustrate European champions Spain

FIFA World Cup 2026: Vozinha-inspired Cape Verde frustrate European champions Spain

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Cape Verde pulled off a World Cup shock by holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in the opening game of Group H on Monday, where the European champions and one of the tournament favourites could find no way past the debutants and their keeper Vozinha.

'An Indian and a Pakistani': Who are the two key people in JD Vance's life?

'An Indian and a Pakistani': Who are the two key people in JD Vance's life?

Rediff.com2 days ago

US Vice President JD Vance on Sunday generated significant online traction after making a light-hearted reference to two "very, very important" Indian and Pakistani people in his life - his wife Usha Vance and Pakistani Army chief Asim Munir, on the sidelines of the US-Iran diplomatic deliberations in Switzerland.

FIFA World Cup: What Did Messi and Ronaldo Post Before Big Matches?

FIFA World Cup: What Did Messi and Ronaldo Post Before Big Matches?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Football superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have taken to social media to share their preparations for crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage matches. Messi, fresh off a hat-trick, is fine-tuning for Argentina's clash against Austria, while Ronaldo, after a frustrating draw, is refocusing for Portugal's game against Uzbekistan.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Why Spain is a threat against Saudi Arabia

FIFA World Cup 2026: Why Spain is a threat against Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com3 days ago

A champions' mentality, a new generation of fearless players are some of the qualities that will have Saudi Arabia wary of the former champions in their upcoming Group H match on Sunday.